A few examples of appraisal values for
VOLTAIRE FIGURAL

• After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French
  After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French 1741-1828). ''Voltaire '' bronze brown patina modeled as figure of enlightenment philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778) walking with cane signed in cast ''Houdon '' 14 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 800-1 200 Appropriate patina wear.
• FRENCH BUST OF VOLTAIRE, 20TH
  FRENCH BUST OF VOLTAIRE, 20TH CENTURYAn early 20th century patinated spelter bust of Voltaire, the reverse stamped Fabrication Française - Made in France. Height, 11".
• AFTER JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON
  AFTER JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH, 1741-1828) BRONZE SC...Large sculpture of Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire after Neo-Classical artist Jean-Antoine Houdon who represented the aging Voltaire as an Immortal with a large robe and a ribbon around his forehead. The brown patina on the cast enhances the details of Voltaire’s smile and his bony hands that grasp onto the large chair. This sculpture epitomizes the refined method of casting made at the French foundry Barbedienne. Carved on the left side of the base: Houdon. Fecit 1781. On the lower back: F. Barbedienne Fondeur. Includes the foundry stamp: Reduction Mecanique. Dimensions: 12.5"L x 8.25"W x 17.5"H Manufacturer: F. Barbedienne Fondeur Condition: Age related wear.
• Two Continental Carved Ivory
  Two Continental Carved Ivory Miniature Portrait Busts, Possibly Voltaire Each finely carved and affixed to its own pedestal base, approx. 3-1/2"H.
• After Jean-Antoine Houdon
  After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) Late 19th/Early 20th Century Voltaire Seated gilt bronze signed Houdon and stamped France Height of bronze 10 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Steven Huffines, San Francisco, California
• A BRONZE STATUETTE OF VOLTAIRE
  A BRONZE STATUETTE OF VOLTAIRE SEATED BY JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (1741-1828) CIRCA 1900 - Depicted seated in a chair wearing a heavy robe and looking slightly to the right; on an integral rectangular bronze base on a stepped marble plinth; H. 7'' overall.
• Two French Patinated Bronze Figures
  Two French Patinated Bronze Figures of Voltaire and Rousseau Late 19th Century each stamped with Susse Freres Foundry mark. Together with a pair of Jennings Brothers figural bookends, each marked to base. Height of taller 14 inches.
• A Pair of French Bronze and
  A Pair of French Bronze and Marble Small Busts of Voltaire and Rousseau 19th Century one example inscribed F. Marquet de/ Voltaire Mort/ À Paris En 1778/ Agé de 84 Ans., the other inscribed J.J. Rousseau Mort/ À Ermenonville En/ 1778 Agé de 66 Ans. Height 8 inches. Property from the Collection of William Coles, Arizona
• Voltaire, F.M.A. de. Oeuvres
  Voltaire, F.M.A. de. Oeuvres Completes, 69 vols (ex 70, lacks vol 44). De L'Imprimerie de la Societe Litteraire Typographique, 1784 - 89 8vo., cont. calf gilt, red morocco spine labels (stained prelims in vol 1). Engraved portraits and plates (69)
• AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH
  AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH 1741-1828), BUST OF FRANCIS VOLTAIRE, PAINTED PLASTER BUST ON WOOD STAND, H OVERALL: 11 IN. (27.9 CM.)After Jean Antoine Houdon (French 1741-1828), Bust of Francis Voltaire, Painted Plaster Bust on Wood Stand,, Crack to plaster on head, Dimensions: H overall: 11 in. (27.9 cm.)
• PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES,
  PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES, VOLTAIRE AND BELLA, PAIR COLOR LITHOGRAPHS, FRAME: 19 1/2 X 23 1/2 IN. (49.53 X 59.69 CM.)Published by Currier & Ives, Voltaire and Bella, Pair Color Lithographs,, Dimensions: Frame: 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (49.53 x 59.69 cm.)
• FOUR FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND WHITE
  FOUR FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE BUSTSFour French gilt bronze and white marble busts of Elizabethan noblemen, Marat and Voltaire late 19th-early 20th century the largest height 8 1/4in (21cm)Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Malibu, California. Condition: General marks, scratches rubbing, wear and dirt accumulation overall. Some elements loose. Some chain swags detatched. Would benefit from light adjustment and restoration.
• Voltaire Hector (Haitiain b.
  Voltaire Hector (Haitiain b. 1952) acrylic on canvas Minister Church meeting 20+ people in room listening to minister in brown wood frame ss: 15 1/2'' h. x 19 1/2'' w.
• Good French Cast-Iron Figure of
  Good French Cast-Iron Figure of "Liberty", mid-19th century, modeled bearing her torch, raised on a circular plinth, the surface attractively weathered, h. 53".
• 1 vol. Condorcet, (Antoine-Nicolas
  1 vol. Condorcet, (Antoine-Nicolas de.) Vie de Voltaire. [Paris]: Societe Litteraire-Typographique, 1789. 8vo, contemp. bds., calf back & corners, red morocco spine label. Generally internally crisp & clean - very scattered light foxing. Complete with additions & corrections.
