Estate Jewelry includes
35 lots
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1253 Japanese Side Chair
1390 Amber & Silver Brooch, 19th c
1278 Gold, Ruby & Pearl Pendant On Chain
1069 Renaissance Era Gilt Silver (3) Piece Suite
1341 Chinese Deco Rug (4' X 6'8")
1062 Upholstered Window Seat
1318 Thai Thangka, Early 20th C.
1317 19th C. Bronze Bodhisattva
1031 18th c. Miniature Leather Dome Top Box
1355 Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Rumtopf Tureen
1360 Capodimonte Figurines
1171 Angelus Gent's Wristwatch
1354 Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Art Nouveau Vases
1170 Multi Dial Pocket Watch
1077 Coral Bead Necklace
1070 Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Bar Pin
1282 (19) Loose Oval Cabochon Australian Opals
1277 Ladies 18k Gold Ring
1274 Georg Jensen Silver & Turquoise Brooch
1279 Gray Pearl Necklace
1078 Assorted Bangle & Cuff Bracelets
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT 2077 JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH, (1 of 2) pg. 26 | 2411 17th c. Gilt Bronze Bodhitsattva, pg. 91 2009 WILHELM SCHIMMEL, Large Folk Art Rooster, pg. 11 | 2195 Federal Bowfront Cherry Chest, pg. 50 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 Nautical, Fine Art & Antiques 472 Lots
2001 PAINTED PINE PARCHEESI BOARD
Single plank with raised black molded edge, the board itself in red, green and black casein paint, 19” x 14”, good condition. $300-400
2002 COLONIAL PANELED BLANKET CHEST
18th c. Pine Lift Top Mule Chest, having a single board top with applied molded edge, iron hinges, hand written Eliot, ME family history on lid interior, two compartment interior (later divider), having three inset front panels and double side panels, drawer below, four-panel back, 27 1/2” high, 43 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Surface wear commensurate with age; top shrinkage crack; losses to lid edge molding; replaced hinges; missing drawer pulls. $1,000-2,000
2003 NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK ARMCHAIR
18th c. Black Painted Chair, having a shaped crest, acorn finials, rush seat, curved arms, turned posts, turned double front and side stretchers, 42 1/2” high, 21 3/4” x 18”, 16” high seat. Paint losses, wear commensurate with age. $600-800
2004 SHAKER CHEESE BASKET
Vintage Large Ash Splint Cheese Drying Basket, with hexagonal openwork weave, 7 1/4” high, 20 3/4” diam. Good condition. $300-500
2005 WILLIAM & MARY PAINTED GATELEG TABLE
18th c. American Brown Painted Drop Leaf Dining Table, having a single end drawer with wooden pull, snipe hinges and rosehead nails, set on a joined ring and urn turned frame, 26 1/4” high, 18 1/2” x 37 3/8”, 12” leaves. Replaced hinges (with top surface inletted repairs), old repairs, surface wear commensurate with age. $1,000-2,000
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2007 QUEEN ANNE STYLE PAINTED ARMCHAIR
2006 COLONIAL AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED DOVE
Votive, spreadwing, with chipcarved and punched decoration, in grey-green paint remnants, roughly 11” x 24”, loses, great patina.
$800-1,200
19th c. Black Painted Chair, with yoke form crest and vasiform back splat, curved arms, rush seat, turned posts and bulbous front stretcher, 43” high, 22 1/2” x 20”, 18” high seat. Paint losses.
$300-500
2008 WILLIAM & MARY BLANKET CHEST
Early 18th c. American Pine Lift Top Chest, lid with applied molded edge and snipe hinges, unfinished interior, two drawers below with original tear drop pulls, set on turnip feet, 34” high, 37” x 20 3/8”. Surface wear commensurate with age, red painted area to lower drawer and case; replaced back legs and hinges; missing one drawer pull; tin patch to bottom drawer interior.
$1,000-2,000
2009 WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PA/GERMANY, 1817-1890) FOLK ART ROOSTER
Large Carved and Polychrome Painted Standing Rooster, by German-born itinerant artist Wilhelm Schimmel, the textured body and legs executed in his distinctive cross-hatched carving style, retaining its original untouched surface, 18 3/4” high, 12 1/4” x 4 1/2”. Hardly noticeable old repair to neck, small edge chips, surface wear. Few roosters of this size by Schimmel are known.
$20,000-30,000
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2011 FULL BODIED COD FISH WEATHERVANE
2010 RARE PILGRIM CENTURY MUSHROOM ARM SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR
Late 17th- Early 18th c. Turned Maple and Ash Chair, probably CT, with acorn top finials, turned posts, three slat back, slanted arms, mushroom form palm rests, rush seat, round posts and stretchers, 45 3/4” high, 23” x 18”, 18” high seat. Dry rot to seat, old restorations; surface wear commensurate with age.
$2,000-3,000
$2,000-3,000
Vintage Molded Copper Cod Form Weathervane, with open mouth, corrugated fins, and spindle base, 30” wide, 12” high. Surface wear, paint losses.
18th c. American Black Painted, having a top with rosehead nails, D-shaped leaves and iron hinges, set on a joined ring and urn turned frame, 28 1/2” high, 19 1/2” x 50 1/2”, 18 3/4” leaves. Drawer replaced with end panel; foot reduction/losses; surface wear commensurate with age; paint losses.
$1,000-1,500
2013 WILLIAM & MARY SIDE CHAIR
Late 17th - Early 18th c. High-Back Boston Side Chair, with carved and pierced crest, turned posts, caned back, trapezoid shape seat with caned inset, carved and pierced front stretcher, 47” high, 17 3/4” x 16”, 16 3/4” high seat. Loose joints; surface wear commensurate with age; seat caning indented/tears.
$400-600
Late 17th c. Lift Top Chest, with two side-by-side drawers below, having a molded edge top and iron hinges, front octagonal inset panels, interior lidded ditty box, side and back panels, two molded front side-by-side drawers near base, with brass teardrop form pulls, set on stile form feet, 33” high, 52 1/4” x 20 3/4”. Surface wear commensurate with age; underside lid reinforcement (old lid breaks); replaced central front panel; missing one drawer pull.
$1,500-2,000
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2014 AMERICAN PILGRIM CENTURY BLANKET CHEST
2012 WILLIAM & MARY PAINTED GATELEG TABLE
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
$800-1,200
Molded panel with repeating pattern, strangely also on back. Original backing board. 37” x 18 1/2”.
Late 17th - Early 18th c. Boston High-Back Chair, with carved and pierced crest, turned posts, tapestry upholstered back and trapezoid shape seat, set on turned legs and stretchers, 47 3/8” high, 17 3/4” x 15 1/2”, 18 1/2” high seat. Upholstery faded and torn; surface wear; loose joints.
$400-600
2017 RARE 1833 BENTON FALLS, MAINE INN SIGN
Original Double-sided Sign for the “Traveller’s Home” of George W. Reed, Benton Falls, Maine, on the Sebasticook River flat boat route, road stage and later Maine Central Railroad halfway point between Portland and Bangor. George (1806- ) was the son of David Reed from Topsham (1775-1843) who first took in boarders at the location in 1813. George remodeled the building in 1833, adding a formal bar and parlor, guests’ rooms and a second floor dance hall. This sign was hung at that time in front of the building, was taken down and stored ca. 1900. Sanded paint, gilt lettering. Hand forged hardware. Peg and raisin head nail construction. 68” x 63”. Shrinkage crack with some paint loss, fading and soiling. The framed newspaper articles detailing the history of the inn are from The Portland Sunday Times, May 25, 1902 & The Lewiston Journal Magazine Section of Sat Sept 27, 1941.
2018 19TH C. LARGE BANNER WEATHERVANE
Hand forged iron and copper, in remnants of gilt and verdigris finish overall, with arrow mounted by scrolls near banner having 1 1/2” thickness, copper sphere and long stem. On black painted steel museum stand. Very heavy. 43” x 52” weathervane only. Two bullet holes, one hole is patched.
$2,000-3,000
2019 BREWSTER ARMCHAIR
$2,000-3,000
19th c. Replica of a Pilgrim Century Great Chair, in ash, having turned posts, two-tier turned spindle back, sides and front, mushroom form hand rests, drop-in taped seat (with hooked pad), set on round legs, 45” high, 24 3/4” x 16”, 18 1/2” high seat. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
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2016 WILLIAM & MARY SIDE CHAIR
2015 PERIOD WILLIAM & MARY TOMBSTONE TORTOISESHELL LOOKING GLASS FRAME
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2021 PAINTED RUSH SEAT SIDE CHAIR
2020 EARLY CRICKET TABLE
18th c. Country Elm Wood Low Table, set on three splayed legs with T-form stretcher, 21 1/2” high, 19 5/8” x 19 1/4”. Old top repairs; top edge losses; surface wear and stains.
$800-1,200
Vintage Queen Anne Style Chair, in mahogany with blue painted surface, shaped crest, turned posts, vasiform back splat, trapezoidal rush seat, set on tapered legs with pad feet, 40 1/2” high, 20 3/4” x 15 1/2”, 18” high seat. Paint losses, wear to rush seat.
2022
$200-300
2021
2022 DUTCH ROCOCO HANGING CUPBOARD
18th c. Brown Painted Wall Cabinet, having a shaped top with applied molded edge cornice, glazed four-panel door with butterfly hinges, canted sides with glass panels, interior with three shaped front shelves, molded edge base, 30 1/2” high, 32” x 7 1/2”. Surface wear commensurate with age; paint craquelure and losses.
2023 (6 PCS) FRAMED MIXED MEDIA OUTSIDER ART
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WILLIAM H. SCHAFFER, CA. 1910
$800-1,200
A Narrative of Folksy Christian Faith, drawn in graphite and colored pencils, ca. 1910, in six stages, with lengthy texts on each, written from the vantage of an old man (William H. Schaffer, a Pennsylvania artist who died ca. 1940). Titled in order: “The Bridge Builder”; “Throwing Money to the Birds - Sowing Sorrow”; “The Snail Goes Like the Rabbit”; “The Death of Enthusiasm”; “What Kind of Blinders Do We Wear?”; “The Old Man’s Bridge”. Many Biblical quotes. Self-portrait lower left of “Throwing money..”. Foil applique on “Death of Enthusiasm”. In matching molded red walnut frames, matted and glazed, OS: 19 3/4” x 29 3/4”, SS: 13” x 23”, very good condition.
2023
$1,500-2,500
2024 MOSES PECK, BOSTON TALL CASE CLOCK
Simple Country Hepplewhite Tiger Maple Case, brass time and strike having seconds and date bits, with brass engraved dial marked by the maker, Roman numerals, applied reticulated brackets, retaining the original pendulum, weights and crank, The case has cove molded detail, arched top doors, flat top bonnet, 77” tall overall, 18” x 10 1/2”. Not observed running. $3,000-5,000
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Vintage Silhouette Style Weathervane, 20th c., depicting four family figures, each double sided with spacer, standing atop a directional arrow with zinc tip, verdigris surface, 13 1/2” high, 29 1/2” wide. Weathered surface. $800-1,000
An Architecturally Accurate Four-Square Federal Mansion of many rooms, rendered in walnut stained pine, with lift out walls front and back, gabled lift off roof, dentil cornice, stepped block corners, double door entry, interior staircase and functioning doors, 42” x 34” x 37”, missing widow’s walk, some other loss and damage. $1,000-1,500
Finely Crafted Vintage Wooden Frame, with double heart corners, stacked sawtooth edge sides, can be hung vertically or horizontally, newer glass, 20” x 18 1/4”. Crack to one corner, minor wear. $300-500
18th c. Two-Part American Country Cupboard, top section with molded edge top, valanced front, robin’s egg blue painted interior, each shelf with plate grooves, plank back, lower section with two two-door cabinets, each side with single shelf interior, set on a shaped skirted base, 77 1/2” high (6’ 4 1/2”), 73” (6’ 1”) x 16”. Surface wear. $1,000-1,500
Early 20th c. Mahogany Interior Fanlight Window Frame, with fancy radiating pointed arch design, 20 1/4” x 41”, 1 3/4” thick. Surface wear. $400-600
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2029 WOODEN HALF ROUND TRANSOM WINDOW FRAME
2028 PINE STEPBACK CUPBOARD
2027 TRAMP ART MIRROR
2026 LARGE 19TH C. AMERICAN FOLK ART DOLL HOUSE
2025 COPPER & ZINC FIGURAL WEATHERVANE
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2030 19TH C. FOLK ART PURPLE MARTIN HOUSE
In original tan, brick and forest green paint on softwood, having a T-gabled roof, with two square crenelated towers and a low steeple, arched windows having shutters, gingerbread eaves, balconies with railing on three sides, the back having a double level veranda, fancy entrances with vines on all sides, does not open up to access interior, yet floors throughout. 29” x 24” x 34”. $800-1,200
2031 NEW ENGLAND WOODEN TRENCHER
18th c. Hand Hewn Cherry Dough Bowl, with side handles, nicely figured exterior and beautifully worn interior, 4 3/4” high, 21 1/4” x 12 1/4”. Descended in the Corning Family of Beverly, MA $300-500
2032 SCANDINAVIAN PAINT DECORATED TINE BOX
19th c. Nordic Crafted Bentwood Box, with root stitched seams, front with painted floral wreath decoration surrounding a heart with monogram, lid with painted flowers and “1811” date, 6 1/2” high, 7 3/4” x 5 1/4”. Repair to one tine. $300-500
2033 RARE LARGE MAINE HOOKED RUG
“Our Homes in Roxbury, Maine”, depicting a farm house with summer kitchen, in yellow ochre and red trim, plus a Saltbox Colonial in white, 36” x 72”. Mounted to hang. $1,000-1,500
Dial Signed “G. Washbourne, Glo., (No 107)” tall clock, 30 hours, time and strike, single weight driven movement with anchor escapement, in a dark oak case with tiered flat top, gold painted egg finials, 3/4 round Doric columns, side windows, molded seat, narrow molded lower door with round porthole, with key, the brass dial engraved in Roman numerals, having applied reticulated brackets, molded base, 75” (6’3”) x 16” x 9”, shrinkage crack on one side. $1,000-1,500
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2034 WILLIAM & MARY ERA ONE-HAND GRANDMOTHER COTTAGE CLOCK BY GEORGE WASHBOURNE OF GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND
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2035 LANCASTER COUNTY, PA COVERLET BY CHRISTIAN YORDY, 1841
Signed and Dated Jacquard Coverlet, in dark blue, red and green, in wool and natural cotton, consisting of two joined panels, rose spray design with bird & brush border, two corners with “Made by C. Yordy, Willow Street, for Henry Andrews, 1841”, approx. 90” x 76” (not including fringe), plus approx. 5” weft fringe, 2 1/2” knotted warp fringe. $300-500
2036 CHESTER COUNTY, PA COVERLET BY CASPER PETERMAN, 1843
Signed and Dated Jacquard Coverlet, in dark blue, red and green, in wool and natural cotton, consisting of two joined panels, design of 16-point medallions with rose center and 8-point stars, rose border, double signed and dated in band near foot end “Rachel M. James, 1843, C. Peterman, Brandywine, C+C, PA”, approx. 86” x 82” (not including fringe), plus approx. 4” weft fringe, 3 1/2” applied foot fringe. $300-500
2037 NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL RUSTIC DROP LEAF DINING TABLE
Pilgrim Era heavy Full Length Pine Drop Leaf Table, plank top, gateleg supports, six bow turned and blocked legs, ball foot; the top having bolted hidden flap hinges, molded stretchers, 31” x 23 1/2” x 44” with leaves down, 25 1/2” drops, beautiful rubbed wear and patina. $800-1,200
2038 MOCHA WARE PITCHER WITH FLORAL DESIGN
19th c. Large Slip Decorated Jug, with blue and brown stripes and white floral decoration, 7 1/2” high, 9 1/2” x 6 1/4”. Hairline cracks to body; glaze frits to rim and floral motifs.
$200-300
2039 MOCHA SEAWEED PATTERN MUSTARD POT
19th c. Mocha Ware Lidded Pot, with side handle, seaweed decoration on ochre ground, brown stripes, 3 1/2” high, 3 3/4” x 3”. Professionally restored, tiny chip to underside lid rim. $200-300
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2041 EARLY TWO-DRAWER BLANKET CHEST
2040 EARLY DARK AMBER GLASS FLASKS
Lot of (2), incl: 1/2-pint cornucopia flower and urn flask, with unpolished pontil base, 5 3/8” high; and Willington Glass Co. (West Willington, CT) “Liberty” eagle flask, 6 1/8” high, base scratches.
$300-500
18th c. Country Chippendale Red Stained Pine Chest, having a single plank lift top with carved molded edge, brass batwing hardware, two lower drawers with scored edges, set on a shaped bracket base, 39” high, 41 1/2” x 16”. Old repairs.
$700-900
2042 EARLY LADDERBACK CHAIRS
Set of (4) 18th c. Country Side Chairs, with three-slat backs, woven splint seats, three with ball form finials and one with turnip finials, double base stretchers, 36 1/2” to 38” high, 19” x 14”, 15 1/2” high seats. Surface wear.
$500-700
2043 PENNSYLVANIA COUNTRY TALL CASE CLOCK IN CHERRY
With English works by Matthew Kirkup, Newcastle-on-Tyne, ca. 1810. Signed on the painted dial, the case with a molded flat top, tombstone door over painted iron dial of flowers and geometrics in salmon and gold. Brass works, seconds sweep, date bit, flanked by simple columns, lower case with canted quarter columns, bracket base. Includes original weights, pendulum, crank and key, 76 1/2” (7’-4 1/2”) tall, 21” x 10”, not observed running.
$1,200-1,500
2044 18TH C. LOOKING GLASS
Small Mahogany Framed Mirror, with incurved tombstone top, shaped molded edges, wooden backboard, old leather hanging strap on back (half detached), 18 3/4” x 12 1/8”.
$300-500
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2045 VELVET THEOREM PAINTING MEHETABLE BAXTER (MA/ME, 1837-1940), MOTHER OF PERCIVAL PROCTOR BAXTER, GOVERNOR OF MAINE 1921-25
Traditional Still Life of Fruit spilling from a bowl, initialed lower left “MB”, in what appears to be the original etched lemon gold cove frame, under non-glare glass, OS: 19” x 24 1/2”, SS: 15 1/2” x 21”. $200-300
2046 MAPLE DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
19th c. Country Hepplewhite Table, with curved edge leaves, set on square tapered legs, 27 1/2” high, 49 1/2” x 16 1/2”, 15 1/2” leaves. Dry finish, top stains. $300-500
2048 HEPPLEWHITE CANDLE STAND
2047 LADDERBACK SIDE CHAIRS
(2) 18th c. Country Chairs, with large turned finials, three-slat back, woven splint seats, double stretcher base, 38 1/2” high, 17” x 13”, 15” high seat. Surface wear.
Early 19th c. Fixed Top Candle Stand, with square shaped top, vasiform pedestal, tripod base with spider legs, 27” high, 14 1/2” sq. $300-500
$300-500
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2049 CARVED DOG HEAD IVORY TOP CANE
Early 20th c. Wooden Walking Stick, the property of former Maine Governor Percival Proctor Baxter (1876-1969), with ebonized shaft, curved segmented bone top ending with a carved ivory dog head and glass eyes, metal collar and base, 34 1/2” long. Surface wear; ivory shrinkage cracks.
The son of business magnate and six-term Portland mayor James Phinney Baxter, Percival Proctor Baxter (1876-1969) served terms in the Maine State Senate, Maine House of Representatives and was elected the 53rd governor of the State of Maine (1921-1925). He also donated significant land for public use, including Baxter State Park (in Piscataquis County), Baxter Woods (in Portland), and Mackworth Island State Park (in Falmouth).
