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1. Ralph E.W. Earl (American/Tennessee, 1788-1838), “Portrait Miniature of Andrew Jackson, after Aaron H. Corwine (1802-1830),” 1836, w/c, initialed “R.E.W.E.,” 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.

2. Continental School, 17th c., “Allegory of Autumn,” after Francesco Bassano (Italian, 1549-1592), oil on panel, 22 x 29 in.

3. Good New York Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, Whiting Mfg. Co., wc. 1866-1926, h. 8 5/8 in., 47.80 troy ozs.

4. Newcomb College Art Pottery High Glaze Mug/Tankard, 1907, Mary Louise Dunn, h. 5 1/2 in.

5. Colin Campbell Cooper (American, 1856-1937), “Sketch, Venice,” gouache on paper, ttld., 6 1/8 x 10 in.

6. Pair of Glass Beakers, mid-19th c., sulphide portrait busts of Lafayette & Louis Philippe, h. 3 1/2 in.

7. William Glackens (American, 1870-1938), “Landscape with Pond, L’Isle Adam, Seine et Oise, France,” c. 1926-28, pastel, authentication May 1977 from artist’s son en verso, sight 8 3/4 x 11 1/8 in., Prov.: Mary Lublin Fine Art, NY.

8. Italian School, 19th c., “Memorial Sculpture of a Child Holding a Wreath,” marble, h. 11 3/4 in., w. 30 3/4 in.

9. Set of Eight Antique George III Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs.

10. American Chippendale Mahogany Linen Press, late 18th c., NY or NJ, h. 91 1/2 in.

11. American Classical Inlaid Mahogany Side-board, c. 1840, NY, stenciled “J. & J.W. Meeks...” h. 42 in., Ref.: Howe and Warren, The Gothic Re-vival Style in America, 1830-1870, pg. 45, fig. 80.

12. An English Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Argand Chandelier, early 19th c., h. 33 1/2 in., dia. 32 1/2 in.

13. Fine American Classical Carved Giltwood Mirror, early 19th c., h. 59 1/4 in.

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Neal Auction CompanyFall Estates Auction

September 8 & 9, 2012FEATURING:

The Estate Collection of Lee B. Anderson (1918-2010)

Louisiana Paintings from the Succession of Judge Ian W. Claiborne (1925-2011), New Roads, LA

Chinese Furniture and Decorative Objects from the Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Royal Family Collection

Property from the Collection of Ambassador Anthony Drexel Biddle, Jr. (1897-1961)

American Fine Art De-Accessioned from a Corporate Collection, Galveston, TX

Important Drawings and Prints from the Collection of a Louisiana Lady

Chinese Ceramics and Decorative Objects Descended in the New Orleans Family of the New York Socialite Madelyn Cohn Cahn Conne Kiam Kreisler (c. 1890-1975)

Additional Property from the Barrow/Brandon/Bedgood House at Greenwood Plantation, Pinckneyville, MS

Exhibition beginning Monday, August 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, September 6, 5 to 7 p.m.

AUCTION SCHEDULESaturday, September 8, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine StreetSunday, September 9, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street

Important American Rococo Carved Rosewood Center Table, c. 1850-60, attr. J.H. Belter, NY, h. 29 in.

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1. Good Late Regency Chinoiserie Fitted Games Table, c. 1830.

2. Lillian Genth (American/New York, 1876-1953), “Fountain, Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy,” o/c, sd., 15 x 18 in.

3. American Gothic Carved Walnut Barometer, mid-19th c., NY, dial engr. “Aitchison & Co./ 1167 Broadway New York,” l. 30 in.

4. American Carved Rosewood Child’s Chair, c. 1850.

5. Modern Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair, mid-19th c., prob. Phila.

6. Frank Myers Boggs (American, 1855-1926), “The Seine,” o/c, sd., 17 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.

7. American Rococo Patinated and Gilt Bronze Four-Light Chandelier, c. 1860, h. 42 in.

8. Very Fine American Federal Carved Mahog-any Chest of Drawers in the Sheraton Taste, c. 1810-15, Salem, MA, h. 42 1/2 in.

