Auction Preview: The Collection of Amb. & Mrs. Alexander Weddell - The Virginia House Museum at Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Apr 10
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What: The Collection of Amb. & Mrs. Alexander Weddell - The Virginia House MuseumWhere: Freeman’s,1808 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAWhen: 10 April, 10.00 amPublic Viewing: Thursday, April 4 10:00 am - 5:00 pmFriday, April 5 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Auction Preview: The Collection of Amb. & Mrs. Alexander Weddell - The Virginia House Museum at Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Apr 10
What: The Collection of Amb. & Mrs. Alexander Weddell - The Virginia House MuseumWhere: Freeman’s,1808 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAWhen: 10 April, 10.00 amPublic Viewing: Thursday, April 4 10:00 am - 5:00 pmFriday, April 5 10:00 am - 5:00 pmSaturday, April 6 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmSunday, April 7 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, April 8 10:00 am - 5:00 pmTuesday, April 9 10:00 am - 5:00 pmBy appointment only on the morning of the sale.Top lots of the sale:—LOT 253: Stephen Erzia (Russian 1876 - 1960): «Le Desenchante (the disillusioned).” Signed, illegibly inscribed and dated »S. Erzia/***/1934/B.A.« on the back of the head, carved quebracho rootwood. On a wood stand. Height (including base): 18 7/8 in. (47.9cm) | Height (excluding base): 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm). Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD—LOT 260: Cuzco School (17th Century): “The Death of the Virgin.” Oil on canvas. 43 1/2 x 38 3/4 in. (110.5 x 98.4 cm). Estimate: 12,000 USD -18,000 USD—LOT 190: “A Large Nepalese Gilt Repousse and Cast Brass Figure of a Standing Bodhisattva.” 19th/early 20th century. Depicted crowned, standing on a double-lotus base, clad in engraved draperies, and with applied necklace and earrings, a flaming mandorla behind. H: 30, W: 17, D: 7 1/2 in. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD—LOT 32: British School (Early 17th Century): “Portrait of a Gentleman and His Daughter, Three-Quarter Length.” Inscribed 'Anno Dni 1616' upper left, with the sitters age 'aetatis suae 67' and 'aetatis suae 7' upper left and upper right respectively; also with the family's coat of arms upper right, oil on panel. In a 19th century frame. 45 x 34 in. (114.3 x 86.4 cm). Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD—LOT 72: “A Flemish Biblical Tapestry Depicting Esther before Ahasuerus.” Brussels, mid 16th century. With »B B« Brussels-Brabant mark at lower proper right selvage and maker's mark at proper left side selvage. 10 ft. 3 in. x 17 ft. 5 in. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD—LOT 52: A Mortlake Tapestry from 'The Horses' Depicting the Destruction of the Children of Niobe. Designed by Frans Cleyn (German/English, 1582-1658), mid 17th century. Cut down at borders; backed with linen. 9 ft. 10 in. x 14 ft. 3 in. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD—LOT 199: “A Finely Cast and Engraved Tibetan Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of a Seated Buddha.” 16th/17th century or earlier. Depicting either Shakyamuni Buddah or Akshobhya, the separately cast Buddha's robe comprised of a series of finely-engraved lotus »embroidered" patches, seated in bhumisparsha mudra with an alms bowl in the left hand. the lower border of the lotus petal base finely incised, sealing plate engraved with a double vajra, parcel-gilt. H: 8 1/2 in. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD—LOT 309: “A Fine Spanish Baroque Iron-Mounted and Velvet-Lined Parcel-Gilt Walnut Vargueño on Stand.” 17th century. H: 57 3/4, W: 42, D: 16 1/2 in. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USDFor details, visit:https://www.freemansauction.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
