Saint Michael overcoming Satan, a popular subject during the Counter-Reformation in Italy. The sculpture, Rome, 17th century, Bronze. 53.5 cm., is cast from a model by Alessandro Algardi (Bologna 1598 – Rome 1654).
Hirschl & Adler: Collector’s Cabinet by Herter Brothers, New York (active 1864-1907) in rosewood, with mahogany, maple, oak, and satinwood; copper, “yellow metal,” silver, gold (plaques); gilt bronze, brass, mother-of-pearl, and silk velvet; 64 1/4 in. high x 51 1/4 in. wide x 18 1/2 in. deep. It was made in New York, 1879-80
An extraordinary illuminated manuscript on vellum with 30 large drawings (better known as the Master of the Brussels Initials, active in Paris around 1400) will be exhibited for the first time in the United States at TEFAF New York Fall by Swiss dealer Heribert Tenschert Antiquariat Bibermuhle AG.
Paul Storr (1771-Tooting-1844) silver soup tureen, made for the President of The Bank of the United States, length of stand 52.1 cm (20.5 cm), Weight 6998 gr. retailed by Rundell & Bridge, London, 1799
Vincent W. van Gogh (Zundert 1853-1890 Auvers sur Oise), View of the New Church and old houses in The Hague, Oil on canvas laid down on panel, 35.5 x 26 cm (13.9 x 10.2 in), The Hague, July/September, 1883