Fine and Decorative Art October 12, 2013
Fine and Decorative Art
Cowan’s 6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 513.871.1670 Fax 513.871.8670 cowans.com
Auction October 12, 2013 10 a.m.
Exhibition October 11, 2013 Noon - 5 p.m. October 12, 2013 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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Specialists For This Auction
Diane C. 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
Cowan’s is pleased to offer property from the following: Property from the collections of St. Ann Convent, Melbourne, Kentucky Property from the collections of Barbara Gottling, Cincinnati, Ohio Estate of Andrew Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio Property from Fredric T. Tilton, Cincinnati, Ohio Property from the collections of Lynn Carey, Morrow, Ohio Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, Ohio Property from the Colonial Retirement Communities, Hamilton, Ohio Property from the collections of Paul DeHaan, Kalamazoo, Michigan A Private Indiana Collection, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Fine and Decorative Art
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Addendum — Fine and Decorative Art October 12, 2013 Lot 406: to be sold directly after Lot 375
406 1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible 76-C Same owner since 1950! Meticulously cared for. This Roadmaster is one of the best color combinations available. Carlsbad black exterior with red leather seating and a tan convertible top with contrasting stitching. Every option offered in 1948 is on this vehicle. Dual fender horns, bumper guards front and rear, power top and the smoothest running inline eight cylinder. The 1942-1948 Buick Roadmaster is considered Buick’s luxury standard bearer, and it’s especially attractive in these years. The Harley Earl styling was distinguished by long, tapering pontoon front fenders; a wide, vertical-bar grille; and a “gunsight” hood ornament. The convertible is the most prized body style, It would take very little to make this a number one condition car. These cars are going up in value and this one is priced correctly. Ready to drive home! Please note: This lot has a 10% buyer’s premium. $65,000 - $85,000
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1 Chinese Export Tea Bowls and Saucers Chinese Export, Qianlong period, ca 1740. A pair of tea bowls and saucers with grisaille decoration on white ground; saucer dia. 5.25 in. $200 - $300 2 Chinese Export Armorial Famille Rose Tureen and Tray Chinese Export, ca 1780. A large famille rose soup tureen with boar’s head handles and a matching undertray, both pieces having gilt and floral details and an armorial design with the motto Fortis in Bello; tray length 14.5 in. $5,000 - $7,000 1
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3 Chinese Export Famille Rose Covered Urn Chinese Export, 18th century. A famille rose covered urn having floral garlands entwined around bamboo on the flaring neck and foot, the central globular body painted with a large spray of flowers with butterflies flanked by applied iron-red and gilt dragon handles, the domed cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion finial, retains a Solveig & Anita Gray (London) label; ht. 11.5 in. $3,000 - $5,000
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4 Chinese Export Famille Rose Sauceboat and Dish Chinese Export, 18th century. A porcelain sauceboat and oval dish manufactured for the Western market, in the famille rose palette, with central floral decorations in polychrome enamel, the dish with a red and gilt dagger border and the sauceboat with a scrolling floral border of red and gilt; label for Polly Latham / Asian Art on underside of sauceboat; dish lg. 11 in. $1,000 - $1,500
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5 Fine Collection of Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Chinese Export, 17th to 19th century. A collection of blue and white plates and one bowl. All are examples of underglaze blue and white decorations. Includes three 17th century plates with simplistic decorations of birds and foliage, each having well-worn and tapering foot. Also a pair of 18th century underglaze plates, one having acanthus leaf mark to underside and an early 19th century underlgaze blue plate meant for the Dutch market, as well as a small dish; dia. of largest 9 in. $800 - $1,200
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6 Chinese Export Blue and White Dish Chinese Export, possibly 18th century. An underglaze blue and white Chinese Export serving dish, with floral decoration and patterned borders, a well- and evenly-worn foot, unmarked; lg. 14.5 in. $400 - $600 7 Chinese Export Armorial Trays Chinese Export, ca 1840s. A pair of Chinese armorial porcelain small tureen undertrays, centered with the arms of Ker with Martin in pretence; ht. 1.5, lg. 8.25, wd. 5.75 in. Note: These undertrays with the arms of Ker, with Martin in pretence, as recorded in Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 659, are a different service from a well-known set, also with the same arms, which have additional decoration around the rim of the four known continents. $400 - $600
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8 Chinese Export Porcelain, Assembled Group Chinese Export, 19th century. An assembled group of ten pieces of famille rose porcelain with polychrome decoration, including two plates with central reserves of birds in a landscape and scalloped rims, a small tray, a bowl and pitcher with decoration of baskets with flowers, two tea bowls with florals, and three teacups with florals, all unmarked; pitcher ht. 5.25 in. $400 - $600
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9 Chinese Export Plates for American Market Chinese Export, made for the American market, 1820s-30s. Two porcelain plates each having gilt edges, iron-red enameled curtained leaf border and Chinese “Aupicious Figures” in interior. Unmarked; dia. 9.5 in. Note: This same pattern has been identified as made for two wealthy American families from Boston, however these pieces offered have no monograms or provenance to identify their owners. $300 - $500 10 Chinese Export Bowls and Saucers Chinese Export, first quarter, 19th century. A pair of blue and white bowls with saucers with decoration of zodiac signs, archaic Chenlong mark; ht. 3 in. $800 - $1,200 11 Chinese Export Floral Plates Chinese Export, 19th century. A pair of porcelain plates with gilt and iron-red enamel floral decorations, unmarked; dia. 8 in. $300 - $500 12 Chinese Export Tablewares for American Market Chinese Export, made for the American market, 1820s-30s. Nine pieces of Chinese Export porcelain, having gilt edges, curtained rims, quadrants of “Auspicious Figures” and florals. Includes sauce boat, a vegetable dish, a pair of teacups, one saucer and four plates; largest dia. 9.5 in. (See note on Lot 9). $800 - $1,200
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13 Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Chinese Export, 19th century. A porcelain punch bowl made for the American market, in cobalt, iron-red and gold enamels, the rim with a diaper and spear border, floral sprigs and monogrammed shields to bowl, unmarked; ht. 5.25, dia. 12 in. $400 - $600 14 Chinese Export Porcelain, Cups and Saucers Chinese Export, 19th century. A set of five porcelain wares with sepia scenic reserves and floral borders, including a teacup, two bowls and two saucers, unmarked; saucer dia. 6 in. $300 - $500 15 Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Chinese Export, 19th century. A blue and white porcelain tea caddy with a decoration of flowers and butterflies, Chinese stamp on base; ht. 5.75 in. $300 - $500 16 Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain, Plus Chinese Export, 19th century. An assembled group of seven famille rose porcelain wares, including four tea bowls and three saucers, plus a small vase of cylindrical form with figure within a landscape on one side and Chinese character marks on reverse, and a lidded dish on a tray in the form of a peach, the tray having insect decoration, unmarked; vase ht. 4.75 in. $300 - $500 15
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17 Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Chinese Export, 19th century. A famille rose porcelain undertray and lidded jar, each with polychrome floral decoration, the undertray having a scalloped octagonal rim, the jar with ribbed body; platter lg. 14.75 in. $400 - $600 18 Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Export, 19th century. An assembled group of blue and white Canton, Naking and later porcelain with scenic decorations, including a punch pot with metal spout, tea canister, plate, cup with gilt rim and saucer, unmarked; plate dia. 9 in. $300 - $500 19 Three Pieces of Chinese Porcelain Chinese. An assembled group of three pieces of painted porcelain including a covered dish having loop handles and a scene of two figures observing a swan and calligraphy on the opposite side, a saucer with floral garlands, and a scalloped dish with famille verte flowers and butterflies resting on a rosewood stand, the scalloped dish has a stamped mark on the underside; dia. covered dish 8.25 in., dia. saucer 5.25 in., lg. scalloped dish 7.5 in. $300 - $500
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20 Chinese Nanking Porcelain, Plus Chinese Export. An assembled group of blue and white Nanking porcelain, decorated with landscapes and gilt accents, including a vase, bowl, saucer and five cups, unmarked, PLUS a Meissen cup and saucer in the “Blue Onion� pattern with gilt rims, underglaze blue crossed swords mark; vase ht. 4.75 in. $300 - $500 21 Chinese Export Famille Rose Bowls Chinese Export, early 20th century. A set of six famille rose bowls, including five soup bowls and one serving bowl, the exteriors enamel decorated with flower blossoms, the interior with floral and butterfly motifs and gilding; marked with sixcharacter Chinese mark; largest dia. 9.75 in. $300 - $500
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22 Chinese Export Silver Compote Chinese Export, 20th century. Silver compote with two interlocking pieces, designed with ogee rim surrounding central field engraved with floral motif, rising on three elephant head supports and domed base. Marked on connecting section between basin and pedestal; ht. 3.75 in., silver wt. 7.26ozt (226g). $200 - $400
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23 A Fine Chinese Export Inside Painted Bottle Chinese Export, 19th century. An inside-painted bottle with pheasants, detailed painting and inscribed, signed; ht. 5 in. $3,000 - $5,000 24 Chinese Export Inside-Painted Bottles Chinese Export, late 19th-early 20th century. A pair of bottles each by artist Te Zhang, one dated 1894 and the other dated 1904. Both are inside-painted, having glass Foo dog ring handles and coral toned stoppers; ht. of each 5 in. $2,000 - $3,000 23
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25 Royal Zardozi Embroidery Panel India, early 20th century. A finely embroidered Royal Zardozi panel with an elaborate design of three floral borders surrounding a central cartouche of a vase with flowers and grapes, all in vivid colors with hardstone embellishments; 49 x 37 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 26 Collection of Cantonese “Junk” Watercolors Chinese, early 19th century. A group of six watercolor and gouache paintings, framed, depicting various merchant ships. Each 6 x 9.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $2,000 27 Fine Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Bottle with Frogs Japanese, 19th century. A carved ivory snuff bottle in the form of a double gourd with a stopper in the form of a squirrel, the body of the bottle surrounded by three carved frogs and carved foliage; ht. 2.25 in. $800 - $1,200
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28 Indian Mughal Miniature Painting of Female Aesthetic India, late 18th century. Gouache on heavy cardstock paper, with traces of gilt, having label on verso; 5.5 x 4.5 in. (sight). $500 - $700 29 Kashmiri School Indian Miniature from the Charles Ramus Collection India, ca 1790. A watercolor and gouache manuscript page on laid paper, inscribed in upper center. From the manuscript Sir-al-Bayan by Mir Hassam, fully labeled and identified on reverse; 6 x 3.25 in. (sight). $500 - $700 30 Indian Miniature Illustration from the Charles Ramus Collection India, ca 1790. Watercolor and gouache on laid paper, with inscription and full label on verso from the Charles Ramus collection; 8 x 5.75 in. (sight). $500 - $700 28
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31 Indian Miniature Painting of a Seated Official India, ca 1800. A watercolor and gouache on paper, depicting seated official, named Rajput, Mandi (?) in lower margin; 8 x 5 in. (painting). $500 - $700 32 Indian Painting, Rajput, Jodhpur India, early 19th century. Gouache on paper, depicting Rajput Jodhpur, and inscribed as such on label; 11 x 9.5 in. (sight). $500 - $700 33 Indian Painting of a Seated Nobleman Indian, early 19th century. Â Gouache and watercolor on paper, unsigned; 8 x 6 in. (sight). $500 - $700
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34 Dutch Bombe Commode Continental, 19th century. A bombe form commode in walnut with shaped top over four graduated drawers, above a leaf carved apron, resting on ball and claw feet; ht. 32, wd. 33.5, dp. 20 in. $800 - $1,000
37 French Provincial Régence-Style Armchair French, 19th century. A provincial Régence-style upholstered armchair in walnut, having a serpentine padded back, shaped arms, and turned legs joined by stretchers; oah. 44 in. $300 - $500
35 Spanish Colonial Carved Side Table Spanish Colonial, 18th century. A walnut side table with a rectangular single-board top over a chip-carved front drawer and apron, rising on turned legs with stop-fluted stiles and ball feet, reinforced by stretchers and having mortise and tenon construction; ht. 27.25, wd. 32, dp. 19 in. $800 - $1,200
38 Late Classical Commode Stand American, 19th century. A commode stand disguised as a miniature late Classical chest, with maple drawer fronts and wood pulls; ht. 23.5, wd. 19.25, dp. 16.25 in. $300 - $600
36 French Provincial Régence-Style Armchair French, 19th century. A provincial Régence-style upholstered armchair in walnut, having a shaped padded back, padded carved arms and cabriole legs joined by shaped stretchers, raised on scrolled feet; oah. 37 in. $300 - $500
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39 Italian Icon by Mariano Falcinelli Antoniacci Mariano Falcinelli Antoniacci (Italian, 1806-1874). A wood panel decorated with oil and gesso and depicting the Virgin and Child, standing to their left is St. Francis of Assisi while another disciple wearing a red tunic crosses his fingers and holds a book to their right, all having embossed circular halos with incised rays and presented against a gilt background, signed L. Falcinelli Antoniacci Assisi Italia l.r., verso retains label Lorenzo Falcinelli / Via S. Rufino / (Italia) Assisi; 8.25 x 16.5 in. $1,000 - $2,000
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40 A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Vieille Garde Figure by Armand Le Veel Armand Jules Le Véel (French, 1821-1905). A gilt bronze representation of a member of Napoleon’s Old Guard. He stands at attention with his gaze focused straight ahead and his right leg stepped forward as if preparing to engage some invisible foe, his right hand grasps the barrel of a rifle while his left hand makes a fist, a rucksack, sword, and ammunition case hang on his back, the latter adorned with a spread-winged eagle, titled VIEILLE GARDE. and inscribed E. LEVEEL., impressed foundry stamp SUSSE FRERES EDITEURS PARIS, presented on a stepped marble base with gilt trim around the bottom; ht. 17.5 in. (including marble base). A student of François Rude (1784-1855), Armand Jules Le Véel is best known for his large-scale bronze statue of Napoleon on horseback located in Cherbourg, France. He also produced a number of smaller sculptures many of which depict military officers and soldiers. The Paris foundry of Susse Freres Editeurs is one of the oldest sculpture foundries in Western Europe . Known for its high quality castings, the company worked with some of the most important French sculptors of the nineteenth century including Antoine Louis Barye (1796-1875) and Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912). $8,000 - $12,000
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41 Bronze Napoleon on Horseback Continental, 19th century. A bronze representation of Napoleon Bonaparte on horseback. He sits with his arms at his sides while his right hand grasps the animal’s reigns, a long overcoat covers his military uniform and a sword hangs at his hip, the horse’s saddle is adorned with four fringed-bordered standards containing eagles and the letter N, presented on a rectangular marble base with rounded corners; ht. 13.25 in. (including marble base). $2,000 - $3,000 42 Napoleon Plaster Bust by Ordelheide 20th century. A glazed plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, signed ED II / 001/500 / T.C. Ordelheide / 7/89 / 8-11; ht. 12.25 in. $500 - $700
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43 Credo by Emmanuel Fremiet from Eleanor Roosevelt Estate Emmanuel Fremiet (French, 1824-1910). A bronze representation of a medieval knight, standing with his arms extended out to his sides to display a banner with the word CREDO, chainmail covers his head and shoulders while a belted robe hangs to his ankles, a shield with an embossed lion and a sword rest at his waist, signed E. Fremiet, retains Estate of Eleanor Roosevelt / Hyde Park, N.Y. sticker, presented on a round marble base; ht. 16.25 in. (including marble base). $4,000 - $6,000
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44 Early Miniature Portraits of Gentlemen British, 18th-early 19th century. An assembled group of miniature bust-length portraits of gentlemen, three being watercolors, one on ivory and two on paper, and one fine graphite drawing on paper with an adhered label on the verso bearing the sitter’s name John Rockfort of Clogreuane (sic), Co Carlow and some of his genealogical information; largest 6 x 4.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 45 Miniature Portrait Attributed to Charles Robertson Attributed to Charles Robertson (English, 1760-1821). A striking portrait of an English infantry officer with powdered hair, housed in a fine locket case with blue Bristol glass and hairwork on the reverse, along with the initials GWN; 3.5 x 2.75 in. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
46 Miniature Portrait by Thomas Brown of York Thomas Brown of York (England, early 19th century). A portrait of William Sinclair, Esq., surgeon to the Rothsay Regt. of Highlanders. Hairwork and additional information of the subject on reverse; 3 x 2.5 in. $1,000 - $1,500 47 Continental Military Portrait Miniature Continental, 19th century. A portrait of a gentleman in military uniform, painted on ivory; 3.25 x 2.75 in. $400 - $600 48 Mourning Portrait Miniature of the Countess of Dundonald Scottish, 19th century. A watercolor on ivory portrait miniature of a lady in a pendant case with an opening in the back revealing hairwork with an adhered paper label Countess of Dundonald; 2.75 x 2.5 in. $200 - $300 OCTOBER 12, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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49 Old Master Copy, Genre Scene Continental (possibly Dutch), 19th century. Oil on panel in a gilt and gesso frame, unsigned; 19.5 x 15.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $3,000 50 Dutch Old Master Style Portrait Early 19th century. After a 17th century Dutch portrait. Housed in outstanding hand carved frame; 23 x 16.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500
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51 Self Portrait Attributed to William Hogarth Attributed to William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764). Oil on canvas, unsigned but with attributing plaque and sale documentation from 1908; 30 x 24 in. (sight). The portrait was included in an important Collection of paintings sold in 1908, as part of the Richard Mansfield Collection, American Art Galleries, NY. Lot number 33. Sold at American Art Galleries, NY as Number 33, 1908. Part of the Richard Mansfield Collection; Descended in the family $3,000 - $5,000
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52 Full-Length Portrait of Miss Gee and Her Puppy by Sir Nathaniel Dance Sir Nathaniel Dance (English, 1735-1811). 18th-19th century, oil on canvas portrait of a young girl standing full-length in a landscape wearing a white and pink dress with red shoes while holding a furry white puppy; 48.25 x 37.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000
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53 Large 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Wearing Red Silk Continental, 19th century. Oil on board, a portrait of a woman painted by an unidentified artist, the subject wearing a red silk dress with a lace scarf on her head and holding a red rose in her right hand, seated in a gold chair in front of a dark background; 35.5 x 26.75 in. (sight). $1,200 - $1,500 54 19th Century Portrait of a Young Woman with Curls British, 19th century. Oil on board, a portrait of a woman painted by an unidentified artist, the subject holding a pair of eyeglasses in her left hand, seated in front of a curtain revealing a lead-paned window; 17.5 x 13.5 in. (sight). The painting is stenciled on the verso: Dimes & Elam, Manufacturers, 91 Gt. Russell St., Bloomsbury, London. A British supplier of artists’ materials, Frederick Dimes (1813-1879) and George Elam (dates unknown) used this moniker from 1843-1845. $1,000 - $1,200
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55 Portrait of a Boy with Grapes by Ludwig Knaus Ludwig Knaus (German, 1829-1910). A fine oil on canvas portrait of a young boy with sandy-blonde hair holding a bunch of grapes and wearing a blue shirt with red dots, housed in a dark wood frame, signed L. Knaus and dated 1849 m.r.; 12.75 x 9.25 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000
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56 KPM Porcelain Plaque After Conrad Kiesel, Signed German, 19th century. A KPM hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting a young woman by Conrad Kiesel (German, 1846-1921), in a gilt frame, signed on front Nach C. Kiesel l.l., signed on verso Nach C. Kiesel / L. Schinzel l.r., with an impressed KPM and 255_195; 10 x 7.5 in. (sight). Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, Berlin’s royal porcelain manufactory, produced highly-glazed, enameled plaques, often using well-known paintings as subject matter. KPM works are admired for their brilliant and rich color, which, unlike paintings on canvas, do not fade with the passage of time. $4,000 - $6,000
