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 NEEDLEWORK » TAPESTRIES 
 AND GOTHIC FURNITURE 
 
 THE COLLECTION FORMED BY 
 
 H.S. DE SOUHAMI 
 
 OF PARIS 
 
 Including Art Property from the 
 Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 Sarthe + France 
 
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 AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION: INC 
 MADISON AVENUE + 56rx TO 577H STREET 
 NEW YORK 
 
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 From Saturday - November 6+ To Time of Sale 
 Weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. 
 
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 Friday and Saturday November 12 and 13 
 Prerituni Cyd te 2:20 p. In. 
 
 Beeieed ON AND SALE AT THE 
 
 American Art Galleries 
 Madison Avenue: 56th to 57th Street 
 New York City 
 
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 Mr. O. Bernet and Mr. H. H. Parke 
 
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 Formed by the Well Known 
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 HIS extremely interesting collection of Gothic art, tapestries and needle- 
 work has been consigned to the American Art Association, Inc., for 
 dispersal at public sale by Mr. H. S. de Souhami, the well-known con- 
 
 noisseur of Paris and New York. A great lover of the art of the loom, Mr. de 
 Souhami has been an extensive collector of tapestries and needlework, and among 
 his many acquisitions during the past twenty years, he has conserved many of the 
 rarest pieces for his own personal collection, and which have until now been con- 
 tained in his residence at No. 13 Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris. 
 
 Recently Mr. de Souhami secured some of the art property from the historical 
 Chateau de Courcelles, and together with his own collection he has included many 
 examples of Gothic and Renaissance furniture—of a quality seldom found even in 
 museums—from this chateau. The history of the famous chateau, built by Mansard 
 in 1640, has been charmingly told by André Baunier in Sidonia, ou le Malheur 
 @étre Jolie. It is situated on the old royal highway, midway between La Fléche and 
 Le Mans (Sarthe). It took Louis de Champlin, its original owner, twenty years to 
 build, and practically all of his fortune to adorn. Upon his death his widow, 
 Madame de Courcelles, wée Marie de Neufville, totally ruined financially through 
 her husband’s extravagances, was forced to abandon the chateau and its contents to 
 creditors; it was later purchased by De Chamillard, and thereafter was occupied by 
 the Comte Murat and a long line of his descendants. 
 
 The most remarkable features of the chateau may be said to be the architectural 
 achievement of the staircase, the chapel, which Du Chastelet Desboys made famous 
 in 1665 in his Odyssée, and the magnificent boiseries, or painted wood panels, which 
 have practically remained intact. The most interesting panels adorned the dining- 
 room, and which Mr. de Souhami went to untold trouble and expense to bring to this 
 country, thereby giving an idea of the beauty of this famous chateau and affording 
 an opportunity to the art lovers of America to acquire a real gem! This dining-room 
 —or salle de rendez-vous after the hunt—comprises fifty-four painted panels, the 
 large ones representing the four seasons, landscapes, rivers, lakes, hunting scenes and 
 the like, and the smaller ones vases of flowers, baskets of fruits and a variety of birds 
 of plumage. The room is twenty-two feet seven inches square, ten feet two inches 
 in height and it is fully described in the catalogue. 
 
 Aside from the paneling, through all the vicissitudes which the chateau passed, 
 some rare examples of Gothic and Renaissance furniture remained untouched, and 
 are happily included in this collection: Two Gothic cupboards, numbers 139 and 
 141 in the catalogue, are unique specimens of the fifteenth century; the wonder- 
 ful Gothic carved oak stalls, numbers 140 and 150, are unsurpassed in any museum 
 collection. Of the Renaissance period, the French carved walnut cabinet, number 
 158, is a gem of its kind, as are also numbers 45 and 46, a pair of tapestry covered 
 armchairs, with the finest frames of that epoch. 
 
In Mr. de Souhami’s personal collection, the main interest centres in the 
 tapestries and in many specimens of needlework and furniture which are now almost 
 impossible to find anywhere. Most important amongst the needlework panels is a 
 set of six, numbers 214-219, after Vernet, representing water scenes and land- 
 scapes with figures. “his set comes from the chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers 
 (Manche), where they were hung in a beautiful Louis Seize paneled room, making 
 a charming ensemble of pleasing scenes in brilliant colors. ‘This set may be said 
 to be unique; it is the only known one in existence. Next in importance comes the 
 rare set of early sixteenth century needlework panels, numbers 222-227, entirely 
 executed in petit point, and presenting: The Creation of the World, The Creation 
 of Adam, The Creation of Eve, Eve tempted by the Serpent, Adam and Eve after 
 having partaken of the Forbidden Fruit, Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise 
 and the Story of Joseph. ‘This set has its provenience in the collection of Philippe 
 de Bourbon. Number 109 is also a very rare needlework panel of the sixteenth 
 century, of large dimensions, and the smaller needlework panels, numbers 107 and 
 206, complete this highly interesting ensemble. 
 
 Foremost in the needlework furniture is the royal set, numbers 189 and 190, 
 a Louis XIV sofa and two armchairs, from the famous collection of Comtesse de 
 Gaillard. ‘This set is the rarest of its kind and was woven by the ladies of the court 
 at St. Cyr for the royal family. It is executed entirely in point St. Cyr and petit 
 poimt, on a golden background. ‘The central medallion of the settee represents Le 
 Baptéme ad Achille; the figures are beautifully treated, while vases of flowers and 
 arabesques after Jean Bérain complete its splendor. The only examples of poznt St. 
 Cyr comparable to this set are in the Queen’s boudoir at the chateau de Fontaine- 
 bleau. Next in interest is a Régence chaise longue, number 198, of very unusual 
 and pleasing shape, covered with fine chinoiserie needlework on a golden back- 
 ground, and one of the gems from the collection of the Comtesse Chouvalof. 
 Number 199, a small Louis XV sofa, is covered with exquisite petit point, and was 
 made by the ladies of the court at St. Cyr for Louis XV. The back represents 
 a musical féte, with numerous personages garbed in the style of the period. The 
 seat, also in petit point, represents dogs setting off for the hunt, after Oudry. Rare 
 sets of chairs in their original frames are numbers 195, 196 and 197, covered in 
 point St. Cyr, surrounded by fetit and gros point, unique of their kind, and coming 
 from the chateau de Wideville, near Versailles. The series of painted panels, 
 numbers 160, 161 and 162, are beautiful and highly decorative. 
 
 Chief in the group of tapestries is the wonderful Beauvais tapestry from the 
 well-known Dutasta collection. This beautiful tapestry speaks for itself, and it is 
 one of the finest examples ever offered at public sale in America; it is absolutely 
 in its original state of preservation. The weave is the finest of the Beauvais manu- 
 facture, and the cartoon is practically the only one of its kind in existence, having 
 been done by Baptiste, Blin de Fontenay and Vernansal. The subject is 4 Chinese 
 Prince Traveling. Next in importance is the Gobelins tapestry representing La 
 Bataille d@ Arbelles, an example of the same series contained in the Musée du Louvre 
 in Paris, and it is considered one of the finest specimens from the Gobelins manu- 
 
facture. “he royal Aubusson medallion tapestry, number 220, is a fine example of 
 the Aubusson looms, which were in their apogee during the reign of Louis XVI. 
 
 Lastly, is the sixteenth century tapestry, number 228, titled Fewilles de Choux. 
 This tapestry is one of the few woven in the royal looms in Brussels, and is signed 
 by the weavers. 
 
 It would take pages to enumerate all of the fine examples in this collection, 
 and space forbids. In closing, may we call the attention of our patrons and the 
 public to the fact that we are drifting toward the time when antique furniture of 
 all periods, and particularly of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, will be practi- 
 cally impossible to purchase, and it may be said that that time has already arrived as 
 far as French tapestry and needlework furniture is concerned—it is almost impos- 
 sible to find examples in pairs or even singly, the private collections in France having 
 been depleted in the past twenty years, as were those in Italy and Spain at an even 
 earlier period. 
 
 Aside from minor restorations which are usual in almost all antique furni- 
 ture and tapestries, Mr. H. S. de Souhami guarantees every object in his collection 
 to be exactly as represented in the catalogue. 
 
 AMERICAN Art Association, Inc. 
 
osALE AT THE -4MERICAN -4ART GALLERIES 
 
 The de Souhami Collection 
 NOVEMBER 12 © 13, 1926 
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 Friday November 12, 1926 at 2:30 p.m. 
 Catalogue Numbers I to I122B, Inclusive 
 
 hemieee vl! CENTURY TEXTILES 
 
 1. RENAISSANCE GOLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET PANEL XVI Century 
 
 Red velvet, enriched with scrolled gold leafage. Trimmed with fringe and 
 
 gold galloon. 
 
 Height, 13 inches; width, 39 inches 
 
 2. RENAISSANCE VELVET PANEL XVI Century 
 
 Red velvet, trimmed with fringe and gold galloon. 
 
 Height, 13 inches; width, 56 inches 
 
 3. RENAISSANCE GOLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET PANEL XVI Century 
 
 Red velvet, enriched with scrolled gold leafage. Trimmed with fringe and 
 
 ~ gold galloon. 
 
 Height, 19 inches; width, 39 inches 
 
 4. Damask CHASUBLE XVIII Century 
 
 Rose-red damask, woven with florally scrolled rondels. Trimmed with 
 
 fringe and gold galloon. 
 
 5. Damask CHASUBLE XVIII Century 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 
 6. Damask CHASUBLE XVIII Century 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 
 7, SILK CHASUBLE XVIII Century 
 Woven with floral bouquets on rose-red background. Trimmed with gold 
 galloon. 
 
 8. SILK-EMBROIDERED BED COVER XVIII Century 
 
 Green silk. “Trimmed with fringe. 
 
 Height, 8 feet 9 inches; width, 6 feet 3 inches 
 
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 FRENCH BrocaDE CHASUBLE AVITI Century 
 
 Ivory satin, made gay with rich and brilliant floral displays woven in rose 
 and olive, mauve and pink, dark olive and bright golden-yellow. ‘Trimmed 
 with golden fringe and galloon. 
 
