European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Skinner

786.
Bronze Figure of a Classical Maiden Plucking Petals from a Flower,
France, c. 1890-1910, the figure seated, amidst copious drapery,
unsigned, ht. 11 in.
$600-800
787.
Persian Rug, second quarter 20th century, 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 8 in.
$300-500
788.
After Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901)
Two Bronzes: Muletier and Spanish Musician on a Mule, later
castings, each with dark brown patina and inscribed signature, ht. to 14
3/4 in.
$2,000-4,000
789.
After Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901)
793
The Steeplechase, depicting two horses and riders mid-jump,
later casting, medium-brown patina, base impressed I. Bonheur, on
rectangular marble base, bronze ht. 10 1/2, lg. 13 in.
$800-1,200
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790.
Three-panel Tombstone-shaped Screen with Painted Landscape,
Continental, 19th century, depicting an intersection on a tree-lined dirt
road with three alternate routes, central panel signed “A. F. Fronier” l.r.,
oil on canvas, ht. 32 1/4 in.
$300-500
791.
Icon of God the Father, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, 19th century,
likely Greek, the polychrome full-length figures seated and raising their
right hands in blessing, with later turquoise painted wood frame set
inside larger shadow box, icon size 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.
$250-300
792.
Four Continental Ivory Articles, 19th century, two whistles, one
carved as the head of a dog and set with glass bead eyes, lg. 2 1/2,
the other oblong, etched with a bird, topped by a metal bail, ivory lg.
1 3/4; a brooch carved with the bust of a woman, lg. 2 1/8, and a
Chinoiserie lady’s fan, the sticks carved with Asian figures and accented
with silvering, the paper and fabric fan painted with a scene of two
ladies and a gentleman, accented with spandrels, lg. 11 in.
$500-650
793.
Porcelain Palette-form Clock on Brass Easel, the dial with Roman
numerals and polychrome enameled Medieval man and woman, works
with stamped number, palette ht. 10 3/4, wd. 10 in.
$1,200-1,500
794.
Pair of Gilt-metal and Marble Five-light Candelabra, with finial
to central sconce and remaining sconces supported by downswept
stems, above urn-form standard, on square stepped base with capitalform
feet, ht. 21 in.
$800-1,200
795.
Framed Continental Silk Needlework and Needle-lace Sampler,
19th century, stitched with bands of multicolored patterns, over band of
animals, birds and trees, initialed “JC,” with rows and blocks of varying
needle-lace patterns, in mahogany frame with brass fleur-de-lis to
corners, sight size 13 3/4 x 10, frame 17 x 13 1/4 in.
$300-500
796.
Group of Ivory, Amber, and Shell Articles, late 19th/early 20th
century, comprising an ivory lady’s fan applied with carved monogram,
and with short link chain ending in belt clip, fan lg. without chain and
clip 8 5/8, a tortoiseshell card case, lg. 4 3/4 in., and five cheroot/
cigarette holders, two cased amber, two ivory, and one faux amber, (7
items total).
$300-500