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57 Hepplewhite Washstand with Inlay English, 19th century. A Hepplewhite washstand in mahogany with lightwood inlays, the top with a basin hole and two round holes for toilet accessories and having a shaped apron over a lower shelf with one drawer, on square legs; ht. 29.5, wd. 14, dp. 14 in. $300 - $500
59 Chippendale Mahogany Armchair English, 18th century. A Chippendale mahogany armchair, the serpentine crest, pierced splat and serpentine arms above an upholstered seat, raised on square molded legs joined by a recessed stretcher; oah. 38 in. $250 - $500
58 English Mahogany Queen Anne Easy Chair English, 18th century. A Queen Anne easy chair in mahogany, having a tall back with closed and shaped wings, upright and outward scrolling arms, and shell-carved cabriole legs, on pad feet; oah. 46 in. $600 - $800
60 Georgian-Style Kneehole Desk English, 19th century. A Georgian-style kneehole desk of mixed woods, having a center drawer and four pedestal drawers flanking a recessed cupboard door, resting on bracket feet; ht. 29.75, wd. 33.75, dp. 18.75 in. $600 - $800
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61 English Georgian Fall-Front Desk English, 18th century. A Georgian desk, having a fall front opening to a fitted interior and green embossed leather writing surface, over four graduated drawers and raised on bracket feet; ht. 40.5, wd. 39, dp. 19.5 in. $600 - $800 62 English Oak Cupboard on Shoe Feet English, 19th century. A cupboard in oak, having a molded cornice over two paneled doors, on shoe feet; ht. 45, wd. 56.75, dp. 20 in. $600 - $800 63 Georgian Hanging Corner Cupboard English, 19th century. A Georgian hanging corner cupboard in mahogany with light wood inlay, having a molded cornice with inlaid frieze above two paneled doors; ht. 50, wd. 40, dp. 23 in. $600 - $800
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64 Georgian Hanging Cupboard English, 19th century. A Georgian hanging cupboard in mahogany, having a cove-molded cornice over two glazed doors opening to shelving; ht. 37.75, wd. 39, dp. 12 in. $400 - $600
66 Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs English, 19th century. A pair of Georgian mahogany side chairs, each with a rounded crest, pierced splat, leather upholstered seat on square tapering legs joined by stretchers; oah. 36 in. $300 - $500
65 Georgian Bachelor’s Chest English, 19th century. A four-drawer bachelor’s chest of burled walnut veneers with light-wood inlays, having a pull-out folding surface over case with two short over two long graduated drawers, on bracket feet; ht. 30.5, wd. 31.75, dp. 16.25 in. $800 - $1,200
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68 Gentleman’s Hepplewhite Dressing Table English, 19th century. A gentleman’s dressing table of mahogany and light wood veneers, the rectangular top bisected and opening to a fitted interior with a central adjustable mirror and lidded cupboards, the case fitted with one faux drawer over one drawer, all raised on tapering square legs with casters; ht. 31, wd. 25, dp. 20 in. $300 - $500
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69 Wheel Barometer by Joshua Ronchetti English, second quarter 19th century. A mahogany-cased barometer with a swan neck pediment and inlaid trim, having a hygrometer, thermometer, barometer, and level, marked J. Ronchetti Optician / 43 Market St. Manchester; ht. 39.5, wd. 10 in. $400 - $600 70 Scottish Painted Clock Face and Works, George Moore Scottish, 19th century. A painted clock face and works, the dial signed Geo. Moore / Cumnock, having a finely painted dial depicting Britannia Amidst Commerce in the dial arch, Europe, Asia, Africa, and America in the corners; ht. 20.5, wd. 14 in. $500 - $700 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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71 Scottish Long-Case Clock Scottish, 19th century. A long case clock with painted florals on dial face, brass works, weight-driven. The mahogany case, with scrolled pediment, centered on a brass eagle finial, inlaid columns flanking the bonnet door, inlaid quarter columns on the waist, and line inlay on the front sides and bonnet; ht. 81 in. $800 - $1,200
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75 Major General Richard Gentry Portrait Attributed to Aaron Houghton Corwin Attributed to Aaron Houghton Corwin (American, 1802-1830), 1811. An oil on canvas portrait, sitter identified as Major General Richard Gentry; 23 x 20 in. (sight). Verso retains a label reading Collection: / William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art / Atkins Museum of Fine Arts / Kansas City Missouri / 115-1953 / Artist - unknown - probably painted in Kentucky ca. 1811 / “Major General Richard Gentry” / Lent by John M. Gregory. Verso also retains a label with a brief typed biography. Major General Richard Gentry (1788-1837) Richard Gentry was a true hero on the first American frontier. He was born at Fort Boonesborough, Daniel Boone’s outpost in Madison County, Kentucky. As a youth he idolized his father, who fought in the American Revolution and saw Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown. Following the paternal example young Richard enlisted in the 19th Regiment of the Kentucky Militia in 1807, rising to Captain in just three years. Perhaps his greatest hour came during the War of 1812 when, as an officer under General William Henry Harrison, he attacked British forces from the rear, routing them to score a Federal victory. Then, like other first generation Kentuckians, he and his family followed Boone’s example and migrated to Missouri in 1816. For the next four years he traversed the rough roads and rivers between Kentucky and Missouri, to keep in touch with his military compatriots. He became SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
one of the founders of Columbia, Missouri, where he served as postmaster and state senator. Like Abraham Lincoln he saw service in the Black Hawk War, resisting advances by the Sauk and Fox tribes. And then his luck ran out. Warned by his Columbia friend, Dr. William Duncan, that “if you are in battle you will be killed,” he nevertheless joined expeditionary forces under the command of Zachary Taylor in Florida. On Christmas Day, 1837, he died of wounds received at the Battle of Lake Okeechobee. The portrait resembles the work of Aaron Houghton Corwine. A child prodigy from Kentucky, he worked in Cincinnati from 1817 to 1820 prior to a stint in Philadelphia studying with Thomas Sully. Having had some early training with a Mr. Turner, an itinerant artist in Maysville, Corwine quickly developed some defining characteristics. As in this instance his flesh tones are rich and warm, with a lustrous surface highlighted by a quietly glowing golden cast in the background. Unlike his contemporaries Matthew Jouett and Chester Harding he placed his subjects at a slightly oblique angle, head cast to one side, eyes shyly engaging the viewer from a demure position. Of particular note in this depiction is the triple cape frock coat worn by the subject, a favorite of dashing officers dressed in the Napoleonic fashion. He was most likely painted during one of his trans-Ohio River journeys. Cowan’s is grateful to scholar Estill Curtis Pennington for his essay regarding this portrait. $5,000 - $8,000 OCTOBER 12, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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76 Early 19th Century Portrait of Dr. Edward Orrick American, ca 1820. A portrait of Maryland resident, Dr. Edward Orrick (1792-1833). Oil on wove canvas, unsigned, a pair of typed labels on verso regarding the sitter; 19.5 x 15.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 77 Watercolor Portrait of a Dandy American, 19th century. A full-length portrait of a well-dressed gent in a vest, jacket, trousers, and holding a top hat, housed in a period frame with mortise and tenon construction and a brass ring-shaped hanger on top; 8.25 x 6.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 78 No Lot
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79 Vernacular Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair American, 18th century. A vernacular Chippendale mahogany side chair with a serpentine crest rail, pierced splat, above a rush seat, on turned legs joined by stretchers, the legs ending in Spanish feet; oah. 37 in. $200 - $400 80 Miniature Chippendale Tall Chest of Drawers American, 18th century. A miniature Chippendale tall chest of drawers in mahogany with a rectangular molded edge above three small drawers over two small drawers over four long graduated drawers, on bracket feet; ht. 26.5, wd. 21, dp. 12.5 in. $800 - $1,000 81 Chippendale Chest of Drawers American, 18th century. A Chippendale chest of drawers in mahogany, having a molded rectangular top over four graduated and cockbeaded long drawers, flanked by fluted quarter columns, on bracket feet; ht. 33.75, wd. 39, dp. 20 in. $600 - $800 82 Queen Anne High Chest American (New England states), ca 1740-1760. A Queen Anne marriage of upper and lower case pieces, of cherry and pine secondary, with (later) molded cornice top edge, graduated and scratch-beaded drawers, over a lower case of cherry with three shallow aligned drawers with overlapping faces, over three deep drawers, the central lower drawer with a fan carving, the whole rising on cabriole legs with pad feet; ht. 71, wd. 38.5, dp. 19 in. $1,000 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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83 Pennsylvania Corner Cupboard American (Pennsylvania), 18th century. A corner cupboard in cherry, having a molded cornice over two paneled doors concealing three shelves, the lower section with two drawers over paneled doors opening to reveal one shelf, on molded apron with bracket feet; ht. 85, wd. 45, dp. 20 in. $1,800 - $3,000 38
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84 Pennsylvania Walnut Corner Cupboard American, 18th century. A Pennsylvania walnut corner cupboard, having a broken arched pediment, two glazed doors over three drawers, over two paneled doors, on ogee bracket feet; ht. 93, wd. 49, dp. 21 in. $1,800 - $2,500
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85 Queen Anne Candlestand American, 18th century. A walnut Queen Anne candlestand, with a circular top, turned pedestal and tripod base with snake feet; ht. 27.5, dia. 17 in. $300 - $500 86 Massachusetts Chippendale Tea Table American (Massachusetts), ca 1760. A Chippendale mahogany tray top tea table, the tray top with rounded corners, the frame with a gadrooned apron, all over cabriole legs with carved ball and claw feet, the claws back-raking; ht. 28, wd. 32.5, dp. 21 in. $800 - $1,000 85
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87 Queen Anne Tilt-Top Table American, 18th century. A Queen Anne tilt-top table in mahogany, having a circular top on a turned and carved pedestal, on carved cabriole legs; ht. 28, dia. 34 in. $300 - $500
89 Cherry Blanket Chest American, 19th century. A blanket chest in cherry, with dovetailed case and turned ball feet, the interior with covered till; ht. 24.75, wd. 37.75, dp. 19.5 in. $300 - $500
88 Tavern Table American, 19th century. A tavern table in walnut with a rectangular top, one dovetailed drawer, stretcher base, on block and turned legs; ht. 27, wd. 41.24, dp. 27.5 in. $500 - $700
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90 English Silver Trefid Spoons English, 17th-18th century. An assembled group of twelve silver trefid spoons, including six spoons with beaded rattail attachments, possibly by Francis Archbold. They are monogrammed ETM and have a Britannia silver mark and partially obscured city, date, and maker’s marks. Three spoons are monogrammed RIE and have a sterling silver mark, a London city mark, a date mark of 1694-5, and a partially obscured maker’s mark. One spoon is monogrammed NM / RC and has a sterling silver mark, a London city mark, an obscured date mark, and an IK maker’s mark. One spoon is monogrammed NF and dated 1704 and has a Britannia silver mark, an Exeter city mark, a date mark of 1703, and a MV maker’s mark. One spoon is monogrammed EBD and unmarked; longest lg. 7.5 in., silver wt. 19.43ozt (604.5g). $1,000 - $2,000 91 Georgian Sterling Table Spoons Scottish, 18th century. A set of eleven Georgian sterling silver table spoons, each marked for Edinburgh and 1798 and with maker’s mark RG, lg. 9 in., silver wt. 24.64ozt (766.5g). $600 - $800
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92 George III Sterling Fruit Spoons English, 18th century. A pair of George III sterling silver chased fruit spoons, the bowls with gilt, marked for London and 1782 and with maker’s mark RC for Richard Crossley, in a fitted box; spoon lg. 8.25 in., silver wt. 4.16ozt (129.5g). $250 - $500 93 English Sterling Serving Spoons English, 18th and 19th centuries. An assembled group of seventeen sterling silver serving spoons, all marked for London and Sheffield with various date letters and by various makers; longest lg. 9 in., silver wt. 33.08ozt (1029g). $800 - $1,200
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96 English Sterling Serving Pieces English, 19th century. An assembled group of sterling silver serving pieces, including one ladle marked for London and 1822 and with maker’s mark for Sarah and John William Blake; a letter opener with a Britannia medallion handle marked for London and 1902 and with maker’s mark AB & S and Barrett & Sons; one serving spoon with engraved bowl and enameled handle marked for Birmingham and 1901 and with maker’s mark L&S for Levi & Salaman; and a group of seven marrow scoops, six with marks for English sterling and one with marks obscured; letter opener, lg. 9 in. $400 - $600
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97 Georgian Sterling Candle Snuffer and Undertray English, 19th century. An assembled Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer and undertray, the snuffer marked for Birmingham and 1842 and with maker’s mark JW possibly for Joseph Willmore, the tray marked for London and with maker’s mark and date mark obscured; tray lg. 10 in., silver wt. 9.7ozt (302g). $300 - $500 98 English Sterling Spoons English, 18th-20th century. An assembled group of twelve sterling silver spoons hallmarked for London, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Glasgow: identifiable makers include William Eley & William Fern, Stephen Adams II, Richard Crossley, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, and Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.; lg. of largest 6.75 in., silver weight 12.08ozt (376g). $300 - $500 99 English Sterling Ladles English, 19th and 20th century. An assembled group of three sterling silver ladles, all marked for London, one dated 1928 and with maker’s mark DF, one dated 1896 and with maker’s mark for William Hutton & Sons, and one dated possibly 1855 and with maker’s mark MC for Mary Chawner, longest lg.13.5 in., silver wt. 29.36ozt (913.5g). $800 - $1,200 44
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103 James Deakin & Sons Sterling Tea Service English, late 19th century. A three-piece sterling silver tea service by James Deakin & Sons including a teapot, creamer and sugar, each with a lobed body and angular handles; marked for London and sterling and with JD&S; teapot ht. 5.25 in. $300 - $500 OCTOBER 12, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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105 Walker & Hall Sterling Serving Tray English, 19th century. A sterling silver serving tray with a scalloped rim encasing handles, marked for Sheffield and 1897 and for Walker & Hall; lg. 25.75 in., silver wt. 103.79ozt (3228.5g). $2,000 - $4,000
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106 Sterling Boxes and Accessories, Plus English. An assembled group of nine sterling and coin silver accessories, including a pair of sterling coin holders, a sterling vinaigrette in book form, a sterling oval snuff, two sterling boxes, a sterling card case, a sterling pen knife, a coin silver pen knife with bright cut handle, PLUS a chased card case with obscured marks, a silver box with obscured marks, a match safe, unmarked, and a shell-form etui, unmarked; match safe lg. 2.5 in., sterling wt. 6.3ozt (196g). $300 - $500
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107 English Sterling Tea Strainers, Plus English, 18th-20th century. An assembled group of four sterling silver tea strainers, marked for London and Sheffield, identifiable makers include Joseph Rogers and George Jackson & David Fullerton, two with engraved decoration on the handles and convex fruit and flowers in the bowls; PLUS a sterling silver tea scoop with a shell-shaped bowl, marked for Sheffield and made by Walker & Hall; PLUS two sterling silver three-tined forks, marked for Birmingham and made by H. Matthews and Joseph Gloster; AND two mote spoons with obscured marks; lg. of largest 7.5 in., silver weight (not including mote spoons) 7.49ozt (233g). $300 - $500 108 English and Scottish Sterling Accessories English and Scottish, 19th-early 20th century. An assembled group of sterling silver accessories including a tea canister, marked for Birmingham and 1904 and with maker’s mark D&F for Deakin & Francis: plus a strainer, marked for London and with obscured marks; plus a wine funnel with maker’s mark FL; plus a miniature two-handled urn marked for Hunt Silver Co.; and a muffineer with a sterling silver cap and tortoise shell body, the lid marked for Edinburgh and 1843 and with maker’s mark WD&Co.; muffineer ht. 6 in., silver wt. 10.35ozt (322g). $300 - $500
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111 Meriden B. Company Aesthetic Movement Silver-Plated Basket American, late 19th century. An aesthetic movement silver-plated rectangular basket on four feet, with engraved flowers and leaves decorating the stationary handle and pierced roundels of cherubs picking fruit on either side, the interior having more floral and leaf designs in relief, stamped Meriden B. Company Quadruple Plate on underside of one foot and 1869 on underside of another foot; ht. 10.25, wd. 11.75, dp. 7 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $200 - $400
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112 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Partial Tea and Coffee Service American, 20th century. A four-piece Tiffany & Co. sterling silver partial tea and coffee service in the Hampton pattern, including a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar and creamer, each having angular hollowcast handles, incurvate corners and flat bottoms; coffee pot ht. 8.75 in., silver wt. 71.21ozt (2215g). $1,400 - $2,000 113 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Master Salts American, 19th century. A pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver master salts of tripod form, having lion’s head masks with rings above paw feet, each stand with two removable bowls with gilt, marked Tiffany & Co. Sterling / Italy 925; ht. 3.25 in., silver wt. 7.79ozt (242.5g). $400 - $600 114 Reed and Barton Silver-Plated Presentation Pitcher American, late 19th century. An Aesthetic movement silver-plated presentation pitcher with engraved flowers and leaves decorating the body and spout, the interior fitted with a stoneware lining, having a tilting stand with a removable dish, engraved inscription on top of the hinged lid, marked Mf’d and Plated by Reed and Barton on underside of pitcher and stand; ht. with stand 13.75 in. (without stand handle). $300 - $500 114 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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115 S. Kirk & Son “Repoussé” Sterling Flatware, Plus American, ca 1924. A 115-piece sterling flatware service for 12 in the S. Kirk & Son “Repoussé” pattern with floral and foliate detail, including: 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 soup spoons, 24 teaspoons, 12 iced tea spoons, 12 seafood forks, 12 butter knives, 1 relish pick, 1 gravy ladle, 1 sugar spoon, 1 meat fork, 1 serving spoon, 2 servers, PLUS two sterling serving pieces, one a large dessert server with a strawberry design, and the other a scalloped serving spoon; all pieces marked sterling and stored in a zippered case, blades of dinner knives stainless steal with sterling handles; longest lg. 11.5 in., silver wt. (not including dinner knives) 124.35ozt (3,868g). $3,500 - $4,500
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116 Royal Danish International Sterling Flatware American, 20th century. A 116-piece set of Royal Danish pattern sterling silver flatware by International Sterling Co., including: 15 dinner forks, 15 salad forks, 13 soup spoons, 25 teaspoons, 7 shrimp forks, 1 pickle fork, 15 dinner knives, 13 butter knives, 1 master butter knife, 2 serving spoons, 2 ladles, 1 serving fork, 1 cake cutter, 3 small serving spoons, one carving set of a knife and fork; all marked International Sterling Co. / Royal Danish; carving knife lg. 10.25 in., silver wt. 137.05ozt (4263g). $3,500 - $5,000
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117 Georg Jensen Tea & Coffee Service Danish, post 1945. A Georg Jensen service consisting of coffee pot, tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl, in hand-hammered sterling silver, model no. 179, on a Jensen sterling tray, model no. 159. All pieces having dotted incuse oval with lettering, Georg Jensen, inside; tray lg. 26, wd. 15.5 in., coffee pot ht. 9 in., total silver wt. 161ozt (5007.6g). $15,000 - $25,000
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118 William Spratling Silver Bowl Mexican, 20th century. A hand-wrought curvilinear bowl with scalloped lip having an applied border and applied circular disks, signed with the Spratling hallmark plus Made in Mexico and Spratling Silver; ht. 1, dia. 8 in., wt. 9 ozt (292g). William Spratling established his shop in 1931 in the Taxco area of Mexico and is best known for his work with the native silversmiths there circa 1940, and for reviving local interest in the art of native silver. $180 - $300
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119 Brussels Lace Tablecloth Continental, early 20th century. A large lace tablecloth with 12 matching napkins, both with designs of grapes and leaves throughout; 59 x 109 in. (149.86 x 276.86 cm). $200 - $300