 FRENCH BrocaDE CHASUBLE XVIII Century 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 
 XVIIEPLCENTURY ‘CHINESE? POG an. 
 
 PorcELAIN Lamp 
 
 Porcelain of the famulle rose. Mounted as lamp; with shade in rose-red 
 
 silk. 
 
 PorcELAIN LAMP 
 
 Enriched with varied reserved panels of flowers on café-au-lait ground. 
 
 Mounted as lamp. | Silk shade. 
 
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 THREE OvERDOORS ; French School, XVIII Century 
 
 Landscape and figures, painted on canvas. In oblong frames with gilded 
 interior scrollings. 
 
 Heights, 38, 38 and 43 inches; length of each, 51 inches 
 Two Oi, PaIntTINnGs French School, XVIII Century 
 
 Vases of varied delicate flowers. In oblong gilded frames. 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 20 inches 
 
 Ort PaInTING Dutch School, XVIII Century 
 Basket of flowers. Gilded frame. Height, 30.inchaysaua mee recon 
 Oit PAINTING Dutch School, XVIII Century 
 
 Sculptured vase of varied flowers. Gilded frame. 
 Height, 39 inches; width, 31 inches 
 
 F LOWERPIECE French School, XVIII Century 
 Sculptured vase with bouquet of flowers, attributed to Monnoyer. In carved 
 and decorated frame. Height, 53 inches; width, 44 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Lostanges. 
 
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 Two Orit PAINTINGS Dutch School, XVIII Century 
 
 Flowers, in ebonized frames. 
 
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No. 17. FLOWERPIECE 
 
 homrawleCENTURY FRENCH -FURNITURE 
 
 18. Two Louris XII] Watnur SILK ARMCHAIRS French, XVI Century 
 
 Oblong backs and seats covered in silk. Simply carved and turned walnut 
 frames with fine patina, ornamented with gargoyles and acanthus leaves. 
 
 19. Rare Watnut CHOIR STOOL Henry Il Period 
 
 Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. 
 
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 RarE WaLnut CHoIR STOOL Henry II Period 
 
 Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the preceding. 
 
 RarE WALNUT CHOIR STOOL Henry II Period 
 Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the pre- 
 ceding. 
 
 Rare Watnut CuHorr STOOL Henry II Period 
 
 Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the pre- 
 
 ceding. 
 RarE Watnut CHoIR STOOL Henry II Period 
 Semicircular molded wood top, on baluster legs. Companion to the pre- 
 ceding. 
 Damask WaLNurt SOFA Louis XIII Period 
 
 High back with wings and loose cushion seat. Dark original patina. Covered 
 
 with modern green damask. 
 Width, 6 feet 6 inches; height, 3 feet 5 inches 
 
 Carvep Wa.tnut JaBLE ~Henry II Period 
 
 Oblong top, supported by Henry II columnar legs, having finely molded long 
 H-stretcher. . 
 
 Damask WaLNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back, bulbous turned arms, supports and legs. Double front rail. 
 
 Covered with old red damask. 
 
 Damask WatnutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back, bulbous turned arms, supports and legs. Double front rail. 
 Covered with old red damask. 
 
 LEATHER TRUNK AVIT Century 
 
 Oblong, in Havana leather. Ornamented with rows of nails, lock-plates and 
 
 handles in cuivre doré. 
 Width, 40 inches; height, 24 inches 
 
 NEEDLEWoRK Wa.tnut BENCH Henry II Period 
 
 Oblong top, on columnar legs and stretcher. Covered with needlework pre- 
 
 senting flowers on an écru background. 
 Width, 52 inches 
 
 VELVET WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back, bulbous turned arms, supports and legs. Double front rail. 
 Rich original patina. Covered with old golden-yellow velvet. 
 
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 FLEMIsH [TaAPEstRY WatNuT BANQUETTE Lous XIII Pertod 
 
 Turned walnut legs and stretcher, with fine original patina. Covered with 
 Flemish tapestry presenting flowers on cream background. 
 
 Henry IIT Wartnur EmpBroipeRy CAQUETEUSE AVI Century 
 
 High molded oblong back, flat voluted arms on columnar supports, molded 
 seat on baluster legs. Fine original patina. Covered with red velvet and 
 point d@ Hongrie embroidery. 
 
 FRENCH RENAISSANCE NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIR AVI Century 
 
 Oblong back and seat, simply carved and turned frame of the Louis XIII 
 period with fine patina, ornamented with gargoyles and acanthus leaves. Coy- 
 ered with fine needlework displaying varicolored flowers on black background. 
 
 Two VELveT Wa.Lnur Cuairrs Henry II Period 
 
 Oblong backs and seats on columnar legs. Covered with old orange velvet. 
 
 Two VELvET WALNUT CHAIRS Henry II Period 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 
 Two VetveT Watnur Cuairs Henry II Period 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 
 DamasK WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Rich original patina. 
 Covered with green damask. 
 
 Damask WALNUT SOFA Louis XIII Period 
 
 High back with wings scrolling into arms, and loose cushion seat. Dark patina. 
 Covered with old red damask. 
 
 DamaskK WALNUT CHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 High serpentined back, legs styled “os de mouton.” Covered with modern 
 
 green damask. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WALNUT STOOL Louis XITI Period 
 
 Square top, balustered legs and stretcher. Covered with needlework present- 
 ing flowers on black background. 
 
 Damask WaLnut ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Rich original patina. 
 Covered with old red damask. 
 
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 CarvED WALNUT TABLE Henry II Period 
 
 Oblong top, supported by Henry II columnar legs, having finely molded 
 oblong H-stretcher sustaining a columned arcade. 
 
 Width, 47 inches; height, 30 inches 
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 DamasK WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong serpentined back, turned arms, supports and legs. Back and seat cov- 
 ered with modern green damask. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK SCREEN Louis XIII Period 
 
 Threefold. Upper part presenting floral panels in needlework and point 
 de chainette. Lower panels covered with old red damask ornamented with 
 
 coat of arms and nails. Height, 5 fe-i 3 inches 
 
 FrencH RenarssANCE Tapestry WaLtnut CANAPE XVI Century 
 
 Oblong back and seat. The back covered with fine Renaissance tapestry 
 presenting figures surrounded by bunches of fruits and flowers in rich reds 
 and blues on écru background. ‘The seat with medallion, vases of flowers 
 and fruits on similar background. The walnut frame with arms and sup- 
 ports handsomely carved, turned legs and stretcher of a later period. 
 
 Height, 39 inches; length, 49 inches 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 
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 ESTRY WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS 
 
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 Oblong serpentined back hand- 
 
 somely carved, turned arms, sup- 
 ports and legs with rich original 
 patina. Covered with Renaissance 
 tapestry of fine texture, woven with 
 rich fohage, grapes, and fruits exe- 
 cuted in magnificent tones. 
 
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 Damask WALNUT CHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 High serpentined back, legs styled “os de mouton.” Covered with modern 
 green damask. 
 
 Two ReEnarssaNcE Tapestry WaLnut CAQUETEUSES XVI Century 
 
 High molded oblong backs, flat voluted arms on columnar supports, on baluster 
 legs. Covered in fine Renaissance tapestry displaying fruits and flowers. 
 
 From the Roybet Collection 
 
 Carved WaLNuUT TABLE Henry II Period 
 
 Oblong top, on fluted columnar legs with stretcher. Fine original patina. 
 
 Damask WALNUT CHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 High serpentined back, legs styled “os de mouton.” Covered with modern 
 green damask. 
 
 Damask WaLNuT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with old- 
 red damask. 
 
 Damask WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with modern 
 green damask. 
 
 Parr Damask WaLtnutr CHAIRS Louis XIII Period 
 
 High serpentined backs, finely turned legs and stretchers. Covered with old 
 red damask. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK CARVED WaLNnut CHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 High, open back on turned legs and stretcher. Seat covered with needle- 
 work presenting birds and tree in petit point surrounded by gros point in 
 rocaille design. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WaLNuT BENCH Louis XIII Pertod 
 
 Oblong back and seat, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with needle- 
 work presenting flowers on an écru background. 
 
 Two Watnutr Tapestry ARMCHAIRS Louis XIV Period 
 
 High oblong backs, simply carved arms and supports. ‘Turned legs and rails. 
 covered with verdure tapestry. 
 
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 56. DecorarED CarvED Woop Mirror French, Louis XV_ Period 
 
 In oblong frame painted green, with gilded interior scrollings. “Ihe upper 
 
 panel painted with pastoral scene on canvas. 
 Height, 90 inches; width, 47 inches 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 
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 DeEcorATED CarvED Woop Mirror French, Louis XV Period 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 
 CARVED AND GILDED Mirror French, Louis XVI Pertod 
 
 In oblong frame. 
 Height, 67 inches; width, 41 inches 
 
 SiItK WaLNut ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 
 High serpentined back, carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille, open scrolled 
 arms and supports. On cabriole legs and stretcher similarly enriched. Loose 
 cushion seat. Covered with green and yellow silk. 
 
 WaLnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 
 High oblong back, open arms and supports, carved with scrolled leafage and 
 rocaille. Cabriole legs similarly adorned. Fine original patina. Covered 
 with needlework presenting pomegranates on an écru background. 
 
 From the Chateau du Rance 
 
 Two Watnut VELVET ARMCHAIRS Régence Period 
 
 Serpentined backs and shaped seats enriched with leafage and shell motives, 
 on cabriole legs similarly adorned. Covered with old yellow velvet. 
 
 Manocany BoNHEUR DU JOUR French, Louis XVI Period 
 
 Front fitted with two doors and four drawers. Supported on fluted round 
 legs. White marble top of the period. Signed, AVRIL. 
 Height, 44 inches; length, 35 inches 
 
 VELVET LAQUE BERGERE Louis XVI Period 
 
 Simply molded shaped frame, square back, on tapering fluted legs. Loose 
 cushion seat. Covered in green velvet. 
 
 Two SILK LaquEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XVI Period 
 
 Square backs and seats on tapering fluted legs. Covered with silk. 
 