$600-800
2050 PERCIVAL P. BAXTER’S CARVED IVORY DOG HEAD CANE
Early 20th c. Mahogany Walking Stick, with carved ivory top in the form of a dog head, with glass eyes, collar engraved “Percival Baxter, Portlandnie, Me”, 32 7/8” long. Surface wear, ivory shrinkage cracks; missing metal tip. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$700-900
2051 PERCIVAL P. BAXTER’S LEATHER HAT BOX & TOP HAT
2052 RARE UNIQUE PHOTO STEREOVIEW CARD OF MAINE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
Early 20th c. Leather Hat Box, from Collins & Fairbanks, Boston, monogrammed “PPB”, with top handle, front strap and buckle, brass latch, red satin lining, ink signed “Percival P. Baxter, Portland, Maine” on lid, containing a beaver fur top hat marked “C.R. Phillips, Waterville, Maine”, box: 11 1/4” high, 14” x 13”. Surface wear, leather dryness and scuffs, front tab detached; hat wear. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$300-400
Percival Proctor Baxter (1876-1965) 53rd Governor of Maine from 1921 through 1924 (elected in the first voting cycle that permitted the votes of women, ratified 1920); seated on the edge of a stone farm well with Florence Brooks Whitehouse (1869-1945), Suffragist, playwright, writer and artist. She was an organizer of the Maine Woman Suffrage Association, her husband Robert (son of the Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Court) founded the Men’s Equal Suffrage League in 1914. Unmarked. Printed from private negatives in the period. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$100-200
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VICTOR E. KAHILL (MID 20TH C. PA)
Portrait of Sarah Cone (1787-1873), wife of Dr. Elihu Baxter (1781-1863) of Portland, ME They were Grandparents of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who served from 1921-1925. Oil on canvas, unsigned, but having a label verso identifying the subject. Also a clipped article of a June 15, 1975 Bill Caldwell article from the “Sunday Maine Telegram” detailing the artist Victor B. Kahill’s work on the bronze sculpture “The Maine Lobsterman”. The typed envelope indicates this painting is a copy by Kahill of the original ‘which hangs in the Baxter Library in Gorham, Maine’. Housed in a low ogee gold gesso frame, OS: 38” x 32 1/2”, SS: 29 3/4” x 25 3/4”, good condition. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$600-800
2054 OVAL PORTRAIT OF DR. ELIHU BAXTER, CA. 1840
From the Baxter Estate, Dr. Elihu Baxter (1781-1863), Grandfather of Percival P. Baxter (18761969) Republican Governor of Maine from 1921-1925. Oil on canvas, unsigned, housed in the original deep cove gold gesso frame, OS: 31” x 27 1/2”. SS: 22 3/4” x 19 1/4”, relined and restored about 50 years ago by James E. McAlpine in Northampton, MA. One flake in background. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family. $600-800
2055 JAMES PHINNEY BAXTER (ME, 1831-1921)
“Italian Street Scene”, initialed lower right, titled and artist identified verso, along with notation that this was his first oil painting, done in 1881. Oil on canvas laid to panel. in gold aesthetic frame, OS: 13” x 11”, SS: 10” x 8”. James P. Baxter was the father of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 1921-1925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
“Gorham Farm”, oil on canvas, a view with laborers from the interior of a barn, unsigned, title and artist’s name on frame tag, in a gold painted bead and panel frame, OS: 19” x 25”, SS: 13 1/2” x 19 1/2”. Good condition, minor frame loss. Label verso indicates this was the property of Richard M. Dyer of Waterville, ME. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 19211925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$1,000-1,500
$500-700
“Felix and Pot of Gold”, an equine portrait with Rooster and Dove, oil on academy board, unsigned, frame tag identifies artist and gives title. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office 1921-1925. In gold molded cove frame. OS: 20 1/2” x 15”, SS: 17” x 12”, minor flaking. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 1921-1925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$800-1,000
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2057 MEHETABEL BAXTER (ME, 1837-1914)
2056 MEHETABEL CUMMINGS PROCTOR BAXTER (ME, 1837-1914)
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2059 MEHETABLE BAXTER (ME, 1837-1914)
2058 MEHETABLE BAXTER (ME, 1837-1914)
Chiarascuro drawing of an Italian Peasant Woman carrying grapevine cuttings in a vase on her head, signed lower left (with her life dates added), white and black chalk on tan paper, in red walnut molded frame with linen mat under non-glare glass. OS: 30 1/2” x 23 1/2”, SS: 22” x 15”. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 1921-1925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
$800-1,200
$800-1,200
Chiarascuro drawing of an Italian Peasant Woman carrying a branch of grapes on her shoulder, signed lower left (with her life dates added), white and black chalk on tan paper, in red walnut molded frame with linen mat under non-glare glass. OS: 30 1/2” x 23 1/2”, SS: 22” x 15”. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 1921-1925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.
2060 MEHETABLE BAXTER (ME, 1837-1914)
Chiarascuro drawing of an Italian Peasant Woman gleaning wheat with her hands, signed lower left (with her life dates added), white and black chalk on tan paper, in red walnut molded frame with linen mat under non-glare glass. OS: 35 1/2” x 27 1/2”, SS: 26 1/2” x 19”. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 1921-1925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family. $800-1,200
2061 MMEHETABLE BAXTER (ME, 1837-1914)
“Poplar Tree in Foreground”, oil on canvas, depicting hayfields, farm buildings and mountains in summer, signed verso and estate label from her to her son. In gilt oak cove frame, OS: 11” x 18 1/2”, SS: 7” x 14 1/2”. Mehetable Baxter was the mother of Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter (1876-1969) who was in office from 1921-1925. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family. $400-600
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2063 NANTUCKET BASKET PURSE BY PETER B. JAMES
2062 CASED SAILOR’S VALENTINE
Octagonal Sailor’s Valentine, in a hinged mahogany and pine case, each side containing groups of artfully arranged seashells displayed under glass, one side with “Home Sweet Home” spelled in shells, other side with a heartshaped cockle shell center, each side: 9” x 9”; 18” overall width, closed: 3” high. Case exterior wear and losses.
$1,000-2,000
Hand Crafted Oval Lightship Basket Purse, with whale figure mounted on Malacca lid panel, lid interior plaque marked “Vann Thomson”, bentwood swing handle, figured maple base panel with copper penny affixed to interior, signed “Made by Peter B. James, 6/28/05” on exterior, 5 1/4” high, 8 1/2” x 6 1/4”. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
2065 FREDERIC SCHILLER COZZENS (NY, 1846-1928)
$700-900
2064 WHALING SHIP MODEL, CA. 1900.
Whaling Bark “Helen Snow”, New Bedford, built in a rather crude manner, but by the Captain of the ship, (as described below). Having the hunting and rendering details of whaling gear and ship architecture, including six longboats, rendering vats, cutting scaffold, open stern, etc. Cloth sails and accurate rigging in scale cordage. On tubular steel rack for wall mounted display. 66” tall overall, 87” long, 32” wide spars. Broken bowsprit, loss to rigging at stern, soiled. This model was built by the consignor’s greatgreat-uncle, William Swain, who was captain of the vessel when it sailed out of New Bedford, MA. The Swain family boasted more than 300 family members who served as captains of whalers out of Nantucket and New Bedford. $2,000-3,000
Two Men in a Fishing Dory, watercolor on paper, signed lower left and dated ‘10, in gilt molded panel frame, matted and glazed, OS: 20” x 25 1/2”, SS: 11” x 17”. $800-1,000
2066 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, one side decorated with crest integrating a variety of marine elements such as a compass, anchor, sea plants and whales, reverse side engraved “Salem, 1851” within a riband surrounded by seaweed, 5 5/8” long. $800-1,200
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2067 FREDERIC SCHILLER COZZENS (NY, 1846-1928)
Portrait of a White-Hulled Canadian Yacht Underway, watercolor on paper, signed lower left and dated ‘99, in gilt molded panel frame, linen mat, glazed, OS: 16 1/2” x 23 1/2”, SS: 7 1/2” x 14 1/2”. $600-800
2068 ROSEWOOD CAMPAIGN CHEST
Diminutive 19th c. Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Two-Over-Three Drawer Chest, with flush mount drawer pulls, set on a bracket base, 33 1/2” high, 34” x 15”. Surface wear. $1,500-2,000
2069
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, depicting a Civil War naval scene titled “C.S.S. Sumter Taking the Whaleship Eben Dodge” (after the watercolor painting by William Frederick Mitchell, UK, 1845-1914), the reverse side engraved “Bark Eben Dodge taken & burned Feb. 8. 1862, by the C.S.S. Sumter, carved by Jos. Clark, Charleston, S.C., from an old painting”, 6 1/2” long. $800-1,200
A Clipper Ship’s Portrait, signed and dated ‘34, captioned in the Chinese export style “Red Jacket of Rockland, Maine of the Straits of Dover”. On painted bas relief carved mitered pine panel, in black cove frame with gold liner, OS: 21 3/4” x 23 3/4”, SS: 20” x 21”. Newspaper clippings on back. $1,000-1,500
2071
A Single Large Scroll with decorative relief carving, in remnants of white paint, iron rod for original attachment, 14” x 20” x 7” overall, weathered. $800-1,000
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19TH C. SHIP’S CARVED BILLET HEAD
2070 LLOYD THOMAS (ME, 1910-1990)
SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
2071
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2069
2068
2067
Broadside view of an 18th c. three-deck 100 gun Royal Navy Ship-of-theLine. Fort in background to right. Made mid-19th c. Housed in a burl maple ogee frame with gilt liner, OS: 21 1/2” x 27”, SS: 16” x 21 1/2”. $800-1,200
Six-plank Dovetailed Chest with covered till, lock (no key), butt hinges, molded lid and base, becket brackets lacking rope, 17” x 43” x 15”, some wear. Belonged to Capt. Calvin Coggins, Clipper Ship “Pampero”, which made an around-the-world junket in 1853. Provenance from a descendant. $600-800
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, depicting a Civil War sailing frigate “USS Cumberland” in its 1862 engagement with the Confederate ram ship “Virginia”, titled “The Cumberland and the Ram Virginia”, reverse side having the image of an eagle with American shield above the date 1862, a US flag and laurel wreath and “Liberty for All” below, unsigned, 5 1/4” long. Crack at tip.
The WWII Battleship “Missouri” or “Mighty Mo”, BB-63, site of the Japanese surrender, full hull, by Milton F. Gowen (1918-2013), of Westbrook, ME. In a pine framed plexiglass case. Overall case size: 16 1/2” high x 61” wide x 12 1/2” deep. Very good condition. $800-1,200
$700-900
Possibly the figurehead off of a 19th c. US Navy Officer’s Launch. 27” x 15” x 13” overall, good condition. $3,000-5,000
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2076 CARVED & PAINTED WALL-MOUNTED EAGLE
2075 LARGE CASED SHIP MODEL OF THE USS MISSOURI WITH PHOTO OF THE JAPANESE SURRENDER AND DOCUMENTS
2074 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
2073 MEDIUM SIZED 19TH C. SEA CHEST WITH IDENTIFIED OWNER
2072 ENGLISH WOOLSEY PORTRAIT OF THREE-MASTED GUNBOAT
2076
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2072
2077 JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (NJ/NY/UK, 1817-1894)
New York Harbor, depicting Castle Clinton, the Battery, Manhattan with crossing Warship, Steam/Sail Ship, Two Mast Schooner and a Longboat with crew, each a little masterpiece of its own. Oil on academy board, signed lower right (concealed by the frame), housed in the original gilt gesso deep cove frame, OS: 16” x 20”. SS: 9” x 13”. Panel slightly cupped.
ABOUT THe ARTIST
$10,000-20,000
An English painter who specialized in maritime art, Buttersworth is considered among the foremost ship portraitists in the United States of the nineteenth century. His paintings are particularly known for their meticulous detail, dramatic settings, and grace in movement.
A Crowded Sea Lane, oil on concave copper plate, with embossed brass surround. The image contains a number of sidewheelers, sailing ships and yachts around a stationary light ship, unsigned. In a custom gold leaf shadowbox frame. OS: 22 1/2” x 22”, SS: 9” diam.
$10,000-20,000
19th c. Brass Bound Chinese Export Trunk, with unengraved brass lid plate, flush mount lid lift and brass side handles, aromatic unfinished interior, 16” high, 35” x 18 1/2”. Replaced interior lid support, shrinkage cracks.
$500-700
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, one side decorated with image of a Civil War naval battle titled “The Monitor and Merrimac Exchange Fire”, reverse side with image of Lady Liberty holding a flag labeled “Liberty to All” and guiding a horsedrawn chariot named “Emancipation”, with an eagle flying above; unsigned, 4 3/4” long. Repaired break.
$500-700
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2080 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
2079 CAMPHOR WOOD TRUNK
2078 JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (NJ/NY/UK, 1817-1894)
2080
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2078
2077
2081 ANTONIO DE SIMONE (1851-1907, ITALY)
Portrait of S.Y Narada, ca. 1890, depicted underway in a heavy sea under a stormy sky, white hulled with mahogany cabins, watercolor gouache, identified lower left, signed lower right, in the original lemon gold deep cove gesso frame, under glass, OS: 21” x 29”, SS: 16 1/2” x 25 1/2”.
$800-1,000
2082 CHELSEA US NAVY SHIP CLOCK
Vintage Navy Deck Clock by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, s/n 601808, with brass case, silvered dial, time only movement, 7 1/4” diam., 3 1/2” deep. Running, dial scratches.
2083
$400-600
1804 SHIP’S PASSAGE SIGNED BY PRESIDENT THOMAS
JEFFERSON & SECRETARY OF STATE JAMES MADISON
Partly printed, on vellum, with ship and lighthouse vignette engravings at top. Passage for the Ship “Mississippi” of Fredericksburgh, Henry Dawson, Master, burthen of three-hundred and thirty-seven tons or thereabouts, mounted with no guns, navigated with fourteen men, signed on 14 December, 1804. Signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, docketed to Daniel K. Douglas, March 1822. Double glazed with stick frame, 15 12” x 11 1/2”, folded (in period), top edge wavy cut by issuer, stained, signatures faded, missing wafer seal. $6,000-8,000
2084 LIVERPOOL SCHOOL, SHIP "EDDYSTONE"
Portrait of the Three-Masted Ship “Eddystone” coming to the aid of the dismasted American Sailing Ship “Josiah Quinn”, having partially furled sails and two longboats out rescuing crew, oil on canvas, unsigned, in what is probably the original five rank twotoned gold gesso frame, OS: 35” x 51 1/2”, SS: 25” x 41 1/2”. Cleaned and relined, fine overall craquelure, losses to frame.
$7,500-8,500
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2081
2085 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, with image of a sperm whale tossing a longboat, another longboat and sailing ship in background, no design verso, unsigned, 4 5/8” long. Shrinkage cracks, end chips.
2086 CAMPHOR WOOD CHEST
19th c. Brass Bound Chinese Export Trunk, with unengraved brass lid plate, flush mount lid lift, escutcheon and brass side handles, interior with open-top ditty box, 13 1/2” high, 31” x 15”. Surface wear.
2088 (5) EARLY IRON WHALING TOOLS
$400-600
2087 CASED SAILING SHIP MODEL “KATE HARDING”
All Hand-Forged, including a Trident Head, 19 3/4” x 13”; Rigid Barb Harpoon Head from round stock, 24” long; Small Harpoon Head with toggled barb, 14” long; Spade Tipped Harpoon Head, 12 3/4” long & a Small Hammerhead Chopper, (with museum number), 5”, good condition.
$400-600
2089 19TH C. MARITIME NOCTURNAL PAINTING
$800-1,200
Barque, British registry, built in Thomaston, ME in 1869 for Maguire & Co, Quebec, 168’-9”, 22’-1”, 20’-7” draft. Freight and passenger. In glass case, 22” x 30” x 11 1/2”. Good condition. Ship ran aground during a gale on Nov. 30, 1892 off Nauset Beach in Orleans, MA. Due to the heroics of members of the lifesaving stations in Truro, the crew was rescued without loss of life.
$800-1,200
A Schooner Trailing a Square Rigger under a Full Moon and Clouds, oil on canvas, illegibly signed lower left, housed in the original deep cove gilt gesso frame, 23 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 15 3/4’ x 23 3/4”, revarnished, edge ripples.
$500-700 2089
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2087
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2090 ROBERT SWAIN GIFFORD (NY/MA, 1840-1905)
2091 SHIP’S PASSPORT FOR BARK “HENRIETTA” OF PORTLAND, MAINE FOR VOYAGE TO CUBA, 1858
150 Ton Bark, built in Portland, Maine in 1845 by Nathan Randall Dyer (1832-1915) under his father’s training. Nathan was later Superintendent of the Marine Railway and Portland Shipbuilding Co., South Portland, Maine (when the railroad took his shipyard). Commanded by Charles F. Mason, with a registered crew of 9. In gold stick frame, double glazed, 18” x 23”, one edge chip, folded and wrinkled. $300-500
2092 GRENFELL MAP OF NEWFOUNDLAND MAT
Circa 1935 Grenfell Burlap and Silk Hooked Textile, depicting Newfoundland and the coast of Labrador, decorated with sea animals, ships, compass star and the North Wind, with original sewn “Grenfell Labrador Industries” label verso, 21 1/2” x 17 3/4”. Several old sewn repairs. $350-500
2093 SHADOWBOX SAILING SHIP MODEL
Circa 1880 Folk Art Diorama of a Three-Mast Schooner, flying the American flag, with black hull, having a painted background with steam sail ship, sailing ship and lighthouse, in a wooden frame with gilded inner lip, glazed, OS: 20” x 29”. Two wood knot burns in painted background. $800-1,200
2094 SCRIMSHAW MAMMOTH TUSK SIGNED CYRA
Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Section, with engraved image of the Civil War naval engagement between the Union ironclad ship “Monitor” and Confederate ram “Virginia”, signed “Cyra” (Mike Cyra, contemporary author, emergency medical technician, and scrimshaw artist), 5” x 2 3/4”. Shrinkage cracks. $500-700
“Grand Manan”, oil on academy board, signed lower right and dated 1862, depicting a Brigantine being driven on towards the rocky coast by a storm, backstamped by Vose Galleries of Boston, with two notes verso that read “Painting of ship by R. Swain Gifford to Grace Dana --- (Forbes)” and “Picture by R. Swain Gifford given as a wedding gift to Eliza N. Dana by (P)itts Morgan in 1862. It was painted to---- at the time of his ----”. Housed in the original ornate gilt gesso matched corner deep cove frame, OS: 15” x 21”, SS: 8” x 14”. Good condition, minor frame loss. From the Estate of Albert P Neilson $10,000-15,000 2094
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Marked “Boston Mass. 1934” on the carved looping eel handle; the blade well inked and colored depicting an American eagle between draped US and Canadian flags, a swordfish and shark, elongated American shield and Masonic eye, marked verso: “Painted by K.L. McLean. This swordfish was caught off of St. Paul’s Island, Gulf of St. Lawrence”. Retains silk rope and tassel hanger. 41” long. Fine condition, collection number inked at tip. $1,000-1,500
Fishermen in Two Dories at Sea, in foul weather gear; oil on canvasboard, signed lower right, in grey weathered frame with linen liner, OS: 24 1/4" x 30 1/4", SS: 17 1/4" x 23 1/4", fine condition. $5,000-7,000
Whale’s Tooth, with engraved decoration of fore and aft views of the British ship “Victory”, signed “JR Laubin” at lower edge of aft view, 5” long. Tip discoloration. $500-700
Lifeboat Hailing Horn, circa 1880, unmarked, with formed mouthpiece, 18” x 4 1/4”, light scuffs, unpolished. $400-600
2099 RARE WHALING PRINT BY BENJAMIN RUSSELL (MA, 1804-1885)
“Right Whaling in the Behring Sea and It’s Varieties”, 1897, hand colored lithograph after the painting by Russell, text across bottom of lithograph reads “Copyrighted 1871 by Benjamin Russell./.." See online catalog for complete listing.
In mahogany molded cove frame with ebonized bands, white liner, matted and glazed, OS: 24” x 39 1/2”, SS: 17” x 34”. Toned, foxed. $800-1,200
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2098 MARINE BRASS SPEAKING TRUMPET
2097 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH BY J.R. LAUBIN
2096 JACK LORIMER GRAY (NY/CANADA, 1927-1981)
SIGNED PATRIOTIC SWORDFISH SWORD WITH CARVED HANDLE
2099
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2097
2096
2095
2100 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, with an image of two ships and a large river dolphin titled “Soo Soo of the Ganges”, after a steel plate engraving by WIlliam Lizars (17881859) from the 40-volume “Naturalist’s Library” (published in Scotland and sold by subscription, 1840-1880), verso a written description of the culinary benefits of this creature and noting that “this tooth is part of the old Ganges” and signed “Antone Magale, cook in ship Emperor Maximilian”, 4 3/4” long. Good condition.
$500-700
2101 19TH C. EXTERIOR DECORATIVE SHIP PLAQUE
Circa 1880 Bas Relief Plaque in sheet iron of a three-mast sail/ steam ship, with wire rigging, bare masts, in weathered white over pale green over grey paint, 32” x 39 1/2” x 2 1/2”, paint loss, corrosion. Nice patina. $800-1,200
2102
PR G. POLKEY C&M BRITISH FIGHTING LAMPS
Pair of Late 19th c. British Fighting Lamps by G. Polkey, C&M, Birmingham, 1897, each having a swing handle with wooden sleeve, perforated ventilation plates at top and base edges (with valves to prevent the lamp from being extinguished by gunfire concussion), beveled glass panels on three sides, rear door with attached reflector, original burner; the square form was developed to fit wall brackets in British military facilities, 12 3/4” high (handle down), 7 1/2” x 7 3/4”. Surface wear, old solder repairs; one burner has detached top.
