HOUSTON – Morton Kuehnert Auctioneers & Appraisers has scheduled two sessions for its monthly specialty auction on Sunday, May 22. Session One, which begins at 1 p.m. Central, includes 91 lots of Latin American paintings, sculpture and works on paper. Session Two to follow includes 144 lots of French art and antiques from the estate of the late Edwin E. Dunnam, a Houston businessman.
Participation in the auction is open to the public. LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding. Absentee bids and phone bids will also be accepted.
Morton Kuehnert continues its commitment to selling Latin American art collections. The culturally rich works of art represent the heritage of the New World.
Highlights include lot 38, Roberto Montenegro’s Meza/Naturaleza Muerta (Still Life), 1963, estimated at $14,000-$18,000; lot 41, Rafael Coronel’s Dos Figuras/Alfredo de la Carpa, estimated at $42,000-$48,000; and lot 42, Pedro Coronel’s black marble sculpture entitled Craneo, estimated at $4,000-$7,000.
Two oils on canvas by Horacio Renteria Rocha are featured: lot 32, Nino Cadete and Dos Chicas en el Concina. Each is estimated at $5,000-$7,000. An interesting Gunther Gerzso untitled ink on paper, lot 46, is estimated at $12,000-$14,000.
Three Spanish Colonial 18th century santos are available: lot 63, a silver St. Rafael, estimated at $8,000-$10,000; lot 65, a silver bulto of St. Michael the Archangel, is estimated at $8,000-$10,000 as well; and lot 66, a silver St. Uriel in military attire, is estimated at $22,000-$26,000.
An 18th century Goa finely carved ivory crucifix, lot 59, is expected to achieve $9,000-$10,000. Lot 56 is an oil on copper depiction of Immaculada Concepcion, which is estimated at $14,000-$16,000.
An 18th century Mexican Colonial ivory inlaid table vargueno, made for holding jewelry, documents and valuables, is estimated at $30,000-$35,000. Lot 78, an oil on panel by Eugenio Oliva Y Rodrigo titled Fiesta Gitianis estimated at $10,000-$12,000.
The late Edwin E. Dunnam’s lifetime passion was collecting French art and antiques. Morton Kuehnert Auctioneers will present this collection on May 22. Dunnam had a distinguished career as owner of Fish Engineering & Construction in Houston.
Highlights of the estate include Lot 191, an ornate Louis XV-style gilded writing desk, circa late 19th century, estimated at $2,500-$4,500. Lot 108, a pair of Empire style gilt brass candelabra, mid to late 19th century, is estimated at $2,500-$4,500. Lot 141, a matching suite of center bowl and candelabra with Sevres inserts is estimated at $3,000-$6,000.
Lot 174, a late 19th century pair of Louis XV-style walnut petit marquetry commodes, is estimated at $1,000-$2,000. Lot 180, a Louis XV-style mahogany and rosewood chest-on-chest, France, late 19th century, is estimated at $1,000-$1,500.
Lot 182 is French antique oil on canvas three-panel screen, late 19th century, estimated at $600-$1,200. Lot 184 is a Louis XV-style fruitwood Duchesse Brisse, mid 19th century, estimated at $400-$800.
Lot 188 is Louis XV-style walnut bombé pedestal estimated at $600-$1,200. Lot 203, a hand-painted vitrine from late 19th century France, is estimated at $500-$1,000. Lot 266 is a Victorian Egyptian Revival chandelier estimated at $500-$1,000.
Lot 168 features an antique Satsuma pottery koro (incense burner) of the Meiji Period, estimated at $600-$1,200. Lot 173 is a Louis XV-style ebonized ormolu mounted center table estimated at $1,500-$2,500.
Another of Dunnam’s passions was the Rolls Royce automobile. His memorabilia associated with this interest are included in the auction. Lot 234 contains Rolls Royce memorabilia and is estimated at $300-$500.
Dunnam was graduated from Rice University in 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Engineering. He also attended Columbia University and Harvard University. Prior to that he completed a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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