A few examples of appraisal values for
OISEAU

• PAIR OF ENGRAVINGS MARTINET,
  PAIR OF ENGRAVINGS MARTINET, HISTOIRE DES OISEAUXA pair of hand colored engravings by Martinet, from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseauxby George-Louis Marie Leclerc, Comte de Buffonlot includes: Lory D' Amboine, plate 518 by Francois Nicolas Martinet's
• Jacques Barraband (1767 - 1809)
  Jacques Barraband (1767 - 1809) Le Grand Oiseau de paradis Emeraude, Magnificent bird-of-Paradise, circa 1806, approx 55cm x 37.5cm
• PORTFOLIO OF "J. PILLEMENT"
  PORTFOLIO OF "J. PILLEMENT" PRINTS CA. LATE 19THcentury; published by "Henri Ernst, Paris", portfolio entitled "Fleurs Oiseaux et Fantaisies", containing colorized prints in four panel block prints, mounted to gray construction paper, the cover heavy cardstock with fabric corners, 11 1/2"x 15 1/2"x 1" portfolio; Condition: extensive wear
• GEORGES BRAQUE 'DEUX
  GEORGES BRAQUE 'DEUX OISEAUX...BLEU' LITHOGRAPH Georges Braque (French 1882-1963) 'Deux Oiseaux sur Fond Bleu', 1961, color lithograph on arches paper, pencil signed to lower right and numbered 158/200 to lower left, framed. Approximate Dimensions:image 61", w. 16.375"; frame h. 32.5", w. 26.5', d. 1.25".
• AFTER RAOUL DUFY (FRENCH,
  AFTER RAOUL DUFY (FRENCH, 1877-1953), OISEAUX EN CAGE Offset lithograph in colors on paper, signed and dated 1939 within print, matted and framed under glass.
• MICHEL TOURLIèRE (FRENCH,
  MICHEL TOURLIèRE (FRENCH, 1925-2004), CAGES OISEAUX Watercolor on paper, 1952, signed at lower left, matted and framed under Plexiglass.
• PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH,
  PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881-1973) 6" x 1" "Oiseau sur la Branche", 1952. White earthenware ceramic with hand painting and glazing, impressed with Edition Picasso and Madoura Plein Feu stamp and glazed Edition Picasso to the underside.
• Edouard Dammouse and Félix
  Edouard Dammouse and Félix Bracquemond for Haviland & Co.. Collection of three vases. c. 1882, glazed stoneware, glazed porcelain. 9¾ h × 7 dia in. result: $1,179. estimate: $700–900. Lot includes one example decorated by Édouard-Alexandre Dammouse and one vase with décor from Félix Bracquemond's Service fleurs et oiseaux jetés. Vases feature decoration of peonies, cherry blossoms, quails, and irises. Impressed signature to underside of tallest ‘H Co. L 150’ with glazed artist's initials to side of body ‘EDs’. Impressed signature and number to each smaller example ‘H & Co. L 10’ with gilt number to example with bird ‘10-10’. Provenance: Important French Japonisme Collection
• MAX ERNST (1891-1976): UNTITLED
  MAX ERNST (1891-1976): UNTITLED (OISEAU)Pencil on paper, unsigned. 5 1/4 x 3 in. (sheet), 12 x 9 3/4 in. (frame). Note: Max Ernst had a fascination with birds and used bird imagery in his work often. Ernst created an alter-ego for himself in the form of a bird named Loplop who appears in many works throughout the years and became a link to the artist's subconscious. This drawing does not appear in Max Erst, Ouevre-Katalog. It was at one time part of the collection of the Belgian Surrealist poet and artist Marcel Marien. Condition Several small tears at the sheet edges. The right edge irregularly trimmed. A small split center right. Creasing and surface soiling. Notwithstanding 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.
• JOAN MIRO "OISEAU ZEPHYR" COLOR
  JOAN MIRO "OISEAU ZEPHYR" COLOR LITHOGRAPH 1960 Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) "Oiseau Zephyr," lithograph in colors on paper, 1960, signed in pencil lower right, edition number 3 / 100. Image: 15.25" H x 21.75" W; frame: 24.75" H x 31" W x 1.75" D.
• HERMES SILK SCARFS "JEU DE GOLF"
  HERMES SILK SCARFS "JEU DE GOLF" & "OISEAUX," 2 Hermes silk scarfs, two, including "Jeu de Golf" and "Les Oiseaux des Champs et des Bois," both signed: "Hermes Paris." 35" square. Both with losses to edges and staining, one with tear.
