A few examples of appraisal values for
BAUM AND MERCIER

• B. HESS MERCIER, BEARDED MAN, MIXED
  B. HESS MERCIER, BEARDED MAN, MIXED MEDIA, FRAME: 29 X 23-1/4 INB. Hess Mercier, Bearded Man, Mixed Media, Frame: 29 x 23-1/4 in
• Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
  Marius Jean Antonin Mercié (French 1845-1916) "A Bacchante Toying with the Young Pan" a carved white marble figural group depicting a life-sized bacchante teasing the young faun who pleads for his reed pipe a lion cub at his side signed "a. Mercie" on base raised on a carved marble pedestal figural group height 54 in. width 40 in. pedestal height 37 in. overall height 91 in. Note: One of the most accomplished and admired sculptors of his day Mercie was known for his monumental complex scenes. In this depiction of a Classical vignette he reveals his skill with multi-figural compositions. The gently twisting figure of the bacchante creates a sense of vibrancy and movement while the frolicking lion cub at the feet of the figures adds an unexpected and quixotic element of playfulness. This pervading air of lightheartedness is testament to the skill and aptitude of the sculptor; such a mood is not often easy to achieve successfully in marble. A recipient of the prestigious Grand Prix de Rome in 1868 Mercie received his initial training at l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the influential Alexandre Flaguiere (1831-1900) and the innovative Francois Jouffroy (1806-1882). His entry at the Paris Salon of 1872 "David Victorious" won him a first place medal and the attention of the Legion d'Honneur which awarded him a cross and a medal; Mercie was one of the few sculptors to eventually attain the rank of Grand Officer within the Legion. A popular teacher and instructor he was appointed Professor of Drawing and Sculpture at the École des Beaux Arts and was elected a member of the Academie Francaise in 1891. In 1913 he was named president of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Reference: Benezit. Dictionnaire des Peintres Librairie Grund 1976 vol. VII pp. 339 340. Please see the video
• BARBARA HESS MERCIER (AMERICAN,
  BARBARA HESS MERCIER (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) BEARDED MAN, FRAMED MIXED MEDIA, 29 X 23 INBarbara Hess Mercier (American, 20th century) Bearded Man, Framed Mixed Media, 29 x 23 in
• Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French,
  Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916) Quand même, circa 1890 gilt bronze inscribed A. Mercié, with F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris foundry mark and Réduction Mécanique/ A. Collas/ Breveté seal Height 33 inches. Property from the Estate of a Midwest Collector, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN
  CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN LEATHER BENCH Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) bench, with stained plywood frame and taupe-covered elongated rectangular seat above tapering square legs. 20.5" H x78" L x 18" D (approx.) Provenance: The Mercer Kitchen, Mercer Hotel, New York Note: The Mercer Kitchen at the Mercer Hotel was designed by Christian Liaigre in 1997, with an industrial aesthetic softened by luxurious comfort. These chairs are from the original Liaigre 1997 design and predate the 2023 renovation. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen was a landmark restaurant for celebrities, food lovers, and New Yorkers. NOTE: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also been completed at this location. Please email auctions@nyshowplace.com or call 212.633.6063 ext. 808 to make arrangements.
• Alfred Boucher (French 1850-1934)
  Alfred Boucher (French 1850-1934) La TerrassierBarbedienne foundrypatinated bronze with conforming green marble basesigned A. BOUCHER inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR PARIS the marble inscribed 16-X-1920height 22in (56cm); length 18in (46cm)
• Nine figural bottles including
  Nine figural bottles including Eiffel Tower, matador, double decker bus, motorcycle, French pottery, etc., and also one with unique classical label. Provenance: From the estate of David Langerman former top Salesman in US for Bayer Aspirin, Sales Manager for LAG Drug Co. in Chicago, Co-owner of Windmill Vitamins and Secretary of the Chicago Drug Club for many years.
• CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN
  CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN BAR CHAIRS, 4 Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) Bar Chairs, each with curved back, the stained plywood frame with taupe-covered seat above tapering square legs conjoined by stretchers. 39" H x 19" W x 16.6" D x 27" seat height Provenance: The Mercer Kitchen, Mercer Hotel, New York Note: The Mercer Kitchen at the Mercer Hotel was designed by Christian Liaigre in 1997, with an industrial aesthetic softened by luxurious comfort. These chairs are from the original Liaigre 1997 design and predate the 2023 renovation. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen was a landmark restaurant for celebrities, food lovers, and New Yorkers. NOTE: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also been completed at this location. Please email auctions@nyshowplace.com or call 212.633.6063 ext. 808 to make arrangements.
• CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN
  CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN BAR CHAIRS, 4 Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) Bar Chairs, each with curved back the stained plywood frame with taupe-covered seat above tapering square legs conjoined by stretchers. 39" H x 19" W x 16.6" D x 27" seat height Provenance: The Mercer Kitchen, Mercer Hotel, New York Note: The Mercer Kitchen at the Mercer Hotel was designed by Christian Liaigre in 1997, with an industrial aesthetic softened by luxurious comfort. These chairs are from the original Liaigre 1997 design and predate the 2023 renovation. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen was a landmark restaurant for celebrities, food lovers, and New Yorkers. NOTE: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also been completed at this location. Please email auctions@nyshowplace.com or call 212.633.6063 ext. 808 to make arrangements.
• CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER HOTEL BAR
  CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER HOTEL BAR CHAIRS, 4 Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) Bar Chairs, each with curved back the stained plywood frame with taupe-covered seat above tapering square legs conjoined by stretchers. 39" H x 19" W x 16.6" D x 27" seat height. Provenance: The Mercer Kitchen, Mercer Hotel, New York. Note: The Mercer Kitchen at the Mercer Hotel was designed by Christian Liaigre in 1997, with an industrial aesthetic softened by luxurious comfort. These chairs are from the original Liaigre 1997 design and predate the 2023 renovation. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen was a landmark restaurant for celebrities, food lovers, and New Yorkers. Note: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also be completed at this location. Please email auctions@nyshowplace.com or call 212.633.6063 ext. 816 or 841 to make arrangements.
• Jean-Pierre Masier (French,
  Jean-Pierre Masier (French, 1878-1957), pair of patinated bronze figures of young ballet dancers in tutus, second quarter 20th century, presented on matching polished black and white Grand Antique marble bases of disc form, each signed at the rear edge of the swirled bronze plinth \"Masier\", h. 12-3/4\".
• HENRI BAVIER (FRANCE, B. 1934)
  HENRI BAVIER (FRANCE, B. 1934) TWO PIECE LOT, TO INCLUD...Henri Bavier (France, b. 1934) Two Piece Lot, to include "Composition Mineral", oil on canvas, signed lower right Bavier '63 and on verso, along with a lithograph, signed lower right, 57" x 44". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Jean-Pierre Masier (French,
  Jean-Pierre Masier (French, 1878-1957), pair of patinated bronze figures of young ballet dancers in tutus, 20th century, presented on matching polished black and white Grand Antique marble bases of disc form, each signed at the rear edge of the swirled bronze plinth "Masier", h. 12-3/4".
• Etienne Prosper Berne-Bellecour
  Etienne Prosper Berne-Bellecour French, 1838-1910 Zouave with a Drum Estimate:$1,500-$2,500
• Pair of 19th Century French
  Pair of 19th Century French Bergeres with CarvedCrest. From a Scarsdale NY estate.
• Jean Barbault (French 1718-1762)
  Jean Barbault (French 1718-1762) nine engravings from Les Plus Beaux Edifices de Rome Moderne... 1763 Bouchard and Gravier Rome laid paper lion-in-shield watermark titles in French and Italian double-page prints include; "Vue des restes de l'Amphiteatre Flavien " "Vue de la Place de la Colonne Trajane" "Vue de la Place de la Rotonde" "Vue de la Place Colonne" and others plate 15 1/2 in. x 21 in. sheet 19 3/4 in. x 25 3/4 in.
• Bisque Figural Tobacco Humidor
  Bisque Figural Tobacco Humidor and Match Holder Bouffes-Pariesiens Baritone Rare hand painted bisque humidor depicting Ambale Courtecuisse (1822-1878) famous baritone with the stage name "Desire" wearing an elaborate stage costume and dipping a biscuit in a cup of tea. He stands in front of a tree trunk with a hollow trunk beside for matches strike on the side on a circular base impressed with "Bouffes-Parisiens" on the front edge and "Desire" on the back edge. Painted in vivid colors unmarked.
• CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN
  CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE, MERCER KITCHEN LEATHER BENCH Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) bench, with stained plywood frame and taupe-covered elongated rectangular seat above tapering square legs. 20.5" H x78" L x 18" D (approx.) Provenance: The Mercer Kitchen, Mercer Hotel, New York Note: The Mercer Kitchen at the Mercer Hotel was designed by Christian Liaigre in 1997, with an industrial aesthetic softened by luxurious comfort. These chairs are from the original Liaigre 1997 design and predate the 2023 renovation. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen was a landmark restaurant for celebrities, food lovers, and New Yorkers.
• JEAN BAIER, SIGNED SILKSCREEN
  JEAN BAIER, SIGNED SILKSCREEN Jean Baier (Swiss, b. 1932), "Composition 72", silkscreen on metallic/plastic substrate, signed "Baier" lower right, titled and numbered (65/200), 19.75"squ
• PORCELAIN ALLEGORICAL FIGURAL GROUP
  PORCELAIN ALLEGORICAL FIGURAL GROUP FEATURING MERCURY / HERMES: Mercury and the baby Bacchus Unidentified cross sword marks under glaze. 12''h. 9'' dia. at the base. Restoration evident on wings. From the collection of Banana George Blair.