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120 Delft Porcelain Vase Continental. A Delft vase with blue and white floral decoration surrounding a central vignette of a pastoral scene of two cows in a pasture, resting on a hexagonal foot; ht. 9.25 in. $300 - $500 121 Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Tea Set English, ca 1770. A Dr. Wall Worcester porcelain teapot, lidded sugar and creamer decorated in with underglaze blue and white motifs of flowers and butterflies, blue crescent mark on base of each; teapot ht. 5.5 in. $600 - $800
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122 Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Tea Bowls and Saucers English, ca 1770. A group of seventeen Dr. Wall Worcester porcelain wares, including a waste bowl, eight tea bowls and eight saucers, each decorated with underglaze blue butterflies and flowers, blue crescent mark; bowl dia. 7 in. $300 - $500 123 French Creil Porcelain Group French, 19th century. A group of seventeen pieces of Creil porcelain, with landscape and hunting scenes and having gilt accents, including nine saucers, five cups, one bowl, one pitcher, and one teapot, all unmarked; ht. of tallest 6.25 in. $400 - $600
124 Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars French, 19th century. A pair of Paris porcelain apothecary jars, the lids with ball finials, each with hand-painted floral cartouche with scrolled gilt surrounds, labeled UNG: AEGYPT: and PIL: MEGLIN, marked on underside H. Vignier FABR / H. POCHET SUCR / 66 RJJ ROUSSEAU PARIS; ht. 10.5 in. $300 - $500 125 English Pink Lusterware Group English, 19th century. A group of thirty pieces of pink lusterware, with floral and scenic decorations, including fifteen plates and saucers, twelve cups, two bowls, one pitcher, and one tureen; ht. of tallest 6 in. $300 - $500 126 English Pink Lusterware Group, Plus English, 19th century. A group of forty-one pieces of pink lusterware, with floral, figural, and scenic decorations, including nineteen plates and saucers, fourteen cups, three bowls, two pitchers, two teapots, and one salt or pepper shaker, PLUS a large transferware platter with branches and fruit, having a Ninon / W. Ridgway mark; lg. of platter 15 in. $400 - $600 124
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133 Decorative Brass and Bronze Inkwells Probably Continental. An assembled group of two inkstands and one inkwell, including a bronze figural inkstand of a seated boy holding a dog on a black slate base, a brass inkstand of Middle Eastern form, and a brass Evangelist bell-shaped inkwell; figural inkstand ht. 5.25, wd. 9 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $200 - $400
128 Indian Inkwells An assembled group of Indian inkwells, including a brass Indian head, a cast metal standing Indian on a circular base, a bronze Indian head, a brass and crystal Indian chief with a scrolled pen holder and pen, the tip marked 14K and having a mother-of-pearl handle in shape of feather, and a brass and crystal Indian chief with rifle; largest ht. 4.75 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $300 - $500
134 French Porcelain and Brass Inkwells and Inkstand French. An assembled group of three porcelain and brass inkwells and an inkstand with polychrome floral motifs: one by Bointaburet of dome form with a decorative metal lid and base; one with a cast brass body and lid and a circular base decorated with putti and griffins; and one inkstand with a brass top and base, having an inkwell, seal and pen openings, dome-shaped inkwell marked Bointaburet / A Paris and with 1874-1924 engraved on base; inkstand ht. 4, dia. 4 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $250 - $500
129 No Lot 130 Continental Gilt Bronze and Enamel Inkwells Continental (probably French). Two gilt bronze and enamel inkwells, the larger with hinged lid, inset semi-precious faceted stones, the smaller with hinged lid and having a large cabochon stone in blue and red on each side of base, unmarked; largest ht. 4.75 in., smallest ht. 2.25 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $250 - $500 131 Continental Porcelain and Glass Inkwells Continental. An assembled group of three inkwells, including a French opaline glass and gilt bronze inkwell with medallions of famous Classical architecture on sides and lid, a Limoges porcelain and gilt bronze inkwell with a finial of a boy on a swan and having handpainted floral decorations and lion paw feet, and a porcelain and brass inkstand, with an inkwell in the shape of a mosque and a polychrome painted scene of a mosque on the stand; mosque inkstand ht. 4.75, wd. 6.75 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $400 - $600 132 French Faience Inkwells French. An assembled group of four faience inkwells with polychrome floral decorations, including two with pewter fittings, both unmarked and two Quimper inkwells, one heart-shaped, the other shaped liked a miniature tower with figural scene to front, both marked Quimper?; largest ht. 3.25, wd. 8.5 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $300 - $500 56
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135 French Champleve Enamel Inkwells French. Three champleve enamel inkwells, one with a two-handled urnshaped inkwell on a circular stand, one with a scalloped-edge stand, and one of cushion form with a gilt metal decorative top, cushion inkwell marked AF on opening; urn form ht. 5.25, dia. 7 in. $300 - $500 136 Assortment of Decorative Inkwells An assembled group of four inkwells, including: a silver-plated inkwell with floral lid and body, marked for Wilcox Silverplate Co.; an English sterling silver inkwell marked for London, 1889 and with marks for Charles Stuart Harris; an English flow blue inkwell with a brass lid and stand; and a Victorian blue floral porcelain inkwell with pineapple finial on a square decorative metal stand; tallest ht. 5.5 in., silver wt. 4.43ozt (138g). Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $300 - $500
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137 Japanese Hand-Painted Porcelain Inkwell, Plus Japanese. A hand-painted porcelain inkwell marked Hand Painted / Nippon, PLUS an Art Deco metal inkwell with a green surface and an Arts and Crafts blue cloisonné inkwell; cloisonné inkwell ht. 3.5 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $200 - $400 138 Sterling, Brass and Crystal Inkwells An assembled group of five crystal and pressed glass inkwells with sterling silver and brass lids. Lot includes a crystal inkwell with floral repoussé sterling silver lid marked Bigelow Kennard & Co. / Sterling and engraved with monogram and 1888 to inner rim; a crystal inkwell with sterling silver lid, having monogram to top and marked G.N.R.H. and for Birmingham with 1902 date mark; a crystal inkwell with spiral lid marked Sterling, a crystal inkwell with brass lid having a pineapple finial; and a pressed glass inkwell with scrolling floral brass lid; tallest ht. 6 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $400 - $600 58
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139 Rare Milk Glass and Cast Iron Phrenology Head Inkwell American, 19th century. A milk glass head with demarcated and embossed areas indicating the various localized and specific functions of areas of the brain, set in an original gilt-painted cast iron base with laurel wreath surround, oak and ivy leaf pen holders and a hinged lid in the form of a U.S. shield bearing a shield-breasted eagle over a milk glass well, the underside of the lid marked See Washington Manual By John Hecker?; ht. 6.5 in. This piece was patented on December 11, 1855. The Washington Manual refers to a period manual on Phrenology (Chiarenza & Slater, 1998: fig. 99). $1,500 - $2,000
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140 Egyptian Revival Inkwells 20th century. An assembled group of three Egyptian Revival inkwells, including a bronze sphinx, a brass sphinx and a cast iron King Tut with polychrome decoration, its base with a pen rest; King Tut lg. 6 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $200 - $400 141 French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Inkstands French. Three gilt bronze and enamel inkwells, one of shell form with champleve enamel and having a pineapple finial and gilt bronze handle, one of circular form with guilloche enamel and having a pen rest, and one Art Nouveau inkstand, having a round enameled cover, the back with a female bust over an oval enameled medallion, the guilloche inkstand marked France; Art Nouveau inkstand ht. 4.25, wd. 8.75 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $300 - $500
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143 Animal Figural Inkwells Three figural metal inkwells, including a brass horse head, a Japanese Chin dog on stand and a silver-plated dog with shell-form tray marked for Elkington & Co.; horse ht. 5.5 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $300 - $500 144 Elephant Metal Inkwells 20th century. Two figural metal elephant inkwells, one the head of a circus elephant with a monkey on top, hinged lid opens to reveal ink pot, the other with a red blanket that lifts to reveal ink pot, unmarked; largest ht. 5.5 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $200 - $400
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146 Carved Wood Terrier Inkwell A finely carved wood terrier inkwell with hinged lid, glass eyes and metal insert, unmarked; ht. 4.75 in. Property from the Collection of Dorothy Painter, Cincinnati, OH $400 - $600 147 Scottish Horn Snuff Mulls and a Snake Scent Bottle Scottish and English, late 19th-early 20th century. Two horn snuff mulls, one with silver mounts on hinged lid with curled end, the other with a silver hinged lid with inset amber semi-precious cut stone and curled end, and a crystal scent bottle with sterling silver hinged lid having an inset garnet and a closure in the shape of a snake, lid marked J.C. Vickery, 179-181-183 Regent St. W and marked for Birmingham and 1902 and with maker’s mark C&C; largest mull lg. 3.5 in. $400 - $600
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148 Opaline Glass Sailor’s Whimsey English, 19th century. A free blown fiery opaline glass in the form of a hollow-bodied rolling pin with sheared end. Polychrome transferdecorated with three medallions, the first a full rigged sailing ship flying the Union Jack with ship’s name Great Australia below; the second a multi-colored floral garland enclosing the words LOVE AND BE HAPPY and the third a floral garland encircling a poem From rocks and sands and barren lands / Kind fortune keep me free. / And from great guns and woman’s tongues / Good Lord deliver me.; lg. 16.5, wd. 2.5 in. The fully rigged sailing ship Great Australia was built in 1859-1860 in St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada by the builder John Fraser. She weighed 1661 tons and sailed on the Liverpool to Melbourne, Australia route. $400 - $600
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150 Whaleboat Model in Case American, 19th century. A museum quality custom cased model of a whaleboat from Cape Cod, having a plank on frame construction, finished in marine spar varnish. The model is fully rigged with sail and masthead lantern; the interior contains scale model harpoons, line tubs, oars and buckets; ht. 29, wd. 31, dp. 13 in. $1,000 - $1,500
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151 Tole Document Box Attributed to Filley American, 19th century. A floral-decorated tole box attributed to the Bloomfield, Connecticut shop of Oliver Filley with red flowers and stylized gold leaves on a black ground, having a hammered handle; ht. 7 x 9.25 x 5.75 in. $300 - $500 152 Tole Trays with Pierced Handles American or English. Hand-painted metal trays, both having rolled edges and pierced handles, the larger tray with a floral border and a floral arrangement at center, and a smaller tray with two birds and a decorative border; largest lg. 30 in. $600 - $800 153 Carved Gessoed and Painted Cockatiel American, late 19th-early 20th century. A finely carved, gessoed, and painted cockatiel; ht. 9, lg. 5 in. $1,000 - $2,000 154 Black-Bellied Plover Decoy Long Island, New York, ca 1878-1885. A carved and hand-painted blackbellied plover decoy on a (later) wooden stand; lg. 9.75 in. Purchased from Decoys Unlimited in July 2001 $400 - $600
155 Jim Denison Competition Goose Decoy American, 1983. A finely-carved and full-size competition goose decoy by Jim Denison of Rockford, Michigan; ht. 10.75, lg. 21 in. The decoy is hollow carved, leaving the walls eggshell thin and is finished in acrylics. This goose was entered into woodcarving contests, which explains its lifelike realism. Jim Denison has won international acclaim for his decoys. $500 - $700 156 Bob White Swimming Canvasback Decoy American, 20th century. A swimming canvasback decoy by Bob White. This is a working decoy that features a lead pad weight and has its anchor line wrapped around its chest as it would be before being stored after hunting season, branded White on bottom; ht. 5.5, lg. 17 in. $300 - $500 157 Collection of Hutch Decoys, Plus American, late 20th century. A collection of 31 finely carved and painted half-sized duck and goose decoys with original glass inset eyes by Hutch Decoys of Maryland. Lot includes 15 hen and drake duck pairs of different species and one goose decoy, each hand-signed on base Peter “Hutch” Codd and with the species and branded with the insignia A Hutch Decoys Original © Maryland, U.S.A., 14 are dated 1989, 11 are dated 1990, 3 are dated 1992 and 3 have no date; average lg. 9 in.; PLUS a custom-made pine hanging shelf with five shelves; ht. 38, wd. 41 in. $600 - $800 158 No Lot
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159 Folk Art Catlinite Carved Book, Plus Probably 19th century. Includes a carved book of catlinite, with an Indian incised to one page and on the other is inscribed “The Indian scalps his enemy but the white man skin his friend”. On reverse is inscribed “Carl Brandter / Compliments of / Plowman and Hall”. An interesting carving; ht. 3, wd. 4.5 in. PLUS a catlinite ax carving with Indian scenes to each side; lg. 10 in. PLUS a catlinite carved pipe with scenes of Indians hunting, an eagle and shield, two doves, and the date 1877; lg. 2 in. $400 - $500 160 New England Banjo Clock American, 19th century. A wooden works banjo clock, with a reversepainted glass panel of houses in a landscape; ht. 35 in. $300 - $500 161 Forged Iron Bootscrape American (Kentucky or Tennessee), ca 1800. A forged iron boot scrape with ram’s horn scrolled sides, set in granite; ht. 16, wd. 16.5 in. $200 - $400 162 Apple Butter Kettle American, 19th century. A brass apple butter kettle with a forged iron swing handle; ht. 26 (with handle), dia. 22.25 in. $300 - $500
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163 Cast Iron Eagle and Shield Wafer Press American. A cast-iron wafer press, scissor-form with the Great Seal of the United States, interior of the circular plates depicting a spreadwinged, shield-breasted eagle with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM below sixteen stars, wire latch and ball tip at handle ends; lg. 29.75 in. $500 - $700
165 Louisa Blake The Woodman’s Hut 1825 Sampler American, 1825. A needlework sampler on linen signed and dated by Louisa Blake, Aged 10 years, having a floral and vine border with floral and woodland creature motifs surrounding a three-stanza religious verse titled The Woodman’s Hut; 16.75 x 11.75 in. (sight). $400 - $600
164 Sarah Slyfield 1808 New England Sampler American, early 19th century. A New England sampler with a floral and vine border, central motifs of flowers, birds, a large building, and a religious verse Prostrate My Contrite Heart / Bend My God My Father / And My Friend Do Not / Forsake Me In The End --, signed Sarah Slyfield Her Work Aged Nine 1808; 16.5 x 12 in. (sight). $400 - $600
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167 Alabama and Georgian Signed 42-Block Album Quilt, 1853-1858 American (Alabama & Georgia) , ca 1853-1859. A pieced and autographed 42-block quilt, each block inscribed with a quote or remembrance, a name, a date, the county and the state from which the writer hailed. Many are faded or corroded with time; 74 x 98 in. $1,000 - $2,000
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Ruby Finch Family Record To be offered February 2014 Est. $10,000 - $15,000
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168 Folk Art Carved Figural Polychrome Painted Pipe American, 19th century. Folk art carved pipe having a basin in the form of a male head and body with swirling ribs. The face has simple features which are surrounded by deep brown pigment representing hair. Supporting structure has a red stain applied with bright red paint along the base, possibly where the pipe fit onto a cane shaft. Surface is buffed smooth in raised areas from repeated use; lg. 3.75 in. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $300 - $500 169 William A. Brown’s Carved Civil War Era Folk Art Pipe American, ca 1862. Lively carved folk art pipe, having low relief design that includes foliate pattern, cross hatched reserves, frontal Masonic symbol, and fish. Around the pipe stem socket appear in relief the initials J.M.L., elsewhere is the incised text M.E.B and Wm. A. Brown. Retains smooth surface with original pencil lines still faintly visible; lg. 4.75 in. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $600 - $800 68
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170 Figured Maple Folk Art Carved Pipe American, ca 1896. Folk art pipe carved from figured maple wood with incised designs, including geometric border around rim of basin. Along stem is carving in low relief, reading March 7 / 1896 / MSC; lg. 4.25 in. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $600 - $800 171 Folk Art Carved Pipe with Reptile Design American, 19th century. Folk art pipe carved with reptilian creatures including, snake, alligators, and a winged dragon. Animals are framed by cross hatched reserves, including shaped shell that encompasses the pipe’s basin, which have lightly worn away in areas from repeated use. Basin is lined with metal. Faintly incised signature above snake, possibly reading James; lg. 2.75 in. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $800 - $1,000
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173 Charles Haag Wood Sculpture Charles Haag (Swedish-American, 1867-1933). A wood sculpture of a bearded man leaning over his ax, CH. Haag carved on base; ht. 13 in. $500 - $1,000 174 Folk Art Frame with African American Family Tintypes American, 19th century. A pine cross-cut style frame in original finish, with chip-carved leaves applied to the stretchers, having six tintype portraits of an African American family, with original paper mats; 14.25 x 14.25 in. (frame). $500 - $700
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175 Pair of Bellamy-Style Carved Wood Eagle Plaques American, late 19th-early 20th century. A pair of pine eagle wall plaques carved in the style of John Haley Bellamy (1836-1914), each sitting spread-winged on a branch with its head turned dramatically to one side; largest wd. 26 in. $300 - $500 176 Pair of Carved Wood Spread-Winged Eagle Wall Brackets American, late 19th-early 20th century. A pair of oak wall brackets, each with an eagle sitting spread-winged on a branch with its head turned dramatically to one side, the larger shelf supported by a shield-shaped back, both with attached leaf drops; lg. of largest 17.5 in. $600 - $800 177 Carved Wood Spread-Winged Eagle Wall Bracket American, late 19th-early 20th century. A walnut wall bracket with a spread-winged eagle, its head turned dramatically to one side revealing a glass eye and an open beak, all supporting a shelf with a serpentine front edge. Also having a shield-shaped back, with an attached fruit-carved leaf drop; lg. 15.25 in. $400 - $600 179 Folk Art Carved Wall Plaque of an Eagle and Shield American, late 19th-early 20th century. A relief-carved pine wall plaque of an eagle, its head and beak pointed upward with portions of both wings visible, its claws grabbing a polychrome painted shield with an American flag motif, the stars of the flag depicted with slightly-raised and painted nail heads; 16.5 x 18.25 in. Exhibited as part of The American Eagle: Icon & Symbol held at Taylor University and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. $400 - $600 180 Large Eagle on Ball Weathervane, Plus American, late 19th-early 20th century. A spread-winged, hollowbodied eagle of iron and zinc, with an open beak and talons clutching an orb, surface retains remnants of gilding, mounted on a modern metal stand; 21.5� high, 19.75� wingspan. PLUS a hollow fiberglass deer bust with antlers and grey paint; ht. 21 in. PLUS a painted and carved wood Northwest coast eagle, AHOUSAT BC written in pencil on base; ht. 12 in. $1,000 - $2,000
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181 Sheet Iron Weathervane of a Sailor, Modeled After Admiral Farragut American, mid-to late-19th century. A silhouette-form weathervane depicting a sailor holding a telescope and wearing a hat, knee-length coat, trousers, and boots, constructed of multiple pieces of sheet iron riveted together and reinforced with iron straps, the surface of both sides retaining old paint in shades of blue, white, yellow, and black. Purported to be made in Watertown, New York and modeled after U.S. Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (1801-1870), presented on a custom metal stand; ht. 54.25 in. (without stand). Illustrated in the catalog Damn the Torpedoes Farragut & USS Hartford: 158 Years of Service by Paul DeHaan. $7,000 - $9,000
