- ARGOSY WORKSTATION DESK: From the
ARGOSY WORKSTATION DESK: From the estate of John Ariosa Jr., founder of the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts. Sold as is, not tested.
- ARAGO FRANCOIS Biographies of Distinguished
ARAGO FRANCOIS Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men. London: Longman Brown Green Longmans & Roberts 1857. 8vo blue-green blind-stamped cloth-backed boards gilt-lettered spine advertisement endpapers 12 pp. advertisement tipped into rear. Spine faded and ends bumped.
- ARGAND LAMP, PROB. MESSENGER &
ARGAND LAMP, PROB. MESSENGER & SONSFine English Gilt and Patinated Bronze Two-Light Argand Lamp, c. 1830-1850, probably Messenger & Sons, possibly for the Mexican market, flaming urn font, wreathed eagle and rattlesnake standard, foliate base, claw and ball feet, etched glass shades, h. 30 1/2 in., w. 17 in., d. 13 1/4 in . Provenance: Neal Auction Co, 1980s; 511 St. Ann Collection, Historic Pontalba, New Orleans
- Barclay (John)], Barclay His Argenis,
Barclay (John)], Barclay His Argenis, or the loves of Poliarchus & Argenis, London Henry Seile, 1625, first English edition translated from the Latin by Kingesmill Long, full leather binding (defective and incomplete)
- EMPIRE/VICTORIAN TRANSITIONAL MAHOGANY
EMPIRE/VICTORIAN TRANSITIONAL MAHOGANY SOFA American c. 1850 having a serpentine-arch back half-lyre arms and later red Chinese brocade upholstery. Dimensions: 36.5''H x 80''L.
- ERSARI ENSI RUG
ERSARI ENSI RUG
- GEORGIAN-STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY
GEORGIAN-STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY SOFAGeorgian-Style Carved Mahogany Sofa , arched crest rail, floral terminals, tapered legs, spade feet , h. 33 1/2 in., w. 73 in., d. 21 in.
- GEORGE RODRIGUE BLUE DOG ARGUS
GEORGE RODRIGUE BLUE DOG ARGUS 2002 SERIGRAPHFramed serigraph (silkscreen) on paper, Blue Dog Argus 2002, signed lower right George Rodrigue (Louisiana, California, 1944-2013), personalized "To Bob & Sandi" lower left, for the New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe of Argus, sight: approx 22"h, 34"w, overall: approx 32"h, 44"w, 20lbs
- The Tragedy of the Korosko by Arthur
The Tragedy of the Korosko by Arthur Conan Doyle London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1898. 8 vo. First edition after the first appearance in The Strand Magazine. Illustrated by Sidney Paget. Fullred leather with gilt embossed front board and gilt and tooled spine with 5 raised bands. Marbled edges and end papers. Presentation notice affixed to interior of front cover.
- Griset (Ernest), Griset's Grotesques
Griset (Ernest), Griset's Grotesques or Jokes drawn on wood with Rhymes by Tom Hood (engraved by the brothers Dalziel), London: George Routledge, 1867, 4to, decorative stamped cloth; together with Wilde (Oscar) The Happy Prince and other Stories, Duckworth, London, 1935, 3rd reprinting, illustrated by Charles Robinson, original cloth cover; and Kingsley (Charles), The Water Babies, illustrated by Warwick Goble, Macmillan 1909 (3)
- Ramusio Giovanni Ballista Delle
Ramusio Giovanni Ballista Delle Navigation Et Viaggi terzo volume pub. 1565 lacking maps. ?
- GEORGE RODRIGUE (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA,
GEORGE RODRIGUE (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1944-2013)George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, 1944-2013), "Argus", 2002, silkscreen, signed lower right, inscribed "Artist Proof" lower left, edition of 390 plus artist proofs, created for the Mardi Gras Krewe of Argus, 21 in. x 32 in., framed with title plaque. Ill.: Rodrigue, George and Wendy Wolfe Rodrigue. George Rodrigue Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné 1970-2007. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 2008, p. 172.
