Pdf Catalogue - John Moran Auctioneers

1182 Louis XVI style mounted tulipwood vitrine table
Late 19th century, the rectangular hinged ratcheted glazed paneled top opening to a
grey upholstered interior above a paneled frieze decorated with ribbon-tied drapery
swags over square tapering guilloche-inset legs, 23'' H x 48.5'' W x 25.5'' D,
est:$2500/4000. Provenance: The Elizabeth DarakjianTrust, Glendale, CA
Condition: Structurally sound. Mounts roughly cast. General marks, nicks and
scratches commensurate with age and use. With areas of lifting, minor losses, patched
repair and overpainted restoration to veneer overall. Ratchet mechanism works well.
Interior lining in good condition. No key.
1183 A pair of Louis XV/XVI style figural candelabra
Late 19th century, gilt and patinated metal, each in the form of a classical maiden
holding a torch issuing seven candle branches suspending luster chains and drops,
surmounted by a faceted spire, supported on an acanthus-cast base, electrified, 2 pcs,
50'' H x 15'' Dia., est:$5000/7000. Provenance: The Elizabeth DarakjianTrust,
Glendale, CA
Condition: Likely assembled from various elements - candelabra and possibly
chandeliers. The figures appear to be patinated white metal, while the gilt torch and
base appear to be bronze. Candlearms and glass elements of a later date. Nozzles
holding spires likely later still. Figures and older elements nicely cast and chased.
Candlearms somewhat stylized. General marks, scratches and rubbing to surfaces
overall. Minor chipped losses to glass elements. Spire to one with tip broken off. Some
spotting, polish residue and green oxidation to bases. Wiring should be checked by a
qualified electrician prior to use.
1184 French School, 19th c., reclining woman, pastel
Woman reclining holding flower garlands near a stream, appears unsigned, pastel on
paper under glass, oval: 22'' H x 27.5'' W, est:$1000/1500. Exhibited: Exposition
Universelle de 1855, Paris, France, Honorable Mention (see stamp verso)
Condition: Generally good condition with no evidence of staining, foxing or tears. Not
examined out of the frame.
1185 Von Borman, early 20th c, woman w/ wreath in hair
Signed lower right: Von Borman, oil on canvas, 20'' H x 16'' W, est:$900/1200
Condition: Visual: Minor surface dirt. Blacklight: Spots of touch-up throughout the
figure's face and neck. A 2'' vertical repaired tear with corresponding patch in the lower
center quadrant.
1186 School of Sir Henry Raeburn, portrait of a woman
Mrs. (Margaret) Irvine J. Boswell, appears unsigned, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 30'' H
x 25'' W, est:$1000/2000. Note: An older label affixed to stretcher reads the following:
Margaret - third daughter of James Christie of Durie. Wife of James Irvine Boswell of
Kingcausie, Aberdeenshire, whose father was Lord Balmuto, a Scottish judge and
nephew of Dr. Johnson's biographer
Condition: Visual: Minor stable craquelure throughout. Blacklight: Spots of touch-up
concentrated mainly on the woman's hair with a few minor spots on the shoulders, face
and chest. A vertical 2'' repair with touch-up in the left center quadrant. Older
restoration evident to the left and right of the figure's neck. Touch-up along the edges.
Older varnish fluoresces.