A Baroque Holiday: The Selby Collection 2023-12-08 Auction - 125 Price Results - Millea Bros Ltd in NJ
Near life-size Continental carving of an ArchangelContinental carved, polychromed Archangel modelNura Woodson Ulreich, oil on canvas, 1930
Done
Boonton, NJ, United States
Auction Details

A Baroque Holiday: The Selby Collection

Millea Bros Ltd

Millea Bros Ltd

badge TOP RATED
Linn Howard Selby, building on the collection begun in 1925 by her mother, Loretta Hines Howard, continued the tradition of presenting the elaborate Nativity scene at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art each Christmas. Beginning in 1957, more than two hundred 18th-century Neapolitan creche figures have been given to the Museum by the family. The families collection has also been displayed at the White House during both the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson administrations, with President Kennedy participating in arranging the Bethlehem scene. Loretta Hines Howard was an American artist (1904-1982) who studied at the Ashcan School of Robert Henri. Her paintings are included in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art and her papers are held by the Smithsonian. Her home at 36 East 74th St was a 6-level double brownstone that had an extensive collection of art and collectibles that included many of the items available.
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Get the confidence you need to bid on the items you love.Learn More
Complete payment via LiveAuctioneers to qualify.
Sold
Continental 'Dove of the Holy Spirit' applique: Continental 'Dove of the Holy Spirit' applique, 18th/19th c., probably Italy or Spain, carved and gessoed gilt and silvered wood, approx. 20.5"h x 18"w x 5.5"d Provenance: The Collection of Linn
0001: Continental 'Dove of the Holy Spirit' appliqueEst. $250-$350
Sold
Continental carved & polychromed model of Christ: Continental carved & polychromed model of Christ, 18th/19th c., probably Italy or Spain, the detailed figure in a standing pose with flowing robes raised atop a pedestal, 14.25"h x 5.5"w x 5.25"d
0002: Continental carved & polychromed model of ChristEst. $200-$300
Sold
Loretta H. Howard, oil on canvas, Christmas Tree: Loretta H. Howard, oil on canvas, Christmas Tree, Loretta Hines Howard (American, 1904-1982), Christmas Tree, unsigned, 37.75"h x 29.5"w (sight), 46.5"h x 37.5"w (frame) Provenance: The Collection
0003: Loretta H. Howard, oil on canvas, Christmas TreeEst. $100-$150
Sold
(2) Continental metalwork reliquaries: (2) Continental metalwork reliquaries, 19th c., incl. a relic of Pope Paschal, adorned with wirework flowers, the smaller example topped with dove and halo, 8"h x 7"w (larger), 5.5"h x 3.5"w
0004: (2) Continental metalwork reliquariesEst. $100-$150
Sold
Large Neapolitan polychromed model of a horse: Large Neapolitan polychromed model of a horse, 18th/19th c., Italy, glass eyes, with silk saddle and leather tack with and gilt metal fittings, modern acrylic stand and case display, approx. 18.5"h x
0005: Large Neapolitan polychromed model of a horseEst. $700-$1,000
Sold
(2) Continental polychromed Christ Child figures: (2) Continental polychromed Christ Child figures, 18th/19th c., probably Italy or Spain, the smaller painted ceramic, 12"h x 7.75"w, the larger carved and polychromed wood, holes in back of head for
0006: (2) Continental polychromed Christ Child figuresEst. $400-$600
Sold
Italian Rococo carved giltwood devotional frame: Italian Rococo carved giltwood devotional frame, 19th c., elaborately carved with canopy crest and cherub figures in relief, over cloud and sunburst surround, 19"h x 13"w x 4"d Provenance: The
0007: Italian Rococo carved giltwood devotional frameEst. $300-$500
Sold
Anthony 'Tony' Duquette, figure of Madonna: Anthony 'Tony' Duquette, figure of Madonna, Anthony 'Tony' Duquette (American, 1914-1999), Madonna, plaster with mixed media, signed "Duquette" on underside, 11"h x 6.5"w x 4"d Provenance: The
0008: Anthony 'Tony' Duquette, figure of MadonnaEst. $600-$800
Sold
Group Continental wood and ceramic Amorini: Group Continental wood and ceramic Amorini, 19th c., (6) pieces, incl. a set of 3 carved wood with painted eyes and lips, each signed "MGV" on back; a terracotta pair with glass eyes, and a carved
0009: Group Continental wood and ceramic AmoriniEst. $100-$150