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182 Early Folk Art Carved Cane American, 19th century. A finely carved folk art cane in pine with a wrist and hand forming the handle which holds the shaft and a lengthy 4.75 inch ferrule; lg. 38.5 in. $600 - $800 183 Whimsy Canes Three canes, including clear with white spiral core twisted glass cane, Japanese lusterware baseball handle cane, and branded 1933 “Century of Progress” cane from Wakefield, Colorado; glass cane lg. 39.5 in. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $150 - $300 184 Steamboat New Mary Houston Cane American, 1881. A dated and signed folk art cane with intaglio carved foliage and incised New Mary Houston, the date 1881, and the likely maker’s name Chas. Dowerman; lg. 36 in. This lot also includes two framed images of the steamer Mary Houston, as well as a research file related to the ship and the cane maker’s family history. Dowerman descended in a family richly tied with America’s steamboat heritage. His uncle was Thomas Humphreys, the builder of the famous steamboat Robert E. Lee, and his grandfather Mathias Dowerman built the steamboat Eclipse. Both vessels raced the steamboat Natchez in celebrated races. The family’s shipyards produced over 350 steamboats, and a great-uncle built the U.S.S. Consititution. The Mary Houston was built in 1868 from parts of the Fanny Bullitt (built in 1854). The New Mary Houston was built in 1877 at Jeffersonville, IN from the Mary Houston. She was outfitted for passenger and freight, being one of the larger boats in the Ohio and Mississippi River service. In January 1893, while lying at wharf at Cincinnati, she was struck by ice and sunk. Although raised, she was dismantled, her hull converted to a barge. (Stanton, Samuel Ward. American Steam Vessels. New York: Smith and Stanton, 1895, p. 237. Accessed on Maritime History of the Great Lakes [www.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca], Sept. 2013). $800 - $1,200
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185 Boxer Whirlygig American, 20th century. A carved and painted whirlygig in the form of a boxer with painted wood and tin “arms”, mounted atop a turned and painted base. The figure can rotate 360 degrees on the base; ht. 16, wd. 8 in. $800 - $1,000 186 Howard Finster Self-Portrait Cutout, Plus American, 20th century. Howard Finster (1916-2001) enamel on wood, titled I Preach The Bible The Book of Life, signed Howard Finster and dated 7:59 p.m. Mar-20-1988 on front and back. Also, a chip-carved pine clock case with turned columns; self-portrait ht. 13, wd. 8.5 in.; clock case ht. 18, wd.14.5, dp. 4.5 in. $500 - $700 187 Amish Boy by David Y. Ellinger David Y. Ellinger (American 1913-2003) A brightlycolored painting depicting a boy seated in a fancy chair; a “hex barn” with blue sky above can be seen through a window. To the boy’s left is a Schimmel-style rooster woodcarving. Unusually framed by the artist, using a reversed older gesso frame, decorated on sides in traditional Pennsylvania-German motifs of hearts and tulips. Self-titled and signed on canvas verso; 12 x 12 in. (sight). David Y. Ellinger was a Pennsylvania folk artist primarily known for his fruit baskets and bird paintings on velvet and paper. $1,000 - $2,000
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189 Harvest Delights, by Charles Wysocki Charles Wysocki (American, 1928-2002). An oil on canvas still life of a pumpkin, resting on a skirted table amongst a pewter candlestick, a jar of raspberry jam, a grinder, an ear of corn, a canister of apple butter, and various fruits and nuts, set against a patterned wallpaper backdrop and multi-paned window through which can be seen a snowy landscape with two groups of houses and outbuildings, presented in a burl-veneered frame, signed Charles Wysocki l.l. and titled Harvest Delights on back of top stretcher; 19.5 x 23.5 in. (sight). Verso retains label from Hirschl & Adler Galleries Inc. 21 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. $4,000 - $6,000
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190 Miniature Sheraton Chest of Drawers American, 19th century. A miniature Sheraton chest of drawers in cherry with four graduated drawers flanked by reeded stiles, on turned feet; ht. 24, wd. 24, dp. 13.5 in. $700 - $900 191 No Lot 192 Hepplewhite Walnut Work Table American, 19th century. A Hepplewhite one-drawer work table in walnut, the rectangular top over square tapered legs; ht. 29, wd. 46, dp. 23 in. $300 - $500 193 Hepplewhite Drop-Leaf Table American, 19th century. A Hepplewhite drop-leaf table in walnut, having rectangular leaves and six tapered legs; ht.30, wd. 53, dp. 21 in. (with leaves down). $400 - $600 76
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197 Pine Step-Back Cupboard American, early 19th century. A pine step-back cupboard, the upper section with deep cornice and two six-light doors and two interior shelves, the lower section with two drawers over two paneled doors, on flared tapered feet; ht. 80, wd. 45.5, dp. 18.75 in. $500 - $700 198 North Carolina Federal Sideboard American (possibly North Carolina), ca 1800. A Southern Federal sideboard in mahogany with yellow pine secondary, having a rectangular top with bowed front above a conforming case fitted with a central drawer over hinged cupboard doors, flanked by recessed drawers, rising on cylindrical, tapered and turned legs; ht. 40, wd. 67, dp. 21.75 in. In a letter that accompanies this sideboard, John Bivins, Jr., writing to Mrs. Helenrose Reis, suggests that the sideboard is likely Southern and notes that he saw a similar sideboard from Edenton, North Carolina. Bivins, an architectural carving and decorative arts consultant, authored numerous articles on Southern furniture and interiors. The sideboard was purchased from a farmer by Mrs. Reis’ mother near Charlotte, North Carolina in 1931. It was painted black and missing its brass pulls as documented in an accompanying photograph. $3,000 - $5,000
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202 Federal Cherry Desk with Inlay American (Mid-Atlantic states), early 19th century. A cherry desk with line inlay, having a fitted interior over four graduated drawers, all over French feet; ht. 41.5, wd. 44.5, dp. 18 in. $600 - $800
200 Southern Ohio Chest of Drawers in Curly Maple American, 19th century. A Southern Ohio cherry chest with six drawers in curly maple, pine and walnut, secondary, with three-lobed apron and shaped sides, rising on turned feet; ht. 49, wd. 41, dp. 21 in. $800 - $1,000
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204 Square Back Windsor Chairs American (Southern Pennsylvania or Maryland), 19th century. An assembled group of four side chairs with squared bamboo rod backs, conforming seats and splayed legs connected by stretchers; oah. 34, seat ht. 17.5 in. $400 - $600 205 Sheraton Side Chairs with Caned Seats American, 19th century. A set of five Sheraton side chairs in mahogany, each with two arched back splats, caned seats and turned legs and stretchers; oah 32.5 in. $300 - $500
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206 Sheraton Drop-Leaf Table American, 19th century. A Sheraton drop-leaf table in walnut with fourring turned legs, straight apron support top and straight drop leaves; ht. 27.75, wd. 44, dp. 22.5 in. (with leaves closed). $500 - $700 207 Federal Cherry Drop-Leaf Table American, 19th century. A Federal drop-leaf table in cherry having a rectangular top over straight apron support, on reeded and turned legs; ht. 27.5, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. (with leaves down). $400 - $600
208 Gould & Richter Avian Lithographs, Plus 19th century. A collection of ten Gould & Richter color lithographs including Ramphomicron Heteropogon, Ramphomicron Vulcani, Ramphomicron Herrani, White-Eyed or Castaneous Duck, Buff-Breasted Tringa, Little Sandpiper, Pigmy Curlew, Bartram’s Sandpiper, Redshank, and Campylopterus? Cuvieri, PLUS a list of original subscribers in a double-faced frame; largest 18.25 x 12.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000
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209 Bluebills by Maynard Reece Maynard Reece (American, b. 1920). Oil on canvas, signed l.l.; 20 x 23.5 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 210 Canada Geese Over the Columbia River by Ken Carlson Ken Carlson (American, b. 1937). Watercolor on paper, signed l.l.; 19 x 29 in. (sight). $2,000 - $4,000 211 No Lot 212 Wildlife After John Bucknell Russell John Bucknell Russell (Scottish, 1819-1893), Oil on board, signed l.r.; 9.25 x 13.5 in. $1,500 - $2,000
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213 English and Irish Setter by Henry Hintermeister Henry Hintermeister (American, 1897-1972). Oil on canvas, with hunter and a pair of setters in an expansive field, signed l.r.; 21 x 27 in. (sight). $2,500 - $4,000 214 Pointer and Setter by Henry Hintermeister Henry Hintermeister (American, 1897-1972). Oil on canvas, with a pointer and setter in foreground, their masters trailing behind, signed l.r.; 21 x 29 in. (sight). $2,500 - $4,000 215 Pointer and Setter by Henry Hintermeister Henry Hintermeister (American, 1897-1972). Oil on canvas, a setter and pointer with hunter behind, signed l.l.; 21 x 29 in. (sight). $2,500 - $4,000
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216 The U.S.S. Hartford, by Clement Drew Clement Drew (American, 1800-1869). Oil on board, identified on plaque, and signed on l.r.; 10.5 x 15 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 217 Spanish American War Military Encampment Paintings American, late 19th century. A pair of oil on board landscapes depicting military encampments, one with 4th O.V.I./16 / US painted on a horse-drawn supply wagon, in patterned lemon-gilt frames, having illegible inscriptions l.r. and one dated 1898, written on verso Found in Memorial / Hall Columbus, Ohio / Christmas 1951 / For / Judy Ware / From Ryan and Anna / Pearce; 6.25 x 10 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200
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220 Indiana Hand-Colored Engravings Four 19th century hand-colored engravings related to Indiana, including New Harmony, Jeffersonville, the area spanning Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, and also View on the Wabash near Logansport; each matted but unframed; largest 4.75 x 7.25 in. (sight). $200 - $400 221 A Pair of Indiana Hand-Colored Engravings A pair of medium folio hand-colored engravings, each 19th century and by Wm. Momberger (American, b. 1929). Includes Evansville, on the Ohio and St. Mary, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers; largest measuring 8.75 x 13.5 in. (plate size). Each professionally matted and unframed. $300 - $500
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226 Cutoff-River, Branch of the Wabash, Indiana Etching by Karl Bodmer Karl Bodmer (Austrian, 1809-1893). Monochrome etching on paper, titled and with additional information in margin, with Bodmer’s blindstamp; plate size 6.75 x 10 in. $400 - $600
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227 Waterfall Landscape by Frank Girardin Frank Girardin (American, 1856-1945). A beautifully colored oil on board depiction of a landscape with a waterfall, surrounded by trees and having a red barn in the background, in a gilt gesso frame, signed F.J. Girardin and dated 1912 l.r.; 15.5 x 23.75 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 228 Landscape by John Elwood Bundy John Elwood Bundy (Indiana, 1853-1933). A watercolor featuring one of Bundy’s most frequent subjects, American beech trees, signed l.r.; 12.5 x 8.5 in. (sight). Bundy was a primarily self-taught artist who is known for his Indiana subjects, although he did sometimes travel to paint subjects in other locations such as Michigan or California. Bundy settled in the Richmond, Indiana area and taught drawing and painting at Earlham College before pursuing his own art full-time in 1895. His primary dealer was J.W. Young of Chicago, and he exhibited his artwork widely around the United States in the early 20th century. Bundy was a founding member of the Society of Western Artists and was influential in the founding of the Richmond Museum of Art. $2,000 - $3,000
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231 Pond Landscape by Robert Burns Wilson Robert Burns Wilson (Kentucky, 1851-1916). Watercolor and gouache on paper of a pond landscape with a boat, bordered on the right by a hill with a small shack on top, in a carved gilt frame, signed Robert Burns Wilson l.r.; 9.75 x 13.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200
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233 Autumn Landscape by Harvey Joiner Harvey Joiner (American/Indiana & Kentucky, 1852-1932). Oil on board of an autumn landscape, with a stream flanked on each side by treecovered banks, having deep hues of yellow, orange, red, and brown, signed Harvey Joiner l.l; 5.5 x 13.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000
234 Ferry Along Kentucky River by Paul Sawyier Paul Sawyier (Kentucky, 1865-1917) Watercolor on paper, signed l.c.; 14 x 20 in. (sight). $20,000 - $30,000
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235 Clement Barnhorn Classical Plaster Freize American, 1901. Substantial plaster frieze by Clement Barnhorn depicting a classical scene of revelry under the canopy of large trees, signed Clement Barnhorn 1901 at bottom right. Male and female figures dance and play instruments across the scene, which maintains its bronzed patina; ht. 28, wd. 84.5, dp. 4.75 in. Barnhorn was a Cincinnati artist and sculptor who spent most of his career working in the Queen City. $1,000 - $3,000 236 Parian Figure of a Greek Slave after Hiram Powers English, ca. 1850. A female Parian figure standing nude next to a draped pillar, her wrists bound by a metal chain, modeled after The Greek Slave by Hiram Powers (American, 1805-1873), unmarked; ht. 15 in. $500 - $700
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238 Pastoral Landscape with Sheep by Charles Meurer Charles Alfred Meurer (American, 1865-1955). Oil on canvas depicting a flock of sheep grazing in a field with a farmhouse and various outbuildings in the background, framed, signed CA Meurer and dated 1908 l.r.; 13.25 x 21.5 in. (sight). $600 - $800
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Fry and his father Henry carved furniture and interior architectural elements for Rookwood in the late 1860s. It is unclear if this table is the same table mentioned in Longworth’s bill of sale. This table is identical to another on offer at this auction. Please see lot 241. By descent in the Greenwood family to the present owner, Dayton, OH $1,500 - $2,500 241 Foliate Carved Oak Console Table American (possibly Cincinnati), late 19th century. A foliate carved oak console table with single frieze drawer, having a rectangular top with carved edge, above a frieze and shaped apron with carved grape vines, each corner carved with the initial “C” surrounding a leaf, all above foliate carved bulbous front legs and square rear legs with leaf carving, joined by a box stretcher, on bun feet; ht. 36, wd. 78, dp. 20.75 in. This table was given to St. Anne Convent in Melbourne, Kentucky. It is identical to another on offer in this auction and is possibly from the Alice Roosevelt Longworth estate. For more information see lot 240. Property of St. Anne Convent, Melbourne, KY $1,500 - $2,500
242 German Stained Glass Windows A group of 5 German leaded glass panels, each with small leaded scenes with stained glass, dating to the 1910s; largest 35 x 27.5 in. $800 - $1,200 243 German Stained Glass Panels From Cincinnati 1910s. A fine collection of 9 stained and leaded glass windows, several with religious scenes; each of comparable size; largest 30 x 25 in. $1,000 - $1,500
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244 Mt. Adams by Benjamin Miller Benjamin Miller (American, 1877-1964). A woodcut on paper showing the Mt. Adams skyline in Cincinnati, Ohio, titled in graphite on verso l.l.; 17 x 11.75 in. (sheet size). $300 - $400 245 Engraved Plaques by Mary Louise McLaughlin Mary Louise McLaughlin (American, 1847-1939). Pair includes a rare engraved brass plaque depicting the outer wall and skyline of a medieval city with a row of trees in the foreground and mountains in the distance, bordered by a copper frame engraved with stylized floral decorations and swirling lines, signed L McL and dated 1884; 11 x 13.25 in. Lot also includes an engraved brass shoulder-length self-portrait plaque, signed L McL and dated 1887; 3.5 x 3 in. Although known primarily for her ceramic wares, Mary Louise McLaughlin took courses in etching at the University of Cincinnati School of Design. In fact, she won contemporary acclaim for her metal engravings, exhibiting such items for the first time at the Ortiz Restaurant in Cincinnati in 1884. Among these was an etched copper plaque, very similar to the larger plaque offered for sale here, titled Girl Reading which is now in the Collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Intrigued by the challenge of working in a new medium, McLaughlin continued etching on copper plates, from which reception invitations for the Cincinnati Pottery Club were printed. In 1889, she won a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris for similar work and, in 1890, she took a respite from her ceramic career to concentrate on metal engraving. She exhibited her etchings on metal for a second time in 1892 as part of her one-woman show at Frederick Keppel & Co. in New York and again, one year later, as part of the Cincinnati Pottery Club at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. $1,000 - $1,500
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247 Rookwood Standard Glaze Pillow Vase by Bruce Horsfall American (Cincinnati), 1894. A Rookwood Standard glaze pillow vase decorated with the portrait of a little girl, by Bruce Horsfall. With impressed Rookwood logo with eight flames indicating 1894 date, shape 707 and artist’s initials; ht. 7.75 in. $1,000 - $1,500 248 Rookwood Standard Glaze Jug by Leona Vera Van Briggle American (Cincinnati), 1904. A Rookwood Standard glaze jug decorated with corn, by Leona Vera Van Briggle. With impressed Rookwood logo, 1904 date, shape 512c and artist’s initials; ht. 5.75 in. $400 - $600
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249 Rookwood Standard Glaze Vase by Carrie Steinle American (Cincinnati), 1906. A Rookwood Standard glaze vase with dandelions, by Carrie Steinle. With impressed Rookwood mark, date 1906, shape 906E, and incised artist’s initials; ht. 4 in. $300 - $400 250 Rookwood Vase by Sara Sax American (Cincinnati), 1916. A Rookwood Vellum glaze vase with a dark blue rim to plum body, decorated by Sara Sax. Impressed Rookwood mark, date 1916, shape 1343, incised vellum V and incised artist’s initials; ht. 4.75 in. $300 - $400
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257 Rookwood Vellum Vase by Lorinda Epply Rookwood (Cincinnati), 1905. A Rookwood Pottery Vellum vase decorated by Lorinda Epply (1874-1951) with a soft, thin blue band at the foot and a larger upper band of water lily decoration, impressed Rookwood logo, 1905 date, shape 1311, V for Vellum, and artist’s initials; ht. 5.75 in. $500 - $700
256 Rookwood Vellum Glaze Vase by Mary Nourse American (Cincinnati), 1905. A Rookwood Pottery Vellum glaze vase by Mary Nourse, with a branch of pink blossoms and green leaves encircling the shoulder, impressed with the Rookwood symbol, 1905 date, glaze notation V, shape number 925 E, and incised with M.N.; ht. 7 in. $400 - $500
258 Rookwood Vellum Vase by Charles Jasper McLaughlin American (Cincinnati), 1914. A Rookwood Vellum glaze vase in dark blue with a floral pattern around the rim, by Charles Jasper McLaughlin. With impressed Rookwood logo, 1914 date, shape 941E, vellum V and artist’s initials; ht. 7 in. $400 - $600
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259 Rookwood Kingfisher Bookends by William McDonald American (Cincinnati), 1929. A pair of Rookwood blue and tan Matte glaze kingfisher bookends by William McDonald. With impressed Rookwood logo, 1929 date, shape 2657 and artist’s initials; ht. 5.5 in. $400 - $600
261 Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stand American, ca 1910-20. Benedict Studios hammered copper umbrella stand with wrought iron bail handles with leaf terminals. Unmarked; ht. 24.75, dia. 14.25 in. $400 - $600
260 Handel Slag Glass Lamp American, early 20th century. A Handel table lamp, with a slag glass tulip shade and a cast bronze base, shade marked HANDEL on inside of collar, base stamped HANDEL on bottom of two feet; shade ht. 6.25 in., lamp ht. 24.25 in. $400 - $600
262 Copper Overlay Art Glass Jar Continental, early 20th century. A copper overlay iridescent art glass jar, probably Loetz Secessionist Movement, with protrusions around the top edge, and copper overlay; ht. 5 in. $300 - $600
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263 Durand (Attributed) Art Glass Vase Attributed to Durand (American, 20th century). An art glass vase with iridescent leaf and vine decoration, attributed to Durand but unsigned; ht. 11 in. $800 - $1,000
266 Dedham Pottery Plates American, late 19th-early 20th century. A collection of four stoneware plates with crackle glaze and cobalt borders, two with magnolias, one with birds, and one with chestnuts, marked on bottom with underglazed crouching rabbit and Dedham Pottery in a blue square; dia. of largest 8.5 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $300 - $500
264 Tiffany Studios Favrille Vase with Ivy American, 1920s. Tiffany Studios favrille vase, decorated with green ivy leaves on climbing vines, the iridescent gold glass has a halo of magenta at the rim and reflects blue low on the body. Engraved “L.C. Tiffany-Favrille� and numbered 1690, 1540M; ht. 13.5 in. $600 - $900 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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275 Catalogue of the A.T. Stewart Collection Stewart, Alexander Turney (1802-1876) and American Art Association. Catalogue of the A.T. Stewart Collection of Paintings, Sculptures, and Other Objects of Art. New York: American Art Association, Press of J.J. Little & Co., 1887. 4to, paper over boards with gilt front and spine, printed on heavy paper, 249pp. “Subscriber’s No. 67. Edition Limited to 500 Copies.” Collection “To be sold by auction, without reserve by order of Henry Hilton, Esq., and Charles Clinch, Esq., executors of the estate of Mrs. Cornelia M. Stewart, Deceased.” Sold in ten sessions between March 23 and 31, 1483 lots. First 38 pages have short artist biographies, when known - birth and death dates, schools and teachers, exhibitions, etc. Catalog is illustrated with 74 etchings, gelatine prints, phototypes, and tipped in photogravures. Born in Ireland in 1803, Alexander Turney Stewart would become one of the (estimated) twenty richest men in United States history, with an estimated wealth in 2012 prices of $90 billion. Stewart’s father died when he was only three weeks old. His mother remarried a couple years later and came to America with her new husband, leaving her small son to be raised by his grandfather. His grandfather wanted him to be a minister, but when his grandfather died when Stewart was only 13, he went to live with a Quaker, Thomas Lamb. Lamb decided the youngster should also receive some business experience, a fateful decision. He went to work in a grocery, saving every bit of money he earned. In 1818, he packed his bags for New York, with the $500 he had earned in his pocket.
