A few examples of appraisal values for
DROUOT

• EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH, 1859-1945),
  EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH, 1859-1945), PAX LABOR Early 20th century, patinated bronze, signed E. Drouot to terrace with foundry pastille F. P. SANSON SUCCr. HAMBURG NEUERWALL 4, the bronze socle engraved to waist 1877 18 Oct 1902 with gallery plaque engraved PAX LABOR / Par E. Drouot Salon Des Beaux Arts, presented on a later Classical style white-painted wooden plinth.
• EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH, 1859-1945) SCULPTURE
  EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH, 1859-1945) SCULPTURE Bronze, roux marble. Signed E. Drouot (in cast).
• PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A RECUMBENT
  PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A RECUMBENT LION Patinated bronze sculpture of a recumbent lion, in the manner of Edouard Drouot (French 1859-1945), modeled behind a tree branch with an alert and intent gaze, foundry mark to base "Meridian Bronze London". 5.25" H x 14.25" W x 9.5" D
• LATE NAPOLEON III BRASS-MOUNTED PLUM
  LATE NAPOLEON III BRASS-MOUNTED PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY AND LEATHER CARTONNIERStamped twice on the back, ' Augros... 12, Rue Drouot, Paris, Sièges....'. And indistinctly signed in ink under the marble. 5 ft. 3 1/4 in. x 36 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. Condition In good overall condition with expected nicks and wear. With one key. Structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• LéONARD DEFRANCE (1735-1805): LA
  LéONARD DEFRANCE (1735-1805): LA VISITE à LA FORGEOil on panel, c. 1789, signed 'L. Defrance' and inscribed 'Liege' lower right. 16 x 22 3/4 in., 20 x 26 1/2 in. (frame). Literature: F. Dehousse, M. Pacco and M. Pauchen, Léonard Defrance, l'oeuvre peint, 1985, cat. no. 282, illust. p. 159. Possibly sold Sotheby's, London, October 26, 1960, Lot 120; Galerie Cailleux, Paris; Sold Drouot, Beaussant & Levèvre, April 19, 2016, Lot 6; Didier-Aaron, NY. The Estate of Matthew Rutenberg Condition Some rubbing around the edges under the frame. Inpainting. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• EDOUARD DROUOT (FR1859 - 1945) MARBLE
  EDOUARD DROUOT (FR1859 - 1945) MARBLE BUST Signed on the back. From a Queens NY estate. Dimensions: 21"H Condition: Crack / repair on pedestal base. As is.
• LOUIS XV ORMOLU-AND BRASS-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD
  LOUIS XV ORMOLU-AND BRASS-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH MARQUETRY BUREAU Ã CYLINDER, POSSIBLY BY DENIS GENTRYWith a two candle slides, a fitted interior, with tooled leather document cases and writing surfaces, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabots. 42 3/4 x 4 ft. 3 in. x 29 1/2 in. Note: While apparently unsigned, this bureau à cylindre with its musical trophies and reserves with quarter veneered panels within broad scroll outlines relates to the work of Denis Gentry (maître in 1754). A closely related bureau bearing the maker's stamp was sold by Drouot, Paris, lot 205. Another is illustrated in P. Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Francais du XIIIe Siecle , p. 354. Other possible makers are Francois Bayer and Francois-Gaspard Teune, for which there is a small scale example in the Louvre inlaid with floral bouquets. Condition With key. The central drawer and a side drawer locks do not appear to function. The writing slides and roll top are stiff to use. Veneer replacements along the edge of the pull out writing slide. Minor patches and veneer lifting throughout. The leather on the writing surfaces likely replaced. Minor wear and a few splits, losses and small repairs to the veneer. Structurally sound. In good restored condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• E. DROUOT (FRANCE, 1859-1945) BRONZE
  E. DROUOT (FRANCE, 1859-1945) BRONZE WOMAN French peasant girl holding picnic hamper, mounted as a lamp, signed "Drout". From an Armonk, NY estate. Dimensions: Bronze only, 20" h, to top of lamp 32.25" h. Condition: Some polishing marks to bronze, some old polish residue.
• AFTER EDOUARD DROUOT (FRANCE, 1859-1945),
  AFTER EDOUARD DROUOT (FRANCE, 1859-1945), LE COQ Patinated bronze, dark brown patinated bronze model of a cockrel perched proudly on a green patinated stump, incised signature "E. DROUOT" to terrace edge.
