American Furniture & Decorative Arts | Skinner Auction 3222B

American Furniture & Decorative Arts 3222B

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Saturday, March 2, 2019

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American Furniture & Decorative Arts This March, our major live auction features over 450 lots of folk art, furniture, important historical Americana, marine art & nautical antiques, fine Shaker handicrafts, American textiles, weathervanes, fine art, and antique decorations.

Full descriptions, images, and more information for all items in the sale are available at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3222B, where you can also send inquiries to our specialists about specific lots, leave absentee bids, and register to bid online.

66 Saturday, March 2 | 10AM 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA opposite

preview: February 27, 12–5PM

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“Jumper” Carousel Horse Figure, attributed to Stein & Goldstein, early 20th century, overall ht. 52, figure lg. 46 in.

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Schoolgirl Illustrated Poem “Evening,” Lucy Jewett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, early 19th century, watercolor on paper, signed, unframed, 22 x 17 in.

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Molded Sheet Copper and Zinc Rearing Horse Weathervane, J. Howard & Co., West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, mid-19th century, ht. 24, wd. 30 in.

February 28, 12–5PM March 1, 12–8PM

Stephen Fletcher Chris Barber Christopher Fox americana@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3200

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American Flag and Arm and Hammer Weathervane, America, third quarter 19th century, ht. 25 1/2, lg. 65 in., seen in Robert Bishop, American Folk Sculpture, p. 146

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Molded and Gilded Sheet Copper Peacock Weathervane, America, 19th century, ht. 20, lg. 26 in.

MA LIC. 2304

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350 Floral Hooked Rug, America, dated 1852, mounted, ht. 38 1/2, wd. 71 in.

52 Dartmoor Massacre Watercolor Memorial, America, c. 1815, ht.

7, wd. 8 1/2 in.

Accompanied by supporting documents, including a 1925 copy of a letter by Frank B. Dowst, Salem, Massachusetts, attesting to the capture of his great-grandfather in 1814 and his being sent to Dartmoor Prison, and whose relative (his great-great-grandfather) was a privateer in the Revolutionary War.

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95 Watercolor Clement Family Record, Pompey, New York, c. 1814, documenting the family of Samuel Clement and Ruth Hibbard and their eleven children, the top with an image of the ship Lyon on a calm crescent moon-lit sea in original frame, sheet 12 x 9 in.

Included with the lot is an extensive binder of genealogical information on the Clement and Hibbard families along with the book Re-Union of the Sons and Daughters of the Old Town of Pompey, 1875.

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318 Rare and Unusually Large J.A. Davis (Connecticut/Rhode Island, 18211855), Portrait of a Boy and Girl in a Landscape, unsigned, watercolor on paper, 10 x 11 1/4 in., in a molded black-stained frame.

116 Sheldon Peck (Illinois/Vermont, 1797-1868), Portrait of John Newcomb 117 Knapp (1826-1893) of Victory, New York, oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.; below: George Lafayette Clough (New York, 1824-1901) “Springside,� the Summer Home of the John Newcomb Knapp Family on Owasco Lake, near Auburn, New York, oil on canvas, 27 1/2 x 42 in.

118 Prior/Hamblen School, Mid-19th Century, Portrait of a Father and Son, unsigned, oil on canvas, 32 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.

36, 67, 127 & 74 36 Carved Mahogany Games Table with Drawer, Rhode Island, late 18th century, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 32, dp. 15 3/4 in.

74 Mahogany Candlestand, Philadelphia area, c. 1760-80, ht. 28 1/4, dia. 19 in. opposite:

67 Large Carved and Inlaid Walnut Spice or Valuables Cabinet, Pennsylvania, second half 18th century, ht. 27 1/2, case wd.

18 1/2, case dp. 11 in.

127 Carved Cherry Slant-lid Desk, Connecticut, c. 1800, ht. 41, wd. 36 1/4, dp. 19 in.

According to papers included with the lot, the desk’s first owner was Mrs. Margaret Loomis (1782-1882) of New Hartford, Connecticut.

49 Jane Stuart (Rhode Island/ Massachusetts, 1812-1888), Portrait of George Washington After Gilbert Stuart, inscribed on the back of the canvas “Copy of Stuart’s Head of Washington/ by his Daughter/Jane Stuart/Boston,” oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in., in original frame.

45 Society of the Cincinnati Tea Bowl and Saucer Made for and Owned by General Benjamin Lincoln, China, c. 1790, the initials “BL” on both in red and gilt, tea bowl ht. 2, dia. 3 1/2, saucer ht. 1 1/4, dia. 5 1/2 in.

47 Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin (New York, Philadelphia, France, 1770-1852) Miniature Portrait of General George Washington, signed and dated “C de Memin Ft./1798” along the left edge, waterolor and gouache on paper, 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in., in original frame.

Saint-Memin is credited with having made the last portrait of George Washington taken from life.

48 Sulphide Bust of George Washington, possibly Martoret, Paris, France, c.

1820-30, modeled after the 1786 George Washington Comitia Americana medal engraved by Benjamin Duvivier, glass dia. 2 1/8 in.