 PoLYCHROMED AND GILDED ConsoLE TABLE Directoire Period 
 
 Oblong top with carved frieze, supported on two pedestal legs handsomely 
 carved, with square feet. Green marble top of the period. 
 
 Height, 36 inches; length, 62 inches 
 From the collection of Mounet Sully 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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No. 65. PotycHROMED AND GILDED CONSOLE TABLE 
 
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 67. 
 
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 Gray Laqut NEEDLEWORK STOOL Louis XVI Period 
 
 Oblong top, on tapering fluted legs. Covered with petit point needlework 
 presenting flowers on cream background. 
 
 ManHocany COMMODE Louis XVI Period 
 
 Semicircular shape. Front fitted with three drawers, embellished with ormolu 
 handles, flanked by two enclosing doors. Supported on tapering fluted round 
 legs. White marble top of the period. 
 
 Height, 34 inches; length, 50 inches 
 Four Watnut VELVET ARMCHAIRS Régence Period 
 
 Serpentined crowned backs and shaped seats, enriched with shell motives and 
 leafage. On cabriole legs similarly carved. Covered with blue velvet. Signed, 
 CRESSON, one of the leading ébénistes of the period, on lower back rail. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 
 NEEDLEWORK LAQUE ARMCHAIR Louis XVI Period 
 
 Simply molded shaped frame on tapering fluted legs. Covered with needle- 
 point displaying varicolored flowers on cream background. 
 
 Two VELveET Mauocany BERGERES Louis XVI Period 
 
 Simply molded frames on baluster legs. Loose cushion seats, and armpads 
 covered with yellow velvet. Signed, yacos. 
 
 SMALL MaHoGAny TABLE Louis XVI Period 
 
 Circular top, fitted with three drawers, supported on balustered legs. White 
 marble top of the period. 
 
 VELVET WALNUT BERGERE Louis XV_ Period 
 
 High serpentined molded back, on cabriole legs. Back, loose seat cushion 
 and armpads covered in modern green velvet. 
 From the Chateau de Lostanges 
 
 [ (llustrated | 
 
 CARVED AND Gray LaquE TABLE Régence Period 
 
 Oblong frieze, carved on the four sides, supported on cabriole legs, with 
 volute-scrolled terminals; enriched with scrolled leafage and rocaille motives. 
 
 Molded marble top. 
 Height, 29 inches; length, 56 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Dampierre 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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 Two AusBusson LAQuEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XVI Period 
 
 Molded oval backs, on tapering fluted legs. Covered with Aubusson tapestr 
 
 ) pone 8 pestis 
 presenting figures in landscape medallions amid garlands of varicolored 
 flowers on cream background. 
 
 . LaguE NEEDLEWORK STOOL Louis XVI Period 
 
 Oblong top, low carved legs. Laqué gray. Covered with needlework pre- 
 senting bouquets of varicolored flowers on cream background. 
 SMALL Manocany ‘TABLE Lows XVI Period 
 
 Oblong top, finished with pierced ormolu gallery, front fitted with one 
 drawer in mouchette mahogany, supported on round fluted legs. White 
 
 marble top. 
 Height, 32 inches; width, 19 inches 
 
 Two VELveT LaquEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 Scroll molded frames, painted green and écru, enriched with floral bouquets, 
 drawers, on incurved legs. Portions of a later period. 
 
 RosEwoop BoNHEUR DU JOUR Louis XV_ Period 
 Rectangular shape, upper portion enclosed by two doors with mirrors and 
 two drawers. Lower portion with extending top and frieze fitted with two 
 drawers, on incurved legs. Portions of a later period. 
 
 LACQUER SCREEN Louis XVI Period 
 
 Oblong panel, presenting Chinese subjects on black background. 
 
 AUBUSSON ‘[aPEstTRY LAQUE ARMCHAIR Louis XVI Period 
 
 Molded oval back, on tapering fluted legs. Laqué gray. Covered with 
 Aubusson tapestry presenting floral bouquets and ribbon motives on cream 
 
 background. 
 
 Two MarQuETERIE ENCOIGNURES Louis XV Period 
 
 Semicircular shape. Fitted with two doors in rosewood. Short cabriole 
 legs. Enriched with ormolu handles and feet. Molded marble top. 
 Signed, DEMOULIN. 
 
 From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 
 
 CaRVED WALNUT CANAPE Louis XV Period 
 
 Large walnut sofa of fine shape, styled “corbeille.”” Molded aiched back, 
 cabriole legs. Back, loose seat cushion and arms upholstered with yellow 
 
 velvet. Signed, E. MENANT. 
 Width, 78 inches; height, 36 inches 
 
 From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 28 
 
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 86. 
 
 No. 86 
 
 VELVET WALNUT STOOL Louis XV Period 
 
 Oblong molded top, on cabriole legs. Enriched with floral bouquets. Cov- 
 ered with red velvet. 
 
 Two NEEDLEwoRK WaLNnuT ARMCHAIRS Régence Period 
 
 Scroll-molded shaped frames enriched with floral bouquets, on cabriole legs. 
 Seats and backs covered in needlework, presenting groups of figures and birds 
 in petit point on sapphire-blue grounds, seats with fantastic floral gros point 
 
 on black ground. 
 
 ManHocGaAany BERGERE Directoire Period 
 
 Curved back styled “gondole,” handsomely carved with eagle heads. Col- 
 umnar supports, round fluted legs. Loose seat cushion and back covered 
 
 invsitke 
 Two VELVET WaLNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Scroll-molded frames, enriched with floral bouquets. On cabriole legs simi- 
 larly adorned. Backs and loose cushion seats covered with old yellow velvet. 
 
 From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 
 
 [ One illustrated | 
 
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 MaHocGany GUERIDON Louis XVI Period 
 
 Circular molded top, ornamented with pierced ormolu gallery, central shelf 
 
 stretcher and scrolled tripod legs. 
 Height, 29 inches; diameter, 31 inches 
 
 LACQUER SCREEN POIIAG! Century 
 Sixfold; presenting flowers, vases and Chinese landscapes on black back- 
 ground. 
 
 Height, 29 inches; width of each fold, 7% inches 
 Two NeEepLeEworK Laquts ARMCHAIRS Lous XVI Period 
 
 Molded oval backs, ornamented with floral bouquets, on tapering fluted legs. 
 Finished ivory. Covered with needlepoint displaying bouquets of varicolored 
 flowers on cream background. 
 
 VELVET WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIII Period 
 
 High back, on cabriole legs with stretcher. Covered with old red velvet. 
 
 VERDURE TapEstRY WaLNUT SCREEN XVIT Century 
 
 Threefold. “The central fold covered with verdure tapestry; the frame 
 modern. 
 
 inomste 1) Acurs “CHAUFFEUSE’ OR Low.Cuarrs Lows XV Period 
 
 Unusually shaped frames, or Low Chairs, on cabriole legs. Finished gray. 
 Covered with silk. 
 
 ManHocGany BouILLOTTE TABLE Louis XVI Period 
 
 Circular top, frieze with two small drawers and two small writing slides. 
 Ornamented with pierced ormolu gallery. Fluted tapering legs. White 
 
 marble top. 
 Height, 29 inches; diameter, 28 inches 
 
 MARQUETERIE COMMODE Louis XVI Period 
 
 Oblong shape. Front fitted with three drawers. Marble top of the period. 
 
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 No. 94 
 
 VELVET WALNUT BERGERE Louis XV Period 
 
 Plain molded frame, styled “gowdole,” on cabriole legs. Loose seat cushion, 
 covered with modern blue velvet. 
 
 From the Chateau de Lostanges 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 VELVET LAaguk BANQUETTE Louis XVI Period 
 
 Oblong top, on tapering fluted legs. Loose seat cushion. Laqué gray. Cov- 
 
 ered with red velvet. 
 Width, 37 inches; height, 16 inches 
 
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 WaLnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 
 High back, open arms and legs, styled “fos de mouton.” Covered with gros 
 point needlework presenting peonies, surrounded by ornaments on cream back- 
 ground. 
 
 Two AuBsusson Tapestry LAguEs ARMCHAIRS Directoire Period 
 
 Square backs and seats, open arms, tapering fluted legs, daintily carved, finished 
 gray. Covered with royal Aubusson tapestry presenting in the backs Les 
 Enfants Jardiniers; in the seats, Les Fables de La Fontaine, surrounded 
 by garlands of flowers and ribbon motives. Companion to the following. 
 
 From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 
 
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 98. Two Aususson Tapestry Laqguts ARMCHAIRS Directoire Period 
 
 Square backs and seats, open arms, tapering fluted legs, daintily carved, laqués 
 gray. Covered with royal Aubusson tapestry presenting in the backs Les 
 Enfants Jardiniers and Les Fables de La Fontaine in the seats. Surrounded 
 by garlands of flowers and ribbon motives. Companion to the preceding. 
 
 From the collection of Baronne de Sommevert 
 
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 99. Manocany DEsk English, XVIII Century 
 
 Rectancular shape, in two portions. Upper portion enclosed by two trellised 
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 cuivre doré sides, lower portion with extending top and frieze fitted with 
 drawers. Mounted in cuivre doré. 
 
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 ‘Two Watnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XIV Period 
 
 High scrolled backs, daintily carved with shell motives and leafage; open 
 arms, supports, cabriole legs and stretchers similarly carved. Covered with 
 needlework presenting bouquets of flowers on yellow background. 
 
 From the collection of the Comte de Beaumont 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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 105. 
 
 106. 
 
 107. 
 
 108. 
 
 Two Damask CURTAINS Louis XIV Century 
 
 In red damask, trimmed with corresponding galloon. 
 
 Height, 7 feet 7 inches; length, 3 feet 3 inches 
 
 Pretir Point BorDER Henry II Period 
 
 Presenting flowers, fruits, cupidons and animals. 
 Width, 4 feet 6 inches; height, 9 inches 
 
 Petit Pornr PANEL AVI Century 
 
 Presenting on écru background ““The Angels and the Paschal Lamb.” ‘The 
 expressions of the features and the coloring are most skilfully handled. 
 
