TADE (TADEUSZ) STYKA (POLISH 1889-1954)Portrait of Jayne Manners, circa 1940-1945 oil on canvas 104.5 x 76.5 cm (41 1/8 x 30 1/8 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCEGift of the artist to the sitter; sitter's collection until 1991Thence by descent in the familyLOT NOTESBorn in 1889 in the southern Polish city of Kielce into the family of famed historical painter Jan Styka (a student of Jan Matejko), Tadeusz Styka was, from a tender age, enveloped in the arts. Under his father’s tutelage, Tadeusz, together with his brother Adam (who likewise went on to become a painter, best known for his Orientalist portraits) began painting around the age of six. In 1900, the family relocated to Paris. Not two years later, Tadeusz — aged thirteen — had already exhibited at the Paris Salon, showing a copy of his father’s portrait of Leo Tolstoy (who later wrote to them both with thanks). By fifteen, he counted three exhibitions at the Salon.Simultaneously, Tadeusz collaborated with his father on a series of preparatory paintings for illustrations to the novel Quo Vadis. Recognizing his son's talent as an animalist, Jan Styka eventually put Tada in charge of the animal figures. The completed series was exhibited at the St. Louis Purchase Exposition of 1904, together with five independent works by the younger Styka. Although eleven of the fifteen paintings in the cycle were destroyed in a fire at the Exposition, the father-and-son duo received laudable reviews in the American press, which was particularly enamoured with the preteen artist. In a 1905 article dedicated to the elder Styka in Hearst’s International magazine, author Annabel Parker McCann named Tada "the wonder of European artists", who seems to have been born with so remarkable a perception of art and so great facility of the hand, so sure an eye for form and color, that the years of drill which most artists must spend in learning how to achieve technical facility are needless for him.The same attention followed Tadeusz throughout his early career and grew exponentially when he began spending time between Europe and the United States in the 1920s. By then he was largely sought after for his socialite portraits, frequently likened in style to those of Giovanni Boldini. Particularly sensationalized in the press was his portrait of and relationship with film star Pola Negri, especially when the latter became engaged with Charlie Chaplin. Famed actresses Marion Davies and Dolly Grey likewise sat for him. So did Sara Delano Roosevelt, who in 1934 — having perhaps come across Styka thanks to his recent exhibition at the Wildenstein & Co. Gallery — commissioned a portrait as a gift for her son, president Franklin D. Roosevelt, for the White House. Though the Great Depression took a toll on Styka's finances, and though his renown gradually abated, he continued appearing on the New York social scene (often accompanying heiress Huguette Clark) and receiving high-profile commissions, such as that of President Harry S. Truman.The present painting depicts American Broadway actress Jayne Manners, née Jane Oppermann in Monticello, Georgia in 1908. In 1925, aged seventeen, the singer-actress relocated to New York, where she performed at the Shubert Theatre. Selected here are images of her billed (as "The Unpredictable" Jayne Manners) alongside the iconic Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedy duo, as well as posing beside Ray Bolger (best known for his role as Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz) during the 1942 production of "By Jupiter." It was during her early Broadway career that Manners likely met Styka, who made the numerous nude études and a painting of the young Jayne included here. The two remained in contact throughout Manners' lifetime, as evidenced by the present portrait, produced at least a decade following their acquaintance, as well as later sketches of her brother, sister, and parents. Shown here en face, her graceful hands holding the sleeve of a fur coat draped over one shoulder, Manners epitomises not only the classic "American beauty" type Styka preferred to paint, but the vitality of colors and brushstrokes for which he was so sought after in his lifetime and remembered for today. CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in excellent original condition. Minor surface abrasions apparent in limited areas around the perimeter (lower left and right, upper right edge). Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. The painting is unvarnished. 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.
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ANDRAS MIKOLA (HUNGARIAN 1884-1970)River Landscape oil on canvas 58 x 67 cm (22 7/8 x 26 3/8 in.) signed lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Canvas slightly loose on stretcher. Visible craquelure and paint loss throughout. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent areas of restoration.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.
ANDRAS MIKOLA (HUNGARIAN 1884-1970)Carousel oil on canvas 50 x 64 cm (19 3/4 x 25 1/4 in.) signed lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Canvas slightly loose on stretcher. Minor fine and stable craquelure throughout. Areas of paint loss around the perimeter. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent areas of restoration.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.
FRITZ CHRIST (GERMAN 1866-1906)Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1900 bronze with dark brown patina atop Egyptian Revival marble base overall height: 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) signed and dated on bronze base CONDITIONBeyond some light discolouration to the patina in places (such as the back of her skirt and underside of the head) and endemic cracks to the marble base, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye. 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.
LOUIS LIEVEN THEOPHILE CLESSE (BELGIAN 1889-1961)L'Ecluse Bruxelles, 1922 oil on board 70.7 x 75.8 cm (27 7/8 x 29 7/8 in.) signed lower left and on verso, dated lower right, titled on verso CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting is in good condition. Notable bowing to the board. Vertical crack to the board at the lower left, just in the middle of the signature, 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) long. Some scattered paint losses to the perimeter of the board. Vertical fine craquelure throughout. Inspection under UV light, does not reveal any signs of restoration. 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.