$600-800
2103 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, with image of longboats pursuing two sperm whales and two larger sailing ships in the background, no image verso, unsigned, 4” long, old crack near tip.
$500-700
2104 “BLUENOSE” WOODEN SHIP MODEL
Vintage Canadian Model of 1921 Fishing Schooner “Bluenose”, by H. Leclerc, with solid wood hull and rigging, set on a wooden base with brass name plaque, 27 1/2” high, 33 1/2” x 5 1/4”. Surface wear, rigging repairs.
$500-700
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2105 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Whale’s Tooth with engraved decoration, depicting a bust portrait of James Madison and an image of a standing Lady Liberty with two flags and American shield verso, unsigned, 5” long. $500-700
2106 LARGE 19TH C. SHIP CARPENTER’S TOOLBOX, EMPTY
Heavy Duty Oak and Walnut, with sturdy hinges, iron heavy duty bail side lifts, molded screw ‘hobnailed’ fitted top, molded base; the interior fitted with sliding covered lift-out trays, with lock. 21 1/2” x 37 1/2” x 23 1/2”, Exterior worn from use, interior pretty clean. $600-800
2107 (11) SHIPWRIGHT’S WOOD PLANES, (6) ARE BY MOULSON BROTHERS
Includes: (2) spare blades (one is Moulson), shims; PLUS 3 1/2” all bronze LieNielsen; Stanley No 151 iron spokeshave & Stanley No 78 mold iron. Good, usable condition, most still have edges, were in 19th c. Shipwright’s toolbox. $1,000-1,500
2108 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, with three-mast sailing ship, marked “N.B.W.” below, reverse decorated with an anchor, 4 3/4” long. Shrinkage cracks.
$500-700
2109 D.E. LENT STICK BAROMETER
Mid-19th c. American Walnut Stick barometer, by D.E. Lent & Co., Rochester, NY, top with engraved and silvered Fahrenheit thermometer beside a barometer with adjustable vernier, base with cistern viewing aperture, 37” high, 5” x 2 1/2”. Right top side molding missing. $250-350
2109
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH
Engraved Whale’s Tooth, with Civil War images, one side illustrating a naval battle with riband labeled “Rebel Raider Alabama”, reverse side with image of figures on deck labeled “A Gun Crew on the Kearsage”, unsigned, 4 1/2” long. Discoloration and shrinkage cracks to tip. $500-700
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2111 SALVATORE COLACICCO (CANADA/UK/ITALY, 1935- )
“The Albion”, oil on board, signed lower left, titled on affixed brass plate, depicting a British three-mast sailing ship approaching a harbor, with figures on board, figures in rowboat in the foreground, in a gilded wooden frame, OS: 18 1/2” x 27”, SS: 15” x 22 1/2”. Frame paint losses.
$800-1,200
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2112 SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH SIGNED MENDELL
Polychrome Decorated Tooth, with engraved image of a threemast American sailing ship at dock, signed “Mendell” at base, undecorated verso, 5 1/4” long.
2112
2113 FOLIO OF (4) HENRIK IBSEN (1828-1906) ALS LETTERS TO HIS EDITOR
$400-600
2113
“Henrik Ibsen: A Series of Four Holograph Letters to William Heinemann, 1891-1897” in black calf binding, gilt tile and dentil, marbled pastedown and free leaf, engraved portrait, calligraphy title page, the letters tipped to pages by left edge, one with envelope, all in German, having typed translations on loose sheets. Dated 1891-1897, to William Heinemann, regarding payment, work on a new play and the agreement over “Hedda Gabler”. The great playwright Henrik Ibsen (Norway, 1828-1906) was working on “The Master Builder” of 1892 and productions of “Hedda Gabler”, among his masterpieces. 12” x 9” folio with minor wear. Letters are fine.
$8,000-12,000
2114 WARTIME LETTER FROM GEN GEORGE MCCLELLAN TO MAJ GEN SEDGWICK AND PRINT, IN ONE FRAME.
A Wartime Steel Engraving of McClellan seated in camp, writing orders, his aide in the background holding the reins of his horse. Along with an undated ALS letter from Meade to Sedgwick. See online catalog for complete listing. Housed in silver molded stick frame, two-window slate grey mat, under glass, OS: 14 3/4” x 18 1/2”, letter: 7 1/2” x 11 1/4"; print: 7” x 5 1/4”, light edge toning.
2114
$800-1,000
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2115 (3) CIVIL WAR US CARTRIDGE CASED, BELT & (2) CAP CASES
2116 (2) CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S SERVICE RECORDS, PARTLY HANDPAINTED OVER PRINTS, UNFRAMED.
The first inscribed: “William T. Van Dusen, 113 NY Vol Inf, Co H changed to NYHA, Co H. Mustered in Aug 16 1862, detailed for duty with the Engineers Corps, Washington, DC, Defense of Washington, Army of the Potomac, detailed in the QM Dept at the front and at Baltimore, MD, mustered out June 16, ‘65”. The second reads: “Nathaniel C. Perkins, Massachusetts Heavy Art., Co A. Cabbott’s Battery, mustered in Nov 7, 1863, Stationed at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, Plattsburg NY and Champlain NY, Garrison and Frontier service, mustered out October 20, 1865”. Both are on 24” x 18”.
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HEAD WAR OF 1812 SABER
Original U.S. War of 1812
Officer’s Eagle Head Sword with Ivory Grip and Leather Scabbard, blued blade with gilt engraving in the French manner, single deep runnel, with black leather & brass scabbard. 27 1/2” blade, 34” overall, missing part of “P” hilt. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family. $400-600
2118
2119
$600-800
REPLICA W/ SCABBARD
A nicely made replica of the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber used by Union forces during the Civil War. The sword features a 36” curved blade mounted to a bronze wrap-around hand-guard hilt and wire-wrapped leather grip. The sword has only one marking of a Knight’s Helmet on the right hand side just above the hilt. The scabbard appears as if it could be a genuine Civil-War era piece, however, as it has the distinctive solder line along the blade edge. The sword is in overall good condition with some minor damage to the leather grip and light rust spots near the base, the scabbard has surface rust throughout. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family.$400-600
All three retaining their brass US badges, one cap case is full of minie balls, stiffened leather but could be salvaged. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family. $1,000-1,500 2119
HARRISON 1898 DOCUMENT - ISAAC W. DYER OF MAINE
2116
Appointment as Attorney of the United States for the District of Maine for four years (1898-1902) Isaac Watson Dyer (1855-1937), signed by Benjamin Harrison as President, countersigned by US Attorney General William H.H. Miller (1840-1917). Dated 27th May, 1890. 16” x 19 1/2” vellum with red paper seal, rolled in the original mailing tube. Soiled, vertical bends, fading to autographs. Dyer’s path of office is handwritten on back, signed by him. From the estate of Percival P. Baxter. Descended through the family. $1,000-1,500
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PRESIDENT BENJAMIN
AMERICAN EAGLE
US 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER
2115
LUGER P08 PISTOL, 9X19MM
A fantastic offering of a pre-war production German Luger pistol with all matching parts barring the magazine. The top of the toggle-lock is marked with the manufacturer code for Mauser and dated as being manufactured in 1938. The firearm sports a black finish with finely checkered wood grip panels. Overall good condition to the finish with some light holster wear to the sides and some light surface rust near the muzzle. Rifling is still in excellent condition. The magazine is a post-war model with aluminum end-cap bearing the serial number 5620, it also has some light rust on the follower. A wonderful addition to any Luger collection! OAL: 8 1/2”, BBL: 3 3/4”, Caliber: 9x19mm, S/N: 3356
2121 MAUSER HUNTING RIFLE, 6.5X57MM
$1,500-2,000
A beautiful hunting rifle built off of a Mauser 98 receiver by an unidentified gunsmith. The rifle features a round barrel with a solid sight rib running it’s full length mounted to a simply engraved receiver both in a deep blue finish. The furniture consist of a Mannlicher-style stock with horn tip, fine checkering to the grips, and a raised cheek rest on the left side. The rifling is in near perfect condition with bright defined lines, the stock is largely undamaged outside of some sticker residue and slight bug damage to the buttplate, and one of the locking screws forward of the magazine plate is damaged. S/N: 13227, Caliber: 6.5x57mm, BBL: 18”, OAL: 38 1/2”
$1,500-2,000
2122 BELGIAN DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION LOCK SHOTGUN, 12 BORE
A finely made double-barrel, percussion-lock shotgun bearing proof marks from the Belgian proofing house at Liege. The rib between the barrels is engraved “Laminated Steel” near the chambers and marked with the serial number “1319” on the right barrel underneath the handguard. The barrels are mounted to dark wood stock with fine checkering on the grip and handguard. Both lock plates, the hammers and the trigger guard have decorative floral engravings. The original ram rod is missing and has been replaced with a round stick of ash. The firearm is in overall fair condition aesthetically with some minor aesthetic issues as well as some more significant damage (See condition notes). The gun appears to be in overall fine mechanical condition with good sear engagement and smooth hammer travel. OAL: 46”, BBL: 30”, LoP: 14”, Caliber: 12 Bore Black Powder, Shot only.
$800-1,200
2123 REMINGTON MDL. 14 PUMPACTION, .30 REM
A Remington manufactured Model 14 pump-action rifle. The rifle sports walnut furniture, and a blued finish to the barrel assembly and receiver. The sights are an elevation adjustable buck-horn rear sights with a driftable post and bead front sight. Aesthetically, the firearm has numerous spots of surface rust entirely throughout. The rifling has been cleaned of surface rust but a few bits of light pitting can be seen in the bore. Mechanically the gun is a bit stiff but still functions normally. A good project for someone with the means of re-finishing the metal. S/N: C 1952, Caliber: .30 Remington, BBL: 21”,
OAL: 40” $600-800
2124 MID 19TH C. 16 GA. MUZZLE LOADING PERCUSSION FIRED SINGLE-BARREL SHOTGUN, BELGIAN PROOF MARKS
Octagonal to round barrel, walnut ramrod, walnut stock with checkering, engraved lock, trigger guard and butt plate, unengraved owner’s plaque, 35” barrel, 50” long overall. Light corrosion, cracks to stock. $500-700
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2121
2125 (2) FLAGS FROM WHEELER & HICKHAM FIELD, PEARL HARBOR
24” x 36” Wool Chaplain’s Flag & 36” x 50” Acetate National Flag with silk fringe; both claimed to be present during the attack on Dec 7th the first at Wheeler Chapel, the second in the Commander’s office at at Hickham; with statement of authenticity from a soldier based in Hawaii later in the war who ‘liberated’ these from a warehouse at Hickham, along with (12) original photos of the man on the base, some listing subjects on back, All in the 3” x 9” x 7” cedar cigar box in which they were stored. $2,000-3,000
2126 CARLO ROMANELLI (CA/ITALY, 1872 - 1947 )
Bust Portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, patinated bronze, ca. 1940, on integral base with eagle on front, signed on side, marked “LA Calif”, with “FR” in rectangle foundry mark and copyright mark. 15 1/2” x 8” x 5 1/2”, one small bright spot on lower edge of front. From the Haynes Collection
$2,000-3,000
2127 CACHET LETTER FROM THE USS HORNET, US NAVY RECOVERY FORCE FOR APOLLO 11
2128 (2) CREEDMOOR RIFLE RANGE MEDALS, PLUS (2) NY NATIONAL GUARD MEDALS
All 1880s from matches held at Creedmoor. Includes: August 27, 1887
Silver to C.W. Patet, 200 & 500 yards for total of 45 points in 5 rounds each; PLUS Unmarked undated bronze; PLUS 1888 Gold 22nd Nw York Rifle Regiment Team; PLUS 1887 Sharpshooter-1888/Sharpshooter -1889-Marksman National Guard, State of New York, silver & gold.
$600-800
2129 (5) WWII WAR BOND POSTERS, UNFRAMED
John Sidney “Jack” McCain Jr. (January 17, 1911 – March 22, 1981) was a United States Navy admiral who served in conflicts from the 1940s through the 1970s. This letter was sent from Mrs. HP Willis c/o Admiral John Sidney McCain, Jr. Commander in Chief in the Pacific (CINCPAC), Pearl Harbor. From ‘Jack’s’ wife Rowena, note inside saying they will be on the Hornet, along with Mrs. Nixon (who is staying in their guest house), for the splashdown and recovery of Apollo 11 (first landing on the moon), dated July 24, 1969, with a USS Hornet cancel.
$600-800
Including: “Careless talk got there first!”, 1944, by Ray Prohaska (NY, 19011981), O-576497, 28” x 20”; PLUS “Buy now for the bigger 7th War Loan”, 1945, WFD 990-A, same size; PLUS “Next! 6th War Loan”, 1944, same size, WFD 950-A, loss at one fold; PLUS “They’re fighting harder than ever!”, by Donald Hewitt (NY, 1904-1988), 1943, same size, WFD 848-A; PLUS “Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy”, by Stevan Dohanos (CT/OH, 1907-1994), 1943, same size, O-513464, very good condition unless noted. Loose, in foamcore folio. These were all folded, as originally mailed, never used.
$800-1,200
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2128
2127
2126
2125
2130 (7) WWII WAR BOND POSTERS, UNFRAMED
Including: “Another Enemy to Conquer, Forest Fires, 9 out of 10 can be prevented”, 1944, O-615995, 26 1/2” x 19; PLUS “7th War Loan, Now all Together” (Iwo Jima flag raising), 1945, WFD-11, 12 3/4” x 9”; PLUS “Dig Down Deep! Buy twice as many Bonds in the Mighty 7th War Loan”, by George Kanelous (NY, 1915-1988), 1945, WFD 16, 26” x 18 1/2”; PLUS “In the strength of great hope we must shoulder our common load” (FDR Commemorative) Victory Loan, 1945, WFD 32, 26” x 18 1/2”; PLUS “Am I Proud! I’m fighting famine by canning food at home”, by Dick Williams (NY, 1908-1991), 1946, O-695696, 25 3/4” x 18 1/2”; PLUS “Victory, now you can invest in it! Victory Loan (Eagle)”, by Dean Cornwell (NY/CA, 1892-1960), 1945, WFD 53, 13” x 9”; PLUS “Don’t Shiver Next Winter, Order Coal Now! Solid Fuels Administration for War”, by Mike Arens (Disney cartoonist), 1944, O-641974, 26” x 18 1/2”. Very good condition unless noted. Loose, in foamcore folio. These were all folded, as originally mailed, never used.
2131 U.S. OFFICER’S CEREMONIAL DRESS SWORD, 1885 MODEL
A ceremonial dress sword made for U.S. Army officers by Shannon, Miller & Crane of New York. Features a 30” engraved blade featuring images of crossed flags, eagle crests and scrollwork. Evidence of repairs to the handguard and lizard skin grip wrap. Overall good condition. $800-1,200
2132 CAST IRON SHIELD AFTER BENVENUTO CELLINI’S PARADE SHIELD OF FRANCESCO I DE MEDICI, LAUSCHHAMMER, GERMANY, CA. 1880
Inverted Teardrop Shaped, centered on the head of Medusa, flanked by a profile bust of Francesco I de Medici and the same of his mistress and second wife Bianca Capello. David v. Goliath at top, at bottom Judith with the head of Holofernes. Copy of the original made for Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587) as designed by the great Florentine Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1587). The original is now in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen in Dresden, Germany. 29 1/2” x 18 3/4”. Light corrosion and whitening. Holes drilled top and bottom center edge.
$600-800
2133 SPANISH COLONIAL HORSE STIRRUP, PROBABLY FLORIDA Carved Hardwood with a portrait of a curly haired woman with a flower in her hair, flanked by flamingos (?). 8 1/2” x 7” x 5 1/2”. Shrinkage cracks, wormage, wear.
$300-500
2134 (3) RARE 1939 NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR POSTERS
The penultimate Art Deco Posters of the Perisphere from the 1939 New York World’s Fair, by John Carleton Atherton (1900-1952), published by Grinnell Litho of NYC. Two copies of Lady Liberty holding the symbols of the 1939 World’s Fair, the Trylon and Perisphere as well as Earth in her lap; one copy of a woman in front of the same giving an arm up salute (?). Small format, unframed, rolled, 20” x 13 3/4”, fine condition.
$1,500-2,000
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$1,000-1,500
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2133
2132
2131
2130
2135 1938 GERMAN ZEPPELIN MAIL EXHIBITION POSTER
Poster promoting a Zeppelin Mail Exhibition in Konstanz, Germany on July 8-12, 1938, in the historic council building on Lake Constance (Bodensee), commemorating the 100th birthday of Count Ferdinand Zeppelin. Event patron was Zeppelin’s daughter, the Countess of Brandenstein-Zeppelin; organizer was the Konstanz Stamp Collectors Club. The event included a post office offering special zeppelin cards. Marked “Cherer” upper right; printed by L. Geissendorfer Sohne, Karlsruhe. Poster is mounted on linen. 33 1/4” x 23”, OS: 35 1/2” x 25 1/4”. Water stain to outer left edge of linen mounting. $1,000-2,000
2136
(6) 19TH C. WALKING STICKS (2 WITH SWORDS)
Including: Tapered mahogany octagonal stick with stamped gradients ‘No. 1’ etc; and a weighted silver head engraved “D.C. Horner, R.R. Wrecks” having the number 66 in a crescent moon with number 14 below, iron tip, 37” long; PLUS Hollow Malacca stick with carved stone lion’s head, horn tip, silver threaded ring concealing a corked glass dram vial and sharing tipple, 36” long; PLUS Tapered round Japanese stick, in black lacquer with painted dragon on the handle, concealing a 17 1/2” Japanese single-edged blade (that has been poorly sharpened), silver tip, 35 1/4” overall; PLUS Heavy Mallaca stick with silver fittings, ivory knob handle, concealed three-sided slender French 13 1/4” blade having bluing and gilt engraved decoration. weighted silver tip, 37” overall; PLUS Satinwood Cane with hooked ivory handle, silver band, copper tip, 36”; PLUS (the only 20th c.) Trekking Stick tapered heavy round maple with leather wrap below a shaped antler handle having an inset turquoise button, copper tip, 37”. $600-800
2137 SWEDISH CUSTOM KNIFE WITH LEATHER POCKET, BY ANDERS HOGSTROM, 2019
‘Ceremonial’ 1050 double carbon double hamon short blade, engraved signature, antiqued bronze fittings, stabilized ebony and fossil walrus bone grip, with reddish brown custom leather pocket. 3” blade, 8” long overall, fine condition. Includes signed COA, Hogstrom nylon case. $1,000-1,500
2138 (2) GARY LITTLE OF BROADBENT OREGON DAMASCENED
KNIVES WITH BELT SCABBARDS
Both signed ‘G. Little’ and marked ‘Broadbent, Or.’: both with gold inset handle pins in ebony, the first a teardrop handle, 4” blade, 7” overall, in brown leather open top sheath; the second mitered butt, 4 1/2” blade, 8 1/4” overall, having an snap top brown sheath marked ‘Richard’s Record, Corpus Christi, TX, 1427 Agnes’. Very good condition. $600-800
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2138
2137
2136
2135
Study of a Mountain Saddle Ridge, oil on linen, signed lower left, in later painted cove frame, OS: 15 1/2” x 22 1/2”, SS: 10 1/4” x 17 1/4”, one small repaired puncture. In 1882, fire destroyed ‘Malkasten’, Bierstadt’s Tarrytown mansion and studio overlooking the Hudson River in New York, along with a large portion of these scale of studies. $10,000-15,000
$3,000-5,000
“Lake Nemi”, Italy, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1860, titled verso, housed in the original gilt gesso early Victorian cove frame, OS: 46” x 66”, SS: 33” x 53”, overall craquelure, several small puncture, frame loss. $3,000-5,000
Autumn Mountain Landscape with falls and lake, watering cows, oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated 1879, housed in the original deep cove Victorian gesso frame with nametag, OS: 41 1/2” x 32”, SS: 29 1/2’ x 19 1/2”, small gouge on upper right edge, frame loss. Label verso from Dawson Gallery, Annapolis, MD. $3,000-4,500
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2142 WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (MA, 1888-1969)
Rockport Harbor in Fog, oil on board, signed lower left, in modern gilt molded and pressed frame with linen liner, OS: 26 3/4” x 32 3/4”, SS: 17” x 23”, liner stained, painting is good. $4,000-6,000
2141 JOSEPH ROPES (NY/MA/ITALY, 1812-1885)
2140 EDWARD WILLARD NICHOLS (NY/CT/NH, 1819-1871)
New England Valley Farm in Autumn, oil on canvas, laid to board, signed lower left and dated 1856, in vintage gilt gesso frame, OS: 13 3/4” x 19 3/4”, SS: 8 3/4” x 14 3/4”, cleaned.