Find full descriptions and images of these pieces of 18th and 19th century furniture and many more online at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3222B

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48 A small but impressive group of items that speak to Washington’s widespread popularity and influence prior to his death in 1799, and the decades of reverence for his memory thereafter. The portrait of Washington shown directly above, Lot 49, is signed and inscribed by Jane Stuart, daughter of Gilbert Stuart, author of Washington’s best known likeness—one of several dozen that she painted as a copy of the famously unfinished “Athenaeum Portrait,” so called because it was in the collection of the Boston Athenaeum until it was purchased jointly by the National Portrait Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The portrait miniature, Lot 47, was executed in 1798 by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de St. Memin. The artist and the first president crossed paths in Philadelphia in 1798, and this profile portrait is almost undoubtedly a product of that meeting. Interestingly, St. Memin is generally credited with making the last portrait of Washington from life—a work whose whereabouts are reportedly unknown.

Two items more peripherally related to Washington are Lot 48, a sulphide profile portrait bust made c. 1820-30 in France, and Lot 45, a teacup and saucer made in China c. 1790 as part of a large service for export to Benjamin Lincoln, a founding member of the Society of the Cincinnati, and a major general involved in three important British surrenders, including as George Washington’s second in command at Yorktown.

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184 Scrimshaw Panbone Plaque, 19th century, ht. 4, wd.

4 1/2 in.

109 Rare Quatrefoil Design Shaker Covered Basket, possibly Harriet Goodwin, Alfred, Maine, c. 18801900, body ht. 4 3/4, dia. 8 in.

200 Carved and Painted Militia Soldier Whirligig, 19th century, with custom stand, figure ht. 14 1/4 in.

201 Large Molded Copper Heron Weathervane, America, late 19th century, the flattened and molded full-body form with bill, legs, and feet fashioned without molds from sheet copper, ht. 47 in.

While most twilled baskets are associated with Cornelia French (1840-1917) in New Lebanon, New York, New Lebanon Eldress Harriet Goodwin (18231903) is also documented as a basketmaker skilled in twilling and was sent to live in Alfred, Maine, in 1878.

See June Sprigg, Shaker Design (Whitney Museum of American Art: New York, 1986), pp. 122-23.

From the former summer residence of Albert Henry Davenport, Squirrel Island, Maine.

186 109 186 Carved and Painted Clipper Ship Weathervane, America, c. 1860, with metal components, carved angel figurehead, ht. 31, lg. 45 in.

206 Carved Heart-in-hand Staff with Painted Heart, America, late 19th century, ht. 66 in.

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182 Small Ebony and Exotic Hardwood Whalebone-inlaid Cabinet, America, mid-19th century, inlaid throughout with contrasting geometric designs, ht. 23 1/2, wd. 24 1/2, dp. 17 1/4 in.

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Accompanied by an old in situ photograph of the cabinet inscribed on the reverse “Francis P. Blair/Military Family/Washington, D.C.,� the family in which the piece descended.

254 Pair of Carved and Painted Bellflower Finials, Canada, 19th century, old white paint with remnants of green and gold paint as well as traces of gilding, ht.

43 1/2 in.

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opposite page top left Group of Liverpool Transferdecorated Creamware Pitchers, England, c. 1800, the largest showing the name of a sailmaker in Boston, ht. to 11 5/8 in. bottom left Mocha and Related Dipped Wares from the Collection of Jonathan Rickard 138 Large Rare Slip-decorated Redware Dish, London, England, c. 1720, dia. 16 3/4 in.

85 Needlework Sampler “Hannah Byrn,” made at Sarah Stivours’ School, Salem, Massachusetts, dated 1788, ht. 11 1/2, wd.

10 1/4 in.

From the collection of Madeline Fisher.

425 Pieced Silk Quilt, reportedly made by Blanche Bradford (b.

1862), Winslow, Wisconsin, c. 1880-1900, 68 1/4 x 59, mounted on a stretcher.

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426 Wool Diamond and Square Amish Quilt, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1900, approx. lg. 76, wd. 74 in.

Additional samplers, quilts & textiles online at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3222B

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Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Civil War Memorial Quilt, made by Mary Bell Shawvan, c. 1863, 84 x 81 1/2 in. (detail) According to oral family history, the quilt was made by Mary Bell for her husband John Shawvan, whom she married in 1854. In October 1861, John enlisted into the Union army and was assigned to Company B of the 1st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was later promoted to Sergeant and was a color bearer in many battles. Mary created this quilt for when he returned home. However he was mortally wounded on the second day of the battle of Chickamauga and died on September 22, 1863, never having seen the quilt.

258 Inlaid Cherry Tall Case Clock, Timothy Chandler, New Hampshire, early 19th century, ht. with finial 95 in.

256 Inlaid Maple and Tiger Maple Chest of Four Drawers, southern New Hampshire, possibly Hampstead, c. 1817, ht. 38, wd.

38 1/2, dp. 18 in.

