Fine and Decorative Art

Fine and Decorative Art October 10-11, 2014

Fine and Decorative Art

Cowan’s 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 513.871.1670 Fax 513.871.8670

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Auction October 10, 2014 10 a.m.

October 11, 2014 10 a.m.

Exhibition October 9, 2014 Noon - 5 p.m.

October 10, 2014 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

October 11, 2014 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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Cowan’s is pleased to offer property from the following: Estate of Larry S. Perkins, Lexington, Kentucky The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists, Zionsville, Indiana Property from a Private Collection, Briarcliff Manor, New York A Private Collection of Kentucky Paintings and Silver, Lexington, Kentucky A Collection of Old Master Paintings and Continental Decorative Arts from the Smith Family, Phipps House, West Sussex, England Property from the collections of Karen and Terry Bruck, Cincinnati, Ohio Property from the collections of Dr. and Mrs. Lon Roberts, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky Property from the collections of Audrey Chapline, Loveland, Ohio Property from the collections of Keith and Susan Heinold, Valparaiso, Indiana Property from the Collection of Elizabeth Converse, Sierra Madre, California Property from descendants of John and Jayne Spain, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Session One — October 10 Lots 1 - 800 (view online at cowans.com) Session Two — October 11 Lots 801 - 1497

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801 Chinese Export Armorial Tureen and Undertray Chinese Export, 20th century. A tureen and matching undertray, both featuring a green bamboo border accented with floral sprays and displaying an armorial reserve with two shields on a blue ground. Both pieces of octagonal form, the tureen featuring a scroll finial and boar’s head handles; tureen ht. 9 in., tray lg. 15, wd. 12 in. $400 - $600 802 Chinese Export Porcelain Tablewares Chinese Export, mid-19th century. A group of porcelain tablewares consisting of nine plates, two serving platters and a lidded tureen, each piece with blue painted and gilt decoration. The tureen features floral finial and gilt twisted handles; lg. 18.5, wd. 16 in. (large platter). $800 - $1,200 803 Chinese Export Armorial Plate Chinese Export. An armorial plate with a polychrome coat of arms to center and spearhead as well as floral motifs to borders. Dia. 10.25 in. $300 - $500

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804 Rose Medallion Dinner Plates Chinese Export, 20th century. An assembled group of eight rose medallion dinner plates, in characteristic palette with circular foot, stamped on back, CHINA or, MADE IN CHINA; dia. 9.25 in. $300 - $500 805 Famille Verte Dessert Plates Chinese, early 19th century. A set of six hand-painted plates, decorated in the famille verte palette, each with individual courtyard scenes, unmarked; dia. 7.75 in. $400 - $600 806 Chinese Export Scalloped Dish Chinese Export. A scalloped edge oval dish with Armorial center. Lg. 8 in. $300 - $500 807 Persian Silver Fruit Bowls and Saucers Persian, 20th century. A set of six fruit bowls and matching saucers, all densely and finely chased. The saucers feature spearheads emanating from a central rosette and rims with floral sprigs interspersed among quatrefoils, all on stippled ground and each with an applied, gilt coat of arms. The bowls feature gilt interiors and exteriors with alternating rosette and bird of paradise patterns on stippled ground and one unchased reserve. Each stamped with mark for 87.5 standard and maker’s mark; bowl dia. 4.75, dish dia. 6.5 in., 61.90ozt (1925g). $800 - $1,200

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808 Chinese Carved Console Table and Mirror Chinese, 19th century. A carved demilune console or hall table and carved mirror, the table having a demilune top above a conforming, carved and pierced frieze, four shaped legs with carved terminals joined by a carved lower shelf, raised on animal paw feet, the mirror with beveled glass surrounded by an ornately carved and pierced frame of florals and figures on motorbike and rickshaw; table ht. 32.5, wd. 34.5, dp. 17.25 in., mirror 20.25 x 33.5 in. $250 - $500

812 Wax Diorama of a Church Interior Continental (probably French), 19th century. An outstanding wax diorama of a church interior, depicting a priest, an altar boy and three congregants worshiping in front of an altar, the figures embellished with hand-painted details and finely sewn costumes, the altar covered in linens and displaying eight silver mesh candlesticks with candles, six vases with flowers, three gilt-framed mass cards, a crucifix, an open Bible with ribbon bookmarks, and a gilt paper crown above a robed religious figure standing on a serpent. The altar steps have a green silk rug with yellow fringe leading to a marbleized paper floor laid out in a checkerboard pattern. The entire scene is supported by a footed wood base and presented under a clear glass case; case ht. 13.25, wd. 16.25, dp. 11 in. $400 - $600 813 Pair of Early Greek Icons Eastern Europe, 18th century. Two icons, tempera and varnish on wood panel, one depicting Virgin Mary and her child, the other depicting Christ. Both are painted in red, brown, and gold hues. Horizontal slats affixed to back of both panels to prevent warping; 17.25 x 19.5 in. (each). $1,000 - $1,500

809 No Lot 810 Geisha Makeup Chest Japanese. A makeup chest in wood with red painted exterior having metal strapping and fixtures and a single exterior drawer. The hinged lid flips open to expose and support a mirrored panel while hinged boxes open left and right to interior fitted with seven drawers. Chest raised on four feet with carved skirts on each side; ht. 12, wd. 10.5, dp. 16 in. $300 - $500 811 Japanese Shrine Japanese, 19th century. A black lacquer and gilt shrine, having two aligned drawers over two hinged folding doors opening to reveal two hinged mesh doors that enclose a shrine in polychrome and gilt; ht. 64.75, wd. 37.25, dp. 23.75 in. $1,000 - $1,500

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814 Russian Icon with Riza, possibly by Anton Mikhaylovich Chevarzin Russian, 1880. Tempera on wood with gilt and silver overlay, encased in a wood and glass box. The icon represents Christ Pantocrator. Maker’s mark, assay mark, date mark, standard “84” mark, and Moscow city mark, l.r.; combined city, date, and standard mark, and maker’s mark, to the left of the figure’s head; 14 x 12 in. (icon without box). $4,000 - $6,000 815 Pair of Framed Italian Altar Icons Italian, mid-19th century. Gouache on gilt. Two icons, each showing full length angel figures, one blowing a trumpet, the other banging a drum, housed in carved and gilded wood tabernacle frames. 27 x 9.5 in. (each, with frame). $600 - $800

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816 Madonna After Sassoferrato Continental. Oil on canvas housed in an ornate gilt frame. A serene image of the Madonna in prayer, after Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (1609-1685). Unsigned; 23 x 19 in. (sight). $1,000 - $2,000 817 Scene after the Last Supper by Gerrit van Honthorst Gerrit van Honthorst (Dutch, 1590-1656). Oil on canvas housed in a wood frame. A candlelit scene with men and the Christ at a table.

Unsigned, label attributing the painting to Honthorst on reverse of canvas; 22.75 x 32.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 818 No Lot

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819 Deposition of Christ by a Follower of Anthony Van Dyck British, 18th century. Oil on board housed in a gilt frame. A scene depicting a group of mourning women surrounding Christ after his Descent from the Cross. 26.5 x 18.5 in. (sight). $3,000 - $4,000 820 Risen Christ Attributed to Caspar de Crayer Attributed to Caspar de Crayer (Flemish, 1582-1669). Oil on canvas housed in a gilt frame. A depiction of Jesus holding his cross and displaying his wounds after rising from the dead. 34.5 x 20.5 in. (sight). $4,000 - $5,000 821 Drunken Silenus by a Follower of Anthony Van Dyke British, 19th century. Oil on board housed in a wood frame. A group of four figures, including a woman, surrounding drunken Silenus.

25 x 19.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000

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822 Newhall Porcelain Tea and Dessert Service English, early 19th century. A 30-piece porcelain tea and dessert service by Newhall. The service includes eight coffee cups, eight tea cups, eight saucers, a covered tea pot, a creamer, an undertray, a lidded sugar bowl, a cake plate, and a footed bowl. Each with bands of enameled decoration consisting of roses and wildflowers amidst gilt embellishments, some painted with pattern number 1979 on underside, teapot ht. 6.25, cake plate dia. 8.75 in.

Purchased from Riet Hurdlik Antiques, Chicago, Illinois $600 - $800 823 Worcester Soft Paste Porcelain Bowls English, ca 1760-1780. Two soft paste porcelain bowls of the Dr. Wall period, varying slightly in size, both having the three flowers pattern of cobalt decoration, both marked with underglazed crescent, and both with a stamp from the Burnap Collection; ht. of largest, 3 in., dia. 6.376 in. Ht. of smaller bowl, 2.625 in., dia. 6.125 in.

The Burnap Collection of English Pottery, with more than 1,300 examples of slipware, delftware and stoneware, is the most important collection of pre-industrial British pottery outside Britain. The collection, in part, was gifted to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, in the early 1950s. This service was purchased from Frank and Harriet Burnap by the consignor’s mother.

Former Property of the Burnap Collection of English Pottery, purchased from the owners. $300 - $500 824 Worcester Soft Paste Porcelains Pieces English, ca 1751-1780. Three pieces of Dr. Wall period soft paste porcelain, two in the Fence pattern: one, a lidded mustard pot with associated spoon and lid, and one, a lid with rose bud finial, probably from a sugar bowl, unmarked. The third piece, a baluster-form cann has cobalt underglaze decoration of a Chinese woman and child, and is without a crescent mark, but has an underglaze W on the inside rim of the foot. All pieces with stamps and inventory numbers from the Burnap Collection; ht. of cann, 4.75 in., ht. of mustard pot 3.75 in., dia of lid, 3.875 in.

Former Property of the Burnap Collection of English Pottery, purchased from the owners. $300 - $500 825 Dr. Wall Worcester Soft Paste Tea Wares England, ca 1760-1780. An unusually large group of 27 soft paste tea wares, consisting of a lidded teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, and 12 handleless tea cups and saucers, and in the three flowers pattern and all marked with under glazed cobalt blue crescent, and all having The Burnap Collection stamp and inventory number; teapot, ht. 5.5 in., milk jug, ht. 4.5 in., saucers, dia. 4.25 in., tea cup dia. 3.75 in.

Former Property of the Burnap Collection of English Pottery, purchased from the owners. $1,800 - $2,400

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826 Spode Campanula Dinner Service English, ca 1980s. A sixty-five piece Spode dinner service in the “Campanula” pattern, including eleven dinner plates, eleven salad plates, thirteen bread and butter plates, eleven teacups, thirteen saucers and three demitasse cups and saucers, all marked; dinner plate dia. 11 in. $800 - $1,000 827 Royal Crown Derby Gold Aves Partial Dinner Service English, ca 1970. An 84-piece partial dinner service for twelve by Royal Crown Derby in the Gold Aves pattern including: twelve dinner plates, ten dessert plates, twelve bread and butter plates, twelve tea cups and saucers, twelve coffee cups and saucers, an oval vegetable dish and a square footed bowl, each stamped and impressed with maker’s mark, pattern number and date number XXXIII or XXXIV; pedestal bowl ht.

5.25, wd. 10.75 in. $1,000 - $1,500 828 Minton Riverton Partial Service English, second half 20th century. A partial dinner service by Minton in the Riverton pattern consisting of fourteen dinner plates, eighteen dessert plates, ten bread and butter plates, a tea saucer and a soup tureen, each with stamped and impressed marks; dinner plate dia. 10.5 in. $800 - $1,000 829 Onion Form Wine Bottles Continental or English, 19th century. A group of two onion form wine bottles, one in olive green, the other in amber, both with large pushed up pontils on the base; largest ht. 8, dia. 5.5 in. $400 - $600 830 English Art Glass Pitcher English, late 19th century. A polychrome decorated glass pitcher, possibly

by Thomas Webb & Sons, having painted sparrows and butterflies, and gilt decorations; ht. 8.5 in.

Ex Corning Museum of Glass, October, 1982 $600 - $800 831 17th Century Portrait of James I English, late 17th century. Oil on wove canvas, unframed. A half-length portrait of James I in his finery. Unsigned; 36 x 31 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 832 Portrait of a Gentleman by Circle of Charles Jervas Circle of Charles Jervas (Irish, 1675-1739). Oil on woven canvas, housed in gilt frame. This painting is a portrait of a gentleman in half length, with a powdered wig, brown jacket and waistcoat, with white stock. Unsigned; 27 x 22.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 833 Portrait After Sir Godfrey Kneller After Sir Godfrey Kneller (British, 1646-1723). Oil on canvas; housed in a gilt frame. 29 x 24 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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834 Portrait of a Gentleman with Powdered Wig English, early 18th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Half-length portrait of a gentleman in powdered wig, black jacket and white stock. Unsigned; 28.5 x 23.25 in. (sight). $600 - $800 835 Portrait of Robert Collins by Lemuel Francis Abbott Lemuel Francis Abbott (English, 1743-1800).

Oil on canvas, oval portrait, housed in a gilt composition frame. A half-length portrait of Robert Collins (1757-1809), a British national who served as a doctor in India for some years before returning to England.

Unsigned; 27 x 22 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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836 Portrait of a Man, After William Beechey After William Beechey (English, 1753-1859). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a seated man in a brown coat, in the style of Beechey. Unsigned; 29 x 24 in. (sight). $400 - $600

840 English School Portrait English, 18th century. Oil on canvas, unframed. A portrait of a woman with a white dress and hat against a black ground.

Unsigned; 30 x 25 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

837 Portrait of Sir George Harrison, K.H. by Circle of Sir William Beechey Circle of Sir William Beechey (British, 1753-1839).

Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A halflength portrait of Sir George Harrison, K.H. (1767-1841) auditor of the duchy of Cornwall & Lancaster. He was one of the first civil servants to ever achieve Knighthood, which was bestowed upon him in 1831. Unsigned; 29 x 24 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

841 Portrait of a Woman on a Shore by Lewis Wood Lewis John Wood (British, 1813-1901).

Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a woman holding a wicker basket and standing on a shore with boats in the background. Signed l.r.; dated 1871, l.r.; 10.5 x 8.75 in. (sight). $500 - $700

838 Early 19th Century Portrait of Girls After Sir Thomas Lawrence After Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 17691830). Oil on heavy panel, in a fine gilt gesso frame. An oval shaped portrait of two little girls. Label on verso reading The Daughters of Charles B. Calmady of Langdon Court, Sisters of Vincent Culmady/ Masters of the Tetcott Hounds, Daughters are Laura on the left, Emily on the right; dia. 11 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 839 18th Century Portrait of Mrs. Philip Schuyler English, 18th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A frontal portrait of Mrs. Philip Schuyler with a red flower on her bosom, against a black ground. Unsigned; 29.5 x 24.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

842 Portrait of a Young Man by a Follower of Thomas Lawrence English, ca 1830. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame with an oval inner rim. A Romantic portrait of a young man looking in the distance, wearing a black jacket and white stock. Unsigned; 23.75 x 19.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600 843 Portrait of a Cleric with Powdered Wig English, 19th century. A portrait of a cleric wearing a black robe and a powdered wig, against a black ground. Unsigned; 26.75 x 23.75 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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844 Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Hat and Dress English, 19th century. Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A frontal portrait of a young woman in a blue outfit. Unsigned; 21.25 x 17 in. (sight). $600 - $800 845 Portrait of a Woman in Lace Bonnet British, early 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a seated woman in a maroon dress and lace bonnet, against a black ground. Unsigned; 29.5 x 24.5 in. (sight). $300 - $500 846 Portrait of a Man English, mid-19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a seated man in black jacket. Unsigned; 29 x 24 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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847 Portrait of a Young Man in a Forest Setting English, mid-19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A full length portrait of a young man with long, untied hair in a forest setting. Unsigned; 19.25 x 15.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600 848 Portrait of a Young Woman in A Dark Blue Dress English, mid-19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame with an oval inner rim. A portrait of a young woman wearing a lace trimmed dark blue dress, with a landscape in the background. Unsigned; 29.5 x 21.75 in. (sight). $600 - $800 849 Pair of British Portraits British, late 19th century. Oils on canvas, housed in gilt frames.

Two portraits, one of a woman, one of a man, probably a couple. Unsigned; 29.5 x 24.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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850 The Blonde by Henry Nelson O’Neil (Attributed) Attributed to Henry Nelson O’Neil (English,1817-1880). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. An oval portrait in profile of a young girl with blonde hair. Titled on attached plaque; 12.75 x 10.75 in. (sight).

O’Neil was a member of “The Clique,” a group of artists who met regularly in the 1840s to evaluate each other’s works.

He was an outspoken critic of another group of artist’s, the Pre-Raphaelites, not only criticizing them in writing, but also painting satires of their works. $400 - $600 851 Portrait of a Woman British, late 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame.

A portrait of a young woman wearing a large black hat.

Unsigned; 23.5 x 17.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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852 Liquor Traveling Chest English, late 18th-early 19th century. A liquor chest in oak with iron fittings, lock and handles.

The hinged lid opens to a early wallpaperlined, compartmentalized interior fitted to hold twelve decanters, each of blown glass with gilt shoulder decoration and original stoppers. Case also features a lift out tray holding two tumblers and two glasses. One decanter features a handwritten label for cherry reserve, Lansing, ca 1869; ht. 11, wd. 16, dp. 11 in. $400 - $600 853 Oak Five-Drawer Chest on Stand English, 18th century. A chest of drawers in oak with molded top and five cock-beaded drawers, on a later stand with scalloped skirt and quadrangular legs; ht, 50.5, wd. 39.25, dp. 21.5 in.

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$400 - $600 854 Irish Queen Anne Side Chairs Irish, 18th century. A pair of Queen Anne side chairs in mahogany, having shellcarved crest rails, conforming stiles, pierced splats and upholstered slip seats, all over shaped front aprons and rising on cabriole front legs with shellcarved knees ending in slipper feet; oah. 40 in. $300 - $500 855 Scottish Tall Case Clock Scottish, ca 1820s. A tall case clock in mahogany with an eight day time and strike on bell movement, the bonnet with a swan’s neck pediment, brass rosette terminals, and brass spike finials, the dial polychrome painted with black Roman numerals on a white ground and having floral accents in the corners with a Scottish landscape scene in the arched top, all above a waisted case with a cockbeaded and cross-banded door inlayed with colorful flame veneer; ht. 84.25, wd. 20, dp. 10.5 in. $900 - $1,200 856 No Lot

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857 Georgian Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers English, late 18th century. A Georgian burled walnut and oak chest of drawers, having a rectangular top with a molded edge over two aligned and three graduated and dovetailed drawers, the fronts embellished with crossbanded edges and brass pulls and escutcheons, all rising on bracket feet; ht. 35.75, wd. 37.75, dp. 20.75 in.

Purchased from Elizabeth Simpson, Lexington, Kentucky, ca 1960s $800 - $1,000

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858 Georgian Chippendale Four Drawer Chest English, 18th century. A Chippendale chest of drawers in mahogany, having a rectangular top over four graduated and cockbeaded drawers, the fronts with brass pulls and escutcheons, all rising on spurred bracket feet; ht. 35.75, wd. 39.5, dp. 20.25 in. $500 - $800 859 Georgian-style Bedstead with Bedclothes English, 19th century. A Georgian-style bedstead in oak, having turned and fluted posts with a canopy and bedclothes, on Marlborough legs with plinth feet; ht. 94.25, wd. 62, dp. 85 in. $800 - $1,000

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860 English Hall Table with Leather Top English, early 20th century. A walnut hall table with a leather top above a cockbeaded glove drawer flanked

by D-shaped walking stick or brolly holders, all rising on bamboo-like turned legs connected by an X-stretcher; ht. 29.5, wd. 39, dp. 17 in. $500 - $700 861 New England Cylinder Top Desk American, (New York or Connecticut) first-half 19th century. A cylinder top desk in figured mahogany, with pine secondary, the rectangular top having a brass gallery, over three aligned drawers, the roll-top opening to a fitted interior and a tooled leather pull-out writing surface over three graduating drawers, all rising on bracket feet; ht. 48, wd. 47, dp. 23 in. $600 - $800 862 Irish Georgian-style Side Table Irish, 19th century. A Georgian-style side table in mahogany having a rectangular, crossbanded top over a leaf-carved frieze and elaborately shaped and carved apron, centering on a carved shell, and featuring flowers, scrollwork and swags, all mounted on monopodial lionheaded legs; ht. 35, wd. 78, dp. 22 in. $1,000 - $1,500

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863 Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Mirrors English, 19th century. A pair of carved giltwood mirrors, each having connecting cartouches, with framing of s- and c-scrolls, waves, and rocaille, surmounted by a carved and gilt phoenix, the top cartouche decorated with polychrome Chinese garden scene; ht. 65, wd. 26.5 in. $3,000 - $6,000

864 George II-style Sofa English, probably late 19th century. A Georgian-style upholstered sofa having a serpentine back and out-scrolling arms on six mahogany cabriole legs with finely carved knees, terminating in claw and ball feet; ht. 37.5, wd. 82, dp. 26 in. $700 - $1,000 865 Georgian Bombe Commode English, 19th century. A bombe commode in walnut having a serpentine top and three conforming, graduated drawers with molded brass pulls over a shaped apron, all rising on French feet; ht. 31, wd. 36.5, dp. 25 in. $400 - $600

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866 Pair of English Library Chairs in Needlework English, 19th century. A pair of Georgian-style library chairs having foliate carved arms and cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, both with back and seat fully upholstered in needlework after mille fleur tapestries; ht.41, wd. 28, dp. 22.5 in. $800 - $1,200 867 Georgian Easy Chair English, 18th century. An upholstered out-scrolling armchair on cabriole front legs, sabre legs in back, the front legs with carved detail, terminating in hoof feet; oah. 40, wd. 31, dp. 24 in. $800 - $1,200

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868 Georgian Easy Chair English, 18th century. An upholstered armchair having c-scroll carved, cabriole front legs, joined by turned H-stretchers and terminating in pad feet; oah. 49, wd. 31.5, dp. 24 in. $800 - $1,200 869 Georgian Side Chairs English, 18th century. An assembled group of five Chippendale side chairs - two pairs and a single - in mahogany and walnut, each having a serpentine crest rail with conforming stiles, a pierced splat, and an upholstered slip seat, all rising on square legs; largest oah. 38.25 in. $500 - $800 870 Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table English, 19th century. A double pedestal dining table in mahogany, having an oval crossbanded top, rounded corners, and reeded edges, all supported by two turned pedestals, each with three out-sweeping legs ending in brass paw caps and casters; ht. 28.5, wd. 63.25 (without leaf ), dp. 41.75 in., leaf wd. 24 in. $800 - $1,200

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871 Irish Georgian-Style Marble Top Serving Table Irish, late 19th century. A serving table in mahogany having a pink marble top set on an elaborately carved, pierced frieze with inset lotuses, each side centered by carved floral medallion joined by garland swags, all rising on scrolling acanthus carved legs joined by an x-form stretcher with matching garland ornament and centered by a finialed vase; ht. 33, wd. 56.75, dp. 29.5 in. $1,200 - $1,800 872 English Mahogany Lolling Chair English, probably late 19th century. A mahogany lolling chair, having a serpentine crest above a yellow silk brocade upholstered back and seat flanked by open, serpentine arms with downswept supports, all rising on square molded front legs and sabre rear legs, connected by an H-stretcher; oah. 48 in. $500 - $700

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873 Diminutive Bowfront Regency-Style Sideboard English, late 19th-early 20th century. A diminutive bowfront sideboard in mahogany with oak secondary having three cock-beaded drawers and rising on finely turned, tapering legs; ht. 33, wd. 46.5, dp. 21 in. $400 - $600 870

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877 Old Master Copies, Portraits of Gentlemen Continental. Two oil on board portraits housed in likely original gilt frames with oval openings. A pair of Old Master copies, one being a portrait of a gentleman in a hat and collar, the other a portrait of a gentleman with vibrant eyes (possibly Rembrandt). Each inscribed on back, one illegibly, and the other Cappelle Frau; each 8.25 x 6.25 in. (sight). $600 - $800 878 Portrait of a Woman After Rembrandt Dutch, 19th century. Oil on beveled board, housed in a gilt frame. Portrait of an elderly woman. Unsigned; 12.25 x 8.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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879 Portrait of a Seated Man in the Manner of Rembrandt After Rembrandt (Dutch, 1606-1669). Oil on canvas, housed in ebonized frame. This painting in the style of Rembrandt features a main figure working on papers, in a studious pose. Unsigned; 46.25 x 34.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

882 Portrait of a Man by Tjeerd Eernstman Tjeerd Eernstman (Dutch, 1801-1886). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt composition frame. A half-length portrait of a man seating in black jacket and waistcoat with white stock, including the man’s armorial in the upper right corner. Signed and dated 1848, u.r.; 37.75 x 31.5 in. (sight). $500 - $700

880 Noble in Partial Armor After Georg Desmarees After Georg Desmarees (Swedish,1697-1776). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt frame. A half-length portrait depicting a noble in half armor with a medal and a gold braided blue jacket.

Unsigned; 33 x 27.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

883 Pair of Miniature Portraits on Ivory French, mid-18th century. Two miniature portraits on ivory, one of Madame de Pompadour holding a red rose, the other of a lady in a white dress, both housed in metal frames. 4.75 x 3 in. (each, with frame). $400 - $600

881 Portrait of David Garrick After Johann Zoffany After Johann Zoffany (German, 1733-1810). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt frame. A portrait of David Gerrick, a famous actor in London, England, at the time of the portraiture. Unsigned; 29.25 x 24.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600

884 Portrait of a French Dauphin in Armor after Jean-Marc Nattier French, early 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a parcel gilt frame.

Portrait of a French Dauphin in armor with Fleur-de-Lys decorations, a blue sash, and a red ribbon, possibly Louis (1729-1765), who was heir to Louis XV but died before ascending to the throne. Unsigned; 23.75 x 19.25 in. (sight). $600 - $800

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885 Pair of Portraits of Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus European, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a parcel frames. Two portraits of Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus, or Matthias 1st (14431490), one set during the Ottoman war, the other showing him in royal dress and armor. Latin inscriptions to bottom of each; 26.5 x 21 in. (each, sight). $400 - $600 886 Portrait of a Reclining Woman in the Manner of Jean-Marc Nattier Continental (probably French), 19th century.

Oil on canvas housed in a carved gilt frame. A full-length portrait of a reclining young woman adorned in classical drapery and holding a floral wreath, set within an idyllic landscape. Unsigned, but executed in the manner of Jean-Marc Nattier (French, 1685-1766); 14.75 x 30.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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Signed l.r.; 27.25 x 19.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 888 Young Girl by Ivan G. Olinsky Ivan G. Olinsky (Russian, 1878-1962). Oil on artist board, housed in a gilt frame. A seated young woman, nude except for the cloth draped around her hips, studies herself in a mirror. Signed u.l., paper label on verso for 1951 Salmagundi Club Thumb-Box Exhibition; 11.5 x 8.5 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 889 Seated Female Nudes by Miklos Jobbagyi Gaiger Miklos Jobbagyi Gaiger (Hungarian, 1892-1959). Colored chalks on paper, housed in a newer frame with mat. Two nude women, both seated, appear to be deep in conversation amidst a background of rich shades of red, pink, and orange. Signed and dated 1932 l.l.; 18 x 23.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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893 Napoleon Bronze Bust by Renzo Colombo Renzo Colombo (French, 1856-1885). A bronze bust of Napoleon atop imperial eagle, signed and dated 1885; ht 21.5 in. $1,000 - $1,500 894 English Bronze Soldier on Horseback 20th century. An English soldier on horseback, all resting on a marble base, unsigned; ht 23 in. $200 - $400 895 Russian Bronze Equestrian Sculpture by Vassily Gratchev Russian, 19th century. A bronze equestrian sculpture depicting a soldier on horseback, bears a foundry mark on base in Cyrillic and dated 1877; ht. 13, base lg. 12 in. $2,000 - $3,000

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891 Marble Relief Plaque of Child Continental, mid-19th century. A finely carved relief plaque with profile of child, probably Carrara marble; ht. 10.5 in. $300 - $500 892 Collection of Continental Bronze Plaques and Sculptures Continental, 19th-20th century. A group of eight bronzes, including three 20th century figural bronzes and a equestrian bust, as well as four bronze plaques. One circular bronze plaque by Jean Bertrand Andrieu, depicting a pair of classical profile busts, signed on front; ht. of tallest 9.5 in. $200 - $400

896 Russian Bronze Sled Scene After Vassily Gratchev Russian, 20th century. A bronze sculpture of a man pulling a sled with three barrels on it. Signed at base; ht. 9, lg. 16, wd. 5.25 in. $1,500 - $2,500 897 Cuirassier Bronze by Mathilde Thomas-Soyer Mathilde Thomas-Soyer ( French, 1860-1940), early 20th century.

A bronze figure seated on a horse on base, signed and with foundry mark; ht. 22.75. $400 - $600 898 Pair of French Bronzes Depicting Mercury and Artemis Each 19th century. A pair of bronzes depicting Mercury and Artemis, each atop cylindrical marble bases; tallest 30 in. $800 - $1,200

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899 Warrior Bronze by Georges Bareau Georges Bareau ( French, 1866-1931). Gilt bronze on marble base, depicting a pair warriors in a classical scene of battle, signed on reverse of bronze and with F. Barbedienne foundry mark; ht. 25 in. $4,000 - $6,000

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900 Classical Maiden Bronze by Henri Etienne Dumaige Henri Etienne Dumaige ( French,1830-1888). A finely cast classical figure in gilt bronze, seated on gilt plinth with fleur-de-lis decoration, signed on plinth; ht. 15.5, lg. 23 in. $2,000 - $4,000

903 Pair of Early French Engravings After Francois Boucher (1703-1770). A pair of engravings housed in gilt frames. One print by Gilles Demartau (1722-1776) entitled La Maraudeuse de Fleurs and the other after the drawing L’Autel de l’Amitie. Each with label from Wandenberg Freres in Paris on verso; 16 x 11 and 17 x 12.5 in. (sight). $300 - $500

901 Gilt Bronze Sculpture by Pierrotti Early 20th century, probably Italian. A gilt bronze depiction of two children at half length above a marsh with frog; ht 23 in. $300 - $500

904 Approaching the Stronghold , Attributed to Richard Wilson Attributed to Richard Wilson (English, 1714-1782). Oil on wove canvas.

