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Rare pair of Southern portraits at this poiint unattributed, by Family history depicting a brother and sister from North Carolina and I have not yet had them studied at MESDA. I original frames, outside dimensions are approx 40" x 34" The boy grew to be killed in the Civil War. The hand is strong enough to trace with time and effort. The mountains behind the girl suggest the area west of Winston Salem.

Oval of a couple in a landscape,, likely Swiss signed B Koller, vinfelt 1796. In custom mat and frame.

565" x 18.5" Having what appears to be original backboard and mirror plate in two parts.

Approx. 20" x 23.5" oil on canvas laid down on masonite. I have recently cleaned this work and it is priced without a frame.

Circular, oil on plasterboard, 16: diameter. Folk art image and a very unusual still life. Life is not a bowl of cherries over time--- so great idea to buy a bowl of cherries!!

Pastel on paper, in carved and gilded frame, overall size 34".5" x 27.5"

In nice custom frames and mats, 21" x 23" framed, Lions and tigers, no bears. Priced for the set of four.

Verde Gianni dark green marble, Good quality, in three parts.

32" wide, 20" deep, 41" high. Rare export Chinese writing table made of Huang Huali It has been 15 years since I owned a piece of Chinese export furniture of this quality. For the Western market obviously and closely resembles the tambour cylinder desks of the Sheraton and Regency periods in England.

35.5" wide, 43" high, 22 deep. Really fine condition. Poplar secondary wood.

Fine quality screen with intricate lacquer 69" high and each panel abut 18" wide.

Approx 78" high and to fit a 36" corner with bold architectural motifs including elaborate crown below dentil molding and substantial moldings , in two parts with barrel back.

Approx 36" wide, 14" deep and 38" high. Reticulated and made to mount to the wall. Note cut in glass at one corner to accommodate something in the room of the previous owner not objectionable.

26" x 22" oil on canvas, in the frame, approx. 31" x 27" Provenance: Christie's, NY Formerly the property of Mellon Evans estate. I would love to attribute this portrait to the right artist.

In what appears to be the original frame, I cannot find a bio on this artist. It appears to be a Bermuda view, 52.5" x 40" and canvas size: 28.5" x 40"

Four Shield back armchairs, note the carving on the back rail. Priced as a set of four chairs.

15" high. Bronze figures with marble bases and with wooden balls that are dense wood.

Chair back window seat small size, only 30" wide, 17.5" deep,