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He returned to Ireland at some point between 1818 and 1822, although not much is known of this period. He received a significant (for the day) sum from his grandfather’s estate, and used it to purchase Irish fabrics. He took the textiles to New York and opened a dry goods store. As his business grew, Stewart built new stores, and is credited with the first department store, the “Marble Palace” at 280 Broadway. This multi-story building had full-length mirrors so women could view all sides of themselves, the first “fashion shows.” Stewart also developed the first mail-order business when he realized that women from all over the country wanted to purchase his materials, even if they could not get to New York. He also expanded the front end of the business, building mills and factories to produce the goods. As much as the business itself, Stewart appears to have been genuinely interested in creating jobs - he employed thousands. And at the time of his death, was building affordable housing for his Long Island employees. He sent ship loads of food to Ireland at the height of the potato famine [1845-1852], and promised employment to anyone who came back to America on the ships. He also sent flour to France during the Franco-Prussian War and money to the victims of the Chicago fire. With his wealth he also built up one of the finest art collections in the world. But he and his wife, Cornelia Mitchell Clinch, had no children. After his death, the art was sold and his business quickly went under for lack of caring management. $300 - $500
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278 Regina Music Box Style 22, Plus American, early 20th century. A Regina music box having a singlecomb in a mahogany case with a molded lid, interior of the lid has a lithograph of a windmill next to a lake. Serial number 19014, PLUS twelve 8.125 in. discs; ht. 7.5, wd. 12.5, dp. 9.5 in. $400 - $600
279 Regina Tabletop Music Box, Plus American, late 19th-early 20th century. A Regina tabletop music box having a doublecomb in a mahogany case with a hinged lid and stepped-out base molding. PLUS one 15.5 in. disc of “Gallop” from the Gypsy Baron by Strauss; ht. 9, wd. 20.75, dp. 18.5 in. Descended in the family to the present owner $1,500 - $3,000 280 Inlaid Swiss Music Box Continental (probably Swiss), late 19th-early 20th century. An eight-tune cylindrical music box in a rosewood case with mixed wood inlays of floral sprays on lid, mechanism under glass door; ht. 6, wd. 23, dp. 9 in. $500 - $700
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281 Silver Gothic Revival Monstrance by Franz Xaver Hellner Franz Xaver Hellner (German, 1819-1901). A silver Gothic Revival monstrance with inlaid stones believed to be garnet, opal, pearl, amethyst, turquois, ruby, carnelian, and coral, having a round base surrounded by two bands of decoration, the lower band with eight circular panels of Christian Saints, the upper band with leaf and floral motifs, all supporting a central stem and exposition window with two lunas, the window surrounded by shaped-panels of angels and saints inside a pierced frame capped with eight leaf and ball finials, the top of the stem surmounted by a cross finial, inscribed on the inside of the base FX Hellner fecit Kempen a / Rhein Germany 1893; ht. 34.5 in., gross wt. 169ozt (5272.5g). Franz Xaver Hellner was a leading German goldsmith who specialized in Gothic revival church furnishings. His workshop in Kempen was one of the largest and most prestigious makers of ecclesiastical metalwork during the nineteenth century. Consequently, his creations were displayed at exhibitions in Vienna and Paris and can currently be found in numerous museums and churches throughout Europe. $3,000 - $6,000
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282 French Figural Mantel Clock French, ca 1880-1890. A figural black slate mantel clock in the form of a Classical building, the center dome surmounted by a figure, the frieze decorated with Classical figures in low relief, a porcelain dial flanked by full columns and two figures, all on a rectangular base, marked B H A / Manufactured in France on works for Brittania ; ht. 22.5, wd. 19 in. $500 - $800 OCTOBER 12, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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286 Meissen Figural Group of Mary and a Cherub German. A porcelain figural group comprised of Mary, who gazes downward to warm her left hand over an open flame, and a cherub, who stands at her waist supporting a fiery urn with both arms fully extended. Mary holds a bundle of kindling in her right hand while a pile of firewood covers the ground near her feet, marked with blue underglaze Meissen crossed swords and impressed 1717 next to a cursive L; ht. 12.5 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $800 - $1,200 287 Porcelain Figural Dress Cane Handles Probably German, late 19th century. A pair of porcelain dress cane handles, one decorated with a woman’s head, her face covered with an elaborate black lace mask, the body of the handle with landscape vignettes including courtship scenes of a young couple, the other handle being a neck length portrait of a woman wearing a bluishgreen hat tied down with a floral scarf, retaining its original metal collar, both unmarked; lg. of largest 4.5 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $800 - $1,200 288 Meissen Figural Dress Cane Handle German, late 19th century. An outstanding Meissen porcelain dress cane handle with a three-quarter-length depiction of a woman, the body of the handle decorated with gilt accents and pink, purple, orange, and blue flowers, marked on the inside of the shaft with underglaze blue crossed swords, lg. 4.75 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $1,000 - $1,500
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289 Bing and Grondahl Porcelain Ice Skaters Danish, 20th century. A lot of three Bing and Grondahl porcelain ice skaters, each marked on underside of base; largest ht. 7 in. $300 - $600 290 Meissen Figural Group of Ice Skaters German, late 19th century. A lot of four Meissen ice skating figures, including a figural vase of a skater warming his hands over a fire, a cloaked putti, a figure of a gentleman lacing up a woman’s skate, and a large figure of a girl warming herself by a fire, each with blue underglaze mark; largest ht. 8.75 in. $1,000 - $2,000
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291 Meissen Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service in Rose Pattern German, 20th century. A thirteen-piece Meissen porcelain tea and coffee service, with pink roses and gilt accents, including a teapot, coffeepot, creamer, lidded sugar, waste-pot, two cups and saucers and four plates, the lids with embossed rosebud finials and leaves; having underglaze blue crossed swords mark; plate dia. 9.5 in. $400 - $600 292 Meissen Dessert Service German, 20th century. A twenty-two piece Meissen porcelain dessert service in cobalt, white and gold, including a fruit bowl, teapot, creamer, lidded sugar, six cups and saucers and six dessert plates, all with embossed grape leaves and the dessert bowl with trumpet vines; with underglaze blue crossed swords mark; bowl dia. 11 in. $400 - $600 293 Meissen Red Dragon Platter German, 20th century. A Meissen porcelain platter in the Red Dragon pattern, having a shaped gilt rim; marked with underglaze blue double crossed swords for Meissen; lg. 19.75 in. $200 - $400 293 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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294 Dagoty Paris Porcelain Cup and Saucer French, ca 1800-1810. A P.L. Dagoty Paris porcelain gilded shell-form cup and saucer in purple, the cup with a coral shaped handle and base and painted floral in the interior, marked P.L. Dagoty Ă Paris; saucer dia. 5.5 in. $200 - $400 295 Glass Overlay Portrait Vases Bohemian, 19th century. A pair of overlay glass vases of baluster form, white cut to cobalt with gilt highlights, each with a reserve of a female portrait to one side and a floral reserve to reverse; ht. 16 in. $800 - $1,000
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296 Italian Marble Bust of a Young Woman Italian, late 19th-early 20th century. A marble bust of a young woman wearing a kerchief on her head and a floral blouse, her face modeled with a serene expression and downward gaze, on a square spreading socle; ht. 15.25 in. $500 - $700
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297 Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figures Austrian, early 20th century. A grouping of four Austrian cold-painted bronze figures, attributed to Franz Xavier Bergman (Austrian, 18611936). Includes two North African snake charmers, a North African man teaching his students, a seated girl with a fruit basket, and a boy holding a lobster net. Seated girl marked with Bergman foundry stamp and labeled Geschutzt. Boy with lobster marked 34-12 on backside of thigh and 1 on underside of base; largest ht. 4.5 in. $1,000 - $2,000 298 German Cold-Painted Bronze Elk German, early 20th century. A set of nine German cold-painted bronze elk; ht. of largest 2.5 in. $400 - $600
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299 Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Elephant Austrian, early 20th century. A cold-painted bronze figure of a rearing elephant, marked Vienna / STB; elephant lg. 4.25 in. $300 - $500 300 Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Bird Austrian, early 20th century. A cold-painted bronze figure of a wagtail bird, mark is indecipherable; lg. 5.5 in. $300 - $500
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301 Rosa Mystica Gilt Bronze Plaque by Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy (French, 1858-1923). An art nouveau circular gilt bronze wall plaque depicting the Virgin Mary in profile and flanked by the inscription Rosa Mystica, mounted on burl-veneered disk and housed in a round metal frame topped with a bow; dia. 5.5 in. (plaque). $400 - $600 302 Jaguar Devouring a Rabbit, Bronze by Antoine Louis Barye Antoine Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875). 19th century, bronze with verdigris patina, signed at base; lg. 21.75 in. Probably a lifetime casting after a model by the artist in his foundry. Incised markings on underside and seven screws connecting figures to bronze base. $4,000 - $6,000 301
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303 Classical Bronze from Susse Fres Foundry French, 19th century. Artist unidentified, but clearly stamped with Susse Fres foundry at base. A classical and well-cast bronze, probably of Cupid and Psyche; ht. 19 in. $800 - $1,200 304 Pax Et Labor by Emile Louis Picault Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915). A patinated bronze representation of a healthy young worker, posed dramatically with a large sledge hammer in his right hand, signed E. Picault and titled Pax Et Labor on base; ht. 11 in. $600 - $800 305 Sapho by Jean-Baptiste Clésinger Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (French, 1814-1883). A female bronze semi-nude figure leaning on a rocky pillar, her body partially covered with a classically-inspired robe, her left hand carrying a lyre, signed J Clesinger and titled Sapho on base, marked Maison Marnyhac 1 Rue de la Paix and having a seal Bronze Artistique De Paris; ht. 14.25 in. $1,500 - $2,500
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306 First Jump by Lorenzo Ghiglieri Lorenzo Ghiglieri (American, born 1931). A patinated bronze representation of a mare and her foal, both modeled mid-stride while jumping over a log, the mare’s gaze focused downward as if to check on the foal’s progress, signed © Lorenzo Ghiglieri and dated 1999, presented on a wooden base with attached name plate; ht. 21.75 in. (including wooden base). $1,000 - $1,500
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307 Bronze Recumbant Steer by Rosa Bonheur Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899). Late 19th century, bronze figure of a steer on an oval base, uniform patina with chocolate accents to steer’s back, signed at base; lg. 11.25 in. $800 - $1,200 308 Flock of Sheep Grazing in a Meadow by Rosa Bonheur Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899). 19th century, oil on canvas depiction of a flock of sheep grazing in a meadow flanked on the left by a vine-covered tree with an orangewinged butterfly, signed R Bonheur l.r.; 31.25 x 38.75 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 307
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311 German Village Scene by Wilhelm Wickertsheimer Wilhelm Wickertsheimer (1885-1968). 20th century, oil on board depiction of a road through a German village with trees and flowers lining the roadway on the left side of the composition, signed W. Wickertsheimer 1948 l.r.; 17 x 13.5 in. (sight). $200 - $400 312 Italian Watercolor of a Forested Landscape with Figures Italian, early 20th century. A watercolor on paper depicting a wooded landscape with three women and a priest, signed illegibly l.l.; 14.5 x 21.25 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200
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315 A Long Wait by Alfred Wierusz Kowalsky Alfred Wierusz Kowalsky (Polish, 1849-1915). An oil on canvas depiction of a horse-drawn sled and driver accompanied by three dogs, the group stopping to rest within a snow-filled landscape topped by a sky with hues of pink and orange, in a gilt frame, signed Alfred Wierusz Kowalsky l.r. and titled A Long Wait on back of top stretcher in pencil; 14.5 x 11.5 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 316 Cossack Sport by Josef Brandt Josef Brandt (Polish, 1841-1915). A finely executed oil on board of a Cossack sporting scene, with groups of men on horseback wearing traditional costumes and carrying flags, the foremost figure aboard a galloping horse and shooting a bow and arrow into the air, having a walled-city with red roofs in the background, in a gilt frame, signed Josef Brandt Munchen l.l. and titled Cossack Sport on verso; 13.5 x 17.5 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000
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317 Crest of the Wave by Harriet Frishmuth Harriet Frishmuth (American, 1880-1980). A patinated bronze representation of a female nude, posed dramatically with her right arm fully extended above her head while her left arm reaches across her body, she stands tip-toed atop a cresting wave and looks downward as if trying to maintain her balance, signed Harriet W. Frishmuth ©1925 and stamped Gorham Co Founders / O F H L, presented on a square black marble base; ht. 21.75 in. (including marble base). A prominent female artist during the early 20th century, Frishmuth was known for her sculptures of women in scenes of captured motion. She studied under Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and under Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941) at the Art Students League of New York. $20,000 - $30,000
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318 Art Deco Figural Bronze Ashtray by Maurice Osmond Maurice Osmond (French, born 1875). A bronze art deco ashtray in the shape of a lily pad, with a reclining nude female sculpted in relief, signed M. Osmond l.r. and marked Made in France on underside; lg. 8.75 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $200 - $400 319 Bronze Figure Skaters by Eros Pellini Eros Pellini (Italian, 1909-1993). A pair of bronze figure skaters, with artist’s initials and signature. Numbered 5/6; largest ht. 22.5 in $2,000 - $3,000 318
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321 Marshall Field Art Nouveau Desk Set, Plus American, 20th century. An Art Nouveau gilt bronze desk set consisting of a picture frame, a tray with two attached inkwells, a pair of bookends, four ash trays with a holder, a letter opener, four blotter corners, a pen tray, a notepad holder, and a smoking stand, all with a Celtic knot motif, the frame and notepad holder are both stamped MADE BY MARSHALL FIELD & CO, the notepad holder is also stamped 9/25, PLUS a modern ink pen on a hardstone base; inkwells and tray ht. 4.5, lg. 12.5 in. Former property of the Collections of Arthur Andersen, of Arthur Andersen LLP, Chicago, IL $600 - $800
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322 Exposition International D’Electricité Poster by David Dellepiane David Dellepiane (French, 1866-1932). Titled Exposition International D’Electricité Marseille Avril-Octobre 1908 and printed by Moullot, the poster depicts the allegorical Electricity Fairy floating above the city of Marseille with beams of light radiating from her head and hands, all done in vibrant shades of green, blue, yellow, and red, signed in plate D. Dellepiane l.r., mounted on a linen-backed sheet; 41.25 x 54.5 in. (poster), 44.5 x 58.25 in. (with backing sheet). $5,000 - $7,000 323 French Travel Posters by Leon Constant Duval Leon Constant Duval (French, 20th century). A pair of Chemin De Fer D’Orleans travel posters. Includes Chaumont Les Chateau De La Loire Circuits Automobiles and Le Chateau Et Le Village De Beynac Sur La Dordogne - Circuits Automobiles; each 41.5 x 29.5 in. $600 - $800
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324 Pair of Landscapes by Edward R. Sitzman Edward R. Sitzman (American, 1874-1949). Watercolor and gouache, a pair of seasonal landscape scenes, one depicting a stream in winter, the other showing a forest interior during the fall, signed Sitzman l.l. and E.R. Sitzman l.r. respectively; largest 11 x 14 in. (sight). $600 - $800 325 Robert William Wood Landscape with Hills and Trees Robert William Wood (American, 1889-1979). An oil on canvas depiction of a rural landscape with a river in the foreground and a series of tree-lined and rocky hills in the background, all beneath a cloudy blue sky, in a carved gilt frame, signed Robert Wood l.r.; 24.75 x 29.75 in. (sight). $4,000 - $6,000 324
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326 California Mountain Landscape by Joseph Frey Joseph Frey (American, 1892-1977). An oil on canvas landscape with a dirt path in the foreground leading through the gate of a timber fence, past a cluster of trees, and in front of a small house, all before arriving at an open meadow with yellow flowers, a range of snowcapped mountains sits in the background, in a molded gilt frame, signed l.r.; 19.5 x 23.5 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500 327 Mountain Landscape by Ferdinand Burgdorff Ferdinand Burgdorff (American, 1881-1975). A vividly colored oil on board landscape with a red-leafed tree in the foreground and a bluishpurple mountain in the background, standing between them is a row of evergreen trees, in a fluted gilt frame, signed Ferdinand Burgdorff l.l. and dated 1945; 12.25 x 9.25 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500
