A few examples of appraisal values for
VESPER

• SVEND SVENDSEN NOCTURNAL OIL
  SVEND SVENDSEN NOCTURNAL OIL PAINTINGNightscape depicting light eminating from a doorway and windows reflecting light across a road onto another home along with dimly lit street lamp signed LR by Svend Svendsen (1864-1945) Norwegian born American artist studied in Paris moved to Chicago in the 1890's. Verso Mandel Brothers framing Chicago. 18'' x H 23'' W sight 24'' H x 30'' W. Private collection Manistee Mi.
• BIRGER SANDZEN 'TOWARD EVENING'
  BIRGER SANDZEN 'TOWARD EVENING' PENCIL-SIGNED LINOCUTBirger Sandzen (Swedish-American, 1871-1954) Toward Evening, 1942 Linocut on paper Two editions 8 15/16" x 11 15/16" A pencil-signed and titled linoleum block print of trees along a stream, executed on wove paper. Framed to archival standards in a wooden frame with an acid free mat, museum mount, and conservation glass, by the American Legacy Gallery in Kansas City, Missouri, measuring 18" x 20 1/4" in total. Literature: Charles Pelham Greenough, The Graphic Work of Birger Sandzen, Birger Sandzen Memorial Foundation, 2001, LN - 88 Condition Not removed from the frame. Appears to have some even overall toning.
• Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939 Czech)
  Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939 Czech) 'Reverie Du Soir' Lithograph, 1899. 'Evening' from the Times of Day series. Print is laid down to cardstock, measures 22x9.5''. Comes in period ornate frame with overall measurements of 24x11.5''. Excellent condition with strong colors; trimmed to image.
• BIRGER SANDZEN "TOWARD EVENING"
  BIRGER SANDZEN "TOWARD EVENING" (1942 LINOCUT)Birger Sandzen (Swedish-American, 1871-1954) Toward Evening , 1942 Linocut on paper 9" x 12" Pencil-signed and titled to the bottom margin. Presented behind glass in a frame that measures 16 1/4" x 20 1/4". Literature : Charles Pelham Greenough, The Graphic Work of Birger Sandzen , Birger Sandzen Memorial Foundation, 2001, B-88. Condition The sheet has several linear abrasions (scraped but not torn) that run vertically: two at the top of the image, one at the bottom, and one to the right. Even overall toning.
• SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS, PAUL REVERE
  SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS, PAUL REVERE POTTERY, BALUSTER VASE After 1923, glazed earthenware, underside with indistinct circular stamp.
• Crispin van de Passe the Elder
  Crispin van de Passe the Elder (Dutch 1564-1637)/Vertumnus and Pomona/engraving, 8.5cm x 13.5cm
• Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian
  Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian 1720-1778) "Veduta della porta e peristilio del Tempio di Vesta detto volgarm. della Sibilla in Tivoli". Engraving on paper matted and framed in an antique Hitchcock pattern frame with corner blocks under glass overall 35" x 28-1/2".
• VERYL GOODNIGHT (1947- ), BACK FROM
  VERYL GOODNIGHT (1947- ), BACK FROM THE BRINK Fine Art
• ERNST ADOLF MEISSNER (1837-1902)
  ERNST ADOLF MEISSNER (1837-1902) EVENING PRAYERFramed oil on canvas painting, Abendgebet (Evening Prayer), signed lower right E. Meisener, Munchen (Ernst Adolf Meissner, German, 1837-1902), multiple tears and patched repairs to canvas, sight: approx 19.5"h, 15.5"w, overall: 28"h, 24"w, 7lbs
• A Paris Porcelain Veilleuse 19th c.
  A Paris Porcelain Veilleuse 19th c. of Gothic inspiration lavender ground with gilt accents height 8 1/4 in.
• Pair of Meissen Figures of Night
  Pair of Meissen Figures of Night and Day.One figure of a putti with a torch - 7'' high marked with cross swords and the letter ''V.'' Second figure of a putti with an owl - 7'' high; stars around headdress are as is. With two miniature Meissen perfume bottles? - both as is. From a Manhattan NY estate.
