Painting follower of Jean-MarcPainting follower of Jean-Marc Nattier "Duchess of Manchester" wearing a blue velvet lace trimmed dress in a landscape, unsigned, follower of Jean-Marc Nattier, French, 1685-1766, oil on canvas, 18th or 19th century, 40 x 31-5/8 in.; fine 19th century gilt wood and composition French frame with reticulated shell cartouches and acanthus decoration. Two periods of restoration with retouch in face, eyes, cheeks, points on chest and proper left arm, lower right edges, possible areas of overcleaning, abraded edges lower right, craquelure, cupping, cleavage, 19th century lining; frame with original surface with losses.
German miniature portrait of theGerman miniature portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire hand painted on porcelain in ornate gilt gesso frame, 19th century. Signed "Büttner" lower right, the figure identified verso. Plaque: 2 1/8"Diam. Good condition with small nick to one tip of frame.
A Louis XVI style Duchesse Brisée,A Louis XVI style Duchesse Brisée, upholstered in oatmeal fabric with painted frame
16th century portrait, elegant16th century portrait, elegant woman in profile, wearing an embroidered, jeweled and collared French gown, headdress with conical cap and elaborate chaperon, oil on oak panel inscribed verso Di Paris Bordone Dopie…30(?), Italian School, circa 1560, 11-1/4 x 8-5/8 in.; 18th century carved and formerly gilt wood Maratta frame. Retouch scattered in background and face, panel warped with three battens verso, craquelure; frame resurfaced, abrasions. Property of the Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, North Carolina (acquired in 1983).
(2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE(2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE(2 piece) French Louis XVI style duchesse brisse, 20th c., having painted and carved frames, padded seats and back, in floral upholstery, rising on tapered fluted legs, comprising: (1) fauteuil, approx 36.25"h, 29"w, 28"d, seat height: 18"h; (1) corresponding ottoman/ foot stool, approx 18"h, 28"w, 23"d, some discoloration to upholstery
(2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE(2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE(2 piece) French Louis XVI style walnut duchesse brisse, early 20th c., in polychrome floral upholstery, comprising: (1) bergere/ armchair, with fluted frame, scrolled arms, foliate accents, on tapered fluted legs, approx 39.75"h, 29.5"w, 22"d; (1) corresponding ottoman/ foot stool, approx 20.5"h, 29"w, 30.5"d
LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSELOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, STAMPED 'A. GAILLARD'LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, STAMPED 'A. GAILLARD', circa 1785, covered in squared cut-velvet, on fluted tapering legs, upholstered in Christopher Hyland "Cordoba" fabric, l: 80 in. Provenance: Three Ponds Farm Estate, Bridgehampton, NY
KESTNER CHARACTER DOLL, AM DUCHESSKESTNER CHARACTER DOLL, AM DUCHESS DOLL (2)Two Dolls. 1st item: German J D Kestner character doll. Back of head marked MADE IN GERMANY, 15 1/2", J.D.K., 214. with brown sleep eyes, open mouth with teeth and jointed composition limbs. Dressed with the original blonde wig and likely original brown coat/hat and undergarments plus a polka dot dress (replacement). 27" H. 2nd item: German Armand Marseille Duchess doll, upper back marked: Duchess, A. 8 M. Shoulder head with blue sleep eyes (will not open), open mouth with teeth and jointed bisque arms and composition legs. Attired in newer blue overcoat, skirt and lace top, and likely the original undergarments with feather headpiece. Curled blonde wig likely original. 27" H. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Light grime to faces, bodies and clothing. Some fading to coat. 2nd item: Light grime to faces, bodies and clothing. Sleep eyes will not remain open.
A Louis XVI Style Duchesse BriseeA Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee in two parts having an upholstered back arms and seat within foliate carved frames raised on tapering fluted legs. Length overall 81 inches.
Follower of Pierre Mignard II (French,Follower of Pierre Mignard II (French, 1640-1725) "Portrait of Duchess de Montmorency, Wife of Anne de Levy, Duc du Ventadour", ca. 1700, oil on canvas, 52" x 38-1/4". Presented in a later antique gilt and gesso exhibition frame.
FRENCH PROVINCIAL-STYLE DUCHESSEFRENCH PROVINCIAL-STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEEearly 20th century in three sections, covered in floral-patterned gold-colored fabric Condition: scattered areas of abrasion to finish and nicks to frames. Shrinkage cracks to joints. The tallest section with a loss to crest. Fading to frames of chair backs. Wear to legs and feet. Fabric later and in clean, usable condition. Overall: 27 inches wide; 84 inches deep; 39 inches high; seat height: 16 inches the center section alone: 29 inches deep Condition:
Pair of French painted bisque figuresPair of French painted bisque figures of renaissance lovers second half-19th century; with gentleman dressed as renaissance prince with jewel chest woman as similar princess with dove based marked ''Depose '' each 24 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Comments added 5-31-2011..... *the figures measure 24 in. height *there is nicotine staining *break and repair on woman's garment *new hand Age appropriate wear.