• BARRABAND, (2) ORNITHOLOGICAL
  BARRABAND, (2) ORNITHOLOGICAL COLORED ETCHINGS After Jacques Barraband (French, 1767-1809), two plates from Francois Levaillant's Histoire naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis, c. 1808, "L'Oiseau de Paradis Rouge" and Le petit Oiseau de paradis Emeraude, male", Peree & Langlois, gallery labels verso, framed under glass, 12.5"h x 9.5"h (plate mark), 14.5"h x 11"w (sight), 19.5"h x 15.5"w (frames)
• AFTER GEORGES BRAQUE (1882-1963):
  AFTER GEORGES BRAQUE (1882-1963): OISEAUXLithograph on paper mounted on paperboard, bearing signature. 15 x 11 in. (sheet), 23 x 19 in. (frame). Condition Sheet mounted on paperboard and partially sealed in the mat. 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.
• JEAN HANS ARP (FRENCH,
  JEAN HANS ARP (FRENCH, 1986/7-1966). Signed and numbered Jean Hans Arp gold-plated brass relief titled, "Oiseau-Chute". Signed verso, "ARP" and numbered 81/300. With the original fitted hinged box. From a White Plains, NY estate. Dimensions: relief measures approx. 5.75" w x 3" h. Condition: Good.
• GEORGES BRAQUE (AFTER) (FRENCH,
  GEORGES BRAQUE (AFTER) (FRENCH, 1882-1963). "L 'Oiseau Jaune". Color Lithograph, 1959. Signed and numbered 51/300 in pencil, lower margin. Published by Maeght, Paris. From a White Plains, NY collection. Dimensions: 16" h x 22.25" w. Condition: Good. Minor margin toning. Framed behind glass, unexamined out of frame.
• MAX ERNST (GERMAN, 1891-1976).
  MAX ERNST (GERMAN, 1891-1976). "Oiseau vert". (S.&L 105). Etching and aquatint in colors on Arches paper. 1965. Pencil signed and numbered 76/100 in the lower margin. From a Greenwich, CT estate. Dimensions: Plate: 8.2" h x 5.3" w. Condition: Good. Framed behind glass, unexamined out of frame.
• PABLO PICASSO CERAMIC "OISEAU AU
  PABLO PICASSO CERAMIC "OISEAU AU SOLEIL" PLATE Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) for Madoura Edition "Oiseau au Soleil" glazed earthenware art plate with bird and sun motif, maker's mark and marked edition Picasso on back, edition of 500, model listed as number 174 in Picasso by Alain Ramie, catalog of ceramic work published, Edition Madoura, 1988. 1.5" H x 6.25" diameter. Provenance: From a Brooklyn townhouse.
• SIX ENGLISH AND FRENCH BIRD
  SIX ENGLISH AND FRENCH BIRD PRINTS 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS ON PAPER, 9” X 5.5” SIGHT. FRAMED 10” X 6.5”.SIX ENGLISH AND FRENCH BIRD PRINTS, 19th Century, Includes Blue Faced Parrot, The Green Tody, Jonquil Parakeet, Oiseau mouche mediastin, Oiseau Mouche Ensipenne and Le Stokes. Dimensions: Engravings and lithographs on paper, 9" x 5.5" sight. Framed 10" x 6.5".
• HENRI-GEORGES ADAM (FRENCH,
  HENRI-GEORGES ADAM (FRENCH, 1904-1967) (2) L'Oiseau Gris signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil 'Adam 53 34/50' (in lower margin) etching 54 x 49cm ARR Together with an artist's proof print in colours, Untitled abstract by Keith Milow, signed and dated '67', 41 x 46cm (2)
• Tanko Kudo (B. 1940), Japanese LÀ
  Tanko Kudo (B. 1940), Japanese LÀ CHANTENT DES OISEAUX seal-stamped middle-lower left, on paper overall 74.8 x 33.1 in — 188.5 x 84.5 cm
• Koichi Egohara (B. 1936),
  Koichi Egohara (B. 1936), Japanese PAYSAGE À OISEAUX DE MER signed lower-right (recto) and upper-left (verso) 35.8 x 46.1 in — 91 x 117 cm
• JOHNNY FRIEDLAENDER "OISEAUX SUR
  JOHNNY FRIEDLAENDER "OISEAUX SUR FOND BRUN" (1955)Johnny Friedlaender (German/French, 1912-1992) Oiseaux sur Fond Brun , 1955 Color etching and aquatint on paper 11 3/4" x 21 1/2" (image) Pencil-signed and numbered (#41/60) to the bottom margin. Presented behind glass in a period frame that measures 20" x 29 1/2". Provenance : From the collection of a Fortune 500 company. Condition Very good condition, noting some chipping to the frame. Not removed from the frame.
• GASTON GIUTTON (1825-1891)
  GASTON GIUTTON (1825-1891) FRENCHGaston Giutton, a fine 19th century gilt patinated full length bronze listed as 'L'Homme à L'Oiseau', portraying a young man holding a dove. Standing upon a circular plinth base, signed in script. Height, 23.5".
