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The Collection of MacMurray College plus additions
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Founded in 1846, MacMurray College is a four-year, career-directed educational institution with a strong foundation in liberal arts. Over its 170-year history on the Jacksonville, Illinois campus, the College has amassed a substantial collection through generous gifts from the community and alumni. These include paintings and sculptures by a variety of artists, as well as Egyptian and Chinese artifacts, some dating back over four millennia. Due to limited space, a portion of this collection has been stored away for more than 100 years and gone unseen by the public. At this time, MacMurray College is ready to pass on the stewardship of these works to collectors and institutions where they may be treasured and displayed for others to appreciate. Proceeds from the sale will have an immediate impact on the College, supporting academic and co-curricular programs to inspire student success.
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The Collection of MacMurray College PLUS ADDITIONS
Saturday | JULY 21, 2018 | 10AM central 300+ L OTS INCLUDING F INE , M ODERN , AND C ONTEMPORARY A RT, M ODEL OF F RANK L LOY D W RIGHT B UILDING , E GYPTIAN A NTIQUITIES , C HINESE A RTIFACTS , AND S CIENTIFIC E QUIPMENT; AND 100+ A DDITIONAL L OTS OF F URNITURE & A CCESSORIES FROM P RIVATE C ONSIGNORS P REVIEW : S UNDAY, J ULY 15 - 12 PM TO 5 PM M ONDAY, J ULY 16 - 10 AM TO 6 PM T UESDAY, J ULY 17 - 10 AM TO 6 PM W EDNESDAY, J ULY 18 - 10 AM TO 6 PM T HURSDAY, J ULY 19 - 10 AM TO 8 PM F RIDAY, J ULY 20 - 10 AM TO 8 PM S ATURDAY, J ULY 21 - 9 AM TO 10 AM FULLY ILLUSTRATED, ONLINE CATALOG • selkirkauctions.com LIVE INTERNET BIDDING • selkirklive.com T ERMS : 20% Buyer’s Premium (25% online) Cash, Check, Visa®, MasterCard and AmEx Accepted Absentee bids accepted and bid competitively. For your convenience, we will be able to answer your questions about specific items and take your absentee bids by phone. Call 314.696.9041 or Email inquiries: info@selkirkauctions.com. Principal Auctioneer: Richard “Jeff” Jeffers and Auctioneer: Terry Beye ©COPYRIGHT – Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers. 2018
powered by GARTH’S Cover Lot: WILLIAM "BUCK" DUNTON (AMERICAN, 1878-1936) Ranger and Rider Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Two horseback riders and a pack mule. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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JULIAN SCHNABEL (AMERICAN, B. 1951) Olatz Lopez Estimate: $500 - $1,500 4 • SELKIRK The MacMurray College Collection plus additions • July 21, 2018
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Contemporary Art
RICHARD ANUSZKIEWICZ (AMERICAN, B. 1930) Yellow Square Estimate: $200 - $500
RICHARD ANUSZKIEWICZ (AMERICAN, B. 1930) Inward Eye Estimate: $200 - $400
RICHARD ANUSZKIEWICZ (AMERICAN, B. 1930) Blue Square Estimate: $200 - $500
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D.J. HALL (AMERICAN, B. 1951) Kissing Her Fears Goodbye Estimate: $250 - $500
KEIKO HARA (JAPANESE-AMERICAN, B. 1942) Drawn in the Moon, parts I and II Estimate: $200 - $600
KEIKO HARA (JAPANESE - AMERICAN, B. 1942) Rainbow Colors Estimate: $200 - $400
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AIJIRO WAKITA (JAPANESE, B. 1942) Estimate: $250 - $750
Contemporary Art
AIJIRO WAKITA (JAPANESE, B. 1942) Estimate: $250 - $500
WARREN SEELIG (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) Estimate: $100 - $500
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ERNEST TROVA (AMERICAN, 1927-2009) Study Falling Man: Grid Estimate: $100 - $300
ERNEST TROVA (AMERICAN, 1927-2009) Mickey Mouse World Estimate: $50 - $150