ANTOINE BOUVARD (FRENCH 1870-1956)View on the Grand Canal, Venice oil on canvas 54 x 73 cm (21 1/4 x 28 3/4 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCECarel Gallery, Miami, Florida, 2000 (copy of invoice available upon request) CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in overall very good condiiton. Minor scuffing at the perimeter. Inspection under UV light shows a very small area of retouching to the rightmost edge, next to the balcony. Otherwise, no significant issues to report.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.
CHARLES-FRANCOIS DAUBIGNY (FRENCH 1817-1878)Barbizon Landscape oil on canvas 41 x 54 cm (16 1/8 x 21 1/4 in.) signed lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Light surface dirt, would benefit from a light cleaning. Some fine and stable age-appropriate craquelure apparent throughout. Inspection under UV light shows bright fluorescence, probably due to a layer of varnish. Paint losses to the edges of the canvas and one pinhole size loss to the upper center. Several patches on reverse of the canvas. No other issues apparent to naked eye. 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.
ELIZABETH NOURSE (AMERICAN 1859-1938)Breton Girl, 1889 watercolor on paper 44 x 31 cm (17 3/8 x 12 in.) signed and dated lower right CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. Light weaving on the top. Otherwise, no other issues apparent to the naked eye. 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.
JEAN PESKE (POLISH-FRENCH 1870-1949)L'Ile de Saint Brice Cagner oil on canvas 73 x 53.5 cm (28 3/4 x 21 in.) signed lower left; titled on verso, possibly in another handPROVENANCE Sotheby's, New York, October 7, 2010, lot 77Acquired at the above by the present ownerLOT NOTESJean Peske was born in Kherson, Russian Empire, to parents of Polish origin. He studied art at the Academies in Kiev, Odessa, and Warsaw before emigrating to France at 21, where he studied at the Academie Julian. There he developed friendships with numerous other Polish emigres, including Marie Curie, with whom he was closely associated throughout his life, as well as Guillaume Apollinaire. Peske was also close to other notable artists of the day, including Signac, Pissarro, Bonnard, and Vuillard, and under the influence of Signac experimented with pointillism. Peske also exhibited with the Nabis, including at Le Barc de Boutteville along with Serusier, Bonnard, and Vuillard. CONDITIONObserved out of the frame, the work appears in very good original condition. Minor surface dirt; would benefit from a light cleaning. Small chip, 1 cm (3/8 in.) long, at the upper left, as apparent in photographs. Miniscule loss to an impasto stroke at an a purple reflect in the water lower right. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
FRANCOIS GALL (FRENCH 1912-1987)Eugénie relève son chignon devant le miroir au bouquet de fleurs, circa 1952 oil on board 33 x 25.5 cm (13 x 10 in.) signed lower right We are grateful to Marie-Lize Gall of Comité François Gall for providing her opinion of authenticity and her assistance in cataloguing this lot.LOT NOTESThe present painting belongs to a series of paintings made by Gall depicting women — often his daughters or wife Eugénie, as here, seated before mirrors. A comparable work, entitled La coiffeuse au bouquet, is illustrated in Robert Vrinat, François Gall (Collection de l'Actualité Artistique Internationale, 1953). This painting cycle was exhibited at Galerie Durand Ruel in Paris (1949), and later in Stockholm and New York (1953), Gall's first show in the United States. Pictured on the cover of that first American exhibition and behind François and Eugénie in a photograph of the couple at the show are other works from the series (please refer to the additional images for reference). CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall excellent original condition. Beyond overall surface dirt, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light shows an even layer of varnish; no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
ELISEE MACLET (FRENCH 1881-1962)Rue de Montmartre oil on canvas 50 x 65 cm (19 3/4 x 25 5/8 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCEGalerie Carpentier, ParisAlexander Kahan Fine Arts LTD., New York (label on verso)Acquired at the above by the present owner CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. Canvas slightly loose on stretcher. Fine and faint age-appropriate craquelure apparent in areas of heavy impasto, mainly the sky. Stretcher bar mark at the upper right quadrant. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
JEAN SALABET (FRENCH B. CIRCA 1900)Artist Sketching Beside the Seine, 1951 oil on canvas 50 x 61.5 cm (19 3/4 x 24 1/4 in.) signed, dated and inscribed Paris lower right PROVENANCEDoyle, New York, June 29, 2016, lot 92Acquired at the above by the present owner CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition. Light scuffs apparent at the upper left. Insection under UV light shows an even layer of varnish, no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
ANDRE DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC (FRENCH 1884-1974)Winter Scene oil on canvas 60.5 x 81.5 cm (23 3/4 x 32 1/8 in.) signed lower right CONDITIONObserved of the frame, the work is in overall good condition. Fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure apparent overall, especially apparent in lighter areas, such as the sky. Inspection under UV light shows a repair to a previous dent in the lower right (in the white stroke left of the tree) and resulting retouching to an area around 1.5 cm (5/8 in.) in length. 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.
