Auction Preview: Gallery Auction at Michaan's Auctions, Alameda, Feb 9
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What: Gallery AuctionWhere: Michaan's Auctions; 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501, United StatesWhen: February 9; 06.00 PM GMTPublic Viewing: February 2 - February 9Top lots of the sale:- Dutch Rococo Floral Marquetry Bookcase. The upper case without steppeAuction Preview: Gallery Auction at Michaan's Auctions, Alameda, Feb 9
What: Gallery AuctionWhere: Michaan's Auctions; 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501, United StatesWhen: February 9; 06.00 PM GMTPublic Viewing: February 2 - February 9Top lots of the sale:- Dutch Rococo Floral Marquetry Bookcase. The upper case without stepped cornice over a pair of panel molded and beveled silvered mirrored doors, the sides with flower filled urns enclosed by scrolling foliage adorsed by cherubs, birds and butterflies, the lower bombe case with a sloping fall front inlaid with term figures enclosing a floral arrangement, opening to reveal a fitted interior over a tooled leather writing surface and an interior cupboard, above two short drawers and two long drawers, raised on front hairy paw feet and back bun feet. 18th Century; Dimensions 94 x 49 x 25 inches (238.5 x 124.5 x 63.5 cm). Keys available. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000- Stephen Destaebler (American 1933 - 2011) «Altar to A Leg No. 2» Pigmented stoneware with surface oxides. 31 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches. Signed and dated bottom left side: DeStaebler 1996. Estimate: $ 12,000 - $ 18,000- Fine George I Walnut Secretary Bookcase. The molded broken arch pediment with three gilt wood urn form finials above two arched doors with inset shaped beveled mirror plates opening to an interior with feather banded small drawers, pigeon and folio compartments and a shelf over two candle slides; the lower case with cross banded quarter veneered figured walnut slant lid opening to inset cream tooled leather writing surface, pigeon holes, serpentine drawers and shelves over two short and three long drawers with engraved brasses and raised on bracket feet; the upper and lower case sides with brass handles. First Quarter 18th Century. {Dimensions 92 1/2 x 41 x 23 3/4 inches}. Keys available. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000- Eugene Galien-Laloue (French 1854-1941) «La Seine avec Notre Dame, Paris» Oil on canvas. 15 x 23 1/2 inches; Frame: 23 1/4 x 31 7/8 inches. Signed lower right: E. Galien-Laloue. Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000- Francis Augustus Silva (American 1835 - 1886) «Longmont NY» Oil on canvas laid on panel. 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches; Frame: 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches. Signed lower left: F.A. Silva. Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000- George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet. With inlay banded decoration, beaded trim on drawers. Desk is hidden in top central drawer. Fourth quarter 18th century. {Approximate dimensions: 98 wide x 95 tall x 19 inches deep.} Condition: Some losses and damage to beaded trim. Scratches and stains to finish. Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000- Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Danish Valet Chair. Mixed wood chair, hinged seat with storage below. Burned bottom Johannes Hansen Copenhagen, Denmark. Denmark. {Approximate dimensions: 37 12 tall x 19 3/4 wide 21 inches deep.} Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more

