Litchfield County Auctions, Inc.
Catalog For the Collection of Mrs.
Melita Loew Blin, NYC + Select Additions
Live Exhibition February 20-22, 2003
at the Firehouse,
Spirited Bidding took place ONLINE
from Feb. 13-Feb. 23, 2003.
For more information, please call 860-567-4661 or
email info@lcainc.us
Fine Art Furniture Decorations Books Designer Clothing Pictures of Pembroke House & 136 E. 64th Street
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Long Description |
Low Estimate |
High Estimate |
Final Price |
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Condition |
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Andre Lhote, 1885-1962, "Port de Bordeau, circa 1917,
(boats in harbor), oil on canvas, signed lower left, framed. Provenance:
bought at Parke-Bernet Galleries Apr. 3, 1968, |
$10,000 |
$15,000 |
$69,525 |
36 1/4" h x 25 5/8" w |
Good. Not viewed out of frame. |
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John Bernard Flannagan, 1895-1942, Seated Nude, (#4?),
limetstone, 1931, not signed , |
$8,000 |
$12,000 |
$34,150 |
12 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w |
Good |
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Moise Kisling, 1891-1953, "Les Tulipes", oil on
canvas, signed lower left, matted and gilt framed. Provenance: bought May 5,
1964 from La Galerie "18", |
$15,000 |
$20,000 |
$27,150 |
16 1/4" h x 10 3/4"w |
Good, chip in pink tulip, minor gilt loss on frame. |
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2 Lalique Etched Colorless Glass Figures, 20th century,
one a female standing nude with arm across her face, etched script signature
R. Lalique France #896, the other Mother and Child molded within a
rectangular block, etched upper case block letter signature LALIQUE. MLB |
$600 |
$900 |
$25,250 |
14" h and 13" h |
Good |
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Steinway and Sons Custom Case Model B Grand Piano,
designed by Cottier and Co., made Oct. 21, 1890 and shipped to Cottier &
Co. Nov. 29, 1890. Model # 69430. The 85 note piano made in fancy white
holly, inlaid exterior case and painted interior lid. The top with inlaid
medallions, one depicts the 3 masks (tragedy, comedy and ?), 1 of berries and
leaf circle, and 2 floral inlays edged with sytlized leaf carving. The sides
of the case inlaid with leaf scroll chain and floral swags between oval
medallions. The interior of the rectangular section of the portion of the lid
over the music stand hand painted with floral and fruit swags, vines and
shells with center inscription "Call in sweet music I have heard soft
airs can charm our senses and expel our cares." The rest of the lid
interior with hand painted floral and fruit swags, vines and ribbons framing
a landscape with 2 figures on gold ground with reddish leaves. MLB |
$10,000 |
$15,000 |
$22,150 |
*** |
Case: several small cracks in light wood bands. Top: minor
pitting and slight warping. Crazing to finish. Entire interior painted
surface alligatored, some minor paint losses. |
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Pierre Alechinsky, b. 1927, "Baladeur", acrylic
on Chinese rice paper, signed and dated Alechinsky 1979, framed under glass.
