Lots 851 - 860

Lot #851: PAINTED WOOD DOCUMENT BOX WITH WROUGHT IRON LOCK
The flattened dome lid and front panel with crossed floral branches, fitted with drop hinge and lock plate; 5 1/2 x 9 3/8 x 5 in.
Estimate: $ 300.00 - $ 500.00 Sold at $250

Lot #852: TWO VICTORIAN BOXES
The larger, burr walnut with brass-mounted corners, shield-shape escutcheon and recessed handles, the other a rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl plaques, "Answered" and "Unanswered," 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. and 4 x 9 x 4 in.
Estimate: $ 250.00 - $ 450.00 Sold at $550

Lot #853: ITALIAN SCHOOL (16TH C.): PROFILE PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTY
Possibly Cremonan, watercolor on curved panel, framed within lobed pointed niche on spiral-twist columns; 15 1/2 x 13 in.  Provenance: Richard Philps Antiques, London.
Estimate: $ 3000.00 - $ 6000.00

Lot #854: ITALIAN SCHOOL (16TH C.): PROFILE PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTY
Possibly Cremonan, watercolor on curved panel, framed within lobed pointed niche on spiral-twist columns; 15 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.   Provenance: Richard Philps Antiques, London.
Estimate: $ 3000.00 - $ 6000.00

Lot #855: FRENCH WOVEN TAPESTRY
Depicting hunters in pursuit of animals with a chateau in the foreground, purchased by Chester Beach in 1937 or 1938 in New York at auction; 6 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. 1 in. Provenance: From Oldwalls, the home of sculptor Chester Beach.
Estimate: $ 2500.00 - $ 4500.00 Sold at $3000

Lot #855A: HOLLOW-CAST POTTERY FIGURE OF A BULLDOG
Standing four square with head turned to left, wearing a narrow red collar; 11 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Cynthia Phipps.
Estimate: $ 150.00 - $ 250.00 Sold at $700

Lot #856: ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CARVED, PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT WALL PANEL: "BALAAM AND HIS ASS"
The bearded figure with caps and belted tunic his right hand holding a staff, flanked by the seated ass, the flat reverse with oval hand written paper label; 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00

Lot #857: NORTHERN RENAISSANCE-STYLE CARVED OAK RONDEL: "PENTA CECILIA GENERONTS..."
Centered by the head of a woman wearing a breast plate with addorsed eagles and a lion at one shoulder, within inscribed border; 31 in. diam.
Estimate: $ 400.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $800

Lot #858: LATE MEDIEVAL CARVED WOOD GROUP OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD
She seated with veiled crown, her right arm extended and holding the child with orb on left knee, on half-round base, traces of gesso later; 34 x 12 x 11 3/4 in. Provenance: The Lundquist Family.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00 Sold at $2200

Lot #859: PORTRAIT OF KAISER MAXIMILIAN I
Carved wood relief, with paper label on reverse, contained in 17th c.-style ebonized wood frame; 10 1/4 x 7 in. (sight), 17 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (frame).
Estimate: $ 300.00 - $ 600.00 Sold at $3500

Lot #860: PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BAROQUE CARVED HALF-ROUND FIGURES OF SAINTS
The one St. Peter holding the keys, the other holding a sword, traces of polychrome gilt decoration; 12 3/4 and 12 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00