A few examples of appraisal values for
LA CARESSE

• RAYMONDE DUCHESNE. "LES CARESSES
  RAYMONDE DUCHESNE. "LES CARESSES L'UN JOUR," OIL (French/Canadian, 1945-2013). Oil on canvas, signed "Raymonde Duchesne" lc, titled on verso, 30 x 40 in., framed.
• Jean-Antonin Carles (French,
  Jean-Antonin Carles (French, 1851-1919) la jeunesse Bronze, gilt patina, modeled as a nude woman, her right hand extended, raised on circular plinth signed 'Antonin Carles / LA JEUNESSE / 1895 / SIOT-PARIS Fondeur' upon a circular turned white marble base. H: 13 1/4 in. total height ,500-2,500 - moderate wear to gilding - 1/4 x 1/4 inch wear to dark bronze on actual female bottom and rear shoulder - element missing from hand
• AFTER GREUZE PASTEL DRAWING LA
  AFTER GREUZE PASTEL DRAWING LA CRUCHE CASSEEFramed pastel drawing on paper, "La Cruche Cassee," initialed lower right, after Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805), giltwood frame with laurel and oak leaves, sight: approx 31.25"h, 25"w, overall: approx 42.5"h, 36"w **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
• E. Sanson (French, 19th Century)
  E. Sanson (French, 19th Century) Seated cat licking its paw. Miniature gilt bronze with bright patina, with the name "E. Sanson" cast into the metal of the base and with the foundry mark "Paris Louchet Ciseleur", approx. 2-7/8"H x 2-1/2" x 2-5/8".
• A French bronze letter opener in
  A French bronze letter opener in the form of a nude figure, 14cm long
• SANDRINE HESBE OIL ON CANVAS "LES
  SANDRINE HESBE OIL ON CANVAS "LES LAVANDES"Sandrine Hesbe (b. 1969) Oil on Canvas "Les Lavandes" , signed lower right Hesbe 9 ½ in. x 7 ½ in. Overall 13 in. x 11 in. Provenance: Estate of Jennie K. Scaife, Shawkemo Hills, Nantucket Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• An oil on hardwood panel of a young
  An oil on hardwood panel of a young lady with attendant bathing probably French 19th century 22 x 27cm.
• ATTRIBUTED TO JACQUES PHILIPPE
  ATTRIBUTED TO JACQUES PHILIPPE CARESME (FRENCH, 1734 - 1796), PEN AND INK WASH ON LAID PAPER, DEPICTING A SATYR LOUNGING WITH TWO NUDE WOMEN IN CLASSICAL OUTDOOR SETTING WITH FOUNTAIN, URN, AMPLE GROUPINGS OF FRUIT, T...Attributed to Jacques Philippe Caresme (French, 1734 - 1796), pen and ink wash on laid paper, depicting a satyr lounging with two nude women in classical outdoor setting with fountain, urn, ample groupings of fruit, two figures appear above clouds, one with horn, naturalized background, newer mat over 19th C. mat with "Caresme" in script at center, framed under glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including light toning, foxing, etc., ss: 8" h. x 10 1/2" w.
• Henri Georges Cheval (French
  Henri Georges Cheval (French 1897-1976) "La Femme a la Cruche" Oil on canvas signed at the lower left signed agin on the stretcher bar titled on the back of the canvas apprx. 32" x 21-1/4" framed in a decorative carved and molded frame overall apprx. 39" x 28-1/4".
• Pair French candl
  Pair French candl
• French beach scene, possibly
  French beach scene, possibly Criel-sur-Mer, with shrimp vessels in the foreground, oil on canvas; 16" x 20"; unsigned, "crevettiers a criel" written verso. Three inch repair/tear in center lower field, also 3" surface scratch upper field.
• JEANETTE LE GRUE OIL ON
  JEANETTE LE GRUE OIL ON CANVASJEANETTE LE GRUE (California, b.1952) oil on canvas, still-life with birdbath, chair, and flowering shrubs. Signed lower right, 20" x 16" (image), 24.5" x 20.5" (frame).
