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1. Attr. George Cooke, A.N.A (American/Maryland/New Orleans, 1793-1849), “A Gentleman presumably of the Lapsley Family of Alabama,” c. 1848, o/c, 32 x 25 3/4 in.

2. William Woodward (American/New Orleans 1859-1939), “William Woodward’s Garden, Biloxi, Missis-sippi,” 1888, o/c board, 12 x 9 in., accompanied by a 1939 letter from William Woodward to his niece.

3. Andrew John Henry Way (American, 1826-1888), “Apples and Pottery,” o/c, sd., 16 x 14 in.

4. George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), “St. John the Baptist Church, New Orleans,” 2005, acrylic on canvas, sd., 44 x 30 in.

5. Good “Medallion” Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1860-1870, Ball, Black & Co., NY, probably by John Wendt.

6. Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Corbeille, 1884.

7. Good Irish Carved Mahogany Bench, h. 21 in.

8. Fine American Gothic Rosewood Bookcase, c. 1835, New York, h. 104 in.

9. Napoleon III Ebonized and Bronze Inlaid Parlour Cabinet, late 19th c., h. 43 7/8 in.

10. An Egyptian Revival Bone Inlaid Hardwood Side Chair, late 19th/early 20th c., h. 36 in.

11. Knute Heldner (Swedish/New Orleans, 1877-1952), “Pirate’s Alley, Old New Orleans,” o/c board, sd., 20 x 16 in., Prov.: Descended in a San Antonio, TX family; acquired by the current owner.

12. Georges Frederic Rotig (French, 1873-1961), “Deer in Winter,” 1910, o/c, sd., exhibition label en verso The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Dec. 1981-1982, 32 x 25 1/2 in.

13. American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Games Table, late 18th/early 19th c., MA, h. 29 7/8 in.

14. American Classical Carved Mahogany Work Table, early 19th c., Phil., h. 28 3/4 in.

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John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), “Great White Heron,” Plate 281, Havell edition, sheet 25 1/4 x 39 3/4 in.

FEATURING:* An Historic Collection of Period Furniture, Objets d’Art & Silver from an Austin, TX Hillside Estate

* A Collection of Fine American Paintings & Drawings, Charleston, SC * Fine American Furniture, Decorative Arts, Period Lighting & Prints from a Gentleman Antiquarian

* Property Sold for the Benefit of the Spring Hill College Archives, Mobile, AL * An Antiquarian’s Fine Art Library

* A Collection of Southern Paintings Descended in a Knoxville, TN Family.* Part II, Paintings Descended in the Family of William Woodward

* Property Sold for the Benefit of Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses, New Orleans

EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Special Saturday Preview, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, May 2, 5 to 7 p.m.

AUCTION SCHEDULESaturday, May 4, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine StreetSunday, May 5, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street

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1. Minton Majolica Figural Ice Stand Centerpiece, fully marked, date code for 1865, h. 14 1/2 in.

2. Rare American Gothic Mahogany and Satinwood Firescreen, mid-19th c., h. 51 in.

3. After Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828), “Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington,” o/c, sd., 92 x 60 in.

4. Paul Storr Sterling Silver Cruet, London, 1801.

5. Marie Madeline Seebold Molinary (American/New Orleans, 1866-1948), “Portrait of Young Woman,” o/c laid on board, sd., 16 x 11 3/4 in.

6. Regence Inlaid Kingwood and Bronze-Mounted Commode, 18th c., h. 32 1/2 in.

7. American Classical Carved Mahogany Two Pedestal Dining Table, c. 1830, Phil., height 29 1/2 in.

8. George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), “Cabin in the Bayou,” o/c, sd., 8 x 10 in., framed

9. George III-Style Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 20th c., Baker Furniture “Collector’s Edition,” h. 94 1/2 in.