• French Polished Bronze Figure of
  French Polished Bronze Figure of a Philosopher, after Theodore Doriot, mid 19th century modelled seated with scroll and lyre, signed height 14 in — 35.6 cm
• EARLY WAX RECLINING FIGURE SIGNED
  EARLY WAX RECLINING FIGURE SIGNED HOUDON Signed and numbered 'Houdon no 1058' (on reverse). Voltaire reclining on sofa.
• OEUVRES COMPLETES DE VOLTAIRE,
  OEUVRES COMPLETES DE VOLTAIRE, 1785-89, (4) VOLS. Charles-Guillaume Ettinger, A Gotha, 1785, full leather binding, armorial bookplate of Beeston Long, Esq., includes Vol. 26: Histoire du Parlement de Paris (1785); Vol. 31: Philosophie de Newton (1786), with 14 engraved diagrams; Vol. 49: Melanges Litteraires, Tome III (1787); Vol. 67: Lettres du Roi de Prusse et de M. de Voltaire (1789); 8.25"h x 5.5"w
• Voltaire Hector acrylic on canvas
  Voltaire Hector acrylic on canvas School Room 20+ students in pink room listening to teacher in wooden frame ss: 15 1/2'' h. x 19 1/2'' w.
• Napoleon III Patinated Bronze
  Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Figure of a Classical Philosopher, third quarter 19th century, the bearded figure modeled seated on an oblong plinth base of polished Tavira marble, h. 10", w. 10-1/2".
• AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON(French,
  AFTER JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON(French, 1741-1828) A pair: Voltaire and Rousseau, patinated bronze on bronze base with engraved names, unsigned, 11 in. Provenance: Estate of an Illinois Collector; by descent in family Condition: socles slightly loose on bases
• PARIAN WARE BUST OF
  PARIAN WARE BUST OF VOLTAIRE-after Caffieri. On a marble socle. H. 9 3/4''. Good condition chips. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• [COUTAUD] VOLTAIRE, LE TAUREAU
  [COUTAUD] VOLTAIRE, LE TAUREAU BLANC Les Bibliophiles Comtois, with original etchings by Lucien Coutaud, 1956, number VI of 25 "Collaborateur", total edition of 150, this one with 14 working proofs of the etchings, most signed or initialed by Coutaud, loose signatures in paper cover with glassine wrapper, in chemise and slipcase, 14"h x 10.5"w
• Thirty volumes from a set of the
  Thirty volumes from a set of the works of Voltaire, published in London in various years of the 1760s and 1770s. In an early full leather binding.
• JEAN LE PAUTRE (French
  JEAN LE PAUTRE (French 1618-1682). Les Statues du Ch?teau de Versailles: Six Works Engravings circa 1672; depicting figures of satyrs dancers and fauns at Versailles by Louis Lerambert (French 1620-1670). Framed - 16 1/2 in. x 12 in.
• After Etienne-Maurice Falconet
  After Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French, 1716-1791), white biscuit porcelain figure of a seated putto allegorical of "Literature", third quarter 19th century, h. 13-1/2".
• A French Bronze Figure Du Villard
  A French Bronze Figure Du Villard in the form of a putto mounted as a lamp the figure supporting the lighting element with entwined flowering vines throughout set on a circular marble base. Height 15 1/2 inches.
• French figural lamp of a putti
  French figural lamp of a putti holding a torch, standing on a porcelain pedestal base, approx 51cm H
• French figural lamp of a putti
  French figural lamp of a putti holding a torch, standing on a porcelain pedestal base, approx 51cm H
• FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE GROUP
  FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE GROUP Modeled as a satyr walking with his arm around a Bacchante with grapevines entwined in her hair on Empire-style gilt-bronze stand applied with winged siren and satyr mask mounts; 18 x 6 in.
• Follower of Pierre Puget (French,
  Follower of Pierre Puget (French, 1620-1694) Attractive patinated bronze figure of a classically robed orator standing by a Doric half column, third quarter 19th century, h. 13-1/4".
• A FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED
  A FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MARBLE DOUBLE VASE A French gilt and patinated bronze figural marble double vase after a model by Charles Georges Ferville-Suan, late 19th/early 20th century, modled as a beauty seated between two vessels rasied on a naturalistic branch and marble plinth, incised 'FERVILLE-SUAN', 9.875"h. Provenance: Purchased Woodchuck Antiques, San Francisco 2005.
• French gilt and patinated metal
  French gilt and patinated metal figural candelabrum The central patinated figure of a putto holding two candlearms, raised on a gilt metal mounted marble base. H: 11 in.
• A French Bronze Patinated Spelter
  A French Bronze Patinated Spelter Figure after Model E. Villanis 19th Century Base cast with "Fleur de Boheme" figure of young gypsy woman with tambourine on stepped base.
• *A Belgian Plaster Figure Victor
  *A Belgian Plaster Figure Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) depicting a nude woman standing raised atop a stepped circular base bearing label La Paix Par Rousseau (Sculpt). Height of figure 13 1/4 inches.
• French Empire figural lamp base,
  French Empire figural lamp base, gilt and patinated bronze, winged female figure in classical dress atop a ball and supporting an urn on her head, marble base, 19th century, 29-1/4 in. Formerly a lamp (now capped), black and polished patination with some areas of wear. Property of a Charleston, South Carolina Gentleman.