Sothebys New York - European Works of Art, Tapestries, Furniture, English Furniture & Decorations Jan 2000 Sale#7423-INVASION.

The auction catalog contains 405 lots with descriptions, many with color or black & white pictures, dimensions, provenance, literature, where exhibited, period or age, and auction estimates. Auction includes:

- Spanish Gilt and Painted Wood Figure of the Enthroned Virgin and Child, 13th century - estimated sale at $40,000-50,000.

- Over-life Size Northern Italian Istrian Stone Figure of Hercules, Veneto, first half 16th century - estimated sale at $25,000-35,000.

- Florentine Glazed Terracotta Relief Alterpiece of the Nativity with Saints, by Benedetro and Santi Buglioni and workshop, circa 1510-1520 - estimated sale at $80,000-120,000.

- Rare Florentine Bronze Pacing Stallion, attributed to Pietro Tacca, early 17th century - estimated sale at $120,000-150,000.

- Brussels Historical Tapestry, first half 16th century - estimated sale at $50,000-70,000.
- Flemish Ebonized Wood Jewelry Cabinet, 17th century - estimated sale for $40,000-60,000.

- Dutch Baroque Walnut Bureau Bookcase, send quarter 18th century - estimated sale at $8,000-12,000.

- George I Grained Walnut Needlepoint-upholstered Wing Armchair, first quarter 18th century - estimated sale for $15,000-20,000.

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