ALEXANDER GIRARD (AMERICAN, 1907-1993) Environmental Enrichment Estimate: $250 - $500
ALEXANDER CALDER (AMERICAN, 1898-1976) Zebra Hammock $1,000 - $3,000
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Modern Art
SCALE MODEL OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S GOETSCH-WINCKLER HOUSE American, late 20th century. The extremely detailed 1/12 scale model of the 1939 Wright-designed Usonian residence in Okemos, Michigan is considered to be one of Wright's most elegant creations. It was built for Alma Goetsch and Katherine Winckler and completed by Wright in 1940. This model was commissioned by a member of the Frank Lloyd Wright conservancy group, and created in 1993 by renowned diminutive architect George Drexler. 20"h. 38"w. 90"l. Estimate: $2,500 - $7,500
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (AMERICAN, 1869-1959) Selected drawings portfolio Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
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MARY BAUERMEISTER (GERMAN-AMERICAN, B. 1934) Trois House Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
MARCEL DUCHAMP (FRENCH-AMERICAN, 1887-1968) Coffee Mill Estimate: $200 - $600
CLAES OLDENBURG (SWEDISH, B. 1949) Notes Estimate: $50 - $100
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CLAYTON POND (AMERICAN, B. 1941) My Bathtub Faucets in Africa Estimate: $250 - $750
JOSEPH ALBERS (GERMAN, 1888-1976) Estimate: $250 - $750
Modern Art
JOSEPH ALBERS (GERMAN, 1888-1976) Estimate: $250 - $750
MARY BAUERMEISTER (GERMAN-AMERICAN, B. 1934) The A Touch, Haha Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000
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The Egyptian items offered by MacMurray College were from the collection of Dr. Wallace N. Stearns, a professor of Bible Studies (1924-34), who gifted them to the institution sometime during his tenure. As the honorary secretary of the Palestine Exploration Society, and American Vice President of the Egypt Exploration Society, Dr. Stearns became one of the region’s premier experts in the field. PAIRING OF EGYPTIAN FUNERARY MASKS Egypt, XVIII dynasty - 1200BC, sycamore wood. Estimate: $75 - $350
IBIS MUMMY Egypt, Ptolemaic period or earlier. A cloth wrapped Ibis from BC era. Estimate: $250 - $750
A RARE AND IMPORTANT LATE DYNASTY EGYPTIAN OSTRACON Egypt, XXI Dynasty, mid 10th century BC, terra cotta. A small shard having a sketch possibly for a wall painting or relief depicting Royal personage, likely Pasibkhaennau "Star that rises in Thebes", presenting a jar as gift offering to a standing god, possibly mummified. The upper left portion having cartouche with royal name and light salt residue. Accompanied by paperwork from 1974-1975 showing correspondence between MacMurray College to Bruce Williams and Gustavus F. Swift from The University of Chicago - The Oriental Institute. The correspondence shows a highlighted account of the ostracon examination and explanation of its importance in material culture including an account describing the publishing of the piece by Mr. C.C. Van Siclen, the paramount expert on the material of the time. Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000 12 • SELKIRK The MacMurray College Collection plus additions • July 21, 2018
FALCON MUMMY Egypt, Ptolemaic period or earlier. A cloth wrapped falcon from BC era. Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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EGYPTIAN WOOD FALCON FIGURE OF HORUS Egypt, XVIII Dynasty, ca. 1500 BC, painted wood. Remnants of black paint throughout the well formed carving having two small holes in top of head. Label to bottom suggesting its procurement in Egypt by J.S.W. (Wadsworth) in 1890. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
