Pair of Chinese Champlevé & Bronze Vases, Qing Dynasty
each with flared rim dragon form handles and bulbous bodies decorated with polychrome champleve enamel, featuring lotus and scrolling floral decoration underride bearing archaistic sealmark
19th century
height 17 1/2 inches
Near Pair of Chinese Wu Shuang Pu Lidded Jars
Republic Period, each of ovoid form, brightly enamelled with famille rose decoration of figures from Chinese legend accompanied by calligraphic inscriptions. One with a warrior and weapons, the other with an elegant female immortal. Both with calligraphy panels.
heights 10 inches, 11 inches
Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Vase
baluster form having tall flared neck, incised decoration featuring peonies, foliage and butterflies, applied foo dog mask ring handles at the shoulders, covered overall in a pale blanc de chine or Qingbai glaze
height 17 inches
Chinese Famille Rose Dragon and Phoenix Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp
baluster-form porcelain vase decorated in famille rose enamels featuring dragon and phoenix medallions surrounded by dense iron-red scrolling foliate decoration, mounted on carved hardwood base and fitted as a table lamp, Qing Dynasty style
vase height 13 inches
Provenance: From a Briarcliff Manor Estate
Three Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
three porcelain ginger jars decorated in underglaze blue, to include a pair featuring large flowering peonies and geometric borders, having later stands; and one decorated featuring flowering peonies and birds, having porcelain cover
tallest height 10 inches
Provenance: Charterhouse Antiques, Ltd., James A. Ray, New York;
pair of jars purchased in the 1970s for $1,200; according to family database records
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Chinese Ming Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Altar Offering Table
featuring a rectangular table having paneled front, shaped legs, and an assortment of miniature ceremonial offerings, including a pair of ewers, birds, fish, pig’s head, fruit, and other food offerings, decorated in green, amber, and cream glazes.
height 9 inches, width 12 inches, depth 7 1/2 inches
Kikuchi Yosai (Japanese 1788–1878)
Twelve hand-painted album depicting historical Japanese figures including warriors, monks, and court figures, each rendered in fine detail on silk and mounted to gilt paper, album bound in silk covers and gilt edges, presented in a folding format, circa 1840s
binder 8 1/2″ x 9″
Provenance: Property from a Park Avenue New York City Collector
Note: Accompanied by prior dealer documentation listing the album at $3,300.
Chinese Qing Style Blue and White Four-Eared Jar
of baluster form porcelain having four pierced lug handles, broad cylindrical neck, and bold underglaze cobalt blue decoration
height 13 inches
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Henry J. and Judy Adams Smith
Two Japanese Wood Chests to include
Japanese Ko Tansu chest having two short drawers, a pair of sliding doors, three side drawers, and one lower long drawer, featuring black iron mounts and bail handles, height 22 inches, width 22 1/2 inches; along with a carved wood chest featuring bamboo, crane, and pagoda motifs, brass handle.
Empire Mahogany Breakfast Tip Table
having a circular top with molded edge over a turned pedestal standard issuing a tripod base terminating in carved paw feet
height 30 inches, diameter 44 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
having a rectangular top over two short drawers and four long drawers with brass pulls and line inlay, flanked by columnar supports, raised on carved paw feet
height 43 inches, width 41 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Empire Mahogany Cabinet
having a molded cornice over a single paneled door with bowed front, flanked by turned columnar supports with carved foliate capitals, raised on turned feet
height 62 inches, width 33 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Corner Cabinet
having a molded cornice over a single paneled door with rounded corners, flanked by rounded pilaster supports, raised on a molded base with bracket feet
height 62 inches, width 35 inches, depth 22 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Empire Mahogany Server
having a rectangular top over two frieze drawers with brass pulls and escutcheons, raised on columnar supports with carved capitals joined by a lower shelf
height 42 1/2 inches, depth 22 inches, length 46 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Pair of Mahogany Empire Armchairs
each having line inlay to frames and set on turned legs
height 35 1/2 inches, width 27 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Empire Mahogany Server
having a rectangular top over two frieze drawers with brass pulls, supported by columnar front supports and rear supports, over a lower shelf with shaped front edge, raised on paw feet
height 36 inches, depth 22 inches, width 48 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Federal Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
having a rectangular top with rounded corners and hinged drop leaves over a plain apron, raised on spiral acanthus and ring carved legs terminating in brass casters, early 19th century
height 28 1/2 inches, length 40 inches, depth 25 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Federal Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
having a rectangular top with hinged leaves over a plain apron fitted with a single end drawer, supported by acanthus-carved turned legs terminating in brass casters
early 19th century
height 29 inches, length 39 inches, depth 27 inches.