EUGENE GALIEN-LALOUE (FRENCH 1854-1941) La Porte Saint-Martin, soir d'hiver gouache on paper 18 x 32 cm (7 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.) [sight] signed lower left PROVENANCEJane Kahan Gallery, New York (label on backing board)Alexander Kahan Fine Arts LTD, New York (label on backing board) CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall excellent original condition with no apparent issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration.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.
ALEXANDRE ALTMANN (RUSSIAN 1885-1950)White and Violet Chrysanthemums oil on board 54.3 x 43.7 cm (21 3/8 x 17 1/4 in.) signed lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in very good original condition. Minor discoloration around the perimeter, as apparent in photographs. Otherwise crisp and bright image. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
MSTISLAV DOBUZHINSKY (RUSSIAN-LITHUANIAN 1875-1957)Interior with Blue Walls pencil, watercolor and gouache on paper 37.2 x 47.2 cm (14 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.) monogrammed lower left PROVENANCEEstate of Mstislav Dobuzhinsky (estate stamp on verso) CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in overall very good original condition. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
A PAIR OF COSTUME DESIGNS BY MSTISLAV DOBUZHINSKY (RUSSIAN-LITHUANIAN 1875-1957)comprising:a) Ukrainian Jewelry Vendor, charcoal, watercolor and gouache on paper, 28.3 x 21 cm (11 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.) [sight], monogrammed lower right, inscribed Selesnien (?) upper rightb) Baker, charcoal, watercolor and gouache on paper, 28.5 x 21 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.) [sight], monogrammed lower right CONDITIONObserved in frame, the pair appears in very good original condition with light age-appropriate toning, minor waviness to the sheet, some staining at the perimeter (as apparent in photographs). Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOLPalma de Mallorca, 1954 oil on canvas 62 x 85 cm (24 3/8 x 33 1/2 in.) insribed lower right Ehrenhelt 4!54 Palma de Mallorca' CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition. Minor craquelure on the top. Otherwise, no other issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration.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.
MARCEL DEBUT (FRENCH 1865-1933)Poesie des Mers bronze with light brown patina atop stone base overall height: 115.5 cm (45 1/2 in.) signed and inscribed France on base CONDITIONThe sculpture appears in very good condition with some patina and minor scratches appropriate with age. No other apparent issues to report.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.
VLADIMIR LEBEDEV (RUSSIAN 1891-1967) Postman with Striped Shirt, circa 1925 watercolor and ink on paper full sheet measuring 29.7 x 16.5 cm (11 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.) PROVENANCEBarry Friedman, Ltd., New York (label on backing board) CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appers in excellent original condition. Hinged at the corners. Even and light toning overall. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
ZYGMUNT JOZEF MENKES (Polish 1896-1986)Still Life (Flowers and Fruit) gouache on paper 71.5 x 48 cm (28 1/8 x 18 7/8 in.) signed lower right CONDITIONObserved in frame, the drawing is in overall good age-appropriate condition. Light creasing throughout. Small holes on the left side of the sheet. Otherwise, no other issues apparent to the naked eye. 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.
LEOPOLD SURVAGE (FRENCH 1879-1968)Porteuse de Collioure, 1927 oil on canvas 65 x 53.7 cm (25 1/2 x 21 1/8 in.) signed and dated lower right; with several exhibition labels and illegible stamps on verso EXHIBITEDGalerie Lucie Weill, Paris, May, 1965 (label on verso)Musee Galliera, Paris, Survage: exposition retrospective, April 6-May 2, 1966, no. 49 (label missing but referenced in Brosset certificate)EXPERTISEAccompanied by a copy of a photo-certificate of authenticity issued by Eric Brosset, Paris, 2011, confirming that the painting will be included in the Survage catalogue raisonne in preparation. (Copy available upon request)A stylistic analysis report by Mikhail German, Saint Petersburg, 2012. (Copy available upon request)LOT NOTESMoving to Nice after sharing a studio with Modigliani in Paris after 1917, Leopold Survage's style changed dramatically from his more cubist and geometric compositions, to neo-classical forms and natural subjects, especially after 1922. The current lot is a pristine example of Survage's neo-classical period, with bold lines and forms, depicting a simple Catalan village woman with a stately primitivism. CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. Overall surface dirt; would benefit from a light cleaning. Fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure apparent overall. Inspection under UV light shows retouching to perhaps 15% of the overall painting surface, mainly around the head, with some to the cheek. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)The Fish and the Boat, 1928 oil on burlap 36 x 46.2 cm (14 1/8 x 18 1/4 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the familyEXHIBITEDParrish Art Museum, Southampton, NY, David Burliuk, June 23-July 23, 1978 (label on frame) CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in very good original condition. Minor warping to the burlap. Fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure to some areas of heavy impasto, such as underneath the blue fish in the lower right. Inspection under UV light reveals and even layer of varnish. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)Carousel oil on burlap 51 x 77 cm (20 1/8 x 30 1/4 in.) signed and dated 1917 lower left PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the familyLOT NOTESThis painting exemplifies one of Burliuk's most interesting tendencies as a mature artist: his re-imagining of his futurist compositions of the 1910s, for which he was so well known in Russia. Burliuk, ever the humorist, would purposefully date his new futurist compositions with an earlier date. The present work is closely related to an eponymous painting in the The National Art Museum of Ukraine, Kyiv. CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall excellent original condition. Canvas slightly loose on the stetcher. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)Three Women at Teatime, 1947 oil on canvas 33 x 43 cm (13 x 16 7/8 in.) signed lower left, dated lower right PROVENANCEChristie's, New York, March 20, 1987, lot 319Collection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the family CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in very good original condition. Overall surface dust and darkening. Fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure apparent along the top edge, and in areas of thicker impasto, such as the dresses of the leftmost and central figures. Inspection under UV light reveals some variation in the thickness of the varnish (in a spot at the lower left, along the leftmost edge and the leftmost half of the upper edge); no apparent signs of restoration.