19th Century Antiques

			Very fine, Austrian, Neoclassical period chandelier (Item No. 953) In polychromed wood and iron with five branches in original, non-electrified condition. The bowl decorated in a pewter patina and gold; bronze filigree in the shape of volutes. 33" high by 39" diameter

			Very fine, Louis XV style pare-feu (firescreen) (Item No. 951) The solid, carved giltwood frame from the early 19th century; the silk tapestry inset from the 18th century. In the manner of "Tilliard."

			Italian, Baroque, gilt and polychrome-painted six-panel screen (Item No. 950) Oil on panel, gold ground. 18th-19th century. Three of six panels shown. 109" high by 168" wide

			Fine, French, Louis XVI style bed (Item No. 947) Queen size, in solid mahogany with mahogany parquetry veneer and gilt bronze mounts. Circa 1880. Provenance: From the Vanderbilt country estate. 63" wide by 80" long

			Pair of very fine, Regency, giltwood benches (Item No. 944) In solid, carved giltwood, each with outscrolled-ends and a seat covered in cream silk damask by Brunscwhig & Fils, with paneled friezes applied with oak leaves and acorns, on incurved legs with lion's paw feet, the underside of each inscribed 65.1137 B and 38584. Probably Northern European, circa 1810. Provenance: Acquired from Partridge, London, 21 November 1990. Each bench is 30½" high by 65" wide by 19½" deep

			Set of four fine, German, Belle Époque period painted panels (Item No. 943) Depicting the four seasons. The reverse of three panels stenciled […] A. Schutzman MUNCHEN, within paw-footed giltwood frames. Circa 1880. Each panel is 84" tall by 21½" wide

			Rare, French Provencal coiffeuse perruquière (wig vanity) (Item No. 938) In solid, carved walnut with three, hinged panels opening to reveal five interior compartments designed to store wigs, the center panel inset with a miror. First half of the 19th century.

			Very fine French, Neoclassical style, brass-mounted bureau plat (Item No. 937) In solid mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, tapered, fluted legs terminating above elegant brass mounts, original hand-tooled leather, five drawers, and tirets (pull-out surfaces) on both sides. Circa 1830. 64" wide (94" with both tirets extended) by 31" deep by 30" high

			Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item No. 932) Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.

			Napoleon III wool carpet gros point (Item No. 930) In dark red and beige, decorated with garlands of flowers and oval center medaillon. Fabric lined. Circa 1850. 118" long by 90½" wide

			Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item No. 924) In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century.

			Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item No. 923) With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century. 22" tall by 10¼" wide by 7½ deep

			Fine, French, Louis XV style bronze d'ore chandelier (Item No. 919) With rock crystal, amethyst, and cut glass. Circa 1850. 45" high by 32" diameter

			Pair of fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV style fauteuils (Item No. 917) In solid, carved walnut with entretoises (stretchers). Late 19th century, newly upholstered.

			Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item No. 684) Newly upholstered. 19th century. 18" wide by 18" deep by 18½" high (at the seat) and 37" high (at the back)

			Decorative full armor with shield in the 16th century style (Item No. 916) The armour etched throughout with scrollwork inhabited by mythical birds, the breast plate with a central crowned eagle 'crest', the shield etched en suite with a central cartouche of St. George and the dragon. European, late 19th century. Provenance:: by repute, William Randolph Hearst. 70¼" tall

			Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item No. 915) In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century.

			Very Fine, French, Louis XV style bed of large dimension (Item No. 910) In tulupwood and kingwood with gilt bronze mounts. Late 19th century. Stamped "MILLET A. PARIS" (Jean Millet, french, active 1853-1918) Headboard 69¾" high by 69" wide

			Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer, gilt bronze, and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item No. 813) Opens to reveal original felt playing surface. Circa 1860. Provenance: estate of Mexican film star Maria Felix. 34" wide by 16½ deep (closed)/33" deep (open) by 30" high

			Fine French Empire style bronze d'ore and crystal chandelier (Item No. 906) With fifteen arms. Second half of the 19th century.