Signed l.l.; 19.5 x 26 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000

902 Cast Iron Lion’s Mask Fountain English, 19th century. A cast iron enameled plaque water fountain, having a lion’s mask fount with over-arching coronet, over an open reserve flanked by florals and scrolls; ht. 23, wd, 13.25 in. $300 - $600

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905 Cattle and Sheep Landscape After Paulus Potter After Paulus Potter (Dutch, 1625-1654). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt and ebonized frame. A rustic landscape with cattle and sheep.

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906 Roadside Mill by Edward Charles Williams Edward Charles Williams (British, 1807-1881). Oil on canvas housed in an outstanding gilt gesso frame with foliate motifs. A depiction of a roadside mill with a thatched roof and an adjacent stream, having a pair of horses and three attendants standing outside while a fourth figure can be seen behind a fence in the background. Signed ECW in l.l. corner; 20.25 x 28.5 in. (sight). $2,500 - $3,500 907 Village Scene with Carriage by Willem Koekkoek Willem Koekkoek (Dutch, 1839-1895). Oil on panel, housed in a gilt frame. A village scene at sunset with a carriage in front of houses and children playing in the foreground. Signed l.l.; 24.5 x 29.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000 908 Dutch Canal Scene by Richard Hume Lancaster Richard Hume Lancaster (British, 1775-1853). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A Dutch canal scene with figures outside cottages in the right of the scene, along with sail barges and a windmill seen off in the distance of the scene. Signed l.r.; dated 1849, l.r.; 23 x 37 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500 909 Large Landscape with Keep Ruin European, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a wood frame. A landscape depicting a river scene with figures on a barge next to a ruin of a castle keep. Unsigned; 21.5 x 35.5 in. (sight). $600 - $800

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910 On the Aber attributed to William Mellor William Mellor (British, 1851-1931). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A river scene with a fisherman. Artist’s name and title on frame, l.c.; 29.5 x 19.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

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911 Port Dieppe by Frances Rayner Frances Rayner (British, 19th century). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A seascape depicting a coastal scene with boats approaching the port of Dieppe. Artist name, titled and dated 1884 on reverse of frame; 9.5 x 17 in. (sight). $400 - $600 912 Danish Riverside Scene Danish, 19th century. Oil on canvas housed in a gilt frame. A scene of two figures walking along a river with city in the distance. Unsigned; 12 x 9 in. (sight). $300 - $500 913 Coastal Scene by Frans Pieter Meulen Frans Pieter Ter Meulen (Dutch, 1843-1927). Oil on canvas. A scene depicting a figure with a horse-drawn carriage on the shore. Signed l.l.; 16 x 22 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500

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914 Coastal City Scene by Wilhelm Bille Wilhelm Bille (Danish, 1889-1944). Oil on canvas housed in a wood frame. A coastal city scene with boats and a city in the background, possibly Copenhagen. Signed, l.r.; 13.5 x 17.75 in. (sight). $500 - $700 915 Coastal Scene by P. Van Vloten, Van Gogh’s Teacher P. Van Vloten (Dutch, 19th century). A finely rendered oil on canvas, signed l.l., depicting a small vessel ashore; 9.5 x 18 in. (sight).

Mr. Van Vloten, for whom little biographical information is known, is mentioned specifically in one of Vincent Van Gogh’s letters to his brother Theo (published by Stone, p. 12), where the artist says “I have read a book on art by Van Vloten and did not quite agree with him, and it was very learned.” $1,000 - $1,500

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916 Lake Scene by Josef Thoma Josef Thoma (Austrian, 1828-1899). Oil on canvas housed in a black wood frame. A lake scene with two figures on a barge and mountains in the background. Signed l.r.; 19.25 x 31.75 in. (sight). $2,500 - $3,000 917 Mountain Scene by Josef Thoma Josef Thoma (Austrian, 1828-1899). Oil on canvas housed in a gilt frame. A mountain scene with figures on a path and river. Signed l.r.; 26.5 x 40.75 in. (sight). $4,000 - $4,500 918 Barbizon School Forest Scene by Andreas Marko Andreas Marko (Austrian, 1824-1895). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A forest scene with women, some nude, engaged in discussion while lying on the ground.

Signed l.r.; 37 x 27 in. (sight). $5,000 - $7,000 919 Interior Barn Scene by Christian Friedrich Mali Christian Friedrich Mali (German, 1832-1906). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A interior barn scene with sheep sleeping. Signed, l.r.; dated 1876, l.r.; painted in Munich, l.r.; 13.25 x 15.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000 919

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920 Italian Interior Genre Scene Italian, 19th century. Oil on board, housed in a wood frame. A genre scene showing a monk in a kitchen sampling food. Signed illegibly, l.r.; 14.25 x 10.25 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 921 Italian Interior Genre Scene by Giuseppe Magni Giuseppe Magni (Italian, 1869-1956). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt frame. An interior genre scene showing a family sitting at a table, eating grapes and drinking wine. Signed l.l.; 29.25 x 37 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500 922 Victorian Interior Genre Scene British, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt and glass frame. A Victorian interior genre scene depicting a young woman eavesdropping. Unsigned; 9 x 6.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 923 Tavern Scene by a Follower of Edward Penny English, early 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a rococo style gilt frame. A tavern scene showing a standing man conversing with a beggar seated a table. Unsigned; 16.25 x 14 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

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924 The Piper by John Linnell John Linnell (British, 1792-1882). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt composition frame. A landscape with a shepherd and shepherdess with their two hounds resting by a stream. Signed l.l and dated 1872, l.l.; 28.5 x 38.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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925 The Angelus by Joseph Farquharson Joseph Farquharson (Scottish, 1846-1935). Oil on canvas, housed in a carved and gilt frame.

A devotion scene showing farm workers bowing and reciting a prayer in a field. Signed l.r.; 29.5 x 49.5 in. (sight). $10,000 - $15,000 926 The Ghost of Hamlet’s Father Appears to Hamlet English, early 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt composition frame. A depiction of Hamlet coming face to face with the ghost of his father, who was murdered by his uncle. In accordance with the play, the only person who can see the ghost is Hamlet himself, since the truth is only for his eyes. Unsigned; 26 x 34.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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927 Fragrant Blooms by Noel Saunier Noel Saunier (French, 1847-1890). Oil on canvas, housed in original frame. An outdoors scene depicting two women picking flowers in a garden. Signed l.r.; 9.5 x 12.75 in. (sight).

The piece retains a pair of labels on verso, including one from an exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts, shown in “The Art of Collecting,” November 29th, 2002-January 5th, 2003.

Exhibited at Flint Institute of Arts, 2002-2003.

Exhibited Hammer Galleries, New York, NY. 2005: La Femme Eternal: 19th and 20th Century European Collection Ex Sotheby’s, NY $3,500 - $4,500

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932 Renaissance-Revival Carved Corner Chair Continental, likely Italian, 19th century. An ornately carved mahogany corner chair, with crest of female head flanked by mythological beasts, carved and pierced splats of putti, chair rails with beasts, above a floral needlepoint upholstered seat, apron with carved female heads, all rising on carved legs with lion head terminals and lion paw feet; oah. 38 in. $300 - $500

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928 Nude in Repose by L. Grey, Pupil of Jean Henner L. Grey (French, 19th century). Oil on canvas. A softly executed nude in a forest setting. Signed l.l.; 9.5 x 12.5 in. (sight). $500 - $700 929 Spanish Church Nocturne by Albert Moulton Foweraker Albert Moulton Foweraker (British, 1873-1942). Watercolor on paper.

A nocturne of a Spanish church. Signed l.l. and with label on verso; 9.75 x 13.75 in. (sight). $500 - $700 930 Sevilla, 1905 by T. Liger-Hidalgo T. Liger-Hidalgo (Spanish, 19th-20th century). Watercolor on paper. A courtyard scene depicting the Alcazar of Seville. Signed and dated l.r.; inscribed fully on verso; 10.5 x 7.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

933 Dutch Marquetry Gaming Table Continental, (Dutch) mid-18th century. A fold over top and double swing leg inlaid gaming table in burled walnut and mixed lightwood, having outset corners over a shaped apron with single drawer, all rising on cabriole legs with shell-carved knees, terminating in hoofed feet, the hinged top opening to a red velvet gaming surface, trimmed with embossed leather and surrounded by a floral inlay border with recessed chip cups and candle corners, featuring inlaid medallions; ht. 29.25, wd. 29.5, dp.

35 (open), 17 in. (closed). $1,500 - $2,500 934 Marquetry Drop-Leaf Work Table Continental, 19th century. A drop-leaf table in mahogany, the top, leaves, drawers and shelves featuring fruit and floral inlay in mixed light woods, having two graduated drawers on turned legs joined by two stretcher shelves and terminating in casters; ht. 29, wd. 39 (open), dp. 18 in. $500 - $700

931 Coastal Landscape by Harry van der Weyden, 1925 Harry Van der Weyden (French, 1868-1952). Oil on board. A landscape with rocks and a tree by a seashore. Signed l.r.; hand-inscribed biography on verso; 13.25 x 21.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

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935 Dutch Marquetry and Walnut Display Cabinet Continental, 19th century. A walnut display cabinet on bombé chest, the whole decorated with lightwood floral inlay, the broken-arch cornice featuring a central ornamental floral piece surmounting a display case with glazed side panels and door opening to a velvet-lined interior fitted with three shelves, the lower section fitted with four graduated drawers of conforming shape and shaped apron, rising on two claw and ball feet, stamped JG on the right side of top drawer with crown and coat of arms of the city of Amsterdam; ht. 70, wd. 42, dp. 24 in.

Note: The Josefs Gilde stamp found on this piece was used beginning in 1771 when the city of Amsterdam banned the importation of foreign furniture in an effort to protect Dutch cabinetmaker’s from outside, particularly French, competition. “Foreign” furniture, including that made outside of Amsterdam, was allowed to be sold for a short period following the ban, as long as it had been certified and stamped by the city guild. $2,000 - $3,000

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936 Continental Tall Chest with Lightwood Inlays Continental, early 19th century. A tall chest of drawers in cherry with oak secondary, having a molded cornice and shaped frieze drawer over five graduated drawers each featuring a floral and scrollwork motif in lightwood inlays, ht. 62.5, wd. 41, dp. 17.5 in. $900 - $1,200

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937 Louis XV-style Armoire French, 19th century. A Louis XV-style armoire in walnut, having a carved pediment over a single mirrored door, opening to interior fitted with single drawer, over a shaped skirt concealing lower drawer; ht. 96, wd. 40, dp. 17 in. $500 - $700 938 Gustav Becker Tall Case Clock Germany, ca 1920s. A Gustav Becker tall case clock executed in the Art Deco style, with an eight-day time-and-strike on seven gongs movement and two weights covered in fancy brass shells, having a brass dial with matching foliate accents and a ring of black Arabic numerals, the case applied with carved moldings and having a beveled glass door, verso retaining original paper labels; ht. 81.25, wd. 17.5, dp. 9 in. $800 - $1,200

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939 Rock Crystal Chandelier Continental, late 19th-early 20th century. A rock crystal chandelier with a scrolling metal frame, fitted with nine light bulbs and decorated with prisms and pendants falling from multiple tiers; ht. 36, dia. 27 in. $600 - $800 940 Rock Crystal Chandelier Continental, early 20th century. A gilt metal chandelier decorated with stylized acanthus leaves with rock crystal prisms falling from concentric rings in five tiers from fixture, fitted with three light bulbs; dia. 13.75 in. $400 - $600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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941 17th Century Candlesticks Continental (possibly Dutch), 17th century. A matching pair of brass Heemskerk candlesticks having domed bases, knopped stems, and wide drip trays, weighted; each ht. 9.25 in. $300 - $400 942 Georgian Brass Candlesticks English, 18th century. A pair of Georgian brass candlesticks rising from square bases, the stem having multiple nodes and topped by removal bobeches; ht. 10.5 in. $300 - $400 943 Pair of French Ormolu Candelabra French, early 20th century. A pair of ormolu candelabra with Bacchus relief, alligator figures on pillar and lion feet; ht. 23 in. $300 - $500 944 Pair of Large Classical Ormolu Candelabra and Lamp A group of three, including a pair of gilt ormolu candelabra, each with robed figure at base, electrified. Also a central lamp, ormolu over alabaster pillared frame; ht. of tallest 35 in. $400 - $600

946 KPM Painted Plaque German, 19th century. A KPM hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting a robed woman in prayer in the courtyard of a Classical building, signed l.r. K Pock; verso retaining old label and impressed with scepter/KPM/ Sz/407-263; 16 x 10.5 in. $3,000 - $4,000 947 Viennese Porcelain Equestrian Figures Austrian, 20th century. Three porcelain figures of Spanish Riding School horses, two with riders and one without, performing the dressage movements Pirouette and Levade, each with marks for the Augarten factory and raised on an oval base and stand; ht. 11.5, wd. 8 in. $300 - $500 948 Large Capodimonte Plaque 19th century. An unusual and large framed Capodimonte plaque, framed; 15 x 19 in. (plaque size). $400 - $600

945 KPM Plaque with Interior Scene after Kuntz Late 19th century. A KPM plaque with finely painted interior scene after Kuntz, housed in a Closson’s frame; 7.25 x 5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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949 Pair of Delft Covered Urns Dutch, early 20th century. A fine pair of crazed covered Delft urns, lion finials and scrolling floral decoration, each marked to underside; ht. of each 16.5 in. $800 - $1,200 950 Delftware Cistern Continental, 18th century. A building-form blue and white delftware cistern having a removable lid in the form of a mansard roof decorated with flying putti, the front and side panels featuring a large interior scene; having a mask-form spout and rising on six bun feet; unidentified blue underglaze mark; ht. 16.25, wd. 12.25, dp. 6.25 in $500 - $700

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951 Four Hand Painted Heraldic KPM Porcelain Cups German, mid-19th century. Four polychrome hand-painted heraldic porcelain cups manufactured by the Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory. KPM mark to underside of each; ht. 4.25 in. (each). $600 - $800 952 Bavarian Porcelain Service Plates Bavarian, 20th century. A set of eight service plates featuring lowrelief gold rims and a circular central reserve featuring a painted floral arrangement, each stamped Royal Bavaria/Hutschentreuther/Selb; dia. 11 in. $300 - $500 953 Herend Rothschild Bird Partial Tea and Coffee Service Plus Continental (Hungarian), 20th century. A twenty-nine piece Herend porcelain partial tea and coffee service in the Rothschild Bird pattern, including a tea pot, a coffee pot, three trembleuse cup and saucer sets, eight bread and butter plates, two luncheon plates, a mini lidded tureen, two chocolate cup and saucer sets, two creamers, an open sugar, a lidded sugar, a butter dish and a 12-inch oval tray; each piece with Herend factory mark. PLUS an Italian porcelain tureen in the style of Herend, marked MCMGCMI; tray lg. 12, wd. 10 in., coffee pot ht. 8.75in. $800 - $1,200

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954 Ginori Perugia Partial Dinner Service Plus Italian, 20th century. A 113-piece Ginori dinner service for twelve in the Perugia pattern, comprised of twelve dinner plates, twelve salad plates, twelve bread and butter plates, eleven two-handled soup bowls and twelve saucers, a lidded tureen, a gravy boat with attached underplate, a 15-inch oval platter, a 12-inch platter, a 10-inch vegetable bowl, eleven demitasse cups and twelve saucers, twelve tea cups and saucers, a tea pot and a coffee pot, each piece marked PLUS a group of ten Ginori Italian Fruits pattern pieces including two dinner plates, two salad plates, two cup and saucer sets and a lidded mustard with attached underplate; largest platter lg. 15, wd. 10.75 in. $800 - $1,000 955 Tiffany and Co Art Deco Lidded Bowl Italian, mid-20th century. A sterling lidded waste bowl by Pradella Ilario for Tiffany of bulb form, having a zigzag pattern with shell and spiral feet, underside impressed with maker and retailer’s mark; ht. 7.5, silver wt. 22.5ozt (700g). $400 - $600

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956 Still Life with Fruit and Ewer by Charles Thomas Bale Charles Thomas Bale (English, active 1866-1895).

Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A still life with fruit in a wicker basket, including grapes, apples, currants, a pear, and a pineapple, as well as a blue and white ewer. Signed l.l.; 16.25 x 12 in. (sight). $300 - $500 957 Still Life with Poppies by Max Streckenbach Max Streckenbach (German, 1865-1936). Oil on canvas. A still life of wilting red poppies and yellow irises. Signed l.r; 21.25 x 25.25 in. (sight). $800 - $1,000 958 Still Life with Apples by Felicia Huet I Bas Felicia Huet I Bas (Spanish, 1870-1916). Oil on canvas board, housed in a wood frame. A still life with apples in a basket. Signed l.l.; 19.5 x 15.5 in. (sight). $200 - $400

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959 Pair of Still Life Paintings by Eugene Cauchois Eugene Henri Cauchois (French, 1850-1911).

Two oils on board. Still lifes in exterior. Each signed l.r.; each 18.5 x 6.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,000

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960 Three Black Forest Carved Monks Swiss, 20th century. A trio of black forest monk carvings enjoying spirits, one electrified for a lamp; ht. of tallest 25.5 in. $400 - $600 961 Black Forest Carved Game Plaque Swiss, early 20th century. A black forest carved game plaque with a hound, buck, and rifle; ht. 56 in. $600 - $800

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962 Black Forest Carved Hawk Swiss, early 20th century. A finely carved black forest hawk perched on a rock, with glass eyes; ht. 25 in., wingspan 32 in. $1,000 - $1,500 963 Black Forest Carved Stag by FR. Michel Swiss, 20th century. A finely carved Black Forest seven-point stag, perched on a rocky outcropping, possibly from Brienz, a woodcarving center in Switzerland, signed on base FR. Michel; ht. 27 in (not including antlers). $800 - $1,200 963 30

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964 Black Forest Carved Shelf Clock Continental, early-mid 20th century. An ornately carved Black Forest shelf clock, eight-day time-and-strike on bellows, the case, possibly spruce, with a fox chasing quail set amidst scrolling foliage, all centering a black enamel clock dial with gold Roman numerals, having a French movement (unidentified); ht. 32, wd. 23.5 in. $3,000 - $5,000 965 Monumental Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock Continental, early 20th century. An eight-day weight driven and quarter striking Black Forest cuckoo wall clock, the ornately carved case, possibly spruce, framed with vining oak leaves and acorns, having an eagle crest surmounting a peaked roof, the central wooden dial with bone hands and Roman numerals sits below two doors revealing a cuckoo bird and a male figure. The Lion of Lucerne (designed by Thorvaldsen) rests below the dial with the inscription HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI / MDCCXCII (To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss, 1792), commemorating the Swiss Guards who were massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. The movement has three cast iron acorn weights and a carved floral pendulum; ht. 51, wd. 33 in. $4,000 - $6,000 966 Carved French Wall Clock French, early 20th century. A carved oak wall clock with a hunting theme, the case carved with a boar’s head at the top, fowl and game on sides and fish on bottom, eightday time and strike on gong; ht. 34, wd. 22 in. $600 - $800

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967 Prints by John Harris and Charles Hunt After J. F. Herring, Sr. John Harris (English, 1811-1865) and Charles Hunt (English, 18031877). Four hand-colored aquatints, one housed in a wood and gilt frame, the other three housed in black and gilt frames. Horse race scenes titled The Start for the Memorable Derby of 1844, The False Start, Run In, and The Flying Dutchman and Voltigeur. Dates (1845, 1856, 1857, and 1861), titles, and descriptions, l.c.; signed l.r.; numbered 1, 2, 8, and 9, u.r.; 20.75 x 41.75 in. (largest plate size). $800 - $1,200 968 Pair of Equestrian Sporting Pastels by Harrington Bird J. Alexander Harrington Bird (English, 1846-1936). Two pastels on paper. Scenes depicting a pair of figures on a hunt. Each signed l.l.; each 9.5 x 18.25 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500

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969 The Fox Hunt by Harrington Bird J. Alexander Harrington Bird (English, 1846-1936). Oil on canvas.

A substantial fox hunt scene, with several pointers and figures on horseback. Signed l.l.; 17.5 x 30 in. (sight). $5,000 - $7,000 970 Thoroughbred with Jockey After James Seymour English, late 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a parcel gilt frame.

An equestrian scene showing a thoroughbred with jockey, in the style of James Seymour. Illegibly signed, l.l.; 30.75 x 38.75 in. (sight). $400 - $600 971 Veuë de Tournay du Costé du Vieux Chasteau Hand-Colored Engraving After Adam Frans van der Meulen Nicolas Cochin (French, 1610-1686) after Adam Frans van der Meulen (Dutch, 1632-1690). A hand-colored engraving, housed in a gilt wood frame, depicting the siege of the Spanish-controlled city of Tournai by the French army during the War of Devolution (1667-1668), titled Veuë de Tournay du costé du vieux Chasteau. / Prospectus Tornaci ad vetus Castellum. and inscribed Dessigné sur le naturel, et peinte pour le Roy tres chrestien, par F. Vander Meulen. / Avec privilege du Roy. / Ad verum delineatus, et pro Rege Christianissimo, pictus per F. Vander Meulen. / Prost / privilegio Regis. 1685. / N. Cochin, Sculp.; 20.5 x 52 in. (sight).

Known for his depictions of battle scenes, van der Meulen accompanied Louis XIV during his military campaigns through the Spanish Netherlands. Many of his paintings, including the example offered for sale here, were engraved by the printmaker Cochin and published in volumes as part of the Cabinet du Roi. $300 - $500

972 The Empty Saddle by Denarius Probably Continental, 19th century. Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A soldier in a red coat and black hat sits atop a white horse, holding the reins of a brown horse without a rider. Above the soldier are four figures on a balcony, one appearing to be a nun that is supporting a young female figure as though she has fainted or fallen backwards. Signed Denarius l.r., title and artist are handwritten on verso; 5.25 x 4 in. (sight). $300 - $500 973 Ukrainian Soldiers on Manoeuvre by Ludwig Gedlek Ludwig Gedlek (Polish, 1847-1904). Oil on canvas. Signed and inscribed Wien, l.r.; a photograph of previous inscription on canvas verso reads: Ukrain’sche Rosatton ins Feld ziehond; 16.5 x 26 in. (sight).

Gedlek, the Polish born artist who studied first in Krakow and eventually Vienna, became known for his views of Ukrainian Cossacks.

His Romanticist manner of painting was popularized during the 19th century. This particular view is a top example, with numerous figures performing military maneuvers.

Purchased from Dominion Gallery, Montreal, Canada in the 1970s. $10,000 - $15,000

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974 Trafalgar - 1805 by James Hardy III James Hardy III (British, 20th century). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A naval battle scene depicting the Battle of Trafalgar. Signed l.r.; 15.25 x 35.25 in. (sight). $300 - $500

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975 Hemon French Bronze Figural Clock French, second quarter 19th century. A figural mantel clock, having cast bronze classical lovers with a central dial surmounting a marble rectangular base with ormolu mounts and paw feet, marked Hemon à Paris; ht. 20, wd.

14.75, dp. 7.5 in. $500 - $800

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976 French Picture Frame Clock French, early 20th century. An eight-day time and strike picture frame clock with black case, mother-of-pearl and brass inlaid dial surround, dial signed Duvillé Farjon / Boulogne S. Mer; 22 x 22 in. $400 - $600 977 Perrelet et Fils Figural Mantel Clock French, mid-1800s. A figural mantel clock having a cast and patinated brass statue of a seated female figure with wheat and grapes, personifying abundance, surmounting a rectangular case of iron with gilt metal mounts, marked Perrelet et Fils, Paris on movement and Perrelet et Fils / Hgers MEciens du Roi (abbreviation for Horlogers mécaniciens du Roi) on dial; ht. 28, wd. 18.5, dp. 8.5 in. $600 - $800

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978 French Figural Mantel Clock French, mid-1800s. A cast brass and marble mantel clock, having a figure of a hunter with dog seated upon the clock dial, above a rectangular marble and gilt metal base, eightday time and strike on bell with silk thread suspension; ht.

20, wd. 13.5, dp. 5.5 in. $400 - $600 979 French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock French, mid 1800s. A French Empire gilt bronze and marble mantel clock with reclining nude figure of a child holding a squirrel on a rectangular marble base, marked for the bronzier Victor Paillard of Paris on dial and for Rodier and Pons of Paris on movement; ht. 12.5, wd. 17, dp. 6.5 in. $600 - $800 980 Vincenti & Cie Louis XV-Style Mantel Clock French, mid 1800s. A monumental Louis XV-style boullework mantel clock, eight-day time-and-strike, countwheel strike, having a painted floral case with applied finial and gilt mounts, painted back board and floor, dial signed Balthazard. Paris, movement signed Vincenti & Cie; ht.

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981 French Porcelain Mantel Clock French, late 1800s. A porcelain mantel clock, with eight-day timeand-strike and countwheel strike, having a cobalt porcelain vase with ormolu mounts, surmounted by a basket of flowers, ram’s head handles at sides, raised on a gilt metal base with floral swag, marked Rollin à Paris on backplate; ht. 22.5, wd. 12, dp. 7 in. $800 - $1,200 982 Louis XV-Style Boulle Work Balloon Case Bracket Clock French, late 19th century. Tortoiseshell ground, premiere and contrepartie case with ormolu foliate mounts and cresting, door with a seated maiden holding an espagnolette and reading an open book with the phrase One Alone Suffices in French, circular dial with Roman chapters, eight-day time-and-strike on bell movement, signed by Jean Pari a Paris, with a J.M.E. stamp; ht 36 in. $5,000 - $7,000 983 French Black Lacquer Clock French, early 20th century. A picture frame clock having a black lacquered case, the dial surround with mother-of-pearl inlay and painted florals and birds, dial signed A. David / Chatillon s/Indre; ht. 24, wd. 20, dp. 5.25 in. $250 - $500 984 Continental Brass Mantel Clock Continental, 20th century. A cast and pierced brass architectonic mantel clock in an earlier French style, marked A-1 on movement; ht.

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985 French Clock Barometer French, 1920s. A clock barometer, having a carved oak case, enameled numerals, a working thermometer, and aneroid barometer, attached presentation plaque reads The Graduates and Guardians of the 8th District for Their Sympathetic Friendship, Langlet 17 May 1924 (translated from French); ht. 37, wd. 16, dp. 5 in. $400 - $600 986 English Chiming Table Clock English, ca 1900. A late Victorian table or boardroom clock in an ebonized case, quarter-chiming on eight bells with choice of Westminster or Cambridge chimes, strikes hours on a gong. Movement is going barrel (possibly German); ht. 26, wd. 17, dp. 10.25 in. $1,500 - $3,000 987 Iron Clock Jack with Brass Fittings 19th century. A clock jack in shaped iron case enclosing brass works, surmounted by brass rotation and chime, on scrolling tripod base with adjustable support; ht. 15, wd. 5.25, dp. 6.5 in. $400 - $600

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988 Caucasian Runner Caucasian, early 20th century. A Caucasian runner having a central rectangular panel with geometric medallions; 3 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft.

8 in. (44 x 104 in.; 111.76 x 264.16 cm). $800 - $1,200 989 Persian Runner Iran, 20th century. A Persian runner with allover stylized floral design on a red ground; 9 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 11 in. (117 x 22.5 in.; 297.18 x 57.15 cm). $500 - $800

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992 Karajah Runner Iran, 20th century. A Karaja runner with alternating medallion pattern on red ground; 2 ft. 11 in. x 10 ft. 3 in. (35.5 x 123 in.; 90.17 x 312.42 cm.) $300 - $500

994 Persian Area Rug Iran, 20th century. A Persian area rug with large central medallion on a red field set within a stylized floral border; 16 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 9 in. (196 x 117 in., 497.84 x 297.18 cm). $700 - $900

993 Persian Mahal Rug Iran, ca 1930s. A Mahal rug having an allover stylized floral design on a deep blue field, with red floral border; 12 ft. x 9 ft. (144 x 108 in.; 365.76 x 274.32 cm). $600 - $800

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995 Sarouk Rug Iran, 20th century. A Sarouk rug with dense florals throughout, on a red field; 11 ft. 3 in. x 8 ft. 8 in.

(135 x 104 in.; 342.9 x 264.16 cm). $800 - $1,000 996 Sarouk Rug Iran, 20th century. A Sarouk rug having an allover stylized floral design on a red field set withing a floral border; 5 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. (60 x 46 in.; 152.4 x 116.84 cm). $500 - $800

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997 Persian Runner Iran, 20th century. A Persian runner with a central row of multicolored diamond motifs surrounded by multiple floral borders; 2 ft. 8 in. x 15 ft. (32 x 180.25 in.; 81.28 x 457.83 cm). $500 - $800 998 Persian Kerman Rug Iran, early 20th century. A palace-sized Kerman area rug with central medallion, allover floral design, on a red field; 24 ft. 6 in. x 12 ft. 10 in.

