1922 ¢ Nov .17 9 ¥ NeAmS NRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE OF IMPORTANCE A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF RARE GOTHIC ART AND FRENCH EIGHTEENTH CENTURY DECORATIVE OBJECTS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY THE CONTINENTAL CONNOISSEUR AND EXPERT HENRI S. pe SOUHAMI OF PARIS FROM PRINCE HENRI pe FAUCIGNY LUCINGE | AND MADAME LELONG OF PARIS AND SEVERAL OTHER SOURCES TO BE SOLD DURING TWO AFTERNOON SESSIONS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION AT ITS NEW AMERICAN ART GALLERIES THE BLOCK OF MADISON AVENUE, 56TH TO 5714 STREET ENTRANCE, 30 EAST 57TH STREET NEW YORK : rman deeb Bil Coo oVol BW. FROM 9 A. M. UNTIL 6 P. M. AT THE NEW AMERICAN ART GALLERIES ~ BLOCK OF MADISON AVENUE, 56TH TO 57TH STREET, NEW YORK ENTRANCE, 30 EAST 57TH STREET BEGINNING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14ru, 1922 AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE DAY OF THE SALE THE RARE GOTHIC AND OTHER ARTISTIC ANTIQUE PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE CONTINENTAL CONNOISSEUR AND EXPERT HENRI S. pe SOUHAMI TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE AT THE NEW AMERICAN ART GALLERIES ON THE AFTERNOONS OF FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17tTH anv 18TH BEGINNING EACH AFTERNOON AT 2.30 O’CLOCK THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION DESIGNS ITS CATALOGUES AND DIRECTS ALL DETAILS OF ILLUSTRATION TEXT AND TYPOGRAPHY CONDITIONS OF SALE I. Rejection of bids: Any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance may be rejected by the auctioneer if in his judgment such bid would be likely to affect the sale injuriously. II. The buyer: The highest bidder shall be the buyer, and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneer shall either decide the same or put up for re-sale the lot so in dispute. III. Identification and part payment by buyer: The name of the buyer of each lot shall be given immediately on the sale thereof, and when so required, each buyer shall sign a card giving the lot number, amount for which sold, and his or her name and address. Payment at the actual time of the sale shall be made of all or such part of the purchase prices as may be required. If the two foregoing conditions are not complied with, the lot or lots so purchased may at the option of the auctioneer be put up again and re-sold. IV. Risk after purchase: Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer and thereafter neither the consignor nor the Association is responsible for the loss or any damage to any article occasioned by theft, fire, breakage or any other cause. V. Delivery of purchases: Delivery of any purchases will be made only upon payment of the total amount due for all purchases at the sale. Deliveries will be made at the place of sale or at the storage warehouse to which purchases may have been removed. Deliveries at the American Art Galleries will be made only between the hours of 9 A. M. and 1 P. M. on sules’ days and on other days—except holidays, when no deliveries will be made— between the hours of 9 A. M. and 5 P. M. Deliveries at places of sale other than the American Art Galleries will be made only during the forenoon following the day of sale unless by special notice or arrangement to the contrary. Deliveries at the storage warehouse to which goods may have been sent will be made on any day other than holidays between the hours of 9 and 5. Deliveries of any purchases of small articles likely to be lost or mislaid may be made at the discretion of the auctioneer during the session of the sale at which they were sold. VI. Storage in default of prompt payment and calling for goods: Articles not paid for in full and either not called for by the purchaser or delivered upon his or her order by noon of the day following that of the sale will be turned over by the Associa- tion to some carter to be carried to and stored in some warehouse until the time of the delivery therefrom to the purchaser, and the cost of such cartage and storage will be charged against the pur- chaser and the risk of loss or damage occasioned by such removal or storage will be upon the purchaser. aan NOTE: The Limited space of the Delivery Rooms of the Association makes the above requirements necessary, and it is not alone for the benefit of the Association, but also for that of its patrons, whose goods otherwise would