• A French Bronze Figure after
  A French Bronze Figure after Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) depicting a robed lady holding a flower and seated before a broken column set on a shaped marble base signed Carpeaus. Width 20 1/8 inches.
• Louis Icart (1888-1950) French
  Louis Icart (1888-1950) French etching and aquatint 'Sweet Caress' signed in pencil and numbered 94 17 x 11.5in. Estimate ?200-300 Some slight paper discolouration but otherwise in good order. Look rather flat and may be laid down. No. 94 and signed in pencil. mounted close to plate mark with modern washline mount and gilt frame. Old christies lot no. for oct 2006 sale 4931. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK 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 ?190
• AFTER GREUZE LA CRUCHE CASSEE
  AFTER GREUZE LA CRUCHE CASSEE PORCELAIN PLAQUEFramed painted porcelain plaque, "La Cruche Cassee," after Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805), plaque intact with old professional restoration, sight: approx 10.75"h, 8"w, overall: 17.5"h, 14.5"w, 4.5lbs
• French School "A Laundress by a
  French School "A Laundress by a Farmhouse" c. 1825 oil on canvas faintly signed and dated lower right 9 3/4 in. x 12 3/4 in. in the fine original carved gessoed and giltwood frame.
• A Sèvres cream jug (pot a lait a
  A Sèvres cream jug (pot a lait a trois pieds), circa 1760, of the smallest size, on three stump feet with embossed gold blossom, painted with scattered flower sprigs, blue enamel line and gold dentil rim, 8.5cm, partial crossed LL mark, date letter unclear, possible painter's mark of an ampersand/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
• +PAUL CéSAR HELLEU (FRENCH, 1859
  +PAUL CéSAR HELLEU (FRENCH, 1859 - 1927) "JEUNE FEMME ENDORMIE FUR UN CANAPE LOUIS XVI", DRYPOINT ETCHING, DEPICTS BEAUTY IN PLUMED HAT WOMAN RECLINED AND SLEEPING ON FRENCH SOFA, PENCIL SIGNED "HELLU" LOWER RIGHT, MA...+Paul César Helleu (French, 1859 - 1927) "Jeune Femme Endormie fur Un Canape Louis XVI", drypoint etching, depicts beauty in plumed hat woman reclined and sleeping on French sofa, pencil signed "Hellu" lower right, matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including light even toning and a few small scattered spots of foxing, etc., ss: 14 1/4" h. x 20" w. [PROVENANCE: Purchased from William Greenbaum Fine Prints, Gloucester, MA in March, 1999, for $2000, copy of receipt available to buyer]
• JACQUES LOYSEL ART NOUVEAU BRONZE
  JACQUES LOYSEL ART NOUVEAU BRONZE CANE HANDLE France1867-1925Depicts a nude woman clutching the top of the handle, fleeing from a snake slithering up towards her.
• FAUVE DE BROUSSE BRONZE OF A
  FAUVE DE BROUSSE BRONZE OF A YOUNG MAN AND WOMANFauve De Brousse (French 1876-1900) , bronze of a young man and woman, signed on base, 20 3/4" h. Provenance: Pook & Pook, October 28, 2005, lot 235. Condition: Lyre bent.
• AFTER DAVID TENIERS PAINTING, THE
  AFTER DAVID TENIERS PAINTING, THE CARESSPAINTING. After David Teniers, Continental School, 'The Caress', unsigned, label verso: 'Information copied from damaged labels on the back of the painting / Le Carezze / di Teniery / Huile Bois...', oil on wood, in frame overall size 17 1/2"h x 14 1/2"w, 9 1/2"h x 7 1/2"w viewed, in overall good condition.
• FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY),
  FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY), BRONZE MODEL OF A NUDE BATHER 20th century, patinated cast bronze, "R P" initials inscribed to the base of casting, depicting a crouched nude female washing hair, mounted atop a rectangular green hardstone base, numbered to base underside.