9. William IV Carved Mahogany Étagère, early 19th c., h. 43 1/4 in.

10. Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1877-1952), “Courtyard of Madame John’s Legacy,” c. 1938, o/cb, sd., 20 x 16 in.

11. Marie Madeline Seebold Molinary (Ameri-can/New Orleans, 1866-1948), “Nature Morte: Satsuma Branch,” o/cb, sd., 24 x 16 in.

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American Late Classical Carved Mahogany and Portor Marble Center Table, c. 1835, stenciled mark of J. & J.W. Meeks, NY, h. 31 in.

Rare American Gothic Carved Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, c. 1830, attr. Meads and Alvord, NY, h. 95 in., Ill.: The Magazine

Antiques, May 1976.

American Gothic Carved Walnut Library Armchair, c. 1850, attr. J. & J.W. Meeks, NY, Exh: The Gothic

Revival Style in America, MFA,H, 1976.

George IV Bronze Three-Piece Argand Lamp Garniture, c. 1833-1836, Clark, Coit & Cargill, NY, h. 24 1/2 in.

Henri De Lattre (French, 1801-1867, active America, 1850-1855), “Prized Thoroughbreds and Cattle within an Extensive American Landscape,” 1854, o/c,

sd., 31 1/4 x 48 3/8 in.

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1. American Gothic Carved Rosewood Hall Chair, c. 1850, NY.

2. Simon Gunning (Australian/New Orleans, b. 1956), “The Cat House,” 1989, o/c, sd., 48 x 35 3/4 in.

3. Alice Ravenel Huger Smith (American/Charleston, 1876-1958), “Wooded Landscape,” w/c on board, sd., sight 22 x 12 in.

4. Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), “Serment des Femmes” (from the Suite Lysistrata), 1934, etch-ing and aquatint, sight 9 x 6 1/2 in., plate 8 1/2 x 6 in., Prov.: Purchased from Martin Lawrence Gallery, New Orleans, 2003.

5. William James Bennett (English/American, 1784-1844), “City of Charleston, South Carolina, Looking

Across Cooper’s River,”1838, aquatint laid on paper, sheet 19 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.

6. Louis XVI Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt-Decorat-ed Hot Water Urn, late 18th c., Monsieur Comte de Provence factory, h. 15 1/2 in.

7. Rare Egyptian Revival Carved, Ebonized and Gilded Child’s Chair, late 19th c.

8. Bronze Figure of an Egyptian Pharaoh, late 19th/early 20th c., overall figure h. 32 1/4 in., pedestal h. 34 1/4 in.

9. Pair of Wedgwood Basalt Ware Figures of Sphinx Couchant, 19th c., imp. marks “Wedgwood,” h. 4 1/4 in.

10. Fine Pair of Paris Porcelain Cabinet Plates, c.

1790-1800, Locré, Russinger, Pouyat, dia. 9 1/4 in.

11. Pair of French Empire Bronze and Ormolu Candleholders, mid-19th c., h. 11 1/4 in.

12. American Renaissance Carved and Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Settee, c. 1865, attr. Pottier and Stymus, NY, h. 34 in., w. 76 in.

13. Good New York Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Ball, Black and Co., wc. 1851-1876, marked “BALL, BLACK & CO./ NEW YORK/ ENGLISH STER-LING,” coffee pot h. 10 1/2 in., 96.35 troy ozs.

14. Paul Ninas (American/New Orleans, 1903-1964), “Martinique,” 1927, graphite on paper laid down, sd., ttld., 8 1/2 x 12 in.

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Fine American Classical Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Box Sofa, early 19th c., NY, h. 33 in., l. 79 in.

Pair of Paris Porcelain Garniture Vases, mid-19th c., h. 15 7/8 in.

Rare American Painted and Parcel Gilt Rosewood Grand Action Harp, c. 1850,

R. & L. Lewis, NY, h. 69 in.

Set of Twelve American Gothic Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, c. 1830, Phila., Prov.: A Natchez, MS collection.

British or American School, mid-19th c., "A Figure of a Pensive Boy

with his Flute,” marble, h. 29 1/4 in.

Paris Porcelain Mantel Clock, early 19th c., sd. "Lepaute, Her de la Couronne a Paris,” h. 16 1/2 in.