have to be so crowded as to be subject to damage and loss. VII. Shipping: Shipping, boxing or wrapping of purchases is a business in which the Association is in no wise engaged, and will not be performed by the Association for purchasers. The Association will, however, afford to purchasers every facility for employing at current and reasonable rates carriers and packers ; doing so, however, without any assumption of responsibility on its part for the acts and charges of the parties engaged for such service. VIII: Guaranty: The Association exercises great care to catalogue every lot correctly and endeavors therein and also at the actual time of sale to point out any error, defect or imperfec- tion, but guaranty is not made either by the owner or the Association of the correctness of the description, genuineness, authenticity or condition of any lot and no sale will be set aside on account of any incorrectness, error of cataloguing or imper- fection not noted or pointed out. Every lot is sold “fas is” and without recourse. Every lot is on public exhibition one or more days prior to its sale, and the Association will give consideration to the opinion” of any trustworthy expert to the effect that any lot has been incor- rectly catalogued and in its judgment may thereafter sell the lot as catalogued or make mention of the opinion of such expert, who thereby will become responsible for such damage as might result were his opinion without foundation. IX. Buying on order: Buying or bidding by the Associa- tion for responsible parties on orders transmitted to it by mail, telegraph or telephone will be faithfully attended to without charge or commission. Any purchases so made will be subject to the foregoing conditions of sale except that, in the event of a purchase of a lot of one or more books by or for a purchaser who has not through himself or his agent been present at the exhibi- tion or sale, the Association will permit such lot to be returned within ten days from the date of sale and the purchase money will be refunded if the lot in any manner differs from its catalogue description. Orders for execution by the Association should be written and given with such plainness as to leave no room for misunderstand- ing. Not only should the lot number be given, but also the title, and bids should be stated to be so much for the lot, and when the lot consists of one or more volumes of books or objects of art, the bid per volume or piece should also be stated. If the one trans- mitting the order is unknown to the Association, a deposit should be sent or reference submitted. Shipping directions should also be given. Priced Catalogues: Priced copies of the catalogue or any session thereof, will be furnished by the Association at charges commensurate with the duties involved in copying the necessary information from the records of the Association. AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, New American Art Galleries, Block of Madison Avenue, 56th to 57th Street, Entrance, 30 East 57th Street, New York City. fe Mk THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION MANAGERS SALE AT THE NEW AMERICAN ART GALLERIES RARE GOTHIC AND 18TH CENTURY FRENCH DECORATIVE ART Collection of HENRI S. pe SOUHAMI Afternoons of November 17 and 18, 1922 To save time and to prevent mistakes each Purchaser will oblige the Managers by filling in this slip and handing it to the Record Clerk or Sales Attendant on making the first purchase. SE a ETE An Re ae OO ee Se FIRST AFTERNOON’S SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1922 IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM OF THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES BEGINNING AT 2.30 O'CLOCK Catalogue Numbers | to 164, inclusive CHINESE AND FRENCH PORCELAINS 1—Two CuinesE Porcenain Vases, MountTED IN Cuivre Doret Eighteenth Century Oviform, enriched with scroll-etched rose-du-Barry glaze and reserved sprays of enameled flowers. Mounted in cuivre doré with leaf-motived mouth, double coiled serpent handles and leaf-adorned collar at foot. Height, 8 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 2—Fovur Porcreuain Vases, Mounted 1n Cuivre Dort Chinese Eighteenth Century Two oviform and two incurved spill shape. Beautiful café- au-lait glaze, enriched with varied reserved panels of flow- ers. Mounted at lip and foot in cutvre doré with gadroon and leaf motives. Height, 10 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. “ Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed wm the forepart of the Catalogue. 