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Federal Style Mahogany Four Post Bed
having a scrolled headboard with carved crest rail over paneled field, flanked by tall acanthus-carved posts terminating in finials, the footboard with turned rail and applied carving, raised on turned feet
height 65 1/2 inches, interior size 56″ x 76″
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Pair of Mahogany Pedestal Cabinets
contemporary, each having a rectangular molded top over a frieze carved with repeating scrollwork, above a single paneled door fitted with a turned knob and opening to an interior now fitted with speakers, the case raised on a molded plinth base with carved foliate banding
height 37 1/2 inches, width 20 inches, depth 20 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Pair of Mahogany Pedestal Cabinets
each with tapered case, slant top with brass gallery and applied brass mounts, paneled door with brass ornament, stepped plinth base, and inset white marble top with metal ornament
height 44 inches
Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
having a rectangular top over four long drawers having brass pulls and escutcheons, flanked by carved columnar supports, raised on paw feet
height 41 inches, width 46 inches
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchairs
having fluted legs
height 36 inches
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
“Concerto Barocco, Center Detail of the Backdrop,” 1941
Watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, set design from the ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins.
Signed lower center E.B. 1941
12″ x 18″ sight, 23″ x 28 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Julian Levy Gallery, New York City; purchased by Betty Eggert in 1942/1943;
Christie’s East, New York, American Watercolors & Works on Paper, September 25, 1990, Sale 7069, Lot 152, purchased as part of a group of three for $3,960, copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
“Marechiaro,” 1967
Watercolor, gouache and ink on board
Signed lower center EB 1967, signed, dated, and titled again on backing board E.B. 1967 “Marechiaro”
9″ x 11 1/2″ sight, 19 3/4″ x 23 3/4″ frame
Provenance: Property from an East Coast Collection;
Christie’s, October 2, 2009, Sale No. 2202, Lot 96, sold for $1,500; copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
“Bourgeois Gentilhomme,” (Variation for the Curtain) 1944
Watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, from Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Signed initials lower right E.B.
9″ x 11″ sight, 16″ x 17″ frame
Provenance: Bowinkel’s Art Store and Gallery, Arizona; Larcada Gallery, 23 East 67th Street, New York City;
Sotheby’s, New York, June 22, 1983, Sale No. 5071, lot 177, sold for $2,640, copy of sale receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
“Amahl and the Night Visitors,” 1953
Watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, set design from the opera by Gian Carlo Menotti
Signed and inscribed “to Gian Carlo Menotti…E.B. 1953″
9″ x 11″ sight, 15″ x 18” frame
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, April 23, 1986, No. 5448, Lot 110, purchased for $1,320, copy of sale receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
“View of the Campo-Santo of Pisa”
Watercolor on paper
Depicting an interior architectural view with arched Gothic windows, coffered roof structure, receding tiled floor, and small figural staffage within a classical setting, housed in a molded giltwood frame with stepped profile and dark liner
11 1/4″ x 20 1/2″
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Christian Berard (French, 1902-1949)
“Decor Cotillon,” Two Men’s Costume Designs
Double-sided watercolor on paper, depicting two male costume figures in red and green jackets on the front, the reverse featuring three ink sketches of theatrical figures
10″ x 13 1/2″ sight
Provenance: Iolas Gallery – Brooks Jackson, Inc., New York, per label verso; Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Dance, Theatre, Opera, Cabaret, December 6, 1979, sale 4319, lot 106, purchased for $715, copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Two: Michael Stennett (British, 1946-2020)
Dame Janet Baker in Gluck’s “Alceste,” Royal Opera House, London, 1981
“Polka,” Royal Opera, Nottingham, 1978,
Mixed media, watercolor, gouache, pen and ink on paper
Each signed and inscribed with annotations
31″ x 23 1/2″ largest frame
Provenance: Charles Spencer Theatre Gallery, London, 1986, purchased for $250, copy of original purchase invoice available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Eleven: J. Howell Russell (19th/20th Century)
Costume Designs Representing Various Countries, 1893
Watercolor and pencil on paper, each depicting an allegorical female figure in elaborate national costume (including The United States, China, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Africa, etc…) featuring heraldic emblems, flags, and ceremonial banners.
