A few examples of appraisal values for
PAPILLON

• A French Art Nouveau Bronze
  A French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure after Francis Renaud (1887-1973) Papillon cast as a maiden wearing decorated butterfly wings signed Renaud and dated 1901 to base. Height 10 1/4 inches.
• Henri Bergé for Amalric Walter.
  Henri Bergé for Amalric Walter. Papillon vide poche. c. 1920, pâte de verre. 1 h × 6½ w × 5¾ d in. result: $1,097. estimate: $700–900. Incised signature to face 'A Walter Nancy SC Bergé'. Provenance: Michel Aboudara at The French Metalworks | Acquired from the previous at the Antiquarius Antique Market, London c. 1997 by the present owner, Private Collection, Michigan
• SIX SILHOUETTES OF MEMBERS OF THE
  SIX SILHOUETTES OF MEMBERS OF THE PAPILLON FAMILYSix silhouettes of members of the Papillon family, mid 19th c. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• ALVARO GUILLOT "PAPILLON BLUE"
  ALVARO GUILLOT "PAPILLON BLUE" OIL ON CANVAS, 1973 Alvaro Guillot (Uruguayan, 1931-2010) "Papillon Blue" surrealist oil on canvas depicting an oversized blue butterfly in the desert, signed to upper left and verso, circa 1973, housed in a giltwood frame. Image: 29.5" H x 39.5" W; frame: 32" H x 42" W.
• ALVARO GUILLOT "PAPILLON BLUE"
  ALVARO GUILLOT "PAPILLON BLUE" OIL ON CANVAS, 1973 Alvaro Guillot (Uruguayan, 1931-2010) "Papillon Blue" Surrealist oil painting on canvas depicting an oversized blue butterfly in the desert, signed to upper left and verso, circa 1973, housed in a giltwood frame. Image: 29.5" H x 39.5" W; frame: 32" H x 42" W.
• (INSECTS BUTTERFLIES) SEGUY E.A.
  (INSECTS BUTTERFLIES) SEGUY E.A. Papillons. Vingt planches en phototypie coloriees au patron donnant 81 papillons et 16 compositions decoratives. Paris: Tolmer n.d. Folio contents loose as issued decorative paper boards with cloth ties. Complete with 20 plates. Ex-library copy with stamps to title plates and front and rear pastedowns and call number to spine; light soiling to boards.
• Henri Bergé for Amalric Walter.
  Henri Bergé for Amalric Walter. Papillon de nuit paperweight. 1906-1913 / c. 1925, pâte de verre. 1¼ h × 4? w × 3¾ d in. result: $1,638. estimate: $600–800. Molded signature to outer edge AW N Bergé'. Provenance: Michel Aboudara at The French Metalworks | Acquired from the previous at the Antiquarius Antique Market, London c. 1997 by the present owner, Private Collection, Michigan
• PAINTING, CHRISTINE GOETTI
  PAINTING, CHRISTINE GOETTI Christine Goetti (Swiss, 20th century), "Papillon," 2012, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, label affixed verso, canvas: 19.75"h x 19.75"w, overall (with frame): 21"h x 21"w
• NUS EUGENE & ANTONY MURRAY. "LES
  NUS EUGENE & ANTONY MURRAY. "LES PAPILLON'S METAMORPHASIS TURESTRES DES PEUPLES DE L'AIR" Paris Gabriel de Gonet 1852. First edition large 8VO 2 volumes. Handcolored portrait 2 handcolored titles and 33 handcolored plates; all wood engravings by Amelee Varin. One-quarter mococco over marbled boards. The butterflies and insects take on human qualities in the style of Grandville. Provenance: Property of a Lady.
• HUGO WEBER (SWISS/NEW YORK,
  HUGO WEBER (SWISS/NEW YORK, 1918-1971)Hugo Weber (Swiss/New York, 1918-1971), "A Butterfly, Papillon for Cora", 1961, watercolor on rice paper, pencil-signed lower right, signed, titled, dated and inscribed on backing board, 12 1/2 in. x 17 in., framed Provenance: Estate of American Abstract Expressionist Cora Kelley Ward (1920-1989); thence by descent
• HERVE LELONG (B. 1937):
  HERVE LELONG (B. 1937): PAPILLONNIEREHerve Lelong (b. 1937): Papillonniere, Jean Laurent Editeur, France, 1974; tapestry wallhanging in wool with linen backing; signed in weave lower right; titled, signed again and numbered 90/165 to labels verso Dimensions: 36 x 64 in. (91.4 x 162.6 cm.) Condition: Without hardware for hanging.
• A French Cast Metal Figure of a Boy
  A French Cast Metal Figure of a Boy after Rousseau Papillon depicting a youth in 19th century attire. Height 19 1/2 inches.