• Sterling hairbrush and mirror;
  Sterling hairbrush and mirror; cut glass perfume bottle with sterling lid missing stopper; sterling repousse floral button hook; petitpoint purse with neoclassical scenes; pearl beaded neckpiece; and three pairs of mother of pearl opera glasses marked ''Lamier Paris '' ''Maxim France '' and ''Lemaire Paris.''
• An American Cartier bar set
  An American Cartier bar set comprising a Sterling silver mounted bottle opener and two Sterling silver bottle tops for Perrier Water in original Cartier box together with three silver plated bottle collors.
• PAIR ROSEWOOD MERIDIENNES, ATTR.
  PAIR ROSEWOOD MERIDIENNES, ATTR. BELTERPair of American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Meridiennes, 19th c., attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, in the pattern commonly referred to as "Fountain Elms", floral crest, scrolled undulated crest rail with trumpet accents, foliate decoration, molded arm, floral seat rail, cabriole legs, casters, h. 40 in., w. 41 in., d. 28 in. Provenance: The Schoenberger Collection, 1812 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans.
• Antonin Mercié (French,
  Antonin Mercié (French, 1795-1875) Cast by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paris, 19th Century David Vainqueur bronze signed A. Mercié and inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur Paris Height overall 31 5/8 inches.
• AFTER LAURENT DE LA HYRE AND
  AFTER LAURENT DE LA HYRE AND ENGRAVED BY SCHROEDER (FRENCH 1606-1656) LES BAIGNEUSES Engraving: 15 x 19 1/2 in. (sight) Framed
• PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR AND R. GIUNO,
  PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR AND R. GIUNO, BRONZE Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919) and Richard Guino (French, 1890-1973), "Buste de Paris, Barbu", modeled 1915, cast bronze with blue/black patina, cast signed 'Renoir' and with foundry stamp for Alexis Rudier, Paris, on granite block base, 28"h x 22"l x 11"w (bronze), 34"h (total)
• PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR AND R. GIUNO,
  PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR AND R. GIUNO, BRONZE Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919) and Richard Guino (French, 1890-1973), "Buste de Paris, Barbu", modeled 1915, cast bronze with blue/black patina, cast signed 'Renoir' and with foundry stamp for Alexis Rudier, Paris, on granite block base, 28"h x 22"l x 11"w (bronze), 34"h (total)
• Jacques Martin-Ferrieres French,
  Jacques Martin-Ferrieres French, 1893-1972 Bois de Boulogne Estimate:$2,000-$4,000
• FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (FRANCE,
  FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (FRANCE, 1810-1892) Romanesque style well proportioned lathe-turned slate shallow footed bowl having gilt bronze and silver banding (marked F. Barbedienne) with Minerva head lugs and looped leafy Bacchus head handles, late 19th c., Paris. 9 3/4" x 14 1/2" x 11", professionally repaired crack and chip.
• M. Bauer (20th Century) Cast bronze
  M. Bauer (20th Century) Cast bronze with brown patina depicting a young man mid-swing with a bowling ball or bacci ball in his right hand stamped on the base "M. Bauer" mounted on a black marble base overall apprx. 9"H with the base.
• MURAT BRIERRE, (2) CUT SHEET
  MURAT BRIERRE, (2) CUT SHEET METAL SCULPTURES Murat Brierre (Haitian, 1938-1988), cut and shaped steel, each incised "BRIERRE", includes a large smiling sun, approx. 22.5"dia; and a figure with an animal in its lap, 15"h x 7.5"w
• MILLANT, BERNARD, AND JEAN FRANCOIS
  MILLANT, BERNARD, AND JEAN FRANCOIS RAFFIN L'ARCHET L'Archet 2000, four volumes, boxed, with original bill of sale.
• Bailey Banks & Biddle boxed gold
  Bailey Banks & Biddle boxed gold fox head shirt studs and cufflinks with garnet eyes.
• HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON, RUE
  HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON, RUE MOUFFETARD, PARISHenri Cartier-Bresson(French, 1908-2004)Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1995silver-gelatin printRue Mouffetard, Paris. (1954) silver gelatin print; with Cartier-Bresson's signature in black ink to the lower ri
• 2 FIGURAL BANKSca. late
  2 FIGURAL BANKSca. late 19th-early 20th century; French majolicaware woman bank with gray-tone hair in bun, marked #7362, 3-RA, 6 3/4"h, Condition: very good; molded bisqueware cat on demijohn bottle with hand painted accents, 4 1/2"h, Condition: minor paint loss, very good
• After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie
  After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916) david vainqueur Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a semi-nude figure sheathing his sword, his foot resting on Goliath's head, raised on a cast circular base, inscribed 'A. Mercie'. H: 24 1/4 in. - good appearance - minor wear to patina at torso - sword is slightly bent