SALE OF PICTURES.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1917, Page 8

SALE OF PICTURES.

The, art sale of pictures in oil an'l I water colors by Mr. G. Baker and well known English anil Continental artists, .held yesterday afternoon in the Soldiers' Club, attracted quite a concourse of people. The majority of the works by English artists were cleared, only about 20 of this class being'left unsold. Some rare bargains were secured in this class, and buyers are even now most enthusiastic over their purchases. Baker's pictures wore hard selling, not on account of merit, but because buyers appeared to fail to realise the value of this great artist's work, particularly when the fact, is known that this great artist in New Zealand scenery is now unable, through almost total blindness, to attempt iniv further works. The tlir.-e most valwibh of the famous artists—No. (14. "The Farm Yard Scene," by George Moreland; No. (ii! "Apostle's Head/' by Reubens; and No. IE "Venus Attired by the Graces." bv Francesco Albano (1G54) —were unsold. These, with the balance of the unsold works, totalling about 35, will be sold on Wednesday next, oth ins't. Mr. J. JI. Schappiro, representative in proceeds to Auckland on Friday night, and, as promised at the sale yesterday. is returning on Tuesday with a limited number of very old solid silver pieces, which will also be sold On Wednesday, along with the balance of the pictures. Full particulars of both will be advertised later.

Dining-room.—Handsome Chested iield Suite in Eastern design (moquette stuffed horsehair), Wilton Pile Carpet to match (13ft. 6in. x lift. Sin.)], Oak Buffet Sideboard with leadliglit cupboards, 4 Oak Queen Anno Dining Chairs en suite, Oak Dining Ta.blo with thermed legs. Occasional Tables, 4 Crayon ; Proof Engravings, Hearthrugs. Breakfast-room.—Sofa and Two Tub Chairs in tapestry, Two Upholstered Morris Chairs, Seagrass Square, Occasional Table, Pictures. Hall.—Brown Axminster Runner -;■■■ (seven yards)," Six 'Blue Mohsir ■\;i figured Doormats, Massive liallstand .with mirror, Oak Hall Curtains. iFirst Bedroom. —Fumed Oak Bedroom Suite, consisting of Double Liberty Bedstead, Oval Mirror • . Clieval Duchess, Pedestal Cupboard and Inlaid Chair to match, Tapestry Carpet (10ft. Gin. xflft.), Box Ottoman, Wire and Kapoc Mattresses, Pillows, Eiderdown Quilt. 1 ■ ' ■ Second Bedroom.—Double Liberty Oak Bedstead with Wire and Kapoc Mattress, Oak Duchess Chesfc and Tile-back M.T. Washstand, Velvet Pile Carpet (10ft. tiin. x 9ft.), Corner Wardrohq Pillows. Kitchen.—Rimu Table, Chairs, Lino. Ono Set 'Burleigh China, Electric Iron, Scales, Cutlery and Silver, Wringer, Usual Kitchen Utensils. Outside—Garden Tools, Eight Purebred White Leghorn 'Hens. Sale at 2 o'clock. The above furniture is of exceptional quality and absolutely as good as new. On view all day Wednesday aiul morning of sale. House is just through Bukekura Park.