
AUCTION FOR THE SOWARDS FAMILY OF HICKORY,NC
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AUCTION FOR THE SOWARDS FAMILY OF HICKORY,NC
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ONLINE ONLY AUCTION FOR THE SOWARD FAMILY of HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
The Sowards have owned and beautifully maintained a French Chateau in one of the premiere communities along Lake Hickory. Sadly, it is now time to part with a huge and amazing collection of antique and quality accessories. The home is beautifully appointed with the finest of French antiques and accessories to take the visitor back-in-time to an amazing European adventure. Years of planning, construction and gathering have been invested in this magnificent collection of Louis XIV and XV furnishings and their setting.
The Sowards have entrusted this collection to Muscarelli Auction to conduct an on-line sale for relocating these family heirlooms and cherished treasures to new owners and collectors. All items are being sold on-line and to the highest bidder. Pick up will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at a designated location in/near Hickory which will be shared only with successful bidders.
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The Sowards have owned and beautifully maintained a French Chateau in one of the premiere communities along Lake Hickory. Sadly, it is now time to part with a huge and amazing collection of antique and quality accessories. The home is beautifully appointed with the finest of French antiques and accessories to take the visitor back-in-time to an amazing European adventure. Years of planning, construction and gathering have been invested in this magnificent collection of Louis XIV and XV furnishings and their setting.
The Sowards have entrusted this collection to Muscarelli Auction to conduct an on-line sale for relocating these family heirlooms and cherished treasures to new owners and collectors. All items are being sold on-line and to the highest bidder. Pick up will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at a designated location in/near Hickory which will be shared only with successful bidders.
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Closed Lots
French-Style Plaster Bust Sculpture of Lady
French-Style Plaster Bust Sculpture of Lady on a Fluted Column with Acanthus Leaf Carved into it Good condition with minor chip on bottom base. Measures 65 x 14 x 13
Painted Louis XV-Style Bombay Chest
Features 3 drawers is finished in a cream and gold trim with floral accents throughout interior of the drawers are covered with small print wallpaper with metal hardware....more
Louis XIV Carved Bombay Chest with Faux Marble Top
Features bronze painted finish with metal hardware on 2 drawers with acanthus leaf design with interior of the drawers painted black, in good condition with normal expect...more
Lot of Two Resin Angels
1 faux marble playing harp (20 tall) and 1 gold gild with violin (13.5 tall)
Louis XIV-Style Entry Hall Resin Mirror
Features scroll acanthus and rose design with a gold burnished finish good condition, measures 51 x 36 x 2.5
Pair of Plaster Cherub Wall Plaques
Plaques have gold highlighted decoration in good condition, measure 11.5 x 9.5
Louis XIV Carved Caned Back Bench with Gold Gilded Finish
Features a gold Damask seat with cantus and floral rose and shell carvings good condition caned seat good condition with normal use measures 29 x 43 x 19
Gilt Wood Louis XV French-Style Arm Chair
Features a carved floral top crest with linear carved arms and legs with padded arms, brass tacks surrounding fabric of seats, back and arms, has a nickel-size black smu...more
(2)Concrete Pedestals and Angel Wall Plaques
Plaques features 1 with flute and 1 with lute (measures 16.5 x 12) and pedestals have geometric decorations on all four sides (measure (9.5) good condition, but 1 pedesta...more
Quality Carved Wooden Frame Containing a Color Print of a French Café
Features bronze finish with scroll carving, measures 25.25 x 21.25 good condition with normal expected wear
Oil Painting by Cirgio Sernio Bissi (Italy 1902-1987) Listed Artist of Masquerade Ball
Features a wide carved frame having a lamp (attached to frame) with carved leaf design with gold finish … good condition and measures 33 x 41, signed lower left, sale...more
Vintage Louis XV-Style Gold Armed Chair
Features carved cherubs holding the back with cane and fabric panel, carved arms with padded arms,good condition with normal expected wear wide chair with 26 wide bottom
(4) Bisque Figurines
Includes 3 blue crossed arrows with form numbers, 1 says Provincial by Duval (all four appear to be produced by the same gallery), 1 is boy play bagpipe, 1 is caped man ...more
Pair of Burwood French Candle Wall Scones
Feature scrolling and flowing lines, measure 19 x 8, good condition
Fine Bisque of Putti (Pair of Children)
Hand-painted with textured base not signed, but has a form number 7668 in gold, Good condition, measures 16.5 x 10 x 6.5
Gilded Carved Resin Square Frame with Print
Print is Gabriel Ferrier's "Guardan Angel" round print with border, frame is exceptionally carved and measures 26 x 26
Contemporary Gilt Metal Italian Mantle Clock
Features a white dial signed Imperial with Made in Italy, features a man reclining on the top, has a quartz movement, measures 14 x 16 x 6, good condition
Fine Louis XIV-Style Grand Piano by Adam Schaaf
Features cream based with gold decorated trim comes with an embroidered upholstered bench, patented May 19, 1908 new equalizing scale Campo d'Astro Bar … made in Chica...more
Resin Carved French Wall Mirror
Features a burnished gold finish with ornate floral scroll and shell crest, rectangular shape, good condition, measures 57 x 25
Large Dresden Courting Couple Love Story Figurine in Lace Dress
Courting couple are in the garden with her laced skirt occupying the foreground and serving as the focus of the piece, very delicate flowers and are in good condition ma...more
Juan Valera Montoro Painting on Canvas in Gold Frame
Features a lady reading a book with small lamp Montoro is a contemporary listed artist (born in 1923 and lives in Spain), painting comes with attached lamp,,measures 23 ...more
Pair of Teplitz from Austria Well Dressed Couple
Features delicate hand-painting throughout, marked with cross-Y, form 2785 on male and 2877 on female, man is 8.25 tall and woman is 7.75
Royal Crown Porcelain Napoleonic Soldier Statue
Hand-Painted in strong colors, measures 12.5 tall and in good condition
Royal Crown 265 Napolenoic Soldier on Horse Statue
Hand-Painted in strong colors, measures 9.5 tall and in good condition
Florence Ceramic of California Figurine "Masquerade"
Features lace collar and sleeves, ruffled dress in mauve measures 8.25 tall