Outstanding carved polychrome religious figure, possibly German or French, 17th c.. From the estate of American painter Honore Sharrer. Purchased 30 years ago by Sharrer from Manhattan art dealer. 37" h. x 11 1/2" w.
A charming Provincial fruitwood writing or work table, most likely French, but possibly Louisiana, c.1820, a rectangular top over a dovetailed, compartmented drawer over delicate tapered splay legs. 30” h. x 23” w. x 18 ¼” d.
An important pair of George II Mahogany Back Stools, c. 1755. The serpentine crest rails with padded backs above upholstered serpentine seats, raised on cabriole legs with scrolled returns, supported on outwardly scrolled toes with carved supports. 40 ¾ h. to crest, 18 ½ h. to seat, 24 ½” w., 31” overall depth.
An exceptional oil on canvas portrait of a lady with pearls, probably French, 17th century. Subject bears considerable similarity to other that of known portraits of Elisabeth de Bourbon (known also as Elizabeth of France), daughter of Henri IV, (1602-1644), married Philippe IV of Spain. Portrait similar in style to others by Pierre Mignard. Has been cleaned and re-lined, conservation records available. Approx. 22"x18"
Portrait of a Gentleman, possibly John Adams?, oil on canvas. 26 1/8” x 22” image size. Cleaned and lined by Fine Art Conservation of Virginia, photos of back and all work records on file. Label with GEORGE ROMNEY, (1734-1802), verso.