German Oval Portrait MiniatureGerman Oval Portrait Miniature of the Princess Ludmila von und zu Schwarzenberg, fourth quarter 19th century, after an early 19th-century portrait of the famed Vienna hostess by Moritz Michael Daffinger (Austrian, 1790-1849), signed at the lower right edge "n(ach) Daffinger", presented in a brass fillet within a tortoiseshell-banded pieced and polished bone frame and convex glazed, the reverse with old printed and handwritten paper identification labels, h. 5-3/4", w. 4-7/8".
Pr. Louis XV style gilt bronzePr. Louis XV style gilt bronze chenets cast as women atop domes embellished with Arab masks resting on four acanthine legs. 29.5''H Circa - Late 19th - Early 20th C.
French porcelain portrait plate,French porcelain portrait plate, finely painted with partially dressed woman in her bedroom, turban on her head, back with red printed "Mme. La Duchesse d'Angouleme", retailer "P.L. Dagoty, R. Honore, a Paris", paper label, probably early 19th century, 9-1/4 in.; in black-painted shadowbox frame with circular gilt liner. Large repaired cracks, two large chips on rim (not visible in frame). Property of a Charleston Lady.
LOUIS XV-STYLE PAINTED DUCHESSELOUIS XV-STYLE PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEELouis XV-Style Painted Duchesse Brisee, in three parts; covered with floral and striped yellow-ground fabric and solid yellow velvet, the cushions filled with down Dimensions: Overall: 36 x 71 x 26 in. (91.4 x 180.3 x 66 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Personal Collection of Beverly Hills Designer Barbara Lockhart. Condition:
ROYAL DUX FIGURE OF A WOMAN. Bohemia,ROYAL DUX FIGURE OF A WOMAN. Bohemia, early 20thcentury. Porcelain figure of a peasant woman. Inset triangle label "Royal Dux, Bohemia". Hairline, loss to ankle and minor surface roughness. 14"h.
French Portrait Miniature on Ivory''TheFrench Portrait Miniature on Ivory''The Duchess of Devonshire'' by G.P. Labarre gilt metal frame with velvet lining and gallery plaque surmounted by a crest featuring fruit floral and mask artist signed lower right.8.25 x 6.25 in.Abrasions to left side of painting and wear to velvet lining.
Diane Corisande de Andoins MistressDiane 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.
(2) LOUIS XV STYLE UPHOLSTERED(2) LOUIS XV STYLE UPHOLSTERED DUCHESSE BRISSE(2 piece) Louis XV style duchesse brisse, 20th c., in polychrome floral upholstery, nailhead trim, rising on cabriole legs, comprising: (1) bergere/ armchair, with shell crest, approx 39"h, 34.75"w, 38"d, seat height: 22.75"h; (1) corresponding shaped ottoman/ foot stool, approx 22.75"h, 34"w, 25"d **Provenance: A prominent Houstonian's River Oaks Estate**
DUCHESS OF URBINO, MINO DA FIESOLE,DUCHESS OF URBINO, MINO DA FIESOLE, BRONZE BUST After Mino da Fiesole (1429?1484).. "Duchess of Urbino" - early 20th century, bronze on marble base. Inscribed "Mino De Fiesole". Approx. h. 11"
HAND-PAINTED ROYAL VIENNA STYLEHAND-PAINTED ROYAL VIENNA STYLE PORTRAIT PLATE "DUCHESS D' ANGOULEME", SIGNED WAGNER LR, DEPICTS THE ONLY CHILD OF MARIE ANTOINETTE...Hand-painted Royal Vienna style portrait plate "Duchess D' Angouleme", signed Wagner LR, depicts the only child of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI to reach adulthood in fine jewels and lace, brown upswept hair topped with ostrich plumes, border jeweled with enameled green bellflowers, gilt band and polychrome floral swags on white ground, blue glazed beehive maker's mark verso along with title and edition # 561 in black script, along with additional numbers in red, contained in ornately molded and gilded frame within a shadow box, slightly loose in frame, not examined out of frame, light wear to plate and frame consistent with age and use, etc., plate size: 9 3/8" diam.; frame size: 17 1/4" h. x 17 1/4" w. x 2 1/2" d.
Royal Dux Bust of a Blonde BeautyinRoyal Dux Bust of a Blonde Beautyin the Art Nouveau style circa 1905 the young woman modeled with ruffled rim hat and butterfly sleeves atop a naturalistic tree form base with blossom and leaves applied pink triangular mark to base reading ''Royal Dux Bohemia E'' and incised 294.18 5/8 in.Some roughness to back of sleeve; repaired break and some associated loss to hat brim; small area of wear to tip of nose.
LOUIS XVI-STYLE PAINTED DUCHESSELOUIS XVI-STYLE PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEELouis XVI-Style Painted Duchesse Brisee, in three parts Dimensions: Overall: 32 1/2 x 71 x 26 in. (82.6 x 180.3 x 66 cm.), Seat height: 18 in. (45.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from a Wilshire Corridor Penthouse Estate, Los Angeles, California Condition:
A Royal Dux Bust of a Lady depictedA Royal Dux Bust of a Lady depicted in a lace bonnet with gilt highlights throughout. Height 20 1/2 inches.
LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSELOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, STAMPED 'A. GAILLARD'LOUIS XVI GREY PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, BY ANTOINE GAILLIARD, CIRCA 1790, stamped A. GAILLIARD, the arched padded tub-shaped back, arms and offset foot in a molded frame on fluted tapering legs, upholstered in Christopher Hyland "Cordoba" dusty rose cut velvet Dimensions: Height: 41 1/2 x Width: 28 x Length: 76 in. (105.41 x 71.12 x 193.04 cm.) Provenance: Three Ponds Farm Estate, Bridgehampton, NY
Princess Frederica Charlotte ofPrincess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Regncy Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Presentation Snuff Box to Charles Dumergue, c.1815 the rose gold inner lid inscribed 'The Gift of Her Roy'l High'ss The Dutchess of York to Chas. Dumergue
1 x 3.25 x 2.3 in — 2.5 x 8.3 x 5.9 cm
SILKWORK OF AN 18TH C. WEALTHYSILKWORK OF AN 18TH C. WEALTHY DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK COUPLE AT HOME ON THE HUDSON RIVER Oval Format with eglomise spandrel, depicting the two on silk with painted heads and hands, the gent substantially more detailed with an honest effort of portraiture; the remainder in silkwork, including rich drapes and rug, round table and chair from which he is writing a letter. The woman is holding a large document, the background includes an orchard, large cherry tree, a windmill and a ship (presumably he is a merchant). The costume of both is carefully delineated, he in a brown striped suit with striped vest, she is unaccountably in a ball gown without perspective panniers, which put us at about 1780. Housed in what may be the original gold painted rectangular cove frame. Displayed at the Museum of American Folk Art's exhibition "Always in Tune: Music in American Folk Art" from Sept. 1989 to Dec. 1989. OS: 28 1/2" x 23 1/2", SS: 20 1/2" x 16 1/2", light toning, staining.
DUKES AND DUCHESSES THE MANCHESTERSDUKES AND DUCHESSES THE MANCHESTERS ENGRAVED (4)Dukes and Duchesses the Manchesters engraved (4)lot includes four 18th and 19th century British engravings of prominent historical figures in the Royal Manchester lineage.largest 18 x 12in (46 x 31cm)
ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STYLE 3-PARTANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STYLE 3-PART DUCHESSE BRISEE 19th c., painted carved wood, dark brown leather, the larger and smaller gondola-back bergere nestle into a conforming ottoman, forming a daybed, 37"h x 84"l x 28"w (fully assembled)
Pair of Generously ProportionedPair of Generously Proportioned Leather and Beechwood Duchesse Brisee, in the Louis XV taste, each armchair and ottoman with ivory leather cushions, \"distressed\" wooden surface with paint in the moldings and line carving, and cabriole legs, h. 35-1/2\".
LOUIS XVI MANNER DUCHESSE BRISEELOUIS XVI MANNER DUCHESSE BRISEE CHAISE LONGUE French Louis XVI manner duchesse brisee set comprised of two gilt wood fauteuils and one ottoman, forming a chaise longue when assembled. 40.5" H x 74" W x 28" D. Seat 17" Provenance: Removed from a Ridgewood, CT estate.
After Lucio Rossi (Italian, 1846-1913),After Lucio Rossi (Italian, 1846-1913), Italian oval portrait miniature of the "Principessa Maria-Theresia de Carignano" (the future Princesse de Lamballe of France) in a large flower-bedecked straw hat and standing in a park, fourth quarter 19th century, presented in a bronzed metal fillet within a dished pieced, polished and antiqued bone frame with a horn border and convex glazed, signed at the lower right edge "Rossi", h. 5-3/4", w. 4-7/8".
MARYSE DUCAIRE, OIL ON CANVAS MaryseMARYSE DUCAIRE, OIL ON CANVAS Maryse Ducaire-Roque (French, 1911-1992), Female Nude, signed lower left, 18"h x 15"w (canvas), 23"h x 19"w (frame)
French Circular Portrait MiniatureFrench Circular Portrait Miniature of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), in one of her celebrated "Gainsborough" hats, fourth quarter 19th century, inscribed on the reverse "D'sse/de/Dev'shire", sight dia. 2-5/8", presented in a circular gilt-brass bowknot-crested frame in the Louis XVI style and backed in period dotted linen, h. 2-3/4", w. 3-1/8".
PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSEPROVINCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE19th Century covered with green and blue quilted fabric Condition: general nicks, wear to finish and age cracks commensurate with age. The longer section with later-added wooden braces to the undersides of the two center legs. Sun fading to finish and old, inactive wormholes to frame of each section. Each piece structurally sound. Upholstery clean. Cushions are filled with down. 31 inches wide; 69 inches deep; 42 inches high (overall); the longer section: 42 inches deep Condition: