FINE ART, GRAND TOUR AND OTHER ANTIQUES
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| 7574. NAM JUNE PAIK, Korean/American, b. 1932. Video Automaton 'PEDO'. Over life sized electronic sculpture. Paik is THE pioneer of Video Art. His sculpture has sold from $40,000 to well over $100,000 and is featured in museums such as the Whitney. This important early piece stands 80" high and weighs some 80lb. This is an early unsigned work by Paik before he was 'discovered' and rose to fame. I lived in Manhattan and it was in the early 70's that I used to watch Paik who had a regular program on a public access channel. This piece was prominently featured in those early shows with various camera feeds etc., often of Paik himself or his surroundings, being displayed through the monitor of this piece. This could be verified by reviewing tapes of these early broadcasts if they exist. Additionally we are not aware of anyone else producing early video art such as this. As such this may be an extremely important work, perhaps the earliest extant work by Paik and thus the earliest extant work of the video art genre. Of great historical interest to the history of 20th century art. Condition: The TV does turn on, however the other electronics need repair. There is also separation of one finger. This is a very heavy, bulky piece subject to special shipping. |  |
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7575. FEDOR ENCKE, PORTRAIT OF JOHN H. HARJES, BUSINESS PARTNER OF J. P. MORGAN. Oil on canvas, signed and dated Paris 1902.
John H. Harjes, 1830-1914, was a prominent banker and partner of J.P. Morgan and founder of the Morgan-Harjes Bank of Paris. He was also the father
of Henry H. Harjes, banker and senior partner of the same bank who played a significant role behind the scenes in World War I by negotiating sizable loans for the Allies and by his major role in organizing relief work. Additional biographical material on Harjes can be found here.
Fedor Encke, German, 1851-1926, is a well know artist whose works reside in major museums in Europe and the US. He painted his famous matching portrait of J.P. Morgan around the same time as this one. This is an excellent large work which captures well the spirit of fin de siecle opulence and financial power. The ornate frame, though in generally excellent condition, has been regilded to cover a few chips. Dimensions; 48 x 60" in frame. An important historical document in excellent condition which would be at home in a major financial institution or museum. $15,000 estimate. |
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| 7535. LEADED STAINED GLASS PANEL DEPICTING HENRY VIII. English, c. 18th-19th century. 17 x 25 inches. The panel depicting a bust of Henry VIII with decorative painted border and clear leaded motif at top. The glass hand-blown antique, all hand painted and fired. The painting is extremely well done. There is some silver nitrate staining on the chain around the neck and on the hat attesting its age. The dark lines are shadows from the window behind and not in the panel. Image2. Image3. Image4. Image5. $12,500 estimate. |  |
| 7515. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO, c. 18th-19th century. Pale greenish-yellow glass Greek style intaglio of a Goddess blessing Odysseus?, dog at feet, signed KALPOURNIOU 2nd-3rd Cent. B.C. 1 1/4" x 1 1/16" x 1/4". Very fine engraving. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7516. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' EROTIC INTAGLIO, c. 18th-19th century. Carnelian colored glass Roman style erotic intaglio a male lifting a woman's legs in intercourse on a couch, phallus below. 7/8" x 11/16" x 1/8". Very fine engraving. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 7517. FINE LARGE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO OF POSEIDON, c. 18th-19th century. Opaque black glass Greco-Roman style intaglio of Poseidon circa 10BC. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 3/8". Exceptional engraving. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 7518. FINE LARGE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO OF AN UNCERTAIN PRICE, c. 18th-19th century. Opaque black glass intaglio with the head of a man, likely a European king or nobility. 1 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 1/4". Very fine engraving. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7519. FINE LARGE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO OF JULIUS CAESAR, c. 18th-19th century. Clear glass Roman style intaglio of Julius Caesar, c. 1st Cen. AD, D(ivine).IVL(ius), litius behind. 2 1/8" x 1 5/8" x 5/16". Very fine engraving. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 7520. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO, c. 18th-19th century. Clear glass Roman style intaglio with the head of a Roman empress. Edges unfinished. 1 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1 1/4". The white area at 7:00 is an old white paper tag on the bottom showing through. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7521. FINE LARGE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO, c. 18th-19th century. Blue glass Greek style intaglio of a Dionysian procession with drunken Silenos on a donkey with satyrs and revelers. Early AD style. 1 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 3/16". Very fine engraving. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7522. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO, c. 18th-19th century. Amber glass Greco-Roman style intaglio of a young man resisting the amourous advances of a nude goddess, perhaps Aurora, signed PIXLER in Greek. Early A.D. style. 7/8" x 3/4" x 1/8". Exceptional engraving. The white area at bottom is an old white paper tag on the bottom showing through. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7523. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO OF PERICLES, c. 18th-19th century. Lavender glass intaglio portrait of the famous Athenian statesman responsible for the glory of Athens and the Parthenon, PERIKLHS. 1 1/8" x 7/8" x 1/4". Exceptional engraving. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7524. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO OF ANTINOUS, c. 18th-19th century. Amber glass intaglio of with the head of Antinous, the young paramour of the emperor Hadrian, famed in antiquity for his beauty. 1" x 3/4" x 1/4". Very fine engraving. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7525. FINE 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIO OF HERMAPHRODITE, c. 18th-19th century. Lavender glass intaglio of Hermaphrodite stg. with gown loosened holding a dog on a leash, Eros standing on a pillar to her right. 1" x 7/8" x 3/8". Very unusual engraving. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7576. AN EARLY AMERICAN PORTRAIT, ca. late 18th-early 19th century. Portrait reminiscent of one of the founding fathers. Oil on mahogany panel. 8" x 9.5". Deserves further research as it could be quite valuable if properly identified. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7577. AN EARLY AMERICAN PORTRAIT, ca. late 18th-early 19th century. Portrait of a woman in a lace cap. Oil on mahogany panel. 8" x 10". $2450 estimate. |  |
| 7578. ALONZO PEREZ. Spanish, 1853-1929. Fishing From The Bridge. wc/pastel. A listed artist, whose works have sold up to $42,724 at Sotheby’s. 13" x 19”. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7579. ALONZO PEREZ (after), A FINE SILK TAPESTRY SCENE. A(lonzo) Perez, Spanish 1853-1929. Jacquard woven Spanish street scene. 7 x 9”. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7580. IGNAZIO RICCA. Late 19th - early 20th century. The Shoeshine Boy. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. A listed artist. 14" x 20”. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7581. S. NATTIODT. Active early 20th century. Portrait Of A Young German Girl. Pastel. Signed lower left. 12" x 16". Very finely done. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7582. PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL. German, early 20th century. Pastel on paper. Unsigned but possibly by S. Nattiodt as it was purchased together with the work listed above. 11" x 13". $400 estimate. |  |
| 7583. M. E. RILEY, Drawing of A Prophet, 1884. A finely done old master style drawing. Signed and dated lr. Chalk and crayon. 17" x 20". Unobtrusive damp stain right center. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7584. ANNE GOLDSMITH. American, 20th century. Girl seated with legs drawn up. Red Marble. This piece one of several of similar style produced by the American sculptress, Anne Goldsmith. A very restful and calming piece with a touch of humor. Dimensions: 27.3 x 18.4 x 11.4 cm. (10.75 x 7.25 x 4.5"). Weight: 7.8 kg. (17.5 lb.). Condition: As made. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7526. BETTER TYPE GERMAN BEER STEIN, c. 19th century. Stein with pewter top, fish handle and scene of windmills & fishermen. 11.25 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7527. BETTER TYPE GERMAN BEER STEIN, c. 19th century. Stein with molded scene of castle, the lid serving as a turret, a maiden entering the gate on a horse. Small chips to lid but a very nice example. 12.5 inches. $1000 estimate. |  |
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