2011catalog

137 After Jean-Baptiste Greuze
(French, 1725-1805). “NECESSITE
NA PAS DE LOI,” bronze
green and brown patina, modeled as girl
squatting against brick wall and urinating,
signed in cast on side “J.B. Greuze.1760”,
with attached etched title plate,
6 1/2 in. H., 7 in. W. Est. $150-250
138
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Alfred Barye (1839-1882).
“Elephant Courant,” bronze
brown patina, modeled as charging
elephant on rocky and plinth filled ground,
signed in cast “ALF. BARYE,” 8 3/4 in. H.,
13 in. L. total Est. $3,000-5,000
139 Paul M.L. Richer (French, 1849-1933).
“Le Bucheron,” bronze
brown patina, modeled as woodsman with
axe striking heroic pose on tree stump,
foundry mark on verso and signed in cast
“PAUL RICHER,” 11 1/2 in. H. Est. $700-900
140
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Paul M.L. Richer (French, 1849-1933).
“Le Semeur,” bronze
brown patina, modeled as farmer on rocky
base gathering seed, with Swiss foundry
mark, signed in cast “PAUL RICHER,”
12 in. H. Est. $1,000-1,500
141
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Property of Various Owners
Victor Szczblewski (German, 19th/early
20th century). “Mousse Siffleur,” bronze
brown patina, modeled as youth in
a sailor’s suit with hands in pockets
whistling, standing on rocky and plant
covered base, titled and signed in cast,
17 1/3 in. H. Est. $800-1,200
142 Japanese carved ivory figure
of a man with bird, and similar
figure of a man with basket
late 19th/early 20th century; 1) man with
bird - standing figure holding bird with
basket attached to side, 11 in. H.; 2) man
with basket - 5 1/2 in. H. Est. $300-400
143 Chinese carved ivory figural group
of a boy and water buffalo
late 19th century; 3 in. H., 7 in. W.
Est. $200-300
143A Chinese cloisonne enamel low bowl
early 20th century; peony decoration,
marked underneath “CHINA,” 5 1/2 in.
Diam. Est. $150-250
144 Continental carved ivory
figure of a gentleman
second half-19th century; modeled as 18th
century gentleman mounted on columnar
base, 7 in. H. Est. $150-250
145 Japanese carved Ivory
figure of a wood cutter
20th century; 5 1/2 in. H. Est. $100-200
146 Chinese carved ivory horse,
mounted on fitted wood stand
4 1/2 in. H., 4 in. L. Est. $200-300
decorations
147 African carved ivory
elephant tusk section
relief decoration of various African wildlife,
including: lion. leopard, elephant, gorilla,
etc., 8 in. H. Est. $125-200
147A Two Chinese carved wood and
painted ivory table screens
carved reticulated wood frames each
housing a painted ivory scene, one
depicting birds in an evergreen tree, the
other men in a boat , 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.
Est. $150-250
Property from the Estate of
Constance D.Bendann,Baltimore,MD; Sold for
the Benefit of The Baltimore Museum of Art
alex cooper auctioneers 15
148
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Napoleon III ormolu
three-piece clock garniture
second half-19th century; clock with
ormolu fairy figures with champlevé
decoration on marble base, and pair
of putti figure candlesticks, clock -
12 1/2 in. H., candlesticks - 8 1/2 in. H.
Est. $1,500-2,500
Property of Various Owners
149 Penin Poncet (French, 19th/20th
century). Silvered and gilt-metal
and onyx holy water font
relief image of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes
in silver and gilt metal, mounted on onyx
backing, with silvered and gilt metal holy
water container, titled plate marked
“N.D. de Lourdes Par. Poncet,” backing -
10 x 5 1/2 in. Est. $200-300
Property from the Estate of
Constance D.Bendann,Baltimore,MD; Sold for
the Benefit of The Baltimore Museum of Art
150 Gaston D’Iliers (French, 1876-1952).
“Prince,” bronze
greenish-brown patina, figure of prize
horse, titled and signed in cast
“G. DILLIERS,” mounted on marble base,
5 in. H., 5 1/2 in. L. Est. $300-500