A few examples of appraisal values for
DESDEMONA

• GEORGIAN NEEDLEWORK PANEL DEPICTING
  GEORGIAN NEEDLEWORK PANEL DEPICTING OTHELLO AND DESDEMONA LATE 18TH CENTURY the oval panel worked in silk with painted faces, hands, and sky, depicting Desdemona in contemporary dress seated at a table, a dog at her feet, while Othello gestures through a pillared archway to the Grand Canal, in a giltwood frame24cm x 29cmProperty of a Scottish Borders family
• Elizabeth Barincole (19th
  Elizabeth Barincole (19th Century)/Desdemona/signed and dated 1833/pencil, 14cm x 9.5cm and/19th Century English School/Beached Fishing Boat/pen, ink and wash, 5cm x 9cm/and another
• OTHELLO SHAKESPEARIAN SCENE
  OTHELLO SHAKESPEARIAN SCENE O/CLarge 19th century oil on canvas genre painting, depicting the Shakespearian character Othello meeting his future wife, Desdemona, and her father in their Venetian home. Unsigned. Likely original carved giltwood frame. Sight - 29 1/2" H x 39 3/4" W, Framed - 39 1/2" H x 49 5/8" W. Probably European, mid to late 19th century. Condition: Overall cracquelure, especially to the upper right quadrant. Minor tear in upper left quadrant with corresponding patch en verso. Scattered overall losses to frame with significant losses to right side and scattered re-gilding.
• A German Porcelain Figural Group
  A German Porcelain Figural Group depicting Othello and Desdemona on a terrace the base with gilt highlights marked Germany. Width 14 1/2 inches.
• AN ÉMILE PICAULT (FRENCH 1833-1915)
  AN ÉMILE PICAULT (FRENCH 1833-1915) A FRAMED PATINATED ...AN ÉMILE PICAULT (French 1833-1915) A FRAMED PATINATED BRONZE PLAQUE "Othello and Desdemona," circa 1880, circular depicting Shakespeare's Othello in Moorish garb standing over his partially draped Venetian wife Desdemona recumbent upon a chaise, within classical interior, signed in the plate "E. Picault," mounted in Gothic style reticulated border patinated bronze frame. Diameter: 21"
• (SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM) GRABHORN
  (SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM) GRABHORN PRESS The Tragedie of Othello The Moore of Venice. [San Francisco:] Grabhorn Press 1956. Folio quarter morocco over decorative boards title in gilt to spine. Illustrated with woodblocks by Mary Grabhorn. One of 185 copies printed on handmade paper. Corners bumped; intermittent brownspotting.
• EMILE-LOUIS PICAULT 'OTHELLO &
  EMILE-LOUIS PICAULT 'OTHELLO & DESDEMONA' RELIEF PLAQUEEmile-Louis Picault (after) (French, 1833-1915) Othello and Desdemona Patinated bronze 13 1/2" in diameter A late 19th c. cast bronze bas-relief wall medallion after Emile-Louis Picault's 1878 medallion Othello and Desdemona, with the title Shakespearean Moor standing above his nude reclining wife. Condition Some general wear and verdigris.
• CARLOS ALONSO OTHELLO Y DESDEMONA
  CARLOS ALONSO OTHELLO Y DESDEMONA Watercolor on paper: 22 1/4 x 29 in. Framed; lower right signed and dated: Alonso/69
• CARLOS ALONSO OTHELLO Y DESDEMONA
  CARLOS ALONSO OTHELLO Y DESDEMONA Watercolor on paper: 22 1/4 x 29 in. Framed; lower right signed and dated: Alonso/69
• Coalport Figure of Ophelia from the
  Coalport Figure of Ophelia from the Shakesperian Heroines Collection Limited Edition Boxed
• Art Deco Spelter Figure of Othello
  Art Deco Spelter Figure of Othello
• DESMOND HEELEY. "TITUS," GOUACHE ON
  DESMOND HEELEY. "TITUS," GOUACHE ON PAPER (British, 1931-2016). Costume design for "Titus Andronicus," initialed DH ll, sight size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., framed.