 Height, 24 inches; length, 30 inches 
 
 RNaIssaNCE Tapestry BorDER Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting flying birds. Woven in mellow greens, blues and reds on écru 
 background. 
 Length, 7 feet 2 inches; height, 9 inches 
 
 Gros Point “TABLE COVER Louis XIV Period 
 
 Displaying fantastic floral arabesques and rosaces executed in mellow red, 
 blue and yellow. 
 Length, 60 inches; width, 54 inches. 
 
 Petir Point PANEL AVIT Century 
 
 Presenting in a garden a saintly figure seated under a fig-tree. Finely 
 executed. 
 
 Height, 6 feet 2 inches; width, 6 feet 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 NEEDLEPOINT PANEL AVIT Century 
 
 Presenting the “Nativity,” finely executed in petit point surrounded by flowers 
 in gros point. , 
 Height, 27 inches; length, 25 inches 
 
 ‘Two GOoLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET BANNERS XVI Century 
 
 Red velvet, enriched with scrolled gold leafage, stars, ciborium, etc. 
 Trimmed with fringe and gold galloon. 
 Height, 42 inches; width, 31 inches 
 
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109. Important Perir Pornrt PANEL ~ XVI Century 
 
 Presenting in a central medallion two children holding a scutcheon, amid 
 trees, flowers and animals. Surrounded by a very curious variety of animals 
 jn petit point amid gros point floral design. Woven with rich green on 
 maroon background. 
 
 Height, 6 feet; length, 9 feet 10 inches 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Rohan 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Richly wooded landscape. Border of conventional pattern simulating a 
 frame. 
 
 Height, 9 feet 4 inches; length, 5 feet 
 
 VERDURE ‘[APESTRY . Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Wooded landscape. Border of fruits and flowers. Woven in mellow 
 greens, blues, browns and yellows. Companion to the following. 
 
 Height, 9 feet 3 inches; width, 6 feet 6 inches 
 
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112. VERDURE [APESTRY | Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Wooded landscape. Border of fruits and flowers. Woven 
 
 in mellow 
 greens, blues, browns and yellows. Companion to the preceding. 
 
 Height, 9 feet 3 inches; length, 5 feet 6 inches 
 
 113. AuBuUssON TAPESTRY French, XVII Century 
 
 Verdure tapestry, after a cartoon by Oudry. Wooded landscape, animated 
 by flowers, birds, etc. 
 
 Border on two sides of conventional pattern simulat- 
 ing a frame. 
 
 Height, 7 feet 7 inches; length, 7 feet 4 inches 
 
 1 14. VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Wooded landscape faintly seen, animated by flowers and birds. “Toward the 
 
 horizon is a village with bridge and mountains. Rich border of fruits and 
 flowers. 
 
 Height, 9 feet 2 inches; length, 8 feet 8 inches 
 [ Zllustrated | 
 
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 VERDURE [TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Wooded landscape, animated by dog, birds and flowers. In the horizon, a 
 village with tower and mountains. A border of festooned flowers surrounds 
 the subject. 
 
 Height, 7 feet; width, 12 feet 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 Two NEEDLEWORK HANGINGS AVIT Century 
 
 In gros point, presenting floral scrollings executed in rich harmonious tones 
 of green, red, blue and ivory on dark blue background, 
 
 Height, 8 feet 3 inches; width, 2 feet 9 inches 
 
 VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Foliage surrounded by a border of festooned flowers. Executed in mellow 
 tones of green, blue and yellow. 
 Width, 55 inches; height, 39 inches 
 
 VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 Width, 52 inches; height, 46 inches 
 
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No. 115. VERDURE TAPESTRY 
 
119. NEEDLEWORK BorRDER Louis XIV Period 
 
 With medallions and rosaces presenting fruits and flowers on blue and brown 
 background, interwoven with silver threads. 
 Length, 9 feet 
 
 120. NEEDLEWoRK TABLE CovER Louis XIV Period 
 Presenting tulips and carnations in rondels, on écru ground. Background 
 of black and green, finished with old silk fringe in red and yellow. 
 
 Length, 3 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet § inches 
 
 121. AuBusson ‘TAPESTRY - XVIII Century 
 Presenting “Le Char de Cérés.” In the foreground the goddess Cérés is car- 
 ried off in a chariot drawn by two lions. Richly robed, she holds in her right 
 hand a pruning knife, and a sheaf of wheat in the left. “Three handmaidens 
 are standing at her side. Border executed in the same tones of red, blue 
 and orange as the field. 
 
 Height, 7 feet; width, 12 feet § inches 
 
 From the collection of Comte de Gasquet James 
 
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 AuBUSSON TAPESTRY AVITI Century 
 
 Presenting “Le Moulin de Charenton,” after cartoon by Lancret. In a 
 wooded landscape a mill is seen at the left. Millers and fishermen are busy 
 at their respective avocations. Fine border of varicolored flowers. 
 
 Height, 8 feet 6 inches; width, 11 feet 9 inches 
 
 From the De Lavigne Collection 
 
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 Parr _ MarsiteE CoLumns Louis XVI Period 
 
 Round columns in Languedoc red marble, surmounted by green marble 
 
 vases. Square bases in green marble. 
 
 Height, 43 inches; width, 14 inches 
 
 MarsBL—E MANTELPIECE Régence Period 
 
 Oblong molded lintel, ornamented with rocaille motives; supporting columns 
 in gray marble. 
 Width, 4 feet 9 inches; height, 3 feet 
 
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 123. AuBusson Tapestry GILDED STOOL Régence Period 
 
 Square top, covered with fine Aubusson tapestry, displaying roses and peonies 
 on blue background. Scroll-molded shaped frame, on cabriole legs of a later 
 
 period. 
 
 124. NEEDLEWORK GILDED STOOL Louis XV Period 
 
 Molded oval top, on low cabriole legs. Covered with fine gros point, showing 
 peonies on cream background. 
 
 125. Two NEEDLEWworRK LagugEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XVI Period 
 
 Molded frames, laqués gray on low legs. Covered with needlework pre- 
 senting pomegranates on cream background. 
 
 126. Aususson Tapestry WaLnut ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 
 High oblong back, simply carved arms and supports, turned legs and rails. 
 Covered with Aubusson tapestry showing vases of peonies and varied flowers 
 on yellow background. 
 
 127. AuBusson ‘T’apEstRY WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Lows XVI Period 
 
 High serpentine back, open arms. Supported on cabriole legs handsomely 
 carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille. Covered with fine Aubusson 
 tapestry presenting in the back vases of flowers, roses and peonies on cream 
 background and floral bouquets in the seat on same background. 
 
 128. AuBUssOoN ]APEsTRY WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Pertod 
 
 High oblong back, scroll-molded arms, on cabriole legs. Richly carved with 
 shell motives and foliage. Fine original patina. Covered with fine Aubusson 
 tapestry presenting vase and basket of flowers on cream background. 
 
 129. GopeEtins Tapestry WaLnur Fire SCREEN Régence Period 
 
 Oblong panel, presenting a painter in a medallion surrounded by garlands of 
 flowers and ornaments after Bérain. Carved frame, scrolled with leafage 
 and shell motives. 
 
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130. AuBusson Tapestry WaLNuT ARMCHAIR Régence Period 
 
 High serpentine back, carved with floral bouquets, open scrolled arms and sup- 
 ports. On cabriole legs similarly enriched. Covered with Aubusson tapes- 
 try showing varicolored peonies on écru background, 
 
 From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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 AUBUSSON TAPESTRY WALNUT FIRE SCREEN Louis XV Period 
 
 Scroll-molded frame, with floral bouquets on curved legs. Oblong Aubusson 
 panel showing animals in a landscape, surrounded by garlands of flowers and 
 ornaments on red background. 
 
 Two GriotrE Marsie VasEs MounrTED IN ORMOLU 
 Louis XVI Period 
 
 Urn-shaped; mounted in ormolu with garlands of flowers; on square base. 
 
 Height, 20 inches 
 From the famous Bardac Collection 
 
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 133. Parr Royat AuBusson Tapestry WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS 
 Louis XIV Period 
 
 High oblong backs, scroll-molded arms, on cabriole legs; richly carved with 
 shell motives and foliage. Fine original patina. Covered with Aubusson 
 tapestry presenting vases of fruits and varied flowers on écru background. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Rohan 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 52 
 
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 XV-XVI CENTURY FRENCH FURNITURE 
 
 No. 134 
 
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 Carvep WaLnuT TaBLe French, Renaissance Period 
 
 Rectangular top, with molded frieze. On fluted columnar legs. Fine original 
 
 patina. 
 Length, 4 feet 1 inch; height, 2 feet 6 inches 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 CarvED WaLNuUT CREDENCE French, XV Century 
 
 Rectangular shape, in two portions. Upper portion with four-linenfolds 
 paneled back and. molded cornice. Lower portion fitted with two paneled 
 
 doors similarly adorned. 
 Total height, § feet 3 inches 
 
 CarveD WaLnut Court CUPBOARD French, XV Century 
 
 Rectangular shape, with molded top. Front enclosed by two paneled doors; 
 each door composed of one arched and one rectangular linenfold panel. 
 
 Ends similarly adorned. 
 Height, 4 feet 4 inches; width, 3 feet 
 
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 CarvED WaLNutT EXTENSION TABLE French, Henry II Period 
 Molded oblong top, with side extension leaves. Supported by Henry If 
 
 columnar legs with box stretcher. 
 
 Height, 30 inches; width, 43 inches; length (open), 6 feet 10 inches. 
 
 From the Mounet Sully Collection 
 
 CarveD WaLnut MarriaGE CHEST French, XVI Century 
 Molded oblong top. Front panel enriched with central mascaron and elabo- 
 rate scrollings; mascarons in relief appliqués at the angles. Handles in forged 
 iron. 
 
 Length, 5 feet 6 inches; height, 2% inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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139. GorHic CarvED Oak CUPBOARD French, XV Century 
 
 Rectangular shape, in two portions. Upper portion with molded cornice and 
 central carved door flanked by linenfold panels. Lower portion fitted with 
 two doors; each door composed of four linenfold panels. Ends similarly pan- 
 eled. Enriched with forged iron lock plates and hinges. 
 