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1. Will Henry Stevens (American/New Orleans, 1881-1949), “Blue Ridge Mountain Farm Yard,” 1933, pastel, sd., sight 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.

2. Willem de Kooning (American, 1904-1997), “Un-titled” (From Quatre Lithographies), 1986, lithograph, sd., no. “VII,” sight 24 1/4 x 24 3/4 in., Prov.: Purchased at auction, 1998.

3. Alexander John Drysdale (American/New Orleans, 1870-1934), “Daybreak, Louisiana Bayou,” 1932, o/b, sd., sight 9 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.

4. Gorham Martelé Silver Gravy Boat, Undertray and Ladle, Gorham Mfg. Co., gravy boat and undertray .9584 silver, ladle sterling, gravy boat h. 5 in., tray l. 8 3/4 in., 29.20 troy ozs.

5. Shearwater Pottery Vase, c. 1946, h. 5 1/4 in., dia. 7 1/2 in.

6. Rare American Engraved Copper Sundial, c. 1800, by Christopher Colles (NY, 1774-1816), sd., “Made by Chrisr. Colles/ No 42 Pearl S/New York,” h. 10 1/8 in.

7. American Carved Rosewood Corner Étagère, c. 1850, NY, h. 75 1/2 in.

8. American Gothic Walnut and Marble Center Table, c. 1845, attr. Thomas Brooks, h. 29 1/2 in., Ref.: Howe and Warren, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-1870, pg. 40, fig. 72.

9. Rare English Tole Peinte Tea Canister, mid-19th c., h. 14 3/4 in.

10. American Cast Iron Bird House of Clifton House, c. 1868, Miller Cast Iron Co., Prov., RI, h. 10 1/2 in., w. 14 1/2 in., Ref.: Howe and Warren, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-1870, pg. 77, fig. 242.

11. Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, serial no. 766893, h. 22 1/4 in., Prov.: Part of a suite of lug-gage from Anthony Drexel Biddle, Jr.

12. John McCrady (American/Mississippi, 1911-1968), “Steamboat ‘Round the Bend,” lithograph, sd., ttld., sheet 13 x 17 1/4 in., image 9 3/4 x 14 5/8 in., Prov.: Acquired from the publisher Associated American Artists by a NY couple c. 1950; thence by descent.

13. Hermann Herzog (1832-1932), “Travelers in the Alps,” o/c, sd., 22 x 31 in.

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American Gothic Carved Mahogany

Sofa, c. 1845, prob. Phila.,

h. 41 in., l. 83 in.

Monumental Shearwater Pottery Bowl, c. 1945, jiggered by Peter Anderson, decorated by Walter Inglis Anderson, h. 8 in., dia. 14 7/8 in.

Clarence Millet (American/New Orleans, 1897-1959), "Saturday Night, French Quarter Café,” o/c, sd., 25 x 30 in.

Achille Perelli (Italy/New Orleans, 1822-1891), "Nature Morte: Red Snapper,” w/c, sd., inscr.

“N.O.,” sight 28 x 17 in., Prov.: Collection of Judge Ian Claiborne; descended in the family.

William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), "Picking Cotton: Florida,” oil on brass plate, sd., inscr. "Florida,” remnant of

Jacksonville Jeweler's label en verso, dia. 9 7/8 in.

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1. Pair of Italian Painted Console Tables in the Neoclassical Style, 19th c.

2. Pair of Gorham “Circa ‘70” Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabra, designed by Donald Colflesh, h. 8 1/4 in., 42.50 troy ozs.

3. Set of Four English Enamel Candlesticks, late 18th c., h. 9 in.

4. Robert Ball Hughes (British/American, 1804-1868), cast plaster portrait bust of Washington Irving, sd., inscr. “Ball Hughes/Sculptor/Boston/Taken from Life,” “This is the only/Bust for which sat/Washington Irving,” h. 20 3/4 in.

5. John Frederick Herring, Jr. (British, 1815-1907), “A Barnyard Scene with Horse, Sheep, and Border Collie,” o/c, sd., 12 x 16 in.