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329 Winter Landscape by Lowell Ellsworth Smith Lowell Ellsworth Smith (American, 1924-2008), 1965. A large watercolor depiction of a winter landscape, having a river in the foreground flowing past a snow-covered embankment with steeply graduated tiers, the top level resembling a forest through which walks a figure with a red coat and grey hat, housed in a naturally-finished wood frame, signed and dated 65 l.r.; 23.5 x 17.5 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 330 Albemarle, Virginia by Eliot Candee Clark Eliot Candee Clark (American, 1883-1980). An oil on board landscape of two houses surrounded by snow-covered rolling hills, in a gilt frame, signed Eliot Clark l.r., with label from The Marbella Gallery, Inc. / 28 East 72nd Street, New York on verso; 7.5 x 11.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500
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332 Sunset On The Marsh in Choupique, Louisiana by William Ousley William Ousley (American, 1866/70-1953). A pastel colored oil on canvas depiction of a landscape, with a river bordered on the right by a tree-covered shoreline and on the left by a small house with smoke emanating from the chimney; housed in a period frame; signed W. Ousley l.r. and inscribed Sunset On The Marsh. LA. Choupique.; 17.75 x 33.75 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 333 Provincetown Dunes by Eliot Candee Clark Eliot Candee Clark (American, 1883-1980). An oil on board landscape of a tree surrounded by sand dunes, in a carved gilt frame, signed Eliot Clark l.l., on verso dated 1907, marked Provincetown, Mass, and stamped Eliot Clark Estate 430, with label from The Marbella Gallery, Inc. / 28 East 72nd Street, New York; 19.5 x 23.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,500
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336 Bateaux by Roger Muhl Roger Muhl (French, 1929-2008). Oil on canvas, signed l.l. and titled on verso; the canvas entirely separate from frame; 6.5 x 8.75 in. (sight). $1,500 - $3,000 337 Abstract Harbor Scene by Guy Maccoy Guy Maccoy (American, 1904-1981). Oil on board depiction of a harbor, with abstracted outlines of boats and masts against water, displaying vibrant hues of blue and green, housed in a gilt silver frame, signed Maccoy l.l.; 23 x 34.25 in. (sight). $1,000 - $1,500
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342 Rockport Harbor by George Herbert Baker George Herbert Baker (American, 1878-1943). An oil on canvas harbor scene of Rockport, Massachusetts with Bradley Wharf’s iconic red fishing shack known as “Motif No. 1” in the background, signed G. H. Baker l.l.; 23.5 x 30 in. (sight). A newspaper clipping of the artist’s obituary is adhered to the frame’s paper backing. Baker was a long-time resident of Richmond, Indiana and most frequently painted landscapes in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio and exhibited his artwork around the Midwest during his lifetime. This painting is an example of Baker’s work from his travels to the East coast. Rockport, a fishing village and artist’s colony at the tip of the Cape Ann peninsula, attracted countless artists and the red fishing shack became such a popular subject that it was coined as “Motif No. 1” by the locals. $1,000 - $1,500
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343 Abstract Harbor Scene by George F. Campbell George F. Campbell (Irish, 1917-1979). A beautifully colored and nicely textured oil on board depiction of a harbor, with a row boat sitting ashore next to a raised dock and lobster traps, the background becoming increasingly abstract with the outlines of sailboats and a distant shoreline, housed in a white wood shadowbox-style frame, signed Campbell l.r. and dated 65; 23.25 x 31 in. (sight). $3,000 - $5,000 344 Street Carnival Scene by Edwin Fulwider Edwin Fulwider (American, 1913-2003). A colorful oil on masonite depiction of a street carnival, with a group of visitors approaching a carousel while a streetcar stops on the right, set against a facade of buildings decorated with sideshow banners, signed l.l., with a label from Covington Fine Arts Gallery, Inc. on verso and stamped From the Estate of Edwin L. Fulwider; 10.5 x 13.5 in. (sight). $1,500 - $2,000
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345 Colorado Sunflowers by Adolph Dehn Adolph Dehn (American, 1895-1968). Lithograph on paper, signed l.r. and with original Associated American Artists label; 10 x 13.75 in. (sight). $200 - $300 346 Tropic Night by Gordon Grant Gordon Grant (American, 1875-1962). Lithograph on paper, signed l.r. and with original Associated American Artists label; 9 x 11.5 in. (sight). $200 - $400
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347 Eggemoggin Reach by Thomas Willoughby Nason Thomas Willoughby Nason (American, 1889-1971). Lithograph on paper, signed and dated l.r. and with original Associated American Artists label; 6.75 x 10.5 in. (sight). $200 - $400 348 Vermont Pastoral by Luigi Lucioni Luigi Lucioni (American, 1900-1988). Lithograph on paper, signed l.r. and with original Associated American Artists label; 8.25 x 13.25 in. (sight). $200 - $300
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349 The Desert Tree by Howard Cook Howard Cook (American, 1901-1980). Lithograph on paper, signed l.r. and with original Associated American Artists label; 8.75 x 11.75 in. (sight). $600 - $800 350 Old Moon by John Stockton DeMartelly, Plus John Stockton DeMartelly (American, 1903-1979). Lithograph on paper, signed l.r. and with original Associated American Artists label, PLUS original shipping box with Associated American Artists label; 10.75 x 14.25 in. (sight). $800 - $1,200 351 Pair of Hand-Signed Lithographs by Paul Ashbrook Paul Ashbrook (American, 1867-1949). Monochromatic lithographs on paper, one depicting a tuba player holding a beer stein, the other showing a wooded landscape with a stream, with a Closson Cincinnati sticker on verso of one, each signed in the plate and in graphite l.r.; largest 9.5 x 7 in. (sight). $300 - $600
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352 Columbia Five Cent Slot Machine American (Chicago, Illinois), mid-20th century. A Columbia table-top five cent slot machine by Groetchen Manufacturing Co., with painted steel surface, three reel mechanism, oak sides and base; ht. 19, wd. 14, dp. 11.5 in. $600 - $800 353 National Cash Register Model 452 American, late 19th century. A National Cash Register model 452, decorated with leaf patterns in relief, on an oak base, serial number 1522707, with original invoice and letters from the company addressed to Mr. B.F. Deppen of Trevorton, Pennsylvania; ht. 22.25, wd. 25.25, dp.16.5 in. $400 - $600 354 Bronze Cowboy Boot by Arnold Goldstein Arnold Goldstein (American, 20th century). A finely sculpted bronze cowboy boot with a buckle and spur, having a gold-toned surface with darker areas underneath, signed A. Goldstein on underside; ht. 4 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $300 - $500 355 Elephant and Three Clowns Mechanical Bank, Plus American, circa 1882. A mechanical elephant and three clowns bank made by the J. & E. Stevens Co., marked US PAT AUG 8 1882 on underside, retains coin trap, PLUS a cast iron Safe Deposit bank in red paint with gold stenciling, marked on underside Henry C. Hart MFG. Co. / Detroit, Mich. / Pat. May 12, 1885, PLUS a cast iron Burglar Proof House Safe, marked on underside Key Combination Safe No. 40 / Manufactured by / The J. & E. Stevens Co. / Cromwell, Conn. / U.S.A. / Patd Aug 17 1897; ht. of largest 6 in. $500 - $700
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356 Hudson’s Soap Cast Iron Dog Dish American. A Hudson’s Soap cast iron dog watering dish, with “Drink Puppy Drink” on sides; ht. 7.75, wd. 15, dp. 6.25 in. $400 - $600 357 Chalk Bulldog Head Early 20th century. Chalkware bust. 8 in. $500 - $700 358 19th Century German Musical Automaton German, ca 1898. A tea party automaton which when cranked plays music and moves the arms and heads of the two seated figures while a third walks from one end of the table to the other, each with a bisque head and glass eyes and wearing a dress and hat, the entire scene is displayed on a paper decorated wood base with a floral backdrop, marked Germany and A15/0.M on the back of each doll’s head; ht. 12, wd. 11.25, dp. 8 in. Ex Collection Terry Kovel, Shaker Heights, OH $1,500 - $2,000
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359 Miss America by Louis Icart Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950). An etching of a woman draped with an American flag and surrounded by doves, highlighted with shades of red, white, and blue, executed in an art deco style, signed l.r. and having an embossed L-I Paris windmill stamp l.l., inscribed Copyright 1927 by les Graveurs Modernes - 194 Rue de Rivoli - Paris u.l., with RIVES watermark u.l. corner; 28.25 x 22 in. (sheet size). $400 - $600
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360 Nude by Maurice Ehlinger Maurice Ambrose Ehlinger (French, 1896-1981). Oil on canvas, signed u.r; 20 x 24 in. (sight) $800 - $1,200 361 No Lot
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362 Punting, Cover for the Saturday Evening Post by J.C. Leyendecker Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951). Hand-colored lithograph on paper of a football player punting the ball, signed and titled in plate, lot includes the American Heritage magazine (September/October 1988 issue), on which the cover is graced by this illustration. The print is published by Close, Graham, Scully, and Company, and copyrighted by both the printer and the original publisher, Curtis Publishing Company; 22 x 14 in. (sheet), 21.5 x 13 in. (sight). Leyendecker was a leading illustrator during the years known as America’s “Golden Age of Illustration.” Leyendecker’s lengthy career, resulting in more than 400 magazine covers and hundreds of advertising images, began near the turn of the century, peaked in the 1920s and early 1930s, and continued beyond World War II. Leyendecker was trained at both the Chicago Art Institute and the Academie Julian in Paris. He is most often associated with the images he created as covers of the Saturday Evening Post and his character “Arrow Collar Man” who was featured in numerous advertisements for Arrow shirt collars. This character’s dashing, handsome elegance symbolized the debonair American man. The example presented here is a hand-colored lithograph that was originally a cover image for the Saturday Evening Post’s November 14, 1908 issue, hence the lack of details in the background behind the figure. Leyendecker’s illustrations often depicted masculine characters such as athletic stars or soldiers, appealing to the widespread popularity of sports amongst the Post’s readers. Football was a hotly debated topic at the time Leyendecker created this image. President Theodore Roosevelt was amongst those pushing for reform to make the sport safer and less savage. Such reform was certainly necessary: in 1905 twenty-three young men died due to injuries incurred on the playing field. The American Heritage magazine which accompanies this lot features a lengthy article on the subject, and the surrounding controversy, thus making Leyendecker’s artwork of a strapping young athlete of the period an excellent choice for the modern publication’s cover. $1,200 - $1,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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363 Swimming Hole, Girl’s Keep Out by Henry Hintermeister Henry Hintermeister (American, 1897-1972). Oil on canvas, signed l.l., with alternative title of Two’s Company on reverse; 35 x 28 in. (sight). $2,000 - $3,000 364 Caroling by Walter de Maris Walter de Maris (American, 1877-1947). Oil on canvas, signed l.l. and undated. Verso with Frank A. Munsey Co. label; 16 x 24 in. Acquired by a Gentleman Employee of the Frank A. Munsey Co.; By Descent to Present Owner $800 - $1,200
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365 Historic Paintings of Pocahontas and John Smith by Vera Leeper Vera Leeper (American, 1899-1969). Two paintings illustrating historic scenes in the life of Pocahontas, both signed; each 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. $3,000 - $5,000
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366 Pin Up Illustration by Alberto Vargas Alberto Vargas (American, 1896-1982). Ink and watercolor on paper, depicting a halfnude standing over a highly stylized bordered dragon design. Initialed l.r.; 8.75 x 5 in. (sight). $4,000 - $6,000
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Bill Randall (American, born 1911) One of America’s most well-known pinup illustrators, Bill Randall began his artistic career at the Art Institute of Chicago. After serving as a counterpropaganda artist in France during World War II, he took a freelance job at Esquire where he followed in the footsteps of George Petty (1894-1975) and Alberto Vargas (1896-1982), subsequently creating centerfold illustrations for the magazine’s Glamour Gallery. At the same time, Randall submitted his work to a number of other periodicals including Pictorial Weekly and Collier’s Weekly both of which put his illustrations on their covers. In early 1953, Randall began creating what is perhaps his best known body of work. Published by the Kemper-Thomas Company, Bill Randall’s Date Book combined monthly calendar entries with pinup illustrations and commercial advertisements. The original works offered for sale here date from this period and are excellent examples of Randall’s ability to infuse his “Randall girls” with a sense of humor and playfulness while, at the same time, highlighting their seductiveness.
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367 January Pin-Up Calendar Girl by Bill Randall Bill Randall (American, b. 1911). Early 1950s. Gouache on illustration board, featuring an ice skater in January, cover sheet with other small preliminary sketches in ink, signed u.r.; board measures 30 x 20 in. $1,500 - $2,500
370 Tina - October Pin-Up Girl by Bill Randall Bill Randall (American, b. 1911). Gouache on illustration board, also with cover sheet having a preliminary graphite sketch. A fully finished work with Tina, fall calendar, early 1950s. Board measures 27 x 19.5 in. $1,500 - $2,500
368 Winter Pin-Up Calendar Girl by Bill Randall Bill Randall (American, b. 1911). Dated May, 1954 on stamp. Gouache on illustration board, with a “snow bunny” in boots and a small watercolor in the lower right corner, signed u.r.; board measures 30 x 20 in. $1,500 - $2,500
371 October Pin-Up Calendar Girl by Bill Randall Bill Randall (American, b. 1911). Early 1950s. Gouache on illustration board, with a girl holding jack-o’-lantern, titled u.c. and signed u.r.; board measures 30 x 20 in. $1,500 - $2,500
369 September Pin-Up Calendar Girl by Bill Randall Bill Randall (American, b. 1911). Early 1950s. Gouache on illustration board, titled in graphite u.c. and signed r.c., featuring a playful figure in a loft; with original cover paper; board measures 30 x 20 in. $1,500 - $2,500
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372 For You Christmas Pin-Up Girl by Bill Randall Bill Randall (American, b. 1911). Early 1950s. Gouache on illustration board, with a young woman stepping out of a U.S. Mail bag, holding one end of a ribbon in one hand, and a card reading For You in the other, Santa hat being her only clothing. Borders still present in board as well as original cover page, signed l.l.; board measures 30 x 20 in. $1,500 - $2,500
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373 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible From the stable of legendary collector Sonja Halbauer comes this stately, enjoyable motor car with less than 70,600 original miles. A symbol of American strength and reliability, this beautiful example is production number 38 of a very limited number of Chrysler top-ofthe-extended-line of 300 “letter cars”. This 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible is a very desirable ORIGINAL collector’s dream. Powered by the legendary 440 Magnum V-8 with the smooth Torque Flyte automatic transmission (rebuilt just 20k miles ago). Heavily optioned, this car includes original black leather interior with a very RARE option--a reclining passenger seat with an original single headrest. Other luxury items ordered from the factory include: original factory air-conditioning, factory trunk release in the glove box, factory power windows, power steering, power brakes and original factory power top. The glossy paint is not original and the white wall tires and wheels, trunk lid, white top and floor carpet are replacements. Rescued from a barn recently, the car’s service records for the last 30+ years are included. The records speak to the prior owner’s love of this fine car and include the rebuilding of the transmission, replacement of the top, replacement of brake lines and brakes, and upgrading of the carburetor to a correct modern Holley (original carburetor in a box in the trunk). Whether a vacation fine driver or a candidate for a full restoration, this wonderful American “land yacht” will remain desirable for another 45 years! Please note: Lots 373, 374 and 375 have a 10% buyer’s premium. $15,000 - $17,000
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374 1963 Rover P4 Series 95 Saloon 1963 Rover P4 Series 95 Saloon. Right hand drive. 2.6 liter inline six cylinder. Four speed manual transmission. Gray exterior with red leather seating surfaces. 10,158 miles showing on the odometer. Unrestored original car purchased in 1980 from the British consulate. Please note: Lots 373, 374 and 375 have a 10% buyer’s premium. $8,000 - $12,000
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375 1973 Volvo P1800es 1973 Volvo P1800es.1986cc inline four cylinder. Four speed manual transmission. Four wheel disk brakes. Blue metallic paint code 111. Odometer shows 48,000 miles. Converted to carburetion. Please note: Lots 373, 374 and 375 have a 10% buyer’s premium. $12,000 - $15,000
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376 German “Reserve” Cane German, ca 1933. Carved wood and metal cane in the form of a gun, designed with faux trigger, sight, and ferrule made with bullet casing. Colorful rope crisscrosses down the shaft, framing yellow painted text reading 2.lm.g.Btl.1 / maffenmeilterei / reserve / haf / rub!; lg. 34.25 in. Estate of Jan Sorgenfrei $200 - $400
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377 Opera-Length Sable Coat Opera-length collared sable coat with belt and interior pocket, labeled, Irving Poloniecki, Custom Furrier, Cincinnati, Ohio; size approx. women’s small. $2,000 - $3,000
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378 Haviland Limoges Mozart Chantoung Porcelain Tablewares French, 20th century. A Haviland Limoges porcelain tableware service in the Chantoung pattern with twelve five-piece place settings and three serving dishes including: twelve dinner plates, twelve salad plates, twelve dessert plates, twelve cups and saucers, one serving bowl, one serving platter, and one sauce bowl with attached tray. All with CH Field Haviland Limoges circular mark in red above Limoges / France. All plates and serving dishes with additional markings including Label De Qualité crown and shield mark in red with Mozart “Chantoung” in grey; platter lg. 14.5 in., dinner plate dia. 10 in. $600 - $800