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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)Woman Leading Green Cow oil on canvas board 25.8 x 30.5 cm (10 1/8 x 12 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the family CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in excellent original condition. Beyond overall surface dust, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)Marriage Portrait (I have a horse...) oil on canvas board 45.5 x 38 cm (17 7/8 x 15 in.) signed lower right, inscribed on verso: I have a horse / you have a cow / let us be married / now PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the family CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in excellent original condition with no issues to report. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)Futurist Pushkin oil and collage on cardboard 45.5 x 35.5 cm (17 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.) PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the familyEXHIBITEDTokyo, Russkaya vystavka v Yaponii [Russian Exhibition in Japan], 1920 (label on verso)Palazzo Grassi, Venice (label on verso), probably Futurismo & Futuristi, May 4, 1983 - October 12, 1986 CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in very good original condition. Overall surface dust and dirt, with minor warping apparent to the board. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)Driftwood with Marble Head oil on canvas 33 x 45.5 cm (13 x 17 7/8 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the family CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in good original condition. Surface dust and darkening to varnish. Fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure in areas of heavy impasto, such as to the right of the head and along the left edge. Warping to the canvas. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)A Legend of a Green Horse oil on canvas board 36 x 50.3 cm (14 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.) signed lower right, inscribed across lower margin PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the family CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in very good original condition. Some bowing to the canvas board. A fine diagonal scratch from the center of the composition (above the arched entrance) toward the upper right, 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) long. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
PAUL FRIEDRICH MEYERHEIM (GERMAN 1842-1915)The Kiss of the Hand , 1888 oil on panel 53.3 x 69.9 cm (21 x 27 1/2 in) signed and dated lower left PROVENANCEHugo Ruef Kunstauktionen, Munich, March 24, 1994, lot 217 (as Der Handkuss)Sotheby's, London, November 16, 1994, lot 174 (as Happy Family)Christie's, New York, October 22, 2008, lot 262Acquired at the above by the present owner. CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in excellent condition. Some horizontal surface residue apparent at the top center and right. Inspection under UV light shows an even layer of varnish; underneth it, scattered and small areas of retouching, such as to the leg of the lioness and right of the lion's tail, measuring at most 1 cm (3/8 in.) in length / diameter. There is a thin line of retouching at the lower left edge (below and to the right of the trunk), 7 cm (2 3/4 in.) long. 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.
DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967)At the Barber's oil on panel 10.3 x 7.3 cm (4 x 2 7/8 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCECollection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NYThence by descent in the family CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall excellent original condition. Beyond some overall darkening, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals an even layer of varnish, no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
ABRAHAM MANIEVICH (RUSSIAN 1883-1942)Bouquet of Flowers, circa 1930 oil on canvas 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCEEstate of the artistPrivate collection, USASotheby’s, New York, April 17, 2007, lot 401LITERATUREAlan Pensler and Mimi Ginsberg, Abraham Manievich (Seattle: Marquand Books, 2011), p. 141, no. 82. (illustrated) CONDITIONObserved out of the frame, the work is in overall good condition. The canvas has been relined, and the edges of the original canvas uneven, with some chipping at the perimeter. Fine craquelure throughout and limited cracks, such as along the left edge, visible upon inspection. Inspection under UV light shows scattered and small areas of retouching, largely concentrated to the background of the painting. Overall no more than 5% of the canvas is inpainted.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.
JOSEPH HENRY SHARP (AMERICAN 1859-1953)A Prehistoric Bowl - Excavated Near the Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico, ca. 1935 oil on canvas 101 x 92 cm (39 3/4 x 36 1/4 in.) signed lower right; signed and inscribed in the artist's hand on verso: A Prehistoric Bowl — Excavated Near The Pueblo of Zuni, N. Mex. ($500 prize Pasadena Art Inst. 1935). Chest was property of Gov. Bent, 1st Gov. of New Mexico, killed in the battle of Taos in last war of Indians + Gov't Red drapery I bought from the back of a camel (over howda) in Biskra, Africa. -J. H. Sharp. Taos, N. Mex. PROVENANCEPurchased directly from Sharp by Laura Scudder, at whose house in La Habra Heights, California, Sharp used to stay during the 1930s and 40s Mrs. Scudder bought the painting with the blanket (now lost), and was later given the chest by SharpThence by descent to Mark Scudder (1943-2017), Grandson of Laura ScudderEXHIBITEDPasadena Art Insitute, Pasadena, California, 1935LOT NOTESWe are grateful to James D. Balestrieri, for writing the following catalogue essay, about this painting. Sold together with the pictured chest, as per Sharp's inscription formerly belonging to Governor Charles Bent of New Mexico, chip-carved with hand-wrought iron hasp, dating to the late 18th century, by a Spanish Colonial furniture maker (attributed to the Valdez family of Velarde, New Mexico); overall dimensions: 76 (h) x 155 (w) x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 61 x 22 in.)CONDITIONN.B. The canvas is nailed at the perimeter to a backing board. Observed in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. Overall surface dust and dirt; would benefit from a light cleaning. Very light scuffing in places, such as the upper right corner. Inspection under UV light shows miniscule scattered retouching to the upper center (red striations in the drapery). Otherwise, no significant issues to report. The chest with some age-appropriate wear, no structural issues. 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.
JOSEPH STELLA (AMERICAN 1877-1946)Pulcinella gouache on paper 99 x 74 cm (39 x 29 1/8 in.) bears "J.Stella/JML Coll" estate stamp lower right PROVENANCEPensler Galleries, Washington, D.C. CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Small tear on upper left corner, small tear on lower right corner. Minor creases throughout. Minor paint loss throughout. Light wear on upper right corner. 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.
JOSEPH STELLA (AMERICAN 1877-1946)Vesuvius IV colored pencil and pencil on paper 11.4 x 15.9 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.) bears "J.Stella/JML Coll" estate stamp lower right EXHIBITEDPensler Galleries, Washington, D.C., Joseph Stella: Paintings and Works on Paper, Fall 1990, cat. #41 (label on verso) CONDITIONThe work is in overall very good condition. Minor discoloration on top left and right corners. Light weaving throughout.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.
JOHANN BERTHELSEN (AMERICAN 1883-1972)City Hall, New York, circa 1955 oil on canvas board 30.5 x 41 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCERaydon Gallery, New York (label on verso)Heritage Auctions, Dallas, May 8, 2008, lot 33186Acquired at the above by the present ownerWe are grateful to Lee Berthelsen, son of Johann Berthelsen, for confirming the authenticity of this painting and his assistance in cataloguing.CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition. Overall surface dirt; would benefit from a light cleaning. Very faint and fine craquelure apparent in areas of heavy impasto, such as a vertical line in the upper left corner 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) long. Inspection under UV light, beyond a small area of variation at the upper right corner, 4 cm (1 5/8 in.) in length, reveals no other signs of potential retouching. 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.
JOHANN BERTHELSEN (AMERICAN 1883-1972)United Nations Building in Winter, 1950s oil on canvas board 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCEPocock Fine Art and Antiques, Fort Lauderdale (label on verso)Acquired at the above in 2010 by the present ownerWe are grateful to Lee Berthelsen, son of Johann Berthelsen, for confirming the authenticity of this painting and his assistance in cataloguing.CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall excellent original condition with no issues to report, beyond some light surface dirt and dust. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
JACK LORIMER GRAY (CANADIAN 1927-1981)Jeannie's Farm, 1963 oil on canvas 66 x 111 cm (26 x 44 in.) signed and dated lower left; signed and titled on verso stretcher CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in overall very good original condition. Very fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure apparent in the sky. Faint stretcher bar marks apparent at the peimeter. Small areas of "bubbling" in the canvas. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
BEN BENN (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1884-1983)Comano, Ticino, Switzerland oil on canvas 46 x 55 cm (18 1/8 x 21 5/8 in.) signed lower left, titled on stretcher PROVENANCESkinner, Boston, MA, September, 12, 2008, Lot 690 CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting is in overall very good age-appropriate condition. Minor paint loss on lower left corner. Canvas slightly loose on the stretcher. Inspection under UV light shows the area of restoration on the lower right corner by the tree.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.
A MODERN TIFFANY STUDIOS STYLE 'AZALEA' LAMP leaded glass and bronze, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK / 10/917 under base; overall height: 78 cm (30 3/4 in.), shade diameter: 49 cm (19 1/4 in) CONDITIONOverall in very good condition. The shade with a few hairline cracks dispersed throughout. The shade with some light surface soiling consistent with age. The base with rich patina, minor surface scratches, abrasions, and light wear throughout. Some cracks on glass decor elements on the base.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.
A RUSSIAN GILT SILVER CENTERPIECE, SIGNED SAZIKOV, ST. PETERSBURG, 1851in Egyptian Revival taste, formed as a tapering obelisk flanked by a pair of sphinx, topped by an oval tray, its rim featuring six gryphons atop posts on a colonnade, supported by four scarab feet, marked under tray and base with apocryphal 84 standard, date and assayer's mark A.M for Alexander Moor, St. Petersburg town mark, maker's mark SAZIKOV in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant; overall height: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.), weight: 7.3 kg (234.7 ozt) CONDITIONThe centerpiece appears in overall very good original condition. Beyond light surface wear and age-appropriate tarnishing in places, no significant issues to report. 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.