3—Two Mounted SEvres VasEs Louis XVI Period Tall urn shape; of Royal blue. Mounted in finely chiseled cutvre doré with gadroon rim, appliqué figures of Cupidon and' Psyche and scrolled leafage at base of bowl. Gilded porcelain square foot. Height, 15 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 4—Two Decoratep PorcEeLain Parrots Chinese Eighteenth Century Parrots standing on rockwork; glazed in iridescent golden- browns and blacks; the rockwork in reds and _ yellows. Mounted in cutvre doré with open scrollings of rocaille in the Louis XV fashion. Height, 111% inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 5—Crnavon Vast, Mountep 1n Cuivre Dort Ming Period Tall oviform; with rich translucent sea-green glaze. Very finely incused with all-over scrollings of lotus flowers. Mounted with gadrooned foot during Louis XVI period. Height, 17 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 6—Two Crxnapon Vases, Mountrep 1n Cuivre Dore Lows XV Period Oviform; invested with a pale sea-green glaze enriched in plum color with growing hawthorn. Richly mounted in finely chiseled cutévre doré with terminal bouquet to domed cover, scrolled leaf collars at mouth and foot and elaborate scroll and bud handles. (One vase imperfect.) Height, 22 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 7—Two Irarian Bronze Anvirons BY JEAN DE BoLocne Sirteenth Century Channeled shafts, enriched with leaf and pinnacle motives. On arched feet. Surmounted by figures of Jupiter and Juno. Rich green black patina. Height, 38 inches. From the collection of Duc de Trevise, Chateau d’Esbly. S—WrovucHT-IRon ‘'ORCHERE French Renaissance Period Baluster stem; with knopped tripod feet. Broad circular bobéche and rimmed dish. Height, 48 inches. From the collection of Prince Henri de Faucigny Lucinge. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 9—GotHic WrovuGHT-IRON CANDELABRUM French Sixteenth Century Round balustered shaft, with rope-motived tripod feet. Revolving top, with varied Gothic traceried brackets fin- ished with long prickets and central bobéche. Height, 68 inches. (Illustrated) 10—Pair oF Goruic WrovcuHt-tron CANDELABRA French Fifteenth Century Rectangular stem, adorned with bossed center. Gothic rope-motived basket crown, revolving and having fine tubu- lar bobéches. Tripod arched feet. Very rare type. Height, 68 inches. From the Abbaye de Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhone. (Illustrated) FRENCH IVORIES FROM THE FIFTEENTH TO THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY 11—Carvep Ivory Ficurine French Fifteenth Century “St. Michael.” The Archangel stands on a pedestal. His lance ready to thrust into Satan, who is prone at his feet. Height, 334 inches; width, 114 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 12—Frivr Carvep Ivory Praaurs French Sixteenth Century Four with groups of two personages each, one with group of three personages. The figures stand in close proximity ; wearing long robes. Rounded on face and following con- tour of tusk. Height, 31, inches; width, 114 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 10 . 10 No. 9—Goruic WrovuGHT-IRON CANDELABRUM (French Sixteenth Century) No. 10—Pair or Gotuic WrouGHT-IRON CANDELABRA (French Fifteenth Century) Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 13—Carvep Ivory Mirror French Fourteenth Century Lobed circular center; with leaf corners producing a square plaque. In the center, in low relief, stand two saintly fig- ures, wearing archaic robes. (Mirror missing.) 41/, inches square. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 14—Carvep Ivory Group French Fifteenth Century “The Poet Petrarch Crowned with Bays.” He is standing in a group of six sages and warriors. Alto-relievo irregu- larly shaped plaque. | Height, 5 inches; width, 2 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 15—Carvep Ivory Batser pE Parx French Fifteenth Century Arched, semicircular plaque. Displaying, in low relief, St. Michael in vigorous action slaying Satan, who is at his feet. Within triple rounded arch. Height, 534, inches; width, 31%, inches. From the collection of Sigismond Bardac. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. -16—Carvep Ivory Triprycn French Seventeenth Century A noble of the Court is seated within a painted arched trel- lis and wears many orders, a mantle over his shoulder and a long wig; the flanking panels painted in delicate colors with two standing angelic figures. ‘Two small doors carved on their exteriors with scrolled and masked cherubs’ heads. Back painted with ‘“*The Saviour and His Mother” under an arched trellis. Height, 5 inches; width (closed), 41, inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 17—-Raret Ivory Group French Fifteenth Century Madonna and Child. The crowned Virgin stands, clad in finely draped, voluminous robes, holding the Holy Infant on her right arm and offers Him a bunch of grapes. Rich patina. Height, 9 inches. From the Couvent de la Chaise Dieu (Haute Loire). From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 18—Carvep Ivory Group French Siateenth Century Madonna and Child. Beautiful, graceful figure of the Vir- gin wearing flowing robes mantling her head. She holds the Infant Jesus on her left arm. On square wood base. Height, 10 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 19—Ivory Group French Fifteenth Century “The Wrestlers.””, Two nude muscular men are joined in wrestling; one is agonized by other, who is twisting his left arm almost out of his shoulder. Length, 81%, inches. From the collection of Sigismond Bardac. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 20—Carvep Ivory STATUETTE French Fifteenth Century “St. John.” Standing figure of the saint holding a missal in his right hand, and bending forward as if in exhortation. He wears voluminously draped robes and long beard. Height, 914 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 21—Carvep Ivory Group French Fifteenth Century Madonna and Child. Graceful standing figure, wearing voluminous robes and snooded hair. She holds toward the Infant Saviour a flaming heart. Incurved high base. Height, 121% inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 22—Carvep Ivory anp Cuivre Dort Piaauet French Fifteenth Century Oblong cuivre doré plaque; with three Gothic pinnacled niches; occupied by delicately carved ivory figures of Vir- gin, St. Joseph and St. Catherine. Beautiful pilasters of scrolled flowers; finished with rope molding. Pilasters of niches and base encrusted with colored stones. Height, 6% inches; length, 8 inches. From the collection of Sigismond Bardac. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 23—Carvep Ivory anp Marsie Bas-RELIEF French Sixteenth Century “The Meeting of the Emperor Maxmilian and Charles V.” The two Imperial Warriors garbed in Roman attire, mounted on caracolling chargers. Mounted on old Verona marble background. Total height, 20 inches; width, 181% inches. From the collection of the Marquis de Villas. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 24—Carvep Ivory Ficurine French Sixteenth Century “St. Jerome Crying in the Wilderness.” Almost nude figure of the Saint, a small robe thrown over his shoulders. He is in the attitude of appealing to the Almighty, with right arm extended and left foot off the rustic base he is standing upon. On molded ebonized pedestal. ; Total height, 17 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. ae ruates ITALIAN AND FRENCH BRONZES, CLOCKS AND CLOISONNES FROM THE THIRTEENTH TO THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY 25—Two Bronze Door Kwnoss Italian Sixteenth Century Heads of Nymph and Apollo; finely modeled. Rich brown- black patina. Mounted on molded rose-velvet stands. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Height, 37 inches. -26—Cuamrtevé Examen Crsortum French Thirteenth Century Goblet shape; with hinged, domed and high-pinnacled cover. Enriched with medallioned busts of saints in two tones of blue; the foot with coats-of-arms having old-red added to the blues. Height, 10 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 27—CuHINESE CLOISONNE VASE Ming Period Gallipot shape, with small mouth. Enriched with all-over scrollings of lotus flowers in white, old-red and deep jade- green, on a fine turquoise-blue ground. Height, 13 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 28—Two Curvre Dort Incense Burners Louis XVI Period Bowl-shaped, with incurved neck; cover with floral terminal and leaf-enriched high foot. Enriched with seated demi- nymphs playing trumpets, as handles; rope and leaf mo- tives. Height, 1114 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed im the forepart of the Catalogue. 