2139 ALBERT BIERSTADT (NY/MA/CA/KS/GERMANY, 1830-1902)
2143 EDMUND DARCH LEWIS (PA, 1835-1910)
2142
2141
2140
2139
2143
“Taylor Lake”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, ca. 1930s, depicting Mount Bell, now part of the Banff National Park. Housed in the original handcarved frame in water gilding. OS: 30” x 35 1/2”, SS: 24” x 30”, conserved in 2015 by Fraser/Spafford Ricci of South Surrey, BC, per label verso. Cleaned and relined. $3,000-4,000
Monumental Pennsylvania Impressionist River Scene, oil
canvas, signed lower left “EL Bryant”, in a grey and gold painted cove frame, OS: 47” x 57”, SS: 39” x 50”.
ABOUT THe ARTIST
An American painter and muralist, Bryant is best known for his floral still lifes and landscapes in watercolor and oil. Raised in Ohio, he had no formal study until he was 28, when he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
“Whitehead Cliffs, Monhegan Island, Maine”, 1858, oil on canvas, laid to upson board, unsigned, location identified and date written verso, in gold gesso frame. PLUS Certificate of Provenance, dated Oct 8 1969, indicating that Shattuck identified this as his work, given to his daughter A.D. Shattuck, and removed by the family from the A.D. Shattuck homestead in Granby, CT. OS: 14” x 18 3/4”, SS: 9” x 13 3/4”. Good condition, one bit of frame gone. $10,000-15,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
An American painter of the White Mountain School. In 1856 he was elected an associate of the National Academy, and was made a full Academician in 1861.
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2146 AARON DRAPER SHATTUCK (CT/NH, 1832-1928)
2145 EVERETT LLOYD BRYANT (PA/MD/CA/OH, 1864-1965)
$15,000-20,000
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2144 ALFRED CROCKER LEIGHTON (ALBERTA, CANADA, 1901-1965)
2146
2145
2144
“Western Landscape”, oil on paper, mounted on canvas, unsigned, depicting a path through a boulder strewn slope towards granite peaks. Housed in a gilt deep cove matched corner frame, OS: 21 1/2” x 18 1/2”, SS: 14 1/2” x 11 1/2”. $2,000-3,000
Hudson River Sunrise with man ferrying couple across to village church on opposite bank, signed lower left "N. Burchell, NY", ca. 1900, in original reverse ogee gold molded frame, OS: 16 1/2" x 24 1/2", SS: 11 1/2" x 19 1/2", cleaned, two small repaired punctures. $3,500-4,500
Hudson
View of Mount Washington from the Saco River Valley, oil panel, signed on stretcher, ca. 1830-40, housed in a replica gold molded cove frame, OS: 18 1/2” x 27”, SS: 15 1/2’ x 23 3/4”, cleaned and retouched. “Presented by W.H. Titcomb” inscribed on stretcher. ex-William Moore estate, Milton, MA. $2,000-3,000
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2151 WILLIAM HENRY TITCOMB (NH/MA, 1824-1888)
2150 GEORGE HENRY SMILLIE (NY/CA, 1840-1921)
River Valley with canoeists in autumn, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in later gold molded panel frame, OS: 13 1/2” x 21”, SS: 10” x 17 1/2”, cleaned. $6,000-8,000
2149 NATHANIEL J. BURCHELL (NY, 1868-1934)
2148 JAMES MCDOUGAL HART (NY, 1828-1901)
Pastoral Landscape with Cows and Stone Fence, oil on canvas, signed lower left, unframed, 21” x 16”, losses at edges, two small patches. $1,500-2,500
2147 HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL PAINTING, SCHOOL OF ASHER BROWN DURAND (NY/NJ, 1796-1886)
2151
2150
2149
2148
2147
Man in White Coat, oil on academy board, initialed and dated 1849 lower left, label verso from Alexander Gallery, 980 Madison Ave, NYC. Housed in what appears to be the original ornate gilt gesso frame, OS: 21” x 17”, SS: 13” x 10”.
“Odalesque”, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1888, a life-sized full-length portrait of a semi-nude woman, in bejeweled loincloth, holding a red rose in her left hand, her other hand up behind her neck, her head turning away from the viewer, in a heavy gold painted molded frame with gilt liner, OS: 83” (6’-11”) x 45 1/2”, SS: 76” x 37 1/2”. Overall craquelure.
$3,000-5,000
$1,500-2,500
Catskills Vista of Valley Pasture Land, oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated ‘90. Housed in a modern fatigued gold molded frame with linen liner, OS: 26 3/4” x 38 3/4”, SS: 18” x 30”, cleaned and relined.
$6,000-8,000
Rustic Country Farm House with Children at Play, oil on canvas, unsigned, housed in a fine gilt cove replica frame, OS: 38” x 45”, SS: 28 1/2” x 35 1/2”, cleaned and retouched, overall craquelure, one small area of flaking in sky upper left.
$7,000-9,000
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2156 19TH C. CAUCASIAN RUG 7'4"X6'3" Good condition. $2,000-3,000
2155 SCHOOL OF CALEB C. BINGHAM (MO/KS, 1811-1879)
2154 HERMANN FUESCHEL (NY/GERMANY, 1833-1915)
2153 FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (NY/FRANCE, 1847-1928)
2152 WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT (NY, 1807-1868)
2156
2155
2154
2153
2152
Pair of Late 19th c. Sheraton Style Side Tables, with cookie corner tops, each with two drawers with round brass pulls, set on tapered turned and reeded legs, 28” high, 17 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Surface wear. $800-1,200
Classical Period New York Table, in figured mahogany, ca. 1830, having a molded edge top with book matched veneers, set on a cylindrical pedestal and tripod base with claw feet, on casters, 28” high, 38” diam. Surface wear. $1,000-1,500
18th c. Porcelain Covered Tureen & Underplate, painted with the West family armorial crest (griffin above a ducal cornet, shield below with W monogram), purportedly owned by William West, Sr, (1724-1782), Philadelphia merchant and Revolutionary War patriot, with floriform lid finial, side handles, and gilded rims, tureen: 11” high, 15 1/2” x 9 1/4”; underplate: 11 1/2” x 9 1/4”. Gilding and minor paint losses. $1,000-2,000
18th c. American Chest, having a top with molded edge cornice and exposed dovetails, six graduated molded edge drawers with oval brass pulls, set on stand with cabriole legs and pad feet, 57 1/2” high, 38 1/2” x 18”. $2,000-3,000
Lot of (2) 18th c. Silver Porringers, probably Boston, with pierced handles, larger one has engraved monogram on handle “EGL” and “Emily G. Lamb” to side, unsigned, 1 5/8” high, 4 7/8” and 5” wide, 11.99 ozt. Small dents; both with surface wear commensurate with age. Provenance: the Tuckerman/Lamb family of Boston $800-1,000
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2161 EARLY AMERICAN COIN SILVER PORRINGERS
2160 QUEEN ANNE TIGER MAPLE CHEST-ON-STAND
2159 CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL TUREEN, WEST FAMILY OF PHILADELPHIA
2158 MAHOGANY TILT-TOP BREAKFAST TABLE
2157 PR MAHOGANY STANDS
2161
2160
2159
2158
2157
LITHOGRAPH
“American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber, Linne., Old Male.”, chromolithograph, from “Birds of America”, Bien edition published in 1860 by Roe Lockwood & Son, New York; printed “No. 8-1” upper left, “Plate 375” upper right, “Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.” lower left, and “Chromolith’y by J. Bien, New York, 1860” lower right; in an off-white painted wooden frame with double mat and gilded inner lip, glazed, OS: 46 1/8” x 36 3/8” , SS: 35 1/2” x 25 1/4”. Not examined outside of frame; toning and minor foxing. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
$1,500-2,500
Late 18th c. Mahogany Demilune Server, the top surface with eight flame mahogany veneer radiating panels surrounded by stringing, with crossbanded edge; case with two narrow top drawers, one deep drawer, and one bottle drawer, flanked by faux drawer fronts; with string inlay and round brass drop bail pulls; set on square tapered legs, 37 1/4” high, 60” x 28”. Condition commensurate with age. $2,000-3,000
Southwest Caucasus. Featuring column of five “Memling” guls in ivory, gold, and aubergine on the abrashed royal blue and blue-green field with tan meander border. Wear includes corner crease, some mothing and a stain. $700-900
Pair of Early 19th c. Bell Metal and Iron Andirons by John Clark (Boston), with ribbed and belted tops, round plinths, spurred cabriole legs and pad feet, matching log stops, signed “I: Clark” on log stop plates, wrought iron log holders, 16 3/4” high, 11” x 20 1/4”; PLUS (2) Matching unsigned tools, incl: Tongs, 32 3/4” long; and shovel, 33 1/4” long, losses to blade. Surface wear commensurate with age, surface rust. $800-1,200
Pair of Blue & White Porcelain Octagonal Barrel Form Seats, with trailing lotus and vine decoration pierced prosperity symbols, rows of raised bosses at top and base, 19” high, 13” diam. Good condition. $1,500-2,500
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2166 PR CHINESE PORCELAIN GARDEN SEATS
2165 PR LEMON TOP ANDIRONS SIGNED I: CLARK, PLUS (2) TOOLS
2164 KAZAK RUNNER (2’6” X 4’8”)
2163 HEPPLEWHITE INLAID SIDEBOARD
2162 AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785-1851, NY/FRANCE) “BIEN” EDITION
2166
2165
2164
2163
2162
2167 THOMAS SULLY (PA/UK, 1783-1872)
Portrait of Mrs. Thomas Leaming, Jr. (nee Rebecca Fisher) (17571833). Oil on canvas, initialed lower left and dated 1832. In a fine gold matched corner frame with name tag, OS: 42” x 37 1/2”, SS: 29 11/2” x 24 1/2”m laid to board, cleaned and retouched. Included is the bonnet she is wearing in the portrait.
Also included is a 1991 letter of authentication and appraisal of $75,000 from W. Andrews Newman III of Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, PA. Quotes old label verso “Mrs. Thomas Leaming” (1757-1853). Was Rebecca Fisher. Portrait painted for her daughter, Lydia Leaming, who married James S. Smith. Begun March 6th, 1832. Finished April 5, 1832. Bust, seated, with lace cap and ruff, white lambswool boa over shoulders. Signed “TS, 1832”. $10,000-20,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
Born in Great Britain, Sully lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pa. A prominent portrait painter in the United States, his subjects included political leaders such as presidents: Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson.
2168 BUTLER’S DESK
Period Hepplewhite Mahogany Huntboard Form Desk, faux upper drawer front falls to reveal felt writing surface, conch shell inlaid cabinet, drawers & letter slots, brass drop bail pulls, two small drawers flanking arch, ribbon carved legs. 42” x 43” x 22”. Condition commensurate with age.
$2,000-3,000
2169 19TH C. DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
Serrated diamond lattice with flowering plants in midnight and royal blue and red on the gold field, brick red interrupted vine border, 3’-4” x 5’-6”. Areas of wear, creases, sewn repairs. $800-1,200
2170 PR
HEXAGONAL POTTERY GARDEN SEATS
Pair of 19th c. Blue-Green Glazed Garden Stools, each with relief molded figural decoration, top with pierced cash symbol, open side handles, raised bosses to top and base edges, 20 1/2” high, 14” diam. Unglazed areas and small dings; one with base edge chip.
$1,000-1,500
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CHINESE
2170
2169
2168
2167
2171
18th c. Coin Silver Rattle, with maker’s mark WI, probably William Jones (Boston, MA, 1715-20 and Marblehead, 1720-30), with repousse floral and scroll decoration, drop bells, with incised IH monogram and 1765 date, 4” long, 1.75 ozt. Missing coral handle.
$800-1,200
Overall staggered rows of boteh in rose, blue-green, and ivory on the midnight blue field with a tan meander border. Signed at one end. Overall good condition.
$800-1,200
(5) Piece Lot, incl: 19th c. Gilt and Red Lacquer Melon Form Tea Box, with painted exterior decoration, diamond shaped cartouche (with key), dragon form feet, pewter fitted interior with single lidded compartment, 5 1/2” high, 6” diam., lid shrinkage crack, paint losses; PLUS Two early 19th c. armorial cup and saucer sets, one with HW monogram and the other JG monogram with anchor and heart, cups: 2 1/2” high, saucers: 5” and 5 1/2” diam., paint losses, hairline crack to one saucer.
18th c. Mahogany Two-Part Chest, top section with molded edge cornice above five graduated molded edge drawers with brass batwing pulls and oval lidded escutcheons, lower section with two drawers, with shaped skirt, set on cabriole legs with pad feet, spruce secondary wood, 70” high, 39 1/2” x 21 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$2,500-3,500
2175 AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785-1851, NY/FRANCE) “BIEN” EDITION LITHOGRAPH
$500-700
“Great Footed Hawk, Falco Peregrinus, Gmel., Male, 1. Female, 2.”, original chromolithograph, from “Birds of America”, Bien edition published in 1860 by Roe Lockwood & Son, New York; printed “No. 12-2” upper left, “Plate 20” upper right, “Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.” lower left, and “Chromolith’y by J. Bien, New York, 1860” lower right; in a burl veneered wooden frame with gilt inner lip and silk mat, glazed, OS: 35 3/4” x 49 1/4”, SS: 38 3/4” x 25 1/4”. Not examined outside of frame; minor toning and very minor foxing; frame edge flakes. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,500-2,500
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2174 QUEEN ANNE HIGHBOY
2173 CHINESE EXPORT TEA CADDY WITH ARMORIAL CUPS & SAUCERS
2172 NORTHWEST PERSIAN CARPET (6’ X 8’8”)
AMERICAN SILVER BABY RATTLE/WHISTLE
2175
2174
2173
2172
2171
2176 CHINESE PORCELAIN GARDEN SEAT
Blue and White Barrel Form Seat, with flowering tree and butterfly decoration, pierced coin symbols and raised bosses, 18” high, 13” diam. Good condition. $800-1,200
2177 LE ROUGE MAP OF NORTH AMERICA, 1744, FIRST STATE
George Louis Le Rouge, 1712-1780), “Canada et Louisiane”, engraved with hand coloring on wove paper, Paris, 1755. In thin green and tan molded frame, under glass, OS: 26” x 21 1/2”, SS: 25” x 20”. Very good condition, not examined out of frame. Rare first state of the re-issued map, prepared at the commencement of the Seven Years War (French and Indian War).
$800-1,200
2179
Pair of Early 19th c. Brass Andirons by James Davis (Boston, active 1803-1828), each with steeple top and ball-shaped element, hexagonal plinth, spurred cabriole legs and pad feet, signed “J. Davis, Boston” on the log stop plate, with matching steeple top log stop, wrought iron log holder and log stop, 22 3/4” high, 11 1/4” x 23”; PLUS (2) Ball top tools, early 19th c.: tongs, 28” long; and shovel, 27 1/2” long. Surface wear commensurate with age; surface rust.
$800-1,200
$800-1,200
Diminutive Mahogany Lowboy, Queen Anne style, having a molded overhanging top with simple corners, with one full-width shallow drawer over three deeper drawers, the deepest flanking the center over a shaped cyma arch, oak secondary, with brass batwing brasses and escutcheons, raised on simple cabriole legs ending in pointed slipper feet, 29” x 32” x 19 1/2”. Bit of veneer on long drawer missing.
Southwest Persia, three hexagonal medallions in red, ivory, midnight blue on the red field, filled with birds and star motifs and multi-colored star border. Some areas of wear and mothing.
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2180 QASHQAI CARPET (6’9” X 9’5”)
$800-1,200
PR STEEPLE TOP ANDIRONS BY J. DAVIS, BOSTON & (2) TOOLS
2178 18TH C. LOWBOY SERVER
2180
2179
2178
2177
2176
2181
FEDERAL MAHOGANY CHEST
19th c. American Inlaid Chest of Drawers, having an overhanging top with edge stringing, canted front corners with tulip and trailing vine inlay, four graduated drawers with stringing and incised edges, oval brass drop bail pulls, with shaped apron with central fan inlay and stringing, set on French feet, 41” high, 39” x 20 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
ORDER REGARDING WILLIAM WEST PROPERTY, 1777, FRAMED
See online catalog for complete transcript. Fitzgerald was Aid-de-Camp and Secretary to Gen. Washington (along with Alexander Hamilton). He served in that position Nov 1776 - July 1778 (this written to Valley Forge from HQ at White Marsh on Christmas Day.) Housed in a gold molded frame over black field, glazed. OS: 10" x 13", sheet size: 5" x 8 1/4", folded in fourths, soiled, separating at folds, edge chips. The Philadelphia Print Shop label dated Feb 1995 verso. $1,000-2,000
Early 19th c. Standing Figure of Washington, in patinated bronze, unsigned, made in France c. 1830s for the American market, the finely detailed two-part figure is holding a document titled “Guerre de Independanc” (War of Independence), mounted atop a square cut corner bronze base, figure only: 8 3/4” high, overall: 9 1/2” high, 3 5/8” sq. Good condition. Purchased from Israel Sack. $4,000-5,000
Mahogany
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2185 KAZAK RUG (4’7” X 6’4”)
Southwest Caucasus. Four hooked diamond medallions in gold, ivory and red on the red field with gold serrated leaf and wine-cup border. $1,200-1,500
2184 SHERATON SOFA
Three-Seater Sofa, with gently shaped back, swan neck arm supports, apricot damask upholstery and self cording, set on eight legs, 38” high, 72 1/2” x 23 1/2”, 17” high seat. Upholstery stains. $800-1,200
2183 GEORGE WASHINGTON FRENCH BRONZE SCULPTURE
2182 LT. COL. JOHN FITZGERALD NOTE RELAYING GEORGE WASHINGTON
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2184
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2181
19th c. Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, with shaped top, apron with bookmatched figured veneer and parquetry base edge, set on square tapered legs, 30” high, 35” x 17 1/2”. Top front edge chip. $800-1,000
Pakistan, nine columns of 25 characteristic gold guls in red, black, ivory and gold on the red field with red octagon border. Overall good condition. $1,200-1,800
18th c. American Figured Maple Desk, with exposed dovetailed top, molded edge lid with breadboard ends, interior fitted with six pigeonholes and eight drawers, four graduated molded edge drawers below with brass batwing pulls, set on a bracket base, 41 1/2” high, 35 1/2” x 19”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
An Elderly Wealthy but Grim Couple, probably Bostonians, oil on mahogany panels, ca. 1830, she is depicted wearing a sheer lace trimmed full bonnet, in a black dress with gold and white fringed trim, holding a gilt bound book in her right hand displaying a gold band ring, a gilt trimmed chair visible under her arm; he is in a black coat with gilt buttons, and a vivid green striped lemon yellow waistcoat, tall cravat, his left hand tucked behind one button, housed in the original restored frames, dark brown box with gold molded interior, OS: 32 1/2” x 27”, SS: 26” x 20 1/2”, both very well restored, having repaired shrinkage cracks.
$4,000-5,000
Vintage Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror, early 20th c., with gilded phoenix bird at top, glass within a molded edge frame with carved and gilded inner lip, wooden back panel, 37 1/2” x 18”. Silvering losses at base.
$500-700
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2190 CHIPPENDALE FRETWORK MIRROR WITH PHOENIX
2189 PAIR OF AMERICAN FOLK ART PORTRAITS
2188 QUEEN ANNE SLANT LID DESK
2187 PAKISTANI BOKHARA CARPET (9’3” X 12’)
2186 HEPPLEWHITE CARD TABLE
2190
2189
2188
2187
2186
2191 TABRIZ CARPET (7’10” X 10’)
Northwest Persia, lobed diamond medallion with matching pendants and spandrels in sky blue, rose, tan-gold, red, and navy blue on the red field filled with floral sprays, tan vine and palmette border. Overall good condition with some cat scratches and repairs at one end.