• EDOUARD DROUOT (1859-1945) FRENCHAn
  EDOUARD DROUOT (1859-1945) FRENCHAn early 20th century patinated terracotta bust of a young woman wearing a kerchief on her head, raised upon an integral molded plinth, signed verso in script 'Drouot' for Edouard Drouot (1859-1945) French. Surface wear and minor abrasions to base. Measuring 23" high.
• Michel Delarasse. Floor lamp. c. 1990,
  Michel Delarasse. Floor lamp. c. 1990, wrought iron, bronze. 61½ h × 19 dia in. result: $1,625. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Provenance: Cartier, Paris | Hôtel Drouot, 21 June 2013, Lot 185 | Private Collection
• ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE GERICAULT (FRANCE,
  ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE GERICAULT (FRANCE, 1791-1824)DESCRIPTION: A sketch drawing on paper attributed to Theodore Gericault, depicting six robed philosophers, inscribed on the verso. Framed. Provenance: Purchased from Drouot Auction in the 1960s CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: Image H. 5 7/8" x W. 5 3/8" , Overall H. 11.5" x W. 11" CONDITION: Some foxing and tear to paper. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE GERICAULT (FRANCE,
  ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE GERICAULT (FRANCE, 1791-1824)DESCRIPTION: A sketch drawing on paper attributed to Theodore Gericault, depicting a study of a goat's head, stamped on sheet and inscribed on the verso. Framed. Provenance: Purchased from Drouot Auction in the 1960s CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: Image H. 4.5" x W. 6.75" , Overall H. 10.75" x W. 13" CONDITION: Some foxing. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE GERICAULT (FRANCE,
  ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE GERICAULT (FRANCE, 1791-1824)DESCRIPTION: A sketch drawing on paper attributed to Theodore Gericault, depicting a seated male, inscribed on the verso. Framed. Provenance: Purchased from Drouot Auction in the 1960s. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: Image H. 5.75" x W. 3 3/8" , Overall H. 11.75" x W. 9.5" CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• 2 INDONESIAN MASKS, LATE 19TH/EARLY
  2 INDONESIAN MASKS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C.2 hand carved wooden Indonesian masks: barong mask, Bali, c. 1900 and Javanese mask, Ex-collection of Beurdeley & Cie, purchased at Drouot-Richelieu Auction, Paris, 1997. Sizes: 1) 7.5'' x 6'' x 4.5'' (19 x 15 x 11 cm); 2) 9.25'' x 11.25'' x 6.75'' (23 x 29 x 17 cm). Provenance: David and Barbara Fraser. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• 2 CERAMIC BOWLS, HAN DYNASTY, CHINA2
  2 CERAMIC BOWLS, HAN DYNASTY, CHINA2 Chinese Ceramic Bowls, Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE). Ex-collection of Beurdeley & Cie. Purchased at Drouot-Richelieu Auction, Paris, 1997. Sizes: 1) 3.5'' x 5'' (9 x 13 cm); 2) 4'' x 5'' (10 x 13 cm). Provenance: David and Barbara Fraser. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• ANTOINE VILLARD (FRENCH 1867-1934) A
  ANTOINE VILLARD (FRENCH 1867-1934) A PAINTING, "LEMONS ...ANTOINE VILLARD (French 1867-1934) A PAINTING, "Lemons and Apples Still Life," oil on canvas, signed M/L, "A. Villard," verso original gallery labels; 13" x 16", framed 23" x 25 3/4". Provenance: Hotel Drouot, Salle no. II, Paris, France Condition: No notable issues. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• ALEXIS GRITCHENKO (UKRANIAN 1883-1977)ALEXIS
  ALEXIS GRITCHENKO (UKRANIAN 1883-1977)ALEXIS GRITCHENKO (UKRANIAN 1883-1977) Mystras , 1921 watercolor and pencil on paper 31 x 26.5 cm (12 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.) [sight] signed lower left, dated and titled lower right PROVENANCE Acquired by the present owner at Salle Drouot Auctions, Paris, in 1972 CONDITION N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• ALEXIS GRITCHENKO (UKRANIAN 1883-1977)ALEXIS