(294 x 154 in.; 746.76 x 391.16 cm). $2,000 - $3,000 999 Persian Mahal Rug Iran, 20th century. A Persian Mahal area rug with central floral medallion and allover floral design; 15 ft. x 10 ft. 11 in. (180 x 131 in., 457.2 x 332.74 cm). $1,800 - $3,000 1000 Persian Sarapi Rug A Persian Sarapi rug featuring a blue and rust medallion on tan ground; 8 ft. 3.5 in. x 11 ft.

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1001 Turkish Konya Rug Turkish, 20th century. A Konya rug, having a rectangular central panel and allover geometric and floral design; 8 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. (98 x 70 in.; 248.92 x 177.8 cm). $400 - $600 1002 Kerman Area Rug Iran, 20th century. A Kerman rug with central medallion and floral design on an ivory field; 10 ft.

4 in. x 14 ft. (124 x 168 in., 314.96 x 426.72 cm). $600 - $800

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1003 Sarouk Rug Iran, 20th century. A Sarouk rug having allover floral design on a red field; 12 ft. x 9 ft.(144 x 108 in.; 365.76 x 274.32 cm.) $800 - $1,200

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1004 Indian Rug India, 20th century. An area rug with stylized floral design on a cream ground; 11 ft. 8 in. x 9 ft. (139.5 x 108.5 in.; 354.33 x 275.59 cm). $400 - $600 1005 Indian Rug Indian, 20th century. An area rug of Indo-Sultanabad design with allover stylized floral design; 5 ft. 11 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. (71 x 104.5 in.; 180.34 x 265.43 cm). $400 - $600

1006 Indo-Chinese Rug Ca 1930-1940. A directional rug with Persian-inspired “Tree of Life,” on a buff ground with Chinese fence and floral border; 11 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft.

11 in. (140 x 107 in.; 355.6 x 271.8 cm). $400 - $800 1007 Chinese Art Deco Rug Chinese, 20th century. An Art Deco rug with sprays of flowers set within a black border; 12 ft. x 9 ft.(144 x 108 in.; 365.76 x 275.32 cm.) $500 - $700

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1008 Western Massachusetts Pilgrim Century Child’s Chest of Drawers American (Western Massachusetts), ca 1720-1740.

A figured oak two-drawer chest with pine secondary, having pinned and rosehead nail construction, a moulded two board top over two drawers with centered dados on the sides which glide on interior rails, typical of drawer construction in this period. The sides with moulded framing around panels, the top, center rail and the drawer fronts all with moulded inset ebonized and red-painted grooves, the drawer fronts punctuated with ebonized bosses. The bottom rail with decorative shaping; ht. 20, wd. 27, dp. 16.5 in.

A scarce survivor. $3,000 - $5,000 1009 New England Banister Back Great Chair American, ca 1710-1720. A banister back armchair in oak and walnut with fishtail carved crest and split spindle slats flanked by turned supports, having a rush seat and rising on turned legs joined by stretchers; ht. 41.75, wd. 23.75, dp. 17 in. $400 - $600

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1010 American Queen Anne Dressing Table American (Massachusetts), 18th century. A Queen Anne dressing table (or low boy) in mahogany, having an overhanging top, over one long drawer and three short drawers, shell carving to one drawer, on cabriole legs with arising knees, ending in pad feet, joined by a shaped apron with (missing) drop pendants; ht. 29.5, wd. 33.5, dp. 19.5 in. $800 - $1,200 1011 Massachusetts Queen Anne High Chest American (Massachusetts), ca 1730-1740. A Queen Anne high chest in maple with pine secondary, the upper case having a cove-molded cornice and map drawer over four thumb-molded graduated long drawers, the lower case with two thumbmolded graduated long drawers, the bottom drawer embellished with fan carving, all above shaped aprons and sides and rising on arched legs with sharp arising knees and ending in pad on disc feet; ht. 69.75, wd. 41, dp. 21.75 in. $2,500 - $5,000

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1013 Queen Anne Oval-Top Tea Table American (Probably Connecticut), 18th century. A Queen Anne tea table of pinned construction, having a two-board oval top in pine above a scalloped apron and turned legs in cherry, all rising on tapering cylindrical feet, the underside retaining vestiges of old black and cream paint; ht. 26.75, wd. 38, dp. 29 in. $500 - $700 1014 Pennsylvania Queen Anne Dish Top Stand American (Pennsylvania), 18th century. A Queen Anne dished tilt-top stand in mahogany on a turned baluster pedestal, raised on arched slipper feet; ht. 26.25, dia. 24 in. $300 - $500

1015 New England Tiger Maple Tall Chest-on-Frame American (New England), 18th century. A maple chest-on-frame with pine and chestnut secondary woods, having a molded cornice above a conforming case of six graduated drawers, including one false drawer, all with thumb-molded faces fitted to a pinned frame with scalloped apron, rising on short cabriole legs, terminating in pad feet; ht. 63.5, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. $1,000 - $2,000 1016 Chippendale Cherry Seven-Drawer Chest American, 18th century. A Chippendale tall chest in cherry, having a moulded cornice above seven thumb-moulded graduated long drawers, all rising on bracket feet; ht. 58.75, wd. 39, dp. 19.25 in.

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1018 New England Sack Back Windsor Armchair American (probably Connecticut), ca 1790-1810. A sack back Windsor armchair in old dark brown paint, the back with seven spindles, having a saddle seat, on turned legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 37.5 in. $300 - $500 1019 Sack Back Windsor Armchair American (probably Philadelphia), 18th century. A sack back Windsor armchair, with seven spindles, saddle seat, splayed legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 38 in. $300 - $500 1020 Rare Writing-Arm Windsor Chair American (probably Connecticut), late 18th century. A comb-back writing-arm Windsor chair having a curving crest rail, seven long spindles and saddle seat. The chair features a substantial writing surface on its right side, supported by three spindles and a protruding tongue. Chair rises on splayed, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 42.5, wd. 38 (including writing surface), seat dp. 15.75.

Note: This chair was purportedly in the collection of Wallace Nutting and, later, the Wadsworth Atheneum. It was acquired by the consignor from a Pennsylvania collector. Please see p.79 in Nutting’s 1917 Windsor Chairs, where the pictured chair is listed as being a part of his collection and photo 2615 in his 1928 Furniture Treasury, where it is listed as formerly belonging to him. $500 - $800

1021 Heavy Arm Windsor Chair American (possibly Pennsylvania), mid-18th century. A sack back Windsor armchair in mixed hardwoods having seven spindles, a saddle seat and a wide bent arm piece terminating in carved knuckles, all rising on splayed, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 36.6, arm wd. 26.25, seat dp. 16.25 in. $600 - $800 1022 Painted Sack Back Windsor Armchair American (probably Pennsylvania), 18th century. A sack back Windsor armchair in older black paint with gilt accents to legs, having seven spindles, a saddle seat and splayed legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 36 in. $250 - $500 1023 Knuckle Arm Windsor Chair American, early 19th century. A Windsor armchair in mixed woods having seven spindles, knuckle arms and splayed, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher; oah. 36, wd. 23.5, seat dp. 14.75 in. $300 - $500

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1024 Pine Tavern Table American (possibly Virginia), 18th century. A one-drawer tavern table in pine, having a rectangular two-board top, block and turned legs and box stretcher base; ht. 27.5, wd. 34, dp. 24 in. $300 - $500

over three short aligned drawers, the center drawer with shell carving, the shaped apron joining carbriole legs with shell-carved knees and ending in ball and claw feet; ht. 29.5, wd. 35, dp. 20 in.

Property of the Dayton Art Institute-Proceeds to benefit the acquisitions fund $1,500 - $3,000

1025 Chippendale-Style Sofa by J.L. Kindred American (Lexington, Kentucky), 20th century. A Chippendale Philadelphia-style sofa in green silk floral upholstery by Lexington, Kentucky cabinetmaker J.L. Kindred, having a serpentine crest and outscrolling arms, all rising on six square molded mahogany legs connected by stretchers; ht. 36.25, wd. 84.5, dp. 25.25 in.

Born in Boonesboro, Kentucky, Kindred began making furniture in the 1960s after purchasing Claude Sadler’s antiques business in the Old Providence Church on Nicholasville Road in Lexington. Kindred later teamed up with Lewis and Sylvester Merrel, cabinetmakers from Lancaster, and together the three created fine reproductions of period antiques for a number of prominent dealers and interior designers. His furniture has been highly regarded for over 50 years. $500 - $800

1030 Henry Ford Museum Simon Willard Tall Case Clock by Colonial Mfg. Co. Colonial Manufacturing Company (Zeeland, Michigan), early 20th century. A tall case clock in mahogany with a German movement chiming on eight gongs, having an open fretwork bonnet flanked by brass ball-and-spike finials, the dial polychrome painted with black Roman numerals on a yellow ground and having floral accents in the corners and a moon dial in the arched top, the waist with a central door flanked by fluted corner columns and resting on a rectangular base with bracket feet, door interior having a brass plaque marked This piece / Reproduced by Courtesy of / Mr. Henry Ford / Original on display at / Edison Institute / Dearborn, Michigan / Colonial Mfg. Co. / Zeeland, Michigan; ht.

89, wd. 20.25, dp. 11.5 in. $1,200 - $1,500

1026 Chippendale-Style Mirror by Milton Paul American (Lexington, Kentucky), 20th century. A Chippendale-style mahogany mirror by African American cabinetmaker and Lexington, Kentucky native Milton T. Paul, Sr. (1922-1988), having a scrolled broken-arch crest centering an urn of flowers and grapes, the sides of the frame with carved and gilded floral mouldings, all above a shaped pendant incised with a flowering branch, signed with a hand-carved X on the back of the u.l. corner; ht. 51.5, wd. 24.25 in.

Born in Liberty, Kentucky, Paul, Sr. began making furniture in the 1940s after attending the cabinetmaking school at Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School. While working for fellow African American cabinetmaker Earl Brown, Paul, Sr. met Lexington antiques dealer Marie Irvine who asked him to make her a Chippendale-style mirror. After completing a number of commissions for Irvine, Paul, Sr. expanded his business eventually opening a shop on Paris Pike. $300 - $500

1031 Miniature Chippendale-style Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers American, 20th century. A Chippendale-style bench-made tiger maple miniature chest with four graduated and cockbeaded drawers, the unusual draw fronts carved from a deep solid piece of wood to give the appearance of a bowfront drawer, all drawers having brass pulls; all rising on ogee bracket feet with spurs; ht. 19, wd. 18.5, dp. 11 in. $300 - $500 1032 New England Chippendale Drop-Leaf Table American (Massachusetts), 1750-1770. A Chippendale mahogany dropleaf table, having rectangular leaves, a shaped apron, cabriole legs with ball and claw feet; ht. 28.25, wd. 18 in. (without leaves), 48 in. (with leaves), lg. 41.5 in. $800 - $1,000

1027 Curly Maple Desk on Frame, with John Gano Provenance American, 18th century. A diminutive Queen Anne curly maple slant-front desk on frame, the hinged slant front opening to reveal six drawers, over three graduated drawers, on a later custom-made frame, having a shaped apron and turned legs; ht. 37.75, wd. 24.5, dp. 14 in.

This desk is purported to have originally belonged to the Reverend John Gano, a Baptist minister and Revolutionary War chaplain, who is said to have baptized George Washington. He was pastor of the First Baptist Church in New York City for twenty-six years. In 1783 he was stationed near Warwick, New York. It is presumed that the desk was housed in Warwick at this time, where Gano sometimes lived and preached. It came into the possession of George Morehouse of Warwick who died in 1873, leaving the desk to Charles L. Morehouse, who made the stand for the desk. In 1893 Charles Sanford, Charles Morehouse’s nephew, bought the desk at a public auction. It remained in the Sanford family for years until it surfaced at an estate sale in Durham, North Carolina in 2001 and later was purchased by the consignor. Genealogical information and paperwork from the Sanford family with documentation on the provenance accompanies the desk. $2,000 - $3,000

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1028 Chippendale Block Front Chest on Chest American, 19th century. A fine centennial block front chest-on-chest in mahogany having a scroll top with three flame finials over an upper case with three aligned, shell-carved drawers over four graduated drawers and a lower case with four graduated drawers, all raised on a moulded base with claw and ball feet; ht. 81.75, wd. 37.5, dp. 21.5 in. $1,800 - $3,000 1029 Chippendale Dressing Table American (possibly Philadelphia), 18th century. A Chippendale carved mahogany dressing table, having a rectangular top with moulded edge above a case with inset fluted corner columns and one long SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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1033 Baker Chippendale-Style Chairs American, 20th century. A set of ten Chippendale-style mahogany chairs attributed to Baker, including two arm chairs and eight side chairs, each with a slightly scrolling crest rail, ribbon back and maroon leather upholstery, all rising on Marlborough legs joined by h-stretchers; ht. 37, wd. 24, dp. 19 in. (arm chair). $1,000 - $1,200 1034 Baker Three Pedestal Dining Table American, 20th century. A dining table in mahogany having three sections, one rectangular and two with rounded ends, each having reeded edges and standing on turned support and four reeded, outswept legs terminating in brass caps and casters. Lot includes two leaves; ht. 28.5, wd.48, lg. 90 in. $1,500 - $3,000

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1035 Large Corner Cupboard American, 19th century. An architectonic corner cupboard having a moulded, dentiled cornice over two pilasters flanking an arched opening to a red-painted interior with three shaped shelves in brown over lower section with paneled door; ht. 87, wd. 54.5, dp. 20.5 in. $1,000 - $1,500 1036 Centennial Chippendale Tea Table American, late 19th century. A tea table in mahogany with moulded and carved pie crust top supported by turned pedestal and three cabriole legs with leaf-carved knees terminating in claw and ball feet; ht. 28.75, dia. 30 in. $300 - $600 1037 Centennial Chippendale Chairs American, late 19th century. A set of six Chippendale-style side chairs in mahogany having scrolling crest rails and pierced splats with carved bell flower embellishment and slip seats over carved knees, all rising on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet; ht. 38, wd. 21.25, dp. 17 in. $600 - $800

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1038 New England Whale End Wall Shelf American, New England, ca 1850. A wall shelf of mahogany with whale tail ends, four shelves, the whole with alligatored surface; ht. 28.75, wd. 24.5, dp. 8 in. $300 - $500 1039 Connecticut Chippendale Side Chair American (Connecticut), 18th century. A Chippendale side chair in cherry with an arched crestrail, pierced back slats, an overupholstered seat, carved “dragon’s tooth” front rail over quadrangular legs with stretchers; oah. 37, seat ht. 18.5 in.

Purchased from Federation Antiques, Cincinnati, Ohio $300 - $600 1040 New England Wall Shelf in Old Paint American (New England), ca 1850s. A painted wall shelf in old brown paint over green, pit-sawer and with square-cut nails; ht. 30, wd. 19 in. $300 - $500 1041 New England Chippendale Grain-Painted Mule Chest American (possibly Maine), late 18th-early 19th century. A grain-painted Chippendale-style mule chest in pine, having a hinged, molded lid and two false graduated drawers over three graduated drawers, each with molded edges, all above a shaped apron and rising on bracket feet with bootjack ends; ht. 49, wd. 37.5, dp. 19 in. $500 - $700

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1042 Early Massachusetts Paper Wall Pocket with Inscription American (Massachusetts), 1825. An early paper wall pocket consisting of four overlapping pendants, each with elaborate hand-drawn shell motifs and acanthus leaves over floral vines and fruit, one having an intricately drawn piece of opened sheet music labeled 136. Davis(?), S.M., another having a round folk art landscape vignette with a lake, sailboat, and architectural ruins, the top and bottom of the pocket applied with ribbons and the edges trimmed in gold foil, verso signed T(?).R.B. Dennis. / Rellon(?) and inscribed Made by her in Walpole / September, 1825. I(?) repainted(?) May 27th 1831. / While a pupil of Miss- / -Catherine Wells of / Deerfield Mass.; lg. 11.5 in.

While information about the maker of this wall pocket remains elusive, more can be said about her teacher Catherine Wells.

According to Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, Wells was born November 15, 1805 in Deerfield to Quartus and Rhoda Wells. Therefore, she would have been twenty-five years old at the time she taught the decorator of this wall pocket. Following her marriage to Henry King Hoyt in 1849, she worked as a homemaker in Deerfield, where she seems to have spent most of her life. She died on September 30, 1891. $800 - $1,000

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1043 Memorial Watercolor by Mary Ann Putnam American, early 19th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. A mourning picture of a woman standing beside a tomb, surrounded by a folk art landscape highlighted with trees and buildings, the tomb plaques inscribed In memory of Rob Francis Who departed this life Nov 14th 1804(?) agd 93(?) years and(?) Theodale Gibson who died Aug 17 1825 Agd 42 years / Sacred To The memory of Both was Bernard(?) who died March 8 1819 agd 70 years and Mary his wife Who died Jan 31st Ag’d 80 years, signed l.r.

Executed by Mary Ann Putnam.

The lower margin with the following verse: From scenes that charm the giddy crowd / From empty pleasures light and proud / From every earthly care I come / To fix my eye upon the Tomb / Ah! Lonely mansion dark and drear / Corruption and the doom(?) are here / Draw back thy curtain let me see / Where thou has spread a place for me / How few with pensive steps will tread / O’er the green turf that shields my head / To mark the spot or from the sigh / Or gently wipe the tearful eye / Then cheerful would I be removed / From all that I have seen and lov’d / Then would my last, faint Accents be / Death beares me-Father-home to thee, matted and housed in a moulded wood frame with a gilt liner; 11.25 x 13.75 in. (sight). $300 - $500 1044 Folk Art Portrait of a Child Holding a Cat American, 19th century. Pastel on paper. A folk art portrait of a child with blonde hair and blue eyes holding a cat, housed in a gilt frame with a black oval mat; 11.75 x 9 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1045 Folk Art Portrait of a Woman American, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt wood frame.

A three-quarter length, folk art portrait of a woman wearing a black dress and a white lace bonnet decorated with pink and yellow flowers, the subject holding a rose in her right hand and sitting in front of a traditional portrait background of a curtain pulled back to reveal a mountainous landscape. Unsigned; back of canvas stenciled From / M.J. Whipple’s / Artists Supply Store / 35 Cornhill / Boston; 41.25 x 35.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1046 Fine Folk Art Portrait of a Woman American, first half 19th century. Oil on canvas, laid on board. A seated portrait of a woman in a black dress with lace collar, holding a book and resting her arm on a table next to a single rose, against a background of trees with a house in the distance. Includes fine details of jewelry and small shears hanging from the sitter’s belt. Unsigned, housed in a wood frame; 29.5 x 23.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000

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1047 Folk Art Portrait of John Marland

by Nathaniel Lakeman Nathaniel Lakeman (American, 17561830). Oil on canvas-covered board, housed in a gilt frame. A folk art portrait of a young gentleman, verso inscribed John Marland / Painted By N. Lakeman / Salem, Mass / No 102 April 1826; 26.75 x 22.5 in. (sight).

According to the United States Federal Census of 1850, John Marland (American, b. 1803) lived in Andover, Massachusetts where he worked as a manufacturer. $1,500 - $2,500

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1048 Portrait of a Woman in a White Dress, Attributed to Gilbert Stuart Attributed to Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828). A late 18th century oil on wove canvas, portrait of a woman, purportedly George Washington’s ward, wearing a white dress. Unsigned; 23.75 x 27.25 in. (sight).

This work is not listed in Park’s Illustrative Descriptive List of his Work, but is purported by the consignor’s family to be of “George Washington’s ward”. The likely sitter would be Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington’s step-granddaughter, whom the Washingtons’ raised after the death of her father. The canvas is late 18th century, and the rendering of the sitter is consistent with Stuart’s manner. $4,000 - $6,000

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1049 Portrait of Eleanor and Rosalba Peale by Anna Sellers Anna B. Sellers (American, 1824-1905). Oil on board, housed in gilt frame. A double portrait of painter Rembrandt Peale’s two daughters, Eleanor and Rosalba, copied after Peale’s own painting titled The Sisters. Seller’s was the granddaughter to Charles Willson Peale. The portrayal shows the two sisters side by side, one girl having her hand on her sister’s coat.

Unsigned, but with a letter by Sellers, who was Peale’s niece, affixed to reverse of frame; 24 x 18 in. (sight).

Directly descended in the family of the artist; the artist was granddaughter to Charles Willson Peale, genealogical information available on request. $3,000 - $5,000 1050 Portrait of a Young Woman American, early 19th century. Oil on board, housed in black painted frame with nameplate reading Lucy Nason Adams/ 1814. A half-length seated portrait of a young woman in a white dress with red shawl. Unsigned. Later writing on verso in graphite Lucy Nason/Belle of Belfast; 25.5 x 20.75 in. (sight).

The sitter is purportedly Lucy Nason Adams, wife of Lynda Adams of Vermont, painted around the time of her wedding.

Lynda was a descendant of Henry Adams (1580-1646) and distant relative of the Adams’ presidents. $300 - $500 1051 Portrait of a Gentleman Probably American, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt gesso frame. A half-length portrait of a portly gentleman, wearing a dark blue jacket over a striped yellow vest and holding a silver snuff box. Unsigned; 28.75 x 23.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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1052 Folk Art Portrait of a Young Gentleman American, 19th century. Oil on board, housed in a lemon-gilt frame. A half-length portrait of a seated young gentleman, wearing a dark jacket over a striped vest, with a glove on his left hand. Unsigned; 23.75 x 19 in. (sight). $600 - $800

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1053 Portrait of a Lady American, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt gesso frame. A half-length portrait of a seated lady wearing a lace scarf and a blue dress. Unsigned; 29.5 x 24.5 in. (sight). $300 - $500

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1054 Portrait of a Young Lady American, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame.

A half-length portrait of a seated young lady wearing a black dress with a lace collar, with a bracelet on her left wrist.

Unsigned; 29.5 x 24.5 in. (sight).

The subject is purported to be a family member of David Rittenhouse (American, 1732-1796) and is accompanied by a letter from one of his heirs. Rittenhouse was the treasurer of Pennsylvania before becoming the first Director of the United States Mint. $300 - $500 1055 Portrait Miniature, Attributed to Rufus Porter (American, 1792 to 1884) New England, ca 1830s. A watercolor half-length portrait miniature of a gentleman in profile, attributed to Rufus Porter (American 1792-1884) a drape and column in the background, in a later frame; 5 x 4.5 in. (sight). $500 - $700 1056 Life-Size Silhouette of a Woman in Blue American, 19th century. A life-size silhouette of a mature woman wearing a bonnet and facing to the right, hollow cut against a blue background with hand stitching around the sides, housed in a period wood frame with a gold-painted interior edge; 16 x 12 in. (sight). $200 - $400

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1057 Clews Staffordshire Landing of General Lafayette Platter and Dish English, second quarter 19th century. A historical blue Staffordshire platter and dish depicting the Landing of Gen. Lafayette at Castle Garden of New York, 16th August 1824, scenes bordered by flowers and vines, both impressed with Clews Staffordshire mark; platter lg. 15.5, wd. 11.5 in. $500 - $700 1058 Clews Wilkie Series Dishes English, 19th century. An assembled group of twenty three blue and white printed dishes by Clews, including a soup tureen, two oval vegetable dishes, three platters, a gravy tray, a soup plate, two soup bowls, two bread and butter plates, three dessert plates, three salad plates and five dinner plates. Each dish features a scene by David Wilkie (1785-1841) and is stamped or impressed.

Scenes represented include “ The Letter of Introduction,” “The Rabbit on the Wall,” “The Valentine,” The Errand Boy,” “Playing at Draughts,” “The Escape of the Mouse” and “Christmas Eve”; largest platter lg. 19 in. $400 - $600 1059 Clews Wilkie Series Tea and Coffee Service English, 19th century. A partial tea and coffee service by Clews including a coffee or punch pot, a large teapot, a small teapot, two covered sugars and a creamer. Each piece is printed with David Wilkie’s (1785-1841) design “Christmas Eve” and marked for Clews; coffee pot ht. 12 in. $400 - $600 1060 Cincinnati Scovil & Co Coin Silver Julep Cups Cincinnati, Ohio, ca 1830s. A pair of coin silver julep cups by Scovil & Co., each of slightly tapering form with reeded rim and foot, one engraved Premium, probably an agricultural award, and both stamped; ht. 3.5, dia. 2.75 in., silver wt. 7.958ozt (247.5g).

Note: Polanski Scovil (b. 1808-d. 1884) Cincinnati, Ohio, moved from New York to Cincinnati in 1832. He was briefly in partnerships with Edward Kinsey (Scovil & Kinsey, 1836) and with Bushnell Willey (Scovil, Willey & Co. 1836). $500 - $700

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1061 Cincinnati Coin Silver Julep Cups Cincinnati, Ohio, ca 1830s. A monogrammed coin silver julep cup by Scovil, Willey & Co. and another by Willey & Blaksley, monogrammed and engraved Virginia, both cups stamped for maker and Cincinnati; ht. 3.5, dia. 3 in., silver wt. 9.164ozt (285g).

Note: Willey & Blaksley were active in Cincinnati from 1829-1835, at which point Bushnell Willey briefly went into business with Pulaski Scovil. $500 - $700 1062 Pair of Cincinnati Kinsey Coin Silver Julep Cups American (Cincinnati), 19th century. A pair of coin silver julep cups, one marked D. Kinsey, the other E. & D. Kinsey; ht. of each 3.5 in. silver wt. 8.65ozt (269.04g). $400 - $600

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1063 Large Cincinnati E & D Kinsey Coin Silver Ladle American (Cincinnati), ca 1850. A coin silver ladle with oval bowl, upturned fiddle and thread handle, sharp fins, struck with an eagle and E & D. Kinsey in a cartouche; lg. 13.25 in., silver wt. 7.87ozt (245g).

Edward and David Kinsey, brothers, had a silverware business and made the bulk of the hollowware and flatware of Cincinnati, Ohio of their time. See Beckman, p. 83. $600 - $800 1064 Duhme & Co. Coin Silver Ladle American (Cincinnati, Ohio) ca 1860s. A coin silver punch bowl ladle having a gold-washed helmet-shaped bowl, a stem with engraved and bright-cut decoration and marked, Duhme & Co.; lg. 11.5 in., silver wt. 6 ozt (201g). $200 - $300 1065 Large J. Kitts Kentucky Coin Silver Ladle American (Louisville, Kentucky), ca 1850. A John Kitts (act.

1836-1878) large coin silver ladle, marked Kitts; lg. 13.25 in., silver wt. 7.5ozt (233.27g). $500 - $700 1066 Rare American Coin Water Pitcher by Vincent LaForme & Brother American, ca 1850. A rare coin silver water pitcher, attributed to the Boston firm of Vincent LaForme & Brother, and retailed

by Boston’s Jones, Ball & Poor. The pitcher has a pear-shaped form with a blossom and branch handle, a shell-form spout with a grotesque face on the underside, and chased floral lotus design around the body, forming two cartouches, stamped on the underside Jones, Ball & Poor / Boston / Pure Coin; ht. 11.25 in., silver wt. 32.15ozt (1000g).

Descended in the family of Civil War Adjutant General Edward C. Mauran, Rhode Island $5,000 - $7,000

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1067 Boston Coin Silver Presentation Pitcher Boston, Massachusetts, ca 1860. A coin silver pitcher by Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co., with applied handle, a repoussed dentil molding at the shoulder, all rising on a round, stepped foot, engraved Silver Wedding/Presented to/Andrew J. Morse/by his/ Employees/March 3 1864, underside stamped; ht. 9 in., silver wt.

13.15ozt (409g).

Note: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co were active from 1855-1860.

Andrew J. Morse was the founder of The Morse Company, established in Boston in 1837. Still extant, The Morse Company (now Morse Diving Inc.) is one of the oldest manufacturers of diving equipment in the world. $300 - $500

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1068 Very Rare Gorham Coin Presentation Water Pitcher American, ca 1862. A very rare coin silver presentation piece presented to a Gorham employee by his colleagues on the occasion of his retirement from the firm, in the form of a water pitcher adorned with chased floral and vine motifs, a putto atop the handle, and a merchild below the spout and above the inscription Presented to / Lewis Dexter Jr./ A Token of Regard / From the Workmen in the employ of / Gorham & Co. / on his retiring from the firm / Prov. June, 1862., marked on the underside Gorham & Co. / Coin ; ht. 11.25 in., silver wt. 41.72ozt (1297.5g).

Gorham is a leading name in the history of silver production. Jabez Gorham started out as a jewelry maker before transitioning to silver goods. He was a part of various partnerships until his retirement in 1841 when he sold the business to Henry L. Webster. Webster soon decided to sell the business back to Gorham, but Gorham would only agree to the purchase if his son John joined him, forming J. Gorham & Son. The new partnership was a booming success, but in 1847 the elder Gorham once again left the firm. In 1850 the younger Gorham partnered with his cousin Gorham Thurber and the firm’s name changed to Gorham & Thurber until 1852 when they invited their cousin, Lewis Dexter Jr., to join the firm. After Dexter joined the firm, the name was changed to Gorham & Co. Under the leadership of the three cousins, the firm continued to thrive and expand, implementing mechanized production processes that allowed them to be leaders in the industry, especially in the production of hollowware and flatware. It stands to reason that given Dexter’s important role in the firm, his colleagues would only have presented him with a piece of the highest quality and finest craftsmanship. $7,000 - $9,000 1068

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1069 Colonel Orland Smith Presentation Silver Service American, ca 1872. A five piece sterling presentation service by Gorham for Colonel Orland Smith (1825-1903) including a hot water urn on stand, tea pot, coffee pot, two-handled sugar bowl and creamer, together with a silverplated and monogrammed tray

by Meridan Brittania Co, urn engraved Col. Orland Smith/From his Columbus Friends/1883, each sterling piece monogrammed S and stamped with Gorham marks and date letter E; urn ht. 18.75 in., silver wt. 204ozt (6353g).