A RUSSIAN GILT SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL-MOUNTED GLASS VODKA SET, ST. PETERSBURG, 1895comprising a decanter and five shot glasses in holders, with beveled edges, and tray, decorated overall with floral and foliate motifs with beaded turquoise borders, tray marked with 84 standard, date and assayer's mark A.Sh in Cyrillic for Aleksandr Shevyakov, partly effaced workmaster's mark, likely N.A in Cyrillic; overall weight: 1750 g (3.86 lbs)a) the decanter of baluster form with waisted neck, the cover with ball finial; height: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)b-g) the glass holders with foliate handles and triangular rim; height of each: 5.3 cm (2 1/8 in.)h) the tray circular, with everted rim and placeholders for decanter and cups; diameter: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.) CONDITIONThe set appears in overall very good original condition with no significant issues apparent to the naked eye. Light surface wear, mainly apparent as scuffs and rubbin to the gilt in the placeholders and under the tray. Rubbing to the gilt rim on the glasses. 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.
A FABERGE GILT SILVER, GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND PEARL BELT BUCKLE, WORKMASTER MIKHAIL PERCHIN, ST. PETERSBURG, 1899-1903oval, the enamelled in oyster-colored reeded and engine-turned guilloche enamel, the outer rim set with cut seed pearls, marked with 88 standard, maker's mark FABERGE in Cyrillic, workmaster's mark M.P in Cyrillic for Mikhail Perchin, Austrian import mark, incised with inventory no. 3807, in original fitted wood box, stamped and lined with silk and velvet; dimensions: 4. 7 x 7 cm (1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.)PROVENANCESotheby's, London, November 27, lot 544 CONDITIONFine crack to the enamel center right. Darkening and light surface scratches apparent on verso. Close inspection, and inspection under UV shows areas of retouching overall, mainly apparent on the cap. 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.
A FABERGE SILVER-MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI LETTER OPENER, ST. PETERSBURG, 1896-1908the handle in lapis lazuli, joined to the blade with a continuous enamelled laurel wreath, the blade marked with 88 standard and St. Petersburg town mark, workmaster's mark AR in Latin, in original fitted leather C.F. Woerffel retailer's box, stamped and lined with silk and velvet; length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.), weight: 24 g CONDITIONLight surface scratches and darkening apparent on the blade. Rubbing to the white enamel. Otherwise, no issues apparent to the naked eye. 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.
A RUSSIAN SILVER MONEY PURSE AND CUP, THE LATTER BY KHLEBNIKOV, EARLY 20TH CENTURYcomprising:a) a silk-lined silver purse decorated overall with a geometric arabesque, engraved with the saying KTO DENEZHKI / BEREZHET TOT BEZ / NUZHDY PROZHIVET [He who keeps his money [safe] will live eithout need, marked with 84 standard and St. Petersburg town mark, partly effaced workmaster's mark; length: 7.5 cm (3 in.), width not including pushpiece: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.), weight: 43.6 g (approximately 1.4 ozt)b) a silver cup of tapering cylindrical form, Moscow, 1908-1917, featuring a repoussed bouquet tied with a ribbon, marked with 84 standard, additional kokoshnik mark, and maker's mark KHLEBNIKOV in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant; height: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), diameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.), weight: 96.5 g (3.1 ozt) CONDITIONa) Some staining to the silk lining, which is fragile. Some darkening around the middle. Light overall surface wear and scratches.b) Overall very good condition. Darkening to the rim, upper interior, and around the left side of the bouquet. Light overall surface wear and scratches. 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.
A RUSSIAN THREE-PIECE COFFEE PORCELAIN SERVICE, GARDNER PORCELAIN FACTORY, VERBILKI, MOSCOW, 1870S-1890Scomprising a coffee pot, two-handled sugar bowl and creamer, the bodies with a gradient sky blue shading to white, each featuring crossed branches and centered with the monogram AA on either side (save for the creamer), the handles formed as knots, some details gilt, each with red overglaze factory mark under base; height of coffee pot including cover: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.), sugar bowl: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.), creamer: 10 cm (4 in.) CONDITIONThe set appears in overall excellent original condition. Beyond minor rubbing to parts of the gilt, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
A SET OF THREE ORMOLU CANDELABRA WALL MOUNTS, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURYcomprising of a trio of three-light candelabra modelled as acanthus leaves and berries, with a cherub in the center, electrified, each stamped ML and 1287 on verso; height of each not including later plastic inserts: 72 cm (28.3 in.) CONDITIONN.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.
A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED RED ONYX MONKEY CANDLESTICKS, LATE 20TH CENTURYeach formed as a monkey with garnet eyes seated on a ball topped with three palm leaves, one arm holding the torch-like candleholder, the drip pan also stylized as palm leaves, atop rocaille-form base; height of each: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.), overall weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) CONDITIONOverall in very good condition. One of the candlesticks was a minor crack on the top leaf. Light wear throughout. Minor crack on the stone part of the torch.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.