  ALEXIS GRITCHENKO (UKRANIAN 1883-1977)ALEXIS GRITCHENKO (UKRANIAN 1883-1977) Mosque , 1921 watercolor and pencil on paper 24.5 x 27.5 cm (9 5/8 x 10 3/4 in.)[sight] signed and dated lower right PROVENANCE Acquired by the present owner at Salle Drouot Auctions, Paris, in 1972 CONDITION N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• CORNELIS DUSART (DUTCH 1660-1704)CORNELIS
  CORNELIS DUSART (DUTCH 1660-1704)CORNELIS DUSART (DUTCH 1660-1704) Le bouveur seduit red chalk on paper 31.2 x 21.2 cm (12 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.) PROVENANCE Collection of Monsieur F.N. (per notes on the backing) Vente Hotel Drouot, Salle 1, no. 2, Boisgirard Commissaire Priseur, May 25, 1939 CONDITION Observed out of the frame, the work is in overall good condition. Foxing throughout with areas of discoloration, several water stains to the right edge of the sheet. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• JEAN LOUIS ERNEST MEISSONIER(French,
  JEAN LOUIS ERNEST MEISSONIER(French, 1815-1891) Les Deux Van de Velde , the brothers Van de Velde, Willem (1633-1707) and his brother Adriaen (1636-1672), signed lower left conjoined "EMeissonier 1856", oil on panel, 10-5-8 x 8-3/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 16 x 13-3/4 in. Note: Exhibited: Paris Salon of 1857, No. 1887, as Amateur de tableaux chez un peintre; 26 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1860, Tableaux de l'ecole moderne tir‚s de collections d'amateurs, no.259, (as Amateur chez un peintre; lent by Baron Michel de Tr‚taigne). Literature: Sterling, Charles, and Margaretta Salinger. French Paintings: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art . Vol. 2, Vol. 2. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966, pp 149-150 file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/French_Paintings_A_Catalogue_of_the_Collection_of_The_Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art_Vol_2_Nineteenth.pdf Provenance: Ex-collection of Baron Michel de Tr‚taigne, Paris, France, by 1860; Hotel Drouot, Paris, February 19, 1872, No. 46; Laurent-Richard, sale Hotel Drouot, Paris, May 23, 1878, No. 45; Catherine Lorillard Wolfe, New York, 1878-1887; By bequest to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1887-after 1966 Condition: panel shaved and cradled, vertical and horizontal splits, crackle, retouch scattered throughout and within draw crackle; frame with some losses to gilding
• PAIR OF STUDIO OF JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID
  PAIR OF STUDIO OF JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID FRENCH, 1748 - 18...Pair of Studio of Jacques-Louis David French, 1748 - 1825 to include a seated portrait of Monsieur Charles Percoul along with a seated portrait of Madame Genevieve Jacqueline Pecoul both oil on canvas unsigned housed in matching giltwood period frames both 36 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches Provenance: Christie's New York 8/23/2021 Lot 84, estimated at $20,000 - $30,000 (Probably) Pierre Seriziat (Probably) Sostene Moreau, Paris his sale, Hotel Drouot, Paris, 28 February 1912, lots 4 and 5 George Joseph Demotte (1877 - 1925), Paris Jacques Leon Stern (1882 - 1949), Paris and New York his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 3 November 1950, lots 51 and 52 as Jacques-Louis David Collection Baron and Baroness Cassel (nee van Doorn) their sale, Galerie Charpentier, Paris, 9 March 1954, lots 27 and 28, as Jacques-Louis David private collection 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.