Accompanied by a framed certificate presented to Smith by a committee of his friends and neighbors in Columbus, Ohio on

March 17, 1883. Smith and his wife were presented with the silver set because they were moving away from the Columbus area. Smith, a railroad official, served the Union Army during the Civil War as colonel of the 73rd Ohio Infantry. Notable battles in which Smith and his regiment saw action include the Second Battle of Bull Run and Cemetery Hill at Gettysburg. In the later years of the war Smith led troops in the Western theater. After the war, Smith returned to the railroad industry, serving as President of the Cincinnati, Washington, and Baltimore Railroad, Vice-President of the Baltimore and Washington Railroad, and President of the Columbus and Cincinnati Midland Railroad. $5,000 - $7,000

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1070 Silver Singing Bird Music Box French, 19th century. An .800 silver singing bird music box, the front and side panels depicting lovers and floral garlands, the hand-painted lid decorated with cherubs and musical instruments. An oval section of the lid opens to reveal an automated bird on gold filigree plate, housed in faux leather case, with French hallmark and an obscured mark; box ht. 1.5, wd. 4, dp. 2.5 in. $600 - $800 1071 Sterling Basket English, late 19th century. A sterling cast and pierced basket by James Dixon and Sons with applied foot, floral and C-scroll ornament, stamped with maker’s mark and date letter 1897; ht. 4.25, wd. 11.5 in, silver wt.

20.13ozt (626g). $300 - $500

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1072 Needlepoint Map of the World Gifted to the Empress Josephine Fanny le Gay (French, active early 19th century), ca 1810. A map of the world in silk embroidered on cotton, surmounted by a depiction of Apollo and his chariot with a reserve below reading Présente/A Sa Majesté /L’Impératrice Reine/A Rouen/(illegible) May 1810, all within a border of leaves in mustard and green. Signed l.l. Handwritten label on verso, housed in a gilt frame; 24.5 x 32 in. (sight).

Note: The label on verso reads “This map was bought by Lady Donnington in 1910, from Baron de Galland, in whose possession it had been since it was worked by his ancestress Fanny le Gay for the Empress Josephine though presented finally to the Empress Marie Louise.” The Fitzwilliam Museum holds an embroidered map of Europe by Fanny le Gay, active in Rouen, that dates to 1809, is similar in style and has an identical border.

Accompanied by George Lower, The Gettysburg Sutler Catalogue No. 35, dated Winter 1982, in which the map was previously listed as Lot B43. $2,500 - $3,500

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1073 Rare Flamestitch Men’s Pocketbook American (likely New England), late 18th century. An early men’s wool pocketbook featuring a flame stitch pattern in shades of purple, pink, green and yellow, having a silk interior with divider; lg. 7.5 in. $400 - $600 1074 American Sampler by Mary Spalding November 25th 1808 American, 1808. A colorful sampler by Mary Ann Shilcock Spalding, embroidered in center: Keep truth and justice ever on your side, let virtuous actions always be your guide, taught by M. Thornton.

Conservation report included on verso; 17 x 11 in. $300 - $500 1075 Page County, Virginia Sampler by Sarah Jane Kemp American, early 19th century. A large sampler with a border of foliage and a country home, signed in center; 16 x 17 in. (sampler only). $300 - $500

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1076 Pair of 19th Century American Samplers American, early 19th century. A pair of small samplers, probably by the same hand, one dedicated to mother and father and dated 1836, the other with geometric borders on the corners and still life in center. Each housed in bird’s eye maple frames; each 8 x 9.5 in. (framed). $200 - $300 1077 1830 Needlework Sampler by Mary Thompson American (Eastern Pennsylvania), 1830. Sampler of several needlework styles, the alphabet most prominent, then a verse, and then a pictorial of a Georgian style house flanked by urns with flowers. Lastly, the name of the maker, Mary Thompson, worked 1830; framed professionally, 24.5 x 21.125 in.

Purchased from David M. Evans Antiques, Cincinnati, Ohio $300 - $400 1078 Early Greenville, Ohio [Darke County] Sampler by Esther Zimmerman American (Ohio), 1832. An early Darke County Ohio sampler with a vine border, having upper and lower case alphabet lines followed by a house and a tree, all above a religious verse but hush my soul nor dare repine / the time my god appoints is best / while here to do his will be mine / and his to fix my time of rest / greenville ohio february 22 1832, signed Esther Zimmerman with another house and three more trees, housed in a wood frame; 16 x 10 in. (sight). $300 - $500

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1079 1840 American Sampler by Martha Wordsworth American, 1840. A colorful sampler with various tree designs and gardens, tightly woven with berry border and housed in curly maple frame; ht. 18.25 x 13.25 in. (framed). $200 - $400 1080 Needlework Portrait of George Washington American, 19th century. A needlework portrait of George Washington framed in laurel leaves and scrollwork, housed in a gilt frame; 21.75 x 17.75 in. (sight). $300 - $500

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1081 Mary Nichols Ohio Jacquard Coverlet American (Ohio), 1849. A blue and white jacquard coverlet with fringe at one edge, two corner blocks read Mary Nichols / Ohio / 1849; 82 x 74 in.

Research indicates that Mary Nichols was most likely the recipient of this coverlet, rather than the weaver. No record of Nichols as a weaver appears to be documented. $400 - $600 1082 Amish Turkey-Track Quilt American (Berlin, OH), ca 1860s. A quilt with repeating appliquéd pattern of “turkey-track” roundels and stars in acid green print fabric on quilted white ground with green print binding; 70 x 80 in.

Property from a Cincinnati, OH Collector $700 - $800 1083 African American Quilts American (Alabama, 20th century). Two pieced quilts by African American quilters from the American South, an asymmetrical geometric quilt by Mozell Benson in printed and solid silk pieces and a cotton quilt by Lureca Outland featuring a primary cotton leaf pattern in printed fabrics on yellow blocks and a pink ground. Lot includes the exhibition catalog For John Cox’ Daughter: African American Quilts from the Southeastern United States; 79 x 81 in. (larger).

Both quilters were featured in the exhibition, For John Cox’ Daughter, held at the University of Michigan in 1991. The quilts in this lot were purchased at the exhibition. $400 - $600

1084 American Painted Blanket Chest American (possibly Maine), early 19th century. A six-board blanket chest in red paint with hinged top and bootjack ends; ht. 25.25, wd. 52.5, dp. 16.75 in. $500 - $700 1085 H. Bowerman Clyde, Ohio Paint-Decorated Blanket Chest American, 19th century. A blanket chest of mixed woods and dovetailed construction, having a molded lid and base and rising on turned feet, the polychrome exterior with black swirls and green striping against a putty-colored ground, signed on the back H. Bowerman / Clyde / Ohio; ht. 20.5, wd. 37, dp. 18.5 in. $600 - $800 1086 Child’s Painted Blanket Chest American, 19th century. A small child-sized blanket chest in white pine having brown paint with yellow line decoration, (later) lift top till, and the name “Cora” written in cursive on inside lid; ht. 17.75, wd. 28, dp. 13.5 in.

Purchased from Jeffrey Tillou Antiques, Litchfield, Connecticut $400 - $600 1087 Paint-Decorated Blanket Chest, Probably Pennsylvania American (Probably Pennsylvania), 19th century. A pine blanket chest of dovetailed construction, having a molded lid and base and strap hinges, the interior with a covered till, all rising on bracket feet, the polychrome exterior with yellow sponge-decorated bull’seyes against a red ground; ht. 22.75, wd. 39.75, dp. 19.25 in.

Purchased from Stephen Douglas Antiques of Rockingham, Vermont $500 - $700

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1088 Queen Anne Button Foot Tavern Table American (New England, possibly Massachusetts), 18th century. A Queen Anne button foot tavern table in cherry with pine secondary in old red stain, having a two-board top, a single drawer, all on turned legs; ht. 26.5, wd. 41.5, dp. 23.75 in. $500 - $700 1089 Three-Drawer Blanket Chest, Probably Pennsylvania American (probably Pennsylvania), late 18th century. A pine and poplar blanket chest of dovetailed construction, having a molded lid and base with three drawers, the side panels fitted with iron handles and the lower front corners of the case having carved details, the interior with a covered till and retaining its key for the working lock mechanism, all resting on bracket feet and decorated in original blue paint with red accents, stenciled ML / FR / 1786 on the front; ht. 28.75, wd. 50, dp. 23.25 in.

Property from the Estate of a Cincinnati, OH Collector $600 - $1,000

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1090 Western Pennsylvania Secretary Bookcase American (Western Pennsylvania), 19th century. A walnut secretary with cherry bookcase, married, with poplar secondary, the upper case with broken scrolled pediment, an inlaid plinth and shaped paneled doors, and having mortise and tenon construction. The secretary with a fitted interior over three long drawers. Brasses are original. Mary Meyer South 51? written in pencil on drawer underside; ht. 106, wd. 44, dp. 22 in. $900 - $1,200 1091 Cherry Scroll-Top Corner Cupboard American, 19th century. A two-piece corner cupboard in cherry and pine, the upper section featuring a scroll-top with three carved finials over an arched, glazed door opening to a blue-painted interior with shelves, the lower section with two paneled doors, all rising on bracket feet; ht. 88.5, wd. 46, dp. 33 in. $800 - $1,200

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1092 Virginia Step-Back Cupboard American (possibly Virginia), late 18th century-early 19th century.

A step-back cupboard in poplar with traces of old paint, the upper section with a flared and molded cornice over two nine-light glazed doors flanking a three-light glazed central panel, over a pie shelf. The lower section with four graduated drawers centered by two paneled doors, flanked by quarter columns, all rising on bracket feet; ht. 86, wd. 63, dp. 18.5 in.

Consignor acquired the cupboard in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. $2,000 - $4,000 1093 Stepback Cupboard in Red Paint American, 19th century. A one-piece stepback cupboard in red paint, the upper section with dentil molding above two paneled doors before a four-shelf interior, the lower section having two aligned short drawers above two paneled doors opening to reveal a white-painted three-shelf interior; ht. 85, wd. 44.75, dp. 19.5 in. $500 - $800 1094 Stepback Cupboard American, 19th century. A two piece stepback cupboard in walnut having a molded cornice over two paneled door opening to interior shelves, the lower case having two drawers over short paneled doors, all rising on bracket feet; ht. 78, wd. 47.75, dp. 17.5 in. $600 - $800

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1095 Walnut Corner Cupboard American (probably Ohio Valley), 19th century. A onepiece corner cupboard in walnut, the top section with an overhanging molded cornice above double inset paneled doors, the lower section with two paneled doors, all over a shaped apron and bracket feet; ht. 87.5, wd. 47, dp. 25 in. $600 - $800

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1096 Unusual Pennsylvania Stepback Cupboard American (Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania), ca 1810-1825. An unusual stepback cupboard in cherry with pine secondary, likely from Bath, PA, the upper section having a flared architectural and moulded cornice over two six-light glazed doors with rattail hinges, flanked by turned half columns, over a pie shelf, the lower section with two aligned drawers over two paneled doors, flanked by turned half columns, all resting on turned feet. Case is mortise and peg construction.

Signed on left drawer underside Bonvolle/Bath; ht. 86.5, wd. 57.5, dp. 20.5 in. $1,000 - $2,000 1097 Pine Food Safe in Red Wash American, 19th century. A pine food safe in red wash, having a molded top and base with one paneled door opening to a three-shelf interior, all rising on straight sides with bracket feet and scalloped ends; ht. 52.5, wd. 30.25, dp. 20 in. $500 - $700 1098 Glazed Door Stepback Cupboard American, 19th century. A two-piece stepback cupboard in mixed woods with poplar secondary, the upper case having a molded cornice over two glazed doors opening to interior of four shelves, the lower case having four drawers over shaped apron and bracket feet; ht. 83.5, wd. 73, dp. 19 in. $800 - $1,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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1099 Cherry Stand in Old Paint American, 19th century. A round top candlestand in cherry with old paint and iron ring brace, on turned support and three cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; ht. 25.5, dia. 18.25 in. $300 - $500

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1100 Southern Cherry Tilt Top Candlestand American (possibly Virginia), early 19th century. A candlestand in cherry having a leaf-carved, vase shaped column and reeded, out-swept legs, retains early stain; dia. 19.25, ht. 29 in. $400 - $600 1101 Virginia Cockfighting Side Chair American (Virginia), 19th century. An unusual vernacular cockfighting side chair in hickory, having an attached tray and a rushed seat; oah 33.75 in. $200 - $300 1102 Small Shaker Rocker in Red Stain American, 19th century. A child’s Shaker rocker in red stain with woven hickory seat, three arched slats, having wedged pegs and unusual set back arm supports; oah. 38 in. $300 - $500 1103 Batten-Top Work Table American (Pennsylvania), 19th century. A work table in walnut with pine secondary, pin construction, with overhanging batten top and single drawer, rising on square tapering legs; ht. 29.75, wd. 61, dp. 34.5 in. $400 - $600

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1106 Painted Wooden Window Valance American, early 19th century. A red-painted window valance featuring Dunlap-style fishtail carving; ht. 12, wd. 52.75, dp. 7 in. $300 - $500 1107 American Cherry Ratchet Candlestand American (Southern), 19th century. An early ratchet candlestand in cherry, having a two-candle arm with brass candle holders and (one) with bobeche, on a turned screw stem with a (later) dish top over three splayed legs; ht. 34, dia.15.5 in. $200 - $400 1108 Lancaster County, PA, Tall Case Clock American (Pennsylvania), ca 1830s. An elegant cherry tall case clock with sun/moon phase dial, having painted and gilt strawberries in the spandrels, not signed, but with cast iron Pennsylvania weights, the door key and pendulum included. History of clock, and its makers written in on the seat of the clock; ht. 93, dia. of dial, 14 in.

Notes: This piece comes with a paper, transcribing the provenance written on the inside seat that names the clock maker and cabinetmaker. To quote: “Made by Hamilton Ayres for D.M. Anderson, Waynesburg, PA, 1832, The case of this clock was made at Churchtown, Lancaster County, in the cabinet shop of Lot (PA. b. 1802-1877) and Evan Rogers.” Cowan’s found the profession of Lot Rogers listed as “farmer” in the 1850 U.S. Census. Also found was that Hamilton Ayres was in fact a working clocksmith who was born 1816, and died 1860 in New Holland, PA. $5,000 - $7,000

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1109 Chippendale Tall Case Clock in Cherry American (possibly Philadelphia), late 18th-early 19th century. A tall case clock in cherry with a brass eight-day time-and-strike on bell movement, the bonnet having a swan’s neck pediment with three flame finials, and an arched face door flanked by round columns, the dial polychrome painted with foliate motifs and having subsidiary calendar and seconds dials at the center, the waisted case with a central door flanked by fluted corner columns and resting on a rectangular base; ht. 94.5, wd. 21.25, dp. 11.25 in. $2,000 - $3,000 1110 Early American Tall Case Clock American (Probably New England), late 18th century. A tall case clock in pine, with an eight-day time-and-strike on bell movement, the top having a dentil-molded cornice above a dial polychrome painted with black Roman numerals on a white ground, having floral accents in the corners and a basket of flowers in the arched top, the waist with a rectangular central door flanked by fluted corner columns, the whole resting on a rectangular base with bracket feet; ht. 80.25, wd. 22.75, dp. 10 in. $900 - $1,200

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1111 Fine and Early Hourglasses American or English, 19th century. A group of three early hourglasses, having bulb-shaped glass ampules containing red and tan sand surrounded by three baluster and ring-turned wood supports, one joined at the center with twine and wax, another retaining remnants of old paint; largest ht. 5.25, dia. 2.5 in. $300 - $500 1112 Group of Iron Rush Lights with Candle Holders Likely English, 18th-19th century. A group of six rush lights, each with a candle socket, three with wooden bases; ht. 17.75 in. (tallest). $400 - $600 1113 Early Iron Table Top Lamps American, 18th-19th century. A group of six table lamps including three four-spout grease lamps, an open pan grease lamp able to stand or hand, a combination grease lamp and candlestand and a later brass candlestand in black paint; ht. 21 in. (tallest). $400 - $600 1114 Tin Crimped and Mirrored Round Candle Sconces, Plus American, early 19th century. A pair of tin candle sconces having crimped reflectors and edge pans. Reflectors have centered mirrors, framed by a crimped tin edge, PLUS a tin candle sconce with a rounded top, punched decorations, and a rectangular pan; largest ht. 10.5 in. $400 - $600

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1115 Early Tin Lanterns Including a Blown Glass Onion Lantern American, early 19th century. Two tin lanterns, both with star and diamond pierced tin details. One is a blown glass onion lantern having a cobalt font, a conical top, and ring handle. The other is a mold-blown carrying lantern having a removable font held in place by tension clips and a large ring handle; tallest ht. (with handle upright) 15.75 in. $200 - $400 1116 Pewter Tall Fluid Lamps American, 19th century. A group of four pewter fluid lamps, each on single support and round base, two having blown glass fonts and lidded side pans and two spouted lamps, one with figural finial, each with maker’s mark; ht. 14 in. (tallest). $300 - $500 1117 Arts and Crafts-Style Wall Lanterns 20th century. A pair of lanterns in the Arts and Crafts style with mica lites, pierced roofs and wall mounts; ht. 21.75 (including mounts), wd. 8.75, dp. 8.75 in. $400 - $700 1118 U.S.S. Olympia Commemorative Lantern American, early 20th century. A handled copper lantern with brass applied ornament and back-lit circular panel pierced with the text USS Olympia/May 1 1898 and patterns of stars, all on bracket feet; ht. 29.5, wd. 13, dp. 8.5 in. $500 - $700 1119 Continental Chandelier with Dragon Motif Continental, 20th century. A chandelier in mixed metals with stippling and faux graining having three tiers of lighting, a single upper light surrounded by prisms, four lights to the center tier hanging from dragon head mounts, each surrounded by prisms, and one light inside a glass and metal globe; ht. 53, dia. 31 in. $1,000 - $1,500

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1120 Traction Engine Head Lamps American. Two metal traction engine head lamps by C.T. Hamm (and Ham) Mfg Co. of Rochester, New York; tallest ht. 23 in. $250 - $500 1121 American Greek Revival Landscape American, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A landscape with a river, cliffs and trees, and ruins in the background.

Unsigned; 27.5 x 35.5 in. (sight). $2,500 - $3,500 1122 White Mountain Landscape American, 19th century. Oil on canvas. Probably a view of Mount Chocorua, New Hampshire. Unsigned; 22 x 34 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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1123 Mountainous Landscape Continental, 19th century. Oil on canvas landscape with stream through a mountain valley and two figures, unsigned; 14.5 x 17.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1124 Catskill’s Mountain View with Granville Perkins Provenance American, 19th century. An unsigned oil on canvas painting, depicting a bird’s eye mountain view. 12 x 18 in. (sight).

On verso, an inscription of the following is present: A Gentleman’s Estate in the Catskills

by Granville Perkins To R.L. & Esther Mansfield From Mrs. E.J. Slingerland. 1936 Note: Mrs. E.J.S. had a brother Fred Fred’s Wife’s grandfather was Granville Perkins (rather a noted painter). $500 - $700

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1125 Pumpkin Harvest in the Adirondacks, American School American School, late 19th century. An oil on canvas painting depicting a pumpkin harvest in a fall landscape of Upstate New York. Unsigned; 22.75 x 34.75 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 1126 Hudson River School Bridge Landscape American, mid-19th century. Oil on canvas mounted to masonite, housed in a carved gilt frame with an oval opening. A Hudson River School landscape depicting a river flowing beneath an arched stone bridge, flanked by trees and foliage. Unsigned; 14.5 x 16.75 in. (sight). $600 - $800 1126

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1127 Naive Hudson River School Landscape American, late 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a lemon gilt frame.

A naive Hudson River school landscape, having a lake with sailboats in the center of the composition, with a footbridge in the foreground and mountains in the background; 12.25 x 17.5 in. (sight).

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1128 The Lost Landscape by Alexander Van Laer Alexander Van Laer (American, 1857-1920). Oil on canvas, executed in 1890. Signed l.r.; inscribed NY; 13 x 19.25 in. (sight).

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1129 Egyptian Night - Ruins and Sunset by James Hamilton James Hamilton (American, 1819-1878). Oil on canvas. Image of reverse inscription attached with signature and date of 1863; 30 x 44.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,200 1130 Panamanian Village Attributed to Peter Baumgras Peter Baumgras (American, 1827-1904). Oil on canvas, housed in a period gilt and gesso frame. Unsigned but attributed by way of plaque; 19.5 x 29 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500 1131 Landscape with Cows by Wesley Webber Wesley Webber (American, 1839-1914). Oil on canvas board, housed in a gilt frame. A landscape with cows grazing near a lake. Signed l.r.; 19.25 x 15.25 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1132 Landscape with Hunter by Cornelius Krieghoff Cornelius Krieghoff (Canadian, 1815-1872). Oil on canvas, depicting a lone figure in snowy landscape with rifle and snow shoes. Signed and dated 1856 l.l.; 10 x 14 in. A pair of early labels on verso.

The painting was found in a prominent Detroit Estate. $5,000 - $7,000

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1133 Windmill Scene by Gustav Wolff Gustav Wolff (American, 1863-1935). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Signed l.r.; 19.5 x 25.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $3,000

1134 Winter Landscape by Gustav Wolff Gustav Wolff (American, 1863-1935). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Signed l.r.; 19.25 x 15.25 in. (sight). $1,500 - $3,000

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1135 Landscape with Path and Trees by Max Weyl Max Weyl (German born, active in America, 1837-1914). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt frame. A cloudy landscape with path and trees. Signed l.l.; 15.5 x 23.5 in. (sight). $600 - $800 1136 Three Chicks, Possibly by Ben Austrian American, 19th century. A nice small painting of three chicks, and a pair of newborns. Unsigned but in the manner of Ben Austrian; 8.5 x 10.25 in. (sight). $500 - $700

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1137 Early American Pastel Still Life American, 19th century. Pastel on paper, housed in a gilt frame. A still life of fruit arranged across a horizontal composition. Unsigned; 10.5 x 21.25 in. (sight). $200 - $300

1138 Outward-Bound (Dublin) and Homeward-Bound (New York) Lithographs by Currier Nathaniel Currier (American, 18131888). Chromolithographs on paper, housed in gilt frames, one depicting a man in ragged clothes standing by an advertisement for a trip to New York in Dublin, the other depicting the same man, in finer clothes, perusing an advertisement for a trip back to Dublin from New York. Lithographed and published

by Currier, l.l.; titled, l.c.; 10.25 x 7.25 (plate size, each). $400 - $600

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1139 City of Philadelphia HandColored Lithograph by Currier and Ives Currier and Ives (American, 19th century). Hand-colored lithograph on paper showing the city of Philadelphia, housed in a wood frame. Titled l.c.; sketched and drawn on stone by Parsons and Atwater, l.l.; 20.75 x 32.5 in. (plate size). $500 - $700

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1140 Rare 1852 Bird’s Eye View of Cincinnati by John William Hill John William Hill (American, 18121879), 1852. CINCINNATI, Covington & Newport/ From Mt. Adams- 1852. Tinted lithograph on paper. A large bird’s eye view of Cincinnati and its surrounds. Tinted by E. Michelin and published by Smith Brothers of New York. Plate size 25.25 x 40.5 in.

Cowan’s has never previously offered this bird’s eye view of Cincinnati. Among the series of sweeping views published by Hill during the 1840s and ‘50s, the views of New York and Boston seem to surface the most often, and may have been the most popular. This subject overlooks Cincinnati toward the Southwest, from Mt. Adams. The old canals (currently Central Parkway and Broadway) are visible with some traffic. $300 - $500

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1141 Collection of Avian Prints by John Gould and Edward Lear John Gould and Edward Lear (British, 1804-1881 and 1812-1888). Fifteen colored lithographs, housed in gilt frames, depicting birds and ducks, printed by Charles Hullmandel. Titled l.c.; signed l.l.; description on verso; seven vertical plates, 20.5 x 13 in. (sight) and eight horizontal plates, 13 x 20.5 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 1142 Collection of Avian Prints, One by R. Milford American, early 20th century. Four handcolored engravings on paper, unframed, depicting various birds, including Common Gallinule, Common Crake, male and female, Sabines Snipe and Brown Snipe, and Rail.

Plate numbers XXIV, XXIX, XXX, and XXXI, u.r.; one print signed l.r.; 10.75 x 16.5 in. (plate size, each). $400 - $600 1143 The Snow-Shoe Dance Color Lithograph by George Catlin George Catlin (American, 1796-1872).

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1144 Federal Inlaid Sideboard American (possibly New York) ca 1800-1810. A serpentine front sixlegged sideboard in mahogany with lightwood line and figural inlay, the conforming top over three compartments, the two at either end with bowed doors having bone shield escutcheons, the central compartment with two doors opening to an interior shelf. The quadrangular tapered front legs all topped with a flower and leaf inlay, stringing, an open oval lozenge, over another with pointed ends, the legs cuffed with line and checkered inlay; ht. 41.5, wd. 63.25, dp. 27 in. $2,000 - $4,000

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1145 Federal Mahogany Sideboard American, 19th century. A Federal sideboard in mahogany, having a rectangular top with a bowed front above a conforming case fitted with a central drawer over two cupboard doors, flanked by recessed drawers and hinged doors, the drawer and door faces embellished with cockbeading, crotch-grained mahogany veneer, and lightwood string inlay, the paneled sides having extendable leaves, all rising on six square tapered legs; ht. 41, wd. 72, dp. 20.5 in. $800 - $1,200 1146 Federal Inlaid Gaming Table American (possibly New York), 1790-1810. A Federal gaming table in mahogany having a fold-over top and conforming frieze featuring lightwood string and central eagle inlay, all rising on square tapering inlay cuffed legs; ht. 28.5, wd. 32.5, dp. 32 (open), 16 in. (closed). $800 - $1,200 1147 Federal Massachusetts Labeled Gaming Table American (East Sudbury, Massachusetts), ca 1810. A Federal mahogany and pine gaming table having serpentine front and sides, the legs protruding from reeded off-set corners, the tapered reeded legs ending in ball feet. The table bears an original label: House Furniture, of the most fashionable kind, made, sold, and exchanged, by Samuel S. Noyse [sic], Cabinetmaker, East Sudbury, near the Causeway.; ht. 29.875, wd. 37, dp. 16.25 in.

Purchased from Federated Antiques, Cincinnati, Ohio $1,000 - $1,500

1148 Virginia Hepplewhite Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase American (possibly Virginia), early 19th century. A secretary and bookcase in two parts, of cherry with poplar secondary, the upper case with line inlay around the doors opening to reveal a shelved and fitted interior, the lower case with a drop-front desk over four drawers, the desk having a fitted interior; ht. 85, wd. 35.75, dp. 20 in. $2,000 - $3,000

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1149 Mahogany Tea Table with Inlaid Star American, early 19th century. A tilt-top tea table in mahogany having a molded and scalloped edge and central compass star inlay, rising on a turned support, the base of arched legs terminating in slipper feet; ht. 27, dia. 22.75 in. $300 - $500

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1150 Turned Corner Chair American, late 18th-early 19th century.

A corner chair in maple and mixed woods with pillow crest on turned supports, having a splint seat and turned legs joined by stretchers; ht. 26.5, wd. 25.25, dp. 22.25 in. $300 - $500

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1151 Four Poster Canopy Bed American, 19th century. A canopy bed in cherry with four fluted, tapering posters, shaped headboard and spade feet; ht. 84, wd. 56, dp. 79.75 in. $500 - $700

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1152 Maple Four-Post Rope Bed American, mid-19th century. A maple bed with arched canopy and four block and turned posts, having a scrolled and paneled headboard and footboard in curly maple; ht. 88.25, wd. 54, dp. 77.75 in. $500 - $700 1153 Chest of Drawers in Walnut American (Pennsylvania), 19th century. A six-drawer chest in walnut with pine secondary featuring elements of Shaker design, having a single paneled back routed to side rails, featuring maple diamond escutcheons and single rail stiles terminating in chamfered feet; ht. 44.75, wd. 39.5, dp. 18.25 in. $500 - $700 1154 Cherry Corner Cupboard American, 19th century. A one-piece corner cupboard in cherry with inlaid lightwood escutcheons, having a molded cornice over two glazed doors with eight lights each, the lower section with two paneled doors, raised on bracket feet; ht. 86.5, wd. 52.5, dp. 26 in. $800 - $1,200 1155 Federal Giltwood Mirror American, 19th century. A round convex mirror with gilt and ebonized wood frame accented with spherules and surmounted by a carved eagle crest; ht. 39.75, wd. 23.5 in. $300 - $500

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1156 Ohio Bonnet Chest in Cherry American (Ohio), 19th century. A bonnet chest in cherry, having a rectangular top over two small drawers flanked by two deep drawers, stepped out over two recessed paneled doors, turned columns, paneled sides, on turned feet with casters; ht. 46.5, 43.5, dp. 21 in. $400 - $600 1157 Maple Inlay Chest of Drawers American (likely New England), 19th century. A four drawer chest in cherry with pine secondary, top drawer featuring cross-banding and inlaid maple panels, with single board sides, shaped skirt and bracket feet. Back board bears fragment of paper label, some illegible script visible; ht. 45.5, wd. 46, dp. 21 in. $600 - $800

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1158 Chest of Drawers with Maple Inlay American (Pennsylvania/Ohio Valley), first quarter 19th century. A chest of drawers in mixed woods having three cockbeaded short drawers over four graduated drawers of varying size, each with an inlaid panel of maple, the lower drawers flanked by reeded pilasters, all rising on turned arrow feet. Case signed inside upper left drawers, John (illegible last name); ht. 48.25, wd. 41, dp, 20 in. $800 - $1,200 1159 Kentucky Inlaid Corner Cupboard American (Kentucky), ca 1800. A one piece corner cupboard in cherry with molded cornice above a dot and dash inlay over paneled doors with light-dark-light line inlay, stylized vase and tulip inlay, the lower section doors with 4-point star inlay; ht. 85, wd. 46, dp. 22 in.