• A tapestry evening bag with
  A tapestry evening bag with design to both sides of an urn of flowers within a cartouche surrounded by floral spandrels the gilt and enamel mounts with pink cabochon set clasp
• Rare Paris Porcelain "Personage"
  Rare Paris Porcelain "Personage" Veilleuse, third quarter 19th century, in the form of a richly costumed 16th-century gentlewoman bearing a ewer, h. 12", dia. 4-1/2". An example of this model with variant decoration is illustrated in Harold Newman's Veilleuses: A Collector's Guide (New York: Cornwall Books, 1987, rev. ed.), page 149, figure P-64.
• VERVE Spring 1938an ''Artistic
  VERVE Spring 1938an ''Artistic and Literary Quarterly '' published in France folio light brown linen boards many full color plates of both contemporary and earlier works.A few trivial internal stains else very good condition.
• VERVE, AN ARTISTIC AND LITERARY
  VERVE, AN ARTISTIC AND LITERARY QUARTERLY. #3 OCTOBER - DECEMBER (1938, VOL. 1 NO. 3) Cover composed by Pierre Bonnard, colored lithographs as follows: Spring by Marc Chagall, Summer by Joan Miro, Autumn by Rattner, Winter by Paul Klee. Heliogravures in color and gold, color process plates, colored lithographs. Printed in Paris, lithography and process color work by Imprimerie des Beaux-Arts, Heliogravure in colors by Draeger Freres, heliogravure in black and white by neogravure, lithography by Mourlot Freres.
• Basilius Besler engraving
  Basilius Besler engraving (German, 1561-1629): Consolida media; Orbus Pannonicus; Lychanis Sylvestris , plate 20, (Bugle, Spring Vetchling, Red Campion), from Hortus Eystettensis , Eichstatt and Nuremberg, 1613-1713, first or third edition, text printed verso, hand-colored engraving on heavy laid paper, unframed, plate 18-3/4 x 15-5/8 in., page 20-3/4 x 17-1/8 in. Pencil inscription bottom front indicates third edition, small edge tears, handling grime, light foxing and toning.
• MORNING ENTERTAINMENT. “LE
  MORNING ENTERTAINMENT. “LE PRESTIDIGITATEUR.”After Ignace Spiridon (1845—1930), photogravure by Goupil & Cie. Morning Entertainment. “Le Prestidigitateur.” New York: M. Knoedler, 1884. Hand-colored photogravure depicting a parlor magician performing for two ladies. 18 x 13 ¾”. Foxing to verso affecting parts of image and margins, scattered marginal creases, yet attractive overall. Old matting.
• A writing compendium comprising a
  A writing compendium comprising a travelling ink chamber stick sealing wax holder vesta go to bed and a spring loaded drawer for wax wafers or stamps by Thornhills of Bond Street c. 1885 in white metal. Approx. 8 x 5.5 x 3 cm.
• Birger Sandzen (1871-1954 Lindsborg
  Birger Sandzen (1871-1954 Lindsborg KS) Night Poplars in Moonlight
• PRINTEMPS D'AMOUR AFTER FRANCESCO
  PRINTEMPS D'AMOUR AFTER FRANCESCO VINEA (ITALY 1845-1902). Colored print on paper signed in the matrix lower right and dated 1897. An early 20th-century copy of a romantic pastoral scene in the Art Nouveau taste. 16 1/4''h. 29''w. in its original gilt frame 32 1/2''h. 45 1/2''w. Laid down on cardboard mat glued to print.