6. Good Pair of French Gothic Bronze and Sienna Marble Mantel Tazzas, 19th c., h. 10 in.

7. Gothic Revival Bronze-Mounted Glass Astral Lamp, c. 1840-1850, American or English, h. 34 in.

8. French Cast Iron Baker’s Table, 19th c., h. 27 1/2 in., w. 46 in.

9. Small George III Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy, early 19th c.

10. American Classical Mahogany Footstool, c. 1820, Boston, h. 17 1/2 in.

11. American Gothic Carved Rosewood Library Chair, c. 1850.

12. Regence Inlaid Kingwood and Bronze-Mounted Commode, 18th c.

13. Aesthetic Polychrome Decorated and Parcel Gilt Chair, late 19th c.

14. American School, 19th c., “Figure of Child Cradling a Puppy,” marble, h. 28 in.

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Exceptionally Fine American Renaissance Carved and Burl Walnut Partner’s Desk, mid-19th c., Phila.

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American Gothic Carved Rosewood and Mahogany Corner Cabinet Étagère, c. 1850, h. 76 in., Ref.: Howe and Warren, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-

1870, pg. 50, fig. 89.

High-Style Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Centerpiece, 1872, h. 13 1/2 in., 53.60 troy ozs.

Robert Brammer (American, 1811-1853), "Fishing in Kentucky near Louisville,” 1839, o/c, sd., dtd., 21 3/4 x 30 in.

Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946), "Red Canna Among Green Leaves,” c. 1925, silverpoint and

crayon on paper, 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.

Pair of French Gothic Bronze and Ormolu Four-Light Candelabra, mid-19th c., h. 22 in.

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1. American Bronze Lamp in the Gothic Taste, mid-19th c., h. 18 1/4 in.

2. Chinese Bowl Form Ink Cake, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), inscr. “made by Cao Sugong, Qianlong Period..,” dia. 6 in., Prov.: Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection.

3. Set of Four Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques by Liu Yucen (1904-1969), 14 3/8 in. x 7 3/8 in., Prov.: Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection; acquired from the artist.

4. Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 19th/20th c., h. 31 in., Prov.: Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection.

5. Chinese Famille Verte Biscuit-Glazed Figural Porcelain “Piggyback” Group, 18th c., h. 8 1/4 in., Prov.: Acquired c. 1920s-1930s; thence by descent in the family of Madelyn Kreisler (1890-1975).

6. Fine Anglo-Colonial Carved Hardwood Games Table, 19th c., h. 33 in.

7. Chinese Purple Overlay White Glass Dragon Vase and Cover, Qianlong mark, h. 15 in., Prov.: Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection.

8. Pair of Chinese Turquoise Blue Porcelain Vas-es, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 6 in., Prov.: Acquired c. 1920s-1930s; thence by descent in the family of Madelyn Kreisler (1890-1975).

9. Chinese Spinach Green Hardstone Censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 6 1/4 in., Prov.: Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection.

10. American Aesthetic Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Étagère, c. 1880, attr. Associated Artists, NY, h. 52 3/4 in.

11. Irish Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Supper Table, late 18th c., h. 28 1/4 in.

12. American Gothic Painted Cast Iron Pedestal Wardian Case, c. 1850, attr. J.W. Fiske, NY, h. 36 in., w. 18 in.

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An Extraordinary Selection of Chinese Furniture and Decorative Objects from the Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Royal Family Collection, the New Orleans Family of Madelyn Cohn Cahn Conne Kiam Kreisler (c. 1890-1975), and other Important Private and Estate Collections.

Chinese Zitan ‘Luohan’ Bed and Foot Rest, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), bed h. 38 3/8 in., w. 82 3/4 in., Prov.: with Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi; thence by descent.

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) or earlier, h. 38 3/4 in.,

Prov.: Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection.

Chinese Zitan Table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 33 in., w. 62 1/4 in., Prov.: Empress Dowager Cixi to Prince Duan

Aixinjueluo Zaiyi; thence by descent.

Chinese Opaque Yellow Glass Olive Shaped Vase, Qing Dy-

nasty (1644-1911), h. 7 3/4 in. Prov.: Acquired c. 1920s-1930s; thence by descent in the family

of Madelyn Kreisler (1890 -1975).

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1. Pair of French Gothic-Style Cut Glass and Ormolu Cologne Bottles, h. 12 in.

