Johann Martin Will (German 1727-1806) and Thomas Hart (British, active 1776–77)
“Colonel Arnold Who Commanded the Provincial Troops Sent Against Quebec Through the Wilderness of Canada and Was Wounded in Storming That City Under General Montgomery”
Mezzotint engraving, portrait depicting Benedict Arnold (American 1741-1801) in military dress
Published March 26, 1776
13 1/2″ x 8 3/4″ sight, 19 1/4″ x 13 1/4″ frame
Reference: The Old Print Shop Gallery retails for ($7,500)
Two Italian School Old Master Style Figural Studies
One depicting the Pieta with angels supporting the body of Christ after Francesco Francia
Ink and wash on laid paper, inscribed “Francia Bologna”
Verso depicting an anatomical sketch of a skeleton
5″ x 3 1/2″
the other a seated draped figure in an architectural setting
Ink and wash on laid paper, inscribed “carato dal vero in Bologna” drawing from life in Bologna
Verso depicting an architectural sketch
5 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
possibly 18th century or earlier
Two Italian School Old Master Style Academic Studies
One depicting a multi-figure interior scene, possibly the presentation of Christ in the temple
Sepia ink wash on laid paper, inscribed “Annibale Carracci o Agostino Bologna.”
5 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
The other depicting an equestrian battle scene
Ink wash on laid paper, inscribed “…Bolognese.”
4″ x 5″
possibly 18th century or earlier
In the Manner of Anton Alexander von Werner (German 1843-1915)
Illustration Study of a Man in a Suit and Tie with Hat
Pencil on paper drawing of a fashionable gentleman adjusting his coat and cravat, rendered with fine cross-hatching typical of Belle Époque fashion illustration. The work reflects the period’s interest in depicting contemporary dress and Parisian society.
Initialed lower left A.F.W, inscribed upper right possibly “Cravatte di Epoque” (Cravat of the Period)
8 1/2″ x 5″ sight
Provenance: Estate of William J Levy Park Avenue, New York
Victorian Pedestal Partner’s Desk
center long drawer flanked by short drawers over two pedestals having single door
height 30 inches, width 66 inches, depth 41 1/2 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family
Pair of Custom Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs
early 20th century
height 38 inches, width 24 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family
Louis XV Style Giltwood Bed Canopy or Polonaise
Carved crest featuring scrolling acanthus, putti, and pierced ornament, originally mounted to the top of a canopy or headboard
height 21 inches, width 60 inches, depth 38 inches
Pair of Monumental Cast-Metal Oak Leaf and Acorn Wall Sconces
each elongated backplate cast in bold relief with naturalistic oak leaves and acorns, issuing three scrolling candle arms with acorn-form bobeches
height 46 inches
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Two Rectangular Clocks
to include one oak, one English rosewood
height 21 inches and 31 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy.
Federal Style Giltwood Mirror Clock
with rectangular roman numeral dial, molded cornice with rounded decoration, fluted column supports, and mirrored lower panel, 19th century
height 37 inches, width 24 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy.
Two Giltwood Mirror Clocks
with rectangular dials, roman numeral chapter ring, and mirrored lower panel, the cases having scrolling crest, floral decoration, and molded surround, late 19th early 20th century
height 39 inches, width 21 inches, height 37 inches, width 24 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy.
Five Decorative Porcelain and Glass Table Lamps including
a pair of converted oil lamps with opaline green ground, gilt accents, and hand-painted decoration; the third with a romantic pastoral scene and applied scroll handles, Greek revival converted oil lamp with cameo portrait and key motif, along with cranberry glass overlay lamp, Gilt metal mounts and bases; electrified, late 19th to early 20th century
tallest height 27 inches
English Comb Back Windsor Arm Chair
having pierced wheel splat back over turned legs
height 47 inches, width 22 inches
Provenance: Part of a large Western art collection from Massachusetts
Low Back English Arm Chair
armchair having shaped arms and cabriole legs and front penny feet
height 29 inches, width 26 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family
Pair of Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain Table Lamps
Features a white glazed basket, with colorful butterflies and birds (repairs)
vase height 12 inches, total height 25 inches
Chinese Famille Rose Vase mounted as a Lamp
the tall baluster form decorated overall with peony and floral sprays in bright famille rose enamels, with pink cell-pattern border to the shoulder and neck, mounted to a wood base and fitted for electricity.
height 17 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate
Condition: vase drilled for lamp mounting; minor surface wear to enamels, otherwise good.
Small Group of English Porcelain Serving Ware
Including a Coalport porcelain soup tureen in Hong Kong pattern (repaired handle) a set of nine Royal Doulton dinner plates for Higgins & Seiter, pattern E3079, featuring green and gilt decoration, along with hand painted fish platter, circa 1910
length of fish platter 24 inches
Chinese Peking-Style Hall Runner
A Chinese Peking-style room-size carpet, woven with a soft oatmeal-beige field displaying subtle tonal floral and scrolling medallion motifs. Framed by a contrasting indigo-blue border with large stylized lotus blossoms and meandering foliate elements. Dense wool pile on a cotton foundation.
8′ x 15′
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb
Seven Piece Henredon Dining Set
to include six Chippendale style chairs, two arm chairs and four side chairs, each having upholstered seats along with double pedestal dining table having three 22 inch leaves
table height 29 1/2 inches, chair height 38 1/2 inches, open top 45″ x 73″
Henredon Georgian Style Breakfront / China Cabinet
having broken arch top over four lattice front glass doors opening to interior glass shelving set on base having four drawers flanked by two doors opening to interior shelving
height 92 inches, width 78 inches, depth 15 inches
Pair of Federal Style Pembroke Tables
Each having a rectangular top featuring two drop leaves above a single frieze drawer, raised on square tapering legs terminating in brass caps and casters
height 27 inches, top closed 19″x 29″
Provenance: Property from a Upper East Side, New York City Apartment
Kittinger Mahogany End Table
having cut corners and tripod base over brass casters
height 26 inches, top 25 1/2″ x 25 1/2″
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family
Pair of Custom Lacquered Bar Stools
having sterling upholstered seats and backs
height 40 1/2 inches, width 16 inches
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Three Kittinger Historic Newport Dish-Top Candle Stands
each on three legs, labels to underside
height 24 1/2 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family
Two Continental Polychrome Table Top Lecterns to include
one turquoise and gold painted, the other with remnants of red paint and scrolling foliate accents, both resting atop separate stretcher bar base with scrolling apron
base 13″ x 16 1/2″
Provenance: Collection of Barbara Rothschild Michaels and Roger Michaels of New York City and Ossining, New York; many items passed through the family from the Estate of Herbert and Nannette Rothschild