 Height, 5 feet 6 inches; width, 3 feet 9 inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 56 
 
140. 
 
 RoyaL GorHic Oak STALL French, XV Century 
 
 High back, composed of two Roman arched panels magnificently carved with 
 Gothic tracery. Molded curved arms and turned supports. Seat of massive 
 oak; on straight legs. 
 
 Height, 4 feet 3 inches; width, 34 inches 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Rohan 
 
 [ Illustrated above | 
 
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 GotHic Oak Courr CUPBOARD French, XV Century 
 
 Rectangular shape, upper portion fitted with four-linenfold paneled back, 
 surmounted by a molded cornice with reticulated Gothic tracery and central 
 and cover pendants. Lower portion fitted with two paneled doors and end 
 panels enriched with arched tracery, trimmed with finely wrought iron 
 hinges and lock-plates. Below, with two traceried drawers and central pen- 
 dant; straight upright linenfold paneled back. 
 
 Height, 8 feet 9 inches; width, 5 feet 5 inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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No. 141. Gornic Oak Court CUPBOARD 
 
142. Goruic CarveD Oak CHOIR STALL © French, XV Century 
 
 Composed of four shaped seats with columnar arms. Miserere seats on five 
 
 bracket supports. 
 Height, 3 feet 3 inches; length, 8 feet 6 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 | [llustrated | 
 
 143. Four Watnut NEEDLEWORK STOOLS Louis XIII Period 
 
 Walnut frames, styled “os de mouton.” Covered with needlework tapestry of 
 
 the period. 
 
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 FRENCH REwnarissANCE Tapestry WaLNnut CANAPE AVI Century 
 
 Oblong back and seat, covered with Renaissance tapestry of the finest texture 
 and coloring. “The back presenting allegorical subject flanked by vases of 
 flowers. “The seat presenting trellis and flowers on écru background. Wal- 
 
 nut turned frame of a later period. 
 Height, 39 inches; length, 49 inches 
 From the Chateau de Cencevieéres (Lot) 
 
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 Two FrENcH RENAISSANCE Tapestry WALNUT ARMCHAIRS 
 
 AVI Century 
 
 Oblong backs, turned arms, supports and legs with rich patina. Covered 
 with Renaissance tapestry with figures, flowers and fruits of fine col- 
 oring on écru background. 
 
 From the Chateau de Cenceviéres (Lot) 
 
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 FRENCH RENAISSANCE Tapestry WaLNUT CANAPE AVI Century 
 
 High oblong back and seat, turned arm supports and legs. Back and seat 
 covered with Renaissance tapestry presenting landscape medallions surrounded 
 
 by flowers. 
 
 Two FrencH RENAISSANCE JapestRY WaLNUT ARMCHAIRS 
 
 AVI Century 
 
 High oblong backs, turned arms, supports and legs. Covered with Renais- 
 sance tapestry presenting landscape medallions surrounded by flowers and 
 ornaments. 
 
 Henry II Tapestry Watnut BENCH AVI Century 
 
 Oblong top, on columnar legs with stretcher. Covered with Flemish tapestry 
 presenting flowers on maroon background. 
 
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 No. 144. FRENCH Renaissance Tapestry WALNUT CANAPE 
 No. 145. Two Frencu RenatssaNcE TAPESTRY WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS 
 
148. CaRvED AND PoLyCcHROMED EaGLE LECTERN French, XV Century 
 
 Revolving book-rest, in the shape of an eagle with open wings. Supported 
 
 on an octagonal pedestal having linenfold panels. 
 Height, 5 feet 7 inches 
 From the Pasteur Goulden Collection 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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149. Two Henry II WaLnur CaQuETEusEs XVI Century 
 
 Unique low shaped frames. High oblong open backs, richly carved with leaf- 
 scrolled arabesques and having central turned supports. Flat molded voluted 
 arms and turned supports. Molded wood seats on columnar legs. 
 
 Height, 39 inches 
 From the collection of Bacri Fréres 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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 RoyaL Goruic Oak STALL é French, XV Century 
 
 Rare stall, called “chéiére.” High back, magnificently carved with vitruvian 
 scrolls. Molded cornice, surmounted by two medallions enclosing portraits 
 of a patrician and his wife. Seat and arms of massive oak, having Jinen- 
 fold paneled apron and sides in chest form. 
 
 Height, 6 feet 3 inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ [llustrated | 
 
 Two FRENCH RENAISSANCE [TAPESTRY WaLNutT ARMCHAIRS 
 
 XVI Century 
 Oblong backs, turned arms, supports and legs with rich patina. Covered with 
 
 Renaissance tapestry presenting figures, flowers and fruits on yellow back- 
 ground. 
 
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No. 150. Roya GotHic Oak STALL 
 
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 CarvED WaLNnuT CourT CUPBOARD French, XV Century 
 
 Rectangular shape, deeply molded top. Front enclosed by two large 
 doors; each door composed of four carved panels. Ends similarly paneled. 
 
 Height, 4 feet 9 inches; width, 5 feet 
 From the Chateau de Ceurcelles 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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 RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY WALNUT STATE CHAIR XVI Century 
 
 Oblong back, with volute-scrolled arms. Scrolled legs and balustered stretcher. 
 Rich original patina. Covered with exceedingly fine Renaissance tapestry ; 
 back presenting an allegorical figure surrounded by scrollings of fruits on 
 cream background. Seat presenting flowers and fruits on same background, 
 leaf and rosette border. Executed in rich harmonious colors. 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 69 
 
154. CarvED Oak Court CUPBOARD 7 French, XV Century 
 
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 Oblong molded cornice, fitted with two paneled doors and end panels; 
 carved with characteristic Gothic motives. Trimmed with finely wrought 
 iron hinges and lock plates. Below, with two traceried drawers and centre 
 pendant. Supported on straight legs, resting on molded shelf base. 
 
 Height, 47 inches; width, 37 iaches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY WaLNuUT CAQUETEUSE AVI Century 
 
 High back, flat incurved arms, turned double frontal stretcher and legs. Cov- 
 ered with fine Renaissance tapestry showing figures in landscape, amorini, 
 fruits and flowers. 
 
 From the collection of Pasteur Goulden 
 
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No. 154. CARVED Qax Court CUPBOARD 
 
1554. GOTHIC Carvep Watnot obnrt: Cuenones: 
 
 Oblong molded cornice; fitted with two paneled doors a 
 riched with carved tracery, trimmed with finely wrought ir 
 and lock plates. Below, with two traceried drawers and cé 
 i on straight upright legs with shelf stretcher at tl 
 > . Height, 4 feet II ‘ne 
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 155B. GOTHIC Watnur ae “HRONE State ig 
 High back, decorated with carved panel presenting Jesus 
 
 the three Marys. Molded cornice, volute-scrolled arms on three 
 ports. The : seat hinged, sD nis a chest, having two fronta 
 Height, 6 Sas 2 inches; 
 
 From the Chiteau de 4 ourcelles 
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No. 1558. GorHic WaLtnut THRONE STALL 
 
155c. Gornic WALNUT ‘THRone STALL 
 
 High back, with melded cornice magnificently | 
 flowers, fruits, etc. Carved arms and supports, The me 
 a chest having cartouche carved frontal panel. 
 
 Height, 7 feet; wi 
 From the Chateau de C ourcelles 
 
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No. 155c. Gorntc WaLNuT THRONE STALL 
 
155D. GorHic WrouGHt Iron CANDELABRUM French, XV Century 
 
 Standard adorned with three superposed tiers of bobéches and five long pointed 
 prickets. On arched tripod legs. — 
 
 Heighi, 6 feet 3 inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ Zllustrated above | 
 
155E. Gornic WroucHt [Ron CANDELABRUM French, XV Century 
 
 Balustered standard, enriched with acanthus leaves. Circular holder at top for 
 bobéches. On arched tripod legs. 
 
 Height, 5 feet 3 inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ Illustrated above | 
 
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155F. GorHic WrouGut Iron CHANDELIER French, XV Century 
 
 Hexagonal; with geometric tracery @ jour. 
 Diameter, 18 inches 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [ Illustrated above | 
 
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 Two Renaissance Tapestry WaLNur ARMCHAIRS XVI Century 
 
 High backs, open voluted arms carved with scrolled leafage, turned legs and 
 stretchers. Covered with fine Renaissance tapestry presenting in the backs 
 figures surrounded by flowers. Seats with flowers and fruits on écru back- 
 
 ground. Executed in rich harmonious colors. 
 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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No. 157. CarvED WALNUT CUPBOARD 
 
158. FRENCH RENAIssANCE CARVED WALNUT CABINET AVI Century 
 
 Rectangular, in two portions. Upper portion with broken arched cornice; 
 carved sides. Front enclosed with two carved doors presenting two of the 
 “Four Seasons” by Jean Goujon, and two pilasters; underneath are two 
 drawers. Lower portion fitted with two doors similarly carved to those of 
 upper portion. Molded base with ball feet. 
 
 Height, 5 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet 2 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Cenceviéres (Lot) 
 
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No. 158. FRENCH RENAISSANCE CARVED WaLnut CaBINET 
 
159. Laquét HarpsiICHORD French, Louis XV Period 
 
 On six cabriole legs; ornamented on interior of the cover with a painting 
 presenting in the foreground of a landscape a group of youthful figures 
 playing musical instruments. Signed and dated: “M. Celant Pinxit 1778.” 
 
 Length, 7 feet 10 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Dampierre, Vicomte de Beuret Collection 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 86 
 
160. 
 
 THREE SETS OF DECORATIVE PAINTINGS 
 
 Set oF THREE DecorativE Room PAneELs Dutch, XVIII Century 
 
 (a) Near the door of a small house, a man is seated smoking a long pipe, 
 another is standing, in the act of drinking. “Two little boys are playing 
 with a hoop. In the background, a ploughman before a village. 
 
 Height, 6 feet; width, 6 feet 6 inches 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 [ Continued | 
 
 87 
 
160. 
 