2. Finely Patinated Antique Bronze of a Satyr and Female Captive.

3. Antique Egyptian Revival Specimen Marble and Patinated Bronze Pedestal, mid-19th c., h. 43 in.

4. Fine Italian Carved Walnut Armchair, early 19th c.

5. Very Fine Neoclassical-Style Bronze Doré, Patinated and Malachite Center Table.

6. Pair of American Aesthetic Rosewood Side Chairs, c. 1880, attr. Herter Bros., NY.

7. William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000), “Three Field Workers,” pastel on paper, sd., sight 31 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.

8. American Gothic Carved Rosewood Hang-ing Corner Étagère, c. 1855, attr. to J. & J.W. Meeks, NY, h. 57 1/2 in.

9. American Carved Rosewood and Needlework Covered Firescreen, c. 1850, h. 64 in., w. 33 1/2 in.

10. Regency Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table, early 19th c.

11. Important Virginia Secession Ordinance, “An Ordinance to repeal the ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America, by the State of Virginia...,” 1861, lithograph, broadside (35 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.), by Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond.

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American Gothic Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Library Armchair, mid-19th c.

Fine Paris Porcelain “Egyptian” Cabinet Plate, c. 1790-1800, Locré, Russinger, Pouyat, dia. 9 1/4 in.

American Gothic Carved Oak Cheval Mirror, c. 1850, h. 75 in., Exh.: The Gothic Revival Style in

America, MFA,H, 1976.

Alfred L. Boisseau (French/New Orleans, 1823-1901), "Portrait of a Choctaw,” o/b, sd., 10 5/8 x 9 1/4 in., framed. Prov.: Ken-nedy Galleries, NY; Morgenson Wunder-lich Galleries, Ltd., Chi.; The Charleston

Renaissance Gallery, SC.

American Carved Ma-hogany Tall Case Clock, c. 1850, prob. NY, in the Gothic taste, h. 105 in.

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Stool, prob. 17th/18th c., h. 14 in., Prov.: with Prince Aixinjueluo Pujun; thence

by descent.

Chinese Yellow Jade Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-

1911), Qianlong mark, h. 11 in.,

Pair of Chinese Zitan Buddhist Lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), w. 13 1/4 in., Prov.: Alashan Duoluoteselenge Aixinjueluo to Prince Aixinjueluo Pujun; thence by descent.

Neal Auction Company is pleased to present property from the Lee B. Anderson Estate Collection, a rich and densely layered treasure trove of 19th century furniture, paintings and decorative arts removed from Mr. Anderson’s c. 1855 Manhattan townhouse. Anderson is widely considered one of the foremost collectors of Gothic Revival in America. In The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-1870, the seminal 1976 work on the subject, Katherine S. Howe and David B. Warren begin their acknowledgments, “A few lenders deserve special thanks: Lee B. Anderson, who probably knows more about America’s Gothic Revival than anyone else, has shared both his knowledge and his collection with us.” In her 1987 New York Times article “Evocative Gothic: Revival Amid the Gloom,” Patricia Leigh Brown writes that Anderson began his collection of Gothic furniture in the early 1970s, finding it “tranquil and restful” and attracted to its “sculptural quality,” matching his collection of Romantic paintings. In obsession: collectors and their passions, Stephen Callaway describes Anderson, “He had a great eye, even better judgment, and an amount of daring, buying works just before they became fashionable.” The Lee B. Anderson Estate Collection now includes objects that refer to nearly all aspects of material culture from antiquity to early 20th c. aestheticism.

Southern Regional art selections include B. Andrews, J. W. Andrews, J.B. Beale, J.H. Bush, J. Carew, G. Coulon, J. Cundin, E. Daingerfield, E.M. de Hoa le Blanc, L. Edwardson, M. Foley, R.T. Fontenot, R. H. Golden, A. Goldtwaite, C.P. Heldner, M.H. Hobbs, E. Holzhauer, J. Lion, J. Massie, J. Michalopoulos, J. Meyers, M.M. Purser, C. Reinike, C.W. Richards, T.A. Richards, N. Rockmore, H. Slonem, C. Surrendorf, M. Tolliver, E.O.N. Verner, F. Winans, E. Williams , E. Woodward.