29—Curivre Dort Ficurine Italian Sixteenth Century “The Sheepshearer.” A Tuscan rustic, seated on a square plinth of Siena marble, holds a sheep across his knees, his shears in his right hand. Rich old patina. ; Height, 8 inches, From the collection of Mme. Lelong. oe pious 30—Two Bronze Staturrtes french Seventeenth Century Bacchic Cupidons. One vine-laureated standing holding a kid in his right arm; other holding a pouch. Rich bos black patina. ; Height, 9 hes. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. J inches 31—Bronze Ficurine ‘Italian Sitateenth Century “Winged Nymph.” Standing, wearing vestal robes; one arm extended in declamation. Rich brown patina. On molded green velvet base. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Bg Te 32—Cuivre Dort anp Iron Corrret French Stxteenth Century Oblong iron coffret; finely chiseled with rare strap ara- besques on top and columned niches on sides; mounted in cutvre doré, the niches occupied by musical cupidons; the top finished with engraved moldings and richly chased carry- ing handle formed of two demi-nymphs; corners with sup- porting caryatids and cherub-heads at feet. Height, 4 inches; length, 6 inches. From the famous Kahn Collection. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Hise -GILT CLock BY SAYLLER Sixteenth Century Architectural form, with repoussé dome surmounted by a Roman warrior supported by four columns on round base having crouching lion feet. Adorned with engraved strap scrollings. Circular dial, sustained by base between columns ; : finely engraved with landscape and figures. Height, 15 inches; width, 7 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 84——BronzE Bust French Seventeenth Century Henry III of France; as young boy. Head slightly up- turned. He wears a robe over his shoulders. Deep rich brown patina. On round molded wood base with square plinth. Height, 12 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue, 85—Rare Bronze Group py PIicaALLe French Eighteenth Century “Le Couronnement de la “Fidélité.””, Two cupidons, one re- clining on a rustic oval base, holds a pet dog on his knee; another crowns him with a wreath of flowers. Deep green- brown patina. On molded oval statuary marble base adorned with a gilded member of pearls. Height, 12 inches; width, 101%, inches. Note: This charming and typical group by Pigalle is extremely delicately chiseled. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 36—Bronze Bust French Sitateenth Century Child laughing. He wears a shock of curling hair and a cloak much open at neck. On square molded pedestal. Rich black-brown patina. Total height, 12% inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 37—BronzeE FicurE *. Italian Sixteenth Century “Saint Sebastian.” Figure of a graceful youth, nude save a loin-cloth; bound to the stem of a rustic tree trunk with arms behind him. Very rich brown-black patina. Height, 11 inches. From the collection of Sigismond Bardac. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. (Illustrated) 38—BronzE STATUETTE French Sixteenth Century “Venus.” Graceful figure of the goddess, with arms ex- tended as if about to commence a stately dance. Finely draped with robe about the thighs. Rich brown-black patina. On Siena marble base. Height, 1914 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. No. 37—Bronze Ficure (Italian Sixteenth Century) Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 39—BronzE STATUETTE French Eighteenth Century Allegorical figure of Neptune. Cupidon strides forward with his trident in his left hand, a trumpet and a basket of fruit in his other. On rustic oval base. _ Height, 2514 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 40—BronzE Group French Eighteenth Century ‘“Milon de Crotone.” A lion has sprung on the fallen ath- lete and is devouring his thigh. One hand is encased in a cleft of a tree trunk, immediately behind the lion. On rustic base. Rich green-brown patina. Height, 26 inches; length, 28 inches. Note: An eighteenth century version of the death of the famous athlete Milo, proverbial for his strength. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 41—T wo Cuivre Dork Arrrieurs Louis XV Period Two gracefully scrolling arms of leafage for lights termi- nated at back with similar scrollings. Height, 20 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 42—-SpanisH Cuurcu Haneinc LANTERN Late Seventeenth Century Vase shape, enriched in repoussé with flutings, rocaille scrolled panels, cartouches and demi-cupidons holding chains depending from a domed canopy. Height of lamp, 2 feet; width, 1 foot 7 inches; total height, 6 feet 6 inches. 