American Art Association, Anderson Galleries; Salomon, William [Oth.]: Important eighteenth century French art (New York: American Art Association, 1928)

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THIRD SESSION, JANUARY 6, 1928

530. Peking Enamel Plate Chia Ch’ing
Large circular plate in white enamel, beautifully painted with a mass
of pink and aubergine peonies, lotus and hawthorn blossoms, camel-
lias, etc., and green leafage; caret to with chrysanthemum blossoms
amid leaf scrollings in a pale green ground, alternating with reserved
cartouches painted with flowers and peaches.
Diameter, 14% inches
531. Louis XVI Carved and Gilded Wall Ornament
In the form of a bow with imbricated handle, on to which two arrows
are tied with a knotted ribbon.
Length, 37% inches
532. Four Renaissance Chiseled Bronze Candlesticks
Balustered vase decorated with acanthus leafage and mascarons, with
broad circular base similarly enriched. Fitted for electricity, with
sham candles and gold lace shades.
Height, 16 54 inches
533. Four Renaissance Chiseled Bronze Candlesticks
Similar to the preceding.
534. Four Louis XVI Cuivre Dore Wall Sconces
In the form of a volute-shaped plaque surmounted by a festooned
urn and supporting three upcurved arms for lights, enriched with
leaves and fitted for electricity.
Height, 20 inches; extension, 9% inches
535. Four Italian Bronze Cherub Appliques
Graceful figures of putti, their naked bodies emerging from a mass
of acanthus leafage and supporting a leaved bobeche. Fitted for
electricity.
Height, 12J/2 inches; extension, 10 inches
536. Laque and Parcel-gilded Mirror Frame Italian Rococo
Upright molded frame crested by pairs of rococo volutes, centred
with gilded leafage and having pendants of gilded husks.
Height, 20 inches; width, 16 inches