• JULIEN DUPRE (FRENCH
  JULIEN DUPRE (FRENCH 1851-1910)JULIEN DUPRE (FRENCH 1851-1910) Le lait frais du matin , oil on canvas 47 x 56 cm (18 1/2 x 22 in.) signed lower left; various old labels on verso
• EL SOBEDIE. EQUILIBRE SUR LES MAINS
  EL SOBEDIE. EQUILIBRE SUR LES MAINS SANS RIVAL.Faria, Candido de (French, 1849 Ð 1911). El Sobedie. Equilibre Sur Les Mains Sans Rival. Paris: Bourgerie, ca. 1900s. French color lithograph. Vignettes of the performer's feats of equilibrium, contortion, and acrobatics. 36 x 51". Old folds visible, repaired minor tears, faint scuffs. Linen backed. Excellent.
• Pair French candl
  Pair French candl
• FRENCH CREIL ARTFrench Creil
  FRENCH CREIL ARTFrench Creil handpainted artist palette. Belle epoque beauty walking in the garden, samples of paint decorate left outside edge, artist signed "Lecomte" Condition: Generally in good condition but for detailed report contact or email Auctioneer
• Camille Hilaire (French, 1916-2004)
  Camille Hilaire (French, 1916-2004) Crique au Cap d'Antibes oil on canvas signed Hilaire (lower right); signed and titled (verso) 18 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches.
• Painting signed Laurent,
  Painting signed Laurent, laundresses, signed "C. Laurent"(?), oil on canvas, American or French, 20th century, 7-3/4 x 10-3/4 in.; 20th century gilt wood frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge, possible retouch in folds and background, grime; frame with abrasions. Property of a Los Angeles, California Collector.
• After Jean Baptiste Greuze
  After Jean Baptiste Greuze (French 1725-1805) Portrait Oil on canvas a finely rendered 19th century portrait of seated nude signed l.r.; 27 x 21 in. Estate of Thomas Fred Jackson II Augusta Kentucky Condition: Relined original canvas trimmed scattered inpainting mostly concentrated on her face chest arms and knee. Unframed.
• *A French Enameled Copper Plaque
  *A French Enameled Copper Plaque depicting a recumbent draped nude maiden signed M. Carus set in a carved giltwood frame. Height 9 1/2 x width 7 1/8 inches.
• A Sevres Style Gilt Metal Mounted
  A Sevres Style Gilt Metal Mounted Cache Pot of tapering cylindrical form decorated with roses on a celeste blue background with applied metal finial handles and base. Height 8 1/4 inches.
• Henri Lebasque (French 1865-1937)
  Henri Lebasque (French 1865-1937) Jeune Femme Assise dans le Jardin oil on canvas mounted on board signed Lebasque (lower left) 7 x 6 inches.
• "Crepes a Dentelles", Quimper
  "Crepes a Dentelles", Quimper vintage ad poster; 46 1/2" x 31 1/4"; signed 'R. Dansler' in the print; imp. Moderne Beuchet et Vanden Brugge. Two 3" creases in left border and small area with light foxing. Linen backed.
• A French bisque doll with jointed
  A French bisque doll with jointed arms, 9cm high
• PAUL VALERE (FRANCE, 1928 - )
  PAUL VALERE (FRANCE, 1928 - ) "Les Lessiveuses en Touraine", (The Washerwomen of Touraine),1982, a country landscape with church, oil on linen, signed lower left, signed, titled and dated verso, in a gold molded frame with linen liner, OS: 34" x 39", SS: 23" x 28". Good condition.
• J. Louis Gregoire (French,
  J. Louis Gregoire (French, 1840-1890) After Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805) "L'Innocence", a fine and large Sevres biscuit porcelain bust of a young girl after Greuze's famed painting of "La Cruche Cassee", third quarter 19th century, the facade of the waisted base with an incised motif of a broken cruche, signed on the reverse with the incised interlaced Sevres L's surmounting Gregoire's script signature, h. 15-3/4".