FIGURAL OIL LAMP Estimate: $50 - $150 GROUPING OF EGYPTIAN OIL LAMPS Estimate: $75 - $225
Egyptian Antiquities
Grouping of Pottery including THREE SHABTI FIGURES Egypt, Ptolemaic period or earlier. Three shabti figures: bronze (2.4"h.) faienced clay (2.4") and stone (3.5"h.). Estimate: $200 - $400
FOUR EGYPTIAN GESSO PAINTED CARTONNAGE FRAGMENTS Egypt, Ptolemaic era or earlier. Multi-colored mummy cover fragments gesso painted in period dye colors and with Egyptian religious connotations; two squared panels, one inscribed to verso "Ka" with outstretched arms and wings (4.4"h. 8.6"w.), together with two vertical panels painted on linen cloth measuring 9"h. 3.75"w. and 9.6"h. 2"w. Estimate: $250 - $750 www.SELKIRKAUCTIONS.com • 13
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FINE AND RARE YONGZHENG DOUCAI BOWL China, 18th century, porcelain. Six-character Yongzheng mark and period bowl having thin double lines to both sides of slight rim above tapered curvature walls, the well delicately and elegantly painted in light pastel tones of pink, red, blue, yellow, and green whilst outlined in underglaze-blue. The same technique continues to exterior pattern of three lotus medallions alternating with stylized foliate amphorae and butterfly shaped sprigs, supported by ringed footing with reign mark. 2 1/8"h. 4 1/8" diameter Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
A SMALL CARVED JADE BOULDER China, 18th century, pale green jade. The pale celadon front side having ten characters incised to rock formation at center under depiction of pine trees. The reverse being two houses in a mountainous region carved through russet skin, weighing 6.6 oz. 3.25"l. 2.1"w. 1"d. Estimate: $1,500 - $3,500
AN IMPORTANT JINSHI EXAMINATION BONE SEAL STAMP China, Qing Dynasty or earlier, bone. Graduating rectangular form with rounded edges, incised bamboo and calligraphy to opposing sides, the underside with seal stamp and stained from red ink. Estimate: $750 - $2,250
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PALE CELADON JADE BELT HOOK China, Qing Dynasty or earlier, jade. A gentle and pale hue on elegantly carved hook with fungi form head conforming to swan-like neck and ruyi like body. Estimate: $750 - $1,750
QING PERIOD TURQUOISE FROG Estimate: $50 - $350
BLUE & WHITE KANGXI DOUBLE GOURD VASE $250 - $750
Chinese Artifacts
QIANLONG SANG DE BOEUF BRUSH WASH 1.6"h. 4.1"diameter Estimate: $250 - $750
QIANLONG PERIOD BRUSH WASH Estimate: $250 - $750
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PAIR OF YONGZHENG PERIOD IRON RED CUPS China, 18th century, porcelain. Flared conical form having milky ground with iron red repeating archaic band of two facing phoenix heads, four character mark to bottom encompassed by square with canted corners. Estimate: $500 - $1,500
A VERY RARE TANG DYNASTY FOO DOG China, Tang period 10th century, ceramic. Diminutive sculptural figure in light green glaze, perked ears, rolling mane, and fanning tale, unglazed underside. Estimate: $750 - $2,500
OVAL JADE BRUSH WASH 3.5"l. 5/8"h. Estimate: $500 - $1,500
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COLLECTION OF KANGXI TROMPE L'OEIL FRUIT AND VEGETABLES China, 18th century, ceramics. One dozen pieces of fruit and vegetables including wonderfully colored magenta pomegranate, yellow Buddhas hand citron, red and orange gourds, green pear. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Chinese Artifacts
SMALL NEPHRITE MYTHICAL BEAST PENDANT Estimate: $50 - $350
CARVED JADE FIVE BAT PEBBLE China, 18th century, jade. Pale green jade with relief carving of bats, three to one side and two to verso, russet skin to perimeter. Estimate: $500 - $1,500 www.SELKIRKAUCTIONS.com • 17