• DAVID TENIERS THE YOUNGER (1610 - 1690)David
  DAVID TENIERS THE YOUNGER (1610 - 1690)David Teniers II (the Younger) (Belgium, 1610 - 1690) "Dit le Jeune" Oil on Board. Initialed middler right. Provenance: Collection of Joze de Madrazo (1781-1859), Collection of Marquese de Salamanca, Public auction Hotel Drouot de Paris last quarter of 1800s. Size: 7.25 x 8.75 in. Unframed. Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. 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. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• PUBLISHED EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM LIMESTONE
  PUBLISHED EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM LIMESTONE USHABTIAncient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, ca. 1292 to 1189 BCE. A gorgeous ushabti figure carved by hand from gray-white limestone exhibiting a slender form. The figure presents standing in mummiform with fused legs atop protruding feet while crossing both arms atop her chest. A pair of hoes painted in black extends from her hands, signifying her duty to tend the fields of Osiris in the afterlife, and a black seed bag is painted behind her right shoulder. Additional red pigment creates stripes bangles that adorn each wrist, the 'beaded' ornamentation of her elaborate wesekh broad collar, and the profile of her plump lips. Her haunting yet serene countenance stares outwards with almond-shaped eyes while slender brows and large, almost Hathoric ears further define her appearance, all framed within the thick lappets of her sizable wig. One can only imagine how intricate and colorful this artifact was when first created, and her beauty has endured through the millennia. Size: 2.6" W x 7.7" H (6.6 cm x 19.6 cm); 8.6" H (21.8 cm) on included custom stand. Ushabti were first introduced in the Middle Kingdom as substitutes for the mummy in case it was destroyed. During the Second Intermediate Period inscribed wooden figures called shawabtis (after the Egyptian word for wood, shawab) began to be placed in tombs. During the New Kingdom, ushabti assumed a new role as servant figures for the deceased. They were now depicted with agricultural equipment. By the Third Intermediate Period, the number of shabti placed in the tomb was set at 401 (365 workers and 36 overseers). During the Late Period the tomb figures became known as ushabtis ('answerers'), these figures represented servants who would magically answer when called upon to perform agricultural duties for the Pharaoh (in the form of Osiris) in the afterlife. Their main function was to ensure the individual's comfort and freedom from daily labor in the next life. Published in Eisenberg, J. "Art of the Ancient World." Vol. XXIX, New York, 2018, no. 138 Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 86.1.23 Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York, New York, USA; ex-Drouot Hotel, Paris, France, May 2016; ex-private G.F. Burgh collection, The Hague, Netherlands, 1984 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171576 Condition: Small losses to front of feet as shown. Large chips atop feet and along right buttock, with abrasions and fading to pigment, minor softening to some finer details, and light encrustations, otherwise in excellent condition. Lovely remains of black and red pigment across obverse, wig, and behind right shoulder, and wonderful preservation to overall form. Figure is attached and adhered to display stand and cannot be removed.
• EXHIBITED TAINO WOOD ZEMI COHOBA STAND,
  EXHIBITED TAINO WOOD ZEMI COHOBA STAND, C-14 TESTEDPre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 15th to early 16th century CE. Incredible! An exemplary wood zemi figure that served as both a vehicle and a symbol of Taino hallucinogenic transformation. A ceremonial stand for a vegetal entheogen known as cohoba - traces of which still present! Perhaps intended to represent the effects of cohoba, the figure is emaciated with a prominent arched spine as though fasting and displays a drug-induced countenance of gritting teeth and huge, open eyes, as if swelling with tears from the process of inhalation. He squats atop an annular plinth with hands on knees, which flank his erect phallus. His sizable ears are pierced with annular drill holes, perhaps for suspending lavish ornaments of plumage and seashells, while a discoid platter balances on his head, acting as a surface on which ground up hallucinogenic powder or paste would have been inhaled by ceremonial participants. Size: 7.5" W x 17.9" H (19 cm x 45.5 cm) Hand-carved from guayacan wood, the figure was once inlaid with shell or gold leaf, as indicated in the variations in color around the mouth. Taino art is comprised of many cult objects associated with the worship of "zemis." The term zemi refers to deities, ancestors, or earth spirits. Zemis like this example are believed to be inhabited by powerful spirits. Owners of zemi figures traditionally honored them with offerings of food or precious gifts. Each Zemi had its own identity and name, personality, distinct characteristics, and powers. This piece was exhibited in the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas from February 1st, 2017 to 2019 as part of the "Coming to America - The Taino" exhibit. Additionally, the piece was published in "The creative genius of the first Americans – Bentonville’s Museum of Native American History houses world-class collection" by Jenny Boulden in Arkansas Living Magazine on March 1, 2017, "Essex Collection of Fine Taino Artifacts Now on Exhibit at MOHAH" by Jill Rohrbach on Arkansas the Natural State's website in February 2017, and "The Creativity of the Taino People" by Vanessa Schmitz-Grucker in La Gazette Drouot on June 30th, 2022. Cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1979.206.380. This piece has been tested using radiocarbon dating (C-14) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase. Provenance: private J. Hart Collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired mid-1970's; exhibited at the Museum of Native American History, Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, February 1st, 2017 to 2019; ex-R. Harrison "Essex Collection"; ex-Wilfred Belmar collection, Dominican Republic, 1930s-1940s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174558 Condition: Chip to periphery of plinth. Some nicks and abrasions to periphery of dish and risen areas. Natural fissures to wood due to age. Otherwise, intact with lovely patina and earthen deposits. Liberal traces of cohoba on top. C-14 holes on periphery of plinth and dish.
