An oil on canvas portrait painting by acclaimed British artist Jonathan Richardson (1665-1745); an oil painting by the legendary Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter (1887-1988); and a selection of fine watches (including Rolexes) are just part of Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Important Estates Auction planned for the weekend of September 19-20.
The sale will be held online as well as live in the Crescent City showroom located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, starting at 10am Central Time both days. In all, 696 lots will come up for bid, featuring property from the estates of William and Beverly (Gallo) Caulffield and William Prentice Farrington, both of New Orleans, and other fine local and regional estates.
Achille Gallo was a New Orleans-born musician, artist and marathon runner whose collection of musical instruments, gathered from around the world, is legendary. Three of his instruments are in the auction, all of them attributions: a violin made by Henry Bentin (New Orleans, 1852-1925, estimate: $800-$1,200); a violin made by Ferdinando Gagliano (Italian, 1738-1834, estimate: $500-$1,000); and a violincello made by Sebastiene Vuilaume (French, 1835-1875, estimate: $300-$600). All have cases. Gallo’s descendants – the Caulffields – consigned the instruments.
The oil portrait by Jonathan Richardson is titled Portrait of Mrs. Hooper and possibly depicts Lady Dorothy Hooper (1680-1749), the daughter of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury. It carries a pre-auction estimate of $5,000-$10,000. The vibrant oil painting by Clementine Hunter is titled Picking Cotton and is expected to change hands for $4,000-$8,000.
Absentee and phone bids will be accepted until 1 pm Central Time the day before the auction. A 28 percent buyer’s premium will be applied for online bidders or those paying with a credit card. A 25 percent buyer’s premium will be applied in-house. A printed catalog is available; please call 504-529-5057 or, you can send a request via email to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com.
For more info about Crescent City Auction Gallery and the Important Estates Auction slated for September 19 & 20, at 10am Central Time both days, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com.
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