• Henri Bergé for Amalric Walter.
  Henri Bergé for Amalric Walter. Papillon de nuit pin tray. c. 1920, pâte de verre. ¾ h × 4? w × 3¼ d in. result: $1,260. estimate: $600–800. Incised signature to edge 'Bergé A Walter Nancy'. Provenance: Michel Aboudara at The French Metalworks | Acquired from the previous at the Antiquarius Antique Market, London c. 1997 by the present owner, Private Collection, Michigan
• ALEXANDER CALDER LITHOGRAPH
  ALEXANDER CALDER LITHOGRAPH PAPILLONAlexander Calder (American, 1898-1976). Lithograph, butterflies and spirals. Signed in pencil lower right and numbered 34/125 in pencil lower left. 24 1/2" x 38" (with frame 30" x 43 1/2"). Small imperfection to sheet upper right.
• Max Papart (French 1911-1994)
  Max Papart (French 1911-1994) L'oiseau mixed media collage edition 31/60 signed Max Papart (lower left) 20 x 26 inches.
• Lucien-Charles-Edouard Alliot
  Lucien-Charles-Edouard Alliot (French, 1877-1967) "Phalene", also known as "La dame aux papillons", a tall elaborately patinated Art Nouveau bronze, 20th century, signed at the rear basal edge "L. Alliot", and with a bas-relief title reserve at the facade center of the base, h. 27-1/2", w. 9", d. 9".
• JOAN MIRO (SPANISH, 1893-1983)
  JOAN MIRO (SPANISH, 1893-1983) image 15" x 11" "Papillon I". Lithograph, edition from "Derriere Le Miroir", pub. Meaght, Paris, 1971, matted and framed under glass, overall 20" x 16". Signed in graphite in lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate from National Art Guild, 1988.
• Bernard Buffet ''Papillon Rouge''
  Bernard Buffet ''Papillon Rouge'' oil on canvas.Signed and dated upper middle ''Bernard Buffet 59'' with ''Findlay Gallery'' label on the reverse. Canvas: 18''H x 25.5''W; Frame: 28.5''H x 35.5''W. Provenance: Acquired in 1962 from the Findlay Galleries Inc. Chicago Illinois. Painter and graphic artist Bernard Buffet (French 1928-1999) studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. In 1948 he received the ''Prix de la Critique'' a prestigious award given by Parisian art critics. Buffet's works are dominated by dark bold and expressive lines which give his paintings a dramatic effect.
• EMILE-ALAIN SÉGUY
  EMILE-ALAIN SÉGUY (1889-1985): PAPILLONS A GROUP OF SIX Lithographs published by Tolmer Paris. Provenance: Property from a Private Collector. 17 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. 24 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (frame).
• Three framed butterfly specimens
  Three framed butterfly specimens including Chrysiridia Madagascarensis from Madagascar, Papilio Lorquinianus Albertisi from Celebes, and Morpho Menelaus from Peru; all in good condition; the two larger frames each 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" (approx.)
• French poster of a nude woman in
  French poster of a nude woman in a butterfly net "Salle Des Capucines Lith. H. Sicard-Paris". 35"x25.5"
• EMILE LOUIS PICAULT (FRANCE,
  EMILE LOUIS PICAULT (FRANCE, 1833-1915) "L'Aviation", lost wax cast and patinated bronze, signed on integral base, depicting a winged semi-nude male kneeling atop a Montgolfier hot air balloon, symbols of early flight leaninig around the basket, including a set of motor cylinders, a propellor, an anchor; and a low relief of an airplane on front of the balloon. A scroll at the bottom reads "Des ailes, des ailes, pour voler par Montagne et par vallee, Ruckert"; (Wings, wings, to fly by mountain and by valley). A stanza of "Wings! Wings to fly!" from 'Springtime of Love?, Op. 37 by Friedrich Ruckert (1788-1866). Roughly 31 1/2" x 22" x 19".
• Rare John Abbot etching, Papilio
  Rare John Abbot etching, Papilio Troilus , plate 1, Black and Yellow Swallow-tail butterfly with Fennel, with text, from John Abbot and James Edward Smith, The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia…, Volume I, London, 1797, after John Abbot, British/Georgia, 1751-circa 1840, printed by T. Bensley, etched by John Harris(?), circa 1793-1794, hand-colored etching on wove paper, plate 15 x 11-1/4 in., page 16-1/8 x 12-3/8 in.; black-painted and gilt wood frame. Cellophane tape at top, chipping at left edge, corner loss upper left, 3/8 in. tear left edge into plate, 3/16 in. backed with cellophane tape, binding edge right, very slight fading, light foxing and toning; frame with abrasions.
