HIGHLIGHTS FROM
THE FINE + DECORATIVE ART AUCTION OC TOBER 8, 2020 10 A.M. EASTERN CAPE COD
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F I N E & D E C O R AT I V E A R T
Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc. Headquarters 1483 Route 6A P.O. Box 796 East Dennis, MA 02641 (508) 385-3116 fax: (508) 385-7201 MA License #155 Connecticut Office 5 Roosevelt Avenue Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 912-8169
Terms
A buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price of all purchases. The buyer’s premium is 25 percent of the final bid price up to and including $500,000, and 10 percent of the final bid price over $500,000. We accept checks, cash, money orders, wire transfers and major credit cards for payment. There is a 2 percent buyer’s premium discount for payment made in full via cash, check, money order or wire transfer within ten (10) days of the invoice date. Credit cards can only be used for up to $5,000 of the invoice total and the card must have a U.S. billing address. Mixed payment methods are not eligible for the buyer’s premium discount. Bidders holding a Massachusetts or out-of-state resale number must provide the certificate or copy thereof when registering to bid or otherwise will be required to pay 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax on purchases. Items picked up in or shipped to Connecticut are subject to 6.35% Connecticut sales tax. Residents of other states may be subject to state and local sales taxes.
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Auction
Beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern at our Headquarters. Online, absentee and phone bidding available. In-person bidding to be determined.
Exhibit
Wednesday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the sale day beginning at 8:45 a.m., and by appointment. Subject to change due to COVID-19 developments.
Absentee and Telephone Bidding
Please use the bid form found at the back of this catalog, visit our website, or phone 508-385-3116 to make arrangements for absentee and telephone bidding.
Online Bidding
Thursday, October 8, 2020
This auction will be held simultaneously online at www.invaluable.com and www.eldreds.com. Prospective bidders must register and be approved prior to bidding.
Important notices
Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves by personal inspection as to the condition of each lot. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain a condition report, by either visiting our website or contacting us. Although condition reports may be given on request, such reports are statements of opinion only. The absence of a condition report does not imply the property is in good condition. Regardless of whether or not a condition report is given, all property is sold subject to Item 1 of our Conditions of Sale, which provides that all property is sold as is. All dimensions and weights are approximate. Per Federal and international regulations, items made with whale bone, ivory or other protected species will not be shipped internationally without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the exclusive obligation of the buyer. Items made with these materials and marked with an asterisk (*) may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state. Firearms marked with an asterisk (*) will only be delivered to holders of a Federal Firearms Dealer’s License.
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TIME PIECES AND JEWELRY
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FAVRE & ANDRIE 18KT GOLD HUNTER POCKET WATCH Locle, Switzerland, Circa 1870 Together with a gold-filled watch chain and key. Pocket watch case numbered 446. Stamped with Neuchatel chevron assay mark. Movement not numbered. Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and labeled for manufacturer. Case interior with later presentation engraving. Case diameter 51mm. 1,000/1,500
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HAMPDEN 14KT TRI-COLOR GOLD HUNTER POCKET WATCH Canton, Ohio, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Case numbered 8977 and 8967. Movement numbered 1037793. One side of case features a floral bouquet centering a rose-cut diamond. The other side with a garland framing a monogrammed shield. Back of movement with lock of hair enclosed in case. Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and blued steel hands. Case diameter 41mm. 400/600
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PATEK PHILIPPE 18KT GOLD “CALATRAVA” MAN’S WRIST WATCH White dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary date display. Double hobnail bezel. Black crocodile band with Patek Philippe gold buckle. Includes Patek Philippe leather portfolio with user’s manual. Case diameter 33mm. 4,000/6,000
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14KT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING Central emerald-cut stone, approx. 6.4mm x 5.6mm x 3.0mm, flanked on each side by two baguette diamonds and one brilliant-cut diamond. Maker’s mark “Gomez”. Size 5¾. 1,200/1,800
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TIFFANY & CO. 18KT GOLD, MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND ONYX EAR CLIPS In the style of Angela Cummings. Oval, with alternating bars of inlay above yellow gold chevrons. Omega backs. Marked “T & Co.” and “1986”. Lengths 0.75”. Approx. 8.07 total dwt. 1,500/2,000
ASCH GROSSBARDT OR ANGELA CUMMINGS-STYLE 18KT GOLD, MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND ONYX BANGLE BRACELET 1980s Alternating elements in a rectangle and chevron design. Marked only “18kt” and “750”. Interior circumference 6.5”. Approx. 37.87 total dwt. 2,000/3,000
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GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER AND CHRYSOPRASE BRACELET AND RING Denmark, 1933-44 Bracelet composed of six foliate links. Ring in the same design. Bracelet numbered 57 A. Length 7”. Ring numbered 11 B. Size 3¼. 500/800