• A quantity of small silver items to
  A quantity of small silver items to include a vesta case, Birmingham 1899, two travel inkwells, a Book of Common Prayer with an embossed silver cover etc./Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
• Giovanni B. Piranesi VEDUTA DEL
  Giovanni B. Piranesi VEDUTA DEL PALAZZO FARNESE Etching and engraving Estimate:$200-$400
• SCULPTURE: BESSIE POTTER VONNOH
  SCULPTURE: BESSIE POTTER VONNOH (AMERICAN, 1872-1955) "BEDTIME", C. 1910, ROMAN BRONZE WORKS BRONZE FIGURE OF YOUNG CHILD IN DRAPED BEDROBES, ON PLINTH BASE WITH GREEK KEY BORDER, SIGNED ON BASE, ALONG WITH "NO. XX" A...SCULPTURE: Bessie Potter Vonnoh (American, 1872-1955) "Bedtime", c. 1910, Roman Bronze Works bronze figure of young child in draped bedrobes, on plinth base with Greek key border, signed on base, along with "No. XX" and inscribed "R.B.W." for Roman Bronze Works, remnants of gilded finish, wear consistent with age and use, including areas of patina and gilt loss, 10" h. x 3" w. x 3" d.
• VICKERS Mary (American 20th C.):
  VICKERS Mary (American 20th C.): ''NIGHT AND DAY'' Serigraph sight size 12 1/2'' x 10 custom framing 23'' x 20'' pencil signed and numbered 190/475.
• Attributed to Francis Swaine
  Attributed to Francis Swaine (English, 1725-1782) The Evening Gun oil on copper unsigned 7 x 9 1/8 inches.
• Early illuminated manuscript (on
  Early illuminated manuscript (on velum ?).
• Crispin van de Passe the Younger
  Crispin van de Passe the Younger (Dutch 1597-1670)/Hortus Floridus (title page)/hand-coloured engraving, 18cm x 24cm/and two black and white portrait engravings of a Venetian Lady at Masquerade and Mrs Brooks
• FECHNER, CHRISTIAN. SOIRŽES
  FECHNER, CHRISTIAN. SOIRŽES FANTASTIQUES. PARIS: F.C.F....Fechner, Christian. SoirŽes Fantastiques. Paris: F.C.F. Editions, 1988. One of an unspecified limitation of the deluxe edition, first volume signed by the author. Two red cloth pictorial volumes, stamped in black and gold, in matching slipcase. Oversize 4tos. Near fine. Sold with introductory letter signed by the author.
• AFTER W. DENDY SADLER, MEAL
  AFTER W. DENDY SADLER, MEAL BEFORE BEDTIME, ETCHINGAfter W. Dendy Sadler, Meal Before Bedtime, Etching
• VICTORIAN ART GLASS EPERGNE: Two
  VICTORIAN ART GLASS EPERGNE: Two vase epergne, light Vaseline with opalescent and cranberry rim. The bowl is 9 1/2'' dia, 14'' tall overall.
• Bartolomeo Dos Santos Spanish
  Bartolomeo Dos Santos Spanish 1931-2008 ''Evening Feast'' etching ed. 16/50 signed and dated ''Bartolomeo '63'' lr 11 1/4 x 13 1/2 in. framed Estimate $ 150-250 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
• Four silver vesta cases and a
  Four silver vesta cases and a vinaigrette
• ENGRAVING - 'Veduta della porta e
  ENGRAVING - 'Veduta della porta e peristilio del Tempio di Vesta detto volgarm. Della Sibilla in Tivoli' an architectural study by Piranesi 'Regia Calcogia di Roma' imprint lr in caption in black painted oak frame matted and glazed 26 3/4'' x 18 3/4''
• EPERGNE. English first half
  EPERGNE. English first half 20th century. Two part floriform epergne with enameled decoration in vaseline to deep red polished pontil 11.5''h.
• SVEND SVENDSEN (1864-1945)
  SVEND SVENDSEN (1864-1945) NOCTURNAL GLOW. Oil on canvas signed lower right 'Svend Svendsen;' Frame: 30.25'' x 41.75'' 24'' x 36'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• A book of sermons in an early
  A book of sermons in an early vellum binding by a Swiss pastor, Johann Heinrich Friess, printed in Zurich in 1732.