The interior of the backboard of the second drawer from the bottom bears a pencil inscription: “Dean Hampstead May 11 1817,” which likely refers to an unknown cabinetmaker named Dean in Hampstead, New Hampshire, about 20 miles from the coast.

266 American School, 19th Century, Still Life with Fruit, signed “Painted by Selina M. Johnston” l.l., pastel on paper, 15 x 19 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.

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280 188 188 Walter M. Brackett (American, 1852-1910) Trout, Rod, and Reel on a Riverbank, signed and dated “W.M. Brackett 1894” l.l., oil on canvas, 20 x 32 in., in a gilt-gesso frame.

38 Federal Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table, Massachusetts, c. 17901800, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 21 1/2, dp. 30 in.

280 Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Card Table, William Fisk, Boston, c. 181525, interior compartment stamped “Wm. Fisk/ Washington St/Boston,” ht.

29, wd. 36 1/2, dp. 18 in.

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View images and descriptions of folk art and antique decorations, and the auction listing of over 450 lots online at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3222B

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opposite page Painted Decorative and Utilitarian Items.

Set of Six Juggling Pins decorated with Baseball Players, and a Pair of Star-decorated Juggling Pins.

Cannon-form Ballot Box, late 19th century.

Rare Miniature Painted Canoe Salesman’s Model, Carleton Canoe Company, Old Town, Maine, late 19th/early 20th century, green-painted canvas hull with cane seats, carved ribs and thwarts, and copper stem bands, the side with printed inscription “CARLETON CANOE CO” below the gunwales, lg. 42 in.

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The Carlton Canoe Company was founded in the 1870s in Old Town, Maine, and produced canoes until the company was purchased by Old Town Canoe in 1910.

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Collection of Eight Miniature Painted Sleds, late 19th/early 20th century, lg. to 16 in.

Watercolor on Paper Metamorphosis or Puzzle Book, England or America, late 18th century, images with ink inscriptions with moral instruction regarding Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, beasts, greed, and vanity, ht. 6 5/8, wd. 16 in.

Found in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

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Andrew Clemens Sand Bottle with Eagle, Flag, and “1876” Date, McGregor, Iowa, ht. 7 1/4 in.

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53 Death of General Pike, at L. York, Oliver Tarbell Eddy, Wethersfield, Vermont, c. 1813, 16 x 14 in.

General Zebulon Pike was killed on April 27, 1813 at the siege of Fort York. This work is thought to be Eddy’s earliest known engraving.

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Moll King, “Sold at the Picture Shop in Maris Buildings Covent Garden,” London, c. 1740, mounted in a reproduction frame by Perry Hopf, 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.

Moll King, born Elizabeth Adkins (1696-1747), was a joint owner of the King’s Coffeehouse in London with her husband Tom King. She was a well known figure in London tavern circles and allegedly supported herself as a prostitute and thief.

It is believed that Moll King was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s character Moll Flanders.

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Edmund C. Coates (New York/ New England, 1816-1871), Lighthouse Near Caldwell’s Landing, signed and dated “E.C. Coates/1862” l.l., oil on canvas, 29 1/4 x 36 in., framed.

191 Attributed to Thomas Chambers (New York, 1808-1869), Approaching Storm above a Mountainous Cove, unsigned, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in., framed.

193 George Catlin (Pennsylvania/ New Jersey, 1796-1872), View of West Point, unsigned, titled below the image, watercolor on paper, 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 in., in a grain-painted frame with gilt liner.

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56 After Johann-Elias Haid (Augsburg, 1739-1809), Enamel on Copper Portrait of Commander John Paul Jones, unsigned, 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in., in a gold-painted frame.

Likely made c. 1790-1800, this is a rendition of the well-known mezzotint John Paul Jones, Commander of a Squadron in the Service of the Thirteen United States of North America, 1779, published c. 1780.

315 George Spieler (Pennsylvania, active c. 1839-1840), Pair of Miniature Portraits of a Man and Woman, the man signed “G. Spieler,” watercolor on ivory, 2 x 1 3/4 in., in 14kt gold frames.

57 Attributed to John Ramage (New York/Canada, 17481802), Miniature Portrait of a Man in a Blue Jacket, signed and dated “IR/1792” above the right shoulder, 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in., in a gilt pin-back frame with scalloped bright-cut border.

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321 331-334 Silhouettes and Watercolor Profile Miniature Portraits

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back cover:

378: Yellow-painted Carnival Wheel of Fortune, H.C. Evans & Co., Chicago, Illinois, mid-20th century, dia. 24 1/4 in.

58: Rare Aquatint City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard, after George Cooke, engraved by W.I. Bennett, New York, c. 1834, image 17 3/8 x 24 1/2 in.

111-114: Shaker Oval Finger-lapped Pantry Boxes, wd. 5 3/4 to 9 1/4 in.

front cover:

382: Small Two-sided Painted and Gilt Optometrist Trade Sign, America, 19th century, wd. 35 3/4 in.

157: China Trade School, 19th Century, Portrait of the Clipper Ship Eclipse, unsigned, oil on fine linen, 26 x 34 1/2 in., framed.

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