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A.N. Abell Auction Company A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Auction: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Lot# 1: JAPANESE MEIJI SILK EMBROIDERED LANDSCAPE PANEL framed under glass Provenance: The Estate of John Robert Weber John Robert Weber spent his entire life in Southern California where his passion for collecting Asian artifacts began more than 30 years ago. As a teacher, he continually strove to further educate himself on his areas of interest. Early on he developed relationships with dealers and galleries throughout the state and beyond aided later by the avid utilization of the internet for both acquisitions and information. Travels often involved a quest for hidden "treasures". His appreciation for the pieces involved not only their beauty, but the spiritual themes often represented. He would be pleased to see them continue their journey forward. 70 x 47 inches Estimate: 800/1,200 Lot# 2: GEORGIAN MAHOGANY FLIP-TOP CARD TABLE inset with a tooled leather playing surface 32 inches wide; 32 inches deep; 28 3/4 inches high Estimate: 1,000/1,500 Lot# 3: CHINESE GILT SILVER & ENAMEL PEACOCK GROUP Condition: one peacock missing a comb 7 1/2 inches high Estimate: 600/800 1 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 4: TWO ASSORTED CHINESE GILT SILVER BIRDS the taller measuring 9 inches high Estimate: 800/1,000 Lot# 5: CHINESE GILT SILVER & ENAMEL CENSER on a fitted wood base Condition: one handle lacking pendant 7 1/2 inches high Estimate: 800/1,200 Lot# 6: CHINESE GILT SILVER & ENAMEL DRAGON with a fitted wood stand 9 1/2 inches wide; 8 inches high Estimate: 800/1,000 Lot# 7: PAIR OF CHINESE SILVER & ENAMEL HORSES each on a fitted base Condition: one with partially detached mane; the other lacking a stirrup 11 inches wide; 8 inches high; the other measuring;10 inches wide; 9 inches high Estimate: 800/1,000 2 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 8: CHINESE SILVER & ENAMEL CRANE with a fitted wood base Condition: loss to veneer on base 10 3/4 inches high Estimate: 800/1,000 Lot# 9: PAIR OF CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN GUAN YIN impressed Chinese four-character seal mark; two-character signature; one depicted seated on an elephant the other on a guardian lion Provenance: The Estate of John Robert Weber 9 inches wide; 12 1/2 inches high Estimate: 2,000/3,000 Lot# 10: PAIR OF CHAMPLEVE & ONYX MINIATURE URNS Provenance: Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air 6 inches high Estimate: 400/600 Lot# 11: PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN ELEPHANT & RIDER CANDLESTICKS Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara Condition: one with fleabite chip to base 5 1/2 inches wide; 6 1/4 inches high Estimate: 1,000/1,500 Lot# 12: RENE LALIQUE MOLDED GLASS 'DENTELE' VASE etched in glass R. LALIQUE Provenance: The Estate of Margaret J. Heymann, Brentwood Condition: good condition, few light scratches 7 3/4 inches high Estimate: 1,000/1,500 3 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 13: FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT AND MESH- FRONT BIBLIOTHEQUE 62 inches wide; 14 inches deep; 96 inches high Estimate: 800/1,200 Lot# 14: PAIR OF PATINATED & GILT BRONZE FIGURAL BRACKETS Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's-- New York Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air 12 inches high Estimate: 1,500/2,000 Lot# 15: CONTINENTAL GILT WOOD WALL MIRROR Provenance: Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air 69 x 41 inches Estimate: 1,500/2,000 Lot# 16: FRENCH CHINOISERIE GILT BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK the clock flanked by two gilt bronze figures; the dial signed "Marseille" 16 inches wide; 19 inches high Estimate: 1,000/1,500 Lot# 17: PAIR OF ROUGE MARBLE, PATINATED, & GILT BRONZE FIGURAL CANDELABRA each signed 'Clodion' Condition: each with minor chips to base 18 inches high Estimate: 2,000/3,000 4 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 18: DUTCH OAK & BURL-WALNUT THREE DRAWER SERPENTINE COMMODE Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara 49 inches wide; 28 inches deep; 34 1/2 inches high Estimate: 7,000/10,000 Lot# 19: PAIR OF FRENCH PAINTED TOLE FLORAL TABLE LAMPS with tole shades Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara 21 total inches high Estimate: 1,000/1,500 Lot# 20: GILT BRONZE, COBALT, & ENAMEL FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK the cobalt porcelain Sevres style urn centered with a painted enamel clock face; the urn surmounted and flanked by gilt bronze cherubs and bronze supports Provenance: Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air Condition: Glass dial cover detached and retained. Typical rubbed wear and darkening to gilding of base and mounts. The cherubs re-gilt. Lacking rear cover. Movement appears complete;working condition unknown. A separate fifth foot matching the others included with lot. 23 1/4 inches wide; 32 inches high Estimate: 2,000/3,000 Lot# 21: LOUIS-AUGUSTE LAPITO: "ITALIAN LANDSCAPE" circa 1845 oil on canvas signed and dated Condition: Re-lined, restoration along all four edges about 1 inch wide. Frame abrasion along lower edge and two upper corners, touch up work throughout body including in painted craquelure. 