• Diane Corisande de Andoins Mistress
  Diane Corisande de Andoins Mistress of Henri IV DS Diane d'Andoins (1554-1621) who preferred to be called Corisande (and was usually referred to as La Belle Corisande) apparently from a fictional romantic figure became the mistress of Henri of Navarre who became Henri IV the first Bourbon king of France. DS 2pp 9 x 12.5 in. 1606. Signed Corisane Demdoyns. Diane was accused of trying to get Henry to repudicate his wife Marguerite (who was the youngest daughter of Catherine d'Medici) so she could become his legitimate spouse. Marguerite for her part attempted to poison Henry then shot at him (and missed). During the Renaissance mistresses could have real power and reportedly Diane did. They could appoint ministers make laws etc. Condition: Light even toning surface soil and scuffing along edges. A few pencil notations by later cataloguers. Mounted on light cardstock docketing on last page visible.
• Coalport Lustre Shakesperian
  Coalport Lustre Shakesperian Classical Heroines Ophelia Limited Edition
• Jose Varona Argentinian, b. 1930
  Jose Varona Argentinian, b. 1930 Costume Design for Beverly Sills as Queen Shemakha in Rimsky-Korsakov's "Le Coq d'Or," New York Cit. Estimate: $500  - $700
• EMMANUELA DE NORA, ORIG. BOUND
  EMMANUELA DE NORA, ORIG. BOUND MS. AND ART "From the Sea...", 1964-1969, 18 hand-written poems, the first in English, the rest in Italian, each with a facing gouache painting, on onion skin paper, in decorative leather binding attributed to Ganiaris, Athens, inscribed and signed "Emmanuela", 6"h x 4.75"w
• Desmond Heeley British, b. 1932
  Desmond Heeley British, b. 1932 Costume Design for Beverly Sills as Norina in Donizetti's "Don Pasquale," Act I, Scene II, Metropoli.. Estimate: $400  - $600
• BOOK: COUNTESS DESMOND,
  BOOK: COUNTESS DESMOND, SAINTHILL, 1861, DROMOLANDOld Countess of Desmond by Richard Sainthill, University Press, London, 1861. Bound in 3/4 leather with marbled boards. Measures 8 1/2" tall. Some wear to covers and foxing throughout. Part of a collection of books from Dromoland Castle in today's sale. Provenance: Dromoland Castle, County Clare, Ireland. From the library of Sir Edward O'Brien, 2nd Baronet (1705-1765), inherited by his son, Sir Lucius O'Brien, 3rd Baronet (1731-1795), then by his son, Sir Edward O'Brien, 4th Baronet (1773-1837). The library was pretty much intact until 1962, when Donough O'Brien, the 16th Baron Inchiquin, was forced to sell the castle and its contents at public auction. The December 1962 sale -- conducted by James Adams & Sons of Dublin -- was attended by Gioia Marconi Braga, the daughter of Beatrice O'Brien and inventor Guglielmo Marconi. O'Brien was the daughter of the 14th Baron Inchiquin (1839-1900). Braga purchased a number of volumes from the auction and brought them to the U.S. Thence by descent in the family. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Deborah Jones (1921-2012)/Classical
  Deborah Jones (1921-2012)/Classical Facade/probably a stage design/signed/oil on board, 45.5cm x 54cm/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
• SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM Hamlet Prince
  SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM Hamlet Prince of Denmark; A Tragedy. London: Printed by J. Darby for A. Bettesworth 1723. 12mo later quarter parchment over marbled boards untrimmed. Second edition of John Hughes' revised text first issued in London 1718 lacking initial blank but with advertisements on verso of last leaf for books printed by M. Poulson. Jaggard 308 cites only 6 known copies of this edition; in its untrimmed full margined condition it may be unique. Without frontispiece which has been noted in one copy and with questionable authenticity. Ex-libris bibliographer Percival F. Hinton; pencilled bibliographical notes on front free endpaper; otherwise fine.
• OSCAR WILDESalome
  OSCAR WILDESalome Estimate:$600-$900
• HONORE DESMOND SHARRER (AMERICAN,
  HONORE DESMOND SHARRER (AMERICAN, 1920-2009) "WOMAN LISTENING" Caseine on paper. Pencil signed 'Sharrer' (lower right).
• A Georgian oval needlework
  A Georgian oval needlework sampler of a woman placing flowers upon Shakespeare's grave, 32cm x 25cm
• William Etty (1787-1849 British)
  William Etty (1787-1849 British) Odalisque (Nude Male)
• DESOTO PARTIAL NUDE HOOD
  DESOTO PARTIAL NUDE HOOD ORNAMENT/MASCOT1936- DeSoto "Airflow" partially nude art deco woman with wings, mounted on a presentation base, ornament measuring 4" x 7".
