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Follow on Google News | Crescent City Auction Gallery will hold an Important Spring Estates Auction, March 18th and 19thThe sale will include French period furniture, original works of art by noted local and regional artists, clocks, estate jewelry, couture items, silver, bronzes and decorative items – 900+ lots. Online will be available on three platforms.
By: Crescent City Auction Gallery The auction will be held online and in the gallery at 1330 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Start times are 10 am Central both days. More than 900 lots will come up for bid, in categories that include French period furniture, original works of art by noted local and regional artists, clocks, estate jewelry, couture items, silver, bronzes and decorative items. The oil on board painting by Clementine Hunter (La., 1887-1987), titled Fish Fry, is a wonderful example of the artist's work. The 16 inch by 24 inch work is signed lower right and is expected to bring $4,000-$8,000. Ms. Hunter was a self-taught artist who worked as a farm laborer when young and only began painting in her 50's. She sold her first paintings for as little as 25 cents. Clocks in the sale will feature an unusual three-piece French gilt brass and copper porcelain plaque clock set from the late 19th century (clock and two garnitures) that carries a pre-sale estimate of $1,000-$2,000; The Portrait of Mrs. Ford attributed to Sir William Beechey (British, 1753-1839) dates to the 19th century and is unsigned. The 30 inch by 25 ½ inch work should realize $1,000-$2,000. The 19th century unsigned oil on canvas portrait after Guido Reni (Italian, 1575-1642), is titled Portrait of Beatrice Cenci. The 23 ½ inch by 19 ½ inch work has an estimate of $1,000-$2,000. Exhibition previews will be held daily (except on Saturday and Sunday), by appointment, in the Crescent City gallery, starting Wednesday, March 9th. To schedule a preview appointment, call 504-529-5057; Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and BidSquare.com. Absentee and phone bids will be accepted until 1 pm Central time the day before the auction. A printed catalog is available; call 504-529-5057 or email info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com. For more, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. End
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