Neal Auction
Important Spring Estates Auction April 22 & 23, 2017
Clementine Hunter (1886-1987), “Goin’ to Church,” o/board, 12 x 16 in. Fine Philadelphia Coin Silver Repousse Pitcher, Bailey & Kitchen, c. 1840, h. 16 1/8 in.
Rare English Highly Carved Oak Tester Bed, 19th c., w. 56 in.
Italian Neoclassical Scagliola and Walnut Table, 19th c., “D. Magnani, 1827,” dia. 35 in.
William S. Robinson (1861-1945), “Biloxi Mississippi,” 1939, o/board, 12 x 16 in.
Paul Sawyier (1865-1917), “Elkhorn Creek, KY,” w/c, 13 3/4 x 21 in.
Pr. American Lead Eagles, 20th c., Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Wilton, CT, h. 19 in. 2
Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Bed, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, w. 58 in.
Neal Auction Company’s Important Spring Estates Auction April 22 & 23, 2017 Featuring: An Important Historic Estate Collection of Very Fine American Furniture and Decorative Arts Important 20th c. American Art from a New Jersey Private Collection Fine and Decorative Art from the Collection of Nan Wier, New Orleans Very Fine American Furniture and Decorative Arts from a New England Antiquarian Jewelry from the Estate of a New Orleans Lady Chinese Furniture, Bronzes and Porcelain Descended in the New Orleans Family of U.S. WWI Navy Officer Edward Howe Watson and Hermine Gratz Watson, New York and Rhode Island Estates of Milburn and Nancy Calhoun, Pelican Publishing Company, New Orleans, LA American Silver from the Estates of William and Sarah McGehee, Dr. Dubs House, Natchez Fine Art from a Shreveport, LA Collection Selection of Haitian Art from the Angela Gross Collection, Bernardsville, NJ Important Vietnamese Paintings and Chinese Porcelain from a Garden District, New Orleans Estate Collection of Music Boxes and Clocks from the Estate of Warren P. George, Metairie, LA The Collection of Frank Clemente, Professor Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University Property of Others. AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, April 23, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Saturday Preview, April 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, April 20, 5 to 7 p.m.
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Walter Anderson (1903-1965), “Tropical Fish,” w/c, 8 1/2 x 11 in. Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, prob. 17th c., h. 11 1/4 in., Prov.: by descent in the Gratz-Watson family, Newport, RI.
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951), “Whispers: Cockatoos,” 2004, o/board, 40 1/4 x 30 in. Pr. Italian Neoclassical Silver Gilt Carved Console Tables, prob. 18th c., w. 51 1/2 in.
Chinese Copper Red Porcelain Bottle Vase, prob. 20th c., Qianlong mark, h. 12 in. Louis XV Parcel Gilt and Painted Walnut Commode, 18th c., w. 48 in.
Louis XVI Lapis Inset Giltwood Table, 18th c., w. 44 3/4 in.
Le Pho (1907-2001), “Composition,” o/c, 35 1/2 x 46 in., Prov.: Wally Findlay, NY, c. 1970. 4
Pr. Chinese Hardwood Horseshoe Back Armchairs and Side Table, prob. Huanghuali, chair h. 39 1/4 in.
American Classical Carved Mahogany Multiform Table, early 19th c., attr. A. Quervelle, Phila., w. 47 1/2 in. Superb American Classical Brass Inlaid and Ormolu-Mounted Marble and Rosewood Pier Table, early 19th c., attr. D. Phyfe, NY, w. 42 1/4 in.
Louis Oscar Griffith (1875-1956), “Three Boys in a Doorway, New Orleans,” o/c, 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. Elizabeth Verner (1883-1979), “Charleston Flower Seller Smoking a Pipe,” pastel/silk, 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.
Fine Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mirror, late 18th/early 19th c., 73 x 36 1/2 in.
English 18-Inch Table Globe, c. 1918, G. W. Bacon & Co., ret. Wanamaker, NY/ Phila., h. 30 in.
American Gothic Carved Mahogany Sofa, c. 1840-50, attr. C. Riddell, Phila, w. 84 in.
American Innovative Carved Oak Metamorphic Chair, mid-19th c., “A. Eliaers Patent,” h. 37 3/4 in.
