Important Warwick Hotel One-Day Auction 2005-11-06 Auction - 298 Price Results - Hart Galleries in TX - Page 6
117: POLYCHROME DECORATED RELIEF DETAILED CAST IRON HER69: c1900 WELL-CARVED RENAISSANCE REV MT WALNUT CONSOLE210: LIFESIZE WEATHERED BRONZE FIGURAL FOUNTAIN,
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Houston, TX, United States
Auction Details

Important Warwick Hotel One-Day Auction

This auction will be a most important single-session event - comprising a superb collection of antique furnishings and architectural elements, objects of art and fine art from Houston's historic WARWICK Hotel. Offered will be fine and rare antiques collected the world over by the late John W. Mecom, Sr., a legendary Texas oilman - specifically for placement in this exceptional hotel. Included in this special auction will be examples of a number of 18th & 19th century French paneling, highlighted by a most important set of four finely carved oak wall panels, circa 1685, originally commissioned for Palais Versailles, together with a complete room of carved paneling, both of which were located in the Warwick's Presidential suite. Other exceptional items include a large 18th century signed Aubusson wool tapestry representing "The Story of Diana"; also period lifesize portraits of Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie, both attributed to Franz Xavier Winterhalter. Additionally included will be a fine late 19th century 9-tube, triple-chime carved mahogany hall clock, the dial signed Thomas Armstrong & Bros., Manchester; important 19th century marble sculptures are also featured, including Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm's lifesize "Eurydice", formerly in the Bristol Museum Collection; and "Eve" by Scipione Tadolini; a good selection of bronzes will be offered, including a fine 19th century group "En Champagne" by Emile Edmond Peynot; highlighted porcelains are represented by superb examples of Sevres, including a monumental 19th century bronze dore' mounted baluster vase and a pair of gilt metal mounted figural ewers, circa 1900; an early 20th century monumental glazed ceramic capped urn on elaborate pedestal base originally from Franz Joseph I of Austria is featured as well. Also, a late 19th century pair of well-carved marble columnar torcheres with 12-light gilt bronze candelabra, 84 inches in height; a large 48 inch pair of Empire patinated and gilt bronze figural nine-light candelabra on marble bases; and an exceptional and large 19th century French bronze dore' and marble annular dial urn form clock. Fine furniture to be offered includes a late 19th century Louis XVI style carved and decorated marble top console; a well-carved renaissance revival marble top walnut console, circa 1900-1920; a pair of superbly carved oak marble top consoles; a custom-made figured mahogany marble top concierge/reception desk; a late 19th century Louis XVI style carved giltwood three-panel boudoir screen, a number of French giltwood settees, loveseats, bergeres and footstools, as well as numerous lamp tables and side tables. Not to be overlooked is a large selection of both bronze and crystal chandeliers, including two large well-crafted copper patinated bronze eight-light examples; sconces will be offered, including a late Victorian baronial style copper, brass and cast metal three-tiered 14 light pair; mirrors are also featured, including a large 19th century continental carved giltwood and gesso multi-pane example, a superb 18th century finely carved French oak framed wall mirror originally from the Palais Murat in Paris and two monumental French style carved oak framed arched wall mirrors - 133 inches in height; This will be a rare opportunity to own a true piece of history.
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c1900 PR PALACE SIZE ELABORATE SATSUMA VASES,: PAIR OF PALACE SIZE ELABORATELY DECORATED SATSUMA VASES, late Meiji period/early 20th century, of baluster form, having ruffled lips and stylized butterfly and tassel handles in relief, the body with
0115: c1900 PR PALACE SIZE ELABORATE SATSUMA VASES,Est. $8,000-$12,000
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PR LARGE BARONIAL STY 3-TIER 14-LT WALL SCONCES: PAIR OF LARGE BARONIAL STYLE PAINTED COPPER, BRASS AND CAST METAL THREE-TIER 14-LIGHT WALL SCONCES, the demi-lunedesign with crinolated bands mounted with scrolling torch-form lights; 32 inch height;
0118: PR LARGE BARONIAL STY 3-TIER 14-LT WALL SCONCESEst. $1,400-$1,800
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19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL; GILT FRAMED FLORA: 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL; GILT FRAMED FLORAL STILL LIFE, ''Floral Arrangement and Urn'', mounted on a painted French oak panel, the colorful floral image within a high relief shaped and gilded
0119: 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL; GILT FRAMED FLORAEst. $1,400-$1,800
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c1900 MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH 9-TUBE HALL CLOCK signed: FINE AND LARGE ENGLISH MAGNIFICENTLY CARVED MAHOGANY NINE-TUBE HALL CLOCK, circa 1900, the dial signed Thomas Armstrong & Bros., Manchester, having Westminster and Whittington chimes, with pierce