A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU 'CANDELABRES-GIRANDOLES AUX AUTRUCHES' AFTER FRANCOIS REMOND (FRENCH 1747-1812), THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH CENTURYafter the celebrated model by Francois Remond created on December 28, 1782 for the Boudoir Turc of the Comte d'Artois (brother to Louis XVI) at Versailles (an example of which can be found at the Salon des Nobles), of baluster form, six of the seven-light candelabra on each formed as an urn atop a scrolling acanthus leaf with suspending grapes, another emerging from a fluted column, the base supported by three ostriches around a gadrooned column with suspending beaded swags, the bases with three panels featuring foliate and star motifs; height of each: 75 cm (29 1/2 in.), overall weight: approximately 30.6 kg (67.5 lbs)RELATED LITERATURECamille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'Art Français: 1850-1900 (Paris, 2010), pp. 24-25, p. 243, pp. 262-276, pl. 19, 20, 285 (illustrated)Pierre Verlet, Les Bronzes Dorés Français du XVIIIe siecle (Paris: Picard, 1987), p. 103, pl. 119 (illustrated)Gerald Van Der Kemp, Versailles (New York: Park Lane, 1989), pp. 99-101 CONDITIONThe set appears in overall excellent condition. Beyond some overall age-appropriate darkening and verdigris to the crevices, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye. 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.
A PAIR OF BACCARAT CRYSTAL 'ENFANT' THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA, 1970Seach in partly frosted glass with swags of suspending crystals, the stems modelled as putti supporting the candelabra, atop spreading striated bases with an undulating rim, marked with factory mark on each of the bobèches; overall height of each: 53.5 cm (21 in.)PROVENANCEAcquired by the present owner directly from the Baccarat factory circa 1970s CONDITIONN.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.
A THREE-PIECE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARBLE DESK CLOCK SET, RAINGO FRERES, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH CENTURYthe desk set executed in unpolished marble with ormolu mounts in Louis XV taste; overall weight: approximately 11.35 kg (25 lbs)comprising:a) a desk clock, the rectangular body mounted with a handled urn with berry finial, the clock face surrounded by floral motifs at the top and a urn with flowers at the bottom, with S-form side appliques with suspending flower wreaths and acanthus leaves, with beaded borders and flower corner plates, the white enamel dial with Roman numeral hours and Arabic numeral minutes, signed RAINGO Fres / A PARIS, supported by four squat baluster feet; overall dimensions: 30 (h) x 21 (w) x 10 (d) cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 4 in.), weight: 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs)b, c) a pair of three-light candelabra, each candle-holder formed as an urn atop a circular acanthus leaf drip pan, the central column flanked by a pair of scrolling acanthus leaves supporting the other two, the base as an urn atop a rectangular base with protruding half-circle at the front, with four rams' heads cabriole legs, atop the marble plinth suppported by four squat baluster feet; height of each: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.), overall weight: 5.55 kg (12.24 lbs) CONDITIONa) Overall darkening to the ormolu, with some uneven discoloration apparent along the sides. The beaded border at the top of the urn not connected. Wear to the circumference of the enamel dial. Very minor chips to the stone apparent on the verso.b, c) The pair is in overall good condition with no significant issues to report. Very minor chips to the stone apparent on the corners. Some mounts need tightening. The central columns appear replaced.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.
A EUROPEAN SILVER REPOUSSE VASE, LIKELY DUTCH, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURYof baluster form, flanked by tête de guerrier handles, the top featuring a continuous scene with Poseidon and maidens, the base of the circular foot a battlescene, the spreading foot formed as three putti against bunches of grapes continuing to a scrolling acanthus leaf, marked twice with sword and diamond along the foot rim; height: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.), weight: approximately 1926.5 g (61.925 ozt) CONDITIONBeyond some light tarnishing in places, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye. 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.
AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN AND ENAMEL 'NAUTILUS' VASE, WORCESTER ROYAL PORCELAIN WORKS, WORCESTER, 1884the nautilus shell-form body surmounted by a lizard and supported by a coral stem with scattered shells below, the circular base applied with coquina shell and seaweed motifs, partly painted in gold and enamelled in a bronze color, impressed and green underglaze factory mark with date cypher for 1884, impressed 93, 4 and V5 under base; height: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.) CONDITIONBeyond some gentle rubbing to the enamel in places, the vase is in excellent original condition with no issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
GUISEPPE GABANI (ITALIAN 1846-1899)The Snake Charmer oil on panel 28.5 x 47 cm (11 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.) signed and inscribed Roma lower right PROVENANCEAnonymous sale, Christie's, London, March 15, 1996, lot 79Private collection (Acquired at the above)Christie's, New York, April 22, 2004, lot 213Acquired at the above by the present owner CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall excellent condition. Beyond a scuff at the upper left edge, no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals a partly-cleaned layer of varnish, with scattered retouching to the perimeter (mainly upper left) and a small part of the sky left of the tower.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.
19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOLNude with Carafe and Olive Branch oil on canvas 68 x 54 cm (26 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.)CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. Some surface dirt - light cleaning will be beneficial. Small area of discoloration to the lower left corner. Inspection under UV shows areas of retouching throughout and a heavy layer of varnish, stabilizing fine craquelure. 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.