• TWO POLYCHROME BIRDS, LATE 20TH
  TWO POLYCHROME BIRDS, LATE 20TH CENTURYTTwo polychrome birds on round bases, one 5" tall marked EBB, and the other 4.75" tall and marked DKB, late 20th century. FRANCAIS: Deux oiseaux polychromes sur bases rondes, l'un de 5" de haut marqué EBB, et l'autre de 4.75" de haut marqué DKB, fin du 20e siècle.
• TIN SEWING BIRD, TIERED SPOOL
  TIN SEWING BIRD, TIERED SPOOL HOLDER & ANOTHERLot of three sewing pieces: a tin sewing bird with brass tray and original pin cushion; a chip carved 2-tier spool holder with bun feet and candle / pin socket; and a primitive tiered spool holder in old untouched surface. Largest (plus grande), 11" x 6.5". FRANCAIS: Lot de 3: oiseau à coudre en tôle, plateau en laiton, coussin d'origine ; porte-bobine à 2 niveaux sculpté de losanges incisés, piètement, bobèche à bougie / épingle ; porte-bobine primitif niveaux multiples, vieille surface intacte.
• LEATHER SHIRT, LIKELY CREE, MID
  LEATHER SHIRT, LIKELY CREE, MID 20TH CENTURYA light tan hide shirt with hand cut abalone buttons, full collar and two pockets. The collar tips are embroidered with floral sprigs in blue, green and red while the pockets have an embroidered blue bird carrying a floral sprig in its beak above two embroidered roses with beaded centres and green stems. Size is roughly a men’s medium with lots of length. Likely Cree, mid-20th century. FRANCAIS: Chemise en peau de daim beige clair avec boutons en ormeau taillés à la main, avec col et deux poches. Les pointes du col sont brodées motifs floraux en bleu, vert et rouge, les poches sont brodées d’un oiseau bleu portant une brindille dans son bec au-dessus de deux roses perlées à tiges vertes. Taille relativement moyenne pour hommes mais longue. Probablement Cris, milieu du 20e siècle.
• THREE BIRDS ON BRANCH,
  THREE BIRDS ON BRANCH, 1890-1920Three birds on a branch, each with wire legs and original paint. The branch retains its natural bark and the artist has carved green leaves to add to the illusion. All in an old varnished surface. 1890-1920. H: 9"; W: 11"; D: 11.5". FRANCAIS: Trois oiseaux sur une branche, pattes en fil de fer, peinture d'origine. La branche conserve son écorce naturelle et l'artiste a sculpté des feuilles vertes pour ajouter à l'illusion. Ancienne surface vernie. 1890-1920.
• BIRCH BARK BIRD HOUSE, QUEBEC, LATE
  BIRCH BARK BIRD HOUSE, QUEBEC, LATE 19TH CENTURYA late 19th century birch bark bird house with scalloped edges and spruce root stitching, Algonquin. Great form and construction. Remnant of original hanger intact. Quebec. H: 14"; W/L: 10"; D/P: 10". FRANCAIS: Cabane d'oiseaux en écorce de bouleau de la fin du 19e siècle avec bords festonnés et coutures en racine d'épinette, Algonquin. Belle forme et construction. Vestige du crochet d'origine. Québec.
• TWO BIRD CARVINGS, RICHELIEU,
  TWO BIRD CARVINGS, RICHELIEU, QUEBEC, CA. 1935Two Quebec bird carvings in vibrant paint, birchbark bases, tin eyes, Richelieu, Quebec, circa 1935. Identified by Nettie Sharpe and written on base Dr Richard, St Denis, Richelieu. H: 4.5". FRANCAIS: Deux sculptures d'oiseaux du Québec avec peinture vibrante, bases en écorce de bouleau, yeux en métal, Richelieu, Qué., circa 1935. Identifiées par Nettie Sharpe sur la base "Dr Richard, St Denis, Richelieu".
• LARGE WEATHERVANE BIRD, E. RENTZ
  LARGE WEATHERVANE BIRD, E. RENTZ (1908-1995)A large weathervane bird in yellow and burnt orange paint by Ewald Rentz (1908-1995), Beardmore, Ontario. Mounted on a stand, Circa 1970. H: 30", on stand; W/L: 27". FRANCAIS: Grande girouette oiseau jaune et orange brûlé par Ewald Rentz (1908-1995), monté sur un support. Beardmore, Ont., circa 1970.
• LARGE OVOID STONEWARE CONTAINER,
  LARGE OVOID STONEWARE CONTAINER, 1865-75A large ovoid stoneware storage crock with cobalt blue bird motif. Found in Newington near Cornwall. Unmarked, very good condition, minor stain on base, no cracks. Apparently, when picked, this rare piece of Ontario stoneware was being used as a water cooler in the village store. 1865-75. Ex Lawless collection. Dimensions, 23" x 16". FRANCAIS: Grande et rare cruche ovoïde en grès à motif d'oiseau bleu cobalt. Trouvé à Newington près de Cornwall. Sans marque, très bon état, petite tache sur la base, pas de fêle. Apparemment, lors de la cueillette, cette pièce servait de refroidisseur d'eau dans le magasin du village. 1865-75. Ex-collection Lawless.