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379 Orrefors Crystal Stemware, Coronation Pattern Swedish, 20th century. A thirty-seven piece Orrefors crystal partial stemware service in the Coronation pattern, consisting of twelve champagnes, twelve goblets (in two sizes), five wines, six sherries and two decanters; tallest decanter ht. 11.25 in. $800 - $1,200 380 Blue Fluted Full Lace Porcelain Candelabra Continental, 20th century. A pair of gilded blue and white Blue Fluted Full Lace pattern porcelain candelabra, with floral motifs and molded decorations on the bottle-form base and neck including putti, grotesques, snails, and lizards, the upper portion with snails and lace bobeches decorating one central and five outer candlestick branches, marked with underglazed Royal Copenhagen-style three blue wavy lines inside ten of the candleholders and on two of the articulated feet; ht. 21.5 in. $800 - $1,200
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381 Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Partial Service Danish, 20th century. A twelve piece Royal Copenhagen partial service in the Blue Fluted pattern, including four dinner plates, one footed compote, lidded serving dish, mini coffee pot, teapot, creamer, open sugar bowl, candlestick, a two-piece warmer stand, and a creamer in the Blue Floral pattern, all marked Royal Copenhagen Denmark; dinner plate dia. 9.75 in. $300 - $500 382 Richard Ginori Porcelain Dessert Service Continental, 20th century. A porcelain dessert service comprised of 36 cups and 50 saucers, with gilt rims and blue lining, marked Richard Ginori Italy on underside; ht. of each cup 2 in. $500 - $700 383 Steuben Topaz Compote with Apple Lid American, 20th century. Steuben Glass. Topaz compote with an apple lid. 9 x 9.50 in. $800 - $1,200
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384 Bronze Adam and Eve by Frank Eliscu Frank Eliscu (American, 1912-1996), 20th century. A bronze sculpture of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden with the serpent, mounted on a rectangular base, signed, edition 4/100; ht. with base 11.5 in. Eliscu is best known for designing the Heisman Trophy in 1935. He was a winner of the National Academy prize, was a member of the National Academy of Design, and was President of the National Sculpture Society from 1967-1972. $800 - $1,200 385 Still Life by Samuel Halpert Samuel Halpert (American, 1884-1930). Watercolor on paper, signed and dated 17; 18 x 13 in. (sight). $6,000 - $8,000 384
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388 Aiden L. Ripley (Amer. 1896-1969) Portrait of Phocion Ingram Aiden L. Ripley (American, 1896-1969). An oil on canvas half portrait of Phocion Ingram, poet and brother-in-law of the artist, not signed, together with several photographs of Ingram and a copy of a poem he published in The Open Room, February 1924; 20.5 x 16.25 in. $500 - $700
387 Grey Street by Ralston Crawford Ralston Crawford (American, 1906-1978). Color screen print on woven paper, signed in graphite Ralston Crawford l.r. and titled Grey Street l.l.; 15 x 18 in. (sheet size). $2,000 - $3,000
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389 Important Hawaiian Portrait of a Fisherman by David Howard Hitchcock David Howard Hitchcock (American, 1861-1943). A rare oil on board bust-length portrait of a Hawaiian fisherman, the subject wearing a wide-brimmed hat cocked slightly to the left and a wrinkled white shirt, set against a scenic backdrop of palm leaves, sand, and ocean water, housed in a gilt and copper colored frame, signed D. Howard Hitchcock / H.I. l.r. and dated 1925, titled A Veteran Fisherman on verso and the location identified as Honaunau - Hawaii - (Kona) / H.I.; 15.5 x 11.5 in. (sight). Born in Hilo, Hawaii, Hitchcock attended Punahou school in Honolulu before traveling to the U.S. mainland to take classes at Oberlin College
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in Ohio. Upon his return home, he met Jules Tavernier (1844-1889) who inspired Hitchcock to continue his artistic training at the Académie Julian in Paris. In 1893, Hitchcock returned to Hawaii once again, often traveling between its islands to paint the local landscape. The portrait offered for sale here dates from Hitchcock’s most important period of artistic output; however, it differs from the numerous plein-air landscape studies he created during this time by focusing on an inhabitant of the island. It is a superb example of his ability to highlight the dignity and individuality of his sitter while, at the same time, providing a view of the surrounding landscape of Honaunau for which he is most known. $10,000 - $15,000
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390 Special Highfire Yellow Platter by Otto Heino Otto Heino (American, 1915-2009), late 20th century. Large Heino Special Highfire Yellow Platter, 1999, with artist’s signature incised on base; ht. 2, dia. 16 in. $500 - $700
392 Hanging Flower Pot, by Otto Heino Otto Heino (American, 1915-2009), late 20th century. Salt-glazed stoneware Hanging Flower Pot with Black Slip, 1997. Artist’s signature incised on base; ht. 6.25, dia. 6.5 in. $300 - $500
391 Yellow Glaze Plate by Otto Heino Otto Heino (American, 1915-2009), late 20th century. A rare piece of Heino Special Highfire Yellow Glaze Plate, 1997. Artist’s signature incised on base; ht. 1, dia. 10 in. $500 - $700
393 Leaf Design Bowl by Otto Heino Otto Heino (American, 1915-2009), 1999. An Otto Heino signature form titled Leaf Design Bowl, signed on base; ht. 4.75, dia. 8 in. $400 - $600
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394 Celadon with Black Slip and Leaf Design by Otto Heino Otto Heino (American, 1915-2009), 1999. An Otto Heino signature form titled Celadon with Black Slip and Leaf Design, artist’s signature on base; ht. 4.5, dia. 7 in. $300 - $500
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395 Greek School Figural Rug Greek, late 1940s-early 1950s. A Greek school rug, the center decorated with large creatures and the border with animals and birds, all in umbers, greys, Venetian red and other earth colors on a sand-colored ground; 2 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. (32 x 53 in., 81.28 x 134.62 cm). These rugs (Lots 395-397) were woven in Greece in the late 1940s or early 1950s using designs from Joice and Sydney Loch that they had copied from churches and monasteries in the Mt. Athos region. The Lochs were authors and humanitarian workers who settled for a time in Ouranoupoli, near Mt. Athos. They encouraged the Greek villagers in the area to take up traditional rug weaving in order to earn a living. $400 - $600 396 Greek Figural Runner Greek, late 1940s-early 1950s. A Greek school runner with a diamondcheckered center field with naturalistic flower, leaf, bird and animal designs, the border with birds and animals, in terre verte, salmon, umber, grey and sand; 2 ft. 9 in. x 6 ft. 11 in. (33 x 83 in., 83.82 x 210.82 cm). $600 - $800 397 Greek Figural Rug Greek, early 1940s-late 1950s. A Greek school rug with naturalistic bird and animal forms in the central field with a border of standing cranes, and a border on each end of bird forms, in umbers and other earth tones on a sand-colored ground; 4 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. (58 x 67 in., 147.32 x 170.18 cm). $600 - $800
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398 Soumak Rug Caucasus, ca 1900. A small finely woven flatweave Soumak rug, 15 x 18.5 in. (1 ft 3 in. x 1 ft. 6.5 in.; 38.1 x 46.9 cm). $300 - $500 399 Kerman Rug Persian, 1930s. 48 x 74 in. (4 ft. x 6 ft. 2 in., 121.92 x 187.96 cm). $500 - $700 400 Turkish Anatolian Rug Turkey, ca 1930s. 4 ft. x 8 ft. (48 x 96 in.; 121.92 x 243.84 cm). $700 - $1,000
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401 Kerman Rug Persian, early 20th century. Kerman rug; 11 ft. 7 x 17 fit. 6 in. (139 x 208 in.; 353.06 x 528.32 cm). $4,000 - $6,000 158
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402 Ardabil Tabriz Rug Persian, 1890-1900. An antique Ardabil Tabriz; 11 ft. 8 in. x 17 ft. 5 in. (140 x 204 in.; 355.6 x 518.16 cm). $3,000 - $5,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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403 Persian Tabriz Rug Persian, 1920s. 9 ft. 4 in. x 12 ft. 10 in. (112 x 154 in.; 284.48 x 391.16 cm). $4,000 - $6,000
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404 Kerman Rug Persian, 1940-1960. 10 ft. 10 in. x 19 ft. 5 in. (130 x 233 in.; 330.2 cm x 591.82 cm). $500 - $700 405 Turkish Runner Turkish, ca 1920-1930s. 3 ft. 8 in. x 15 ft. 11 in. (44 x 191.25 in.; 111.76 x 485.75 cm). $1,000 - $1,500
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501 Silver Comb Case $100 - $150
522 Lot of Continental Porcelain Ice Skaters $400 - $600
502 Egyptian Incised Silver Plate $150 - $300
523 Five Caned Side Chairs $200 - $400
503 Kirk & Sons Sterling Flatware $300 - $400
524 Sterling Baskets and Shell-Form Dish, Plus $300 - $500
504 Lalique Glass Items $400 - $600
525 Tortoise Shell and Horn Tobacco Boxes $300 - $500
505 English Sterling Spoons and Marrow Scoop, Plus $200 - $400
526 Sterling Presentation Trowel and Cheese Scoop $200 - $400
506 English Sterling Teaspoons $200 - $400
527 Four English Sterling Meat Skewers $500 - $800
507 English Sterling Spoons, Plus $100 - $300
528 English Delftware Bowl $100 - $150
508 English Hepplewhite Server $500 - $700
529 Child’s Staffordshire Teawares $100 - $150
509 Silverplated Coffee and Tea Service and Tray $200 - $400
530 George Jones Octagonal Dessert Plates $50 - $100
510 G&S Co. Sterling Hot Water Pot $200 - $400
531 Bates, Gildea & Walker Neoclassical Jug $200 - $400
511 Phoenix Glass Grasshopper Vase $50 - $100
532 Irish Beleek Lattice Basket $200 - $400
512 French Silver Hot Water Ewer $200 - $400
533 Spatter Rabbitware Plate $150 - $300
513 English Sterling Teaspoons and Demitasse Spoons $400 - $600
534 Wedgwood Plaque of Josiah Wedgwood $200 - $400
514 English Sterling Teaspoons, Plus $200 - $400
535 Wedgwood and RorstrandTransferware $100 - $150
515 Sterling Fruit Knives $50 - $100
536 Silver Lustre Ware $75 - $150
516 Sterling Tea and Coffee Spoons $200 - $400
537 Copeland Brown Transferware Porcelain Platter, Plus $150 - $200
517 Fish Service for 6, Boxed $150 - $200
538 English Lusterware Group $100 - $300
518 English Sterling Strainer, Toddy Ladles and Spoon $300 - $500
539 Pair of Early Wedgwood Maple Leaf Plates $50 - $75
519 Roberts & Slater Silver-Plated Candlesticks $100 - $200
540 Staffordshire Stirrup Cups $75 - $150
520 Benedict Chinese Chippendale Coffee Service $100 - $200
541 Seven Staffordshire Bud Vases $50 - $100
521 Various Sterling Silver Items $400 - $600
542 Staffordshire Figural Group $50 - $100
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543 Staffordshire Figural Group $100 - $200
566 Hepplewhite-style Dressing Table and Stool $300 - $500
544 Staffordshire Figural Group $100 - $200
567 German Bird Cage Clock $200 - $400
545 Floral Still Life by Martin Rettig $200 - $400
568 Delft Mantel Clock $300 - $500
546 Chinese Ceramic Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, a Pair $50 - $100
569 Waltham Hanging Clock $100 - $200
547 Chinese Ginger Jar $50 - $100
570 Brass Lantern Clock $100 - $200
548 Chinese Blue and White Pillows, Plus $50 - $100
571 Meershaum Carved Hunter’s Pipe $100 - $150
549 Lidded Blue and White Jars $50 - $100
572 Meershaum Large Bowl Pipe $100 - $125
550 Korean Figures $25 - $50
573 Ram’s Horn Snuff Mull $200 - $400
551 Chinese Export Soap Dish, Plus $200 - $400
574 American and English Sterling and Silverplate Flatware $1,500 - $2,500
552 Anglo-Indian Sewing Stand $150 - $300
575 18th Century Continental Engraving of Abraham $200 - $400
553 Chinese Export Jewelry Box $300 - $500
576 French Military Studies by Swebach $200 - $400
554 Oriental Carved Wood Book Stand $100 - $200
577 18th Century American Indian California Engravings $200 - $400
555 Mahogany Shaving Stand $150 - $200
578 Early Indian Engravings by Johann De Bry $1,000 - $1,500
556 English William IV Shaving Mirror $200 - $400
579 L’Illustration 1845 Excerpt Depicting George Catlin Works $200 - $400
557 English Queen Anne Shaving Mirror $150 - $300
580 Early Indian Engravings by Bernard Picart $400 - $600
558 English Lap Desk $200 - $400
581 Dresden Frieze Studies by Blomberg $800 - $1,200
559 Maple Federal-style Candlestand $300 - $500
582 Italian Watercolor Miniature, Giltwood Frame $75 - $125
560 English Mahogany Candlestand Hepplewhite-Style $200 - $400
583 English, Hand-Illuminated Album Page Featuring CDV Portraits of Aristocratic Family $100 - $200
561 English Mahogany Canterbury $200 - $400 562 French Louis XVI-Style Round Marble-Top Table $200 - $400 563 Coffee Table $100 - $200 564 German Kneehole Gentleman’s Desk $300 - $500 565 Classical-Style Mahogany Pembroke Table $200 - $400 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
584 English, Hand-Illuminated Album Page Featuring CDV Portraits of Aristocratic Family $100 - $200 585 English, Hand-Illuminated Album Page Featuring CDV Portraits of Aristocratic Family $100 - $200 586 English, Hand-Illuminated Album Page Featuring CDV Portraits of Aristocratic Family $100 - $200
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587 Miniature Porcelain Portrait $100 - $200
610 German Sampler, 1858 $75 - $150
588 Mourning Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman $300 - $500
611 Cotton Sawtooth Quilt $250 - $350
589 Ca 1845 Portrait of Ann Wise Redhead by J.C. Wolfe $400 - $600
612 1920s Fan Quilt $100 - $125
590 1840s Portrait of a Woman $300 - $500
613 John Rettig Low Tide $300 - $500
591 Pair of 19th Century Portraits $800 - $1,200
614 Three Carved and Painted Duck Decoys $100 - $200
592 Watercolor Portraits of Slaves $100 - $200
615 Modern Carved and Painted Decoys $200 - $400
593 Clark’s Spool Cabinet $300 - $500
616 Modern Duck and Shorebird Displays $50 - $100
594 Brass Bed Warmers $100 - $200
617 Maryland Bufflehead Drakes by Harry Jobes $150 - $300
595 Queen Anne Candlestand $200 - $400
618 Bluebill Scaup Decoys $100 - $200
596 Dressing Table $300 - $500
619 Northeastern Splint Ash Creel $100 - $200
597 Queen Anne Candlestand $200 - $400
620 North Eastern Baskets $300 - $500
598 Pine Sugar Desk $200 - $400
621 Large Choctaw Handled Basket $200 - $400
599 Chippendale-Style Needlepoint Foot Stool $150 - $250
622 Group of Three Carved Wooden Folk Art Items $200 - $300
600 Pilgrim-Style Candlestand $200 - $300
623 German Long-stemmed Figural Pipe $400 - $600
601 A Miniature Step-Back Cupboard $400 - $600
624 Folk Art Carved Eagle, Plus $200 - $400
602 Cobbler’s Bench with Tools and Shoe Lasts, Plus $200 - $400
625 Two Folk Art Carved Dolls $200 - $400
603 Mahogany Pedestal $150 - $250
626 Carved Wood and Gesso Crucifixion Sculpture $200 - $400
604 Windsor Arm Chair $200 - $300
627 Pressed and Cut Glass Oil Lamps $100 - $200
605 Pair of Arm Chairs $200 - $400
628 Sewer Tile African American Sculpture $200 - $300
606 Arm Chair $200 - $400
629 Folk Art Masonic Lodge Pediment $200 - $300
607 Treenware Accessories and Kitchen Utensils $150 - $250
630 Oddfellows Presentation Cane $100 - $200
608 Painted Wooden Trencher $150 - $300
631 Horn Motif Canes $100 - $200
609 Spanish Sampler $150 - $300
632 Tiffany & Co. Ivory Handled Cane with Gold Collar $150 - $250
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633 Japanese Carved Rosewood and Ivory Walking Stick $200 - $300
656 Cloisonné and Porcelain Decorative Boxes, Plus $300 - $500
634 Carved Mexican Cane $150 - $300
657 Coin Silver Spoons and Forks by Ben K. Chase & Co. and Others $200 - $400
635 Folk Art Carved Snake Walking Stick $200 - $400
658 Faux Tortoise Box with Pewter Piqué Work $25 - $50
636 African Ivory Figural Carving $200 - $400
659 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Pill Boxes $150 - $300
637 Carved Ivory Indian Figures $200 - $400
660 French Porcelain Pill Box, Plus $200 - $300
638 Chinese Cinnabar Box $200 - $300
662 Sterling Silver Julep Cups $600 - $900
639 Japanese Wedding Kimono $100 - $200
663 Amethyst Glass Perfume Bottle $75 - $100
640 Japanese Nippon Vase $200 - $300
664 Large Blown Glass Compotes $50 - $100
641 Japanese Woodblock by Hasui Kawase $100 - $300
665 Continental Glass Cordials, Plus $200 - $400
642 Collection of 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints $200 - $400
666 English Sterling Teaspoons in Fiddle Pattern $200 - $400
643 Pair of Woodblocks Attributed to Kiyoshi Saito $300 - $500
667 Bohemian Enamel Glass Humpen $300 - $500
644 Sancai-Glaze Roof Tile $300 - $500
668 Pressed Glass Compote, Victoria Pattern $75 - $125
645 Chinese Crackle Ware Vase $50 - $75
669 Blown Glass Bottles $100 - $150
646 Chinese 20th Century Incense Burner $25 - $50
670 Hurricane Shades, Pair $75 - $125
647 Pair of Chinese Blue and White Auspicious Ginger Jars $200 - $400
671 Free-Blown Amethyst Miniature $50 - $75
648 Japanese and Chinese Woodblock Books $100 - $200
672 Pair Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shades $200 - $300
649 Asian Glass $100 - $200
673 Group of Three Blown Glass Vases $200 - $300
650 Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set $400 - $600
674 Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Lamp $200 - $300
651 Cantonese Ivory and Lacquer Sewing Box $400 - $600
675 Quezal Art Glass Shades $200 - $400
652 Chinese Export Dresser Box $300 - $500
676 Chinese Blanc de Chine Figural Lamp $75 - $150
653 18th Century English Brass Candlesticks $150 - $300
677 Sang de Boeuf Lamp $200 - $400
654 French Silk Hand-painted Fans, Framed $100 - $150
678 Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Lamps $200 - $400
655 Picard Sterling and Enamel Box, Repoussé Pill box $100 - $150
679 Berkey Furniture Co. Demilune Table $300 - $500
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680 Sevres Style Vase Lamps $200 - $400
703 Carved Tagua Nut Profile Portraits in Relief $100 - $200
681 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Letter Opener, Plus $200 - $400
704 Equestrian Plaque $200 - $400
682 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps $100 - $150
705 Humphriss Indian Bronze Recast $300 - $500
683 Massive Service of “Agra” Flow Blue $1,000 - $1,500
706 Pair of F.J. Haynes Hand-Colored Photographs $300 - $400
684 American Wrought Iron Candlestand $200 - $400
707 Toulouse-Lautrec Posthumous Lithographs $300 - $500
685 A Set of Nine Small Hurricane Shades $200 - $300
708 Lithograph by Marcel Vertes $200 - $300
686 Blown and Etched Glass Shades $50 - $100
709 Le Trio by Adolphe Beaufrere $200 - $400
687 Pattern Impressed Glass Oil Lamps $300 - $500
710 Color Etching by Marie Laurencin $200 - $300
688 Oil Lantern with Blown Glass Shade $200 - $400
711 Arts and Crafts Wall Hanging Pochoirs $150 - $200
689 Louis XV-Style Needlework Armchair $200 - $400
712 Print of Nuremberg Woman Dressed for Church by Albrecht Durer $75 - $125
690 Brass Coach Lanterns $150 - $300 691 Copper Marine or Coach Lantern $200 - $300 692 Chandelier $50 - $75 693 Cornelius & Co. Gilt Garniture $200 - $400 694 A Pair of Brass Candelabra $200 - $400 695 Williamsburg Reproduction Blown-Glass Hurricane Shades $300 - $500 696 Green Blown-Glass Hurricane Shades $200 - $300 697 Blown-Glass Hurricane Shades $150 - $300 698 Tiffany & Co. Portable Clock with Barometer $300 - $500 699 Welch Mantel Clock $200 - $400 700 Water Carrier, After Jean D. Debut $500 - $700 701 Continental Bronze Figural Sculpture $300 - $500 702 Russian Gilt Bronze Bear $300 - $500 166