48—Royau Cutvree Dort Carre Louis XV Period Double scrolled case, enriched with rayed mask at crown, innumerable rocaille motives, leonic heads and cupidons toward foot. Height, 35 inches. Note: An exceptionally fine specimen of chiseling and gilding. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. (Illustrated) EL (Louis XV Period) No. 43—RoyaL Curvre Doret Cart Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 44—Cuivre Dort anp Marsie Crock Louis XVI Period “The Chariot of Bacchus.” ‘Three vine-laureated and gar- landed cupidons are sporting themselves, one draws a bar- rel of wine on wheels, another is mounted atop the barrel and the third joyfully follows behind. On long statuary marble base with round ends, enriched in cuivre doré with appliqués, cupidons riding goats, musical pipes and a re- cessed central wine ewer. On gadroened acorn feet. Height, 20 inches; length, 24 inches. Note: This charming clock is so strongly in Gouthiére’s manner that it has always been attributed to this great ciseleur. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 45—Cvuivre Dort Crock Lows XVI Period “Diana’s Chariot.” The fair goddess drives two stags in a Roman chariot, the front of which holds a wheel dial enameled in blue round rim and having white enameled numerals. On long oval base, enriched with delicate rin- ceaux of ivy, acanthus leaves and musical instruments. Height, 21 inches; length, 251/, inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 46—Vernis Martin Striking Crock, Mountep 1x Cuivre Dore Louis XV Period By Crasier Corlet of Rheims. Scrolled green body, painted with sprays of roses. Mounted in broadly chiseled cuivre doré with scrolling, sprays of flowers and surmounting figure of a Chinaman holding a parasol. Height, 19 inches; width, 11 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 47—Curvre Dort ann Marsie Crock Louis XVI Period “Renard and Armide.” From Tasso’s great poem. Cir- cular porcelain dial. Armide, lightly draped, leans over at left watching the sleeping warrior. Renaud reclines at right ; his helm is before the dial. On a rustic marble base, en- riched with bas-relief panels of cupidons. The cuivre doré figures are beautifully chiseled and modeled. Height, 17 inches; width, 14 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. AGATE, ALABASTER, TERRA-COTTA, PORPHYRY AND MARBLE OF THE SIXTEENTH TO THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 48—AcatTE Ovat Courr, MountTep 1n Cuivre Dort Louis XVI Period Mounted in finely chiseled cutvre doré, having a lovely fes- tooning of oak leaves, pearl motives at shaft and spreading foot. Height, 4 inches; length, 8 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 49—ALABASTER Group ON Gray Marsie Base French Eighteenth Century “Cupidon and Psyche.” The tiny Psyche reclines on a rustic oval base holding a dove in her right hand; Cupidon stands above her, struggling to capture the love bird. Height, 81/, inches; length, 8% inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 50—Two AxuapasteR AIGuUILLERES, MountTED 1n Cutvre Dort Louis XVI Period Slender vases, of deep-toned alabaster. Very beautifully mounted in exquisitely chiseled cutvre doré with leaf spouts, double lug handles entwined with serpents and high molded round base adorned with leaf motives. Height, 12 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 51—Two Terra-corra Groups By CHINARD French Eighteenth Century A nude and graceful cupidon reclines in a large scalloped shell driven. by a tiny winged cupidon at prow of boat. In the waves a dolphin appears... On oblong dove marbled base. Height, 7 inches; length, 101% inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 52—PonycHROMED 'T'erra-cottTa Bust | French Sixteenth Century “St. Jerome.” ‘The bearded saint, with loose unkempt hair, holds a tome in his left hand and looks downward at some terrifying object toward his left. He wears a dark blue cloak. On square base. Height, 12 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 53—TERRE DE Lorraine Ficure French Eighteenth Century “Hush.” Graceful standing winged figure of Cupidon, who evidently wishes to surprise some nymph with