Results show actual prices realized, including buyer's premium, at Austin Auction Gallery. Past results are for reference only and are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
Fine ArtPrice realized$17,220
Estimate: $500 – $700
Large framed Chinese vertical scroll, ink and watercolor on silk, depicting the Buddha Amitabha (Amituofo), seated atop a stepped pedestal, with architectural temple and cloud scrollwork above head, silk jacquard border, encased behind glass, mounted to unknown backing, scattered small tears and losses, not examined outside of frame, sight: approx 68.5"h, 34.5"w, overall: approx 71.75"h, 38"w, 43lbs Provenance: the curated collection of a long-time Austin, Texas designer
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View lot details →Fine ArtPrice realized$6,400
Estimate: $2,000 – $4,000
Framed oil on panel, "Divinity of Motherhood," signed upper right Charles Frederick Naegele (American, 1857-1944), signature visible under UV light only, retaining old agent label verso with artist name and title, label signed Budworth, likely of W.S. Budworth & Sons, addressed to 318 57th St., corresponding to the historic American Fine Arts Society Building, New York, sight: approx 25 1/8"h, 20.25"w, overall: approx 31.25"h, 26 3/8"w, 10lbs Note: a photomechanical print of this composition is housed within the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., digital record ID number siris_jul_139393 Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →BoxesPrice realized$5,535
Estimate: $600 – $800
English paint-decorated pine blanket chest/ storage box, 19th c., the exterior later painted as a Georgian house facade, hinged lid revealing open interior, with provenance-related inscription adhered at lid interior, approx 18"h, 39.25"w, 18"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Vases & VesselsPrice realized$5,228
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
(pair) Monumental Sevres style porcelain covered floor vases, each with bronze dore mounts, dual scrolled handles, centering reserves depicting young ladies seated in a garden, after the painting "The Empress Eugenie Surrounded by Her Ladies in Waiting" by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805-1873), signed lower right D. Samtamt?, on socle with protruding cherubs and horses, spurious Sevres style mark underfoot, approx 72"h, 31"w, 21"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Bedroom FurniturePrice realized$4,920
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Italian burled walnut commode, 18th c., rectangular case finished in patchwork veneers, with floral marquetry roundels and stringwork inlay, fitted with three drawers, rising on French bracket feet, restoration to drawer interiors, approx 37.25"h, 44.75"w, 20.5"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Sculptures and CarvingsPrice realized$4,613
Estimate: $2,000 – $4,000
(pair) Large French Orientalist cold-painted metal figural planters, Male and Female Attendants, signed in cast L. Hottot (Louis Hottot, French, 1829-1905), each figure polychrome-decorated, holding a tray, reverse fitted with a hexagonal jardiniere, standing on a shaped base, slightly varied sizes, largest: approx 38"h, 13"w, 23"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$4,305
Estimate: $800 – $1,500
French Louis XVI style mahogany demilune sideboard, late 19th c., having shaped marble top, above four drawers and four cabinet doors, revealing fixed-height shelving, flanked by fluted pilasters, rising on tapering fluted legs, ending on brass-cap feet, approx 40"h, 72.5"w, 20.75"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Garden and Outdoor FurniturePrice realized$4,305
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
(pair) Monumental English Gothic style cast stone garden urns on plinths, each of octagonal form, with tracery and scrolled foliate motifs, rising on pedestal base, further raised on stepped plinth, overall: approx 94"h, 28.25"w, 28.25"d PLEASE NOTE: All of the cast stone and garden pieces in this auction have inherent flaws and evidence of outdoor use. Most are likely to have small chips, hairlines or imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Sculptures and CarvingsPrice realized$3,998
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
(lot of 4) Fine carved white marble outdoor garden sculptures, Allegory of the Four Seasons, each on integral pedestal, slightly varied sizes, largest: approx 40"h, 16"w, 14"d PLEASE NOTE: All of the cast stone and garden pieces in this auction have inherent flaws and evidence of outdoor use. Most are likely to have small chips, hairlines or imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$3,690
Estimate: $300 – $500
Chinese carved hardwood cabinet, pair of cabinet doors mounted with serpentine hardstone dragons woven through auspicious clouds, on chased brass strap hinges, enclosing open interior storage, false bottom with pierced lucky coin revealing additional storage, lower panel depicting dragons dueling for a flaming pearl, side panels with various auspicious motifs amongst scrollwork including bi disc, bats, and Buddhist wan, on straight supports, approx 91.25"h, 36"w, 18.25"d Note: matching cabinet lacking upper cabinet and set of six wall panels offered in this auction Provenance: the curated collection of a long-time Austin, Texas designer
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Screens, Scrolls & FansPrice realized$3,520
Estimate: $600 – $800
Chinese four-panel Coromandel (kuancai) folding screen, Qing dynasty, one side of each panel in a pale yellow lacquer with carved flora and fauna including pheasants and goldfish amongst rocky outcrops and tree branches, poetic inscription regarding "The Pond of Fenghuang, Queen of Birds," signed Mei Kan of Snow Terrace, reverse sides with carved "hundred antiques" motifs on black lacquer ground, intact with restorations and inpainting, each panel: approx 81.5"h, 21.25"w Provenance: Through our consignor, purchased at Beverly and Valentine Antiques, New York, in 1954. See the last several images for scanned copies of a receipt and seller correspondence, with a translation courtesy of Pat Nicholson, Chinese Consulate, Houston, Texas. Documents not included in auction sale.
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Dressers, Desks & VanitiesPrice realized$3,520
Estimate: $500 – $700
Spanish Baroque style oak pedestal writing desk, 20th c., finished on all sides, having rectangular top with gadrooned trim, over five paneled drawers with carved floral and foliate motifs, rising on turned legs joined by iron cross stretcher, approx 31.5"h, 55"w, 31"d, kneehole: approx 22.75"h, 21.75"w
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$3,383
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Exemplary English carved oak sideboard, late 19th/ early 20th c., having molded palmette cornice with egg-and-dart trim, above frieze with finely carved fruit motifs in relief, paneled back with three interior figural scenes from the Gothic narrative poem "Lara" by Lord Byron (George Noel Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, 1788-1824), each panel accompanied by respective carved inscription of corresponding poetic text from Canto I, including Stanza XI (11), Stanza XXVII (27), Stanza XXVIII (28), lower case fitted with three drawers, central drawer with "Green Man" pull, above four cabinet doors, the central pair of glazed doors with tracery overlay, parcel-gilt monogram MEM and date 1908 from previous owner possibly later-added, doors enclosing open storage, outer cabinets with allegorical maidens and interior fixed-height shelving, doors spaced by figural busts of British prime ministers, rising on flattened bun feet, interior retaining label marked "Tiplady & Hall Makers, Newgate St., Bishop Auckland," approx 85"h, 94"w, 26"d Note: the carved scenes depicted at the back paneling is after the original engravings by Charles Bell Birch (British, 1832-1893), published by The Art Union of London, 1879, the first illustrated edition of Lord Byron's text
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Ceramics, Bowls & GlassPrice realized$3,383
Estimate: $500 – $700
French Lalique clear and frosted art crystal centerpiece bowl, in the "Champs Elysses" pattern, original design by Marc Lalique (French, 1900-1977), modeled as two oak leaves, rising on circular foot, engraved signature Lalique France at base, approx 7.75"h, 17.75"w, 9.75"d, 17lbs
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Dressers, Desks & VanitiesPrice realized$3,200
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Portuguese Baroque style carved walnut writing desk/ library table, 19th c., finished all around, having rectangular top with ornamental trim, over three drawers and faux drawer apron, with gilt-metal accents, rising on bulbous spiral-turned supports, joined by H-stretcher, ending on bun feet, approx 31 3/8"h, 61"w, 33 7/8"d, floor to bottom of apron (clearance): approx 24"h