10. Regency Carved Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, early 19th c., height 35 in.

11. American Classical Carved Mahogany Box Sofa, early 19th c., Phil, h. 34 1/2 in.

12. American Renaissance Carved and Burl Walnut Settee, c. 1870, attr. John Jelliff, Newark, NJ, h. 42 1/4 in.

13. American Classical Carved Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., h. 30 in.

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American Classical Carved Mahogany Center Table, early 19th c., NY, h. 29 3/4 in.

Important American Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, attr. to Edward Holmes and Simeon Haines (active

1825-1829), NY, h. 101 in.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Otis Lyman Boott Duveneck (American, 1846-1888), "A Southern Ox Cart," 1883, o/c, sd., 19 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.

Abbott Fuller Graves (American, 1859-1936) "Brulatour Courtyard, Vieux Carré, New Orleans," c. 1927-28, o/c, sd.,

21 x 18 in.

F. Kulbachgen (American, 19th c.), "An Extensive Southern Landscape," 1870, o/c, sd., 31 1/4 x 48 3/4 in.

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1. William Miller, Thomas M’Lean/ Publishers, six vols, Costumes, c. 1830, folio uniformly bound

2. Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Crème Peinte and Gilt Fauteuils, 19th c.

3. Gilbert Gaul (American/Tennessee, 1855-1919), “Waiting for Turkeys, on the Turkey Stand,” c. 1890, o/b, sd., 24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

4. New Orleans Coin Silver Tea Service, Hyde & Goodrich, c. 1845-1850.

5. Set of Eight Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, c. 1820.

6. American Classical Carved Mahogany Mixing Table early 19th c., Phil., h. 36 1/2 in.

7. American Federal Mahogany Four Poster Bed, early 19th c., attr. Samuel F. McIntyre, h. 92 ¼ in.

8. Pr. American Late Classical Carved Walnut Bookcases, 19th c., h. 115 1/2 in.

9. Pair of George III-Style Gilt Brass Mounted and Inlaid Rosewood Consoles, h. 33 1/2 in., w. 43 1/8 in.

10. Polychrome Paint-Decorated and Caned Settee, early 19th c., h. 34 1/2 in.

11. A Set of Ten American Classical Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs in the Manner of Seignouret, early 19th c.

12. George Henry Clements (American/Louisiana, 1854-1935), “The Market,” 1922, wc, sd., 11 1/4 x 15 in.

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American Classical Gilt Stenciled and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Pier Table, early 19th c., NY, h. 38 in.

William Aiken Walker (American/South Carolina, 1838-1921), “The Cotton Wagon,” o/c laid on board, sd., 6 3/4 x 12 in.

Elizabeth O'Neill Verner (American/South Carolina, 1883-1979), "On Sol Legare Road - James Island," pastel on silk, sd., 13 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

Charles Wellington Boyle (American/Louisiana, 1861-1925), "City Park, New

Orleans," 1916, o/c, sd., 20 x 15 in.

American Classical Carved Mahogany Writing Table and Bookcase, early 19th c., attr. to Duncan Phyfe, NY, h. 89 in.

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1. Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983), “Personnages Solar,” 1974, color etching aquatint, pub. Gustavo Gill, Barcelona, sight 22 3/4 x 32 7/8 in.

2. Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951), “Dog River, Alabama,” 1930, wc, sd., sight 14 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.

3. William Eggleston (American), “Untitled (Apples),” chromogenic print, sd., 13 x 19 in., Prov.: Acquired from the artist.

4. William de Leftwich Dodge (American/Virginia, 1867-1935), “Ezell’s Brother, Greenwood, Mississippi,” 1933, wc, sd., 19 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.

5. Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985), “The Artist as Phoenix,” 1972, color lithograph, sd., 30 x 22 in.

6. Pr. of Continental Neoclassical-Style Verte Peinte and Parcel Gilt Torcheres, h. 58 1/4 in.

7. Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864-1946), “Winter-Fifth Avenue,” 1905, photogravure on Japan tissue, from Camera Work, XII, image 8 1/2 x 6 in.

8. Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), “Ciel d’Orage (Stormy Sky),” 1976, lithograph, sd., 30 3/4 x 22 3/4 in.