Provenance: Lefebre Gallery, NYC. This lot offered with the catalog from the
Lefebre Gallery, NYC, depicting this work on the cover. The exhibition ran
from Oct 9 to Nov 10, 1979. MLB |
$15,000 |
$25,000 |
$20,325 |
25" h x 38" w. |
Wrinkling to the paper, small tears along the edges. Not
viewed out of frame. |
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Venetian Carved and Painted Serpentine Front Commode, 18th
century, the white/black mottled marble top of conforming shape with thumb
molded edge and concave ends, over 2 long drawers, hipped stiles, shaped
apron and high modified bracket feet, the blue/green ground painted with red,
white, blue and green flowers, and green leaves and blue berries. MLB |
$5,000 |
$8,000 |
$17,075 |
34" h x 50 1/2" l x 25" d. |
All over loss of paint, vertical cracks to the concaved
end panels, some worm damage to the back boards, paint has probably been
retouched over the years. |
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Bernard Buffet, 1928-1999, Street with Church, oil on
canvas, signed and dated '60 upper left, matted and gilt framed. Stamped on
canvas back: David et Sabnier in a circle, 82F in black marker. MLB |
$10,000 |
$15,000 |
$14,575 |
18 1/4" h x 13 1/8" w |
Good. |
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Steinway and Sons Mahogany Baby Grand Piano, serial #
244221, straight leg. 88 keys, 2 foot pedals wtih pedal covers, carpet protectors
for under the legs. Offered with a
bench. Made in |
$15,000 |
$20,000 |
$14,375 |
38" h x 67 3/4" l x 57 3/4" w and bench: 19
1/2" h x 35" l x 14" w. |
Good |
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Paul Signac, 1863-1935, "St. Tropez", watercolor
on paper mounted on heavier paper, signed lower left P. Signac and lower
right signed with the initials P.S., matted and gilt framed.Label on reverse,
No. 445, The Redfern Gallery Ltd., 20 Cork St., Burlington Gardens, Bond St.,
London, W. I. Title: "St. Tropez", artist: Paul Signac, purchaser:
Mrs. A. M. Loew and date July 5, 1955. Small red bordered label, ripped
section reads: ...rty of Loew. MLB |
$3,000 |
$5,000 |
$12,225 |
4 3/8" h x 6" w |
All 4 corners are cut off, minor gilt loss to frame. Not
viewed out of frame. |
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George Grosz, 1893-1959, " |
$6,000 |
$9,000 |
$11,525 |
16 1/8" h x 20 7/8" w |
Good, not viewed out of frame. |
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David Hockney, b.1937, "Rue De Seine", hard
ground etching and aquatint, edition of 150, signed lower right David Hockney
and dated 72, artist's proof lower left. With label on reverse "Pace
Editions Inc., /32 East 57th St/ New York, NY 10022 and with artist's name,
title, material, edition, size and price $12,500.00 MLB Lot 207 |
$6,000 |
$10,000 |
$9,975 |
21 1/2" h x 17" w. plate |
Good. Not viewed out of frame. |
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Augustus Edwin John, 1878-1961, "Girl in
Profile", pencil drawing, signed in pencil center left, matted and
framed. On reverse #13 in crayon, 593 ink stamped, label upper right: consign
no., date, lot no., remarks, scratched out information. Label center: Scott
& Fowles, |
$5,000 |
$8,000 |
$9,775 |
13 1/2" h x 6 5/8" w image |
Good, not viewed out of frame. |
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Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Fish Bowl/Jardiniere, Kang
Hsi, 17th/18th century, the exterior with equestrian hunters chasing deer and
tigers and other equestrian figures in lake and mountain landscapes, the
interior with fish decoration. MLB |
$1,500 |
$2,500 |
$9,575 |
12" h x 15" diameter |
The interior with some fading of colors due to use as a
jardiniere. |
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Roger Muhl, b. 1929, " |
$3,000 |
$5,000 |
$9,575 |
38" h x 51" w |
Good, not viewed out of frame. |
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Pair of Louis XV Carved and Painted Bergeres, 18th
century, 1 stamped with maker J. Delauna, the crest rail and seat rail
centered by a double flower carving, faded blue paint, chinoiserie rose on
silver upholstery. MLB |
$3,000 |
$5,000 |
$9,250 |
37" h x 26" across seat. |
Paint retouched and distressed, minor worm damage and
chipping. |
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Marc Chagall, 1887-1985, People, Bird, Horse Sunshine and
Man standing on his head. colored lithograph, signed and numbered 13/50,
matted and framed. MLB |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$8,953 |
14" h x 12" image |
Good, not viewed out of frame. |
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Henri Matisse, 1869-1954, "Haitienne", 1945,
black and white lithograph, signed and numbered 151/200 in pencil lower
right, matted and silver gilt framed. Label on reverse: Pace Prints, 32 E.