Note: Dot-and-dash inlay, stylized inlays of tulips and vases, 4-point stars are similar to that of corner cupboard in the John Hunt Morgan House, Lexington, KY, and to another bowfront cupboard, pictured in Lacer & Howard’ Collecting Kentucky: 17901860. Dot-and-dash inlay is often associated with case pieces from Franklin County, KY. It is possible that this cupboard and the other two pieces are by the same maker, or made in the same place. $2,000 - $3,000

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1160 Country Game Table in Red Wash American, 19th century. A flip-top game table in birch with gate leg and a single drawer, rising on square tapering legs and retaining an early red wash; ht. 28, wd. 35.25, dp. 17.25 in. (closed). $400 - $600 1161 Drop-Leaf Banquet End Tables in Cherry and Mahogany American, 20th century. A pair of drop-leaf banquet end tables in cherry with mahogany veneered skirts, rising on turned legs ending in ball feet, each with a swing leg to support the rectangular leaves; each ht. 30.5, wd. 44, dp. 24 in. (leaf down). $500 - $700

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1162 Cherry Sugar Chest American (probably Kentucky), ca 1820. A sugar chest in cherry with paneled sides, having a hinged lid and diamond inlay keyhole, all rising on turned legs; ht. 24.25, 34.5, dp. 16.75 in. $600 - $800

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1163 Kentucky Cherry Sideboard American (probably Kentucky), 20th century. A Southern sideboard or store display piece in cherry, the rectangular top over two aligned oversized storage drawers, rising on turned monumental legs; ht. 37.5, wd. 64.5, dp. 23.5 in. $700 - $1,000

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1164 Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest of Drawers American, 19th century. A Hepplewhite bowfront chest of drawers in mahogany, having two aligning over three graduated cockbeaded drawers, with full dust boards, oval brasses and inlaid brass escutcheons, above a shaped apron and flared French bracket feet; ht. 38.25, wd. 40, dp. 19.5 in. $600 - $800

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1168 Chauncey Jerome Gallery Clock Chauncey Jerome (American, 1793-1868), ca 1850. A gallery clock with a round mahogany case and a hinged brass bezel, having a painted zinc roman numeral dial and a rare upside down movement signed Chauncey.Jerome / New Haven.Conn / USA, retains blue paper label on the case interior; dial dia. 11.5, overall dia. 15 in.. $500 - $700 1169 Federal-Style Tester Bed American, 20th century. A curtained tester bed having a moulded cornice over carved frieze on reeded posts with carved rice ornament, solid panel headboard and Marlborough legs on plinth feet and casters; ht. 64.5, wd. 60, lg. 82 in. $600 - $800

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1170 Duncan Phyfe-Style Drop Leaf Table American, 20th century. A drop leaf table in mahogany on turned baluster support and four reeded, out-swept legs with brass terminals and casters; ht. 29, wd. 23 (closed), dp. 38.5 in. $300 - $500 1171 Duncan Phyfe-Style Sofa American, 19th century. A mahogany sofa in the style of Duncan Phyfe, upholstered in blue silk with gold bees and medallions, having a shaped and padded back with a conforming crest rail above outscrolled arms with pierced harp-shaped supports, all rising on reeded out-swept legs ending in casters; ht. 34, wd. 84.5, dp. 24.5 in. $600 - $800 1170

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1172 Diminutive Sheraton Bowfront Sideboard American (possibly Berkley County, South Carolina), early 19th century. A diminutive Hepplewhite sideboard in mahogany, with yellow pine secondary wood, with a bowfront having one conforming central drawer over an arched apron, flanked by two deep drawers, the drawers veneered in crotch-grained mahogany and cockbeaded, the whole rising on quadrangular legs; ht. 33.5, wd. 43.25, dp. 19.25 in. $900 - $1,500

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1173 New York Late Classical Server American (New York), 19th century. A late Classical server in mahogany with lightwood and brass inlays and lion mask pulls, having a rectangular splashboard, two out-set drawers over cabinet doors centering two drawers, flanked by engaged reeded spiral columns, all raised on animal paw feet; ht. 50.25, wd. 48, dp. 21.5 in. $600 - $800 1174 Classical Gilt Tabernacle Mirror American, 19th century. A tabernacle mirror with giltwood molded cornice, applied acorn pendants and spiral columns framing mirror panel, upper section of mirror featuring black and gilt reverse painting with inset print of Muses Dancing with Apollo by Baldassare Peruzzi (1481-1537); ht. 37.5, wd. 24.25 in. $500 - $700

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1175 Art Carved Mirror American (Midwestern), late 19th century. A mirror with wooden frame, having an arched crest and featuring high relief carving of oak leaves; ht. 70, wd. 43 in. $500 - $700

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1176 Walnut Marble Top Server American, late 19th-early 20th century. A server in walnut with white marble top, having two frieze drawers with heavily carved, fruit form handles, all rising over two lower shelves on fluted, columnar supports and casters; ht. 35.25, wd. 45.25, dp. 18 in. $400 - $600

1178 Forest Landscape by W.A. Eyden William Arnold Eyden (American/Indiana, 1893-1982). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A sunlit autumnal landscape with a stream running through the forest towards the foreground. Signed l.l.; 23 x 35.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1179 Farm Scene by Richard Buckner Gruelle Richard Buckner Gruelle (American, 1851-1914). Watercolor on paper, housed in a wood and gilt frame. A farm backyard scene with a man, a child, a horse, and chicken. Signed l.r.; 6.5 x 9.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

1177 Fall Scene with Cows by William Arnold Eyden William Arnold Eyden (American, 1893-1982). Pastel and oil on paper, housed in a gilt and glass frame. A pasture scene with cows grazing among trees. Signed l.l.; 15.25 x 18.75 in. (sight). $300 - $400

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1180 Indiana Landscape by Frank Girardin Frank Girardin (Indiana, 18561945). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Signed l.c.; 9.5 x 13.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 1181 California Landscape by Frank Girardin Frank Girardin (American/ Indiana, 1856-1945). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame.

Signed l.l.; 18 x 20 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1181

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1183 Landscape with Horse and Rider by Samuel P. Dyke Samuel P. Dyke (American, active 1835-ca 1870). Oil on canvas applied to board, housed in a gilt gesso frame. Signed S.P. Dyke l.r.; 23.5 x 19.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $800 - $1,200

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1184 Landscape with a Mill by Jacob Cox Jacob Cox (American, 1810-1892).

Oil on canvas. An expansive mountainous landscape with a mill and single figure. Unsigned; 31.5 x 47.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, Jan. 1978 $2,000 - $4,000

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1185 Early Indiana Landscape

by Jacob Cox Jacob Cox (American, 1810-1892).

Oil on canvas. A scene depicting a man leaning on a fence near a group of farm animals. Signed l.l.; 25.25 x 39 in. (sight). A substantial and early example of the artist’s pastoral scenes.

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $10,000 - $15,000

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1182 Forest Lake at Sunset by Henry Duessel Henry Duessel (American, 18581919). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt gesso frame. A forest lake at sunset, bordered by a sky filled with brilliant hues of blue, orange, yellow, and pink. Signed H.A. Duessel, l.l.; 17.5 x 39.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

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1186 Landscape with Brook and Trees by Charles Conner Charles Conner (American, 18571905). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A forest scene with trees and a brook. Signed l.l.; 8 x 5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $500 - $700

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1187 California Landscape by Charles Conner Charles Conner (American, 1857-1905). Oil on board, housed under glass in a gilt wood frame. A landscape with trees and a pond in the foreground and snow-capped mountains in the background. Signed Chas Conner; inscribed Calif. J.W.(?) on verso; 6.5 x 13.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, 1988 $500 - $700 1188 On the Arizona Desert by Charles Conner Charles Conner (American, 1857-1905). Watercolor on paper, unframed. A Western landscape depicting a desert scene with American Indians. Signed C. Conner; dated 1887 l.r.; titled and inscribed With Compliments / To My Friend Nordyke; 9.25 x 13.5 in.

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Harold Reisert Auction, July 1974 $300 - $500 1189 Pennsylvania Landscape by Homer G. Davisson Homer G. Davisson (American, 1866-1957). Oil on canvas. A landscape featuring a stream bordered by a tree and crossed by a stone bridge. Signed l.r.; artist’s original label from Ft. Wayne, Indiana on verso; 24 x 27 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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1190 Waterfall in the Lienthal by Marcus Mote Marcus Mote (American, 1817-1898). Oil on board, housed in a gilt gesso frame. A scene depicting a waterfall rushing through a rocky landscape, with a pair of figures in the foreground and another figure and a house in the background. Signed and dated l.l. 1888 / Marcus Mote / 12 mo; verso inscribed Waterfall in the / Lienthal / after Lauderbach. / By Marcus Mote / -12 mo. 1888. / present to / Salodus M. Slinson / New Year’s Gift (for favors recd) / 1889; 10.75 x 16 in. (sight).

Marcus Mote, born in Miami County, Ohio in 1817 to a Quaker cabinetmaker, showed an interest in art at a very early age, getting his first set of watercolors at age 12. He later married Rhoda Steddon and the couple settled in Lebanon around 1837. His early career was largely an itinerant one, although he supplemented his income with ornamental painting and received some early fame for drawing John Quincy Adams on his 1843 visit to the Golden Lamb. In 1850, by which time he had 4 children, he opened a studio in Lebanon, where he painted portraits, miniatures, landscapes, and produced daguerreotypes. He also taught painting and drawing. Around 1853, he painted a panoramic image based on Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin and it was well-received. He continued to paint portraits and landscapes in Lebanon until about 1859-60, when he decided to move his family to Richmond, Indiana. In 1869, he founded the Richmond Academy of Design for Women and continued to be instrumental in the early advocacy of art education in the state of Indiana.

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Hart Galleries, Dec. 1976 $800 - $1,000

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1191 Outstanding Winter Landscape by George Ames Aldrich George Ames Aldrich (American, 1872-1941). Oil on canvas. Probably a landscape in Southern France.

Signed l.r.; several exhibition labels on verso; 30 x 35.75 in. (sight).

A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, George Ames Aldrich studied in New York and France before making his way west to Chicago and, eventually, South Bend, Indiana in the 1920s.

While Aldrich seems not to have spent as much time, nor produced as many paintings, in France as he originally claimed, his time studying the rural landscapes of Normandy and Brittany would inform his painting for decades. Picturesque scenes such as this one, with a focus on water and rural buildings, were particularly popular with the Midwestern collectors who embraced his work.

EXHIBITED Golden Age of Hoosier Landscape: Ft. Wayne Art Museum Ft. Wayne, Indiana 3/1-7/31/1984 Regional Impressionism, The Hoosier Salon: Art Center Museum South Bend, Indiana 11/10-12/31/1979 The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Marsh Auction, Oct. 1975 $8,000 - $12,000

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1192 A Bridge in Autumn by William McKendree Snyder William McKendree Snyder (American, 1849-1930). Oil on canvas. A characteristic depiction of a forest in fall. Signed l.r., 12 x 18 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Jackson Auction, Sept. 1983. $2,000 - $3,000

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1193 Path Through the Woods John Elwood Bundy John Elwood Bundy (American, 1853-1933). Oil on canvas. Signed l.l.; 17.5 x 23.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Jackson Auction, Sept.1983 $3,000 - $5,000

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1194 Southern Indiana by William Forsyth William Forsyth (American, 1854-1935). Watercolor on paper. An Indiana fall landscape. Signed l.l., 10.5 x 14.25 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, Nov. 1977 $1,000 - $1,500

1197 Winter Evening by William Eyden William Eyden (American, 1859-1919). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A landscape depicting several log cabins on a snowy hillside.

Signed and dated l.l.; 11.5 x 17.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $300 - $500

1195 Indiana by William Forsyth William Forsyth (American, 1854-1935). Watercolor on paper. Signed l.r.; 10 x 14 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, Nov. 1980

1198 Forest Path by Thomas Worthington Whittredge Thomas Worthington Whittredge (American, 1820-1910). Watercolor on paper, matted, housed in a gilt frame. Signed Whitridge. l.l.; 22.5 x 30 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, Nov. 1969 $800 - $1,200

$800 - $1,200 1196 A Bit of Autumn, Corydon, Indiana by William Forsyth William Forsyth (American, 1854-1935). Watercolor on paper. Signed l.r.; 14.5 x 10.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, Nov. 1977 $1,000 - $1,500

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1199 Adirondack Trail by Evelynne Charlene Mess Evelynne Charlene Mess (American, 1903-2003). Aquatint etching.

An outdoors scene depicting a bridge over a forest stream. Signed l.r.; titled and numbered 26/100 l.l.; 11.5 x 9.25 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Premier Auction, 1988 $300 - $500

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1200 A Study in Green by Carl C. Graf Carl C. Graf (American, 1890-1947). Oil on heavy artist’s board, executed in heavy impasto. Signed l.r.; 15.5 x 18.75 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, Oct. 1971 $3,000 - $5,000

1202 Fall Landscape by Ruth Anderson Ruth Anderson (American, 1884-1939). Oil on board. Signed l.l.; dated 1942; 20 x 24 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, March 1972 $300 - $500

1201 Early Snow by Frederick Polley Frederick Polley (American, 1875-1958). Oil on canvas. A snow-covered landscape with trees and patches of grass showing through in the foreground. Signed l.l.; label on verso with title; 24.5 x 29.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, Aug. 1974 $1,000 - $1,500

1203 Autumn Landscape by Clifton A. Wheeler Clifton Wheeler (American, 1883-1953). Oil on canvas. A landscape depicting a path with houses in the background. Signed l.r.; 17.75 x 23.75 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Jackson Auction, 1989 $800 - $1,200 1204 North Carolina Foothills by Clifton Wheeler Clifton Wheeler (American, 1883-1953). Watercolor on paper, matted, housed in a wood frame. A landscape depicting a forest with hills in the background. Signed l.r.; titled on verso; 9.75 x 14.75 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $300 - $500

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1205 Fall Scene by Ann Ponce Ann Ponce (American, b. 1950). Oil on paper, matted, housed in a wood frame. A landscape depicting a cluster of trees with leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and red, having a house with a blue roof in the background. Signed l.r.; dated 1981; 16.5 x 22.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $300 - $500 1206 White River by Paul Hadley Paul Hadley (American, 1880-1971). Watercolor on paper, matted, housed in a wood frame. A landscape depicting a river winding through a forest, executed in pale tones of pink, green, and brown. Signed l.r.; verso retains Lyman Bros.

Indianapolis sticker; 13.25 x 18.75 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Meridian Art Gallery, Nov. 1984 $300 - $500 1207 Silver Stream by Georges LaChance Georges LaChance (American, 1888-1964). Oil on canvas. A stream scene with a horse-drawn carriage and a tree. Signed l.l.; biographical article and gallery label on verso; 30 x 36 in. (sight).

Georges LaChance was an important painter of Southern Indiana landscapes. A member, and president, of the Brown County Art Guild, he moved from Upstate New York to Nashville, Indiana, in the 1930s, and exhibited his work in a number of venues, including the Hoosier Salon.

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, July 1971 $6,000 - $8,000

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1208 Indiana Lake Scene by Ruthven Holmes Byrum Ruthven Holmes Byrum (American, 1896-1960).

Oil on canvas. A lake scene, probably near Anderson, Indiana. Signed l.c., artist information inscribed on canvas verso; 25 x 30 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $600 - $800 1208

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1209 Smoky Foothills by Randolph Coates Randolph Coates (American/Indiana, 1891-1957). Oil on canvas. An outstanding depiction of the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Signed l.r., and with several exhibition labels on verso; 31.5 x 39.5 in. (sight).

EXHIBITED Mirages of Memory- 200 Years of Indiana Art. South Bend, IN. 3/1/75-3/9/75.

Indianapolis Museum of Art 11/2/76-1/1/1977 University of Notre Dame 1/16/1977-2/27/1977 The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, June 1972 $3,000 - $5,000 1210 Seascape by Will Vawter Will Vawter (American, 1871-1941). Oil on board. An Impressionist New England coastal scene. Signed l.l.; 13.25 x 16.25 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Lyman Brothers, June 1976 $2,000 - $3,000

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1211 Fourteenth St. NY City (Night), “The Great Divide by Glen Cooper Henshaw Glen Cooper Henshaw (American, 1885-1946). Oil on canvas board. A nocturnal view of Fourteenth Street. Unsigned; titled by the artist on verso; 19 x 15.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from Dave Kessler Auction, June 1975 $4,000 - $6,000 1212 Light and Dark by Wayman Eldridge Adams Wayman Eldridge Adams (American, 1883-1959). Oil on board. An impressionistic depiction of a group of woman with flowers. Signed l.r.; titled on label affixed to frame verso; retains label from “Collectors Art Exhibit” / Sponsored By / The Plymouth Arts / Commission / Plymouth, Indiana / March 1-9 1975; 15.25 x 11.25 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, Aug. 1970 $1,000 - $1,500

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1213 The Balcony by Hugh M. Poe Hugh M. Poe (American, 1902-1973). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt wood frame. An unfinished interior scene depicting a group of people congregating within a cathedral-like interior, the charcoal lines outlining the balcony and arched roof supports remain visible and provide an interesting contrast to the dark silhouetted figures in the foreground. Unsigned; 29.5 x 29.5 in. (sight).

This painting was loaned to the Indianapolis Museum of Art for study material, owing to its still visible charcoal lines.

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists $300 - $500 1214 A Woman Asleep by John Henry Witt John Henry Witt (American, 1840-1901). Oil on canvas, housed in a gitl gesso frame. Signed JH Witt l.l.; titled on paper label on verso; 23.5 x 17.5 in. (sight).

The painting was owned by Hoboken, N.J. artist, George F. Muendel in 1871, and it’s conceivable that the subject could be a member of his family.

EXHIBITED National Academy of Design. New York, NY. 1880.

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, Jan. 1977 $3,000 - $5,000

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1215 Sketch of a Young Woman by William Forsyth William Forsyth (American, 1854-1935). Pencil on paper, housed in a gilt wood frame. Signed l.c.; verso retains Lyman Bros. Indianapolis sticker and label from “Collectors Art Exhibit” / Sponsored By / The Plymouth Arts / Commission / Plymouth, Indiana / March 1-9 1975; 9 x 7 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Private Purchase, April 1972 $300 - $500 1216 Portrait of a Lady by Marie Goth Marie Goth (American, 1887-1975). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt wood frame. A bust-length portrait of a lady with brown hair and brown eyes, the subject wearing a white blouse and a green top.

Signed l.r.; 27.5 x 21.5 in. (sight).

The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists Purchased from The Brown County Art Guild, 1978 $300 - $500

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1217 Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Churns American, 19th century. A group of two salt-glazed stoneware churns with rounded rims and applied lug handles, the semiovoid four-gallon example having a tooled shoulder below an incised 4 and featuring brushed floral designs on the front with cobalt highlights over the capacity mark and handle bases, paired with an ovoid six-gallon example, having a cobalt-painted 6 surrounded by a wreath; largest ht. 17.25, dia. 11.25 in. $200 - $400

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1218 I.M. MEAD & Co Ohio Stoneware Crock, Plus American (Ohio), 19th century. A two-gallon salt-glazed crock of ovoid form with a rounded rim, tooled shoulder, and applied lug handles, incised with a 2 above I.M. MEAD & CO and having cobalt highlights over the capacity mark, maker’s mark, and handle bases, PLUS a stoneware jar with a rounded rim, tooled shoulder, and applied lug handles, stamped IV MACHETT for Isaac V. Machett and featuring brushed cobalt floral designs on the front with cobalt highlights on the edges of the handles, PLUS a two-gallon salt-glazed crock of cylindrical form with a rounded rim and an impressed 2 on the right side, featuring a cobaltpainted capacity mark on the front surrounded by brushed lines and dots; largest ht. 10, dia. 10 in.

Mead & Co. operated in Portage County, Ohio between 1840-60.

Refer to Ohio Pottery and Glass Marks and Manufacturers by Lois Lehner, page 18. Isaac Machett was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1797 before relocating to Cornwall, New York where he made stoneware from 1850-59. $200 - $300 1219 R.T. Williams Cobalt Decorated Crock New Geneva, Pennsylvania, ca 1880. A ten gallon stoneware crock with lug handles, stenciled R.T. Williams/Manufacturer/New Geneva/PA and featuring freehand cobalt decoration, along with brown glaze lid; ht. 21, dia. 12 in. $1,000 - $1,500 1220 R.T. Williams Crock New Geneva, Pennsylvania, ca 1880. A five gallon stoneware crock by R.T. Williams with applied handles, stenciled maker’s mark and freehand cobalt stripe decoration; ht. 15.5, dia. 9.75 in. $500 - $700 1221 T.F. Reppert Two-Handled Jug Greensboro, PA, ca 1890. A five gallon ovoid jug by T.F. Reppert having two applied handles having stenciled decoration, including maker’s mark, and freehand cobalt accents; ht. 19 in. $200 - $400

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1222 Portage County, Ohio Salt-Glaze Stoneware Crock American, 19th century. A salt-glaze stoneware crock of ovoid form with two applied handles, impressed mark with cobalt accent 2 / I.M. Mead / Portage Co / Ohio; ht. 12 in.

Mead & Co. operated in Portage County, Ohio between 1840-60.

Refer to Ohio Pottery and Glass Marks and Manufacturers by Lois Lehner, page 18. $150 - $300

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1223 Ohio Pottery Frog American, 19th century. An Ohio pottery frog paperweight in a burgundy glaze; ht. 4.25 in. $400 - $600 1224 Exceptional Anna Pottery Stoneware Pig Flask American, 1888. An exceptional salt-glazed and molded stoneware pig flask of anatomically correct form by Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick, Anna Pottery, Illinois, having a hole at the rear with incised hooves and facial details. One side incised and cobalt highlighted with St Louis The future Great / The Latest and Most Reliable / Rail Road and River Guide / By / Anna Pottery / 1888. The remainder of the pig incised and cobalt highlighted with a map of landmarks including Miss River, Chester, G Tower, C & A, M & O, Short Line, O & M, Springfield, ICRR, Bloomington, Chicago the Corn City, Pullman, Kankakee, Champaign, Odin, Salem, Vincenes [sic], Centralia, Tamaroa, Duquoin, Carbondale, Anna, Cairo, Mound City, Tunnel Hill, CV & C RR, and Cincinnati the Pork City; lg. 7.75 in. $9,000 - $12,000 1225 Important East Liverpool, Ohio-Made 1933 World’s Fair Trophy American (Ohio), ca 1933. A two-handled ceramic trophy with orange lustreware decoration and silver luster trim, the body having two transfer-decorated cartouches of colorful rock doves (commonly known as pigeons), with a matching domed lid, foot with fired on inscription Chicago / Worlds Fair / Convention Race 1933, signed on bottom Bowler & Wilton / East Liverpool, OH; ht. 18.5 in.

Collected by Thaddeus Stanton, ‘The Fighting Paymaster’ $800 - $1,200

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1226 John Bennett Tall Bottle Vase John Bennett (b. England, worked in America, 1840-1907).

A tall bottle vase rising above a round foot with a bulbous body and slender neck, having all-over white and green floral decoration against a dark blue ground, signed on underside in blue J Bennett / ?(obscured when drilled through)? / N.Y., below marks in black 6 MC (monogram) 79; ht. 15.25 in. $3,000 - $5,000 1227 Barber’s Pole in Original Paint American, 19th century. A turned and polychrome barber’s pole with ball finial over a vase-form section over three-ring turning over the red and white striped painted pole; complete with two brass hanging hooks; ht. 44 in. $400 - $600 1228 Carved Barber Pole American, late 19th-early 20th century. A turned wooden barber pole, painted in red, white and blue spiral stripes, mounted on a metal stand; ht. 26 in. $300 - $500

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1229 Art Glass Barber Pole American, 20th century. An art glass and cast iron floor model barbershop pole with frosted glass globe topper and six-sided base marked Barber & Beauty Shop / Entrance 1111 Grand / Down / Stairs, electrified; ht. 82 in. $1,000 - $2,000 1230 Baird Clock Co. Advertising Clock American, ca 1890-1896. An advertising clock for John Finzer & Brothers of Louisville, Kentucky. The clock has an eight-day timepiece with the movement stamped Baird Clock Co. (Plattsburg, New York), and features several tobacco brands, including Jolly Tar. The wooden case, fronted by papier mache, originally red with gold lettering; lg. 30 in. $800 - $1,200 1231 Boot Trade Sign American. An advertising boot in tin with a leather-like texture, stamped Made in U.S.A. on underside; ht. 18 in. $300 - $500

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1232 Griffith Boot Trade Sign A tin advertising boot in black and red, with Griffith stenciled on both sides; ht. 31, wd. 21 in. $250 - $500 1233 Boot-Form Trade Sign American, late 19th-early 20th century. A solid carved wooden boot-form trade sign, painted in black and yellow to resemble a Newmarket style, the top mounted with a conforming tin sheet and an iron ring and hanger, probably used by a boot maker or retailer; ht. 30 in. (including hanger). $300 - $500 1234

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1234 Shoe Advertising Signs American, late 19th-early 20th century. Two shoe advertising signs, one framed and printed on fabric and reading THE WAVERLY SCHOOL SHOE / EXAMINE OUR CUT SHOE / Whole Cut, SEAMLESS, OAK GRAIN. / Will outwear two pairs of any other make. / FOR SALE BY / J.S. RANDALL., the other an embossed composition board with shoe in center, text reading E.A. PERKINS / THE BEST $300 SHOE / FOR SALE HERE and mounted in frame; Waverly sign 16.5 x 16.25 in. (sight), Perkins sign 13.75 x 14.25 in. (sight). $300 - $600 1235 Group of Tin Advertising Signs A group of four tin advertising signs for Nectar Tea, Clabber Girl Baking Powder, Post Toasties and Buck’s Stoves; Clabber Girl sign 11.75 x 34 in. $200 - $400

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1236 Spear & Jackson Handsaw Trade Sign English, 20th century. A trade sign in the form of an oversized handsaw, having a wooden handle connected to a serrated metal blade, the blade decorated with silver paint on both sides and a decal on one side reading SORBITIC TEMPER / MERMAID TRADE MARK / SPEAR & JACKSON / SHEFFIELD / FILES HARD & KEEPS KEEN EDGE TEETH WONT BREAK OUT / IMPROVED TEMPER / 88A; lg. 54 in. $400 - $600 1237 Jewel Stoves Tin Advertising Sign American. An enameled tin advertising sign of rectangular form with a convex curve, having a white and blue design and lettering set against a yellow ground, sign reads JEWEL / STOVES / AND / RANGES / DETROIT STOVE WORKS / LARGEST STOVE PLANT IN THE WORLD / B.S. Co., 52 State St., Chicago, and with manufacturer’s label on reverse, sign mounted on a wooden frame; ht. 20, wd. 17.75, dp. 5.5 in. $300 - $500

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1238 Lange Creamery Tin Advertising Sign A tin advertising sign in the shape of a milk can in orange and black, sign reads LANGE / CREAMERY / INC. /CASH / FOR / CREAM on both sides; ht. 27, wd. 17 in. $200 - $400 1239 Locksmith’s Key-Form Trade Sign Late 19th-early 20th century. A locksmith’s trade sign in the form of an oversized key, the iron body with a ring handle, a cylindrical shaft with two support brackets and a stepped, wooden blade, the whole decorated in old red paint; lg. 41.5 in. $300 - $500

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1244 Pocket Watch Trade Sign A cast iron and tin clockmaker’s or jeweler’s trade sign in the form of a pocket watch with a gold rim, both sides having a white face, black Roman numerals, inner ring with second hand and marked LANGZETTEL.; ht. 28, wd. 20, dp. 3 in. $300 - $500 1245 Stilson Folk Art Advertising Clock American. A folk art advertising clock in brass and gilt wood, each side with glass-covered face, inscribed Stilson / Correct Time; ht. 20.5, wd. 13, dp. 5 in. $400 - $600

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Music Hall was built in 1878, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Among the most beautiful and finest concert theaters in the world, Music Hall is still host to many artistic companies, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Opera, and the May Festival. This advertising broadside emphasizes the grandeur and high culture that were available to late 19thcentury Cincinnati residents, a wonderful example of the Queen City’s rich cultural heritage. $400 - $600 1248 90

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1249 Cincinnati-Made Brass Liquor Store Sign American (Cincinnati), last quarter 19th century. A handcarved brass advertising sign for I. Kaufmann & Co. / Liquor Dealers, stamped at the bottom F.I. Hoefle 179 Race St. Cin. O; 10 x 60 in.

This wonderful advertising piece was engraved by Francis I. Hoefle, an engraver working in Cincinnati in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The sign originally hung in Isaac Kaufmann’s liquor store in nearby Hillsboro, Ohio. In State Centennial History: The County of Highland, Kaufmann was described as “a public-spirited citizen of Hillsboro” and it was noted that despite his German birth, he was “decidedly American in his manners and methods. He combines the German level-headedness and prudence with the American push and originality, a combination that has enabled him to succeed and thrive, no matter what the obstacles might be.” Kaufmann opened his liquor store shortly after arriving in Hillsboro in 1875, and in 1880 his brother-in-law joined him in business. Business thrived and a wholesale store was operated in Cincinnati by Kaufmann’s son around the turn of the century.