9. Clarence Millet (American/Louisiana, 1897-1959), “Street Scene New York,” o/canvas board, sd., 12 x 16 in.

10. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997), “Cluster #49,” 1974, o/c., sd., 43 x 52 in.

11. Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Athenienne, 19th c., in the style of Robert Adam, h. 39 3/8 in.

12. Pair of Georgian-Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chests of Drawers, h. 37 1/4 in.

13. Fine American Aesthetic Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Slipper Chair, late 19th c., NY.

14. George III Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase, h. 98 in.

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Alice Ravenel Huger Smith (American/South Carolina, 1876-1956) "Low Country, Carolina

Coast, Landscape I," wc, sd., 12 x 7 1/8 in.

Newcomb College Art Pottery High Glaze Vase, 1902, decorated by Ada Wilt Lonnegan with mustang grapes,

h. 8 1/2 in.

Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965), "Azaleas," wc and pencil on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 in.

William Tolliver (American/Louisiana, 1951-2000), "Mood Thoughts," o/c, sd., 33 x 75 in. Prov.: Bob Crutchfield, Gallerie Royale, New Orleans, to the present owner.

Hobson Lafayette Pittman (American/North Carolina, 1899-1972), “Clare in Azalea Garden, Mepkin Plantation,” c. 1947, o/ board, sd., exhib. labels en verso: Greenville

Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; North Carolina Museum of Art; Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Luce Collection, 26 1/2 x 47 1/2 in.

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1. Adalbert Johann Volck (German/Maryland, 1828-1912), “You Go First,” 1874, o/board, sd.,15 x 13 in.

2. Emma Esther Lampert Cooper (Amercican, 1855-1920) , “Courtyard Beaufort, South Carolina,” c. 1913, o/canvas board, sd., 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.

3. Paul Sawyier (American/Kentucky, 1865-1917), “Flower Peddler at the South Entrance to the Old Covered Bridge, Frankfort, Kentucky,” prior to 1911, pastel, sd., 9 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.

4. Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), “Cafe Lafitte - Old Blacksmith’s Shop - Bourbon Street, Old New Orleans,” o/c, sd., 24 x 30 in.

5. Rare Federal Coin Silver Covered Creamer, late 18th c., probably Phil.

6. Georgia Coin Silver Goblet, George Sharp, Jr., Atlanta, mid-19th c.

7. English Regency Carved Mahogany Bergere, 19th c.

8. Georgian-Style Carved Mahogany Chest-on-Chest, 20th c., Baker Furniture “Historic Charleston Repro-ductions,” h. 75 1/2 in.

9. Antique Continental Paint-Decorated and Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Sedan Chair, h. 71 3/4 in.

10. Fine Antique Boulle Bronze-Mounted Games Table, h. 31 in.

11. Patrick Henry Bruce (American/Virginia, 1881-1937), “Live Oak with Spanish Moss,” pastel and wa-tercolor, sd., 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.

12. Louis XV Burled Fruitwood Buffet, 18th c.,h. 40 1/2 in.

13. American Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table, early 19th c., h. 35 1/2 in.

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George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), “Nature

Morte: Large Mouth Bass,” 1913, wc, sd., 15 1/3 x 10 in.

French Carved and Inlaid Fruitwood Console, 19th c., h. 112 1/4 in.

John Abbot (American/Georgia, 1751-1840), "Georgia Pelican," c. 1791-1809,

wc, 11 x 8 5/8 in.

John Abbot (American/Georgia, 1751-1840), "Pileated Woodpecker", c. 1791-

1809, wc, 11 x 8 5/8 in.

Fine English Burled Walnut Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk, c. 1840, attr. to Gillows, h. 31 in.

Pr. of George III Miniature Globes, 1776, by Nicolas Lane, London, 2 ¾ in.

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1. Chinese Eel-Skin Glazed Elephant Form Vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 17 1/8 in.