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INDUSTRIA PERUANA STERLING SILVER BRACELET Five linked sections portraying raised native faces. Marked “M S” in a shield above “Industria Peruana sterling 925”. Length approx. 7.25”. Approx. 3.2 troy oz. 160/180
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SILVER
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JOHN BUTLER COLONIAL AMERICAN SILVER TODDY LADLE Falmouth, Maine, Circa 1765 Of typical form. Molded bowl with flaring rim and single spout. Bifurcated stem with scrolled terminals. Stamped “J. Butler” in center of bowl. Turned wooden handle. Silver length 5.5”. Total length 14.5”. 800/1,000
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Lot 131
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LEWIS E. JENKS STERLING SILVER FIVE-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE Boston, Circa 1880 Retailed by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston. Urn-form with repoussé floral decoration and vacant cartouches. Pineapple-form finials. Not monogrammed. Includes a coffeepot, height 10.75”, a teapot, a creamer, a covered sugar bowl and a waste bowl. Approx. 83.7 troy oz. 1,000/1,500
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OLD NEWBURY CRAFTERS REVERE REPRODUCTION “SONS OF LIBERTY” STERLING SILVER PUNCH BOWL Newburyport, Massachusetts, Mid-20th Century Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low. Diameter 11.5”. Approx. 40.4 troy oz. 800/1,200
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER WATER PITCHER Providence, Rhode Island, 1902 Retailed by Howard & Co., New York. Squat balustroid form with heavy repoussé flowers, scrolls, acanthus leaves and cartouches. Height 10.75”. Approx. 47.4 troy oz. 1,000/1,500
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VICTORIAN NEOCLASSICAL STERLING SILVER CANDELABRUM CENTERPIECE London, 1870 John Hunt & Robert Roskell, makers. Base fully hallmarked. Figures and capitals marked for maker, London and lion passant. Based also inscribed “Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 5444”. Six capitals supported by acorn and oak leaf arms above an acanthus leaf knop and fluted stem. Stepped and weighted base inset with four seated female nudes leaning against shields. Height 24”. 1,000/1,500
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Lot 136
Lot 151
Lot 151 is a reproduction of Paul Revere’s 1768 “Sons of Liberty” punch bowl in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Engraved with the names of the 15 members of the Sons of Liberty, the secret revolutionary organization that commissioned the bowl, it commemorates 92 members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives who refused to rescind a letter sent throughout the colonies protesting the Townshend Acts, which taxed a variety of goods imported from England.
Lot 173 see photos of all lots and view condition reports at www.eldreds.com
FINE ART
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CHARLES ABEL CORWIN New York/California/Illinois, 1858-1938 Forest interior. Signed lower left “Charles Abel Corwin”. Oil on canvas, 18” x 16”. Framed 21” x 19”. 1,500/2,500
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JOHN FRENCH SLOAN New York/New Mexico/New Hampshire, 1871-1951 “An Art Lecture”. Signed upper right “John Sloan”. Ink on paper, 6.25” x 4.75”. Framed 12.5” x 10.5”. 1,500/2,500 Exhibited: Mercer University Plunkett Art Gallery, 2014. Provenance: Berry Galleries, Atlanta.
Lot 234
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PETER BELA MAYER New York/Hungary, 1887-1993 “Winter’s Charm”. Signed lower right “Peter Bela Mayer”. Titled verso on Salmagundi Club label. Oil on canvas board, 14” x 18”. Framed 20” x 24”. 1,000/1,500
Lot 236
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Lot 238
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TOSCA (BARTEAU) OLINSKY Connecticut/New York/Italy, 1909-1984 Girl at the window. Signed lower right “Tosca”. Gouache on paper, 20” x 16”. Framed 27” x 23”. 1,500/2,000
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CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN
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STICKLEY MISSION OAK MASTER DRESSER Early 21st Century Nine drawers with copper hardware. Factory marks. Height 30”. Width 66”. Depth 20”. 500/800
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CURTIS JERE California, 1910-2008 Ships and a pier. Signed “C. Jere”. Metal, height 22”. Length 48”. Width 5.25”. 400/600
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FOUR EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL TULIP CHAIRS Two armchairs and two side chairs. Cast aluminum, fiberglass and orange vegan leather upholstery. Back heights 31.5”. Seat heights 18.5”. 500/700
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PIERRE MARIE BRISSON France, b. 1955 Don Quixote with hearts. Signed lower right “Brisson”. Numbered 5/100. Mixed media on paper, 8” x 6”. Framed 18” x 16”. 500/700
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JOSE MANUEL CAPULETTI Spain, 1925-1978 “El Farucco” or portrait of a flamenco dancer, circa 1966. Signed lower left. Further identified on a handwritten label affixed verso for Hammer Galleries, New York. Tempera on paper, 12.5” x 9.25” sight. Framed 23” x 19.75”. 600/900
Lot 291
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Lot 297
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SALVADOR DALI France/Spain, 1904-1989 “Jousting”. Numbered 93/[4?]50. Signed in pencil lower right “Dali”. Deckled edges. Colored etching and aquatint, 8.5” x 12.5” to the plateline. Framed 24” x 27”. 400/600
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ORIENTAL RUGS
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ORIENTAL RUG: INDIAN IN A FLORAL MOTIF 9’6” x 13’9” Ivory field with several staggered rows of blue flower vases and red, gold, green and tan blossoms, branches and birds. Yellow guard borders and ivory main border with motifs matching the field. 500/1,000
ANTIQUE FURNITURE 330.