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713 Victorian Isle of Wight Sand Paintings, Plus $150 - $300 714 Engraving of Vegetables by Mark Catesby $200 - $400 715 Kip and Harris Framed Engravings, Group of Four $200 - $400 716 Hand-Colored Nautical Engraving Vivid and Waterwitch, Off Orfordness In A Breeze by R.G. and A.W. Reeve $150 - $300 717 Still Lifes of Fruit by Oliver Clare $400 - $600 718 English School, First Sketch by Joshua Reynolds $1,000 - $1,500 719 The Royal Scroll 1896 Bible Study $300 - $500 720 Gothic Plaster Pedestal $100 - $200 721 Wall Shelf with Dresden-style Plaques $200 - $300 722 Hanging Corner Cupboard in Pine $200 - $300 723 Shaker Folding Lap Board $200 - $300 724 Carved Game Rack $200 - $300
725 Serving Table with Backsplash $300 - $500
747 Jennings Brothers Pheasants $100 - $200
726 Small Sheraton Walnut Server $300 - $600
748 Ladderback Rocking Chairs $150 - $300
727 Carved Frame Mirror $100 - $150
749 Sterling and Coin Silver Spoons, Plus $50 - $75
728 Painted and Stenciled Side Chairs, Probably Baltimore $200 - $400
750 Williamsburg Reproduction Pewter teapots $50 - $75
729 Mustard Color Fancy Armchair with Horseshoe Seat and Stenciled Decoration $75 - $125
751 Victorian Sterling Salt Cellars and Spoons $200 - $400
730 Late Classical Birdseye Maple Cane-Seated Side Chairs $75 - $125 731 American Outset Corner Tea Table-Queen Anne-Style $200 - $400 732 American Late Classical Mahogany Scroll Arm Armchair $150 - $300 733 Shaker Rocker $200 - $400 734 Brass Buckets $200 - $400 735 Hitchcock Stenciled Chairs $200 - $400 736 Serpentine Game Table with Inlay $300 - $500 737 Danish Sterling Flatware $500 - $700 738 Cherry Pembroke Table $300 - $500 739 English Sterling and Silverplated Accessories $200 - $400 740 English Sterling Souvenir Spoons $200 - $400 741 Copper Feline Garden Statue $100 - $200 742 Brass Grape Leaves Curtain Tiebacks $100 - $200 743 French Painted Tin Tray $150 - $300 744 African American Figural Andirons $400 - $600 745 Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stops $150 - $300 746 Cast Iron Saint Bernard Nutcrackers $100 - $200
SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
752 Sixteen Brass Candlesticks $75 - $150 753 Pair of Brass Three Light Candelabras $50 - $150 754 Three 19th Century Alphabet Samplers $200 - $400 755 Tiffany Studios Bronze Dishes, Plus Gorham $150 - $250 756 A Pair of Brass Taffrail Logs $50 - $100 757 Pair of Miniature Portraits $150 - $250 758 Dressing Mirror in Giltwood and Gesso $500 - $800 759 Tri-Fold Mirror $100 - $200 760 Silvered Metal Frame $50 - $100 761 Federal Mahogany Shaving Mirror $150 - $250 762 Reverse Painted Mirror $150 - $300 763 Picard-Lion Swiss Cylinder Music Box $400 - $800 764 Swiss Cylindrical Music Box $300 - $400 765 Shaker Woodenware Box and Tools $400 - $600 766 Moroccan Rug $75 - $100 767 Persian Rug $400 - $600 768 Herend Hand Painted Swan $200 - $400
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769 English Sterling Teaspoons in Fiddle Pattern $200 - $400
791 Cupboard with Shaped Front $200 - $400
770 Indo-Herez Rug $50 - $75
792 Robert Adam-Style Carved Pine Mantel $300 - $500
771 Heintz Sterling on Bronze Plate $50 - $100
793 Ladderback Chairs $200 - $400
772 Continental Porcelain Figurine Of A Man Riding A Goat $50 - $100
794 Laine Inlaid Shelf Clock $300 - $500
773 Spanish Bullfighting Poster $200 - $300
795 Continental Commode Stand $200 - $400
774 Steuben and Moser Glass Dishes $150 - $250
796 Miniature Drop-Leaf Table $300 - $500
775 Sterling Julep Cup $75 - $125
797 Miniature Chest of Drawers in Blue Paint $75 - $125
776 Victorian Sterling Liturgical Communion Set, Plus $150 - $250
798 Chinese Blanc de Chine Figural Lamps $200 - $400
777 Persian Runner $400 - $600
799 Rockport Scene by Cincinnati Artist John Weis $400 - $600
778 Sterling Flatware and Hollow Ware $200 - $400
800 Collection of Jack Merten Drawings $150 - $250
779 Coin Silver Figural Spoon by C.S. & Co $25 - $50
801 Kentucky Watercolor by Robert Foose $300 - $500
780 Scrimshaw Whale’s Tooth $300 - $500
802 Kentucky Landscape by Robert Foose $300 - $500
781 Large Collection of Silver Plate Flatware and Serving Pieces $100 - $200
803 Watercolor on Paper by Dot Hector $200 - $300
782 English Sterling Spoons and Marrow Scoop, Plus $300 - $500
804 Westward Ho Steel Engraving by Beard $800 - $1,200
783 Brace Back Windsor Chairs $400 - $600
805 Monet by Josef Warkany, Lithograph $100 - $200
784 Cushman Bedside Table $100 - $200
806 Cloud Shadows, Apache Trail Arizona Etching By George Elbert Burr $200 - $400
785 Georgian-Style Serpentine-Front Sideboard $800 - $1,200 786 Chippendale-style Armchairs $300 - $600 787 Chippendale-Style Colonial Manufacturing Co. China Cabinet $300 - $500 788 Midwestern Upholstered Settee $400 - $600 789 Williamsburg Reproduction High Chair, Plus $150 - $250 790 Stools with Rush Woven Seats $150 - $300
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807 Landscape with Field and Trees $200 - $400 808 Impressionist Western Landscape $800 - $1,200 809 Watercolor Landscape by Charles Waite $300 - $400 810 Staffordshire Dogs $75 - $150 811 Rookwood Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase $250 - $350 812 Rookwood Plum Mat Glaze Vase $200 - $400
813 Rookwood Pink and Green Mat Vase $200 - $300
835 Faience Fish Plate $50 - $100
814 Lot of Rookwood Production Pottery $300 - $600
836 Portrait of a Lady in Porcelain $200 - $400
815 Rookwood Hound Bookends $200 - $400
837 Reverse Painting of Horseman $200 - $400
816 Bronze Sculpture of Cowboys and a Bucking Horse $200 - $300
838 Washington’s Reception by the Ladies Kellogg’s Colored Lithograph $200 - $400
817 Large Haxstun, Ottman & Co. Blue Glaze Decorated Crock $200 - $400 818 Hamilton & Jones Stoneware Crock $150 - $250 819 Porcelain Plaque Painting $100 - $150 820 Sasha Mid-Century Ashtray $25 - $50 821 St. Francis Ceramic Wall Hanging $50 - $100 822 Gilt Painted Baumeister Plate $300 - $500 823 A Group of 14 Pardee Works, N.J. Tiles $200 - $400 824 Etchings by Edward J. Balthazar $200 - $400 825 Mettlach Relief Molded Steins $150 - $300 826 Meissen Porcelain Gardener Figure, Plus $200 - $300 827 Hand-Painted Rosenthal Demitasse Set $100 - $200 828 Austrian Porcelain Urn Depicting Napoleon $200 - $400 829 Austrian Porcelain Plates $100 - $200 830 Pair of Capo-Di-Monte Porcelain Figures $100 - $200 831 Vieuex Porcelain de Paris Tureen $75 - $125 832 Limoges Footed Planters $100 - $200 833 Virgin Mary Figural Bottle, Plus $75 - $150 834 Amphora Vase $100 - $200
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839 Lacquer and Wood Tobacco and Trinket Boxes $300 - $500 840 Currier & Ives Lithograph $200 - $300 841 Departure of the 7th Regiment Print $300 - $500 842 The Last Hope by Peter Moran, After Ronner $50 - $100 843 Landscape by Cincinnati Artist Carl Zimmerman $400 - $600 844 Pair of Reproduction Audubon Prints $100 - $200 845 Landscape by Geoff Flavelle $400 - $600 846 Profile Portrait of a Woman by Architect Charles Morgan $300 - $500 847 Pair of Hand-Signed Etchings by Joseph Margulies $100 - $200 848 Kentucky Watercolor by Robert Foose $300 - $500 849 Rocky River by George Babcock $300 - $500 850 Folk Art Landscape by Walter Griffin $100 - $200 851 The Birth Of The Flag Folk Art Painting $300 - $500 852 Genre Scene, Oil on Board $200 - $400 853 Equestrian Landscape by Sam Savitt $400 - $600 854 Rural New Orleans Scene by Barbara Muscott $800 - $1,200 855 Butterfly by Copeland Burg $200 - $400 856 Collection of Academic Figure Drawings $200 - $400
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857 A Pair of Lithographs by Paul Kelpe $800 - $1,200
880 Fine Nude Oil on Board by Tomasek $800 - $1,200
858 Pair of Early Sketches by Paul Kelpe $1,500 - $2,500
881 Two Maidens in a Landscape $200 - $300
859 The Bells at Lake Patzcuaro by Max Pollack $150 - $300
882 Carl Glen Bray (American, b. 1917) $300 - $500
860 Seascape by William Greason $600 - $800
883 Ellen Segner (American, n.d.- 2001), Figure Studies $200 - $400
861 Suburban Wilderness by Jeff Gandert (Ohio, 1957 - ) $400 - $600
884 Oscar Schmal Watercolor on Silk $300 - $500
862 Gullah Cabin A Rustic Interior Scene Giclee by Hubert Shuptrine $200 - $300
885 Patinated Bronze Crouching Venus $300 - $500
863 Bird Etching by Anthony Thieme $500 - $700
886 E.M Pozi Enamel on Copper Miniature $50 - $150
864 Pastel Landscape, Plus $100 - $200
887 Shaving Mug with Statue of Liberty $75 - $125
865 The Banjo Player, Pencil Drawing $100 - $200
888 National Cash Register Model 35 $200 - $400
866 Ink Drawing of Stallion $50 - $100
889 Turnbull Co. Advertising CEETEE Ram $200 - $300
867 Sevilla, 1905 by T. Liger-Hidalgo $400 - $600
890 Frisbie’s Pies Pie Tins, Plus $150 - $300
868 Lithograph by Taro Yamamoto $200 - $400
891 Group of Salesman Samples, Plus $150 - $300
869 Spring and Summer Flowers, by Manabu Saito $300 - $500
892 Strauss Tombo Wind-Up Toy $300 - $600
870 Continental Scene by Jan Simon Knikker $200 - $300
893 Early Pressed Tin Open Touring Car with Spring-Driven Motor, $50 - $100
871 Oil on Canvas, Geese in Marsh $500 - $700
894 Fallows “Express” Horse and Wagon $400 - $600
872 Still Life by Bruno Zupan $300 - $500
895 Marx, Wyandotte and Distler Cars, Plus $300 - $500
873 Austrian Painted Plaque $300 - $400
896 Painted Wax Figures Under Glass Domes $200 - $400
874 Two Maritime Harbor Scenes by Marcel L’Enfant $200 - $400
897 Chinese Composition Doll $50 - $100
875 Continental Harbor Scene, Oil on Board $100 - $200
898 Set of Classic Stories, Little Lexart Library $50 - $100
876 Spanish Colonial Painting of St. George Slaying the Dragon $300 - $500
899 Mickey Mouse Library of Games $25 - $50
877 Mexican Painting by Pedro Ruiz C. $200 - $300
900 Persian Writing Box $250 - $300
878 Carved Polychrome Santos Statue $100 - $200
901 Waterford Crystal Bowls $200 - $400
879 Eagle Sculpture and Native American Bust $100 - $200
902 Sterling Asparagus Tongs and Silverplated Lobster Picks $150 - $300
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903 Hutschenreuther Ice Skating Figure $200 - $400
926 Persian Runner $200 - $400
904 Herend Porcelain Ice Skating Couple $150 - $300
927 Persian Area Rug $200 - $400
905 Stoneware Seltzer Bottle $25 - $50
928 Indian-made Rug $50 - $75
906 Porcelain Compotes $50 - $100
929 Persian Rug $400 - $600
907 Continental Painted Vases $100 - $200
930 Persian Rug $200 - $400
908 Pair of German Porcelain Guineas $200 - $300
931 Persian Rug $500 - $700
909 Miniature Silhouette Bust Portraits $150 - $300
932 Persian Rug $500 - $700
910 Group of American and French WWI Posters $150 - $250
933 Persian Rug $500 - $700
911 Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Posters $100 - $200
934 Oriental Rug $1,000 - $1,500
912 If You Give Roses in Tyrol Poster $200 - $400
935 Turkish Kiseri Rug $300 - $500
913 Salzburger Land Travel Poster $300 - $500
936 Afghani Rug $300 - $500
914 Travel in Austria Poster $150 - $300
937 Sterling and Coin Silver Spoons, Plus $200 - $300
915 Photograph of Henry Farny (1847-1916) by Nancy Ford Cones $200 - $300
938 A Collection of Sterling Forks by Various Makers $300 - $400
916 Highway Hawaii, 1973 by Jim Alinder $250 - $350
939 Large Collection of Sterling Spoons $400 - $600
917 Nude with Face by Alan Ross $200 - $400
940 Silver Commemorative and Souvenir Flatware $100 - $200
918 Pablo Picasso Charger, 1993 Edition $100 - $200
941 Ceramic and Porcelain Reference Books $25 - $50
919 Katherine McLean Ceramic Pomegranate Sculpture $400 - $600
942 Glass Books and Catalogues $50 - $100
920 Oriental Rug Style Pack Blanket $250 - $350
943 Books and Catalogues on Silver, Pewter, and Butter Molds $50 - $100
921 Turkish Kula Rug $300 - $500
944 Books and Catalogues on China and Porcelain $50 - $100
922 Baktihari Rug $200 - $400
945 Books on Perfume Bottles, Steins, Porcelain, and Furniture $50 - $100
923 Persian Style Rug $400 - $600 924 Turkish Rug $500 - $700 925 Kerman Rug $300 - $500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM
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Bibliography and Acknowledgments Barquist, David 1992 American Tables and Looking Glasses from the Mabel Brady Garvan and other collections at Yale University, Yale University Art Gallery. Beckman, E. D. 1975 Cincinnati Silversmith, Jewelers, Watch and Clockmakers, B & B Co. Bergesen, Victoria 1994 Majolica: British, Continental and American Wares 1851 1915), Barrie and Jenkins. Boultinghouse, M., 1980 Silversmiths of Kentucky, 1785-1900, self-published. Cutler, Laurence and Judy. 2008 J.C. Leyendecker: American Imagist. New York: Abrams. Dubrow, Eileen and Richard 1983 American Furniture of the 19th Century 1840-1880. Atglen, PA. Schiffer Publishing Co Ellis, Anita J. 1998 Rookwood Pottery: The Glaze Lines. Atglen, PA. Schiffer Publishing Co. 2003 The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin, Ohio University Press. Evans, Nancy Goyne 1996 American Windsor Chairs. New York: Hudson Hills Press and the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. Goldsborough, Jennifer, and Gregory Weidman 1984 Furniture in Maryland, 1740-1940: The Collection of the Maryland Historical Society, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Our gratitude to Jennifer Hardin at the Mary R. Schiff Library & Archives of the Cincinnati Art Museum for her assistance in locating a needed text. Thank you to Estill Curtis Pennington for his scholarship.
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Hewitt, Benjamin, Patricia Kane, Gerald M. Ward 1982 The Work of Many Hands: Card Tables in Federal America, 1790-1820, Yale University Press. Howard, David Sanctuary 1974 Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume l, Faber & Faber, London. Isaacson, Philip M. 1975 The American Eagle. New York: New York Graphic Society with Little, Brown, and Company. Kane, Patricia 1982 300 Years of American Seating Furniture, Yale University Press. Kirk, T. John 1972 American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale, Knopf. Klamkin, Charles 1973 Weather Vanes: The History, Design, and Manufacture of an American Folk Art, Hawthorn Books, Inc. Ramsey, Marianne R. and Diane C. Wachs 2000 Tuttle-Muddle: An Investigation of Kentucky Case-on-Frame Furniture, Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington, KY. Stanton, Samuel Ward American Steam Vessels. New York: Smith and Stanton. 1895 Watterson, John S. 1988 “Inventing Modern Football,” American Heritage September/ October 1988. pp. 102-113.
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 Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Jack Lewis - firearms@cowans.com Joe Moran - joe@cowans.com Joe Higgins - photographer Emery Maury Doug Hamilton Jack Haney 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
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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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Terms and Conditions By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid. 1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process. 2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio. 3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold. 4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 15% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “American History” and “the World at War” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17 ½% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 12 ½% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (c) Buyer’s Premium for “Fine and Decorative Art”, “Modern Ceramics”, and “American Indian and Western Art” and any other specialized auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (d) Buyer’s Premium for online, timed and other third-party bidding platforms may vary. 5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate. 6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty. Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate. 7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP. “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated “Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker “Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated “Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker 8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s. ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet. 9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins. An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid. All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored. 174
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10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following: • To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff. • Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot. • Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. • Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls. 11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Live Auctioneers (liveauctioneers.com) or Proxibid (proxibid.com). There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction. 12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments. For Bids Falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction. AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition. 14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared. A convenience fee of $15.00 will be assessed to all transactions made in the alternate payment channels: Phone payments are made available as a convenience outside Cowan’s Auctions customary payment channels, therefore these payments are qualified as payments made in the alternative payment channel. All forms of payment made using this method will be assessed the convenience fee. Please call Cowan’s Auctions if you have any questions regarding this policy. PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction. 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. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law. 15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax. 16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property. ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm. Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied. 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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ABSENTEE BID FORM REGISTRATION NO. ___________________________________________________
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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.
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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 it on our website
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q Saw an advertisement Which publication: __________________________________________________________ q Referred by a friend q Other: ____________________________________________________________________
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