Each signed Howell Russell and dated 93
10 1/2″ x 6 3/4″ sight, 13 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ frame
Note: Possibly created in connection with the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Two: Sir William Nicholson (British, 1872-1949)
“Sarah Bernhardt,” woodcut depicting the French actress in a long black gown and cape holding a walking stick, Edition 29/30, signed and titled in pencil
11″ x 9 1/2″ sight
”Men playing cricket” from the ”Twelve Portraits” portfolio, 1897, color woodcut depicting two seated and standing male figures
8″ x 8″ sight
Provenance: (Sarah Bernhardt) Sotheby’s, New York, Dance, Theatre, Opera, Music Hall and Film Material, November 21, 1984, sale 5244, lot 9, purchased for $522.50 copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Two: Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
Pair of Scenic Designs for “Giselle,” 1946
Ink on paper depicting two theatrical stage settings featuring architectural ruins, trees, and landscape elements, studies for Act II of the ballet “Giselle,”
8 1/2″ x 11 1/2″ sight
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, Modern Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, Ballet and Theatre Arts, June 22, 1983, sale 5071, lot 200, purchased for $330, copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Three: Jack Cole (American, 1911-1974)
Theatrical Designs for “On the Riviera,” 1951
Watercolor and gouache sketches on illustration board, depicting colorful theatrical scenes featuring clowns, dancers, and performers, created for the Danny Kaye musical film On the Riviera
6″ x 8″ sight
Provenance: The Jack Cole Collection; Marina Henderson, London, purchased September 27, 1985, for £150; copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Four Framed Theatrical Costume Designs to include
two James Stewart Morcom (1906-1988) designs depicting male and female dancers; two Ritchie M. Spencer (20th Century)
Watercolor and gouache on paper, some with cut fabric
Each signed and annotated, United Scenic Artists label
25″ x 20″ largest frame
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Four Framed Theatrical Costume Designs to include
two Waldo Angelo (American, 1920-1992), “Blue Skies,” watercolor and ink on paper depicting Fred Astaire and Olga San Juan in theatrical costumes, signed and inscribed lower right; two Zack Brown (American, B.1949) costume designs for “On Your Toes,” one depicting Peggy Porterfield in a red gown and the other depicting a male dancer in a striped jacket and hat
24″ x 17 1/2″ largest frame
Provenance: (Waldo Angelo) Broadway Cares, Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, New York, September 20, 1991; purchased for $100, copy of receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Four Framed Theatrical Costume Designs to include
two Gregg Barnes (American, B.1956) watercolor and gouache costume designs, one depicting a woman in a gold gown and the other titled “Fanny”; and two L. Casey watercolor costume designs dated 1986
Each signed
23″ x 18 1/2″ largest frame
Provenance: (Barnes) Broadway Cares, Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, New York, September 20, 1991; purchased for $200, copy of receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Five: Lewis Brown (American 1928-2011)
set of four costume designs for “Our Town”, 1990, along with design for Central Park’s “Richard II”, 1961
Mixed media, watercolor, gouache, pen and ink on paper
Each signed and inscribed with annotations
22″ x 15 1/2″ largest frame
along with additional costume marked illegibly
Provenance: Broadway Cares, Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, New York, September 20, 1991; purchased for $600, copy of receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut
Francis Dixon (American, 1879-1967)
“Late Fall Landscape”
Oil on canvas depicting a late autumn landscape featuring a wooded hillside, bare trees, rolling hills in the distance, and a brightly colored orange tree in the foreground.
