Neal Auction 2012

194 1076. Niek van der Plas (Dutch, b. 1954) , “Making Sand Castles”, oil on wood panel, signed lower right, 7 in. x 9 in., framed. $800/1200 W 1077. Continental School, late 19th c ., “Portrait of a Young Woman”, oil enhanced photograph on canvas, unsigned, sight 29 in. x 23 1/2 in., in an elaborate antique carved, gessoed and giltwood frame. $300/500 1078. An American Rococo Carved Rosewood Parlor Suite , mid-19th c., comprising four side chairs, armchair and méridienne; all with shaped crest, serpentine seat, cabriole legs, casters; méridienne height 36 in., width 56 in., depth 21 in. $800/1200 Provenance: Descended in the family of Madame Marie Emeranthe Becnel Brou Hermann (1776-1851), New Orleans. W 1079. A Pair of American Rococo Carved Rosewood and Cane Slipper Chairs , mid-19th c., arched rose crest rail, shield shaped back, serpentine cartouche seat rail, cabochon cabriole legs, casters. $600/900 W 1080. An American Classical Carved Walnut Dining Table , early 19th c., deep drop leaves, plain skirt, turned tapered legs, casters, height 29 in., width 24 in., depth 46 in. $500/750 1081. An American Federal Fruitwood Chest , late 18th/early 19th c., top above four graduated drawers with ivory escutcheons, reeded stiles, shaped base, turned legs, height 40 1/4 in., width 42 in., depth 20 in. $600/900 1082. An American Federal-Style Carved Mahogany Sofa , New York, beribboned swag carved crest, reeded arms with acanthine supports, reeded seat rail on turned and reeded legs, height 37 1/4 in., width 80 in., depth 31 1/2 in. $1000/2000 1076 1082 1078 1081