February Annex Auction Monday 02/12/2024
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Lot Highlights
German Keppelman Brass and Copper Tobacco Box.
German Keppelman Brass and Copper Tobacco Box. Brass cover and bottom with copper body, the top with central medallion of Frederick the great flanked with two medallions on either side with military victories, additional battles scenes and impressions to the top, the underside with central Frederick the great medallion with related surrounding impressions. 'JOHAN AK' to the cover, 'IAKM' to the underside. {Approximate dimensions: 6 3/8 wide x 1 1/4 high x 2 inches deep.}. Condition: Patina, surface wear, and rubbing to impressions.
Estimate: $150 - $200
Hoechst Style Porcelain Rococo Style Figural Group.
Hoechst Style Porcelain Rococo Style Figural Group. Roughly based on Jean Honore Fragonard's painting, The Swing (L'Escarpolette), of a Woman on a swing, putti aloft in the air, supported by a tree trunk, a courtier to her right; and a luthier to her left, with his foot on a basket holding two bottles, all painted in polychrome enamels and with gilt highlights, on a ovular mounded base decorated with low relief scrolling foliate designs.The original painting by Fragonard circa 1767. The swing ropes are made of painted, entwined wire. Overglaze gilt wheel mark with spokes. Overglaze gilt mark, interlocking opposed Ses. Circa 1900. {Approximate dimensions: 14 1/2" H. x 9 1/4" W. x 6 1/2" D.}. Condition: Very good condition. On the arched section of the tree trunk, one small overhanging branch broken off, and glued back; professionally over painted and now visible. A few lights dots of kiln frit; some losses to leaves on tree; minor wear to gilding.
Estimate: $80 - $120
FRANCIS CLARK BROWN (American, 1908-1992), January Snow.
FRANCIS CLARK BROWN (American, 1908-1992), January Snow, oil on canvas, (approximate dimensions - canvas (sight): 30 x 36 inches); signed lower right. This lot includes artwork information. Condition: Surface dust, varnish aging, and slight frame abrasion. Very small chip at lower left area. Verso is paper sealed. Notes: Frame has slight wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 35 3/4 x 41 3/4 inches.
Estimate: $250 - $350
A Chinese Blue Ground Lady's Informal Robe.
A Chinese Blue Ground Lady's Informal Robe. A blue silk brocade informal robe with right closure and woven with ruyi design collar. {Length 38 inches (96.5 cm)}. Condition: Wear and tears. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.
Estimate: $200 - $300