57th St, NY, NY 10022, Henri Matisse 1-2-567, Haitienne, 1945, Lithograph, 14
3/8 x 10 5/8", edition of 200, signed and numbered in pencil, Duthuit
567. MLB |
$4,000 |
$6,000 |
$8,893 |
15 1/8" h x 11" w mat opening |
Good, fold line in upper right corner, not viewed out of
frame. |
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Pair of Rock Crystal, Cut Glass, and Metal 5-light
Sconces, 19th/20th century, the modified S-curve candle arms issuing from an
urn-form back plate and hung with smooth and faceted drops, flowers and
leaves, externally wired. MLB |
$4,000 |
$6,000 |
$8,650 |
24 1/2" h x 21" w. |
Some damages to flowers and general small damages
throughout. |
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Brussel's Verdure Tapestry, 17th century, May Dance Scene,
peasants dancing in village under floral wreath. Men, women and children
standing around a violin player. MLB |
$7,000 |
$10,000 |
$8,300 |
86" h x 109 3/4" w. |
Newer lining, some tears, holes and wear, probably reduced
in size. |
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Pierre-Eugene Montezin, 1874-1946, "Peupliers au Bord
de la Riviere" (Trees and Horses by the river), oil on canvas, signed
lower right, matted and gilt framed. Back of canvas has pencil inscription
blurred and faded. Provenance: La Galerie "18", |
$12,000 |
$16,000 |
$8,075 |
23 7/8" h x 28 7/8" w |
Good, chips to gilt on frame. |
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Jean Lurcat, 1892-1966, "Nuits et les Insectes"
Tapestry, colorful butterflies on a midnight blue ground, signed on the front
in the tapestry lower right Lurcat GG and signed on an attached cloth sewn on
to the reverse "Nuit et les Insectes, 200 x 150 = 3..., Jean Lurcat
Goubely, Aubusson, Jean Lurcat" (in script). MLB |
$2,500 |
$4,500 |
$6,853 |
79 1/2" h x 59" w. |
Good condition. |
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Pair of Louis XVI Carved and Gilded Fauteuils, 18th
century, stamped with maker A. Gailliard, (Antoine Gailliard Maitre in 1781),
the frame with leaf and bead decoration, fluted legs, peach colored
upholstery. MLB |
$4,000 |
$6,000 |
$6,675 |
35" h x 23" across seat front |
Losses to gesso and gilding. |
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Henri Matisse, 1869-1954, Seated Nude, black and white
etching, signed and numbered in pencil lower right Henri Matisse 165/250,
matted and gold and sivler gilt framed. Label on reverse: Buchholz Gallery,
Curt Valentin, |
$4,000 |
$6,000 |
$6,575 |
14 3/4" h x 11 1/4" w mat opening |
Good, not viewed out of frame, a few minor paint spatters
on frame. |
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MLB201. Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973, "Tete de femme", Bloch #2 from La
Suite des Saltimbanques, etching, matted and framed, with label on back from
Buchholz Gallery, Curt Valentin, 32 East 57th St. NY, Title: "tete de
femme" 1905, Artist; Pablo Picasso, Medium: etching. MLB |
$1,500 |
$2,500 |
$6,215 |
5" h x 4" w. |
Good, not viewed out of frame. |
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Marcel Gromaire, 1892-1971, "Les Ponts de Paris", watercolor
on paper, signed and dated 1956 lower right, matted and gilt framed. Labels
on reverse: Galerie Louis Carre and Co., 10 Avenue de Messine, Paris-VIIIe,
Marcel Gromaire, "Les ponts de Paris", Aquarelle, 1956, 33cm x
44cm. Musee Municipal D'Histoire et d'Art, De Saint-Denis Exposition,
Gromaire 1950?, Mr Louis Carrie ... a de Messine-Paris. Ministere
D'etat-Affaires Culturelles Reunion Des Musees Nationaux Musee National D'Art
Moderne Exposition: Gromaire, Auteur: Gromaire, Titre de l'oeuvre: les ponts
de Paris, 1956, Proprietaire M.Louis Carre, |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$6,188 |
12 7/8" h x 17 1/8" w paper size |
Good, spots on mounting paper, a few spots on painting
edge, dirt and a few bugs between glass and matting. Not viewed out of frame. |
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