$1,500-2,000
19th c. Carved Figured Mahogany Settee, ca. 1830, having a curved and scroll carved crest, carved cornucopia form arms, striped silk upholstery to front and back, front legs with floral and acanthus leaf carved returns and paw form feet, turned back legs, with casters, 36 1/2” high, 87” x 23”. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,200
2193 PR DOUBLE LEMON TOP ANDIRONS
Pair of Early 19th c. American Classical Cast Brass Belted Lemon Top Andirons, with hexagonal shafts, spurred cabriole legs and ball form feet, wrought iron log holders, 18 1/4” high, 8 1/2” x 16 3/4”. $300-500
2194
See online catalog for translation into English from the original French. Framed in gold box frame, together in two window mat, under glass, 16 1/2” x 20”, 9 12” x 11” letter, folded and foxed, 8” x 5” stipple engraving. Lafayette returned to the US on Aug 14, 1824, arriving at Staten Island. $2,000-3,000
19th c. Cherry Four-Drawer Chest, having cockbeaded edge drawers with tiger maple and crossbeaded fronts, oval brass eagle and stars decorated pulls, with a shaped apron and French feet, 35” high, 41” x 21”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
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2195 FEDERAL BOWFRONT CHEST
FRAMED 1824 LETTER FROM LAFAYETTE WITH ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF THE SAME YEAR
2192 AMERICAN CLASSICAL EMPIRE SOFA
2195
2194
2193
2192
2191
2196 CLASSICAL GILDED EGLOMISE MIRROR
Early 19th c. Mirror, having a molded edge cornice top with drop spheres, reverse painted top panel depicting an urn with flowers, mirror panel below, wooden back panel, 27” high, 17 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Replaced glass; paint losses. $500-700
THOMAS MIFFLIN
Governor’s Appointment, dated 26 July 1794, on the fully handwritten, signed by McKean in acceptance, attached to a partly printed 13” x 16 1/2” sheet wove paper dated 28 July, signed by Governor Thomas Mifflin, joined by paper seal. Lower right corner off, separating at one fold.
Thomas McKean succeeded Thomas Mifflin as Governor in 1799. So this is a document signed by the first and second governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mifflin wrote the State Constitution. See online catalog for complete details.
$10,000-15,000
Cherry Sewing Stand, with applied edge octagonal top, two cockbeaded edge drawers with figured maple fronts, set on turned and fluted legs, 28” high, 21 1/4” x 17 1/4”. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,200
American Federal Period Inlaid Kneehole Desk, early 19th c., in mahogany with boxwood and ebony inlay, having pull-out side shelves, crossbanded and string inlaid long drawer and two short drawers below with round drop bail pulls, set on inlaid tapered square legs, 31” high, 31” x 20 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$800-1,200
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2200 HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY DESK
2199 BOKHARA CARPET (9’4” X 12’3”)
Seven columns of nineteen characteristic guls in rose, red, black and ivory on the ivory field with ivory octagonal border. Good pile with various stains. $800-1,200
2198 SHERATON SEWING STAND
2197 APPOINTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA CHIEF JUSTICE THOMAS MCKEAN (LATER GOVERNOR), 1794, MADE & SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
2200
2199
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2197
2196
2201 PAIR OF AMERICAN PORTRAITS IN PERIOD GOLD FRAMES
The Parson and His Wife, ca. 1830s, oil on canvas, unsigned; he is depicted with his arm resting on his secretary, near a penholder, the shelves full of Biblical study books like “Clarke’s Commentary”. He is seated in an upholstered chair, backed by wine colored drapes, looking directly at the viewer with a smile flickering across his features. His wife is simply coiffed and dressed, having a fringed silk shawl over her shoulders, her place held in a book with a forefinger. Housed in the original matching gilt cove frames, OS: 34” x 31”, SS: 28 1/2” x 24 1/2”, cleaned, relined and restored.
$3,000-5,000
2202 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848) PRE-PRESIDENTIAL LETTER
ALS to Samuel Ewing, Esq. of Philadelphia; JQ Adams as Secretary of State (1817-1825) under James Monroe, on D. AMES watermarked laid paper, with free frank signed envelope.
Text: “Sir, Agreeably to the Request in your Letter of the 27th ult. and the Suggestion of Mr. Hammett, our Consul at Naples, I have the pleasure to transmit to you the enclosed Certificate of this Department, that the Droit d’ Aubaine is not in force in the United States. I am respectfully, Sir, your obdt. and very humble sevt. John Quincy Adams”. Sheet folded and dimpled, envelope stained, toned and torn.
2204 18TH C. HAND DRAWN MAP OF VERMONT
$1,000-2,000
2203 CARVED FEDERAL PERIOD SOFA
Early 19th c. Mahogany Sofa, having a leaf and scroll carved top rail with figured mahogany inset panel, rolled arms centered with carved rosettes, nubby sage colored upholstery with matching braided trim, set on carved swan motif legs and paw form feet, 35 1/2” high, 93” wide x 25 1/2”, 18” high seat. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,000
Meticulously drawn map, ink and watercolor on laid paper, with captions, county seats boxed, unfortunately missing lower right corner, which probably had the surveyor’s name. Unframed, loose in foamcore folio. 18 1/2” x 13” sheet, folded, waterstained, but legible.
$300-400
2205 HEPPLEWHITE TAMBOUR DESK
Late 18th - Early 19th c. Mahogany Desk, with parquetry and string inlay, top section with string inlaid central door concealing a drawer and pigeon hole, flanked by tambour doors, each fronting an interior with two drawers and three pigeon holes, lower case having a fold-out writing surface with felted cover above four graduated drawers with stringing and crossbanded edges, round brass pulls, set on four French feet, 46 1/4” high, 39 1/4” x 19 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$800-1,200
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2204
2203
2202
2201
$1,000-1,200
Diminutive 19th c. American Chest, with top with string edging, four graduated drawers with Birdseye maple panels and ebony stringing, oval brass drop bail pulls, set on a shaped bracket base, 31 1/2” high, 33” x 17 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$800-1,000
From the Masonic laying of the cornerstone in the presence of the Marquis de Lafayette, who was a Mason, and Daniel Webster, who was the President of the Association. In reverse text, as it would be printed from the plaque, laid to board long ago, 12 1/2” x 8 1/2” sheet of laid paper, foxed, heaviest at edges, edge loss, text fully intact.
19th c. American Two-Part Desk, having top section with double doors with brass escutcheon and key that open to a fitted interior with fourteen assorted pigeon holes, eight drawers and a pen holder with removable top, lower section with crossbanded edge drop front writing surface with felted insert, three cockbeaded edge drawers below, shaped apron and turned legs, 55” high, 43 1/2” x 21”. Condition commensurate with age.
$800-1,200
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2210 FEDERAL PERIOND, GILT OVERMANTEL MIRROR Split Column with floral capitols, original thin glass, 16 1/2” x 43” x 3 1/2”. $400-600
2209 FEDERAL BIRDSEYE MAPLE DESK
2208 RARE 1825 BROADSIDE PRINTED DIRECTLY FROM THE ENGRAVED SILVER PLAQUE ON THE BUNKER HILL MONUMENT CORNERSTONE
2207 MAHOGANY & BIRDSEYE MAPLE CHEST
2206 CAUCASIAN RUG (3’X5’) Good condition. $1,000-1,500
2210
2209 2208
2207 2206
2212 MESHED CARPET (7’6” X 11’6”)
2211 PR OF EARLY 19TH C. AMERICAN PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN
A Young Sea Captain and His Wife, oil on porcelain, unsigned, probably Boston, circa 1825-1835, he in a blue short-waisted coat with brass buttons, holding a leather wallet; she in a dove grey dress with muttonchop sleeves, a ruffled bonnet, pin curled hair, showing her wedding band on crossed hand to wrist, so possibly wedding portraits, housed in matching oil gilt deep cove frames, OS: 13 3/4” x 11 3/4”, SS: 9 3/4” x 7 3/4”. Minor spotting, flaking.
Northeast Persia, features a large rosette medallion in navy, Persian blue, gold, and red on the wine field, with midnight blue spandrels and a midnight blue vine and palmette border. Some minor wear. $2,000-2,500
2213 SHERATON SEWING STAND
$800-1,200
Early 19th c. Mahogany Drop-Leaf Stand with Bag, having three drawers with bookmatched figured veneer fronts and wooden pulls, top drawer with hinged writing surface plus ink bottle and pen compartments, lower drawer fitted with bag, set on barley twist legs, 28 3/8” high, 18 1/2” x 17 3/4”, 9 1/2” leaves. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,200
2214 1854 CLERK’S COPY OF 1788 INKED LINEN MAP OF ORLAND MASS. ON THE PENOBSCOT (MAINE), UNFRAMED
Inscribed in cursive cartouche: “Plan of the Westerly part of the Township Number Two, on the east side of the Penobscot River with the lots Survey’d and laid out by the Proprietors of the said Township, by their Agents and Jacob Sherburne, Surveyor, done in July & August, 1788, Boston, November 11th, 1788, drawn by Samuel Treat, proprietors agent.” PLUS “Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Office, Boston, May 4th, 1854. This certifies that this plan is a true copy of the original plan, now on (sic) the files in the office, for Samuel Warner, Jr. Land Agent, Edw. A. Shelling, Clerk”. Countersigned on outside edge “R.J. Osgood, Orland”. Black ink line drawing with red and blue boundaries, on 29 1/2” x 37” waxed lightweight linen, some soiling, small splits to edges, away from drawing. $1,000-2,000
2215 CHIPPENDALE CHERRY BOWFRONT CHEST
18th c. American Four Drawer Chest, having an overhanging top with parquetry inlaid edge, graduated cockbeaded edge drawers with brass oval drop bail pulls and brass escutcheons (with key), set on a shaped bracket base, 33” high, 42 1/2” x 22”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
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2216 TABRIZ “HUNTING” CARPET (12’2” X 16’10”)
Overall design of flowering pole trees, leafy vines, various animals and hunters on horseback in rust, midnight blue, gold, sky blue and red on the ivory field with rust vine and palmette border. Good condition.
$3,000-5,000
$600-800
Ca. 1800 Mahogany Desk or Server, with overhanging top, three top drawers over two small drawers with round drop bail pulls, central shaped kneehole, set on square tapered legs, 31” high, 42 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
Rectangular, with fatigued white painted frame having bronze corners. 15 1/2” x 32”. $300-400
$400-600
Early 19th c. Sheraton Drop Leaf Oval Table, with shaped drop leaves, single drawer with brass eagle and shield drop bail pull, set on turned and reeded legs, 27 3/4” high, 34” x 20 3/4”, 11 3/4” leaves. Condition commensurate with age.
Appointment as Attorney of the United States for the District of Maine for four years (1902-1906) Isaac Watson Dyer (1855-1937), signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by US Attorney General Philander C. Knox (1901–1904). Dated 13th Jan, 1902. 16” x 19 1/2” vellum with red paper seal, rolled in the original Department of Justice mailing tube, having postal cancel of Jan 22 from Washington DC, soiled, vertical bends, Knox autograph has faded, TR is still bold. $1,000-1,500
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2220 PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT 1902 DOCUMENTISAAC W. DYER OF MAINE
2219 FEDERAL MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
2218 SMALL BULLSEYE CORNER EMPIRE MIRROR
2217 HEPPLEWHITE SERVER
2220
2219
2218
2217
2216
2221 MAHAL RUG (10’7” X 13’7”)
20th Century. Overall Herati design with central medallion in red, Persian blue, ivory, rust and green on the midnight blue field, with a botanical border in rust, green, navy blue and ivory. Overall even wear. $2,000-3,000
Early 19th c. Diminutive Brass Mounted Concave Front Sideboard, having a cross banded front with flame mahogany veneered drawers, with central drawer and two smaller drawers on each side, original brass drop bail pulls, paneled sides, set on turned barley twist legs, 38” high, 39” x 19 5/8”. Condition commensurate with age. $600-800
2223 ANTIQUE OSHAK RUG (9’ X 12’)
Room Size Carpet, with red field and yellow border. Good condition. $1,000-2,000
19th c. Inlaid Hepplewhite Card Table, hexagonal shape top with string inlay, book matched flame mahogany frieze with stringing, set on string inlaid square tapered legs, 28 3/4” high, 36” x 15 3/4” (closed), 31 1/2” (open). Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,000
2225 CHERRY MINIATURE CHEST
19th c. Four-Drawer Chest, in cherry wood with burl walnut veneer top and drawer fronts, having brass batwing pulls, set on a bracket base, 20 1/2” high, 17” x 12”. Condition commensurate with age. $600-800
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2224 MAHOGANY CARD TABLE
2222 FEDERAL MAHOGANY SERVER
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2224
2223
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2221
2226 AFSHAR RUG (5’2” X 7’)
South Persia, overall design of flower filled vases in maroon, midnight, Persian, and sky blue, gold and aubergine on the tan field with maroon meander border. Even wear with some mothing. $1,500-2,000
19th c. Creamer by John L. Westervelt (Newburgh, NY, active ca. 18261850), with scroll form handle, lobed top and repousse floral and scroll decoration, with engraved presentation “A.H. Rowan Keitland from A.H.R.K., July 22nd, 1865”, 4 1/2” high, 5 1/2” x 2 3/4”, 3.86 ozt. Good condition. $200-300
2228 CHODOR RUG (4’4” X 8’)
West Turkestan, staggered columns of “ertman” guls in red, blue-green, ivory, and midnight blue on the rust field, with rust and blue-green “ashik” gul and diamond border. Overall even wear with some minor repairs. $2,500-3,500
Early 19th c. Four-Drawer Chest, in birch with red stained finish, having a single plank top with incised edge, graduated drawers with scored edges and later oval drop bail pulls, set on tall turned legs, 39” high, 40 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Surface wear commensurate with age.
$800-1,200
2230 SHERATON ONE-DRAWER STAND
19th c. Walnut Side Table, with cookie corner top, single drawer with wooden pull, set on turned legs, 28” high, 17 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$300-400
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2229 STATE OF MAINE CHEST
2227 AMERICAN COIN SILVER JUG
2230
2229
2228
2227
2226
$800-1,200
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, with shaped molded edge top, four graduated cockbeaded edge drawers with string inlay, brass drop bail pulls and escutcheons (with key), set on a shaped bracket base, 32” high, 31 1/2” x 21”. Condition commensurate with age.
19th c. Mahogany Three-Drawer Sewing Stand, having a molded edge top with D-shape leaves, above drawers with Birdseye maple panels and ebony stringing, brass pulls and escutcheons, top drawer interior with felted writing surface and pen/ink bottle compartments, second drawer fitted with dividers, set on ring turned and barley twist legs with casters, 28 1/2” high, 18” x 18”, 9 1/2” leaves. Surface wear.
$700-900
Central Persia. Overall Herati variant design in red, rose, sky blue, bluegreen and gold on the tan-ivory field with tan-ivory vine and palmette border. Some minor wear to center.
Ca. 1830s Country Sheraton Four Drawer Chest, with red and black grain painted surface, overhanging molded edge top, dovetailed drawers with oval beehive repousse pulls (replacements), set on turned legs, 45 1/2” high, 45” x 20”.
$800-1,200
$1,000-1,500
$800-1,000
Early 19th c. Mahogany Stand, having a cookie corner top with spool turnings below, top cockbeaded edge drawer with wooden pulls above a lower drawer fitted with sewing bag, set on turned and fluted legs, 28 1/2” high, 19 5/8” x 16 7/8”. Surface wear commensurate with age.
Overall design of flowering vines, serrated leaves and palmettes in red, gold, sage, and tan on the tan-gold field with beige tree-form border. Good pile with some stains.
$1,800-2,200
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2236 MAHAL DESIGN CARPET (8’8” X 12’2”)
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2235 FEDERAL SEWING BAG STAND
2234 GRAIN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS
2233 SILK NAIN RUG (3’2” X 5’)
2232 SHERATON DROP-LEAF WORK STAND
2231 CHIPPENDALE SERPENTINE CHEST
2235
2234
2233
2232
2231
2236
19th c. Mahogany Table, having single drawer (and faux drawer) with brass round drop bail pulls, barley twist legs with brass caps and casters, 28 3/4” high, 38 7/8” x 26”, 13” leaves. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,200
American Empire Book Matched Mahogany Table, ca. 1840, having a hinged pivoting top with storage below, curved apron, set on a scrolled center pedestal and stepped rectangular base with casters, 29” high, 36” x 17 3/4” (opens to a 36” x 36” table). Condition commensurate with age.
$500-800
Ca. 1800
age.
$300-500
Corner Washstand, having a shaped backsplash with shelf, top surface with cut-outs for bowl and two cups, lower shelf with small drawer below, set on square curved legs with lower shaped stretcher, 44” high, 20 1/2” x 14”. Condition commensurate
Overall design with flowering vines, palmettes and weeping willows in gold, terra-cotta and pale rose on the taupe field with a pale rose vine and palmette border. Good pile, colors fading. $2,500-3,000
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2241 USHAK CARPET (8’ X 9’4”)
2240 HEPPLEWHITE WASHSTAND
Mahogany
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2239 FLAME MAHOGANY GAME TABLE
2238 AFSHAR RUG (4’10” X 8’6”) Made in South Persia. Rows of palmettes in midnight and sky blue, rose, and blue-green on the pale gold field with a rose vine and palmette border. Some areas of wear and mothing. $800-1,200
2237 NEW YORK SHERATON DROP-LEAF TABLE
2241
2240
2239
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2237
2243 FLEMISH STYLE ARMCHAIR
2242 LATE 17TH C. MARITIME HARBOR SCENE, SCHOOL OF BONAVENTURA PEETERS (FLEMISH, 1614-1652)
Dutch Warship Departing, the Admiral’s Launch returning to the pier, gated harbor and large city to left, round fort to the right, oil on canvas, unsigned, in modern gold cove frame, OS: 30” x 38”, SS: 26” x 34”, cleaned and relined, retouched.
1900’s vintage, upholstered in a foliate tapestry with large brass domed tacks rimming the edge of the arched back, open arms with leafy carvings, scrolled ends resting on ring turned urn stanchions, reticulated scrolled leaf stretchers, raised on ring and urn turned front legs, H-stretcher, the front legs having lion paw feet. 17” seat, 28” arms, 44 1/2” back, 25 1/2” x 29 1/2”, very good condition. $500-700
2244 CLAUDE LE (GELLEE) LORRAIN (FRANCE, CA. 1600-1682)
$10,000-20,000
2245 JEAN-BAPTISTE PATER (FRANCE, 1695-1736)
“The Carnival”, oil on canvas, unsigned, title and artist on frame tag. Housed in a carved and gilded matched corner frame, OS: 26 1/2” x 31”, SS: 19” x 23 1/2”, untouched.
$20,000-30,000
“View in Southern France”, oil on canvas, unsigned, depicting a pastoral valley with multiple figures, featuring a Roman bridge and temple, mountain and ancient tree lined road, and a distant walled town on a lake. Housed in a 19th c. low relief gilt gesso frame, tag giving title and artist’s name, OS: 29” x 42”, SS: 23” x 36”, cleaned and relined. $40,000-60,000
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2246 LATE 17TH C. MARITIME HARBOR SCENE
A Dutch Warship Departing an Italian Port, the pier framed by ancient ruins, smaller craft abound. Oil on canvas, unsigned, in a modern gold cove frame, OS: 30” x 46 1/2”, SS: 25” x 41 1/2”, fine craquelure, relined.
2247 GERARD SEGHERS (FLEMISH, 1591-1651) SIGNED BY ARTIST
“Der Auferstandene Christus” (The Risen Christ), oil and colored glazes on copper, signed with initials on the sarcophagus seal, in carved and gilt modern frame, depicting Christ ascending in his glory waving the banner with the Cross of St George, soldiers gathered around the tomb asleep and awakened, the sun rising behind, in modern carved gilt frame, OS: 34” x 30”, SS: 24 3/4” x 19 3/4”, light bends at top and to right edge, scattered small scale retouching, revarnished. Said to be the largest Dutch painting on copper on the west coast. Includes letter of authentication from Peter C. Sutton, Director Emeritus of the Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT. For many generations this was the property of a prominent merchant family in Vera Cruz, Mexico; via San Diego collector.
$50,000-60,000
2248
CONTINENTAL RELIGIOUS ALMS BOX
$10,000-20,000
Late Medieval Style Italian Leather Covered Wooden Chest, likely a 19th c. Grand Tour copy of a 15th c. piece, having a pagoda form lid with top slot, with raised and polychrome painted figural religious scenes - the raising of Lazarus on the front panel, and Noli me tanere on the back, with early staple hinges, escutcheon (missing lock), 10 1/4” high, 13 1/2” x 6 3/4”. Worm damage; leather losses; surface wear commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
2249 PAIR OF FLEMISH COLLOQUIAL TAVERN PAINTINGS
School of David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690), ca.1700, oil on mitered walnut panels, depicting two different scenes of people drinking and smoking, one of three men smoking, the other of two men and a woman; the more boorish man is relieving himself, in gold painted molded frames, OS: 11” x 13 1/2”, SS: 7” x 9 3/4”, good condition.
$6,000-8,000
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2248
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2246
2251 EUROPEAN BRONZE MORTARS
2250 NORWEGIAN WOODEN TANKARD
Early Carved Treen Drinking Vessel, 18th or 19th c., having a domed lid with “John Johnsen Mikklejeol” in raised letters and painted monogram center, carved cow form thumbpiece, later rosemaled side, footed base, 7 3/4” high, 7 3/4” x 5 7/8”. Old inletted repairs.
$600-800
Lot of (3) 17th - 18th c. Mortars, two with pestles, one with side handles, 3 1/2” to 5” high, 7 1/2” and 10” long pestles. Wear commensurate with age.