A HUNGARIAN EOSIN-GLAZED 'PHEASANT' VASE, ZSOLNAY PORCELAIN FACTORY, PECS, CIRCA 1930designed by Lajos Mack, of compressed bulbous form, surmounted by a pair of pheasants circling the rim, decorated overall in lustrous green-gold glaze, impressed factory mark and model number 6063, printed factory and MADE IN HUNGARY mark under base; overall height: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.), diameter: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)PROVENANCESotheby's, New York, April 27, 2006, lot 286RELATED LITERATUREA vase of this form is found in Eva Csenkey, Zsolnay Szecesszios Keramiak (Budapest: Helikon, 1992), p. 40, no. 39 (illustrated) CONDITIONThe vase is in overall very good condition. Minor age-appropriate craquelure to the glaze, mainly apparent under the base. Very minor restoration to edge of one bird's tail. Inspection under UV light reveals no other repairs. 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.
A POLISH WWI-ERA RED CROSS POSTER, PRINTED CIRCA 1914ZAPISUJCIE SIE NA CZLONKOW CZERWONEGO KRZYZA [Sign up to be a Member of the Red Cross] (Poznan, circa 1914), printed by F. Pilczka, initialed W.P. in plate lower right, woodcut on paper, full sheet measuring 75.5 x 50 cm (29 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)RELATED LITERATUREAnna Gąsiorowska and Magdalena Lewnau, Poland First to Fight: Katalog polskiego plakatu wojskowego (Warsaw: Agencja Wydawnicza Andrzej Zasieczny, 2002), p. 78 (illustrated) CONDITIONThe poster is in fair age-appropriate condition. Paper slightly brittle from age. Light creases apparent throughout. Some tears at the perimeter, apparent mainly at the upper left, and some lifting to the sheet, such as at the lower right. 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.
[KLUTSIS] FROM AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS WITH DESIGNS FROM KLUTSIS (PERVAYA KONNAYA ARMIYA, 1930)GUSTAV KLUTSIS (LATVIAN 1895-1938), artist, SERGEI ORLOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1891-1935), brochure by, PERVAYA KONNAYA ARMIYA [1st Cavalry Army] (Moscow: GIZ [postcards], Krasny Proletarii [brochure], 1930). 155 x 110 mm. 14 pp. (brochure) + 24 postcards. With original card covers design by Klutsis. Text in Russian. CONDITIONOverall very good age-appropriate condition. The card covers discolored, as apparent in photographs. Small tear to the upper right edge. Some staining and adhesive residue apparent to the interior. The bottom edge of the first page of the brochure creased. Poscards slightly wavy, with very light wear to some corners. 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.
ALEXANDER SAMOKHVALOV (RUSSIAN 1894-1971)On the Bus, 1970 oil on canvas 90 x 102 cm (35 1/2 x 40 1/8 in.) signed, dated and titled on verso EXPERTISEAccompanied by a certificate of expertise from E. Petrova, State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, 2007LITERATUREL. Zinger, Alexander Samokhvalov (Moscow: Sovetsky khudozhnik, 1982) (illustrated)LOT NOTES Alexander Samokhvalov, one of the foremost representatives of the Leningrad school of painting, began his artistic career in 1914 at the Higher Art School at the Imperial Academy of Arts, where he studied under Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin. Unlike many of his peers at the academy and the Mir iskusstva circle, such as Eugene Lanceray, Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva, or Alexander Osmerkin, in the late 1920s Samokhvalov enthusiastically embraced the development of Socialist Realism for which he is remembered. As in his most recognizable work - Girl in a Football Shirt, awarded the gold medal at the International Art Fair in Paris (which also exhibited Pablo Picasso's Guernica) - his paintings from the 1930s often showcase the first generation of Soviet women as the face of modernity and strength.At first glance, the present painting, made in the year before Samokhvalov's death, appears divergent from the youthful athletic heroism associated with his oeuvre. Here, instead, the painter balances an illustration of working-class Soviet society with an introspective group portrait. The tightly cropped scene, while taking place among supposed strangers, is both a highly intimate and dynamic one. The expressions of the passengers - like the faraway gaze of the blonde man facing the viewer, or of the woman occupying the center left of the painting, or the man beside her glancing upward (as if about to start a conversation) - are oblique yet lively. Each is perpetually at the brink of action: take the woman in the lower right, hands placed on the handle of the seat in front, perhaps ready to disembark, or the one in a striped headscarf, lips questioningly parted.The legible dramatic narrative and typology of early Soviet painting is adapted here to a microcosmic snapshot of daily life, punctuated by an etherial ambiance awarded by the rain-blurred windows. Awash in hazy mauves and umbers, the bus interior, at Samokhvalov's hands, transforms into a meditative landscape. Indeed, public transit, that cornerstone of modern life, has long served as an artist's ideal venue for the convergence of public and private, interior and exterior. From the Socialist Realist subway scenes of the 1930s to the photorealistic paintings of Semen Faibisovich, the Russian painting tradition has never been able to abandon the hidden poetic potential of the day-to-day traveler.CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Inspection under UV light shows scattered areas of retouching, the largest one being a vertical repair, possibly to a tear, along the upper left corner, approximately 30 cm (12 in.) long, and to the center of the beige coat. No more than 5% of the canvas is inpainted.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.

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