Vintage World War I Poster. “National Day for Veterans with Tuberculosis” 1918. Paper size: 31 x 44 1/2 inches Linen backed.

Vintage World War I Poster. “Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain”, 1918. Paper size: 41 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches. Linen backed. Condition: as per photograph.

Oil on canvas

62cm x 47cm (24.5in x 18.5in)

Eustache Le Sueur (1617- 1655) was a prolific French artist of the seventeenth century, and one of the original founders of the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1648. A lifelong Parisian, Le Sueur trained with Louis XIII’s premier peintre du roi Simon Vouet from 1632 before leaving the studio and going on to be elected as one of the original twelve elders in charge of the Royal Academy’s administration. Chiefly known for his religious scenes, Le Sueur’s compositions follows in the gracefulness of his master Vouet and is remembered as one of the establishing artists of French classicism.

The Deposition depicts the scene of Christ being taken down from the cross after his crucifixion. A partial label to the verso of the painting reveals that this oil on canvas was formerly in the collection of the Duke of Buccleuch at Boughton House near Kettering in Northamptonshire. The label refers to a sale in 1942 in which the Duke was the vendor –establishing him as the 8th Duke of Buccleuch, Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, who held the dukedom from 1935 until his death in 1973. Montagu Douglas Scott was a politician and a military leader, commanding the 4th King’s Own Scottish Borderers.

Works by Eustache Le Sueur can be found in important private collections and public institutions internationally, such as the musée du Louvre in Paris, the National Gallery in London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The claw-set brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 3.03 carats, between tapered-baguette shoulders, to a polished hoop, bears signature VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered, ring size M, maker’s case. Accompanied by a report from GIA, stating that the principal diamond is E colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 2205658269, dated October 16th 2019. Gross weight approx. 4.6 grams.

Love, 1967, edition of 100 (see Sheehan, 39). Signed “Robert Indiana” in pencil l.r. of verso, stamped “© 1967 ROBERT INDIANA” and numbered “48/100” in pencil l.l. of verso. Screenprint on paper, image/sheet size 33 7/8 x 33 7/8 in. (86.0 x 86.0 cm), unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Minor crimps to corners, minor rubs (some with ink loss and primarily to edges), old hinges to verso near upper edge.

N.B. The Sheehan catalogue raisonné entry 39 discusses various editions of the 1967 Love. This entry mentions that an edition was printed to the edges of the sheet and measures 34 x 34 inches, but does not mention a numbered edition of 100 for this version.

French, early 20th century, signed on the dress “H. Fugere” and the number “3757”. Chryselephantine of a dancer. 17.5″h.

mid 20th century, transfer decoration including (1) circular serving plate (13 in.), (12) square luncheon plates (8.5 in.), (13) dinner plates (10.5 in.), (9) bullion cups and (9) saucers (6.5 in.), (1) creamer, (1) lidded sugar, (11) salad plates (8.25 in.), (10) aperitif plates (5.5 in.), (15) teacups, (19) saucers (5.5 in.), and (1) oval platter (13 x 11 in.), marked.
From the Estate of the late Peggy Futrelle Nowell, Raleigh and Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A masterful copper ring, its form adorned by four jaguars with inlaid turquoise eyes running around the perimeter. The wild felines’ energetic bodies display perky ears, curled tails, and open mouths bearing gnashing teeth and fangs. The form of the jaguar was revered throughout the Pre-Columbian New World as the mightiest wild feline and was used as a symbol of power and kingship. Just imagine the esteemed noble for whom this ring was created! Weight: 61.6 grams. Size: 2″ in diameter x .75″ H (5.1 cm x 1.9 cm); 2.625″ H (6.7 cm) on included custom stand; opening measures .8″ in diameter (2 cm). US ring size 7.5″

Vintage stone seated Buddha. With prayer plaque on rope chord.

Issued: c. 1970
Dimensions: 4″H x 3.5″W
Country of Origin: China

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases dating from the early-19th century. The vases feature flowers, fruit, branches, and butterflies on a blue ground. The mouth of each vase features ruyi bands, and both vases have dragon handles.

Dimensions are: 16 1/2 inches tall X 9 inches wide; 41.9 cm tall X 22.9 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: Both vases are in good overall condition with minor age wear, wear to the gilt, and a few small scratches and surface abrasions.

Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. Paulson in Southern California, who was an antiques dealer in New York City from 1960s early 1980s. These items were acquired in 1960s and 1970s. Mr. Paulson was especially interested in Cloisonne items and amassed a large collection.