one of his fatal arrows. On round rustic base. Height, 15 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. No. 51—Two Trrra-corra Groups py CHINARD (French Eighteenth Century) Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 54—-Portrait Bust 1x Composition By LEMOYNE French Eighteenth Century Portrait bust of an orator; wearing curled wig with a queue, coat, vest and stock with ruffle. On high molded round base. Height, 22 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. | 55 Statuary Marsie Busr French Eighteenth Century “Flora.” The fair goddess, with roses and a fillet in her hair, wears a light robe and a mantle. Height, 21 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 56—ImportTant Trrra-cotta Bust ? French Eighteenth Century “Madame Roland,” by Pajou. A strong yet kindly face, set off with pompadour hair curling over neck. She wears a lace robe with mantle round her shoulders. On gray round marble base. Height, 28 inches. Note: This fine terra-cotta bust was on exhibition at the Palais de Bagatelle, Paris. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the ferepart of the Catalogue. 5'7—Trrra-cotta Bust French Eighteenth Century “Voltaire.” The famous poet and philosopher is presented in cynically smiling old age. Rich warm yellow-red patina. On dove-gray molded round marble base. Height, 201% inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 58—Two OrientaL Porpuyry Vases, Mountep 1y Cuivre Doré Louis XVI Period Urn-shaped; translucent mottled purple porphyry. Mounted in chiseled cutvre doré with ovolo and husk mold- ings at lip and square foot. Height, 19 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 59—OriENTAL PorpHyry Court, Mounrep 1n Cuivre Dort Louis XVI Period Oval, with gadrooned lower body, enriched with rarely sculp- tured ram’shead handles on high foot with square plinth. Richly mounted in cutvre doré with garlands of fruit on the lips between the rams’ heads; pearl moldings, ovolo and husk motives on square foot. Height, 17 inches; length, 25 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 60—Terrra-cotra MaQuETTE FoR A Crock Louis XVI Period Original model for an elaborate clock. Arched oblong, holding porcelain dial and supporting terminal vase flanked by two flying cupidons carrying garlands. Sustained on a high pedestal before which are two seated nymphs flanking a large vase. (Imperfect.) Height, 23 inches; width, 16 inches. Note: Very seldom are these original models (of which there must have been many executed) to be found at the present day. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 61—PotycHRoME ALABASTER GROUP French Fifteenth Century Composed of two unequal sized panels, one presenting St. Christopher, the other the Annunciation. Executed in alto- relievo with beautiful expressions in the features; traces of polychrome remain. Encased in their original carved wood and polychrome frame, bearing a Gothic inscription at the base. Height, 24 inches; width, 21 inches. From the collection of Prince Henri de Faucigny Lucinge. Kindly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed m the forepart of the Catalogue. 62—Two Trrra-coTTA STATUES AND PEDESTALS Louis XV Period Symbolic figures of Justice and Peace. Well-draped, grace- ful standing nymphs, variously carrying emblematic sword and scales of justice and dove and olive branch. On round base. (Wooden blade of sword missing.) ‘Two square ivory lacqué pedestals with trellised sides. Heights, 51 inches and 53 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 63—ScuLPTURED ALABASTER CLOCK Directoire Period “Cupidon and Psyche.” The lovers, in fond embrace, are seated upon a bank of clouds, in which is the porcelain dial. On rouge antique oblong marble plinth. Mounted in cutvre doré with pearl and gadroon moldings and similarly gad- rooned feet. Height, 19 inches; width, 13 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 64—Two Dove-cray Marsxie Vases, Mountep 1n Cuivre Doret French Eighteenth Century Incurved body of marble. Mounted in finely chiseled cutore doré, with leaf-enriched mouth, scrolled and masked handles, laurel festoons on body and high molded round foot adorned with a variety of leaf motives. Height, 91, pa From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 65—ScuLPTURED STATUARY MarspitE MEDALLION Lows XIII Period Louis XI, King of France. The wily and sage king is seen in profile to