FREEHOLD, N.Y. — A 42-inch-tall bronze sculpture by Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1911) titled “Gloria Victis” proved victorious for Carlsen Gallery when it flew from a $2/4,000 estimate to an internet bidder for $18,750. The piece had provenance to the Goshen, N.Y., estate of Nino Novellino (1940-2021), president of Costume Armor, which sourced sculptures, props and set pieces for Broadway stages and movie and television productions. It was the top lot in the 368-lot “Live Estate Auction” on June 5 that grossed a total of about $350,000, according to Russ Carlsen. Prices quoted include the buyer’s premium as reported by the auction house. Watch for a more extensive recap in an upcoming issue.