• FIVE FINELY CARVED BIRDS, MID
  FIVE FINELY CARVED BIRDS, MID 20TH CENTURYA group of five finely carved and hand painted birds & waterfowl signed "by EPP", mid 20th century: blue winged teal, redhead duck, nuthatch, cardinal, and a cedar waxwing with a berry in its beak. Smallest (plus petit), 4" x 4.5", Largest (plus gros), 8" x 4". FRANCAIS: Lot de cinq oiseaux et canards finement sculptés et peints à la main signés "EPP", milieu du 20ème siècle: sarcelle à ailes bleues, canard roux, sittelle, cardinal, et un jaseur de cèdre.
• QUEBEC SAMPLER & HOOKED RUGLot of
  QUEBEC SAMPLER & HOOKED RUGLot of two: a Quebec sampler and hooked rug. A large Quebec sampler with birds, cats, dogs, rabbits, flower baskets, lettering, and a floral border (26" x 23"), signed "Josephine Chabon, agée 10 ans". Good condition, light fading, 19th century. Accompanied by a professionally framed hooked rug of a Quebec winter scene initialed B in the bottom right corner, 22.5" x 27.5", faded condition, circa 1940. FRANCAIS: Lot de 2: Une grande broderie abécédaire québécoise avec oiseaux, chats, chiens, lapins, paniers de fleurs, et une bordure florale (26" x 23"), signée "Joséphine Chabon, agée 10 ans". Bon état, légère décoloration, XIXe siècle; accompagné d'un tapis crocheté encadré professionnellement d'une scène d'hiver québécois paraphé B dans le coin inférieur droit (22.5" x 27.5"), état défraîchi. Circa 1940.
• TWO PIECES OF SOUVENIR BEADWORK,
  TWO PIECES OF SOUVENIR BEADWORK, LATE 19THH C.Lot of two pieces of souvenir beadwork. A picture frame with elaborate beadwork of beavers, horseshoes and birds and having a looped fringe. Original beaded hanger intact, very good condition. Circa 1890. H 13"; W: 8.5". And, a beaded sewing bird, beige body with white beads, very good condition having red cloth under the wings, marked BIRD in multi-colour beads and mounted on a beaded perch. Likely Mohawk, circa 1900. H:6"; L/L: 8"; D/P: 3". FRANCAIS: Lot de 2 pièces souvenir en perlage: cadre avec perlage élaboré: castors, fers à cheval et oiseaux et ayant une frange en boucle. Anneau perlé d'origine intact, très bon état. Circa 1890. H: 13" ; L: 8,5"; coussin de couture perlé en forme d'oiseau, corps beige avec perles blanches, très bon état ayant du tissu rouge sous les ailes, marqué BIRD en perles multicolores et monté sur un perchoir perlé. Probablement Mohawk, circa 1900.
• SAMPLER, QUEBEC, CA. 1900A Quebec
  SAMPLER, QUEBEC, CA. 1900A Quebec sampler with a central flower basket having two yellow birds and other symbols including a sacred heart, crowns, deer, dog, key and candelabra. Signed "Rosa Arnaud, eleve chez Mlle Ladet". Quebec circa 1900. H: 17"; W/L: 14.5". FRANCAIS: Broderie abécédaire québécoise avec panier de fleurs central, deux oiseaux jaunes, des symboles dont un sacré coeur, couronnes, cerf, chien, clé et candélabres. Signé "Rosa Arnaud, eleve chez Mlle Ladet". Québec, circa 1900.
• CARVED MANTLE CLOCK, QUEBEC,
  CARVED MANTLE CLOCK, QUEBEC, 1895A folky carved mantle clock case having an arched centre door sculpted with two standing birds at a tree, while the surrounding frame is carved with a winged horse on each side followed by deep foliate and lattice carving over the door. A carved sawtooth border adorns the base molding. Dated 1895. Quebec origin although found in Hawkesbury, Ontario. The clock is in working order. H: 17"; W/L: 20"; D/P: 6". FRANCAIS: Horloge de cheminée fortement sculptée avec porte centrale arquée sculptée de deux oiseaux, le cadre est sculpté d'un cheval ailé de chaque côté, suivi d'une profonde sculpture en feuillage et en treillis autour de la porte. Bordure sculptée en dents de scie orne la moulure de la base. Daté de 1895. Origine québécoise bien que trouvé à Hawkesbury, Ont. L'horloge est fonctionnelle.