It is interesting to note that Kaufmann resided in Hillsboro, which played an important role in the history of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the prohibition movement. The WCTU was founded in Hillsboro in December 1873, and went on to become a national organization. The women would pray in front of saloons and other establishments that sold liquor, in their mission to create a “sober and pure world”. It is almost certain that Kaufmann’s liquor store was one of the businesses targeted by such “crusades”, his store having opened just a short time after the WCTU was founded. $1,500 - $3,000 1250 Diamond Safety Matches Advertising Art American, ca 1948-1964. A monumental match box constructed of wood and heavyweight cardboard, with striking panels to sides, and containing 24 individual wooden matchsticks with realistically painted heads; ht. 27, wd. 18.5, dp. 6.5 in.

The Diamond Match Company was established in 1881 by O.C. Barber when two of the largest match makers merged. The BFD Division was founded in 1948. In 1986 The Diamond Match Co became part of Diamond Brands and is still a leader in the industry.

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1251 Key for Governor Folk Art Campaign Sign American, ca 1938. A figural campaign sign in pine in the form of a key, having painted decoration and reading Key for Governor, the bit of the key is in the shape of the state of Oklahoma; lg. 35.25, ht.

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Note: Sign was produced for William Shaffer Key who ran as the Democratic candidate for governor of Oklahoma in 1938. A brief biography is included with the sign. $200 - $300 1252 Chicken Weathervane Mid-20th century. A sheet iron full-bodied chicken weathervane in original old paint having a red crown and wattle and a white body; ht. of chicken 25, wd. 23 in.

Purchased in Harland County, Kentucky. $800 - $1,200

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1253 Large Sporting Scene with Pointer and Duck by Arthur Gastright, 1908 Arthur Gastright (American, late 19th-early 20th century). Oil on canvas. A sporting scene depicting a pointer or spaniel clutching a duck in its mouth. Signed and dated 1908, l.l.; 25.5 x 31.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1254 Fine Pair of Etchings by Aiden Ripley and Richard Bishop Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975). Etching on paper. Three Pintails. Signed in margin; 10 x 12.5 (plate size).

Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, 1896-1969). American Widegeon.

Etching on paper. Signed in margin; 6 x 8.5 in. (plate size). $500 - $700 1255 Tin Decoys American, late 19th century. Two tin decoys, one a Ruddy Turnstone, mounted on driftwood, the other a Black Bellied Plover, mounted on wood base, both with patent date 1874; tallest ht. 10, lg. 3 in. $200 - $400 1256 Duck Decoys Three duck decoys, including a drake mallard attributed to Wilfred J. Bush, Pekin, Illinois; ht. 6, lg. 16.5 in., a drake mallard attributed to Carl Stattler, Iowa; ht. 7, lg. 16 in., a female mallard duck, attributed to J.R. Wells; ht. 6, lg. 16 in. $400 - $600

1261 Early Drake Canvasback from Wisconsin American (Wisconsin), ca 1900. An early Drake Canvasback, unknown maker, with J.W. carved on bottom of body and 1900 written in ink; overall lg. 16 in. $300 - $500 1262 Evans Decoy Co. Oversized Drake Canvasback American (Ladysmith, Wisconsin). An oversized Drake Canvasback decoy, with original paint and red glass eyes, bottom stamped Evans Decoy Co.; lg. 18 in. $700 - $900 1263 Mason Redhead Drake American. A Mason Decoy Factory high-grade Redhead Drake decoy; lg. 14.5 in. $500 - $700 1264 Turned Head Drake Canvasback by Fred Yanik American. A Turned Head Drake Canvasback with glass eyes and some wood scarring, marked on the bottom in ink Fred Yanik / 1930; lg. 15 in. $300 - $500 1265 Hollow Bluebill Hen from St. Clair Flats American. An excellent hollow-bodied Bluebill Hen decoy from St. Clair Flats; lg. 14.25 in. $300 - $500

1257 English Pigeon Decoys and Black Tern Carving by Lou Reineri Two wooden English Pigeon decoys, one with metal bill and tail, both on wood stands, and a wooden Black Tern carving by Lou Reineri, on driftwood stand; largest ht. 5, lg. 19 in. $300 - $500

1266 Canvasback by Jim Currier (Havre de Grace, Maryland) American. A Canvasback hen by Jim Currier (Havre de Grace, Maryland), body was made from an old barn beam complete with wooden pegs; lg. 14 in. $700 - $900

1258 Rare Hen Canvasback Decoy by Gus Moak of Tustin, WI American. A Canvasback hen by Gus Moak (Tustin, Wisconsin, 18521942), with slightly turned head, original paint and glass eyes, having tie down and weight on bottom; lg. 16 in. $800 - $1,200

1267 Classic Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Decoy by Sylvester Swedeski American. A Canvasback Drake decoy by Sylvester Swedeski (Neenah, Wisconsin), having yellow glass eyes; lg. 17.5 in. $300 - $500

1259 Rare Drake Canvasback by Leonard Pryor American. An original and rare decoy by Leonard Pryor (Elkton and Chesapeake City, Maryland, 1876-1967), finely carved with great lines and shape. Pryor’s decoys are recognized for their fine heads and nostril carving on the bills; lg. 15 in. $400 - $600

1268 Evans Drake Canvasback by Evans Co. of Ladysmith, WI American (Ladysmith, Wisconsin). A Canvasback Drake by Evans Decoy Co., with red glass eyes; lg. 15 in. $400 - $600

1260 Hen and Drake Canvasback Decoys Made in St. Clair Flats American (Michigan). Two hen and drake Canvasback decoys from St. Clair Flats; largest lg. 17 in. $400 - $600

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1269 Drake Bluebill by Doug Jester, Chincoteague, VA American. A Drake Bluebill by Doug Jester (Chincoteague, Virginia), retaining original paint; overall lg. 15.25 in. $700 - $900

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1270 Drake Canvasback Decoy by Roger Dolson, Sr., Chatham, Ontario American. A Drake Canvasback decoy by Roger Dolson (Mitchell’s Bay, Ontario, 1911-1979), retaining much of the original paint with yellow glass eyes and humpback, weighted bottom; overall lg. 15 in. $400 - $600 1271 Canvasback Pair of Decoys by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD American. A pair of Canvasback decoys consisting of a drake and hen made by Madison Mitchell (Havre de Grace, 1901-1993), having original paint with marking on the bottom of the drake Madison Mitchell 1948 Havre De Grace, MD with HMM carved in the bottom of the body; largest lg. 15.75 in. $600 - $800

1275 Rare Hen Mallard by Ben Schmidt of Monroe, MI American. A Hen Mallard carved by Ben Schmidt (Detroit, Michigan), with excellent feather stamping and raised wing carving and glass eyes, original paint; lg. 15.75 in. $600 - $800 1276 Drake Pintail by Robert Elliston of Bureau, IL American, ca 1890. A Pintail Drake by Robert Elliston (Bureau, Illinois, 1847-1911), appears to be in original paint; lg. 16 in.

Elliston is recognized as one of the top master decoy carvers in Illinois. $1,000 - $1,500 1277 Early Illinois Drake Mallard Decoy American (Illinois), ca 1880. An early Drake Mallard decoy; 15 in. $400 - $600

1272 Drake Mallard by Jack Schwartz, Lacon, IL American. A Drake Mallard by Jack Schwartz (Lacon, Illinois); overall lg. 17 in. $400 - $600

1278 Drake Canvasback by Bob Litzenburg, Elkton, MD America (Maryland), ca 1930. A drake Canvasback decoy by Bob Litzenburg of Elkton, Maryland; lg. 14.75 in. $400 - $600

1273 Drake Mallard Decoy by George Kessler, Perkin, IL American. A Drake mallard decoy by George Kessler (Perkin, Illinois), retains original paint; overall lg. 16.25 in. $500 - $700

1279 Folk Art Bird Carvings by Thomas Richards Thomas Richards (American, 1887-?). A group of fourteen folk art bird carvings of different species, real and whimsical. Each one is hand painted and presented on a wooden base, marked with the artist’s name and age; largest ht. 7.25, lg. 11.25 in.

Richards was born in England and came to the United States at the age of 20. He lived in Haddon Heights, NJ and worked as a carpenter.

Each of the carvings in this lot was created between the years 1981 and 1983, when the artist was in his mid-90s. $300 - $500

1274 Pair of Mason Drake Bluebills American. A pair of Mason Decoy Factory Drake Bluebills, one with a 3 inch iron bar attached; largest 14 in. $600 - $800

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1280 Folk Art Carved Box American, late 19th-early 20th century. A carved and stippled folk-art box having a brass-hinged lid and a lined bottom, the exterior carved with various flowers, grapes, and cattails, the negative space stippled, a small bud carved onto the lid serving as a handle; ht. 5.75, wd. 8, dp. 7.75 in. $300 - $400

1283 Folk Art Carved Frame with Shackled Chief American, late 19th- early 20th century. A carved folk art frame with crest featuring a shackled chief with paint decorated headdress, applied carvings of teepees and a blank inscription plate. Written on verso The carved head/ represents/ the old chief/ in the (illegible) The picture (illegible) The Renegade Painted in 1886; ht. 34, wd. 23.5 in. $400 - $600

1281 Wallpaper Bandbox with Classical Motifs American, 19th century. An oval pasteboard bandbox of hand-stitched construction, the wallpaper decorated with blue and white acanthusleaf capitals while a brown branch of yellow flowers and green leaves covers the edge of the lid; ht. 10.75, dia. 14.25 x 12 in. $300 - $500

1284 Folk Art Painted Bootstool and Lamp Base American, 19th century. A painted boot stool with boot jack ends and a folky wooden lamp base, depicting an owl in a tree, peering down at a mouse; painted stool ht. 8, lg. 13.5 in, and lamp base ht. 8.5 in. $300 - $500

1282 New England Cherry Hanging Pipe Box American (Hudson River Valley), ca 1800. A tall cherry box having a pierced hanging loop with cutout scrolls on back board and side tops, a molded drawer face with brass knob; ht. 18.5, wd. 6, dp. 4.25 in.

Note: The same box sold at Skinners, Nov. 6, 2005, Lot 83. $400 - $600

1285 Noah’s Ark Painted Chest American, 20th century. A chest painted all-over with a scene of animals boarding Noah’s ark with painted verse from Genesis 7:9 on lid and painted on back please note: This particular piece was/deliberately painted/”primitive” vein to/compliment the distressed/nature of the wood/ Elizabeth K White 4/29/91; ht. 37, wd. 41.5, dp. 20 in. $300 - $500 1286 Graterford Prison Marquetry Child’s Chest and Mirror American, 20th century. A child’s chest of drawers of mixed woods, with tilting beveled mirror flanked by two handkerchief drawers, the base having three drawers, all with elaborate marquetry work; ht. 33, wd. 22, dp. 11.25 in.

Dr. Lester Hergesheimer, a surgeon in Philadelphia, made weekly visits to the Graterford Prison in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to treat prisoners. He commissioned this piece as a gift for his four year old daughter in 1937. The Graterford Prison, known today as SCI Graterford, is still in operation as a maximum security penitentiary.

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1287 Carved Folk Art Hound in Wood and Plaster American. A folk art carved sculpture of a dog lying down with head erect and front legs outstretched, in wood with plaster coating, traces of old blue and white paint visible; lg. 15.5, ht. 9 in. $300 - $500 1288 Papier Mâché Dog American. A papier mâché dog figurine seated on an oval base, painted black and white with red collar; ht. 8.5, base wd. 7 in. $400 - $600 1289 Pottery Dog Bank American, 20th century. A pottery coin bank in the form of a standing dog, painted yellow and brown with a coin slot on the back of the head; ht. 12, lg. 12.5 in. $300 - $500

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1290 Plaster Bulldog Model American, late 19th-early 20th century. A plaster model of a bulldog wearing a red collar with gold studs, having glass eyes and realistic black and white markings; ht. 14, lg. 17 in. $300 - $500 1291 Folk Art Double-Hemisphere World Map American, 19th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. A folk art double-hemisphere world map, featuring hand-drawn and labeled continents, oceans, and countries, the background embellished with floral vines, eagles, and angels, housed in a wood frame; 21.75 x 29.5 in. (sight). $200 - $400 1292 Knowles Maxim Real Pen Works American, 19th century. This assemblage of Knowles Maxim real pen works demonstrates the beautiful art of American Calligraphy. The lot includes: a finely-detailed drawing of an eagle with a snake in its talons, a real pen work deer drawing featuring the intricate detail typical of Knowles Maxim and dated 1881, with a banner stating Real Pen Works, a Stag Hunt Flourishes drawing depicting a stag being hunted by two dogs, and a large drawing featuring an eagle and a lion, along with a paragraph about writing. 16.5 x 21 in. (largest, sight). $300 - $400 1293 Nantucket Lightship Basket, Plus American, ca. 1870s. An oval Nantucket lightship basket, reportedly made by Captain Thomas S. James (1811-1885), South Shoal Lightship, with a carved hardwood swing handle, H / H W L inscribed on bottom; ht. 6.5, wd. 14, dp. 9.75 in., PLUS a small round Nantucket lightship basket with a swing handle, signed on bottom John Bayer 1981; ht.

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The consignor purchased the larger basket from Smudge Antiques in Nantucket, Massachusetts in 1982. The proprietor of Smudge had been told by Paul Madden, a Nantucket basket expert and proprietor of Paul Madden Antiques, that the basket was definitely made by Captain James. The Smudge proprietor also stated that the basket had been owned by the actress Helen Vinson. Correspondence from the Smudge proprietor to the consignor is included with the lot. $400 - $600 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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1296 Rare Andrew Clemens PintSized Sand Bottle Andrew Clemens (American, 18571894), ca 1884. A Clemens sand bottle in a pint-sized apothecary bottle with a floral design on one side, the other having a dedication and scrolling accents in colored sand Our Emma. with layered, colored sands in varying patterns, a few remnants of the original label remain on the bottom, and an original band with a checkered diamond pattern at the top of the bottle remains intact and hides the seal; ht. 9 in.

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1294 Figural Reverse-Painted Game Board American, late 19th-early 20th century. A reverse-painted, glass game board, having a central, marbleized checkerboard surrounded by a border of storks on the right and left, a hound chasing a stag on the top, and a hound pulling a man in a sled on the bottom, the corners with foliate motifs, housed in a reeded wood frame; 18.5 x 18.5 in. (sight). $700 - $900 1294

1295 Tramp Art Church-Form Jewelry Box and Tower American, late 19th-early 20th century. An outstanding tramp art jewelry box in the form of a church and a tower, the church having a hinged lid disguised as a roof with a coin or paper slot, a central steeple, and two dormers, the windows covered with hinged shutters and fitted with green and amber glass panes, the interior opening to reveal a rectangular mirror surrounded by layered chip carvings embellished with gold and silver polychrome paint, all above a compartmentalized jewelry box lined with blue and green velvet, the front of the church having hinged doors with gold knobs and opening to reveal a conforming mirror. Bordered on the right by a tower composed of five removable sections, each decorated with layered chip carvings and gold-painted rosettes, the bottom four sections having a combination of windows and doors with hinged shutters and red, green, blue, amber, or mirrored glass panes. The church and tower can be completely removed from the base by turning the chip-carved fasteners located near the corners; ht. 24.75, wd. 29.75, dp. 13.75 in. $300 - $500 1295 98

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1297 Folk Art Model Sidewheel Paddle Steamer, Sara American (Ohio), ca 1977. A folk art model of a sidewheel steam boat, Sara, complete with dummy engine, boilers, working helm and cargo. The Sara is one of twelve boats built by Cincinnatian Jim Heath in the 1970s; ht. 29.5, wd. 15.75, lg. 54 in. $400 - $600 1298 Folk Art Model Rear Paddle Wheel Steamer, Flyer American (Ohio), ca 1975. A folk art wooden model rear paddle wheel steamer, made by Cincinnatian Jim Heath.

One of only twelve models Heath created, steamers were his favorites; ht. 26, wd. 11.25, lg. 58 in. $400 - $600 1299 Folk Art Model Paddle Steamer, Ginny Hunter American (Ohio) ca 1975. A folk art wooden model of vessel called the Ginny Hunter, a red and white steamer paddle boat with red wheel and smoke stacks. The Ginny Hunter is one of twelve marine models made by Cincinnatian Jim Heath in the 1970s; ht. 22.5, wd. 11.25, lg. 51 in. $400 - $600

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1309 Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane American, 20th century. A full-bodied copper ‘running horse’ weathervane with zinc ears, and good vertigris surface, vestiges of sizing and gold leaf, all on a later horizontal rod and metal stand; ht. 18, lg. 29.5 in.

Note: This form is actually of a Standardbred trotter.

Most often, trotters had sulkies, or fire wagons behind them, and many of these forms were produced. Also, many have lost their sulkies and wagons. This was probably once a trotter, unhitched from his sulky.

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Edwin Meaders comes from a family of notable folk art potters in White County, Georgia. He is the son of Cheever and Arie and the brother of Lanier Meaders.

Edwin’s grandfather, John, opened the Meaders pottery in 1893. Edwin is best known for his unique and whimsical roosters. $1,500 - $2,000 1312 Contemporary Folk Art Pottery American, 21st century. An assembled group of folk art ceramics including three face jugs, each signed and dated, and a turkey figure signed Jessie Meaders; ht. 10 in. (tallest). $400 - $600

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1313 Get up Horse by Sister Gertrude Morgan Gertrude Morgan (American, 1900-1980). Watercolor, oil and graphite on paper, signed in center, with lengthy inscription derived from Psalm 145 - 11, a vibrant depiction of carriage and angels in the distance; 9 x 18 in. (sight). Newspaper regarding the artist on verso. $3,000 - $5,000 1314 The Boy that was Half Pass Three by Sister Gertrude Morgan Gertrude Morgan (American, 1900-1980). Watercolor, oil and graphite on paper, signed l.c. and also r.c. and with lengthy graphite inscription. A newspaper article about the artist is on verso, as well as the inscribed title; 9.5 x 12 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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1315 Drake Redhead by John Dietch of Fair Haven, MI American (Michigan). A drake Redhead decoy by John Dietch of Fair Haven, Michigan; lg. 13.25 in. $200 - $400 1316 Mason Premier Grade Mallard Drake American. A Mason premier grade Mallard drake decoy; lg. 17.25 in. $600 - $800 1317 Mason Challenge Grade Drake Mallard American. A Mason challenge grade Mallard drake decoy; lg. 16 in. $1,000 - $1,500 1318 Early Dodge Factory Black Duck American, ca 1890. An early Dodge Factory Black Duck decoy; lg. 17 in. $700 - $900 1319 Early Dodge Factory Mallard Drake American, ca 1890. An early Dodge Factory Mallard drake decoy; lg. 16 in. $1,000 - $1,500 1320 Drake Bluebill by Robert McGaw, Havre De Grace MD American (Maryland). A drake Bluebill decoy by Robert McGaw of Havre de Grace, Maryland; lg. 13.75 in. $800 - $1,200 1321 Drake Canvasback by Will Heverin, Charlestown, MD American (Maryland). A drake Canvasback decoy by Will Heverin of Charlestown, Maryland; lg. 15.5 in. $600 - $800

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1322 Mason Premier Grade Canvasback Hen Decoy American. A Mason premier grade Canvasback hen decoy; lg. 14.75 in. $600 - $800 1323 Pair of Illinois River Mallards by Ignatius Stachowiak, Lasalle, IL American. A pair of Illinois River Mallards consisting of a drake and hen

by Ignatius Stachowiak (Lasalle, Illinois), having good detail and original paint feathers, marked on bottom S.K. 11 in ink; lg. 16.5 in. $1,000 - $2,000 1324 Lou Reneiri Decoys and Merganser Decoy by T.J. Hooker American. A Pintail drake decoy and preening gull decoy by Lou Reneiri, and a Merganser decoy by T.J. Hooker; Hooker decoy lg. 21.5 in. $400 - $600 1325 Contemporary Duck Decoys Three contemporary duck decoys, including a Sleeper drake Canvasback by Capt. Harry Jobes, a Green Winged Teal drake by Lou Reneiri and a Blue Winged Teal by T.J. Hooker, in the Illinois River style; largest lg. 13.25 in. $200 - $400 1326 Four Shorebird Decoys An assembled group of four shorebird decoys, including a Herter’s wooden crow decoy with detailed carving in plumage, a Black Bellied Plover from the Mackey Collection, a shorebird from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and an unidentified shorebird; tallest ht. 13.25, lg. 11.75 in. $1,000 - $1,500

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1327 Early Eider Decoy from the Coast of Maine with Stabilizer Board American. An early Eider decoy, face is void of both eyes, decoy is crudely attached to a 4 x 10 inch stabilizer board that swivels and is intended for the ocean region of Maine. Underside with two metal attachments secured by screw and bolts; overall lg. 15 in. $400 - $600 1328 Drake Canvasback Decoys American. Two drake Canvasback decoys, one by John Dietch (Fair Haven, Michigan), with red glass eyes and original paint, the other decoy by an unknown maker, with original paint but missing eyes; largest lg. 16.75 in. $500 - $700 1329 Michigan Canvasback Drakes by Mike Pavlovich A primitive Drake Michigan humpback-style decoy and a drake Canvasback decoy by Mike Pavlovich (Monroe, Michigan); largest lg.

16.5 in. $500 - $700 1330 Drake Canvasback and Drake Merganser Decoys American. Two decoys by Tory Ward (of Ward Brothers Decoys, Crisfield, Maryland), including a Drake Canvasback, 1981, and a Drake Merganser by Doug Jester (Chincoteague, Virginia); largest lg. 15.5 in. $600 - $800 1331 Two Bluebill Decoys from Canada Canadian. Two decoys, including a hollow-bodied Drake Bluebill by Grainger, ca 1920, with yellow glass eyes and slightly tilted head, and a solid bodied Bluebill by Jas F. Salisbury (Kingston, Ontario), with yellow glass eyes and original paint and weight at bottom of body; largest lg.

13 in. $400 - $600 1332 Black Painted Bluebill Decoys An assembled group of six decoys, including four hand-carved primitive decoys from Sheboygan, WI., a Coot decoy by George ‘Coot’ Garton of Wisconsin, and a Bluebill decoy from Toronto, Ontario; largest lg. 15.5 in. $300 - $500

1333 Three Canvasback Decoys An assembled group of three decoys, including a pair of Canvasbacks by the Pratt Factory (Chicago, Illinois) and a Hen Canvasback, ca 1920s, by the Sampier family (Halsen’s Island, St. Clair Flats, Michigan); largest lg. 17 in. $500 - $700 1334 Two Canvasback Decoys Two Canvasback decoys, including an early tack-eye solid Canvasback

by Jim Cockey (Kent Island, Stevensville, Maryland, 1893-1971) and a reproduction of a Lem Dudley Classic Canvasback of Knotts Island, North Carolina; largest lg. 15 in. $300 - $500 1335 Two Bluebill Drake Decoys Two Bluebill drakes, including one by Zeke McDonald (St. Clair Flats, Michigan), the other by Wells of the Wells Lbr. Co. (Wells, Michigan); largest lg. 15 in. $500 - $700 1336 Mason Drake Mallard Decoy American. A Mason Decoy Factory drake Mallard, retaining original paint with glass eyes; lg. 16 in. $300 - $500 1337 Lou Reineri Decoys and a Charles Walker Pintail Reproduction

by T.J. Hooker A pair of drake and hen duck decoys by Lou Reineri, marked on bottom Wood Duck Hollow Carved Working Decoy and signed and dated ‘94, and a reproduction of a Charles Walker Pintail decoy by T.J. Hooker; largest lg. 19.25 in. $300 - $500 1338 Mallard Drake Decoy American. A Mallard drake decoy; lg. 17.5 in. $400 - $600

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1339 H. Lewis’ Patent Model of Safety Fuse Machine, 1838 American, 1838. A Machine for making safety fuse for conveying fire in blasting locks, 1838, in rosewood, a highly complicated gear system, scaffold framed; ht. 13.5 in. Original patent label, and Rundle Gilbert label.

Previously from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert’s Patent Models, Garrison, NY $500 - $800

1343 The Patent Elevating Dental Chair, 1869 American, 1869. Merritt Asay’s Elevating Dental Chair, in mahogany.

Original inscribed patent label from Asay, and wonderful stenciling at the crest and base of chair in gilt. Cranking mechanism lowers and raises seat of chair; ht. 16 in.

Previously from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert’s Patent Models, Garrison, NY $600 - $800

1340 J. Smolinski’s Patent Model for Porcelain Ware Stove, 1838 American, 1838. A tin patent model for a porcelain firing system, with original label for patent, as well as Rundle Gilbert auction label; ht. 12.75 in. $500 - $700

1344 Charles Hermance’s Patent Model for Canal Boat, 1872 American, 1872. An aluminum canal boat model, an improvement example, submitted 1872, with additional hand inscribed label, later museum label, and book on Erie Canal; lg. 17.5 in.

Previously from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert’s Patent Models, Garrison, NY $400 - $600

1341 E.A.L. Roberts’ Patent Model of Dental Furnace American, ca 1859. A painted wood and metal patent model for E.A.L. Roberts’ Furnace for Dental Purposes. Retains original patent label and Rundle Gilbert certification; ht. 5.25 in. $500 - $700 1342 Patent Model for Ship Construction by E.F. Fox 19th century. A hand carved and painted prow of a ship, modeled for improvements, with mast and wire roping; ht. 10 in., lg. 10 in. Original Rundle Gilbert label.

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1345 Gabriel Konigsberg’s Patent Model Window Guard, 1874 American, 1874. A wood model of a window with cross bar guards, as well as a pair of sliding panes. This lot comes with other paperwork relating to the improvement of window guards, in order to protect children from jumping out. Original handwritten tag, later inscribed tag, and Rundle Gilbert label as well; ht. 12, wd. 6.5 in. $400 - $600 1346 Adjustable Doctor’s Chair Patent Model Late 19th century. A brass, spring loaded adjustable doctor’s chair, with both patient chair spring loaded, as well as doctor’s springloaded chair; lg. 8 in., ht. 6.75 in.. $300 - $500

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1347 Patent Model of a Folding Clothes Dryer Late 19th century. An ingenious folding clothes dryer model in rosewood, with five foldable horizontal shelving units, all on a turned center; ht. 8 in. Original Rundle Gilbert Collection label.

Previously from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert’s Patent Models, Garrison, NY $400 - $600 1348 Fine Collection of 1930s German Car Design Illustrations in Pastel Ca 1934. Pastel on paper. A group of eight comic illustrations relating to German automobiles. 1) Man blowing a horn while driving a wooden wheeled car with a smoke stack, snake in foreground.

2) Das Volks Auto.

3) Das Auto Des Kleinen Mannes.

4) Der Deutsche-Kinder-Wagen, Luftgekuhlt.

5) Der Traum Des Konstrukteurs.

6) Die Guten Bremsen.

7) A police officer writes a citation while a kissing couple speed off past a stop sign.

8) Jedem Deutschen Sein Eigener Radstand.

Six signed and dated l.l., two unsigned; 36 x 113 in. $800 - $1,200

1350 Buddy L Aerial Truck Fire Engine Toys American, 20th century. A group of two pressed steel Buddy L Aerial Truck fire engine toys, each having a nickel-plated extension ladder mounted on the back with steering wheels on the ladder turntable and dashboard, additional features include bells and aluminum disc wheels, both decorated in red paint with one retaining its original gold decals on the grill, side panels, and beneath the dashboard; each ht. 10.25, lg. 39 in. (when ladder is in stored position). $600 - $800 1351 Evette Buffet Crampon Saxophone in Original Box Evette Buffet Crampon saxophone in gold, engraved to front, and housed in original box; ht. 31 in. $400 - $600 1352 Selmer Mark VII Saxophone A Selmer saxophone, French, in gold with #M.249295, Mark VII edition, housed in original box, with mother of pearl keys, and accoutrements; ht. 23 in. $2,000 - $3,000

1349 Velocipede Late 19th century. A velocipede having a black steel frame, low black steel handlebars with turned wood handle grips, metal hand brake lever mounted in front of handlebar, a black leather seat on black metal springs, high large front wheel with eighty steel spokes, brass wheel hums, steel pedal frames with molded rubber foot rests and white rubber tire, low rear wheel with twenty-four spokes, brass hub, and white rubber tire; ht. 59, wd. 29, dp. 67 in. $1,500 - $2,000 1351 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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1353 Sketch of Miami and Erie Canal by E.T. Hurley Edward Timothy Hurley (American, 1869-1950), 1912. A pencil on lined paper sketch of Cincinnati’s Miami and Erie Canal (what is now Central Parkway).Signed and dated E.T. Hurley / 8-23-12; 11.5 x 9 in. (sight).

This charming sketch of Cincinnati is a very detailed study, and includes several notes by the artist in preparation for a later work. Notes include labeling areas of the sketch (e.g. road, weeds, curb, rock), and references such as delicate reflections in sunlight and white letters. $300 - $500

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1354 Canal View Toward Mt. Adams by Elizabeth Nourse Elizabeth Nourse (American, 1859-1938). A watercolor depicting a downtown Cincinnati canal with a view toward Mt. Adams, signed and dated E. Nourse / 1884 and inscribed To my dear Friend Ottilie Roederstein; 10.5 x 16 in. (sight).

Ottile Roederstein (1859-1937) was a Swiss-German painter and a contemporary and friend of Nourse.