• EGYPTIAN COPTIC REDWARE FLASK W/ BIRD**First
  EGYPTIAN COPTIC REDWARE FLASK W/ BIRD**First Time At Auction** Egypt, Coptic period, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A rare and attractive pottery flask presenting a flattened annular body with liberal remains painted decoration of geometric motifs and a tondo of a stylized bird. Twin arched handles flank the cylindrical neck and collared rim, while the sizable, disk-shaped body is supported by a petite, flared foot. Remains of white and black pigment adorn the exterior, featuring a star motif, rosettes, dotted designs, and wavy striations. Pottery flasks like this example likely held annointing oils or liquids for ceremonial purposes. Size: 8.8" W x 12.7" H (22.4 cm x 32.3 cm) PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired in the early 1980s at Hotel Drouot auction in Paris, France; ex-old French collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177453 Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration, as well as expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent presentation with liberal remains of painted detail.
• 2ND C. GANDHARAN BUDDHIST ALIGRAPHIC
  2ND C. GANDHARAN BUDDHIST ALIGRAPHIC STONE (FROM STELE)...**Originally Listed At $1200** Central Asia, Pakistan / Afghanistan, Gandhara, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A very rare section of a stone stele incised with a Gandharan Buddhist written script, framed with a wonderfully detailed floral and geometric border. This piece was most likely from the base of a Buddhist shrine. Gandhara's visual culture displayed a rich blend of East and West- in 330 BCE Alexander the Great conquered the region; Greek culture would influence Gandharan art for the following seven centuries. During this period, over 60 languages were used in Gandhara, however preserved script is a rarity and what has been discovered has yet to be fully deciphered! Some of the better-known ancient Gandhara writing systems include, Pushkarasari, Brahmi, and Kharosthi. Researchers have presented strong evidence of the origins and relationships of these scripts to other languages at the time. Ties to Semetic languages such as Aramaic and Greek, as well as the use of some Chinese characters all demonstrate the cross-cultural connections! Size: 15.125" L x 1.5" W x 3" H (38.4 cm x 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm) PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003; ex-French collection acquired in the 1950s to 1960s from the Drouot Auction House in Paris All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177346 Condition: Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Old losses to peripheries and chips. Surface wear and abrasions, but carved motifs and script are well preserved. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas. No repairs or restoration.
• EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH, 1859-1945)Edouard
  EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH, 1859-1945)Edouard Drouot French, 1859-1945 The Sword Fight Bronze Signed to base. Lively and dynamic statuette of two men in cavalier dress engaged in a duel. Mounted to red marble base. Bronze: 9 1/2 x 16 x 4 1/2 in. (24.13 x 40.64 x 11.43 cm.), overall: 11 1/2 x 17 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (29.21 x 45.09 x 15.88 cm.)
• EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH 1859-1945) GALATEA
  EDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH 1859-1945) GALATEA bronze, dark brown patina, modelled as a draped nymph with arms outstretched on a watery rocky outcrop, signed ‘E. Drouot’30cm wide, 65cm high, 17cm deep
• PATINATED BRONZE WOMAN WITH HARP AFTER
  PATINATED BRONZE WOMAN WITH HARP AFTER DROUOT: Measures 25.5'' in height with affixed marble plinth. CONDITION: The strings on the harp will need to be addressed.
• PATINATED BRONZE WOMAN WITH HARP AFTER
  PATINATED BRONZE WOMAN WITH HARP AFTER DROUOT: Measures 25.5'' in heigh with affixed marble plinth. CONDITION: The strings on the harp will need to be addressed.