- PAIR OF REGENCY-STYLE MAHOGANY
PAIR OF REGENCY-STYLE MAHOGANY SOFASPair of Regency-Style Mahogany Sofas , straight back, downswept arms, loose cushion, H stretcher, tapered legs, casters, h. 33 in., w. 51 1/2 in., d. 29 in
- ARISTIDE MAILLOL, THE ECLOGUES
ARISTIDE MAILLOL, THE ECLOGUES OF VIRGIL, 1927 The Cranach Press / Emery Walker Limited, number 105 of 225 on hand-made paper of hemp and linen, text in Latin and English, 43 original woodcut illustrations by Maillot, full leather binding by W.H. Smith & Son (blind stamped inside rear cover), 13"h x 10"w
- BRITISH SAILOR'S WOOLIE "H.M.S.R.C.
BRITISH SAILOR'S WOOLIE "H.M.S.R.C. ARGUS 2 GUNS" WARSH...British Sailor's Woolie with Oval Cartouche Depicting the "H.M.S.R.C. Argus 2 Guns" Warship, 19th Century, in molded walnut frame with gilt liner
12 in. x 18 in. Framed 15.75 in. x 21.5 in.
Condition:
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- GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY
GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE-BACK SOFA With down-swept roll-over arms and three loose cushions on blind fret-carved block legs joined by h-stretchers. 32 x 6 ft. 5 in.
- 1 vol. Rostand, Edmond. L'Aiglon,
1 vol. Rostand, Edmond. L'Aiglon, Drame en Six Actes, en Vers. Paris: Charpentier & Fasquelle, 1900. First edition, 1/80 on Japon. 12mo, contemp. limp green morocco, gilt; extremities rubbed, fading to brown, spine ends rubbed & chipped. Presentation copy, inscription mounted in cellophane frame on front cover, "a Madame Beit / Tres respectueux hommage / de l'auteur / Edmund Rostand / Cambo, Janvier 1901."
- FRANCISCO GOYA. "TRAGATA PERRO,"
FRANCISCO GOYA. "TRAGATA PERRO," AQUATINT Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828). Aquatint, plate 58 from "Los Caprichos," 1799, plate size: 8 1/2 x 6 in., framed.
- Airy (O) Charles II, 4to., cont.
Airy (O) Charles II, 4to., cont. half red morocco gilt, Goupil & Co. 1901, number 210 of a limited edition of 300
- BIJAR RUG.
BIJAR RUG.
- THE NONESUCH PRESS a collection
THE NONESUCH PRESS a collection of eighteen books to include THE CONFESSIONS OF J.J. ROUSSEAU two vols 1938; HISTORIES OR TALES OF PAST TIMES TOLD BY MOTHER GOOSE 1925; THE MISTRESS WITH OTHER SELECT POEMS 1926; BENITO CERENO 1926 Estimate ?200-300 Benito Cereno - spine sunned boards with some spotting endpapers browned but internally clean. Basia - Binding defective some foxing Cowleys the Mistress - binding bumped and some marks perhaps a little grubby endpapers browned but mostly internally clean. Giovionas Glass - spine sunned cloth rubbed at edges internally clean A Stitch - chipping to spine and corners and rubbed internally ok Selected poems Alice Maynell - foxing and browning Latterday Symphony - worn at corners and edges endpapers browned Selected poems - Hopkins - case worn light wear to corners of boards internally ok. Mother goose - binding worn ex libris plate endpapers browned Blakes poetry and poems - cloth heavily faded corners bumped internally some spotting. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?300
- A child's gypsy bow-top caravan
A child's gypsy bow-top caravan with a canvas roof, the painted wooden frame with steering axle, the interior fitted with cupboards, benches and shutters, 230cm long and 220cm high
- JAMES MORIER, SECOND VOYAGE EN
JAMES MORIER, SECOND VOYAGE EN PERSE EN ARMENIE ET DANS L'ASIE MINEURE, PUBLISHED PARIS 1818, TWO VOLUMESJames Morier, Second Voyage en Perse en Armenie et Dans L'Asie Mineure, Published Paris 1818, Two Volumes,
- A mahogany Regency style sofa on
A mahogany Regency style sofa on sabre legs upholstered in sea blue and apricot striped shot silk 55ins wide
- GOTHIC STYLE CARVED OAK AMBOY The
GOTHIC STYLE CARVED OAK AMBOY The trapezoidal top with rosette cornice a central door and panels with blind tracery spaced by figures on pilasters the stand with trefoil arches and linen-fold back on a plinth and triple reeded feet; 4 ft. 4 1/2 in. x 27 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.