Sold
Raymond Breinin, oil on canvas: Raymond Breinin, oil on canvas, Raymond Breinin (American, 1910-2000), "Beyond The Rocky Land There He", inscribed with artist name and title verso, 31.5"h x 49.25"w (sight), 39.5"h x 57.5"w (frame)
0010: Raymond Breinin, oil on canvasEst. $200-$300
Sold
Continental carved, polychromed Archangel model: Continental carved, polychromed Archangel model, 18th/19th c., probably Italy, in the manner of Salvatore di Franco, polychrome painted wood and terracotta, with beaded silk clothing, metal weapon
0011: Continental carved, polychromed Archangel modelEst. $1,000-$1,500
Sold
Russian icon and carved wood religious diorama: Russian icon and carved wood religious diorama, Likely 19th c., Hodegetria oklad icon, punched silvered copper over a chromolithograph, Cyrillic lettering at bottom, framed under glass, 11.25"h x
0012: Russian icon and carved wood religious dioramaEst. $100-$150
Sold
(3) Victorian beadwork devotional items: (3) Victorian beadwork devotional items, Likely 19th c., possibly French, incl. (2) Sacred Hearts with bisque porcelain cherub angels at center, and (1) crucifix with bisque porcelain dove at center,
0013: (3) Victorian beadwork devotional itemsEst. $100-$150
Sold
(4) Continental devotional collage dioramas: (4) Continental devotional collage dioramas, 19th c. or earlier, possibly Italy, mixed materials including textile, watercolor, chromolithographs, tinsel, one in etched mirror and elaborate giltwood
0014: (4) Continental devotional collage dioramasEst. $150-$250
Sold
(2) Carved and polychromed wood Santos: (2) Carved and polychromed wood Santos, 19th c., likely Spanish Colonial, Christ in red and green robes with wooden peg, loose on painted stand, gallery label underneath, 15.25"h (incl. stand); with,
0016: (2) Carved and polychromed wood SantosEst. $100-$150
Sold
Mexican School, oil on canvas, Sagrario retablo: Mexican School, oil on canvas, Sagrario retablo, Mexican School (Mexico City, 19th c.), oil on canvas with gilt details, inscribed with "Stabat Mater", 6.75"h x 4.75"w (canvas), unframed Provenance:
0017: Mexican School, oil on canvas, Sagrario retabloEst. $150-$250
Sold
Pair Continental Baroque giltwood angels: Pair Continental Baroque giltwood angels, 18th/19th c., Italian or Spanish, gilt and polychrome painted angels, modeled in poses of prayer and solace, red Parish-Hadley tag, approx. 27.5"h x 12"w x
0018: Pair Continental Baroque giltwood angelsEst. $600-$800
Sold
(2) Large Continental crucifixes: (2) Large Continental crucifixes, 19th c., the larger crucifix with brass mounts and polychrome painted Christo Morto, 42"h x 21.5"w (overall); together with smaller carved oak crucifix, 23.25"h x
0019: (2) Large Continental crucifixesEst. $100-$150
Sold
Large Continental carved giltwood relief plaque: Large Continental carved giltwood relief plaque, 18th/19th c., Italy or Spain, polychrome painted carved giltwood, central figure with angels, aureole with clouds gilt rays, approx. 33.5"h x 28"w x
0020: Large Continental carved giltwood relief plaqueEst. $400-$600
Sold
Italian needlework on silk, Pope Innocent: Italian needlework on silk, Pope Innocent, 18th c., Italy, silk thread on silk, embroidery mounted on wood panel, hand-written document adhered to verso in Italian, with English translation,
0021: Italian needlework on silk, Pope InnocentEst. $300-$500
Sold
Spanish Colonial carved polychromed wood Bulto: Spanish Colonial carved polychromed wood Bulto, 19th c., possibly New Mexico, painted, gilt and sheet metal mounted figure standing in prayer on a cloud, and molded plinth, 14.25"h x 5"w x 3.75"d
0022: Spanish Colonial carved polychromed wood BultoEst. $250-$350
Sold
Pair Continental Klosterarbeit reliquaries: Pair Continental Klosterarbeit reliquaries, 19th c., probably Germany, watercolor paintings of the Infant of Prague and Mary with the infant Jesus, surrounded by tinsel, each with three wrapped and
0023: Pair Continental Klosterarbeit reliquariesEst. $200-$300
Sold
(3) Continental devotional fitments: (3) Continental devotional fitments, 19th/20th c., incl. a large polychrome painted cherub carved stand, a crucifix base stand, and an embroidered velvet stand cover decorated with metallic thread,
0024: (3) Continental devotional fitmentsEst. $200-$300