 No. 160B 
 
 Concluded 
 (B) On the left, before a small house, a group of five peasants and three 
 little boys are playing bowls. On the right, in a meadow, several peasants 
 
 are walking and chatting. 
 Height, 6 feet 3 inches; width, 5 feet 6 inches 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 (c) Dutch peasants amusing themselves before a farmhouse. After a car- 
 toon by Teniers. Near the door of a farmhouse, four peasants are seated 
 round a large table reading and drinking. At the door of the house, a man, 
 with a glass in one hand, is gesticulating at a couple of dancers. Another 
 group of peasants is at right. A village with mill is seen in the background. 
 Height, 6 feet 3 inches; width, 10 feet 4 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Maurecourt (Oise) 
 
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 Ser oF Two DercoratTivE Room PANELS French, XVIII Century 
 
 (a) In the foreground a group of pretty young girls are busy at the. toilet Sirs 
 
 of the goddess Venus. On the left, Adonis, seated, holding: a quiver, is 
 waiting; in the distance, several barks are floating. At right, ruins and 
 temple, animated with numerous personages. Large trees at left complete 
 
 this charming scene. 
 Height, 5 feet 6 inches; length, 7 feet 2 inches 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 (B) Ina similar foreground, Venus admires Adonis sleeping. Four female 
 attendants are standing beside her. Ruins, bridge, dogs and trees complete 
 
 the scene. 
 Height, 5 feet’ 6 inches; length, 7 feet 2 inches 
 
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 No. 162B 
 
 SET OF THREE DecorativE Room PANE Ls French, XVIII Century 
 (a) On a rocky foreground, four men are putting a bark in the water. On 
 the opposite shore is a fortified town, with towers and drawbridge. Fishing 
 craft and fishermen complete the scene. 
 Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 7 feet 2 inches 
 | Illustrated | 
 (B) Under a large tree, bordering the water, a fisherman is addressing a 
 woman holding a basket. Near them are two other personages carrying heavy 
 baskets. Several vessels animate the blue water. In the background, a town 
 with mountains. Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 7 feet 2 inches 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 (c) On a rock, bordering the water, a woman is seated, playing with a dog. 
 Near her are two women and a boy. Fishing boats and trees complete the 
 scene. Height, 5 feet 9 inches; width, 6 feet 
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 XVI-XVIII CENTURY NEEDLEWORK FURNITURE 
 
 Two NEEDLEWoRK WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Scroll-molded frames, enriched with floral bouquets, on cabriole legs. Backs 
 and seats covered with needlepoint displaying bouquets of flowers on orange 
 and blue background. Original patina. Signed, POIRIER. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WALNUT FIRE SCREEN Louis XV Period 
 
 Scroll-molded frame, curved legs. Panel in petit point presenting floral bou- 
 quet surrounded by ribbons and garland of flowers. 
 
 Two NEEDLEWORK LAQuEs ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Daintily shaped frames, laqués gray, carved with floral bouquets, on cabriole 
 legs. Covered with fine petit point presenting marine scenes on cream back- 
 ground, surrounded by garlands of flowers and ornaments. Signed, GOURDIN. 
 
 Two Watnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Broad, shaped walnut frames; enriched with floral bouquets, on cabriole legs. 
 Covered with petit and gros point, one back presenting an allegorical scene, 
 another a scene after Teniers, with cupids and flowers in petit point sur- 
 rounded by gros-point. The seats with birds and flowers similarly enclosed. 
 
 Two Watnut NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Walnut frames, similar to the preceding. Covered with petit and gros 
 point, the backs presenting young men and ladies richly costumed in petit 
 point, surrounded by gros point. The seats, flowers and animals similarly 
 enclosed. 
 
 SUPERB NEEDLEWORK WALNUT FIRE SCREEN . Louis XV Period 
 
 High, shaped molded frame, enriched with shell motives, floral bouquets, 
 scrolls and leafage. In walnut; fine patina. Oblong needlework panel 
 presenting a scene with numerous subjects, landscapes and animals in petit 
 
 point, surrounded by trees in gros point. 
 Height, 47 inches 
 From the Chateau de Wideville 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WaLNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XV Period 
 
 High oblong back, open arms, supported on cabriole legs. Richly carved 
 with scrolled leafage and rocaille. Fine original patina. Covered with 
 needlework presenting peonies on yellow background, 
 
 Louis XVI NEEDLEWoRK LaQquE STOOL French, XVIII Century 
 
 Simply carved frame, laqué gray; oblong top supported on tapering fluted 
 legs. Covered in needlework presenting floral bouquet in petit point, sur- 
 rounded by gros point border on écru background. 
 
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 172. NEEDLEWORK WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 
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 High oblong back, turned arms, cabriole legs and stretcher. Covered in gros 
 point presenting big peonies on black background. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WALNUT BERGERE Régence Period 
 
 High serpentine back, closed arms and loose cushion. Short cabriole legs. 
 Back, arms and loose cushion covered with petit and gros point. “The back 
 and seat presenting fantastic birds and chimerae in petit point surrounded by 
 gros point ornaments on yellow background. Frame of a later period. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 
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 174. NEEDLEWoRK WaLNutT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 
 Simply molded frame, high back, curved legs and stretcher. Covered with 
 petit and gros point, presenting floral bouquet on écru background in petit 
 point, surrounded by gros point. 
 
 175. Two NEEDLEworK WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Simply molded frame on cabriole legs. Covered with gros point needlework 
 presenting varicolored peonies on écru background. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de la Rochefoucauld 
 
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 PoLYCHROMED AND CARVED ConsoLe TABLE Régence Period 
 
 Open serpentined frieze, supported on two cabriole legs with stretcher. 
 Enriched with scrolled leafage, floral cartouches and pierced rocaille motives. 
 
 Molded bréche marble top. 
 Height, 31 inches; length, 37 inches 
 
 Watnut NEEDLEWORK CANAPE Louis XV Period 
 
 Scroll-molded walnut frame, open arms, cabriole legs, enriched with floral 
 motives. Fine original patina. Covered with petit and gros point; the back 
 presenting Chinese subjects, amorini and birds in petit point amid floral gros 
 point. Loose cushion seat with floral gros point on black background. — 
 
 Height, 3 feet 6 inches; width, 6 feet 
 
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 From the collection of Comtesse de la Rochefoucauld 
 
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 Petit Pornr SCREEN Louis XIV Period 
 
 Threefold. Presenting beautiful peonies on an écru background, 
 
 Height, 5 feet 8 inches 
 
 Petir Pornt SCREEN Louis XIV Period 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 Height, 5 feet 8 inches 
 
 Ser oF Srx WaLNuT CHAIRS Louis Seize Period 
 
 Carved frames; the seats and backs cannes. 
 
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178. Two NEEpLEepoiInr WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Broad, shaped walnut frames, enriched with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
 Fine original patina. Made by Delancourt, master ébéniste, signed on 
 lower back rail. Covered with petit and gros point, the backs presenting young 
 man and lady training dogs; trees and flowers in petit point surrounded by 
 gros point. ‘The seats, birds and flowers similarly enclosed. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de la Roche foucauld 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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179. Two NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT BERGERES Louis XV_ Period 
 
 High serpentined backs, with wings scrolling into arms, enriched with leafage 
 and small bouquets of flowers; on cabriole legs. Loose cushion seats. Cov- 
 ered with petit and gros point, presenting personages in the backs and birds 
 in the seats; the wings covered with gros point in rocaille motives. Excep- 
 tionally rich original patina. 
 
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 181. 
 
 182. 
 
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 NEEDLEWORK WALNUT CANAPE Louis XV Period 
 
 Triple-serpentine molded back, enriched with floral bouquets, with wings 
 scrolling into arms; on cabriole legs. Covered with gros point presenting 
 varicolored peonies on cream background, 
 
 From the Chateau Neuf sur Lotre 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WaLNuT ARMCHAIR Louth XV Period 
 
 Broad, shaped walnut frame, enriched with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
 Fine original patina. Covered with petit and gros point, the back presenting 
 a variety of subjects in beautiful point St. Cyr; the birds, chimerae and 
 flowers surrounded by gros point. 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WALNUT SOFA Régence Period 
 
 High triple-serpentined back, with scrolled wings resting on flat arms finishing 
 in plain molded supports, the seat rail enriched with shell motives and scrolled 
 leafage and supported on eight cabriole legs. Covered with gros point needle- 
 work presenting flowering branches on cream background. Rare. 
 
 Height, 39 inches; length, 6 feet 
 
 Petit Point SCREEN Louis XIV Period 
 
 Presenting fruits and flowers in soft blues, golden-green and coral, on an 
 écru background. 
 Height, 6 feet 6% inches 
 
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183. NEEDLEWORK WaLNuT BERGERE Louis XV Period 
 
 High arched molded back, with wings scrolling into arms; loose seat cushion. 
 
 Supported on cabriole legs. Covered with gros point presenting peonies on 
 écru background. 
 
 From the Chateau de Wideville 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 104 
 
184. Two NEEpLEworRK WaLNuT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Broad, shaped walnut frames, enriched with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
 Fine original patina. Covered with petit and gros point, the backs pre- 
 senting a variety of subjects, birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by 
 gros point on black background. ‘The landscapes, birds and flowers in the 
 
 seats similarly enclosed. 
 From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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 Two Watnutr NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Broad, shaped walnut frames, similar to the preceding. Covered with petit 
 and gros point presenting personages, birds and animals in petit point sur- 
 rounded by gros point on black background. 
 
 From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 
 
 Two Watnur NEEDLEWORK ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Broad, shaped walnut frames, similar to the preceding. Covered with petit 
 and gros point presenting personages in the backs and landscapes in the seats. 
 
 On black background. 
 
 From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 
 
 NEEDLEPOINT SCREEN ~ XVIII Century 
 
 Fourfold, covered with fine needlepoint presenting varicolored floral and 
 jardiniére motives on cream background. 
 Height, 4 feet 2 inches; width of each fold, 19 inches 
 
 From the Comte de Beaumont Collection 
 
 [ [dlustrated | 
 
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188. 
 
 NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT ARMCHAIR Louis XIV Period 
 High back, scrolled arms and legs. Rich original patina. Covered with 
 needlepoint presenting several personages in petit point amid gros point scroll- 
 ings on black background. Seat with birds similarly enclosed. 
 
 NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT SETTEE Louis XIV Period 
 
 High serpentined back, open scrolled arms, supports, cabriole legs, richly 
 carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille. ‘The back covered with extremely 
 fine point St. Cyr needlework, displaying mythological scene in a central 
 medallion, ‘“Le Baptéme d’ Achille.” 
 
 Thétis, in rich mantle, holding her son Achille by the heel, plunges him in 
 the Styx. Pélée, Achille’s father, and three women attendants, richly robed, 
 are standing at her side. Executed in a bewildering variety of colors. 
 
 The seat also with medallion enclosing animals in landscape, surrounded 
 by garlands and vases of flowers in petit point on golden-yellow background. 
 Frame of a later period. The needlepoint in the back has been enlarged to 
 
 fit the frame. 
 Length, 6 feet; height, 41 inches 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard. 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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 190. I'wo NEEDLEPOINT WaLnutr ARMCHAIRS Louis XIV Period 
 
 High serpentined backs; open scrolled arms, supports and cabriole legs richly 
 carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille of a later period. ‘The backs and 
 seats covered with rare needlepoint presenting vases of flowers surrounded 
 by ornaments on yellow background. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 
 | One illustrated above | 
 
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 Two NEEDLEPOINT WaLnuT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Daintily shaped walnut frames, carved with floral motives, on cabriole legs. 
 Covered with fine petit and gros point needlework. The backs with point 
 St. Cyr medallions presenting interesting scenes, very probably of the his- 
 tory of “l’Enfant Prodigue.” One shows a little boy with three shepherds, 
 the other the same boy asking his way of a man richly garbed. Seats display- 
 ing birds in landscapes executed in petit point amid floral gros point. The 
 needlepoint has been enlarged at a later period to fit the frames. 
 
 From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 
 
 [ One illustrated above | 
 
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192. 
 
 ‘Two NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Daintily shaped walnut frames similar to the preceding. Covered with 
 needlepoint also similar to the preceding. One back represents a young man 
 addressing two prisoners in jail. The other a young man sleeping under 
 a tree bordering the water. Seats with birds in petit point amid floral gros 
 point. ‘The needlepoint has been enlarged at a later period to fit the frames. 
 
 From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 
 
 [One illustrated above | 
 
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193. Two NEEDLEPOINT WaLNutT ARMCHAIRS Louis XV Period 
 
 Daintily shaped frames, covered in needlepoint similar to Nos. 191 and 192. 
 One back represents a young man with two men richly garbed, and the other 
 the return of the prodigal son. Seats similar to the preceding. ‘The needle- 
 point has been enlarged at a later period to fit the frames. 
 
 From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 
 
 [One illustrated above | 
 
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194. NEEDLEPOINT WaLNuT BERGERE Louis XV Period 
 
 High oblong back, open scrolled arms, low cabriole legs and stretcher hand- 
 somely carved with scrolled leafage and rocaille. Back covered with fine 
 needlework, presenting a group of two figures and birds executed in petit 
 point, surrounded by floral gros point of rich coloring on black background, 
 Similar gros point loose seat cushion. 
 
 From the Chateau Neuf sur Lowre 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 114 
 
No. 195B No. 195A 
 
 195. Iwo NEEDLEPOINT FAvTEUILS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Plain walnut frames; high backs, open curved arms and legs. With orig- 
 inal patina. Covered in the finest point St. Cyr, presenting varied scenes in 
 central medallions: 
 
 (a) The back represents “Le Sacrifice d’Abraham.” Abraham is seen hold- 
 ing in his right hand a sword, with which he is about to accomplish the sacri- 
 fice. An angel flying overhead restrains his arm. Abraham’s son is kneeling 
 before him. 
 
 (s) The back represents “Suzanne et les Vieillards.” In a marble pool, in 
 which are seen some fishes, Suzanne is ready to take her bath, when she is 
 surprised by the two elders. Background of trees and landscape. ‘The seats 
 presenting birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by gros point. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillara 
 [Lllustrated above | 
 
 115 
 
196. 
 
 No. 196A No. 196B 
 
 Two NEEDLEPOINT FAUTEUILS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Frames and needlepoint similar to the preceding. 
 
 (a) The back represents “Pomona :and Vesta.” Pomona, richly robed, is 
 
 depicted with grapes in her left hand and a chalice in her right. Vesta holds 
 in her right hand a sceptre; a brazier is placed before her. Background of 
 trees and landscape. 
 
 (B) The back presenting “Flora and Cérés.” Flora is seated, holding in 
 her hands a garland of flowers. Cérés holds a spike in her left hand. Back- 
 ground of trees and landscape. : 
 
 The seats with birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by gros point. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
 116 
 
197. Two NEEDLEPOINT FAUTEUILS Lows XIV Period 
 
 Frames and needlepoint similar to the preceding. ‘The back represents two 
 important personages in rich Oriental garb. Background of trees and land- 
 scape. Seats with birds and flowers in petit point surrounded by gros point. 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Gaillard 
 [[llustrated above | 
 
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 199. 
 
 No. 198 
 
 NEEDLEWORK WALNUT CHAIsE LONGUE Régence Period 
 
 High scrolled head and arms, styled “corbeille,” on low cabriole legs, carved 
 
 with molded flowers and leafage. Back and loose seat cushion covered with 
 fine needlework showing Chinese subjects, chimerae and flowers in petit 
 
 point on golden-yellow background. Height, 36 inches; length, 6 feet 2 inches 
 
 From the collection of Comtesse de Chouvalof 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 NEEDLEPOINT WALNUT CANAPE Louis XIV Period 
 
 High serpentined back, with wings and loose cushion seat. Covered with 
 beautiful petit point and point St. Cyr. The back represents a “Musical 
 Party.” In a landscape medallion, amid trees and flowers, several per- 
 sonages richly garbed are playing varied musical instruments. Executed in 
 petit point with rich red, blue, green and yellow, surrounded by ornaments in 
 gros point. ‘The seat represents dogs setting off for the hunt, after Oudry, 
 surrounded by ornaments in gros point. Wings and armpads covered with 
 gros point ornaments. Frame of a later period. 
 
 From the collection of Comte de Bourbon Busset 
 
 [ [/lustrated | 
 
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 XV-XVIIL. CENTURY VELVETS, NEEDLEWORK AND 
 TAPESTRY PANELS 
 
 Two GoLD-EMBROIDERED AMICES AVI Century 
 
 Rich green velvet, adorned with appliqué medallion and Gothic floral scroll- 
 ings; banded scrolled border. Medallions occupied by symbols. 
 
 Length, 22 inches; width, 10 inches 
 
 VELVET PoRTIERE AVIII Century 
 
 In rich green velvet. 
 Length, 7 feet; width, 6 feet 
 
 NEEDLEWORK PANEL Louis XV Pertod 
 
 Presenting flowering plant surrounded by roses and peonies. Executed in 
 needlepoint with rich harmonious tones of red, blue, green on cream back- 
 
 ground. , 
 Height, 33 inches; width, 39 inches 
 
 NEEDLEWORK PANEL Louis XV_ Period 
 
 Similar to the preceding. 
 Height, 33 inches; width, 39 inches 
 
 GoLD-EMBROIDERED VELVET DaLMaTIc French, XVI Century 
 
 Ruby-red velvet. Trimmed with fringe and gold galloon, with brilliant 
 sheen. 
 
 Length, 9 feet; depth, 4 feet 
 
 NEEDLEWORK PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Late Gothic needlework, composed of five oblong pictures with allegorical 
 figures in landscape foreground, surrounded by several subjects and ani- 
 
 mals in petit point. Very curious piece. 
 Height, 13 inches; length, 5 feet 
 
 Petir Point SCREEN XVII Century 
 
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 Presenting ‘““The Crucifixion.” Beautifully executed in petit point. 
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 Height, 34 inches; length, 27 inches 
 
 Goruic Tapestry CUSHION Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting a Biblical subject within a rondel, surrounded by roses, tulips and 
 millefleurs on a blue background. Woven in fine texture, with beautiful 
 
 red and blue tones. 
 21 inches square 
 
 From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 
 
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 Goruic TapEstry CusHION Flemish, XVI Century 
 Presenting a Biblical subject within a rondel, similar to the preceding. 
 
 21 inches square 
 
 From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 
 
 GorHic ‘Tapestry CUSHION Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting a Biblical subject within a rondel, similar to the preceding. 
 
 21 inches square 
 
 From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 
 
 Gotuic TaprEstry CUSHION Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting a Biblical subject within a medallion surrounded by roses, tulips 
 
 and millefleurs on a blue background. 
 21 inches square 
 
 From the Barthélemy Ray Collection 
 
 VERDURE TAPESTRY Flemish, XVII Century 
 
 A wooded landscape, with pool, animated by flowers, birds, etc. In the 
 horizon is faintly seen a village with its towers. A beautiful border of fes- 
 
 tooned flowers surrounds the subject. 
 Height, 9 feet; length, 7 feet 4 inches 
 
 Two BEAUTIFUL NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Presenting pagodas with Chinese figures, fantastic birds, dragons and wild 
 animals; executed in fine petit point amidst gros point, rocaille motives and 
 flowers, in blue, ruby-red, rose and aubergine on a black background. Com- 
 
 panion to the following. 
 Height, 9 feet 8 inches; width, 3 feet 8 inches 
 
 Two BEAUTIFUL NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. 
 
 Two BrautiruL NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding. 
 
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212. Roya, FLEMIsH “TAPESTRY AVIT Century 
 
 In a wooded river landscape, two ladies are seated near a river. A beautiful 
 border of festooned flowers and fruits surrounds the subject. Woven with 
 rich crimson dominating the greens, blue, reds and yellows. 
 