38 1/4 x 51 1/4 inches Estimate: 3,000/4,000 Lot# 22: NEW ENGLAND MAHOGANY TALL CHEST 43 inches wide; 22 1/2 inches deep; 60 inches high Estimate: 1,500/2,000 5 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 23: "PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN" Spanish School oil on panel 33 x 27 1/2 inches Estimate: 1,500/2,000 Lot# 24: HERBERT GUSTAVE SCHMALZ : "INTERIOR SCENE WITH MAN & CHILD" oil on canvas signed lower right 31 1/2 x 25 inches Estimate: 3,000/4,000 Lot# 25: LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED & KINGWOOD MEUBLE D'APPUI bearing the signature 'F. Linke' in casting Provenance: Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air Condition: with repair to end of marble 64 1/2 inches wide; 18 1/2 inches deep; 46 inches high Estimate: 3,000/5,000 Lot# 26: ATTRIBUTED TO PETER (PIETER) LELY: "PORTRAIT OF LADY" oil on canvas Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara Condition: Re-lined, 2 x 3 inch patch to upper left quadrant, touch up and in filled craquelure throughout background and to sitter's hair, neck, hands, bracelet and dress 50 x 39 inches Estimate: 2,000/3,000 6 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 27: FRENCH BOULLE & GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK Movement signed: "Herve, Paris". Condition: rubbed wear to gilding. Scattered losses, cracking, & lifting to inlay and veneer. More significant losses to inlay on left side of dome and right side of base. Lacking mount to left rear of top; piece not retained. Dial lacking subsidiary enamel cartouches. 29 1/2 inches high; 14 1/4 inches wide Estimate: 2,000/3,000 Lot# 28: PAIR OF ROUGE MARBLE & GILT BRONZE FIVE-LIGHT CANDLEABRA Condition: one with break to arm Provenance: Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air 23 inches high Estimate: 1,000/1,500 Lot# 29: JEAN-LOUIS-ERNEST MEISSONIER: "CAVALIERS" two works, oil on canvas 10 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches Estimate: 4,000/6,000 Lot# 30: LOUIS XV STYLE PARQUERY SERPENTINE COMMODE with a rouge marble top Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara Condition: The carcass appears late 18th century, drawers most likely replaced retaining drawer fronts. 47 inches wide; 24 1/2 inches deep; 33 1/4 inches high Estimate: 1,500/2,000 Lot# 31: AFTER LEMIRE: PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE CHERUBS each mounted on a gilt bronze base 21 total inches high Estimate: 2,000/3,000 7 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 32: PAIR OF GILT BRONZE-MOUNTED MALACHITE JARDINIERES 8 1/2 inches square; 7 1/4 inches high Estimate: 1,500/2,000 Lot# 33: PAIR OF POMPEIIAN STYLE BRONZE FIGURES OF DEER resting on marble pedestals after the ancient originals discovered at the Villa Papyri Provenance: Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air 47 1/2 total inches high Estimate: 2,000/4,000 Lot# 34: FRENCH BRONZE & ONYX MANTEL CLOCK 17 1/2 inches high Estimate: 1,200/1,500 Lot# 35: "CHESS PLAYERS" 19th Century English School oil on canvas Condition: relined 39 x 50 inches Estimate: 3,000/5,000 Lot# 36: CONTINENTAL PAINTED & PARCEL GILT SIDEBOARD Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara 90 inches wide; 19 1/2 inches deep; 44 inches high Estimate: 2,000/3,000 8 of 133 6/25/18, 9:14 AM A.N. Abell Auction Company http://abell.com/catalogs/october2017sundaysale.html Lot# 37: CHARLES CHAPLIN: "PORTRAIT OF A GIRL WITH CAT" oil on canvas signed lower right Provenance: with label verso from Galeria E. Berro, Montevideo Estate of Paul & Carole Cramer, Bel Air 30 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches Estimate: 4,000/6,000 Lot# 38: JEAN-BAPTISTE PIGALLE: "BUST OF A MAIDEN" terracotta inscribed set on a rouge marble base Provenance: The Estate of Bea Hyp, Santa Barbara 21 1/2 total inches high Estimate: 2,000/3,000 Lot# 39: AFTER MARCELLUS LAROON: "THE MUSICIAN" oil on canvas annotated and signed verso "Marcel Laroon" 35 x 45 inches Estimate: 2,000/3,000 Lot# 40: LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED & MARBLE TOP SIDE CABINET stamped H.
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