Chinese Antiques, French Antiques & Jewelry sale

Estate of Marguerite Piazza, former opera singer and actress. Important French 18^th/19^th century Kinwood bureau Plat with figural motif gilt bronze ormolu (the desk was a highlight in 1997 antique road show), 19^th century French tulipwood Catonnier w/ gilt bronze ormolu, antique French gilt bronze wall sconces, antique French gilt bronze chandelier, French 19^th century parlor set, set of 4 Austrian finely carved chairs, 19^th century bronze fireplace doors w/ angel motif. 18^th/19^th century lg oil on canvas painting depicting goddess w/ angel, lg antique oil depicting nude girl, important three 18^th century Italian oil on panel depicting rural scenes w/ ruins. Important lg original bronze sculpture “Libellule” by Marurin Moreau, 19^th century Italian Carrara marble carved bust. Antique lg French Sevre’s porcelain urn. Important pastel “Pedrito” by Diego Rivera, two water colors of still life by Frida Kahlo (come w/ original receipt), and an oil on panel by Mario Carreno. Chinese antique porcelain collection, including pr. 19^th century brilliant green glazed bottle vase, an important wood panel w/ four porcelain plaques painted w/ garden scenes and landscapes scene by Chinese 19^th century artist Yu Huan Wen (余煥文, active in 3^rd and 4^th quarter of 19^th century). Antique Chinese embroidery pieces, lg collection of Chinese water color paintings, Chinese jade carvings including a fine 19^th century Hetain jade carved swan, Chinese snuff bottles, including a rare 19^th century fine tortoise shell example. Chinese furniture including a 19^th century marble top rosewood pedestal, pair important 19^th century painted lacquer armchairs, rosewood altar tbl, 19^th century rosewood stackable tbls. Important jewelry, lady’s 18k Rolex president wrist watch w/ diamond face, diamond bezel and diamond band, man’s 18k w/g Audimars Piguet wrist watch w/ diamond face, platinum ring w/ 3.0ct brilliant cut diamond, Cartier watch, Cartier traveling clock, 18k w/g Edwardian style diamond necklace, 18k fancy necklace by Bucherer, important 18k ruby diamond ring w/ a high quality ruby wt. 3.6ct, and lot more.