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Marc Chagall (1887-1985), “Villa de Marseille (Mourlot 642),” 1972, litho poster, sh. 25 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. Le Pho (1907-2001), “Fleurs,” o/c, 29 x 21 1/2 in., Prov.: Wally Findlay, NY, c. 1970.
American Aesthetic Inlaid, Gilt Incised and Ebonized Vitrine, c. 1880, attr. Pottier & Stymus, h. 36 in.
Pr. Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze Low Tables, h. 20 in.
Pr. American Aesthetic Japonesque Inlaid, Gilt Incised and Ebonized Side Chairs, c. 1880-85, NY, h. 33 1/2 in.
Pr. French Art Deco Lucite and Bronze Lounge Chairs, c. 1939, zebra hide, h. 32 in., Prov.: Nan Wier, New Orleans.
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American Aesthetic Carved and Burled Walnut Bedstead, c. 1875, attr. D. Pabst, Phila., w. 60 in.
American Aesthetic Carved and Inlaid Maple Chaise Longue, c. 1882-90, attr. D. Neuman, NY, l. 63 in.
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929), “Grove of Trees,” o/board, 13 x 16 3/4 in.
American Aesthetic Japonesque Carved & Ebonized Cherrywood Firescreen, c. 1880, h. 57 1/2 in.
Tiffany “Pomegranate” Table Lamp, c. 1910, 32 1/2 in.
American Carved and Gilded Gueridon, late 19th c., NY, dia. 32 1/2 in.
Continental Baroque-Style Carved Giltwood Table Top Vitrine, 19th c., h. 47 in.
Important American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Étagère, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, h. 88 in.
Pr. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Slipper Chairs, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, h. 40 in.
American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Méridienne, c. 1850-60, attr. “Bird Pattern” Maker, NY, w. 71 1/2 in.
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Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring, approx. 3 ct. old mine cut diamond.
Platinum and Diamond Ring, 7.11 ct. emerald cut diamond.
Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch, approx. 4.18 ct. European cut diamonds.
William Spratling Sterling Tumblers, c. 1947-67, h. 3 3/8 in.
Edwardian Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Bowknot Brooch, approx. 3.53.75 ct. European cut diamonds.
William Woodward (1859-1939), “Sailboat at Sunset,” Raffaelli/flint paper, 7 x 5 in.
Helmut Newton (1920-2004), “Sumo,” 1999, large folio with chrome stand by Starck, 20 x 27 1/2 in.
Buccellati “Torchon” Pattern Sterling Flatware Service for Eight.
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, early 19th c., “Lenoir Hr. a Paris,” h. 17 3/4 in. 8
New Orleans Coin Silver Repousse Water Pitcher, c. 1852-53, h. 14 in.
Elemore Morgan Jr. (1931-2008), “Flooded Field,” 1985, acrylic/masonite, 22 x 26 in.
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951), “Hutch,” 2015, o/panel, 30 x 24 in.
Arnold Turtle (1892-1954), “Green Balconies, St. Ann Street,” o/canvas board, 20 x 16 in. George Rodrigue (1944-2013), “Louisiana Bayou with Live Oak Tree,” 1971, o/c, 12 x 16 in.
Clyde Connell (1901-1998), “Habitat,” 1980, m.m., 23 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
William S. Robinson (1861-1945), “Biloxi - Mississippi,” 1938, o/board, 12 x 16 in.
John Clemmer (1921-2014), “Harlequin - Juggler,” 1977, pencil/paper, 14 x 11 in.
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Pr. American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Side Chairs, c. 1850-60, attr. J. H. Belter, NY, h. 38 in.
Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996), “Vodou: Loa Spirits,” o/masonite, 30 x 35 1/2 in.
Mitchell’s Universal Atlas, 1852, Phila., Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., folio, 17 x 14 in.
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American Carved and Laminated Parlour Suite, 19th c., J. and J. W. Meeks, NY, sofa w. 59 in.
Ghandara-Style Carved Stone Altar, w. 60 in.
American Rococo Carved Rosewood Cheval Mirror, c. 1850-60, h. 70 1/4 in.
Pr. George III Derbyshire Spar Blue John Candlesticks, h. 14 1/2 in.
American Classical Carved and Gilded Mahogany Games Table, c. 1815, attr. C. H. Lannuier, NY, w. 36 in.
Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996), “Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” o/masonite, 48 x 36 in.
Fine English Regency Carved Mahogany Cellarette, early 19th c., w. 24 1/2 in.
American Classical Mahogany Bookcase, 19th c., NY, h. 89 in
Fine Venetian Gilt, Argenté and Polychromed Blackamoor, 19th c., h. 64 in.
Continental Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk, 19th c., w. 50 1/2 in.
American Gothic Figured Mahogany Four-Post Bed, mid-19th c., prob. Baltimore, w. 60 in.
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Chinese Junyao Bubble Bowl, prob. Song-Jin (12-13th c.), dia. 4 7/8 in.
Chinese Celadon Stoneware Vase, prob. Song (960-1279), h. 7 1/2 in.
Chinese Bronze Censer, prob. early Qing (1644-1911), dia. 5 1/2 in., Prov.: by descent in the Gratz-Watson family, Newport, RI. Korean School, Joseon (1392-1910), “Avalokiteshvara,� ink, color and gold/paper, 119 3/4 x 51 1/8 in., Prov.: Kleykamp Gallery, The Hague, c. 1930s.
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Chinese Bronze Buddhist Lion Censer, prob. 20th c., zitan stand, overall h. 19 3/4 in.
Pr. Chinese Famille Verte Jars, prob. Qing (1644-1911), h. 9 3/4 in., Prov.: Henry Stern, New Orleans.
Antique Chinese Fresco, sight 42 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.
Chinese Yunjin Yellow Silk Embroidery Panel, prob. early 20th c., 81 x 53 7/8 in.
Anthony Rasch Coin Silver Sugar Bowl, act. Phila. 1804-20, New Orleans, 1821-58.
Edward Hopper (1882-1967), “Temptation of St. Anthony,” c. 1900-10, conte/paper, 12 1/4 x 9 in. Prov.: DC Moore Gallery, New York.
William Woodward (1859-1939), “The Artist’s Mother, Maria,” plaster, h. 21 in.
Bruce Conner (1933-2008), “Still Life,” 1963, ink/paper, 23 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. Prov.: Dennis Hopper Collection; Christie’s, New York.
Jesus Moroles (1950-2015), “Las Mesas Column,” 1999, Fredericksburg granite, h. 99 in., Prov.: Acquired from the Artist.
Newcomb Pottery High Glaze Tyg, 1909, Sadie Irvine, w. 5 1/4 in.
Milton Avery (1885-1965), “The Eclipse,” c. 1930s, w/c, 15 x 22 in., Prov.: DC Moore Gallery, New York.
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Robert Grafton (1876-1936), “Meeting of Father Marquette and a Potawatami Chief,” o/board, 22 x 30 in.
William Woodward (1859-1939), “Autumn,” o/ panel, 13 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
Luis Graner y Arrufi (1863-1929), “Path to the River,” o/c, 21 x 30 in.
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George III-Style Satinwood Inlaid Carved Mahogany Breakfront, 19th c., h. 102 1/2 in.
William Woodward (1859-1939), “Autumn,” o/panel, 13 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
American Gilt Bronze Solar Lamp, c. 1850, marked Cornelius, h. 25 1/4 in.
Regency Marquetry Inlaid and Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Supper Table, c. 1800, dia. 48 in.
Franklin Adams (1933-2008), “Single Bed with Pillow and Blanket,” m.m., 37 3/4 x 77 1/2 x 28 in., Prov.: New Orleans Museum of Art.
Adele Lemm (1897-1977), “Untitled #66,” o/linen, 29 x 38 in.
Rare and Early Newcomb Pottery High Glaze Vase, c. 1896-97, Katherine Kopman, h. 7 in.
Milton Avery (1885-1965), “The Break,” 1956, ink and crayon/paper, 17 x 14 in.
Fine Italian Polychrome Painted Secretary Bookcase, 18th c., h. 96 in.
Leonard Flettrich (1916-1970), “Dancer Putting on Lipstick,” o/c, 43 x 26 in.
Pr. Glass Lounge Chairs, 20th c., h. 28 7/8 in., Prov.: Nan Wier, New Orlesns.
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(Cover) Adele Lemm (1897-1977), “Untitled #66,” o/linen, 29 x 38 in.