$700-900
An Elderly Couple drinking in a tavern interior, School of David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690), ca. 1700, oil on mitered walnut panel, in gold painted molded frame, OS: 10” x 8 1/2”, SS: 6” x 4 1/2”, flaking.
$2,000-3,000
2253
The Scheming Drunkard, oil on panel, unsigned, housed in a Victorian gold painted gesso frame, two wax seals on back. OS: 18” x 16”, SS: 10 1/2” x 8 1/2”, good condition.
$2,000-3,000
“Ecce Homo”, a member of the Sadducees in jeweled turban presents Jesus to the crowds, mocking his “crown and sceptre”, wrist bindings sketched in above an illegible inscription, oil on elm panel, in what appears to be the original frame, OS: 16 1/2” x 14”, SS: 12” x 9 1/2”, slightly bowed.
$2,500-3,500
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2254 17TH C. NORTHERN EUROPEAN OLD MASTER PAINTING
ADRIAEN JANSZ VAN OSTADE (NETHERLANDS, 1610-1685)
2252 FLEMISH COLLOQUIAL TAVERN PAINTING
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2253
2252
2251
2250
Portrait of a Young Man, oil on linen laid to cardboard, signed lower right “J. Heintz” with illegible numerals below, possibly cut from a larger painting, 3 1/2” x 3 3/8”. Craquelure and minor paint losses. $2,000-3,000
Christ in the Garden of Gesthemane, the Angel Offering the Cup, graphite and charcoal on laid paper, unsigned, dated 1589 lower left, unframed, 8 1/2” x 11” sheet, soiled, light bends, small burn spot on left, small chafed spot right edge, bits of blue paper glued on back. $600-800
Oil on canvas, in the Italian Renaissance style, in a molded panel walnut frame, OS: 32 1/2” x 27”, SS: 23 1/2” x 19”, craqueleure to background.
$800-1,000
Mary in Ascension, oil on coarse linen, unsigned, having a painted baroque surround, rectangular format, unframed, 17 1/2” x 11”, loss to edges, relined, fine craquelure. $800-1,000
“Entry of the Animals into Noah’s Ark”, oil on copper, unsigned, inscribed “Breughel” verso on otherwise illegible label, housed in what appears to be the original handcarved gold and black Venetian frame, OS: 12 1/2” x 14”, SS: 4 1/2” x 17”, with old restoration.
$800-1,000
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2259 FLEMISH SCHOOL OLD MASTER PAINTING, MANNER OF JAN BREUGHEL THE YOUNGER
2258 17TH C. EASTERN EUROPEAN VIRGIN MARY PAINTING
2257 19TH C. UNSIGNED MADONNA AND CHILD PAINTING
2256 OLD MASTER DRAWING, UNFRAMED
2255 JOSEF HEINTZ I (SWISS, 1564-1609)
2259
2258
2257
2256
2255
2260 J. VAN DEN BOSCHE (18TH C. BELGIUM)
The Knife Sharpener, oil on elm panel, signed lower right and dated 1793 on the frame of the grindstone frame, depicting a mother with two children rather furtively dropping coins into the tradesman’s hand while he looks behind him. Housed in a good replica gilt frame, OS: 18 1/2” x 20 1/2”, SS: 10 3/4” x 12 3/4”, cracked, but not warped. $1,500-2,000
2261
Naive narrative panels, oil on paper laid to wooden panels, unsigned but with initials on some bales, etc, date of 1755 on one. (Referring to painting date or scene date?). Four out of the five have matching black and gold molded frames. OS: 15 1/2” x 25 1/2” each, SS: 12 1/2” x 20 1/2”, losses to edges, one large chip. From the archives of AG Zimmermann, St. Gallen, Switzerland. $1,500-2,500
Tombstone form, unframed, the single haloed figure riding on a star studded cloud with the help of three cupids, rising towards the all-seeing eye, all on a gilt background, 34 3/4” x 18”, some retouching. $1,000-2,000
Portrait of an Allegorical Figure of Youth, or the Greek Goddess Hebe, a young woman in white robe and crimson mantel, one breast bared, a blooming plant in her raised right hand. Oil on mitered mahogany panel, housed in a handcarved red walnut frame, OS: 21 1/2” x 18 3/4”, SS: 14 1/2” x 11 3/4”, some flaking.
$600-800
(5) Birdseye Views of 17th c. English Country Estates, handcolored copper etchings by Jan Kip after the original paintings by Leonard Knyrff (1650-1721) for “Britannia Illustrata”, also known as “Views of Several of the Queens Palaces and also of the Principal Seats of the Nobility & Gentry of Great Britain” published 1707–09. All unframed, matted ld Print Shop stamps on mounts.
$1,500-2,500
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2264 JOHANNES ‘JAN’ KIP (NETHERLANDS, 1653-1722)
2263 NEO-CLASSICAL PAINTING
2262 LATE 18TH C. CENTRAL EUROPEAN PAINTED PANEL PORTRAIT OF A SAINT
(5) 18TH C. FOLK ART PAINTINGS OF THE 17TH C. SWISS LINEN MANUFACTURE CENTERED IN ST. GALLEN
2264
2263
2262
2261
2260
Elderly farmer seated outside his cottage shaving his blisters, watched by his boy from a window; his dog stealing a mouse from a cat at his feet, oil on canvas, unsigned, ca. 1850, housed in a deep cove Victorian gold frame, OS: 32” x 28”, SS: 25” x 21”, cleaned and relined, craquelure, minor frame loss. $800-1,200
Rotund Man with Pipe and Tankard, oil on wood, signed “L. Obersteiner, Munchen (Munich)” upper right, unframed, 8 3/4” x 6 3/8”. Abrasions at edges; scratches with paint loss lower right. $500-700
Portrait of a Shepherd Boy in Winter Kit, oil on linen, unsigned, artist identified by tag on frame, housed in a gilt gesso matched corner frame, OS: 29 1/2” x 20 1/2”, SS: 22 3/4” x 13 3/4”, small indentation above his head. $1,500-2,500
Large Early 19th c. English Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy, with ivory stringing, lid handle, set on metal ball form feet, velvet lined lid, fitted interior with central mixing bowl well flanked by two removable hinged lid tea compartments with traces of foil lining, 6 1/2” high, 12” x 6”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
George III Period English Satinwood Drop Leaf Table, late 18th c., with polychrome painted floral decoration, ebony stringing and rosewood crossbanding, single drawer with brass pulls, set on square tapered legs, with brass casters, oak secondary wood, 27 1/4” high, 17 1/2” x 28”, 9 3/4” leaves. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
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2269 PAINT DECORATED PEMBROKE TABLE
2268 BLONDE TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
2267 LASZLO PATAKY (HUNGARY, 1857-1912)
2266 LUDWIG OBERSTEINER (AUSTRIA, 1857- ?)
2265 19TH C. CONTINENTAL FARMING GENRE SCENE
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2268
2267
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2265
“The Broken Jug", oil on canvas, signed lower left, label verso from Dawson Gallery of Annapolis, MD. A British country genre scene depicting two young mothers in 19th c. English landscape with a Tudor cottage behind. Their children are gathered around them at stream’s edge as one young boy tries to piece together a pottery jug his brother broke. His sisters are disdainful or forgiving, the tension is broken by the dog begging for the baby’s treat and the gossips in a nearby doorway. Housed in a gold acanthus leaf deep cove frame with dusty rose velvet liner, OS: 45 1/2” x 38”, SS: 35 1/2” x 27 1/2”, cleaned and relined, overall light craquelure, stretcher impression, spots lower right. $6,000-8,000
2271 GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BLUE JOHN TABLE LAMP
Late 19th c. Neoclassical Style Carved Urn Form Base, having ormolu goat head side handles, laurel leaves and floral swags, atop a square pedestal, wired in the 20th c. as a table lamp, set on a square metal base, single socket fixture with harp, finial, 38 1/2” high, 19 3/4” x 13 1/2”. Gilding losses, otherwise good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,500-2,500
$2,000-3,000
Pair of English Sterling Lidded Serving Pieces, by silversmith William Bennett, London 1806, rectangular shape with gadrooned rims, each with engraved crest of lion rampant in shield below a knight’s helmet, with wooden handles and feet. 4 1/2” high, 11 3/4” x 8 1/4”, 113.5 ozt. With silver plated warming bases.
“Susannah”, oil on canvas, monogram and date of 1885 lower left on step. Artist name and title tag on frame, also titled on period exhibition label verso. Depicts the virtuous young woman at the baths, prior to becoming subject to the blackmailing of the lascivious Elders. Pre-Raphaelite handling, influenced by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, (UK/Netherlands, 1836-1912), who was a close friend. Housed in the original gilt gesso frame, OS: 17 1/2” x 13”, SS: 13 1/2” x 9”, minor frame loss, painting is in fine condition. Susanna and the Elders is a narrative included in the Book of Daniel (as chapter 13). $4,000-6,000
(2) Pieces of 18th c. English Blue & White Porcelain, by Worcester, incl: Lidded oval tureen, Flowers and Butterflies pattern, with applied branch and floral design side handles and lid finial, gadrooned edge, painted blue crescent mark on base, affixed foil label from Matthew & Elizabeth Sharpe Antiques (PA), 6 1/2” high, 11 1/2” x 8 1/4”, restored break, base interior rim chips; and Pine Cone pattern serving plate, with applied branch and floral form side handles, gadrooned rim, painted blue crescent mark on base, 11” x 9 1/2”, restored breaks. $600-800
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2274 DR. WALL PERIOD WORCESTER TUREEN & SERVING PLATE
2273 FREDERICK GOODALL, R.A. (UK/EGYPT, 1822-1904)
2272 PR GEORGE III STERLING ENTREE WARMING DISHES
2270 JOHN O. BANKS (UK, ACTIVE 1856-1873)
2274
2273
2272
2271
2270
2275 ERNEST ALBERT CHADWICK (UK, 1876-1955)
“The Pond at the Hill, Hampstead, London”, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, titled on labels from Christopher Wood Gallery of 141 New Bond Street, London. Housed in gilt cove frame with beaded liner, with french ruled mat under glass, OS: 24” x 19 1/2”, SS: 14” x 10”
$3,500-5,000
English Queen Anne Style Games Table, having a shaped top with burl veneer inset center surrounded by parquetry inlay, top folds open to felted playing surface and recessed cups at corners, shaped apron with single cockbeaded edge end drawer, set on cabriole legs with slipper feet, 30” high, 26 1/2” x 14 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
(UK, ACTIVE 1821-1867)
The Royal Mail Coach Crossing a Highland Fox Hunting Course, (cipher of Queen Victoria), oil on canvas, signed lower left, in vintage water gilt gesso frame, OS: 24 1/2” x 30 1/2”, SS: 19 1/2” x 25 1/2”, cleaned and relined. $1,500-1,800
English Regency Period Stepped Lid Tea Caddy, with canted corners, exuberant floral design mother-of-pearl marquetry inlaid lid and front panels, set on wooden bun form feet, velvet lined lid, two interior lidded compartments, 5 1/2” high, 7” x 4”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
“The Storm”, drypoint on ivory laid paper with illegible watermark, signed in plate lower right, dated 1861, sheet: 8” x 12 1/2”, impression: 6” x 11”, lightly toned, laid to cardstock, edge rippling. Old label verso reads “Genuine Whistler bought of Wunderlich & Co. (New York) by Isaac W. Dyer. His property.” Isaac Watson Dyer (1855-1937) was a successful lawyer and politician in Portland, ME. His country ‘cottage’ remains standing in Gorham. $1,500-2,000
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2279 JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER (UK, 1834-1903)
2278 MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
2277 JOHN ANTHONY PULLER
2276 WALNUT CARD TABLE
2279
2278
2277
2276
2275
2281 ROBERT BUCHAN NISBET (UK, 1857-1942)
2280 GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDY BY SOLOMON HOUGHAM
Unusual English Sterling Silver Locking Double Cover Tea Caddy, hallmarked London, October 11, 1804-May 28, 1805, by Solomon Hougham, with key, swing handle top and side escutcheon, one side engraved with West family crest (griffin and ducal coronet) and motto “Jour de ma vie” (day of my life), other side engraved with bird and olive branch, 5” high (handle down), 7” x 5”, good condition; PLUS Tea scoop with ivory handle, hallmarked Birmingham 1820 by Ledsam & Vale, 4 3/8” long, 7/8” wide, small dent; 22.62 ozt.
“A Moorland Sky, Barden, Crieff”, oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled and signed verso, a lovely Scottish landscape view, in a wooden frame with silvered lip, OS: 23 1/4” x 29 1/4”, SS: 17 1/4” x 23 1/4”. Good condition.
$600-800
2282 INLAID MAHOGANY LIQUOR BOX WITH DECANTERS
$1,000-1,500
2283 (2) FRAMED ENGLISH GARDEN ARCHITECTURAL HANDCOLORED
ENGRAVINGS, FRAMED
Early 19th c. English Six-Bottle Tantalus, with lid and front panel conch shell paterae, crossbanded edges with parquetry and stringing, brass side handles, silk lined fitted interior containing (6) blown and gilt decorated stoppered decanters (5 1/2” high) and (1) cordial glass (4” high), chest: 7 1/2” high, 10” x 7”. Lid shrinkage crack; chip and repaired break to one decanter rim; missing one glass.
$800-1,200
18th c. Including: “Plan of the Physic Garden of Chelsea”, 1732, by Edward Oakley, Architect, London. Engraved by B. Cole. In water gilt molded frame, pale green mat, french ruled and gilt edged, OS: 30 1/2” x 23 1/2”, SS: 23 1/2” x 17”; PLUS “An Accurate Survey of the Botanic Gardens at Chelsea.. by John Haynes”, 1751, OS: 31” x 25”, SS: 24” x 18 1/2”, in matching frame and mat.
$400-600
2284 DIMINUTIVE QUEEN ANNE SLANT FRONT DESK
Mahogany Veneer with boxwood stringing, uncommon brass lock escutcheon, fitted oak valanced interior; pull out hinged desk supports, two drawers below with matching brasses, raised on ring and bell turned legs, turnip feet. 29” to working surface, 38” x 24” x 17” overall. $1,000-1,500
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2283
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2281
2280
English Regency Period Silver Mounted Tea Caddy, ca. 1820, having a block-front shape and skirted lower edge, with silver lid cartouche and escutcheon, metal stringing, having harlequin pattern mother-of-pearl panels inset to lid and front, set on wooden bun form feet, velvet lined lid, interior with two lidded compartments with traces of foil lining, 4 1/2” high, 7” x 4”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
English Sterling Silver Tankard by William Stroud, London, 1805, tapered cylindrical form with reeded body bands, flat lid with pierced thumbpiece, side engraved “HFA + ELT”, lid interior engraved “Warren Winslow, June 7, 1941”, 6 7/8” high, 7” x 4 1/4”, 28.45 ozt. Surface wear commensurate with age. Provenance: the Tuckerman/Lamb family of Boston $800-1,200
Pair of Heavy Hexagonal Candle Holders, each having a baluster stem with ball form knop, mid-stem hexagonal drip pan with engraved decoration and raised mask form bosses at each corner, and domed hexagonal base with demilune decorated edge, 11 1/4” high, 7 5/8” diam. Both with drilled shaft and base edge (for use as electric lamp base); rim abrasions and losses. $1,000-1,500
Self
English
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2289 GEORGE III TENT-TOP TEA CADDY
Ivory Octagonal Tea Caddy, late 18th c., with reeded ivory side panels, silver lid finial, escutcheon and shield shaped cartouche, tortoiseshell stringing and edging, paper lined interior, 4 1/2” high, 4” x 3”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
2288 AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (ENGLAND, 1723-1792)
portrait, oil on linen, unsigned, housed in a baroque style gold painted gesso frame. OS: 20” x 17”, SS: 13” x 11”, fine craquelure. $4,000-5,000
2287 PR 17TH C. BELL METAL CANDLESTICKS
2286 GEORGE III PERIOD SILVER TANKARD
2285 MOTHER-OF-PEARL & TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
2289
2288
2287
2286
2285
(3) Pieces of Early Silver Accessories, incl: George III period cream jug by Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II, London 1796, with bright cut engraved decoration, laurel wreath with engraved M monogram, 4 1/4” high; and Pair of Victorian bud vases by James Wakely & Frank Clark Wheeler, London 1893, ruffled rims and fluted lower bodies, domed bases, 4 5/8” high, 1 5/8” diam.; 6.92 ozt tw. Good condition. $300-500
Mid-18th c. English Candlestick, with square cut-corner base, knopped stem, 7 1/2” high, 4” sq. Rim dent, surface wear.
$300-400
Jacobean Style Oak Cabinet, composed of 17th c. carved panels mounted in a later frame and base; having a molded edge cornice and front with two doors and central inset panel with early relief carved figural decoration, both doors with early locks/latches (with keys); open storage interior with narrow shelf mounted to back wall; two drawers below with carved fronts and iron pulls; linenfold carved side panels; set on square legs; potboard lower shelf; 62 1/2” high, 44 1/2” x 18 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-2,000
English 18th c. Hexagonal Tea Caddy, surface covered with painted and gilded rolled paper in floral motifs, with lid finial, cloth lined interior, 5” high, 6” x 3 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
Pair of English George II Period Silver Salts by David Hennell I, London, 1836 & 1837, with hoof form feet, 1 1/2” high, 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”, side dents; PLUS Pair of sterling salt spoons by Watson Co. (Attleboro, MA), LR monogram, 3” long; 3.35 ozt. $200-300
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2294 PR DAVID HENNELL I STERLING FOOTED SALTS
2293 RARE GEORGE III ROLLED PAPER TEA CADDY
2292 ENGLISH COURT CUPBOARD
2291 18TH C. BRASS CANDLESTICK
2290 ENGLISH STERLING CREAMER & PR VASES
2294
2293
2292
2291
2290
2295 MAHOGANY WAKE TABLE
Late 18th c. Monumental Irish Chippendale Drop Leaf Table, with molded edge top, rounded drop leaves with gate leg supports, beaded edge apron, square fluted legs, 31” high, 137 1/4” (11’-5 1/4”) x 22 3/4”, 24” wide leaves. Surface wear, chip to end edge of one drop leaf. From the Haynes Collection $2,000-2,500
2296 JOHN BRETT (UK, 1831-1902)
Sheep in Coastal Pasture, oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated ‘96, titled verso “On Moray Heath near Portgordon” (Scotland), in modern gold frame, OS: 13 1/4” x 17 1/4”, SS: 7 1/2” x 11 1/2”. Cleaned and varnished. $600-800
2297 TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
Early 19th c. English Tea Caddy, having a domed lid and canted corners, with silver escutcheon and lid cartouche engraved AT, metal stringing, set on metal ball form feet, velvet lined lid and foil lined interior, 5 1/2” high, 6” x 4”. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,200
Classic Form in figured mahogany veneer, with painted iron dial marked “Thos. Stetson, Berwick”, having a bonnet with simple scrolled full pediment, tombstone top door, full round slender columns with brass fittings, cove moldings, painted dial featuring British warships with brackets having allegorical figures of the four continents, two inset molded panels to the stepped cabinets below, quarter column corners, eight-day time with seconds bit, and coil chime strike works. 83 1/2” (6’-11 1/2”) tall, excluding finials, 20” x 9”, good condition, not observed running. Lacking pendulum and weights $2,000-3,000
George IV Period Scottish Sterling Silver Ladle by David McDonald, Glasgow, 1825, with repousse floral decorated bowl, baleen twist handle, silver end cap, engraved JMT monogram to bowl underside, 17 1/4” long, 2 7/8” diam. bowl, 2.78 ozt. Surface wear, a few tiny bowl dents. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $200-300
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2299 DAVID MCDONALD SILVER TODDY LADLE
2298 LATE 18TH C. BRITISH CHIPPENDALE TALL CLOCK
2299
2298
2297
2296
2295
2300 PETITE TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
Early 19th c. English Dome Top Rectangular Tea Caddy, with curved corners, silver lid cartouche and escutcheon, metal stringing, set on wooden bun form feet, two interior lidded compartments with traces of foil lining, 4” high, 4 1/2” x 3”. Condition commensurate with age. $800-1,200
2301 BRITISH GRANDFATHER CLOCK
English Chippendale Tall Clock with contrasting veneers, featuring figural crotch doors and cabinet, broken scrolled pediment on bonnet, having three finials (center brass flanked two brass painted wood replacements), on fluted pediments, tombstone door with glass, flanked by fluted columns with brass Corinthian capitals and bases, cross banded trim, matching three panel lower case having quarter fluted column corners, highly raised panels with stringing edges, molded and fluted base, resting on ogee bracket feet. The works are 8-day time and strike, havng painted moon phases, Man-o-Wars at corners. Includes weights and pendulum, winder and key. 101” tall, 11” x 23”, lacking hands, veneer cracks in lower case. $1,000-1,500
2302 INLAID TRIPLE COMPARTMENT TEA CADDY
Late 18th - Early 19th c. Mahogany Tea Caddy, trimmed in mixed woods, lid with fan patera and corner inlay, crossbanded and parquetry edging, set on a bracket form base, three interior lidded compartments with traces of foil lining, 6” high, 11 1/2” x 5 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
2303 CHINESE EXPORT GILDED LACQUER TEA CADDY
19th c. Octagonal Tea Caddy, with painted chinoiserie decoration, set on dragon head form feet, interior with engraved pewter lidded tea container, 5” high, 7” x 4 1/2”. Good condition. $800-1,200
2304 ENGLISH CHIPPENDALE ARMCHAIR
18th c. Mahogany Armchair, crest rail with central scrolled panel and scrolled ears, pierced back splat carved with rosettes, curved arms, blue velvet upholstered slip seat, cabriole legs with shell carved knees and ball & claw feet, 38 1/4” high, 26 1/2” x 23 1/2”, 16” high seat. Surface wear.