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A VERY FINE BROWN AND GREEN JADE MING POURING VESSEL China, 17th century, nephrite. 4”h, weighing 8.4 oz. Estimate: $2,500 - $7,500
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Chinese Artifacts
YUAN SHUFU PORCELAIN BOWL Estimate: $500 - $1,500
TALL PAIR OF KANGXI FAMILLE VERTE 'BISCUIT' GUANYIN ON THRONE China, 18th century, bisque. The high cowl drapes forward covering the goddess' vertically bunned hair and relaxed, benevolent facial expression. The two statues having slightly different jade bead necklaces, one with fungi form charm, the other gourd form. Both models sitting knees bent, one horizontal whilst the other vertical, holding a lotus bloom in right hand as the left rests upon the knee grasping another strand of jade beads with shell pendant, both mounted in later (likely early 20th century) inverted lotus thrones. Estimate: $500 - $1,500 JADE PEBBLE CARVING OF A BAT Estimate: $200 - $400 www.SELKIRKAUCTIONS.com • 19
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JEAN BAPTISTE-CAMILLE COROT (1796-1875) Estimate: $7,500 - $15,000
JOHANNES HUBERTUS LEONARDUS DE HAAS (NETHERLANDS, 1832-1908) Estimate: $500 - $1,500
FRANK WALTON (UNITED KINGDOM, 1840-1928) Estimate: $300 - $800
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WILLIAM "BUCK" DUNTON (AMERICAN, 1878-1936) Ranger and Rider Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
PETER MORAN (AMERICAN, 1841-1914) Estimate: $750 - $1,500
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JEAN BAPTISTE NINI (1717-1786) PORTRAIT MEDALLION OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN France, 1777, terra cotta. The round medallion relief image of the iconic American inventor and polymath, stamped 1777 and handwritten notation the back by J.S. Wadsworth in 1930. Estimate: $250 - $750 FEDERICO DEL CAMPO (ITALY, 1837-1923) Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000
Antiques & Fine Art
PORTRAIT PAINTINGS - MATTHEW & SARAH STACY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY) Oil on canvas, 2nd quarter 19th century, unsigned. Companion portraits of the mid 19th century Illinois socialites in mahogany frames. Matthew Stacy, born Jan. 21, 1799 in Kentucky, died Mar. 29, 1885 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois. Originator of female learning center in Morgan county 1846, slavery abolitionist and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, politician and eventual Mayor of Jacksonville. Estimate: $250 - $750
INSCRIBED CRACKER FROM BATTLESHIP USS BROOKLYN American, late 19th century, unleavened biscuit cracker. A hearty cracker with handwritten notation dated July 3, 1898. Estimate: $100 - $400
ANDERS ZORN (SWEDISH, 1860-1920) Rosita Mauri Estimate: $250 - $500
VITTORIO GUACCIMANNI (ITALY, 1859-1938) Estimate: $250 - $750 www.SELKIRKAUCTIONS.com • 21
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FINE KANGXI FLOOR VASE 28 1/2“h. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
JASPER CROPSEY (AMERICAN, 1823-1900) Self portrait etched by H. Velten, signed by Cropsey lower right. The artist's hand notation to lower right reads "very truly yours, Jasper F. Cropsey 1886," likely in recognition of the MacMurray Cropsey painting acquisition, label to verso. Estimate: $400 - $700
HARRY FENN (AMERICAN, 1837-1911) Estimate: $250 - $750
HENRY FARRER (AMERICAN, 1843-1903) Estimate: $500 - $1,500
THOMAS MORAN (AMERICAN, 1837-1926) The Gates of Venice Estimate: $400 - $700
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Additions
FRANCISCO DE GOYA (SPANISH, 1746-1828) Estimate: $400 - $700
HAND WOVEN KAZAK DESIGN AREA RUG. Estimate: $200 - $400
HAND WOVEN CHINESE ART DECO AREA RUG. Estimate: $200 - $400
HAND WOVEN SINO-TABRIZ AREA RUG Estimate: $250 - $500
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