A few examples of appraisal values for
MUSETTE

• AFTER BOUCHER "THE MUSETTE", FRAMED
  AFTER BOUCHER "THE MUSETTE", FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS After the School of Francois Boucher (French 1703-1770), "The Musette", 19th century, oil on canvas oval pastoral scene depicting a courting shepherd and shepherdess in a romantic landscape, apparently unsigned, the stretcher with ink inscription en verso "Boucher (Ecole de), XVIII", in gesso and giltwood frame. Note: This piece is taken from a larger composition in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, now on loan to the National Assembly. An evaluation conducted by the Southern and Colonial American researcher George Fuller Walker accompanies this lot. Board approx. h. 29.5", w. 24"; Overall h. 38.5", w. 28.5", d. 2.75".
• EUROPEAN SCHOOL: INTERIOR SCENE
  EUROPEAN SCHOOL: INTERIOR SCENE WITH WOMAN PLAYING A CELLO Gouache on paper 16 x 27 1/2 in. (image) bearing signature Henri Matisse and dated 1920.
• A French Spelter Figural
  A French Spelter Figural StautueTitiled ''Duo'' depicting a classical lady palying a mandolin raised on carved wood socile 21''H circa early 20th century.
• Musset (A de) Comtes, Paris 1861
  Musset (A de) Comtes, Paris 1861 and 8 others
• A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A MUSICIAN
  A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A MUSICIAN the classical young woman in a puce lined turquoise drapery and playing the lute, her right leg exposed, on square gilt pedestal, 12.5cm h, painted crossed swords, c1750
• A Guo Grenaditte flute, in a fitted
  A Guo Grenaditte flute, in a fitted case and canvas outer case
• EUGENE VON BLAAS, ITALIAN /
  EUGENE VON BLAAS, ITALIAN / AUSTRIAN (1843-1932), "MUSETTE," 1900, OIL ON PANEL, 50 X 29 3/4 INCHESEUGENE VON BLAAS, Italian / Austrian, (1843-1932) "Musette," 1900, oil on panel signed and dated upper right "Eugene Von Blaas / 1900" oil on panel Dimensions: 50 x 29 3/4 inches Provenance: Kunsthandlung L.T. Neumann, Vienna, Austria; MacConnal-Mason Gallery, London; Private Collection, Japan (1988); Christie's, New York, New York, October 30, 2002, lot 30; Private Collection, New Jersey; Sotheby's, New York, New York, October 26, 2004, lot 97; MacConnal-Mason Gallery, London, May 12, 2009; Private Collection, New York. Condition: in overall very good condition; cradled panel; in a period frame; minor scattered areas of restoration apparent under UV; varnish inconsistencies apparent under UV; additional UV photos available upon request Condition
• A Vienna group of The Music Lesson,
  A Vienna group of The Music Lesson, or Le Leçon de Flute, circa 1770, the young man and woman seated together, two dogs by their side, the group painted in delicate colouring, 23cm high, indistinct shield mark in blue, impressed potter's letter A/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
• Marie Laurencin (French,
  Marie Laurencin (French, 1883-1956), "Jeunes Filles au Violoncelle", etching; 8" x 7 5/8"; pencil signed and numbered 60/70 lower margin.
• Andrien Etienne Gaudez (French
  Andrien Etienne Gaudez (French 1845-1902). ''Pastorale Watteau '' bronze patinated bronze figure of a rococo era woman playing a lute with gilt-bronze title plate and artist's name numbered on edge of base ''49326-10 '' 14 in. H. Estimate $ 1 500-2 500 Gilt wear to name plate.
• French bronze statue of "Melodie"
  French bronze statue of "Melodie" after Belleuse, mounted on a marble base. 31"h x 16"w x 13"d Condition: Scratches, wear consistent with age.
• A French ormolu and ivory figure of
  A French ormolu and ivory figure of a muse Late 19th century apparently unmarked depicting a classical muse possibly Calliope with books and a trumpet leaning against a fluted 'fleur de peche' marble column and plinth base with guilloche frieze
• EUTROPE BOURET (FRENCH,
  EUTROPE BOURET (FRENCH, 1833-1906) BRONZE SCULPTURE OF CLASSICAL WOMEN PLAYING VIOLIN Bronze with brownish green patina. Signed 'Bouret'.