Roederstein excelled at portraiture and drew praise for her ability to evocatively and sympathetically express the character of her sitters. She studied painting in Germany at a number of studios and exhibited her work in Germany and France. Her paintings were included at the Exposition Universelle (1889) in Paris. $3,000 - $5,000 1355 Cows at a Stream by T.C. Lindsay Thomas Corwin Lindsay (Ohio, 1839-1907). Oil on canvas, housed in a wood frame. Four cows grazing at a stream.

Signed T.C. Lindsay, l.l.; 24.25 x 31.25 in. (sight).. $400 - $600 1356 Indian Snow Scene by Jacob Pfeiffer Jacob Pfeiffer (American, b. 1936). Oil on canvas board. An atmospheric Indian encampment in winter. Signed l.r.; 21 x 27.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000

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1357 Pasture with Cows by Edward Charles Volkert Edward Charles Volkert (American, 1871-1935). Oil on board, housed in a wood frame. A pastoral landscape with cows. Signed l.l; 11.75 x 8.75 in. (sight). $1,200 - $2,000 1358 Portrait of Prominent Cincinnatian Joseph Longworth American, mid-19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of Joseph Longworth (18131883), of the esteemed Cincinnati, OH family, as a young man. Unsigned; label on verso reading William Wiswell/Pictures, Frames & Looking Glasses; 27.75 x 22.75 in. (sight).

Note: The sitter was the only son of Nicholas Longworth (1783-1863), the Cincinnati banker, winemaker and patron of the arts, and father of Maria Longworth, the founder of Rookwood Pottery. The portrait was passed down through the consignor’s family for 50 years, after being bequeathed to them by Mary Nichols, daughter-in-law to Maria Longworth. William Wiswell, whose gallery label is found on the frame, was a prominent Cincinnati gallery owner and contemporary of the sitter.

A portrait of Joseph Longworth by Thomas Satterwhite Noble (1835-1907), ca 1884, is in the collection of Cincinnati Art Museum. $4,000 - $6,000

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1359 Portrait of a Woman by Frank Duveneck Frank Duveneck (American, 1848-1919). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a woman against a green ground. Signed l.r.; 19.5 x 15.75 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000

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1360 Rentrant de L’eglise, Penmarc’h by Elizabeth Nourse Elizabeth Nourse (Cincinnati, 1860-1938). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Titled Rentrant de l’eglise, Penmarc’h (translated, Coming Home from Church, Penmarc’h, Brittany), signed and dated 1900 l.l.; 39.5 x 30 in. (sight).

A native of Cincinnati, student of Frank Duveneck, and accomplished French Salon painter, Elizabeth Nourse’s paintings from the south of France are perhaps regarded as her most important work. Rentrant de l’eglise, Penmarc’h, expertly highlights her well known style and subject matter.

Done in the fall of 1900 while traveling with her sister Louise in the small town of Pointe de Penmarch, Nourse returned there another three times to paint the inhabitants of the coastal village. There, Nourse worked rapidly in her sketchbook, drawing small plein air studies, which she developed later in the studio.

Here, a plain faced Breton mother lightly holds her son’s hand as she clutches a Bible to her waist. She looks far off into the distance, her expressionless gaze engaging no one, while the young boy stares defiantly at the viewer. Nourse often depicted the straightforward stare of peasants and middle-class subjects in order to engage the spectator. As Nourse explained, “To me, these people are not ugly, their faces, their toil-stained hands tell the story of their lives. I cannot paint ‘pretty’ people; they do not appeal to me.” Clothed in their traditional dark and elaborate Breton dress, the two vertical figures stand in contrast to the framing horizontal bands of surrounding landscape.

Nourse exhibited this work, along with three other oil paintings, at the New Salon in Paris in 1901. After this exhibition, the Salon elected her Sociétaire in drawing, pastel, and watercolor; in 1904 she received

the prestigious award in oil painting as well. An unprecedented achievement, Nourse became the first American woman to be honored in such a way.

Because of these accolades and subject matter, Nourse is often compared to the American Impressionist Mary Cassatt. Each chose feminine domestic subject matter, both lived as expatriates in Europe, and the two had successful artistic careers even amidst a sea of male peers. Nourse’s works of mothers and children rival her female peer.

Academically trained, Nourse’s paintings offer a well-arranged and balanced composition. Additionally, Nourse’s paintings tend to evoke a more pronounced response from the viewer. Like other works painted in Brittany, Nourse has captured the emotional and personal appeal of the Breton people.

This painting was recently exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Museum as part of Elizabeth Nourse: Rites of Passage , an exhibition which focused on one of Nourse’s frequent subjects: the spiritual lives of women and their participation in religious rituals.

EXHIBITED Annual Salons of the Société National des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France, 1901 Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 1901-1902 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 1902 Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH, 2013-2014 BIBLIOGRAPHY Mary Alice Heekin Burke, Elizabeth Nourse, 1859-1938: A Salon Career (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983), 61-62 (pictured), 171.

Anna Seaton Schmidt, “Elizabeth Nourse: An American Artist,” Donohoe’s (Easter 1902): 336.

Image of the sketch courtesy of the Niehoff Center for Elizabeth Nourse, The Mercantile Library, Cincinnati, Ohio. $30,000 - $50,000

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1361 Still Life by Charles Meurer Charles Alfred Meurer (American, 1865-1955). Oil on artist’s board, housed in a gilt frame with a canvas liner. A still life of a tabletop arrangement of flowers, a candle, books, an inkwell, a magnifying glass, and mail, all in loose brushwork. Signed and dated CA Meurer / 1929, l.r.; handwritten on verso of board Still Life sketch by / C.A. Meurer / Verified by daughter Caroline Burger and signed at left Caroline M. Burger; 15.5 x. 21.25 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000

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1362 Venetian Interior by Frank Duveneck Frank Duveneck (Cincinnati, 1848-1919). Oil on canvas housed in a gilt frame, with modern tag attached to verso that reads Venetian Interior.

Signed l.l. with monogram; 18.75 x 14.75 in. (sight).

A notable artist and educator, Frank Duveneck is well known for his paintings of realistic subject matter. Trained in Munich, Germany at the Royal Academy there, much of Duveneck’s early work exhibits a dark and moody color palette. Such can be seen in this interior view, probably executed ca 1880s, when Duveneck spent an extended period of time in Germany and Italy. Deep browns, muted greys, and overall earthy tones envelope the small room. Stylistically, the example here is characteristic of the “Munich School” of painting that influenced so many many Cincinnati artists with a German heritage.

Later in life, Duveneck fully adopted a loose, spontaneous approach to painting and a darker palette. The influence he wielded as an instructor in Cincinnati at the Art Academy for many years rubbed off on his students: James Whistler and Robert Henri, to name a few, adopted many of Duveneck’s stylistic tendencies. $20,000 - $30,000

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1363 French City View by Cincinnati Impressionist Dixie Selden Dixie Selden (American, 1871-1936). Oil on board, housed in original frame and under glass. The scene probably depicts an area in Southern France or Portugal, and constitutes a vibrant impressionist example. Signed l.l.; 12 x 16 in. (sight).

Born in Cincinnati, OH, to a prominent aristocratic family, Selden entered into a life of luxury which enabled her to fully pursue her artistic interests. At sixteen she enrolled in classes at the Art Academy of Cincinnati where she studied under the famed Frank Duveneck (1848-1919). A talented pupil whom Duveneck referred to affectionately as the “the little one,” Selden began showing with the Women’s Art Club and the Cincinnati Art Club during the 1880s. Until the early nineteen-teens, Selden’s work focused on Orientalist subject matter, landscapes, and portraiture. Although her handling of paint became noticeably looser during this period, many of these early examples retain a commitment to realism. Like Duveneck before him, William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) proved to be a monumental influence on Selden’s oeuvre, specifically her handling of paint, asymmetrical framing, color palette and interest in plein air painting. In 1913, Selden studied with the acclaimed American Impressionist in Brittany, and while there, came in contact with European Impressionists.

Unlike many female painters of the time, Selden dedicated her life to working professionally as an artist and remained committed throughout her lifetime, exhibiting at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy. After her death, her work garnered the attention of the academic art community and art enthusiasts alike; it is held in private collections, the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art. $4,000 - $6,000 1364 French Village by Paul Chidlaw Paul Chidlaw (American, 1900-1989). Oil on board.

Unsigned but titled by artist on verso, with artist’s studio tag; 17.5 x 23.25 in. (sight).

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1365 Japanese Tea Party by Robert Frederick Blum Robert Frederick Blum (American, 1857-1903). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A Japanese courtyard scene showing three figures engaged in a tea ceremony. Unsigned, but with two labels with artist’s name, medium, work’s title, and owner of the work on verso of board; 7.75 x 4.25 in. (sight).

First struck by the Japanese presence at the first World’s Fair in 1876, Blum went on to spend the years 1890-1893 in Japan, immersing himself in the culture and painting extensively. By this time, the painter had traveled and worked throughout Europe, most notably Venice, where he became skilled in the capturing of atmospheric light that is evident in this piece. $5,000 - $8,000 1366 North African Scene by Paul Ashbrook Paul Ashbrook (American, 1867-1949). Oil on canvas.

A scene depicting a bazaar in North Africa. Signed l.l.; 24 x 18 in. (sight).

Paul Ashbrook made several trips to North Africa and such scenes were a favored subject of his. $1,000 - $1,500 1367 Fall Landscape by Glen Tracy Glen Tracy (American, 1883-1956). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A fall landscape with trees and a house at the bottom of a hill. Signed and dated 1944, along with a pencil inscription by the artist himself, on verso of board; 11.5 x 14.5 in. (sight).

The inscription reads: “The pioneer. 6 pm. Prelude to sunset from top of hill. Oct. 30 1944, Halloween. Then came a full moon over the East woods. 7 pm. The red tree is no exageration [sic] painted this sketch 1 one hour. Jewel like colors. Vibrant pearly sky. Mysterious shadows. I painted this sky just the flimmery [sic] way it seemed to be. The sky fairly danced, alive, flaming with reflected light.” $500 - $700

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1368 Fall Landscape by Ernest David Roth Ernest David Roth (American, 1879-1964). Oil on board. Signed l.l.; 19.75 x 23.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500

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1369 Raymond Mintz Modernist Landscape Painting Raymond Mintz (American, b. 1925). Oil on board. An abstract landscape depicting a beach scene. Signed l.r. and dated 1959; 21.5 x 19.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1370 Fall Landscape by Andrew Schwartz Andrew Schwartz (American/Louisville, Ky, 1867-1942). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A scene depicting a horse-drawn wagon traveling through a hilly landscape in fall colors. Signed l.r.; 11.5 x 15.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1371 Italian Scene by Henry Lawrence Faulkner Henry Lawrence Faulkner (American, 1928-1981). Oil on board. A scene of Italian rooftops with a heart motif occurring throughout the painting, continuing onto the right side frame. Signed l.l.; 10.75 x 13.75 in. (sight). $8,000 - $12,000

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1372 Alice in a Window by Henry Lawrence Faulkner Henry Lawrence Faulkner (American, 1928-1981). An outstanding oil and casein on masonite board. In this work, Faulkner depicts his beloved goat, Alice, beside an angel, and the two are perched in an open window with vibrant blue background. A cadre of butterflies makes up the surround, and in the eccentric artist’s custom, a tramp art frame fittingly completes the painting. Signed beneath window and housed in the original tramp art frame (as evidenced by traces of paint to interior lining); 19 x 15.25 in. (framed size). $6,000 - $8,000

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1373 Stairway to a Blue Door by Henry Lawrence Faulkner Henry Lawrence Faulkner (American, 1928-1981). Oil and casein on masonite board. Signed l.l.; 9 x 10 in. (sight). $4,000 - $6,000 1374 Equestrian Scene by R. A. Clark R.A. Clark (American, 19th/20th century). Oil on canvas. A wellexecuted horse farm scene with several figures; Signed and dated 1900, l.r.; 22.5 x 30 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1375 Marine- Man o’ War by Arthur Hider Arthur H. Hider (Canadian, 1870-1952). Oil on canvas. A profile portrait of Marine with jockey. Signed l.r. and plaque reading Marine/ Man O’ War- Damaris 2nd; 20.5 x 22.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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Estate of Larry S. Perkins, Lexington, Kentucky $400 - $600 1377 Wakefield Scearce Sterling Julep Cups Kentucky, 1950s-1980s. A group of four sterling julep cups by Wakefield Scearce, with date marks DDE, GRF, RMN and RWR, three with monogram E; ht. 3.75 in, silver wt. 18.86ozt (586.5g). $800 - $1,000 1378 Wakefield Scearce Sterling Julep Cups Kentucky, 1960s-1970s. A group of six sterling julep cups by Wakefield Scearce with date marks JFK, LBJ and JEC, each monogrammed E; ht. 3.75 in, silver wt. 27.86ozt (866.5g). $1,200 - $1,500 1379 Wakefield Scearce JFK Administration Julep Cups American, ca 1960-1962. A set of four sterling silver presidential julep cups by Wakefield Scearce, each stamped Mark J. Scearce/Shelbyville/ Kentucky with the date mark JFK and monogrammed LPS; ht. 4 in.; silver wt. 18.75ozt (583g).

Estate of Larry S. Perkins, Lexington, Kentucky $800 - $1,200

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1380 Wakefield Scearce LBJ Administration Julep and Toddy Cups American, ca 1963-1969. A set of five sterling silver presidential julep cups and one toddy cup by Wakefield Scearce, each stamped with Mark J. Scearce/Shelbyville/Kentucky and date mark LBJ, monogrammed LPS, ht. 3.75 in, silver wt. 26.37ozt (820g).

Estate of Larry S. Perkins, Lexington, Kentucky $1,000 - $1,500 1381 Wakefield Scearce Nixon Administration Julep Cups American, ca 1969-1974. A pair of sterling silver presidential julep cups

by Wakefield Scearce, each stamped Mark J. Scearce/Shelbyville/Kentucky with date mark RMN; ht. 3.75, silver wt. 9.43ozt (293.5g).

Estate of Larry S. Perkins, Lexington, Kentucky $500 - $700 1382 Set of Sterling Jefferson Cups Massachusetts, mid-20th century. A set of six sterling Jefferson cups by Poole, each stamped with maker’s mark; ht. 2.5 in., silver wt. 26.43ozt (822g).

Estate of Larry S. Perkins, Lexington, Kentucky $400 - $600

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1383 Sterling Tablewares American, 20th century. An assembled group of nine sterling pieces by various makers, including four Towle bread and butter dishes with beaded edges, a monogrammed creamer and sugar by International Silver Co., a creamer by Georg Jensen Inc USA and two porringers, one by Lunt and the other by Quaker Silver Co., each piece marked; ht. 4.75 in. (IS creamer), dia. 5.5 in. (plates); silver wt.

26.61ozt (827.5g). $300 - $500 1384 Reed & Barton Silverplated Epergne, Plus American, 20th century. A silverplated epergne by Reed & Barton with foliate decoration, having three glass bowls supported by an openwork shaft of baluster form and two scrolled arms, all rising on a round two-tiered base with four stylized feet, underside marked Reed & Barton / 165 and retaining a sticker printed Reed & Barton / World’s Finest Silverplated Ware / 100 Year Warranty, PLUS a Tiffany & Co silverplated candle holder, having a scrolled loop handle and a removable bobeche, all above a square saucer with four ball feet, the underside marked Tiffany & Co / Makers. Silver-SolderedE.P. / L / 112; epergne ht. 15.5, wd. 20.25 in. $400 - $600

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1385 Gorham Sterling Silver Presentation Bucket American, ca 1896. A sterling silver presentation piece presented to an “Aunt Julia” in the form of a wine cooler with three handles formed like branches with leaves, grapes. Inscription includes a musical score of “Dixie Land” song, inscription reads to: Aunt Julia/ from Regina & Clarence /In Loving Remembrance of her visit to us/ Richmond, VA/ January 7, 1902 / Chorus, Den I wish I was in Dixie, Hoo-ray! Hoo-ray!/, marked on the underside with Gorham marks/ Sterling/ A231/7 PINT/ inscribed on bottom / Greenewald 1896/ Kauffmann 1903/; ht. 10.875 in., silver wt. 61.9ozt (1926.6g). $1,500 - $2,000 1386 Gorham Sterling Tea and Coffee Service American, early 20th century. A five-piece monogrammed sterling tea and coffee service by Gorham including a tea and coffee pot with angled handles and insulator rings, creamer, lidded sugar and waste bowl, each of bulbous, hexagonal form and bearing marks for Gorham and date marks for 1908 and 1911. Lot includes handled, silverplated tray by Wilcox S.P. Co.; coffee pot ht. 8 in., silver wt. 63.91ozt (1987.5g). $1,000 - $1,200

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1387 Gorham Sterling Tea and Coffee Service American, ca 1919. A six piece sterling tea and coffee service by Gorham including kettle and stand, teapot, coffee pot, lidded sugar, creamer and waste bowl along with a handled sterling tray. Each piece features a monogrammed reserve and is decorated with chased scrollwork and flowers. Lidded pieces feature hexagonal lantern finials.

Each piece bears Gorham maker’s mark, and retailer’s stamp, four pieces with trumpet date mark; kettle ht. 10, tray wd. 25 in, total silver wt. 224.1ozt (6970g). $7,000 - $9,000 1388 Sterling Child’s Bowl and Alphabet Plate 1388 American, 20th century. A Gorham sterling silver child’s bowl with washed gold interior, bas relief borders of cherub musicians on rim and foot. Marked Gorham, Sterling, 185, H, and engraved, Helen Lawson White, together with a sterling child’s alphabet plate, the raised letters entwined with leaves, branches and birds, the plate with marks for William B. Kerr & Co. (Newark, New Jersey, 880s-1927); dia. of bowl, 4.5 in., dia. of plate, 5.75 in., silver wt., 9ozt (304g). $200 - $400 1389 Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Service and Ellis-Barker Silverplate Tray American, 1951 and 1952. A Reed & Barton service including one coffee pot and one tea pot, both with two ivory spacers to handle, one creamer, one lidded and handled sugar, and one uncovered waste bowl, all four-footed and decorated with the Hampton Court pattern; Reed & Barton, Sterling, Hampton Court pattern numbers “660” and “661”, pictorial date marks to underside of each. Also included is a handled Ellis-Barker silver plated tray decorated with relief grape motifs to edge and incised scroll and foliage motifs to exterior; England and 1912 pictorial date to interior underside, “x” and “33” marks to edge underside. Ht. 9 in. (coffee pot); lg. 29 in. (tray); silver wt. with 1389 spacers but without tray 85.02ozt (2644.5g). $1,000 - $1,500 1390 Frank M. Whiting Sterling Tazze American, 20th century. A pair of sterling monogrammed tazze, each having a petal-shaped dish with molded scrollwork rim on an attached foot with matching decoration, marked for Frank M. Whiting Co. of Massachusetts and Loring Andrews & Co. of Cincinnati; ht. 4.25, dia. 8.25 in., silver wt. 26.8ozt (835g). $400 - $600

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1391 Sterling Serving Pieces American, early 20th century. A serving spoon by J.B. & S.M. Knowles in the Rose pattern with chased and scalloped bowl and a monogrammed cheese scoop by R.W.S. Co; spoon lg. 9 in, total silver wt. 6.061ozt (188.5g). $75 - $150 1392 Three Towle Sterling Spoon Sets American, 1893 and 1899. Three Towle sets of spoons, including ten tablespoons and twelve teaspoons decorated with the Towle Canterbury pattern, and eight bouillon spoons decorated with the Towle Old Colonial pattern. “Sterling”, “925|1000”, and Towle pictorial marks to back of each spoon; lg. 8 in. (tablespoons); silver wt. 30.99ozt (964g.). $400 - $600 1393 Towle Sterling Georgian Flatware American, 20th century. A Towle sterling silver flatware service in the Georgian pattern, 113 pieces, including eight dinner knives (with stainless blades), nine luncheon knives (four with stainless blades), eight dinner forks, ten salad forks, five luncheon forks, eight tablespoons, forty-five teaspoons, four salt spoons, four steak knives (with stainless blades), one ice scoop (with silver plated scoop), one master butter knife (with stainless blade), two shell-shaped serving spoons (with stainless bowls), a cold meat fork and knife (with stainless tines and blade), two serving spoons, one slotted serving spoon, one sugar spoon, one tomato server (with stainless scoop) and one small serving fork; marked for Towle, weighable silver wt. 117.78ozt (3663.5g). Presented in a wooden box. $2,000 - $4,000 1394 Gorham Buttercup Pattern Flatware American, 20th century. An assembled 82-piece sterling flatware service by Gorham in the Buttercup pattern consisting of twenty four teaspoons, twelve salad forks, twelve dinner forks, six soup spoons, twelve dinner knives with stainless blades, twelve ice tea spoons, a pie server with stainless blade, a master butter knife, a serving spoon and a sugar spoon, each marked for Gorham, some pieces with date letters and eight teaspoons labeled Buttercup; pie server lg. 10 in., silver weight (not including dinner knives and pie server) 86.59ozt (2693g). $1,200 - $1,600 1395 Gorham Sterling Flatware Set American, late 19th century. A Gorham sterling flatware set, including 9 tablespoons, ten teaspoons, twelve forks and twelves knives with replaced stainless steel blades, all decorated with a Lancaster pattern and monogrammed M, except for two teaspoons not bearing the monogram. Gorham and Sterling marks to back of handle of each spoon and fork, knives being unmarked; lg. 9.5 in. (knives); silver wt.

45.92ozt (1428.5g.). $800 - $1,200

1396 Durgin Co. Sterling Flatware Plus American, early 20th century. A Wm. B Durgin Co. monogrammed sterling flatware set in the Fairfax pattern, 41 pieces, including twelve dinner knives (with stainless blades), twelve dinner forks, twelve teaspoons, a salad serving set, a master butter, a large salad fork and a sugar spoon, each marked for Durgin PLUS three added monogrammed serving pieces including a silverplated sugar spoon

by R.S.P. Co., a serving spoon by Whiting for Frank Herschede in the Roses and Scrolls pattern and a serving spoon by Knowles; salad spoon lg. 8.75 in., total silver wt. (excluding dinner knives) 39.04ozt (1214g).

Presented in velvet lined case. $800 - $1,000 1397 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Flatware American, 20th century. A 72-piece set of Francis I pattern sterling silver flatware by Reed & Barton including: 16 dinner forks, 16 salad forks, 16 dinner knives, 16 teaspoons, and 8 tablespoons, all marked Reed & Barton / Sterling; dinner knife lg. 8.75 in., silver wt. (not including the 16 sterling-handled dinner knives) 88.70ozt (2759g). $1,200 - $1,600 1398 Tiffany Serving Pieces American, first half 20th century. A group of three sterling serving pieces by Tiffany and Co. including a butter knife in the “Ivy” with monogrammed terminal and chased blade, ice tongs in the “Olympian” pattern depicting Diana hunting with finely pierced and chased bowls and a berry spoon in the “Berry” pattern with a gilt, kidney-shaped bowl, each piece stamped; spoon lg. 9.5 in, total silver wt. 7.733 ozt (240.5 g). $400 - $600 1399 Tiffany & Co. Flatware, Chrysanthemum Pattern American. A seventy-three piece Tiffany & Co. flatware service in the Chrysanthemum pattern, consisting of twenty luncheon forks, ten dinner forks, twelve ice cream forks with gold-washed bowls, eight fish forks, seven pastry forks, twelve luncheon knives, two dinner knives, and one serving spoon; all monogramed, all marked Tiffany & Co, Sterling; total silver wt. 156.024 ozt. (4852.9g). All have monograms, though inconsistent between pieces.

Fish forks & pastry forks marked in bowl 1883-1908.

Dinner knives “ENGLAND” on blade at heel.

Luncheon knives “ENGLAND” on blade at heel and “JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS/CUTTERS TO HER MAJESTY” on opposite side of blade. $4,000 - $5,000

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1400 R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. Gilt Grande Baroque Flatware American, 20th century. A 91-piece set of gilt sterling flatware by R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. in the “Grande Baroque” pattern including: 16 dinner forks, 17 salad forks, 8 demitasse spoons, 16 soup spoons, 16 butter knives, 16 dinner knives, 1 master butter knife and 1 sugar spoon, all marked Wallace/Sterling; dinner knife lg. 8.75 in, silver wt. (not including 32 sterling handled knives) 80.24ozt (2495.5g). $1,500 - $2,000 1401 R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co Grande Baroque Sterling Monogrammed Flatware American, 20th century. A 137-piece sterling flatware service for sixteen by Wallace and Sons in the “Grande Baroque” pattern including: two tablespoons, a sugar spoon, a berry fork, a cake server, a cheese server, thirty two teaspoons, sixteen dinner forks, sixteen salad forks, sixteen round soup spoons, sixteen cocktail forks, a master butter knife, sixteen butter spreaders, sixteen dinner knives and two meat serving forks, all marked Wallace/Sterling, all monogrammed B (with the exception of the berry fork, cheese and cake server. Lot includes a wooden silver case with frontal drawer; cake server lg. 10.75, total silver wt. (excluding eighteen sterling-handled pieces) 165.5ozt (5148g). $3,000 - $3,500

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1402 R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. Grande Baroque Sterling Flatware Service American, 20th century. A 114-piece sterling flatware set by Wallace and Sons in the “Grande Baroque” pattern including: twenty four teaspoons, twelve dinner forks, twelve salad forks, twelve round bowl soup spoons, eleven dinner knives, twelve butter spreaders, five soup spoons, twelve cocktail forks, a master butter knife, three meat serving forks, a gravy ladle, two tablespoons, a sugar spoon, a cheese server, a salad serving set, a cake comb, a cake server and a tomato server, all marked Wallace/Sterling. Lot includes a carved wooden silver chest with frontal drawer; cake comb lg. 11 in, total silver weight (not including fourteen sterling-handled pieces) 148.1ozt (4607g). $2,000 - $3,000

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1403 Stone Sculpture of a Roman Bust Roman. Antique stone sculpture of a man’s head, mounted on a stand; ht. 8.25 in. $1,000 - $1,500 1404 Bust of Lord Alfred Tennyson by PP Caproni Bros. Boston PP Caproni Brothers Company (American, 20th century). A plaster bust of Poet Laureate Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892). Signed and dated 1905 at base, all standing on a matching wood pedestal; ht. 33 in. (without pedestal). $400 - $600

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1405 Cold Painted Indian Bronze by Carl Kauba Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922). Cold painted bronze on original stone base, depicting an Indian in repose on painted blanket, signed on sitter’s backside; ht. 4.5 in., base wd. 11, dp. 7 in. $1,000 - $1,500 1406 Bronze Indian by Carl Kauba Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922). Bronze on marble base, depicting seated Indian, signed on figure; ht. 6.5 in. (w/base). $300 - $500 1407 Bronze Ram by A. A. White Al White (American, 20th century). A cast bronze big horn sheep ram. Signed on side of base A. A. White; stamped on underside of base 1; engraved on underside of base No. 1; ht. 9.25 in.; lg. 9 in.

It is believed that White cast 50 of this particular sculpture. The marks to the underside of this piece indicate that this may be the first casting. $300 - $500

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1408 Bronze Bust of Leopold Frederick by Millie Frederick Millie Frederick (American, 1878-1962). Bronze bust inscribed “Leopold Frederick by his wife Millie Frederick 1936-1938” on base; ht. 17.5 in. $400 - $600 1409 Bronze Bust of Arthur Rubenstein by Nathan Rapoport Nathan Rapoport (Polish, 1911-1987). A bronze bust of Arthur Rubenstein (1918-1990) modeled in the lost wax process. Signed at base and dated 1958; ht. 15.25 in. $400 - $600 1410 Art Nouveau Standing Bronze Ashtray Continental, 20th century. A bronze nude figural ashtray on globe base, patent mark on base; ht. 24 in. $300 - $500

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1411 Cast Iron Garden Table with Marble Top English or American, 19th century. A cast iron and marble top round garden table in black paint, having figural legs joined by a platform stretcher; ht. 28.5, dia. 22 in. $200 - $400 1412 Cast Iron Fern Garden Bench American. A cast iron fern pattern garden bench with pierced back and arms and slat seat; ht. 37, wd. 58 in. $300 - $500 1413 Mid-Atlantic Spiral Four Post Bed American, ca 1830s. A four post bed in cherry with scrolled headboard and large spiral-turned posts; ht. 87, wd. 63, lg. 85 in. $900 - $1,200

1414 Sheraton Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers American (possibly New Hampshire), 19th century. A Sheraton-style tiger maple chest of drawers having a scrolling backsplash and adjustable, gilt framed mirror. Stepped top fitted with two aligned drawers and case features four graduated drawers flanked by leaf carved panels surmounting ring-turned, engaged columns, all rising on turned, bulbous feet; ht. 53, wd. 44.25, 20.25 in.