ENGLISH PIECRUST-EDGE TILT-TOP TABLE Mid-18th Century In mahogany. Top with birdcage mount. Columnar spiral-twist pedestal. Cabriole legs with shell-carved knees and snake feet. Height 27.75”. Diameter 22.25”. 300/500
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CERAMICS
350.
A. RAYNAUD & CO. LIMOGES “SI KIANG” PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE France, Early 21st Century Consists of: 12 10.75” plates 12 8.75” plates
8 soup bowls 7 flat cups and saucers
3 breakfast cups with 4 saucers 12 6.5” plates 2,000/3,000
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HICKS & MEIGH IMARI PALETTE IRONSTONE DINNER SERVICE England, First Quarter of the 19th Century Underglaze blue marks. Consists of: 20 10” plates 16 soup bowls 11 9” plates 12 7” plates
1 21” platter
1 14.75” platter 1 12.75” platter
1 14.25” mazarin 1 covered soup tureen and undertray, both with faux bois handles 1 covered sauce tureen with faux bois handles 800/1,200
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EUROPEAN ART
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GENNARO FAVAI Italy, 1879-1958 “Casa Desdemona Yellow Light” (Venice). Depicts the Palazzo Contarini Fasan, also referred to as “House of Desdemona”. Signed lower left “Favai”. Titled verso. Oil on board, 13” x 16”. Framed 17” x 20”. 800/1,200
Lot 377
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ALEX DE ANDREIS France/Belgium/United Kingdom, 1880-1929 Portrait of a cavalier. Signed lower right “De Andreis”. Oil on canvas, 28.75” x 23.5”. Unframed. 500/1,000
Lot 381
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ZDZISLAW RUSZKOWSKI Poland, 1907-1990 Battle scene. Signed lower right “Z. Ruszkowski”. Mixed media on board, 20.5” x 29” sight. Framed 24” x 33”. 800/1,200
Lot 387
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CONTINENTAL SCHOOL 18th/19th Century Miniature portrait of a bearded man. Inscribed in pen verso “... v. Hartig...”. Accompanied by a handwritten history of the painting. Oil on card, 3.25” x 2.5”. Unframed. 400/600
Lot 393
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GUY BARDONE France, 1927-2015 Floral arrangements in front of a window. Signed lower right “Bardone”. Oil on canvas, 31” x 23.5”. Framed 40” x 32”. 800/1,200
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FREDERICK WILLIAM BOOTY England, 1840-1924 Stormy seas off a coastal town. Signed lower right “F.W. Booty”. Watercolor, 31.25” x 26”. Framed 42” x 35”. 1,000/2,000
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ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-BAPTISTE-CAMILLE COROT France/Italy, 1796-1875 Italian landscape. Signed lower left “Corot”. Label verso for restorer Paul Kiewert, Bruxelles, 1841. Oil on canvas, 10.5” x 13.75”. Unframed. 1,500/2,500
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S TA F F D I R E C T O R Y Antiques & Fine Art Specialists
Production & Administrative Staff
Joshua F. Eldred CEO and President Head of American and European Paintings jeldred@eldreds.com
Mary Ann Giddings Eldred Chairwoman of the Board maeldred@eldreds.com Wendy A. Dunford Treasurer wendy@eldreds.com
William Bourne Vice President Head of Americana and Maritime Arts bill@eldreds.com Eric S. Mulak Vice President Head of Sporting Antiques, Folk Art & Collectibles Consignment Manager eric@eldreds.com
Devyn Henry Administrative Assistant dhenry@eldreds.com Kristin Kiley Client Services Manager/Shipping kkiley@eldreds.com
Leah S. Kingman Head of European Decorative Arts lkingman@eldreds.com
Angela R. McParland Executive Assistant amcparland@eldreds.com
Glen Krawczyk Head of Oriental Rugs glen@eldreds.com
Kristyn Mills Head of Photography kmills@eldreds.com
Anne G. Lajoie Head of Asian Arts annie@eldreds.com
Madison Morris Assistant Head of Photography mmorris@eldreds.com Kathleen Morse Auction Coordinator kmorse@eldreds.com
Gregg Dietrich Senior Consultant and Specialist
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