Paintings and Fine Art including M.C. Avery, J.B. Beale, J. Beer, Frank Benson, F. Boggs, G. Bruestle, J. Carlin, H. Cervantes, M. Chagall, G. Cimiotti, C.C. Cooper, W.F. De Haas, S. Eastman, P. Fjelde, L. Genth, H. Gubbins, E. Gruppe, G. Gaul, P.L. Hale, H. Herzog, R.B. Hughes, S.F.B. Morse, J.H. Murphy, R.L. Newman, Dale Nichols, P. Picasso, C. Ream, A.F. Tait, E. Vuillard, A.J.H. Way, and others.

Fine Americana incl: walking sticks owned by Confederate Generals J.E. Johnson and W.W. Mackall, barber pole, folk art shield, American terrestrial globe, New York barometer, rare New York sundial, scrimshaw, rare bust of Washington Irving, Al Hirt’s flugelhorn, a rose-wood cylinder music box and others.

A selection of American and European Clocks incl.: American Gothic tallcase clock, fine French Empire gilt porcelain mantel, French Gothic bronze cathedral, Nap. III bronze garni-

ture, crystal regulator; Geo. II walnut tallcase by Bowley, Geo. III chinoiserie tallcase, English oak chiming bracket and more.

American and European Sculpture incl.: bronze figure of a pharaoh, Egyptian alabaster por-trait bust, marble figure of Egyptian maiden; British school marble of “Boy w/ Flute”, Parian busts of R.E. Lee & U.S. Grant, American School marbles of “Child Holding Puppy” and “Child Angel”, marble roundel of Peter Cooper, marble of Psyche & Amour, carved wood statue of Ben Franklin, rare group of Parian figures, etc.

High-style American silver including a Gorham Neo-Grec centerpiece, a monumental Gorham wine cis-tern, massive Black, Starr & Frost tray, Gorham “Circa 70” tea service and candelabra. Extensive offering of coin silver flatware and hollow ware including Hyde & Goodrich, Rasch, Gale & Hayden, Virginia makers incl. Rix Jordan, Wm. Gale & Son Gothic flatware, Forbes fruit basket, A. Coles, R. & W. Wilson, etc. Georgian silver including an urn with Swedish East India Company presentation, good examples of Sheffield plate. Also Georg Jensen teapot, a gentle-man’s collection of silver boxes and more.

Chinese furniture and decorative objects from the Aixinjueluo (Aisin-Gioro) Family Collection featuring a rare and important zitan ‘luohan’ bed, formerly in the

collection of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922); a rare and unusual zitan table, once owned by the Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) and gifted to Prince Duan; a 17th/18th c. gilt lacquer stool and a pair of Qianlong marked zitan Buddhist lions owned by Prince Aixinjueluo Pujun (1885-1942, briefly heir to the Tongzhi throne); and more, including a pair of late Ming/early Qing huanghuali horseshoe back armchairs; a Qing brass-mounted jichimu horseshoe back armchair; four Qing huanghuali stools; a huanghuali painting table; and a zitan altar table. Decorative objects specially consigned by the Aixinjueluo Family feature porcelain, including a set of four plaques by Liu Yucen (1904-1969); many fine soapstone carvings, including a table screen by Zhou Baoting (1906-1989); and numerous examples of ‘Beijing’ glass, many with Qianlong yu zhi marks; several Qing lacquer objects; numerous carved zitan and huanghuali brush pots; many Qing inkstones; and a rare bowl-form ink cake inscribed “imperially bestowed” and “made by Cai Sugong” (act. 1615-1689); among other important objects. Other exceptional Chinese lots include Ming and Qing ceramics and Qing glass and jade acquired during the 1920s and 30s by the New Orleans born, New York social-ite Madelyn Cohn Cahn Conne Kiam Kreisler (1890-1975), as well as important property from other estates and private collections, featuring an exceptionally carved Qing Dynasty yellow jade covered vase; several large ivory carvings; a Qing “kesi” weave dragon robe; four Qing huanghuali doors; and other Qing porcelains, paintings, jades, and hardstones.

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A Gorham “Circa ‘70” Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1958, designed by Donald Colflesh, coffee pot

h. 12 in., tray w. 26 3/8 in.