• MOUSSIA, MODERN MUSICIANS, FRAMED
  MOUSSIA, MODERN MUSICIANS, FRAMED GOUACHE 1966 Signed Moussia, in the style of Moussia Pinto Alves (1910-1986). "Modern Musicians" -1966, watercolor and gouache. Signed and dated lower center. Framed. Approx. 21.5" x 16.5" (frame), 17" x 12" (sight)
• Claude Michel Clodion French bronze
  Claude Michel Clodion French bronze putti with musical instruments, circa 1900 8.5"H x 7.25"W
• PIERRE MATISSE, SERIGRAPH,
  PIERRE MATISSE, SERIGRAPH, ORCHESTRASerigraph print of a woman pouring water from an amphora by Pierre H. Matisse (French, 1900-1989). Printer's blind stamp at lower left. Hand signed and limited (22/195) within the image. Unframed sheet measures 34 1/2" x 48". Excellent condition wih minor wear at the edges, not affecting the image. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Two French faience models of
  Two French faience models of violins, 19th Century, one finely painted in blue with musicians, 58cm long, the other penciled in black with musicians and putti, (lacking scroll), 46cm long/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
• A French bronze troubadour group,
  A French bronze troubadour group, "La Lecon de Music", cast from a model by Vincent Desiree Foure de Bousse (1843-1908), late 19th/early 20th c,  light golden brown patina, rubbed with localised residues, 79cm h
• A Czech Malachite Glass Vase of
  A Czech Malachite Glass Vase of trumpet form molded with a band of muses in relief set on a faceted circular foot. Height 8 inches.
• A set of four black ceramic putti
  A set of four black ceramic putti playing mandolin pan pipes pipe and concertina.
• A clarinet in case by Noblet Paris.
  A clarinet in case by Noblet Paris.
• A Vintage French Opera Poster c.
  A Vintage French Opera Poster c. 1905 lithograph linen-backed by Georges Dola (French 1872-1950) advertising Johann Strauss' opera La Chauve Souris (Die Fledermaus) depicting Count Orlofsky's ball sheet 31 1/4 in. x 22 3/4 in. unframed.
• ALBERT CARRIERE-BELLEUSE, THE
  ALBERT CARRIERE-BELLEUSE, THE MUSE HARMONIE BRONZE (French, 1824-1887). Classical female with lyre, signed "Carriere-Bekkeuse," with medal of honor mark, 26 in. H., mounted on black marble base. En suite with lot 1462, "La Peinture".
• Marc Chagall (French). An
  Marc Chagall (French). An original lithograph ''The flute player'' the artist's name apparently hidden within the hat and other parts of the picture. 38 x 22cm.
• PAUL BERTHON (FRENCH, 1872-1909),
  PAUL BERTHON (FRENCH, 1872-1909), LA MANDORE Chromolithograph, 1901, Imp. Bourgerie, Paris, matted and framed. In this image, a woman plays a mandore, a musical instrument from the lute family that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries but has fallen out of favor. Paul Berthon often depicted women playing medieval and early modern instruments.
• Camille Matisse (French 20th
  Camille Matisse (French 20th century) Flowers in Blue Vase oil on canvas signed Camille Matisse Paris (lower center) 20 x 16 inches.
• FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON WITH
  FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON WITH JUMEAU HEAD Closed mouth flanged head stamped in red ''Depose Tete Jumeau Bte. SGDG '' brown paperweight eyes wears original blond mohair wig most likely hat top of costume and apron are original with skirt and base cover replacements key wind starts movements of head and right arm music is wound by a separate mechanism on opposite side of base. 19'' h (48 cm). Whatever she held in her left hand is missing also lacking underside panel of base that would have covered it. (VG Cond.)
• A Marseille faience plate,
  A Marseille faience plate, Gaspard Robert's factory, circa 1780, painted flowers and insects and a foliate gilt border to the shaped rim, 24.5cm diameter
• MASSENET, JULES Autograph musical
  MASSENET, JULES Autograph musical quotation, two bars in treble and bass clefs, Estimate:$300-$500
• A French Violin Workshop of
  A French Violin Workshop of François Breton, 1814 labeled 'F. Breton breveté de S. A. R., Me. la Duchesse d'Angoulême, A Mirecourt 1814, Breton' and marked with Breton logo to the reverse, the reverse also bearing a neoclassical illustration depicting a cherub, woman, man and marine monster in a rocky waterfront landscape; lacking a case and bow.
• MOZART BRONZE AFTER JEAN LOUIS
  MOZART BRONZE AFTER JEAN LOUIS GREGOIRE: Mozart as a boy playing violin, 21'' h.
• Henri Matisse (French,
  Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), Musee Matisse: La Danseuse Creole exhibition poster; imp. Mourlot, Paris; 38 7/8" x 24 1/2"; signed and dated in the print. Slight wrinkling to borders and three 1-1/2" stabilized tears upper border.
• Charles Paillet French, 1871-1937
  Charles Paillet French, 1871-1937 "Maenad" patinated bronze figure of a female nude playing cymbals, in the Classical manner, signed in cast "Ch. Paillet" 6 in. H.
• TWO MEISSEN FIGURINES OF PUTTI
  TWO MEISSEN FIGURINES OF PUTTI GROUP PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 19th century. Crossed swords mark.
• 19C. FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE
  19C. FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE AFT. BELLEUSE France,1824-1887Titled "La Melodie" depicting an allegorical woman in diaphanous drapery partially exposed holding a harp while seated on a pedestal. Founded by Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902).
• MEISSEN FIGURINE OF A MAN AND WOMAN
  MEISSEN FIGURINE OF A MAN AND WOMAN PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 19th century. Crossed swords mark.