2. Chinese Bronze Vase, probably 18th c., h. 13 1/4 in.

3. Massive Chinese Hardwood Scroll Pot, 18th/19th c., h. 15 1/2 in.

4. Chinese Bronze Boy on a Buffalo, 19th c., h. 6 3/4 in.

5. Chinese Longquan Celadon Jar and Cover, probably Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), h. 12 1/2 in.

6. Chinese Bronze Ritual Food Vessel and Cover, prob.

Spring and Autumn Period (771-446 BCE), h. 7 1/4 in., Prov.: Hartman Rare Art, NY, c. 1995.

7. Chinese School, “Beauties in a Garden,” ink, color, gilt on silk, sd., 43 3/4 x 21 5/8 in., Prov.: Sotheby Park-Bernet, 1969.

8. Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Baluster Vase, 19th c., h. 23 3/4 in.

9. Chinese White Jade and Gilt Bronze Avalotkitesvara on Green Jade Pedestal, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 18 3/4 in.

10. French Empire Bronze-Mounted Gueridon, 19th c., h. 28 in.

11. Joseph Farquharson, R.S.A. (Scottish, 1846-1935), “A Rainy Day,” 1888, o/c, sd., 16 x 12 in.

12. Georgian Inlaid Walnut and Parcel Gilt Secretary Bookcase, 18th c., h. 89 in.

13. Pr. Chinese Huanghuali Yoke Back Armchairs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 46 in., Prov.: Vallin Galleries, CT; Richfield Antiques, NY.

14. Venetian Carved and Polychromed Commode, 18th c., h. 34 in.

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George Louis Viavant (American/Louisi-ana, 1872-1924), “Nature Morte: Mallard

Drake,” 1914, wc, sd., 27 x 20 in.

Pr. of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Commodes, h. 28 1/2 in.

American Classical Carved Rosewood Occasional Table, c. 1835, Boston, h. 28 3/4 in.

David Roberts, (British, 1796-1864), The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia, London, F.G. Moon, 1842-49, deluxe ed., lithographs by Hague, 6 vols, folio, 24 x 16 3/4 in.

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze-Mounted and Inlaid Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau.

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1. Chen Wen Hsi (Singapore, 1906-1992), “Squirrel on a Branch,” ink, color on paper, sd., 13 x 13 1/2 in., Prov.: Singapore, early 1960s.

2. Chinese Huanghuali Scholar’s Mountain, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 10 in.

3. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase, prob-ably Republican Period (1911-1949), Qianlong mark, h. 11 1/2 in.

4. Chinese Hardstone Embellished Greenish White Jade Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), l. 14 in.

5. Chinese Gilded Bronze Bear, probably Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), l. 8 in., Orenda #2011207AFLQ.

6. Chinese School, “Pheasants, Magpie and Songbirds,” ink, color on silk, sealed, 72 3/4 x 40 5/8 in., Prov.: Sotheby Park-Bernet, 1969.

7. Chinese Glazed Tileworks Panel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30 3/4 x 22 1/4 in.

8. Chinese Glazed Tileworks Panel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30 in. x 22 1/4 in.

9. Chinese Glazed Tileworks Panel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.

10. Pr. Chinese Silver and Gold Inlaid Bronze Ducks, probably Warring States Period (480-221 BCE), h. 4 1/4 in., l. 4 1/2 in., Orenda #2011207AFLD.

11. Antique Chinese Ming-Style Hardwood Long Bench, h. 18 1/2 in., w. 82 1/4 in.

12. Pr. Chinese Huanghuali and Hardwood Child’s Side Chairs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 28 in.

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Patinated Bronze Figural Group of "Immortality," mid-to-late 19th c.,

after Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912), h. 35 in.

Empire-Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Figural Mantel Clock, h. 21 1/2 in.

Chippendale-Style Carved Giltwood and Malachite Mirror, h. 53 1/4 in.

Pr. of Monumental Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Figural Candelabra,

mid-19th c., h. 43 in.

Fine Edwardian Mahogany, Parcel Gilt and Bronze Mounted Writing Table, h. 30 in.

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