Note: Consignor previously sold matching miniature chest of drawers with the signature of cabinetmaker Nathaniel Marshall of New Hampshire and believes this piece to be by the same. $800 - $1,200

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1415 Late Classical Work Table American, 19th century. A drop-leaf work table in mahogany having two graduated bowfront drawers, rising on turned pedestal support and four shaped legs terminating in paw feet and casters; ht. 28.25, wd. 39 (open), dp. 18.75 in. $200 - $400 1416 Late Classical-style Mahogany Bookcase American, late 19th century. A late Classical Revival mahogany bookcase with two glazed and mullioned doors, flanked by turned pilasters with acanthine carving, raised on paw feet; ht. 53, wd. 54.25, dp. 16.5 in. $400 - $600 1417 Late Classical Mahogany Bureau American, 19th century. A bureau in mahogany with two aligning, convex frieze drawers over four graduated drawers, flanked by carved, engaged columns and paneled sides, all rising on paw feet; ht. 60.5, wd. 45, dp. 21 in. $600 - $800

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1418 Late Classical Carved Mahogany Twin Beds American, 19th century. A pair of Late Classical twin beds in mahogany, having shaped head- and footboards with carved floral crests and terminals, the posts and side rails embellished with acanthus leaves, all rising on hairy paw feet; ht. 75, wd. 45, dp. 80.75 in. $600 - $800

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1419 Late Classical Mahogany Dressing Table American, 19th century. A mahogany dressing table in the late Classical style, having a rectangular case fitted with two convex drawers over two lower drawers flanking an acanthus carved support, all raised on two paw feet and two rear carved legs joined by shaped stretcher, table surmounted by tri-fold mirror with carved floral ornament; ht.(including mirror) 69, wd, 49.25, dp. 20.25 in. $400 - $600

1421 Late Classical Mahogany and Marble Dressing Table American, mid- to late-19th century. A marble top dressing table in mahogany with oval adjustable mirror flanked by swan head supports and set on two recessed drawers, all over a shaped frieze carved with pointed arches and concealing a single drawer, rising on marble column and pilaster supports joined by a curved stretcher and set on casters; ht. 65 (including mirror), wd. 38, dp. 24.5 in. $800 - $1,200

1420 New York Late Classical Pembroke Table American (New York), early 19th century. A mahogany Pembroke table with shaped drop leaves, a single drawer, acanthus-carved and twisted legs with casters; ht. 28.5, wd. 39, dp. 20.5 in.

Ex Collection of Liberty Hall Historic Site, Frankfort, KY $500 - $800

1422 Herter Brothers Marquetry Center Table American (New York), ca 1870s. A center table by Herter Brothers in rosewood with burl, ebony and mixed wood marquetry, the shaped oval top, featuring conforming concentric inlaid cartouches with fine scrolling foliate ornament and a central panel depicting musical instruments, above a conforming frieze decorated with bronze mounts and carved aprons, supported by finely turned baluster legs, joined by curved x-shape stretcher with central applied bronze flower, and terminating in paw feet and casters, brass beaded detailing throughout. Lot also includes 1994 exhibition catalog Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age; ht. 30, wd. 43.5, dp. 30 in. $4,000 - $6,000

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1423 Bembe and Kimbel (Attributed) U.S. House of Representatives’ Chair (Attributed), New York, ca 1857. A carved oak armchair retaining its original finish in Renaissance Revival style having a three-star Federal shield surrounded by oak leaves on the upper crest, a squared and padded back, scrolled supports, guilloche seat rail with star-carved ovolo corners, carved lotus legs with notched feet on casters, and original black leather upholstery stuffed with horse hair, handwritten on the underside of the chair is the inscription Capt Wm S Saunders / Doorkeeper in ink; oah. 40.25 in.

This chair was designed by Thomas Ustick Walter, the United States Capitol architect, for an 1857 renovation and expansion of the United States House of Representatives, and was likely created by New York furniture company Bembe and Kimbel. In 1859 photographers Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner purchased these chairs for use in their studios and produced many photographs of political dignitaries in the chairs, including a famed Brady portrait of Lincoln reading to his son Tad. The chairs remained in use in the House of Representatives until 1873 when the chamber was again refurbished.

At that time the chairs were gifted or sold to members of Congress. Although this chair bears an inscription to the underside, we were unable to find record of a House of Representatives doorkeeper by that name.

In February 2014 another of these chairs belonging to the same consignor family was sold by Cowan’s. $10,000 - $15,000

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1424 Still Life by Jack Wilkinson Smith Jack Wilkinson Smith (American, 1873-1949). Oil on canvas. A still life of a table with a large floral arrangement, fruit, and wine. Signed l.l.; 24.5 x 29.75 in. (sight).

A native of New Jersey, Smith attended the Art Institute of Chicago before working commercially in Lexington, Kentucky, and as an Enquirer sketch artist in Cincinnati, Ohio. While in Cincinnati he studied under Frank Duveneck at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and became known nationally after the publication of his front-line sketches of the Spanish-American War. In 1906 Smith moved to California, where he began to work in oil rather than watercolor. He lived among a community of active artists and in 1923 he helped establish the Biltmore Salon, a non-profit focused on exhibiting and selling Western paintings. Smith is best remembered for his paintings of California scenery. $2,000 - $3,000 1425 Spring Arrangement by John Edward Walker John Edward Walker (American, 1880-1940). Oil on board. Signed l.l.; 20 x 16 in. (sight). $300 - $500 1426 Zinnias by Frances Faig Frances Faig (American, 1885-1955). Oil on board. Signed l.r.; 12 x 16 in. (sight). $300 - $500

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1427 Summer Flowers by Margaret John Margaret John ( American, 1871-1951). Oil on board. Signed l.l.; 18 x 24 in. (sight).

Margaret John was born in Marion County, Illinois, and later studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the University of Missouri, and at Linderwood College in St. Charles, Missouri. After marrying, she moved to Oregon where she was a noted artist for many years. She exhibited her works at the Oregon and Washington State Fairs between 1924 and 1932, winning numerous awards. $300 - $600 1428 Still Life by Alfred Bryan Wall Alfred Bryan Wall (American, 1872-1937). Oil on canvas. A still life with two bowls. Signed l.r.; biographical label on verso; 15.5 x 19.5 in. (sight). $300 - $500

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1429 Still Life of Apples by J.E. Bradstreet Julie Elizabeth Wyman Bradstreet (American, 1859-1920). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A still life of red apples spilling from an overturned basket. Signed J.E. Bradstreet l.l.; 19.5 x 23.5 in. (sight).

Ex Richard Widmark Estate, Roxbury, CT $400 - $600 1430 Still life by Alta Salisbury Alta West Salisbury (American 1879-1933). Oil on canvas. Signed l.r.; 24 x 20 in. (sight). $300 - $400 1431 Arabian Still Life by Jenny Higby Morris Jenny Higby Morris (American/New Jersey, 1861-1973). Oil on canvas.

Signed and dated 91 (1891) l.r.; 30 x 25 in. (sight).

Purchased at D. Whigmore Gallery $4,000 - $6,000

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1432 Still Life by Minnie L.B. Wood Minnie L.B. Wood (American). Oil on board. Signed l.r.; 13 x 24 in. (sight). $300 - $500 1433 Still Life by Nellie Ward Haller Nellie Ward Haller (American, 1872-1966). Oil on canvas, housed in a carved gilt frame. A still life with white roses and a vase. Signed l.l.; 19.5 x 13.75 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1434 Roses by Julia Collins Stohr Julia Collins Stohr (American, 1866-1947). Oil on board. A still life with pink and white roses in a pitcher. Signed l.l.; 21 x 15.75 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1435 Blossoms by Louise Berry Louise Berry Stinnett (American, 1904-1987). Oil on canvas. Signed l.r.; 24 x 16 in. (sight).

Louise Giles Berry was born in Kentucky and grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She went to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts beginning in 1926, and later attended the Academy’s summer sessions from 1927-1930. Berry won the William E. Cresson European Traveling Scholarship in 1929 and spent that summer in Florence.

She later taught at Finch College in New York City, where she taught painting, drawing, and applied design. $500 - $700 1436 River Landscape by William Samuel Horton William Samuel Horton (American, 1865-1936). Pastel on paper.

Unsigned but with artist’s label on verso; 18 x 24.25 in. (sight).

Ex Hammer Galleries, NY $800 - $1,200 1437 Landscape with Trees and Stream by Charles J. Sindelaer Charles J. Sindelaer (American, 1885-1947). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A stream scene with rocks and trees. Signed and dated 1926, l.l.; 17.5 x 21.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

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1438 Greenhouse by Franklin Edward Morris Franklin Edward Morris (American, b. 1938). Oil on canvas. A scene depicting the lush interior of a greenhouse with a figure in the background. Signed l.l.; 30 x 40 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1439 Nocturnal Landscape by Charles Lasar Charles Lasar (American,1856-1936). Oil on canvas. A path bordered by a tree in the moonlight. Signed l.l.; 10 x 14 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1440 Landscape by Louis Michel Eilshemius Louis Michel Eilsheimus (New York, 1864-1941). Oil on academy board.

Signed l.l. and dated 1929 l.r.; Moyer Gallery, Hartford, CT label on verso.; 13 x 19.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 1441 California Plein Air Landscape by Anna Althea Hills Anna Althea Hills (American, 1882-1930). Oil on board. Signed and dated 1910, l.r.; 9.5 x 13.5 in. (sight).

Anna Hills was a prominent early Califonia female impressionist, exhibiting at the Pan Am Expo of 1915, and primarily residing in Laguna Beach, where this example was probably painted. $1,500 - $2,500 1442 Landscape by Gustave Adolph Wiegand Gustave Adolph Wiegand (American, German-born, 1870-1957). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. An impressionist fall landscape. Signed, l.l.; exhibition label from Salmagundi club on reverse of board; 7.75 x 9.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000 1443 Meremac River at Cedar Ford by Ann Marie Brown Ann Marie Brown (American, 1888-1972). Oil on canvas. Signed l.r.; labels on verso with title and artist information; 29 x 36 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

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1444 Lac Vieux Desert by Edna (Ted) Vognild Edna Vognild, also known as Mrs. Ted Vognild (American, 1881-?). Oil on board. A view of Lac Vieux Desert, Michigan. Handwritten inscription attributing the painting to Vognild, l.l. verso; 15.5 x 19.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1445 Spring Landscape by Adolph Heinze Adolph Heinze (1887-1958). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A spring landscape with trees in a meadow. Signed l.r.; 10.25 x 13.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600

1447 Fall Landscape by John William Bentley John William Bentley (American, 1880-1951). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A fall landscape with trees in a meadow. Signed l.r.; 9.75 x 7.75 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500

1446 In Spring by Hazel Witchner Hazel Witchner (American, 1890-1992). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A spring countryside landscape with a tree and a house.

Signed l.r.; 17.75 x 21.5 in. (sight). $300 - $500

1448 Autumn, Sellersville, PA by Walter Emerson Baum Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956). Oil on canvas. A view of Sellersville, PA, showing, in the background, St. Paul’s Church of Christ rising above the homes on Sellerville’s outskirts. Signed l.r., titled and dated 1923 on verso; 32 x 40 in. (sight).

This painting depicts a peaceful view of the painter’s hometown, where he lived and worked for most of his life. Along with painting, Baum held multiple jobs in Sellersville, including working in the barbershop, writing and editing for the Sellersville Herald for over 20 years and, eventually, teaching art at the local high school. Baum worked and taught in the tradition of plein air painting. This lot is a fine example of this practice on a landscape with which the artist was intimately familiar. $10,000 - $15,000 1449 Fall Landscape by A. E. Kino A.E. Kino (American). Oil on canvas. A fall landscape depicting a path bordered by tall trees. Signed l.r.; 22 x 27 in. (sight). $500 - $700

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1450 Winter Landscape by Anthony Buchta Anthony Buchta (American, 1896-1967). Oil on board, housed in a wood frame. A rural winter landscape with houses, trees, and hills in the background. Signed l.r.; 17.75 x 22.75 in. (sight). $600 - $800 1451 Winter Landscape by Emile A. Gruppe Emile A. Gruppe (American/Massachusetts, 1896-1978). Oil on canvas.

A winter landscape possibly of Vermont. Signed l.r.; 20 x 24 in. (sight).

Gifted from the artist to consignor’s grandfather, one of his students $5,000 - $7,000

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1451 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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1452 Mountain Snow Scene by Robert Franz Curry Robert Franz Curry (1872-1955). Oil on canvas board, housed in wood frame.

The painting depicts a snowy mountain scenery. Signed l.r.; 22 x 17.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1453 In Vermont by Marion Gray Traver Marion Gray Traver (American, 1892-1964).

Oil on board. Signed l.l.; label on verso with title and artist information; 20 x 24 in. (sight). $300 - $500 1454 Coastal Seascape by Charles Hetherington Charles Hetherington (1857-1930). Oil on canvas, housed in an original NewcombMacklin frame. Signed l.l.; 27 x 40 in. (sight). $400 - $800

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1455 Pair of Marine Scenes by Xavier Barile Xavier Barile (American/New York, 18911981). Oil on board, housed in gilt frames.

Signed l.r. (each); 12 x 16 in. (each, sight). $1,200 - $1,800 1456 Marine Scene in Maine by Merton Widdecombe Willmore Merton Widdecombe Willmore (American, 1893-1974). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. An overcast seashore scene with a house at the end of a pier and a boat at the bottom of the pier. Signed l.l.; 19.5 x 29.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200

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1457 Coast of Maine by Merton Widdecombe Willmore Merton Widdecombe Willmore (American, 1893-1974). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A seashore scene in Maine showing a house at the bottom of a hill and a boat approaching the shore. Unsigned; 23.5 x 33.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 1458 Young Whaler by H.J. Peck Henry Jarvis Peck (American, 1880-1964).

Oil on canvas. A portrayal of a single whaler poised with harpoon. Signed l.r.; 29.5 x 20 in. (sight).

From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan $300 - $500

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1459 River Landscape by Ann Wyeth Mccoy Ann Wyeth Mccoy ( American, 1915-2005). Watercolor on paper. A river scene with the side of a house and a barge laying on the grass. Signed l.r.; 19 x 14 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1460 Painting of a House, Possibly by Clarence Holbrook Carter Possibly Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000). Oil on panel, housed in a black and gilt frame. A view of the front facade of a house. Unsigned; 35.75 x 23.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1461 Man with Wheelbarrow by Alfred Bryan Wall Alfred Bryan Wall (American, 1872-1937). Oil on board, housed in gilt frame. A barren landscape with a man pushing a wheelbarrow. Signed l.l.; 15.25 x 21 in. (sight). $600 - $800 1462 House with Bare Trees by Milica Petrovic Milica Petrovic (Serbian, b. 1915). Oil on board. A fall scene showing the facade of a house surrounded by bare trees. Signed l.r.; 19.5 x 23.5 in. (sight). $500 - $700

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1463 Shepherdess with Sheep and Barn by Alfred Bryan Wall Alfred Bryan Wall (American, 1872-1937). Oil on board, housed in gilt frame. A farm scene depicting a shepherdess with a flock of sheep outside of a barn. Signed l.r.; 15 x 21.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1464 Portrait of a Girl in Garden by Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton (American/Connecticut, 1847-1928). Oil on canvas, housed in a carved gilt frame. Signed l.l.; 29.5 x 17.25 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000

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1465 Study of a Woman’s Head by William John Hennessey William John Hennessey (American, 1839-1917). Oil on canvas. Signed on reverse stretcher cross bar; gallery label from Borghi, NY; 18 x 12 in. (sight). $600 - $800 1466 Portrait of a Girl by Gerald Ira Diamond Cassidy Gerald Ira Diamond Cassidy (American, 1879-1934). Oil on canvas.

A portrait of a girl in a white dress and surrounded by red and pink flowers. Signed l.r.; inscribed with artist’s name on verso; 29.5 x 19.5 in. (sight).

While Cassidy was held high in regards for his American Indian works, this portrait is evident of his most mature style. $1,500 - $2,500 1467 Portrait of a Woman in a Red Dress American, late 19th century. Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a woman seated on a stone bench wearing a red dress and a red hat. Unsigned; 23.25 x 18.5 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1468 Portrait of a Lady by George H. Hughes George H. Hughes (American, 1863-1932). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt gesso frame. A full-length portrait of a dark-haired young woman sitting on a sofa and wearing a lace dress with a red sash and collar.

Signed G Hughes, u.l.; 19 x 12.75 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1469 Portrait of a Gentleman by Peck American, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A dramatic portrait of a bearded gentleman. Signed in large letters PECK, l.l.; 25 x 19.25 in.(sight).

Ex Sotheby’s Arcade, Lot 116, September 9, 1993 $800 - $1,200 1470 Portrait of McDougall Hawkes American, early 20th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt gesso frame. A half-length portrait of McDougall Hawkes (American, 18621929) with a coat draped over his right arm and standing in front of a botanical background. Signed l.l., possibly John Bow and dated 1910; plaque on frame inscribed McDougall Hawkes / First Chairman / Of The / Board of Trustees / 1911-1929 / Museum of French Art / French Institute In The United States; 35.5 x 29.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1471 Portrait of a Lady by Kalman Oswald Kalman Oswald (Hungarian, 1887-1975), 20th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. A portrait of a woman standing, gazing away from the artist. Signed l.l.; 29.5 x 23.5 in. (sight).

A Hungarian native, Oswald spent the majority of his career working in the United States. The subject of this painting may be his wife, Helmi. $300 - $400 1472 The Blue Vase by Ellen Wheeler Chase Ellen Wheeler Chase (Minnesota, 1882-1948). Pastel on paper, housed in a period Arts & Crafts frame. A standing portrait of a girl with blue eyes and a large Japanese vase in the background. Signed l.l.; 45 x 28.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1473 Circus Girl by Helen Alton Sawyer Helen Alton Sawyer (American, 1900-1999). Oil on board, housed in a carved gilt wood frame. A half-length portrait of a young woman with red hair presented at a three-quarter profile in front of a hazy background filled with circus tents and performers. Signed Helen Sawyer l.r.; titled Circus Girl on verso; 19.5 x 15.5 in. (sight). $600 - $800

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1474 Woman Reading by Thomas Hart Benton Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975). Pencil sketch on paper.

Unsigned; 7.5 x 7.5 in.

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Unsigned; 8 x 5 in.

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1476 Mother and Child by Thomas Hart Benton Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975). Pencil sketch on paper.

Unsigned; 6.25 x 5 in. (largest).

Ex Property Reserve National Insurance Company, Oklahoma City, OK $300 - $500

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1477 Three Graces by Clarence Francis Busch Clarence Francis Busch (American, 1887-?). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Nude portrait of three women against a light blue ground.

Signed l.r.; 41.25 x 34.25 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 1478 Nude by George Davidson George Davidson (American, 1889-1965). Oil on board, housed in a gilt frame. An ambiguous nude stands alongside a stream, in thick, loose brushwork. Unsigned but with a plaque identifying the artist on the frame; stamped for the artist’s estate on verso; 12.5 x 9.25 in. (sight). $300 - $500 1479 Nudes in a Landscape by George Davidson George Davidson (American, 1889-1965). Oil on artist board, housed in a copper-toned frame. A Fauvist-like landscape with ambiguous nude figures in loose brushwork. Unsigned but with a plaque identifying the artist on the frame; 11.25 x 19.25 in. (sight). $400 - $600 1480 Ramona Aquatint by David Bumbeck David Bumbeck (American, b. 1940). Aquatint etching, matted and framed. A standing nude woman. Signed and dated 1980, l.r.; titled Ramona, l.l.; numbered 5/80, l.c.; all marks in pencil; 13 x 10.5 in. (sight).

An edition of this print (4/80) is in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum of Art (accession no. 80.142.2).. $200 - $300

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1481 Dancers by Jean Scott Jean Scott (American, 20th century). Oil on canvas, housed in a wood frame. A WPA era painting depicting two dancers resting. Unsigned; pencil inscription attributing the painting to Jean Scott on verso; 31.5 x 27.5 in. (sight). $500 - $800

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1482 She’ll Love It by Gerald Farm Gerald Farm (American, b. 1935). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt frame.

A scene with a child and his dog at a veterinarian’s office. Signed and dated 1989, l.r.; 18.5 x 30 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 1483 The Tenderfoot by Ernest Blumenschein Ernest Blumenschein (American, 1874-1960). Watercolor and oil on paper, executed en grisaille. Signed l.r.; 19 x 13 in. (sight).

Ernest Blumenschein was born in Pittsburgh but spent his youth in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Cincinnati to attend the College of Music.

After taking a course in illustration at the Cincinnati Art Academy, he changed the course of his study to art, eventually travelling to New York and then Paris, where he met Joseph Henry Sharp in 1894. Sharp inspired him to visit the Southwest, particularly Taos, New Mexico and in 1915, the two artists, along with Bert Phillips, founded the Taos Society of Artists. Blumenschein and his colleagues would help to shape an artistic vision of the landscapes and native cultures of the American Southwest. $1,500 - $2,500 1484 Outstanding Abstract by Mary Francis Overbeck Mary Francis Overbeck (American, 1878-1956). Oil on board. A scene depicting a trio of cloaked figures amidst a background of turned flowers and architectural design. Signed l.r.; 16 x 14.5 in. (sight).

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Mary Francis Overbeck was one of the three sisters who became well known for Overbeck pottery, founded by her mother, Margaret Overbeck (1863-1911). She studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy, and did occasionally paint works of children, bugs, flowers etc. This is an exceedingly rare example of her two dimensional work to have surfaced on the market. $1,000 - $2,000 1485 Jester by Frank Whiting Rogers Franklin [Frank] Whiting Rogers (American, 1854-1917), 1910. Oil on board, housed in a wooden frame. A jester in a vibrant costume playing the flute while a small dog howls at his side. Signed and dated F Rogers / ‘10, l.r.; 20.75 x 16.5 in. (sight).. $1,500 - $2,500 1486 No Lot

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1487 Historic Paintings of Pocahontas and John Smith by Vera Leeper Vera Leeper (American, 1899-1969). Oil on canvas, housed in gilt frames.

Two paintings illustrating historic scenes in the life of Pocahontas. Signed; 29.25 x 47.25 in. (sight).

Leeper worked as an artist and teacher. In addition to her works on canvas, she also created murals such as those at New London, Connecticut’s Garde Movie Palace, now known as the Garde Arts Center. $4,000 - $5,000

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1488 Four Illustrations from Oklahoma! by Mort Kunstler Mort Kunstler (American, b. 1931). Four oil on canvas paintings, each with a scene derived from the musical Oklahoma!, including Oklahoma, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Surrey with a Fringe on Top, I’m Just a Gal Who Can’t Say No. Each signed and dated 1984 or 1985, l.r.; 24 in. (each, diameter).

For several decades, Mort Kunstler has been considered the premier painter of America’s history and culture. He is celebrated for his accuracy and for capturing the spirit of historical events, particularly the Civil War and the settling of the West. The popularity of his work has led to his status as one of the most reproduced American artists. These paintings are a rare example of Kunstler’s translation of a story about the American West as it was reflected in popular culture. $4,000 - $6,000

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1489 Lobsterville, American Scene Painting by Louis Fusari Louis Fusari (American/Connecticut, 1901-1986). Oil on board. A fine American scene subject of the lobster trade.

Unsigned, but with label from New Britain Museum of Art on verso; 15.5 x 19.5 in. (sight). $600 - $800 1490 Travel Poster by Leon Constant Duval Leon Constant Duval (French, 1877-?). A Chemin De Fer D’Orleans travel poster depicting Albi Cathedral and bridge over the Tarn river, linen-backed. 41 x 29 in (poster), 43.5 x 31.5 in (with mount). $400 - $600 1491 National Steel Products Company by Riggs Riggs (American, 1896-1970). Tempera on panel, housed in a black frame. An aerial view of the National Steel Products Company in Houston, TX. Signed l.r.; 20.5 x 25.5 in. (sight). **Note- We do not believe this to be the work of Robert Riggs, but rather a Pittsburgh area illustrator. $200 - $400 1492 Chinese Young Man by Damian Costa, Chicago Damian Costa (American/Chicago, n.d.). An outstanding early 20th century portrait of a Chinese man, with rank hat and peacock fan, Ashcan style. Signed l.r.; 36 x 35 in. (sight).

A label on verso from the Kansas City Art Institute partially remains, along with hand inscription, having artist’s studio address in Chicago, IL. We are surprised to learn that no records of Costa exist, even though he exhibited at the Kansas City show. The painting is of superb quality and perhaps the artist was deceased at a young age. $3,000 - $5,000

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1493 Square with Sphere by Irving Lehman Irving Lehman (American, 1900-1982). Oil on canvas. Signed l.l.; as well as on verso of canvas; 47.5 x 36 in. (sight). $400 - $600

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1494 Subway, New York City by Lucian Geraci Lucian Arthur Geraci (American, 1923-2005). Oil on canvas. A scene depicting two women at the subway station. Signed l.l., label on verso from North Shore Arts Association, as well as from Rockport Art Association; 39 x 29 in. (sight). $1,000 - $2,000 1495 The Slums of Quebec by Louis Schneider Louis Schneider (American, 20th century). Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Signed and dated 64 (1964), l.r.; inscriptions on verso stretcher indicate that it was exhibited in 1964 and 1965 in the Boston Art Festival and the South Shore Art Festival; 60 x 36 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 1496 A Pair of Dedicated Lithographs by Joan Miro Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983). Lithographs on paper. A pair of abstract works, dedicated to a friend of the artist. Each signed; 10 x 14 in. (sight). $2,500 - $3,500 1497 Hongnian Zhang Oil, Woodstock, NY Hongnian Zhang (Chinese b. 1947). An impressionist-style oil on canvas depicting a summer scene. Signed by the artist, l.r.; 11.5 x 15.5 in. (sight). $600 - $800

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17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s.

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Office Staff President and Principal Auctioneer C. Wesley Cowan - info@cowans.com Business Operations Reid Sikes - reid@cowans.com Specialists American Indian Art Danica M. Farnand - indianart@cowans.com Susan Labry Meyn Books and Manuscripts Patricia Tench - info@cowans.com Fine and Decorative Art Diane Wachs - decarts@cowans.com Graydon Sikes - art@cowans.com Kirstie Craven - kcraven@cowans.com Jennifer Howe - jenniferhowe@cowans.com Sam Cowan - sam@cowans.com Jonathan Nolting - jonathan@cowans.com Leah Vogelpohl - leah@cowans.com Pauline Archambault - pauline@cowans.com Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Jack Lewis - firearms@cowans.com Joe Moran - joe@cowans.com Joe Higgins - photographer Bill Lewis - bill@cowans.com Emery Maury Doug Hamilton Carolyn Luken American History Katie Horstman - historic@cowans.com Matt Chapman - matt@cowans.com Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Brad Wanstrath - jewelry@cowans.com

Militaria and Civil War Allen Cebula Office Manager / Auction Coordinator Phyllis Terry - phyllis@cowans.com Linda Heineman - payment@cowans.com Marcia Moyer Donna Samuels Amy Francis - info@cowans.com Laura Meyer Production Manager Maureen Buri - maureen@cowans.com Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising Evan Sikes - evan@cowans.com Photography Linda Gillings - photo@cowans.com David Jackson Gary Phillips Catalogue Design Jennifer Castle - jenny@cowans.com Warehouse Jack Erp - jack@cowans.com Nick Grote - nick@cowans.com Shipping Dan Wolfangel - shipping@cowans.com Dave Shear Michael Schroder Cleveland Office Carrie Corrigan - carrie@cowans.com Michael DeFina - michael@cowans.com Denver Office Timothy Stenger - tstenger@cowans.com MAP TO COWAN'S

COWAN’S 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 DIRECTIONS: Cowan’s is located off I-75 at Exit 9 (Seymour Ave. & Paddock Rd. Exit). At exit ramp, take Paddock south, and turn right (west) onto Seymour. Continue on Seymour Avenue past Vine St. and the railroad crossing. The second street past the railroad crossing is Este Ave. Turn left onto Este into the “Ridgewood Industrial Park.” Cowan’s is on the left at 6270 Este Ave. See our website COWANS.COM for additional travel directions and local hotel accommodations.

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ABSENTEE BID FORM REGISTRATION NO. ___________________________________________________

6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 513.871.1670 Fax: 513.871.8670 info@cowans.com cowans.com

DATE/TIME RECEIVED _________________________________________________ PH/FAX_________________ MAIL___________ E-MAIL______________________ SALE NO. ___________________________________________________________ (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

Name (please print)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________________________ State_________________________________________ Zip______________________ Phone________________________________________Fax____________________________________________ Email____________________________________ I request that Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”) (i) enter bids on the following lots up to the maximum price I have indicated for each lot in the “Absentee Bid” column; or (ii) reserve a telephone line for telephone bidding for the lots indicated. I request that if Cowan’s is unable to reach me for telephone bidding for a lot, that Cowan’s enter bids on such lot up to the maximum price indicated in the “Insurance Bid” column. I understand that Cowan’s will execute the absentee bids competitively on my behalf. I further understand that Cowan’s executes absentee bids and allows telephone bids as a convenience for customers and that Cowan’s is not responsible for failure to execute bids or for errors relating to the execution of my bids. I agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s web site www.cowanauctions.com and I understand that I am responsible for determining the condition and authenticity of any lot, and that all items are sold AS IS with no returns or refunds. By submitting this Absentee Bid Form, I authorize Cowan’s to obtain a copy of my individual consumer credit report and authorize Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding my participation in the bidding process.

Lot No.

Description

Absentee Bid I Wish to Bid by Phone Insurance Bid

(phone bidders only)

If my bid is successful, I understand that the purchase price for each lot will be the sum of the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, sales tax and all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs (the “purchase price”). I understand that I will be invoiced within 5 days after the auction and that I will be responsible for paying Cowan’s the full purchase price immediately upon receipt of the invoice. Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. By signing this absentee bid form I authorize Cowan’s to charge the credit card listed below for the full purchase price of each lot for which my bid is successful, unless payment in full or alternative payment instructions are received by Cowan’s within 14 days after the date of the auction.

Visa/Mastercard Number_______________________________________ Exp. Date_________________ Security Code (3 or 4 digit number on credit card)________ Print Name (as it appears on credit card)_________________________________________Signature (must be signed)______________________________________

How did you find out about the auction?

(Please check as many as appropriate) q Received printed flier q Received printed catalogue q Received email blast

q Saw an advertisement Which publication: __________________________________________________________ q Referred by a friend q Other: ____________________________________________________________________

q Saw it on our website

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