$600-800
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2303
2302
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2300
19th c. English Mahogany Tea Caddy, with domed lid and canted sides, parquetry inlaid lid and sides, brass drop ring lid finials and side handles, ivory escutcheon, set on brass ball form feet, interior with two lidded compartments, 6” high, 10” x 6”. Condition commensurate with age.
$800-1,200
2306
Black Walnut, having an overhanging bullnose top, three-sided chip-carved deep skirt with a molded hinged door at center to access cabinet, raised on ring and urn turned legs, bottom conforming beaded edge shelf, 29 1/4” x 36” x 18”. $400-600
2307 VICTORIAN INLAID ROSEWOOD TEA CADDY
19th c. Sarcophagus Form Caddy, having a rosewood case with metal stringing and mother-of-pearl inlay, gadrooned top and base edge, set on wooden bun form feet, velvet lined lid, two interior lidded compartments with traces of foil lining, 7” high, 8” x 5”. Condition commensurate with age. $500-700
2308
Docketed as “Horse Guards 14 Jany 1831; Memorandum; The Service Companies of the 87th to proceed to the Maritius”. Bifold with blank interior. See online catalog for ALS. Signed “Appd. W.R.” and in red pencil: “Memo to Adj. General 18th Jany, Do to QMGen Do Letter to Lieut. Genl. Honble Sir C. Colville 1st February”. Mauritius, an Indian Ocean Island nation, was one of the leading providers of sugar at the time. This very year, the constitution of 1831 provided for a Council of Government, in which representation was largely by Europeans. $1,000-1,500
2309
(2) 19TH C. BRITISH TEA CADDIES
Including: Scottish Mauchline Ware tartan decorated caddy, with key, open interior, 5 1/2” high, 5” x 4 1/2”, surface wear; and Small satinwood caddy with mahogany crossbanding and inset oval burl panels to lid and sides, interior with traces of original foil lining, 4” high, 4 1/2” x 4”. Condition commensurate with age.
$600-800
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1831 MILTARY ORDER SIGNED BY KING WILLIAM IV OF ENGLAND (REIGNED 1830 - 1837)
18TH C. ENGLISH DEMILUNE TABLE
2305 INLAID DOME TOP TEA CADDY
2309
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2305
2310 18TH C. TWO-PART FRENCH PROVINCIAL ARMOIRE IN BLUE PAINT
Arch Topped Blue Painted Cabinet with deep stepped molding, below which are conforming molded drawers having working lock with original forged iron key, concealing a five-shelf tan painted interior; the lower case with molded receiver, holding two over two molded drawers with cast iron drop bail pulls, white interiors, the entirety resting on a molded convex base with double arch cutouts. 7’10” tall x 4’ x 19” at floor. Condition commensurate with age. $2,500-3,500
“Femme Devant”, depicting a semi-nude woman at the kitchen sink while dishabille, oil on canvas, signed lower right, also signed, titled and dated on back of canvas; housed in a replica Impressionist fatigued gold gesso frame with linen liner, OS: 27” x 31”, SS: 17 1/2” x 21 1/2”, good condition (frame loss).
$4,500-6,500
Dove Grey painted country armchairs, having three slat backs with applied ribbon carving at top, sinuous arms with turned urn posts, fluted tapering front legs, turned H-stretcher, 15 1/2” seats, 25 1/2” arms, 33 1/2” backs, 24” x 28”, fatigued finish.
$400-600
Red Headed Girl Reading a Newspaper, in a canary colored circle skirt, oil on canvas, signed lower left, ca. 1950, housed in a replica Impressionist fatigued gold gesso frame with linen liner, OS: 27 1/2 x 31 1/2”, SS: 17 1/2” x 21 1/2”, good condition (frame loss).
$4,500-6,500
Louis XVI lappet and bead frame, with reticulated crest consisting of arrows, sheaves of wheat and laurel crown, having old glass, 39” x 22”, some loss to gilding.
$600-800
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2314 18TH C. FRENCH GILT FRAMED ENTRY MIRROR
2313 MARCEL DYF (FRANCE, 1899-1985)
2312 PAIR OF FRENCH PROVINCIAL CANE SEAT ARMCHAIRS
2311 MARCEL DYF (FRANCE, 1899-1985)
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2315 ROGER CHAPELAIN MIDY (FRANCE, 1904-1992)
Drying the Nets, Brittany; oil on linen, signed lower left, signed and with artist’s address verso, housed in a fatigued gold molded panel frame with linen liner, OS: 34” x 41”, SS: 26” x 32”. $5,000-7,000
2316 LONG FRENCH PROVINCIAL FARM TABLE
Heavy Pine Plank Table with magnificent weathering from a great deal of outdoor exposure, five plank top with breadboard ends, exposed peg attachment, raised on 4” square chamfered legs with H-stretcher, concealed drawer at each end, 29 1/2” x 33” x 113” (9’-8”). $2,000-3,000
2317 JEAN ZUBER & CO. PANORAMIC NIAGARA FALLS WALLPAPER PANELS
Set of (9) 19th c. French Color Woodblock Panels, printed on heavy paper mounted on luan board, after a work by Jean Julien Deltil (France, 1791-1863), depicting a scene of Niagara Falls - centered by the sidewheel steamer Erie (1836-1841), with a horse-drawn rail coach filled with visitors to the left, and with figures in brightly colored 19th c. attire, including a group of African Americans and one Native American dancer, 72 1/4” high panels, (7) panels: 18 3/4” wide, (1) panel: 13 3/4” wide, (1) panel: 22 3/4” wide (note: one panel was cut down and added to another panel, possibly to accommodate a room corner for installation), overall width: 168 3/4” (14’-3/4”). Edge toning; minor fading; one stained area near base of panel with figures; scratch at center left edge of panel with African Americans. These are from the original series of thirty-two Zuber & Co. panoramic panels, “Vues d’Amerique du Nord” (Views of North America), all based on paintings by Deltil, depicting scenes that appealed to 19th c. Europeans, such as West Point, New York Bay, and Boston Harbor. A full original set of these panels, salvaged from a house under demolition by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, is installed in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House. $3,000-5,000
2318 SET OF (8) RUSH SEAT FRENCH PROVINCIAL DINING CHAIRS, (2) ARM / (6) SIDE
Rush Seat Walnut and Bent Oak, with shaped and curved ladderback, sinuous arms resting on ring and urn turned posts, heavy shaped front stretcher. Armchairs: 16” seat, 26 1/2” arms, 43 1/2” backs, 24 1/2” x 21”; Sides: 17” seats, 38” backs, 18 1/2” x 19”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
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2320 FRENCH BRONZE WALL CLOCK
2319 POST-IMPRESSIONIST WATERCOLOR OF A NUDE
Woman Reclining in Woods near Lake, watercolor on paper, illegibly signed lower right “Henry O H---”, in the original fatigued Impressionist matched corner frame, with dimensional linen mat, under plexiglass, OS: 22 1/2” x 29”, SS: 11 1/4” x 17 3/4”, lightly foxed. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
$1,000-1,500
$300-500
Early 20th c. Louis XVI Style Cast and Gilded Bronze Cartel Clock, time and strike movement (with key), having a hinged bezel with domed glass, white enamel face with black Roman numerals, movement stamped “Made in France” and “2106”, 13 3/4” x 7”. Overwound, not observed running; gilding losses.
2321 PAIR OF 19TH C. FRENCH RUSH SEAT PROVINCIAL ARMCHAIRS
Rush Seat Oak, with three curved splats having incised crests, sinuous arms resting on ring and urn turned posts, dowel stretchers, inverted urn feet. 15” seats, 24” arms, 32” backs, 20 1/2” x 22”, top off one upper slat.
$400-600
2322 FRENCH LARGE VERTICAL CARVED AND GILT PIER MIRROR RETAINING ORIGINAL HEAVY GREY SILVERED GLASS
Louis XV with reticulated crown, flaming vases on scrolled pediments, floral swags, roping to mirror edge, 74” x 38 1/2”, old glass has scuffed spot in the silvering.
$800-1,200
2323 FRENCH GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEL CASKET
Finely Crafted Dome Top Box, with ornate applied bands, swing handle top, hinged lid, velvet lined interior, 8 1/2” high (handle down), 10 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Good condition.
$800-1,200
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“View of Edinburgh”, a view of the old city, blue ballpoint ink on paper, signed lower center, titled lower right, in handcarved fatigued gold painted frame with grey muslin liner, matted under glass, OS: 25” x 31”, SS: 13 1/2” X 19 1/2” $1,000-1,500
18th c. Country Chairs with caned seats and backs, gold and black detailing on the chrome yellow painted frame, 17” seats, 33 1/2” backs, 18” x 21”, some wear, nice patina, sturdy. Includes tie-on cushions. $400-600
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Featuring
$800-1,200
Arranging Her Hair, watercolor on paper, unsigned. Depicting the subject seated with naked torso, wearing a pink skirt and a pink bow in her hair. Housed in an Impressionist style gilt frame, matted and glazed, OS: 15” x 13”, SS: 9 1/2” x 7 1/2”, minor frame loss. Private collection, Longboat Key, Florida.
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“Charles VII the Victorious on Horseback”, model cA. 1844, cast 1860/1909, bronze, signed on integral base “BARYE”, 11 1/2” x 10” x 4”, good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $2,000-3,000
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ANTOINE-LOUISE BARYE (FRANCE, 1795 - 1875)
2327 TRUMEAU MIRROR IN PALE GREEN CARVED FRAME
a frieze of crossed quivers and Roman fasces, laurel wreath and a pair of doves, ribbon bow. 53” x 27 1/2”. $600-800
ATTRIBUTED TO MARIE LAURENCIN (FRANCE, 1883-1956)
2325 PAIR OF FRENCH PROVINCIAL CANE SEAT CHAIRS IN YELLOW PAINT
JEAN DUFY (FRANCE, 1888-1964)
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2329 PORTRAIT OF AN 18TH C. FRENCH ROYALIST CONSPIRATOR JUDGE
Dean of Judges (Magistrat) under Louis XVI, in typical wig and costume, oil on canvas, unsigned but inscribed upper left “A Debierne Doyen des MDs. Pelletiers et des Juges, et Consuls”. He is depicted holding a large open book, spines of books behind read “Memoire et Bills”. Unframed, 36 1/4” x 28 3/4”, relined and revarnished long ago, overall fine craquelure. Debierne served as Commissary to the child Louis VII while he was imprisoned in the tower. The Judge was a member of the “Brotherhood of Liberation”, formed to save the “Little Capet’’ Regent Prince from the Convention of 1795, with fellow Royalist Doisy, Fenouil and Gomin. $2,000-3,000
2330 FRENCH ARMOIRE
18th c. Provincial Walnut Cabinet, with double paneled doors having scrolled molding edges around panels, double recessed side panels with front fluted corners, top center panel has double recessed shaped decoration with center oval and 5” stepped cornice molding, scrolled serpentine skirt with knee legs on scrolled foot, six panel back; five-shelf interior (four replaced) with adjustable height corners, ornate brass leaf key escutcheon plates; the doors with full length brass hinges, pegged construction, 90”H x 64”W x 20”D. Good condition, warm old finish. Condition commensurate with age. $1,500-2,500
Matched Pair of Historical Scenes from the Great Turkish War of 1683-1699, depicting Ottoman cavalry fighting Europeans outside Fortified Towns, probably in Hungary, which was lost and retaken by the Holy Roman forces; oil on linen, with label verso from the E.B. Croker Art Gallery (The Art Museum of the City of Sacramento) exhibition “The Collecting Muse: The Nathalie and Hugo Weisgall Collection”, August 30 to October 12, 1974, catalog no. 52. Housed in a vintage hand carved gilt frames, OS: 16 31/2” x 22 3/4””, SS: 11 1/2” x 17 3/4”. Cleaned and relined, minor retouching. From the estate of Hugo & Nathalie Weisgall, Rockport, ME $6,000-8,000
Very Tall Grandfather Clock in molded inlaid mahogany case with arched top bonnet having affixed 8-day time and chime strike brass works, etched brass dial marked “Tempi fugit”, side windows, with gilt brass spandrels, pinwheel inlay, panel sides, 9’ 2” tall, 14 1/2” x 24” at top of bonnet, lacking weights and pendulum. Working condition unknown. Includes winding keys, but lacks door and bonnet lock key.
$1,000-2,000
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Memorial Needlework in silk on silk with gold bullion, depicting Archangel Michael casting Lucifer into Hell, the inscription reading “Le 28 7bre l’An 1818. Protegeznous maintenant, el a l’heur de la mort”. In modern gold molded frame, under glass, OS: 16 1/2” x 12 1/2”, SS: 15” x 11”, fine condition.
$800-1,200
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FRENCH RAISED TRAPUNTO NEEDLEWORK WITH ANGEL, 1818
2332 FRENCH PROVINCIAL TALL CLOCK
2331 FOLLOWER OF JACQUES COURTOIS (FRANCE, 1621–1676)
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2334 FRENCH CYLINDER DESK WITH CABINET
19th c. Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk, having a marble top with brass gallery, upper cabinet with two glass doors and adjustable height shelf insert, atop a desk with cylinder door, interior fitted with six pigeon holes above two drawers and pull-out writing surface with tooled leather insert, two panel-front drawers below, paneled sides, set on round tapered and reeded legs with bronze foot caps, with keys, 55 3/4” high, 34 1/2” x 22 1/2”. $1,000-1,500
(3) Piece Napoleon III Rococo Style Fire Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock and Garniture Set, late 19th c., incl: Clock, by Emile Colin & Cie, Paris, with 8-day time and strike movement by Vincenti & Cie (stamped with 1855 Medaille d’Argent), movement also stamped ‘30965’ and ‘E.B.’, with pendulum and key, with white enamel dial marked ‘Emile Colin & Cie, Paris, 29, Rue Sevigne’, gilded hands, and beveled convex front door glass, frosted back door glass panel, the elegantly modeled bronze case with flowing scroll and foliate motifs, torch at top, and putti mask just below clock face,15” high, 8 1/2” x 5”, edge chip in back door panel; plus a Pair of three-light candelabra, also nicely formed, with leaf form candle cups, curving arms and scrolled base, felted undersides, 12” high, 9” x 6 1/2”. Minor gilding losses. $1,000-1,500
Roman Style Urn on Yellow Valencia Marble Plinth, with intact Paris customs export seal declaring the object to be more than 400 years old. 11 1/2” x 7 1/2” x 5”, good condition.
$800-1,200
“L’oreillet de la Provocateur” (The Provocateur’s Carnation), marker on paper, signed center right and dated 1962, titled in pencil at bottom edge, depicting a Matador receiving a single blossom, in gold cove frame, matted and glazed, OS: 25 1/2” x 20 1/2”, SS: 14” x 9 3/4”. Good condition. $800-1,200
Louis XV Period Walnut Fanteuil, having a walnut frame with shaped back, curved channel carved and outswept arms, newer cream colored tufted upholstery, shaped apron and set on cabriole legs with scroll feet, 44” high, 27 1/4” x 20 1/2”, 19” high seat. Condition commensurate with age.
$800-1,200
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2338 18TH C. FRENCH ARMCHAIR
2337 JEAN MAURICE EUGENE CLEMENT COCTEAU (FRANCE/BELGIUM, 1889-1963)
2336 16TH C. FRENCH CAST BRONZE & MARBLE MANTLE URN
2335 EMILE COLIN & CIE BRONZE CLOCK AND PR CANDELABRA
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2340 FRENCH 18TH C. CLOCK
2339 NARCISSE-VIRGILIO DIAZ DE LA PENA (FRANCE, 1807-1876)
Barbizon Stream Landscape with Figures, oil on mahogany panel, initialed lower right, with name tag on the gilt molded frame, OS: 15 1/2” x 19 1/2”, SS: 11 3/4” x 15 3/4”, fine condition.
Provincial Works, 8-day time and strike iron with crown bell, marked “Baube a Yervill” on the checked enamel dial, having pressed brass figural panels above and below, with oversized brass lyre pendulum, the late 19th c. fitted windows case in quarter-sawn oak, almost certainly American, 8’ tall x 20 1/2” x 11 1/2”, lacking weights, hour hand broken but present, with key. $800-1,200
$6,000-8,000
2341 PIERRE BONNARD (FRANCE, 1867-1947)
“Dingo” 1924, etching, initialed in plate upper right, depicting a hound dog sprawled into a corner of a barn, in deep sleep, in pressed gold stick frame, matted and glazed, OS: 17” x 14 1/2”, impression: 11” x 8 3/4”.
$700-900
2342 PR FRENCH BRONZE CANDELABRA
Pair of French Empire Gilded Bronze Candelabra, each topped with five cornucopia form candle sockets, supported on column form stems with applied lion heads, set on a stepped square base with applied winged Apollo figures, 24” high, 11 1/8” diam. Surface wear, gilding losses.
$800-1,200
2343 AFTER MAURICE UTRILLO (FRANCE, 1883-1955)
“Maison Derriere Les Arbres”, mixed media on paper, housed in an ornate gilt gesso frame, under glass, with linen mat and gilt liner, artist nametag gives a date of 1923, labels verso from Christie’s and Sotheby’s. OS: 18” x 16”, SS: 8 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Losses to frame.
$600-800
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19th c. Inlaid Burl Veneered Two-Door Display Cabinet, stepped top and molded edge cornice, above applied carved top edge embellishments, two front doors with glazed top shaped inset panels below, 66” (5'6") high, 42 3/8” x 17 1/4”. Missing shelves; surface wear and old repairs. $500-700
Pair of French 19th c. Gilded Bronze Chenets, with floral decoration, 19 3/4” high, 13 1/2” x 6”. Gilding losses. From Private Collection, Harpswell, ME. $500-700
“Watering the Horses”, oil on cradled mahogany panel, signed lower left, titled on label verso from Schiller & Bodo Galleries, E 81st St, NY. Housed in a good replica gilt gesso Impressionist frame with nametag, OS: 17 1/2” x 23 1/2”, SS: 10” x 19”, fine condition. $1,500-2,500
2346 FRENCH LATE GOTHIC DOCUMENT, FIRST YEAR OF REIGN OF KING CHARLES V Legal Document dated May 27, 1365, on vellum, 4 3/4” X 9 1/2”, double glazed in mahogany stick frame, 6 1/2” x 10 3/4” overall. King Charles V was crowned 19 May, 1364 in Reims Cathedral. $600-800
Vintage Country French Walnut Oval Table, with dished top edge, shaped apron, set on cabriole legs with X stretcher base and scroll form feet, 31 1/2” high, 38 3/4” x 29 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age. $400-600
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2348 FRENCH PROVINCIAL TABLE
2347 JULES JACQUES VEYRASSAT (FRANCE, 1828-1893)
2345 PR BRONZE FLORAL CHENETS
FRENCH LIBRARY CABINET
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2349 HENRI-JOSEPH HARPIGNIES (FRANCE, 1819-1916)
(2) Miniature landscape etchings, unframed, in foamcore folio. “La Vanne du Moulin” (The Mill Valve) & “Le Hameau pres des Ruines” (The Hamlet Near the Ruins). 8 1/2” x 12” sheets, 3” x 4 1/2” impressions, tipped to mats, toned. $300-500
2350 PR BRASS & IRON CHENETS
Pair of 19th c. Fireplace Chenets, with two graduated capped bowls above a grotesque mask form front, set on an iron base with ring feet, 16 3/4” high, 9 7/8” x 6 1/2”. $200-300
2351 LOUIS XV MARBLE TOP CABINET
19th c. French Kingwood Three-Door Cabinet, with shaped and beveled edge multicolor marble top, parquetry and marquetry inlaid doors with brass escutcheons (with key), parquetry sides, set on curved bronze mounted feet, 43 3/4” high, 20 1/2” x 13 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age. $2,500-3,500
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BERTRAND ANDREAU (FRANCE, 1761-1822)
Proof Medallion with blank puddled back, silvered copper, featuring a right facing bust of Napoleon in his Coronation Regalia, including laurel wreath crown, captioned “Napolean Empereur”, artist’s name on shoulder edge. Framed along with a copper engraved portrait as 1st Consul de France, by Lannier, along with a bit of tricolor gros grain ribbon of the period, in a pressed wood laurel leaf frame, under a three window mat, OS: 18 1/2” x 10 3/4”, 2 1/2” medal, 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” print, 1” x 1 1/4” ribbon. Scarce. $800-1,000
2353 GERMAN ENAMELED IMPERIAL EAGLE GLASS BEAKER
17th c. Blown Glass Lidded Reichsadlerhumpen, having an enameled Holy Roman Empire Quaternion eagle with the 56 shields of estates and Imperial cities plus the orb of the Empire, with German text at top - The Holy Roman Empire with all its branches; jar having a stepped domed lid and unpolished pontil base, 18 3/4” high. $1,000-1,500
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2354 (2) GERMAN FISH PRINTS BY J.F. HENNIG IN MUSEUM FRAMING
Original hand-coloured copperplate engravings on wove paper, drawn and engraved by J.F. Hennig for “Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische” (General Natural History of Fish) published in Berlin between 1785 and 1797 by German ichthyologist and physician, Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-1799). Plate CCC: “Sciana Cimossa, per Batumber L. Umbre” & Plate CCLVII: “Sparus Falcuta der Siechenflosser La Faucille”. In modern museum mount by Ursula Hobson of Philadelphia, consisting of water gilt molded frames, french lined mats, UV glazed. OS: 17 1/4” x 23 1/2”, SS: 8” x 14 1/4”, good condition, single small spot on one. $800-1,000
19th c. Walnut Mirror, shaped top with book matched figured veneers, gilt scrolled trim, beveled wood back panel, 30” x 15”. Minor surface wear.