• DESMOND HEELEY. COSTUME DESIGN,
  DESMOND HEELEY. COSTUME DESIGN, GOUACHE (British, 1931-2016). Gouache on paper, costume design "Titus" for the production "Titus Andronicus" unsigned, 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in., framed.
• A Desna Crystal Figurine of a
  A Desna Crystal Figurine of a Floating Nude Grace Frosted crystal figure of scantily clad maiden floating on a cloud. Marked with "Desna" underneath. Measures apprx. 6-5/8"T x 12"L x 2-3/4"W.
• An Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby
  An Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby Metallic Lace Evening Gown strapless with bronze metallic braided trim together with matching stole. Labeled: Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby.
• Pharaoh's Daughter embroidered &
  Pharaoh's Daughter embroidered & cross stitch sampler, silk on wool, signed Deborah Ferris, undated c 1800, 6-verse motto, Moses in striped green basket surrounded by bulrushes & the Pharaoh's daughter in brilliant red wrap, her arms raised in alarm, 2 swans float serenely on the whip-stitched water, bordered by a tight strawberry pattern with rose sprays emanating from each corner, 16-1/2" x 12" sight, in wood frame, 18-3/8" x 13-3/4" overall, tiny holes in fabric
• ELIZABETH DELSON, METAMORPHOSES
  ELIZABETH DELSON, METAMORPHOSES V, ALL THAT JAZZ, OIL, GESSO, COLORED GLASS ON PAPER, 20-3/4 X 16-3/4 INElizabeth Delson, Metamorphoses V, All That Jazz, Oil, Gesso, Colored Glass on Paper, 20-3/4 x 16-3/4 in
• ANTEBELLUM SOUTHERN PORTRAIT OF A
  ANTEBELLUM SOUTHERN PORTRAIT OF A DEMURE YOUNG LADY IN ORIGINAL FRAME, CA 1840 She is depicted in neoclassical robe, with flowers gathered in the front, a blue and white stoneware water jug looped over her right elbow, a garden behind having a brooding large statue of a lion. Oval image in rectangular gilt frame with spandrel. OS: 27 1/2" x 22", SS: 23" x 18", cleaned, fine condition.
• DESMOND HEELEY. TWO COSTUME
  DESMOND HEELEY. TWO COSTUME DESIGNS, GOUACHE (British, 1931-2016). 1.) Petite Courtier with Flowers, gouache and graphite, initialed "DH" lr, with note attached on verso written by Desmond Heeley to Joseph Warfield, sheet size: 5 3/4 x 4 in., framed. 2.) "Lavinia" gouache and graphite, costume for the production of "Titus Andronicus" initialed "DH" lr, titled ul and ur, sight size: 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 in., framed.
• DESMOND HEELEY. "LORENZO,"
  DESMOND HEELEY. "LORENZO," GOUACHE ON PAPER (British, 1931-2016). Costume design for "The Merchant of Venice" 1988, signed "Heeley '88" lr, sheet size: 12 3/4 x 10 1/2 in., framed.
• ELIZA MOORE (AMERICAN, 20TH
  ELIZA MOORE (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) "THE TEMPTER" Watercolor and collage on paper. Signed 'E. Moore' (lower right) and dated '1979' (lower left).
• OOB - Portrait of a Young Lady
  OOB - Portrait of a Young Lady Prior Hamblin School a bust portrait with swagged and corded drape to left the girl in a black dress with grey ribbon trim lace collar gold heart necklace her auburn hair up in braids in period molded walnut frame wit
• English School late 18th/early 19th
  English School late 18th/early 19th c. "Theseus Deserting Ariadne on the Island of Naxos" oil on canvas unsigned 16 in. x 22 in. in a gessoed and giltwood frame. Provenance: Previously in the Collection of South Florida Art Institute Hollywood c. 1982. Note: This painting spans the cusp of Neoclassicism and Romanticism with its Classical figures from the Greek myth about Ariadne and its Romantic atmospheric painting technique. Ariadne is depicted here in brilliant red as she is in John Vanderlyn's painting of the same myth. She sleeps as Theseus is led by Athena to his ship as ordered to do by Bacchus who wished to take Ariadne for his bride.