• PAPART, Max, (French, 1911-1994):
  PAPART, Max, (French, 1911-1994): 1) Abstract Oval Composition with Birds and Other Images, entire piece is 30'' x 21.5'', signed in pencil lower right, numbered 109/135 lower left; 2) Dove in Flight, Carborundum, 21.5'' x 30'', pencil signed lower right, numbered 39/120, encased in custom plexiglass frame, approx. 28'' x 35.5''.
• THREE PAPIER-MâCHé PARROTSThree
  THREE PAPIER-MâCHé PARROTSThree Papier-mâché parrots, 8 1/2" h., together with a papier-mâché animal head mask, a painted linen chicken mask, carved wood leopard mask, and a painted tin plaque. Condition: As expected wear.
• FOUR ANTIQUE ENGRAVINGS FROM
  FOUR ANTIQUE ENGRAVINGS FROM CRAMER'S PAPILLONS EXOTIQUES DES TROIS PARTIES DU MONDE (EXOTIC BUTTERFLIES FROM THREE PARTS OF THE WORLD) Hand-colored engravings, 18th century, with pencil inscriptions in unknown hand to two, full title reads Papillons Exotiques des Trois parties du Monde: l’Asie, l’Afrique et l’Amerique (Exotic Butterflies from Three Parts of the World: Asia, Africa and America), framed as two pairs, framing is similar.
• PAPIER MACHE PARROT AND CHALKWARE
  PAPIER MACHE PARROT AND CHALKWARE LOVEBIRDS. American, probably Pennsylvania, 2nd half 19th century. Standing parrot with original paint and yellowed varnish. Wear, tiny hole. 8.5"h. And lovebirds on base with some enhanced paint. 5.25"h.
• CORNEILLE [GUILLAUME CORNELIS VAN
  CORNEILLE [GUILLAUME CORNELIS VAN BEVERLOO] (DUTCH 1922...CORNEILLE [GUILLAUME CORNELIS VAN BEVERLOO] (DUTCH 1922-2010) Femme avec un oiseau , 1976 color pencil on wove paper 29 x 19.5 cm (11 3/8 x 7 5/8 in.) signed, dated, and dedicated along upper edge PROVENANCE Gift of the artist to the present owner CONDITION The sheet appears in overall very good original condition. Some darkening around the perimeter, as apparent in catalogue photographs. Minor diagonal creases to the sheet visible in raking light. Traces of previous mounting tape on verso, also apparent in catalogue images. 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.
• PARROT PAPER WEIGHT Hand painted in
  PARROT PAPER WEIGHT Hand painted in blue and gold multi-patterned wings light blue yellow and red color scheme. 3 1/4'' h. Minor chips. (Pristine Cond.)
• PABLO PICASSO (SPAIN/FRANCE,
  PABLO PICASSO (SPAIN/FRANCE, 1881-1973) "Pigeonneau" (The Squab), linocut on paper, signed in blue crayon, pencil numbered 79/226, (Bloch #326), with COA and letter from Galerie Lareuse, Washington, DC., dated Nov 1989. In gold reeded frame, matted under UV plexiglass, OS: 17" x 17", impression: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4".
• FABRICE DE VILLANEUVE, (FRANCE,
  FABRICE DE VILLANEUVE, (FRANCE, B. 1954), BUTTERFLIES PRINT ON PAPER GLUED TO BURLAP UNFRAMED: 15 1/2 X 11 1/2 IN. (39.4 X 29.2 CM.)Fabrice de Villaneuve, (France, b. 1954), Butterflies Print on Paper Glued to Burlap, Dimensions: Unframed: 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (39.4 x 29.2 cm.)
• PAPIER MACHE PARROT ON SWING.
  PAPIER MACHE PARROT ON SWING. American, 20th century. Colorful parrot on hanging swing that rests on wooden wall mount bracket. Paint loss and wear. 26"h. 8.5"w. 14.5"d.
• Pablo Picasso color lithograph
  Pablo Picasso color lithograph ''Colombe volant (A l'Arc-en-ciel)''; from the edition of 1000 plate signed. Pencil signature added later. Catalogue Raisonne: Bloch 712. Image: 19.75''H x 25.5''W; Frame: 34.5''H x 39''W. Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973). Circa - 1952.
• TWO GIUSEPPE ARMANI FLAPPERSMade
  TWO GIUSEPPE ARMANI FLAPPERSMade For Capodimonte, marked. The first, in a black dress with a large feathered fan; the second, in a red and white dress holding a parrot. Heights 14 in., 13 in., respectively.
• A Continental Papier Mache Figure
  A Continental Papier Mache Figure depicting a kneeling gentleman his hat and dog at his feet raised on a rectangular base with canted corners. Height overall 12 1/4 inches.
• Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973),
  Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), "La Colombe Volant (à l'arc en ciel)", 1952; color lithograph; 18 1/2" x 25"; signed in the print.