• LEON AUGUSTIN LHERMITTE, (1844-1925,
  LEON AUGUSTIN LHERMITTE, (1844-1925, FRENCH), LES FOSSES DE RUE CHAILLY, PASTEL ON PAPER OVER BOARD UNDER GLASS, 14.5" H X 12.75" WLeon Augustin Lhermitte, (1844-1925, French) Les Fosses de rue Chailly Pastel on paper over board under glass Signed lower left: L. Lhermitte 14.5" H x 12.75" W Provenance: Sold: Hotel Drouot, Paris, France, November 27, 1990 Galerie Jonas, Paris, France Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills, CA Acquired from above by Dr. Denis Bettencourt Literature: Fonteny, Monique le Pelley. "Leon Augustin Lhermitte: Catalogue Raisonne" Paris, Editions Cercle d'Art, 1991, p. 257, no 560. Pastel on paper over board under glass Dimensions: 14.5" H x 12.75" W Provenance: Sold: Hotel Drouot, Paris, France, November 27, 1990 Galerie Jonas, Paris, France Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills, CA Acquired from above by Dr. Denis Bettencourt
• EDOUARD DROUOT BRONZE SCULPTUREEDOUARD
  EDOUARD DROUOT BRONZE SCULPTUREEDOUARD DROUOT (France, 1859-1945) bronze sculpture, Quarry Laborer, a barefoot man splitting stone with a large pry bar, mounted to a marble plinth. Signed, 23"H x 12.5"W x 7.5"D.
• CIRCLE OF CLAUDE LORRAIN, 17TH CENTURY,
  CIRCLE OF CLAUDE LORRAIN, 17TH CENTURY, A WOODED LANDSCAPE, PEN AND INK WITH BROWN WASH AND SANGUINE, SIGHT: 8 X 11 1/2 IN. (20.3 X 29.2 CM.), FRAME: 14 1/4 X 17 1/2 IN. (36.2 X 44.5 CM.)CIRCLE OF CLAUDE LORRAIN, 17TH CENTURY A WOODED LANDSCAPE, Pen and ink with brown wash and sanguine Verso: various figure studies, one group is possibly Aeneas fleeing Troy carrying Anchises on his shoulders with the little Ascanius at his side Pen and ink with brown wash and sanguine Dimensions: Sight: 8 x 11 1/2 in. (20.3 x 29.2 cm.), Frame: 14 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (36.2 x 44.5 cm.) Provenance: Drouot, December 5, 2014; Pennsylvania Collection
• PHILIP JAMES DE LOUTHERBOURG, FRENCH
  PHILIP JAMES DE LOUTHERBOURG, FRENCH 1740-1812, THE ENTERPRISING SHEPHERD, OIL ON CANVAS, 22 1/2 X 31 1/2 IN. (57.2 X 80 CM.), FRAME: 29 X 38 IN. (73.7 X 96.5 CM.)PHILIP JAMES DE LOUTHERBOURG, FRENCH, 1740-1812 THE ENTERPRISING SHEPHERD, Oil on canvas Lower left signed and dated: De Loutherbourg 1777 (date appears to have been added by a different hand) Oil on canvas Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (57.2 x 80 cm.), Frame: 29 x 38 in. (73.7 x 96.5 cm.) Provenance: Societe Thierry de Maigret SARL Drouot, 4 December 2018, lot 169; Pennsylvania Collection
• SCHOOL OF GUIDO RENI, ITALIAN 1575-1642,
  SCHOOL OF GUIDO RENI, ITALIAN 1575-1642, THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN, PEN AND BROWN INK WITH GREY WASH ON LAID PAPER WITH A PARTIAL WATERMARK, SHEET: 7 X 6 IN. (17.8 X 15.2 CM.), FRAME: 10 3/4 X 9 1/4 IN. (27.3 X 23.5 CSCHOOL OF GUIDO RENI, ITALIAN, 1575-1642 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN, Pen and brown ink with grey wash on laid paper with a partial watermark Upper right inscribed in Hebrew: Yhwh; inscribed on mount: upper right: Teresa!; lower left: Assumption; lower right: Guido Reni 1575-1642 Ec. Ital.; This study relates to the upper section of Reni's Assumption of Mary in the church of Saint Ambrose (Chiesa del Gesu) in Genoa. Pen and brown ink with grey wash on laid paper with a partial watermark Dimensions: Sheet: 7 x 6 in. (17.8 x 15.2 cm.), Frame: 10 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (27.3 x 23.5 cm.) Provenance: Drouot 13 June, 2013; Pennsylvania Collection