- FRENCH MAHOGANY SERPENTINE BACK
FRENCH MAHOGANY SERPENTINE BACK SOFAAntique French Mahogany Serpentine Back Sofa , conforming arms, tapered legs, block feet , h. 35 3/4 in., w. 64 3/4 in., d. 24 in Provenance: Whisnant Galleries Collection, New Orleans, LA.
- Trusler (J) The Works of William
Trusler (J) The Works of William Hogarth, 2 vols., 4to., cont. half calf (worn), Jones & Company 1833
- Attributed to Francis Barlow (British,
Attributed to Francis Barlow (British, c. 1626-1704)
A Spaniel Chasing Geese
oil on canvas
24 1/4 x 29 1/8 inches.
- 1 vol. Orbigny, Alcide d' Voyage
1 vol. Orbigny, Alcide d' Voyage Pittoresques dans les Deux Ameriques. Paris: L. Tenre, 1836. First edition. 4to, contemp. 1/4 calf & marbled bds., spine gilt; edge wear, spine rubbed. With 2 fold. maps + 268 copper & steel-engraved plates on 134 sheets. Internally generally clean & crisp. More than half of the plates are illustrations of the life, customs and history of the numerous tribes of the Indians of South America & Mexico. Sabin 57458; Field
- GASHGAI RUG.
GASHGAI RUG.
- Barthelemy (Jean Jacques, Abbe.)
Barthelemy (Jean Jacques, Abbe.) Travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece, 4 vols., 8vo., cont. half calf, 1796. Engraved maps and plates
- European travel. Boswell, James.
European travel. Boswell, James. An Account of Corsica, Third Edition, 1769. Portrait and map. - Forsyth, Joseph. Remarks on Antiquities, Arts and Letters During an Excursion in Italy, Second Edition, 1816 - Semple, Robert. Observations on a Journey Through Spain and Italy to Naples and thence to Smyrna and Constantinople, Second Edition, 2 vols., 1808 - Fischer, C.A. A Picture of Madrid, 1808. Orig. boards uncut - Planta, Edward. A New Picture of Paris, 12th Edition, 1820. 12mo. Folding maps a
- A quantity of Goss and other armourial
A quantity of Goss and other armourial china three glass wasp traps etc.
- J.A. INGRES, STUDY FOR APOTHEOISIS
J.A. INGRES, STUDY FOR APOTHEOISIS OF HOMER, 1827 Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French,1780-1867), figural study of Odysseus, white pastel, pencil, and gouache on brown paper mounted to board, faintly signed "Ingres", lower right, collection stamp for E.F. Haro lower left, information labels affixed to frame back, matted and framed under glass, 8"h x 8.5"w (sheet), 16"h x 18"w (frame)
- Barker (Henry Aston) & Burford
Barker (Henry Aston) & Burford (J), Description of the Island and City of Corfu, with Part of the Coast of Greece, Epirus, and the Suliote Chain of Mountains, in the Distance; the Whole Representation Embellished in the Foreground, with a Variety of Costume Worn by the Greeks, Assembled on Fort Neuf to Celebrate the annual Religious Festival of ''La Madonna:'' Now Exhibiting in H. A. Barker and J. Burford's Panorama, Strand, London: J. & C. Adlard, 1822, 8vo, with a partially hand coloured fold-
- SCARCE BLISS LITHOGRAPHED MOTHER
SCARCE BLISS LITHOGRAPHED MOTHER GOOSE INERTIA TOYScarce Bliss lithographed paper on wood Mother Goose inertia toy, with great imagery, having legs on front wheel that simulate goose walking when rolling, 13 1/2" l. Provenance: Collection of Diane and Steve Olin.
Condition:
Paper loss to one side of drive wheel.