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Tables & ConsolesPrice realized$3,200
Estimate: $600 – $800
Italian Renaissance Revival ebonized figural console table, late 19th c., shaped top over single drawer, carved with scrolling foliate motifs and lion mask, rising on ornately carved winged griffin supports, platform base on bun feet, wings intact with restoration, approx 38.25"h, 39.25"w, 15.25"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$3,075
Estimate: $200 – $400
Chinese carved hardwood cabinet, upper double-door cabinet and large pair of cabinet doors mounted with serpentine hardstone dragons woven through auspicious clouds, on chased brass strap hinges, each enclosing open interior storage, large doors also having false bottom panel with pierced lucky coin motif revealing additional storage, lower panel depicting dragons dueling for a flaming pearl, side panels with various auspicious motifs amongst scrollwork including bi disc, bats, and Buddhist wan, on straight supports, lacking upper cabinet, approx 71.25"h, 36"w, 18.25"d Note: matching cabinet retaining the upper cabinet and set of six wall panels offered in this auction Provenance: the curated collection of a long-time Austin, Texas designer
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$3,075
Estimate: $1,200 – $2,000
French Louis XVI style flame mahogany sideboard, 20th c., having shaped marble top, above pierced gilt-metal mounted trim, and five paneled cabinet doors, bar cabinet with illuminated interior and mirrored back, enclosing two glass shelves, adjacent door fitted with four drawers, remaining doors revealing adjustable shelving, rising on tapering fluted legs and brass cap feet, lacking trim above leftmost cabinet door, opposite outer door with sun fading, approx 38.25"h, 105"w, 23"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$3,075
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
French Louis XVI style mahogany sideboard, 20th c., having rounded marble top, above four drawers and four cabinet doors, with gilt-metal trim, doors enclosing adjustable shelving, rising on tapering fluted legs and brass-cap feet, approx 41.25"h, 84"w, 19.5"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Ceramics, Bowls & GlassPrice realized$3,075
Estimate: $2,000 – $4,000
Large Meissen porcelain figure, Model of a Swan, after the original by J.J. Kaendler (Johann Joachim Kandler, German, 1706-1775), with open beak, folded wings, over bent feet, blue crossed swords, incised model number E89 and impressed 69 underfoot,, retaining Harris Masterson collection sticker 729, intact with old professional restoration to one wing, faint hairline noted at mid-body extending under wing to rear tail feathers, see full report, approx 14.75"h, 10.5"w, 15"d, 11.5lbs Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Fine ArtPrice realized$2,880
Estimate: $3,000 – $6,000
(lot of 2) Framed Continental School oil on canvas paintings, Portraits of Young Ladies, apparently unsigned, each sight: approx 58.5"h, 40"w, overall: 68.5"h, 49.5"w, 96lbs total
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →BoxesPrice realized$2,768
Estimate: $600 – $800
English paint-decorated blanket chest/ storage trunk, 19th c., the exterior later painted as a Georgian country house facade, having dovetailed construction, hinged lid revealing open interior with side till, fitted with dual drawers, equipped with dual handles, approx 19"h, 39"w, 21.25"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Lamps, Lighting & CandlesticksPrice realized$2,768
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
(pair) Extraordinary "Grotto" style artisan three-light wall sconces, each encrusted with overlapping natural seashells, coral, rock crystal, and red gemstones, issuing three crystal-clad arms, terminating on scalloped shell bobeches and faux candles, equipped with U.S. wiring, observed operating, approx 25"h, 23.5"w, 19"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
View lot details →Cabinets, Armoires & CupboardsPrice realized$2,768
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
French Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine/ display cabinet, late 19th c., breakfront case with stringwork trim, glazed front and sides with central protruding door, enclosing mirrored interior and two fixed-height glass shelves, rising on tapering fluted legs, approx 65"h, 58.5"w, 15.5"d
DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES · Aug 2026
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