Signed lower right Francis Dixon
29″ x 38″ canvas
Note: tear to canvas upper center
Three Framed Landscape Paintings to include
Attributed to Henry Hitchings (American, 1824-1902), “Mountain Landscape with Figures on a Lake,” oil on board, unsigned, 6 1/4″ x 8 3/4″ sight
Provenance: Manchester-by-the-Sea collection;
Knut Norman (Swedish, 1896-1977), “Venetian Canal Scene,” oil on Masonite, signed lower right, 24 1/4″ x 27 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Schwenke Auctioneers, October 18, 2022, lot 29
Weir (European, 19th/20th Century), oil on canvas, signed Weir, 20″ x 24″ sight.
Provenance: Slawinski Auctioneers, April 7, 2013, lot 534.
Four Framed Johannes Kip (Dutch/British, 1652-1722) Engravings of Gloucestershire Estates, 18th Century
Hand-colored engravings from “The Ancient and Present State of Gloucestershire” by Robert Atkyns, to include “Kingsweston, the Seat of Edward Southwell,” “Alveston, the Seat of Edward Hill,” “Toddington, the Seat of Lord Tracy,” and “The Abbey in Cirencester, the Seat of Thomas Master Esq.,” each depicting a bird’s-eye view of an English country estate, archivally framed
18″ x 14″ sight each, 23″ x 26″ frame each
Provenance: Alderfer Auction, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, September 29, 2017, lot 3046, sold for $1,000.
Josef Krotter (Austrian, B.1894-D.)
Autumn Reflections
Oil on canvas housed in giltwood frame, featuring river landscape and autumn trees
Signed lower right Krotter
29″ x 37 3/4″ frame
Provenance: Clars Auction Gallery, July 16, 2016, lot 4630
Dutch School (19th Century)
Coastal Scene of a Ship Run Aground
oil on canvas, depicting a sailing vessel approaching a rocky shoreline beneath an expansive cloud-filled sky
Signed lower right illegibly, possibley Wm. Hamlin
21 1/2″ x 30″ canvas
Decorative Floral Still Life (20th Century)
Oil on canvas, depicting an arrangement of mixed flowers to include roses, lilies, and other blossoms in a classical urn resting on a stone ledge, having a cluster of fruit at the base against a dark background
Unsigned, housed in an ornate giltwood frame featuring carved scrolling foliage and shells
39″ x 29″ sight
Provenance: Collection from a Tarrytown, New York Estate
Three Framed Mixed Media and Watercolor Cityscapes
To include Ruth Petlock, mixed media collage, 21″ x 25 1/2″ frame; Michel Bepoix (French, B.1937), “Martini,” 1961, ink and gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right, 24″ x 30″ frame; and William A. Bostick (American, 1913-2007), cityscape watercolor, signed and dated 1963 lower left, 18″ x 20″.
Provenance: Ruth Petlock, GlaxoSmithKline LLC.
Set of Three Framed Views of London by Thomas Mann Baynes (British, 1794-1854)
Hand-Colored Aquatint Views of London, circa 1825
depicting panoramic views of the River Thames, Westminster Bridge, Houses of Parliament, and surrounding architecture, from a series illustrating Lieutenant Colonel Trench’s proposed improvements to the Thames waterfront, each housed in a black and gilt frame
16″ x 31 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Kaminski Auctions, October 15, 2017, Lot 2371.