0120: c1900 MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH 9-TUBE HALL CLOCK signedEst. $18,000-$24,000
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19c ELEGANT EMPIRE ST BRZ-CRYSTAL 12-LT CHANDELIER: ELEGANT GILT BRONZE AND HEAVILY DRAPED CUT CRYSTAL 12-LIGHT EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER, late 19th century; the central column hung in tiers with cut crystal prisms, with elaborately scrolled bronze
0122: 19c ELEGANT EMPIRE ST BRZ-CRYSTAL 12-LT CHANDELIEREst. $2,000-$3,000
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c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDW: FRENCH CARVED OAK NARROW DOOR AND TRANSOM WITH BRASS HARDWARE, circa 1850, having raised panels with foliate carved detailing, framed by deeply moulded borders, the door 29 inches wide; 91-1/2inches
0123A: c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDWEst. $1,000-$1,500
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c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDW: FRENCH CARVED OAK NARROW DOOR AND TRANSOM WITH BRASS HARDWARE, circa 1850, having raised panels with foliate carved detailing, framed by deeply moulded borders, the door 29 inches wide; 91-1/2inches
0123B: c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDWEst. $1,000-$1,500
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c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDW: FRENCH CARVED OAK NARROW DOOR AND TRANSOM WITH BRASS HARDWARE, circa 1850, having raised rectangular panels with delicate foliate carved corners, the raised panels framed by deeply moulded borders,
0124A: c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDWEst. $800-$1,200
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c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDW: PAIR OF FRENCH CARVED OAK BI-FOLD DOORS AND TRANSOM WITH BRASS HARDWARE, circa 1850, each of the four door units having raised rectangular panels with delicately carved corner detailing, each panel
0124B: c1850 FRENCH CARVED OAK DOOR-TRANSOM w/BRASS HDWEst. $1,000-$1,500
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19c MONUMENTAL BRZ DORE MTD SEVRES PORCELAIN VASE,: MONUMENTAL BRONZE DORE' MOUNTED SEVRES PORCELAIN BALUSTER FORM VASE, late 19th century, the upper neck mounted with a large bronze full relief band of flowers, the handles modeled as seated classical
0125: 19c MONUMENTAL BRZ DORE MTD SEVRES PORCELAIN VASE,Est. $6,000-$8,000
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ENGLISH SILVERPLATED DOMED ROAST BEEF CART, first: ENGLISH SILVERPLATED DOMED ROAST BEEF CART, first-half 20th century, having a revolving cover over a warming well, fitted with swing-out pan support, sauce warmers and platform shelf base; 43 inch
0126A: ENGLISH SILVERPLATED DOMED ROAST BEEF CART, firstEst. $5,000-$6,000
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c1850 LG FINELY CARVED FRENCH OAK WALL PANEL,: LARGE FINELY CARVED FRENCH OAK HIGH RELIEF WALL PANEL, circa 1850, well-carved in high relief with a shell, floral and foliate design; 130 inch height; 47 inch width (Est. 4000-6000) PROVENANCE:
0127: c1850 LG FINELY CARVED FRENCH OAK WALL PANEL,Est. $4,000-$6,000
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c1850 EXCEPTIONALLY CARVED FRENCH OAK WALL PANEL: LARGE EXCEPTIONALLY CARVED FRENCH OAK WALL PANEL, circa 1850, well-carved in high relief with female masks, emblems of the musical arts and a central shell and foliate design; 108 inch height; 59
0128: c1850 EXCEPTIONALLY CARVED FRENCH OAK WALL PANELEst. $4,000-$6,000
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19c CARVED OAK MARBLE TOP WALL-MOUNTED CONSOLE,: CARVED OAK MARBLE TOP WALL-MOUNTED CONSOLE, the scrolled supports 19th century, in the renaissance revival inspiration, detailed with scrolls, bell flowers and resting on paw feet, the modern marble
0129: 19c CARVED OAK MARBLE TOP WALL-MOUNTED CONSOLE,Est. $1,200-$1,800
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ATTRIBUTED TO FRANZ XAVIER WINTERHALTER (German, 1: ATTRIBUTED TO FRANZ XAVIER WINTERHALTER (German, 1805-1873); late 19th century oil on canvas, 84 inches by 60 inches; ''Emperor Napoleon III'' (Est. 10,000-15,000)
0130: ATTRIBUTED TO FRANZ XAVIER WINTERHALTER (German, 1Est. $10,000-$15,000
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PR LOUIS XV STY OVAL PARQUET INLAID END TABLES,: PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE OVAL PARQUET INLAID MAHOGANY AND ROSEWOOD BRONZE MOUNTED SINGLE-DRAWER EMD TABLES, having a crossbanded topand lower platform shelf (from the Warwick's Bob Hope Suite); 21 inch
0131: PR LOUIS XV STY OVAL PARQUET INLAID END TABLES,Est. $500-$750
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ATTRIBUTED TO FRANZ XAVIER WINTERHALTER (German, 1: ATTRIBUTED TO FRANZ XAVIER WINTERHALTER (German, 1805-1873); late 19th century oil on canvas, 50-1/2 inches by 37-1/2 inches; ''Empress Eugenie'' (Est. 4000-6000)
0132: ATTRIBUTED TO FRANZ XAVIER WINTERHALTER (German, 1Est. $4,000-$6,000
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HEAVILY DRAPED 18-LIGHT GILT BRZ-CRYSTAL CHANDELIE: HEAVILY DRAPED 18-LIGHT GILT BRONZE AND CUT CRYSTAL CHANDELIER, mid 20th century, with cast scrolling arms, heavily draped with strands of faceted beads and fleur de lis shaped prisms; 32 inch
0133: HEAVILY DRAPED 18-LIGHT GILT BRZ-CRYSTAL CHANDELIEEst. $800-$1,200