 Height, 9 feet 7 inches; length, 10 feet 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 212A. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS ~ Louis XIV Period 
 
 Presenting tournés columns with Corinthian capitals, festooned with roses on 
 an écru background. Companion to the following. 
 
 Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 1514 inches 
 
 212B. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. 
 
 Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 
 
 212c. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. 
 Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 
 
 212p. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. 
 Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 
 
 212FE. Two NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding. 
 Length, 10 feet 2 inches; width, 15% inches 
 
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 FLEMIsH RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY Brussels, XVI Cenutry 
 
 Presenting “Le Retour des Vainqueurs.” In a seascape, before a high range 
 of mountains, is an animated scene with numerous warriors clad in classic 
 Roman attire. Rich original borders of clustered fruits and flowers. 
 Woven in rich crimsons, blues, ivories, greens and reds, suffused with rare 
 golden-yellows. 
 
 Height, 10 feet; length, 15 feet 4 inches 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 Patr NEEDLEPOINT PANELS Louis XIV Period 
 
 Representing fruits and flowers on a soft brown background. Companion to 
 
 the following. 
 Height, 8 feet 6 inches; width, 21% inches 
 
 Pair Petir Point PANELS Louis XIII Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. 
 Height, 8 feet; width, 20% inches 
 
 Pair Petit Point PANneE.Ls i Louis XIII Period 
 
 Companion to the preceding. 
 Height, 9 feet 5 inches; width, 21% inches 
 
 NEEDLEPOINT PANEL . Louis XIV Period 
 
 Representing allegorical figures and small personages amidst landscapes, castles, 
 flowers, draperies and festoons, divided into seven different scenes, the figures 
 in petit point against a gros point background in brilliant colors. 
 
 Height, 12 feet; width, 9 feet 2 inches 
 
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No. 213. FLEMIsH RENAISSANCE “l’APESTRY 
 
RARE SET OF SIX NEEDLEPOINT PANELS 
 AFTER CARTOONS BY VERNET 
 
 214. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 
 
 Companion to the following. Presenting an animated landscape, with mill 
 and mountains on the left. At the centre two men are fishing in the river, 
 while another, standing on a bridge, is watching. At the horizon is seen 
 a village. The figures are executed in extremely fine petit point; the land- 
 
 scape in gros point of exquisite coloring. Height, 80 inches; width, 44 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
 [ dlustrated above | 
 
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215. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. On a rock bordering the river 
 a woman is seated. ‘Iwo fishermen in a bark are nearby. On the opposite 
 shore is a church. In the distance, bridge and mountains. Trees on the 
 
 left complete the scene. Executed in petit and gros point. 
 
 Height, 80 inches; width, 38 inches 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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216. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL AVIII Century 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. Under a tree bordering the 
 river, a richly robed woman is seated. Near her a man is fishing. On the 
 opposite shore, a house with trees. In the distance to the left, a bridge. 
 Executed in petit and gros point. 
 
 Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
 [Tlustrated above] 
 
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217. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. On the edge of a rock a man 
 is seated, smoking a pipe. Another is fishing, while a third in a bark is 
 looking on. A village with a castle appears on the opposite shore. A vessel 
 
 with full sails is seen in the distance. 
 Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
218. NEEDLEPOINT PANEL XVIII Century 
 
 Companion to the preceding and following. In the foreground two bare- 
 footed men are throwing a net in the river. In the background mountains 
 
 with castles. Executed in petit and gros point. 
 Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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219. NEEDLEPOINT Tapestry PANEL XVIII Century 
 
 Companion to the preceding. On the bank of a river two women are 
 washing. Executed in petit and gros point. In the background a small 
 
 wooden bridge. 
 Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 38 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche ) 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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220. 
 
 RoyaL AUBUSSON J APESTRY Louis XVI Period 
 
 After a cartoon by Huet. Presenting two landscape medallions. “Athe sle rs 
 one occupied by a seated lady richly robed, with a dog on her knees. Near 
 her a gardener holds a floral bouquet in his mght hand and a shovel in the 
 left. In the right medallion two children are playing with birds in a cage. 
 The centre, between the two medallions, is ornamented with a musical trophy 
 with ribbon motives. Vases and garlands of flowers surround the medallions. 
 Executed in magnificent tones of red, blue and green on an écru background. 
 Border of conventional pattern on viewx rose background. 
 
 Height, 10 feet; length, 12 feet 
 From the famous Lowengard Collection : 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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0. 220. RoyaL AUBUSSON TAPESTRY 
 
221s 
 
 Royat Beauvais ‘TAPESTRY XVIII Century 
 
 Of the famous “Tenture de Chinoise,” after cartoon by Baptiste, Blin de 
 Fontenay and Vernansal. Woven in the Royal Manufacture de Beauvais, 
 under the direction of Mérou. Representing “Le Prince en voyage.” 
 
 At the centre, the Prince, his sceptre in his right hand, is carried in a rich 
 palanquin by four servants richly garbed. He 1s accompanied by cavaliers 
 holding banners. A Chinese attendant sows flowers in his path, while two 
 others are prostrated before him. On the left, pagodas and Chinese palaces. 
 Trees, flowers, fruits and birds complete this resplendent scene. Magnifi- 
 cently executed in the finest weave, with rich harmonious tones of red, blue, 
 golden-yellow and green. Narrow border of conventional pattern, simulating 
 a frame. Signed, BEAUVAIS, at the centre of the bottom border. 
 
 Height, 10 feet 10 inches; length, 14 feet 4 inches 
 From the famous Paul Dutasta Collection 
 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
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No. 221. RoyaL Beauvais TAPESTRY 
 
EXTREMELY FINE SET OF SIX FLEMISH NEEDLEWORK 
 PANELS 
 
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 222. -PeETir Pornt PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting two subjects, “The Creation of the World” and “The Creation 
 of Adam.” Framed in border of flowers, animals and cartouches. Executed 
 entirely in petit point. Rich mellow coloring. Companion to the following. 
 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
 From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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geome Perit. Pornt PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting two subjects, “The Creation of Eve” and “The Serpent in the 
 Garden.” Framed in border of flowers, animals and cartouches. Executed 
 entirely in petit point. Rich mellow coloring. Companion to the preceding 
 
 and following. 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
 From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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 224, PETIT POINT MANEE Flemish, XVI Century 
 Presenting “Adam and Eve after the Fall” and “Adam and Eve Expelled 
 
 from Paradise.” Framed in border of flowers, animals and cartouches. Exe- 
 cuted entirely in petit point. Companion to the preceding and following. 
 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
 From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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p25. Perir PoInT PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting subjects from the story of Joseph. Surrounded by flowers and 
 animals. Executed entirely in petit point. Rich mellow coloring. Com- 
 
 panion to the preceding and following. 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
 
 From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
 [Illustrated above] 
 
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 226; PErirelointe LANE Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting subjects from the story of Joseph. Companion to the preceding 
 and following. 7 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
 
 From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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S27. Petr Point PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 
 
 Presenting subjects from the story of Joseph. Companion to the preceding. 
 
 Height, 45 inches; width, 30 inches 
 
 From the collection of Philippe de Bourbon 
 [Illustrated above | 
 
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228. 
 
 Rare BrussEts “FEUILLES DE CHoux” TAPESTRY XVI Century 
 
 Of the finest texture, presenting wild animals and flowers amid large 
 green leafage. To the right a lion is devouring a ram. ‘To the left, a 
 panther emerges from the foliage. A fiery horse, with majestic mane, forms 
 the centre, while a little monkey perched on a large leaf looks upon the scene. 
 Birds and butterflies complete this fantastic ensemble. Border of arabesques, 
 amorini and cartouches on brown background. Woven in the royal Brussels 
 
 looms. Signed, A. M. 
 From the Chateau de St. Jean des Essartiers (Manche) 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
No. 
 
 228. RARE BrussELs “FEUILLES DE CyHoux” ‘TAPESTRY 
 
229. 
 
 RoyaL GoBELIns ‘[APESTRY AVIIT Century 
 
 Presenting “‘La Bataille d’Arbelles,” capital of Assyria in 331 B.C. Alex- 
 ander, King of Macedonia, won the war over Darius which made him the 
 master of all Persia. In the foreground, numerous warriors richly clad in 
 armor are battling. ‘To the left, a general on a fiery horse is slaying the 
 soldiery. In the background King Alexander, drawn in a chariot, is com- 
 manding his troops. Border simulating a frame with trophies and cartouches. 
 
 Note: This tapestry forms one of the series of the “Great Wars” executed 
 by order of Louis XIV for the Chateau de Versailles after the picture by Lebrun, 
 in the Louvre Museum. 
 Height, 13 feet; length, 21 feet 8 inches 
 
 From the de Wagner-Besangon Collection 
 _ [Illustrated | 
 
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No. 230. Rare Louis XIII Patntep “BotsErRIE” 
 
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 Rare Louis XIII Patntrep “Botserie” Late XVI Century 
 
 This beautiful boiserie is composed of fifty-four painted panels: 
 
 Four large panels represent the four seasons. Seven large panels represent 
 landscapes, rivers, lakes, hunting scenes and fishing scenes. Seven smaller 
 panels present vases of flowers in beautiful tones and five others present bas- 
 kets of fruits. Six small panels present a variety of birds, parrots, roosters, 
 partridges, etc. Thirteen medium panels present cartouches with initials. 
 The mantelpiece, beautifully carved and painted, is 7 feet high. “The upper 
 panel presents a hunting dog. ‘The other panels are decorated with flowers 
 and geometrical designs. 
 
 Two superbly painted doors complete this unique room. ‘The panels represent 
 rustic scenes, the upper panel of one presents a dog running after a wild duck. 
 
 Meaurements of the room: Length, 22 feet 7 inches; width, 22 feet 7 inches; 
 height, 10 feet 2 inches 
 
 From the Chateau de Courcelles (Sarthe) 
 [ Illustrated | 
 
 PaINTED Door Louis XIII Period 
 
 Molded frame, painted gray. Lower part decorated with a rustic scene. 
 Upper part with arabesques and small paneled glass. 
 
 Height, 6 feet 3 inches 
 
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