Date: Fri 05-Feb-1999

Publication: Ant

Author: DONNAG

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DuMouchelle's

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European Paintings At Dumouchelles

(with 3 cuts)

DETROIT, MICH. -- DuMouchelle's Art Galleries January sale was highlighted by

European paintings.

A Walter Daniel Batley, entitled "Sisters," brought $13,000. The artist

Michele Cascella had a strong showing, with two of his pastels bringing $7,000

bids.

Other paintings included a Flemish Nineteenth Century oil on wood panel, which

realized $6,500; a Nineteenth Century European Old Master painting, which sold

for $3,500; and "Paris Street Scene," by Jules Herve, which garnered $3,000.

Also of interest, a Louis XV style tulipwood bureau plat, circa 1900,

commanded $6,000; a pair of Louis XV walnut fauteuils, Nineteenth Century,

realized $2,500; a Nineteenth Century English carved walnut trestle base

library table gathered $3,000; and an English pine harvest table from the

1900s sold for $2,750.

Jewelry items included a platinum and diamond lady's ring from the 1920s era,

which clinched at $6,500 bid; a smaller platinum and diamond lady's ring which

settled at $2,750; and a yellow gold and diamond gentleman's ring which

brought $4,250.

Prices do not include a 15 percent buyer's premium.

For information, 313/963-6255.