left, wearing his curious old cap and a jeweled collar of scallop shells. The cunning and statecraft at- tributed to this great diplomat are well expressed in his countenance. Beautiful carved and gilded oval frame, en- riched with leaf husks. Military trophy at crown. Height, 19 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 66—Terrra-cotta Bust py Marin French Eighteenth Century Vine-laureated bust of a charming nymph. Her hair loosely curls down over shoulders on to her breast. She wears a sheepskin over arms and lower breasts caught by a strap over shoulder. On square molded dove-gray marble base. Height, 15 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 67—Sratuary Marsre Bust py Curnarp French Eighteenth Century “Apollo.” A youthful god with ribboned curling hair to shoulders. On round base. Height, 25 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 68—ScuLPTuRED Statuary Marreie Crock Louis XVI Period Allegorical figure of Literature. A graceful vestal lightly draped is seated on a high oblong pedestal with sides at foot outscrolling into serpentine forms. Mounted in cuore doré with perched bird at side of pedestal, floral motives, bas-reliefs of sportive cupidons in base, moldings and vase toes. Porcelain dial in pedestal. Height, 211% inches; width, 15 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 69—ScuLtpTurED Statuary Marspie Capirau Hispano-Moresque Fourteenth Century Curiously enriched with filigree geometric motives. Height, 11 inches. CARVED WOOD OF THE FOURTEENTH, FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH CENTURIES 70—Carvep Oak Group French Sixteenth Century “Three Medieval Warriors in Combat.” One is about to give the coup-de-grace to another kneeling before him. Height, 1034 inches; width, 10 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. Kindly read the Conditions wnder which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 71—Scuurturep PotycHrome Woop StTATvE French Fifteenth Century Seated figure of the Holy Virgin, wearing ample flowing robes. School of Bourgogne. 42—Scu.tprureD PotycHromME Woop Bust French Fourteenth Century. “St. Ignace.” The bearded Saint, with downcast counte- nance, wears a jeweled bishop’s mitre and vestment. Height, 28 inches. From the Sigismond Bardac Collection. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. First Afternoon 73—Carvep Oak Group French Early Sixteenth Century “St. Catherine and the Magdalene.” ‘The two Saints, wear- ing deeply folded flowing robes, are seated on a high bench, linen-folded in the front. St. Catherine wears a crown also. Rich patina. (Arms missing.) Height, 17% inches; length, 14 inches. From the collection of Mme. Lelong. 74—Frencu Scutprurep Wooprep Group Late Fifteenth Century Portion of a retable; a group from a Calvary. Presenting five dolorous Saints and two warriors. Background of towers and abbey on high rocks. Traces of polychrome exist. Height, 30 inches; width, 21 inches. Kumdly read the Conditions under which every item is offered and sold. They are printed in the forepart of the Catalogue. 15—ScULPTURED PoLtycHROME Woop STATUE French Fifteenth Century “St. Lazare.” Patron of beggars and of the religious orders of Hospitality. He has cured a leper, a patient who was an idolater, and so converted him. Although a Bishop, he is represented as a simple deacon, and holds in his hand his legendary flagellant, with which he was accustomed to warn the population of the approach of lepers. Height, 43 inches. Note: It is of great interest to observe that the Saint’s attire is identical with that of “the Angels at the Well of Moses,” a well-known group by the famous Claus Sluter. From the collection of Prince Henri de Faucigny Lucinge. First Afternoon 76—ScurptrurEeD Waunot StatvuE French Fifteenth Century “Sainte Marthe.” Standing figure, carrying her attri- butes, a sword and book, under her right arm. A reclining figure of a disbeliever at her feet. She wears long ample robes, curling hair over her shoulders and a crown. Traces of polychrome exist. Height, 42 inches. 77—RareE Gotuic ScutprurE Woop PotycHromME Group French Fifteenth Century “Madonna and Child.” Seated figure, supporting the In- fant Jesus on her left knee. She wears ample robes and a crown. (Arm and portions of crown missing.) School of Bourgogne. Height, 22 inches. 78—Carvep Oak PAneEL French Sixteenth Century Allegory of “King David and Bathsheba.”