$500-700
(2) Architectural Prints: “Schloss Heidenberg” & “Hoch Brast: Toringilche Herrschaft und Schloss Lambt dem Marcth Au”, handcolored engravings on wove paper. In modern museum mounts by Ursula Hobson of Philadelphia, consisting of water gilt molded frames, french lined mats, UV plexiglass. OS: 18 1/2” x 36 1/2”, SS: 9 1/4” x 27 1/4”, good condition, $1,000-1,500
“Peasants Dancing in a Barn”, oil on mitered oak panel, signed lower center ‘Ostade’, depicting a man and a woman dancing merrily to a fiddler and the songs of other companions, in a dark barn interior familar as a setting by Ostade, with possible repeat characters and props from earlier works. Housed in a gilt molded frame with nametag, OS: 22” x 30”, SS: 16 3/4” x 25 1/4”, minor retouches, repaired horizontal centerline crack, re-varnished.
$40,000-50,000
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2357 MICHAEL WENNING (GERMANY, 1645-1718)
2356 ADRIAEN JANSZ VAN OSTADE (GERMANY/ HOLLAND, 1610-1685)
2355 BIEDERMEIER MIRROR
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2358 LATE 15TH C. CONTINENTAL ALMS BOWL
German or Flemish Brass Deep Sided Alms Basin, with central female figure holding flowers, 2 1/2” high, 8 1/2” diam. Wear and dents commensurate with age. A similar bowl is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; another example was sold by Christie’s on May 23, 2017. $800-1,200
2359 GUSTAV SPANGENBERG (GERMANY, 1828-1891)
“Sol, Luna y Talia” (Fairy tale that inspired “Sleeping Beauty”); oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated 1863, depicting the moment that the witch prepares to prick her victim’s finger with a spindle inside the stone castle room, a brazier at their feet. Housed in a leafy handcarved watergilt frame, OS: 34” x 27”, SS: 30” x 22”, cleaned and relined. $3,000-4,000
2360 (2) RARE 16TH C. GERMAN BATTLE MAPS
2361 CARVED IVORY PLAQUE
ATTRIBUTED TO DOMINICUS
STEINHART (GERMANY, 1655-1712)
Munich, ca. 1700, exquisitely carved bas relief depicting a mother with two infant boys (Leto?) under a tree on the right side, the left side depicting a footbridge and ruins, the top depicts a female archer firing a bow from the clouds; the background depicts a distant village, a cottage and various human figures, including lovers engaged in intercourse; there are various minutely carved animals throughout, including a duck, a turtle, a crane and a snail. Housed in a glass covered molded mahogany shadowbox with an integral bronze back easel. 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 2”. Fine condition. $12,000-18,000
Including: “Abriss der Schlacht so zwischen Herrn Marggrafen von Durlach und Monsieur Tylli”, from Lundorp’s “Laurea Austriaca” (Erasmus Kempfler, Frankfurt: 1627), a stylized representation of the battlefield at Wimpfen; showing the disposition of the opposing forces. Copperplate engraving on two joined sheets of wove paper, as issued, in black stick frame, glazed, OS: 12 1/4” x 14 1/4”, SS: 10 3/4” x 12 3/4”, toned; PLUS “Eigentliche Vorbildung des berümpten Treffens so zwischen dem Margrafen von Durlach, und Gen Tilly bey Wimpfen vorgangen. Anno 1622.” by Matthäus Merian (15931650), (published 1643). In black stick frame, matted and glazed, OS: 11 1/2” x 15”, SS: 10 1/2” x 14”, toned. $1,000-1,500
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2363 DUTCH BRASS ALMS DISH
2362 THE HAGUE DECORATED ANSBACH PORCELAIN TEA & COFFEE SET
Late 18th c. (19) Piece Partial Beverage Set, in Ansbach (German) porcelain decorated in The Hague (Holland), with hand painted floral decoration and gilded rims, overglaze blue stork marks, incl: Coffee pot with domed lid, 10 1/4” high, 6 3/4” x 5 1/4”, missing finial; Teapot, 4 3/4” high, 8” x 4 3/4”, tiny spout chips; Lidded sugar bowl, 4 3/4” high, 4 3/4” diam., repaired lid breaks; Bowl, 3 3/8” high, 6 1/2” diam.; (6) Cups, 2” high, 3 3/4” x 3 1/8”, one tiny foot edge flake; and (9) Saucers, 5 1/4” diam., three with under edge rim chips. Gilding and paint losses.
18th c. Alms Basin, with raised central boss and embossed rim decoration depicting cherub faces, cornucopia and stylized fishes surrounded by a textured field, rolled outer rim, 2 3/4” high, 14 3/4” diam. A few small dents. $300-500
2364 GERMAN RENAISSANCE STYLE PORTRAIT
$700-900
Young Woman with a Locket, arched top oil on oak panel, unsigned, the subject depicted in ornate gown with bejeweled bodice, trim and choker, segmented sleeves; she is holding palm fronds; the background painted with Knights jousting, overhead ribands reading “Nuremberg, Munchen, Augsburg, Inspruk”. In portions of a later molded mahogany frame. 21” x 15” overall. Panel bowed, damage right side of panel, scattered paint loss. $1,000-1,500
2365 NUREMBERG BRASS ALMS DISH
Early German Alms Basin, center decorated with two sirens surrounded by inscription, punched rim decoration, 2 1/2” high, 19” diam. Surface wear commensurate with age.
$500-700
2366 ADOLF SCHREYER (GERMANY, 1829-1899)
Bedouin Horsemen, oil on canvas, signed lower left, in what may be the original reticulated gold frame, OS: 24 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 13 1/2” x 21 1/2”, cleaned and relined, loss to frame. $3,000-4,000
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2368 ITALIAN ROCOCO STAND
2367 18TH
C. CARVED AND PAINTED SANTA LUCIA STATUE
Italian Baroque, elongated figure in polychromed wood, robed, having long curly hair, holding a bowl containing her eyes, mounted on the original plinth, 23” tall overall, losses, wormage. She is one of eight women explicitly commemorated by Catholics in the Canon of the Mass.
$2,000-3,000
$800-1,000
18th c. Parquetry Serpentine Two-Drawer Stand, top and front with elaborate burl and exotic wood inlaid decoration, shaped front drawers with round bronze drop bail pulls, burl side panels, set on cabriole legs with carved knees, 29 1/2” high, 25” x 17”. Condition commensurate with age and use; drawer front loss areas.
2369 PR EARLY ITALIAN PRICKET CANDLESTICKS
Pair of 18th c. Wooden Silver Gilt Candlesticks, having turned stems with carved waterleaf form decoration, set on tripod pedestal bases with paw form feet, 26 3/4” high, 8 1/4” x 8 1/4” bases. Drilled as lamps; one with repaired top edge break and platform corner chip; other has stem break below top platform; surface wear and worm damage, silver leaf losses. From the collection of Howard Hibbard (1928-1984), Professor of Italian Baroque Art at Columbia University, Slade Professor of Fine Art at the Oxford University.
2370 ANTONIO MARIA DE REYNA MANESCAU (ITALY/SPAIN, 1859-1937)
“A Venetian Lagoon”. Oil on linen, signed lower right, housed in a handcarved gilt frame with linen liner, OS: 19” x 34 1/2”, SS: 12 3/4” x 38 1/2”, cleaned and relined.
$8,000-10,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
Spanish born, Manescau began his pursuit of art in Malaga, Spain at the city’s School of Fine Arts. Encouraged at school to travel abroad and awarded a scholarship from the Provincial Council to do so, the artist studied in and quickly moved to Italy in his early twenties. 1885 saw his first trip to Venice where his painting began to flourish, and he became widely known for his “painted views of the immortal city of canals.” Attention to draftsmanship, color, and boldness in execution are all characteristics of his work.
$600-800
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2371 LATE 18TH C. ITALIAN NEO-CLASSICAL MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLE
Entry Table in carved giltwood, having a white marble top inset into a roped border, relief and recessed panels of scrolled leaves on the molded skirt, raised on tapered fluted legs with acanthus leaf caps and cuffs, ending in ball feet, 34 1/2” x 40” x 18 1/2”. Expected wear to gilding, light staining to marble, sturdy. Estate of Thomas A Cox, Seal Harbor ME. $2,000-3,000
2372 (2) 18TH C. ITALIAN STILL LIFE PAINTINGS, FLORENTINE SCHOOL
Dark Ground Floral Arrangements in Roman urns, oil on linen, unsigned, in handcarved bronze painted late 19th c. molded cove frames, OS: 33 1/2” x 28 1/2”, SS: 29” x 24”, fine overall craquelure, light stretcher impressions. $3,000-5,000
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ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BRONZE PAX
15th - 16th c. Pax Board, depicting the Crucifixion, with traces of original gilt, 6” high, 3 3/4” wide. Surface wear commensurate with age.$800-1,000
2374 CARLO MARATTI (ITALY, 1625-1713)
Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter Faustina (1680-1741), oil on canvas, unsigned, also an artist, she is depicted holding a painter’s palette, the work is housed in a modern water gilt deep molded frame with matched corners, name tag, OS: 32 1/2” x 28”, SS: 23” x 18 1/2”, overall craquelure. Chemical analysis of the painting done by Microtrace Laboratory of Elgin, IL, puts the work at later than 1704.
$10,000-15,000
2375 ITALIAN CARD TABLE
Late 19th c. Exotic Wood Folding Pivot Top Gaming Table, with molded edge, felted top interior, carved and shaped apron, set on cabriole legs, 31” high, 37 1/4” x 18 1/2” (closed). Condition commensurate with age.
$500-700
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2376 CARLO FERRANTI (ITALY, 1840-1908)
An Enchanting Tale, depicting a young country girl seated in the dooryard, engaged with a young traveler boy; oil on canvas, signed lower left, in a magnificent gilt gesso matched corner frame. OS: 39 1/2” x 51 1/2”, SS: 29 1/2” x 39 1/2”, old repair to lower right corner. $2,000-3,000
2377 ATTRIBUTED TO SEBASTIANO RICCI (ITALY, 1659-1734)
“Magdalene Washing the Feet of Christ in the House of Simon”, sepia wash and pencil on laid paper, signed lower right corner in pencil, upper left in ink. In gold reverse molded frame, floated within mat and glazed. OS: 19 1/2” x 24 1/2”, SS: 10 1/2” x 15 1/2”. Private collection, NYC. $1,000-2,000
2378 AFTER GIUSSEPPI ZOCHI (ITALY, 1711-1767)
20th c. Restrikes Hand Colored Vue s’Optique Engravings from “Florence: View of Palaces”, including: “View of Palazzo Vecchio and the Pazza della Signoria on the occasion of the ceremony for the feast day of St. John the Baptist”, 1744 & “Santa Maria dei Fiori and the Baptistry during the Feast of Corpus Domini. “ In matching gold and black frames with tan mats under glass, OS: 22 1/2” x 26 3/4”, SS: 13 1/2” x 18”, fine condition. $1,200-1,600
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ITALIAN CARVED PUTTO
2381 ITALIAN MARQUETRY STAND
Early Carved and Gilded Putto Figure, with loop for wall mounting, 10 3/4” x 6 1/4”. Gilding and gesso losses, some overpainting.
2380 17TH C. OLD MASTER
$600-800
Mary and Anne with the Christ Child, Attended by an Angel, oil on copper, unsigned, probably German, housed in a gold cove frame, OS: 14” x 12”, SS: 8 3/4” x 6 3/4”, flaking.
$1,000-1,500
18th c. Rococo Serpentine Two-Door Low Cabinet, in walnut with figural marquetry and burl inlay, open interior with single replaced shelf, set on cabriole legs with carved knees, 28” high, 23 1/4” x 14”. Condition commensurate with age.
$600-800
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2382 GIOVANNI BAPTISTA PIRANESI (ITALY, 1720-1778)
Original Pair of Neo-Classical Architectural Etchings on wove paper, depicting pediments and capitols of columns. In modern museum mounts by Ursula Hobson of Philadelphia, consisting of gilt and black molded panel frames, beige mats with gilt liners, UV plexiglass. OS: 26” x 19”, SS: 19” x 11”, minor spotting. $800-1,200
2383 GIOVANNI BAPTISTA PIRANESI (ITALY, 1720-1778)
Original Pair of Neo-Classical Architectural Etchings on wove paper, depicting female figural pediments “Gruppo de tre Donne, che si vede nel Palazzo della Villa Borghese fuori di Porta Linciana” & a monumental urn “Vasop antico di marmo, con urna cineraria sottopostavi, che si vede presso il Cavalier Piranesi”. In matching black molded frames, french lined mats under UV plexiglass, OS: 25 1/2” x 19 1/2”, SS: 16 1/4” x 11 1/4”, good condition. $800-1,200
2384 19TH C. ITALIAN STUDENT COPY OF AN OIL PAINTING BY BARTOLOME ESTEBAN MURILLO (SPAIN, 1617-1682)
After “The Melon Eaters”, the original from around 1645, with stencils verso from Munich, Germany. Note verso indicates this was purchased from a student at the museum in 1864 by an ancestor of the consignor. Housed in the original carved gilt frame, OS: 41 1/2” x 36”, SS: 31” x 24 1/2”, damage to canvas, minor loss and a fair amount of wear to the frame. $800-1,200
2385 GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (ITALY, 1720-1778)
“Grand Urna con suo Coperchio nel Cortile del Palazzo Orsini a Teatro di Marcello..”, 1778, Ficacci 803, etching on heavy wove paper, in modern gold cove frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27” x 33”, SS: 16” x 21 1/2”, foxed. $300-500
2386 GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (ITALY, 1720-1778)
“Altra veduta del Tempio della Sibilla in Tivolli” (“Another View of the Temple of the Sibyl, Tivoli”), ca 1761, copperplate etching on wove paper, in museum quality silver box frame, floated within mat under UV plexiglass, OS: 34” x 25 1/2”, impression: 24 1/2” x 17 1/4”, light bends and ripples to margins, loss lower left corner of sheet avoids image.
$600-800
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2388 FELICE GIORDANO (ITALY, 1880-1964)
2387 PORTRAIT OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
St. Agnes of Rome Portrait, she is depicted kneeling in a landscape with sheep representing her virginity alongside, oil on tin, unsigned, housed in a well carved Venetian style gilt frame OS: 15” x 13 1/2”, SS: 7 1/4” x 5 1/2” oval, flaking.
$400-600
Street scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left and with nametag on frame, framed on a gold molded deep cove red walnut frame with wine velvet liner, OS: 27” x 31”, SS: 15” x 19”, good condition.
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$700-900
OLD MASTER DRAWING SPANISH SUCCESSION
Queen Isabella I of Castile passes the abundance of the New World to her successor Joanna the Mad, Queen of Castile and Aragon in 1504. Chiarascuro black and white on grey laid paper. In modern silver and gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 24” x 20”, SS: 17 1/2” x 30”, small edge tears, foxing. From the estate of Joshua B. Kind, professor, Northwestern University and School of the Art Institute of Chicago. $1,000-1,500
2390 LARGE 17TH C. SPANISH GOTHIC CONTINENTAL SANTOS
Carved and Polychromed standing figure of a Saint, possibly Peter, with tonsured hair and long split beard; white, red and green robes, a Bible in his left hand, his right hand grasping for a missing accesory, probably a crozier or shepherd’s crook. Hole on top accomodated missing halo. 35” tall. Minor losses, wormage. Hollowed back, for interior architectural use. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
$2,000-3,000
2391 18TH C. PORTRAIT IN THE STYLE OF BARTOLOME ESTEBAN MURILLO (SPAIN, 1617-1682)
Bust Portrait of a Beautiful Crowned Woman with Ermine Hat and Collar, captioned “IEZABEL. VX . ACHAB”. Depicting Jezebel, the ill-fated wife of King Ahab, and Queen of Israel. Oil on canvas, unsigned, in Italian style handcarved entwined pattern gold and black frame, OS: 34” x 28 1/2”, SS: 25 3/4” x 20 1/2”. Relined and revarnished, scratches at bottom.
$2,000-3,000
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2392 18TH C. SPANISH COLONIAL SANTOS
Standing Female Saint Praying, carved walnut in remnants of polychrome, standing on an odd field of truncated pedestals, 15 1/2” x 7” x 5”, nice age patina and wear from veneration. $400-600
2393 19TH C. CHINESE BIRDCAGE
Ca. 1880 Wooden Birdcage, in ebony and bamboo with blue and white porcelain inserts, metal hanging hook, with a hinged metal wall bracket, cage only: 10” high (16 7/8” with hook extended), 9 3/4” x 9 1/4”. $800-1,200
2394 FRAMED ASIAN BIRD PAINTING ON SILK
Ca. 1930s Painting, depicting a Red Crowned Crane, Blue Heron, and White Naped Crane amid bamboo plants, unsigned, in a molded and gilded wooden frame, with acrylic, OS: 48 3/4” x 36 1/4”. Foxing; paint losses. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-800
2395 CHINESE CARVED ROOT FIGURE
18th - 19th c. Carved Figure of an Immortal Riding a Crane, the finely carved figure is smiling, holding a scroll as he sits atop the crane, two parts peg together, roughly 20” x 9” x 6”. Old repairs. $700-900
2396 18TH C. CHINESE PORCELAIN ROSE WATER BOTTLE
Kangxi Period Sprinkler Bottle, with narrow tapered neck, spherical body and flared foot, having cafe-au-lait brown glazed surface and three round fields with underglaze blue painted chrysanthemum flowers, 7” high, 3 1/4” diam. Glaze flaws on two chrysanthemums. $1,500-2,500
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2397 CHINESE MING DYNASTY WEDDING CABINET, IN BLACK LACQUER WITH POLYCHROME FIGURAL DECORATION
The equivalent of a Trousseau, mostly for textile storage, in black lacquered elm, with crowded polychrome and gold decoration of figures and architecture, two door over three shelves, hidden compartment below with floral lower fascia, relief carved skirt, plain brass lock plate with slip lock, 74” (6'2") x 47” x 20 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
$1,000-1,500
2398 PR CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW SQUARE VASES
Pair of Porcelain Vases, with molded foo dog head side handles, each side with painted decoration of a standing scholar and a young boy above, robin’s egg blue enameled interior, bases stamped with overglaze red kaishu script four-character Qianlong mark within a square cartouche, on wooden stands, vases only: 15 1/2” high, 7 1/4” x 6”. Condition commensurate with age. $2,500-3,500
2399 CASED CHINESE GILT LACQUER & PAPER HAND FAN
19th c. Fine Crafted Fan, having gilded black lacquer guards and sticks with figural decoration, and two-sided hand painted paper leaves decorated with multiple figures, in original fitted painted black lacquer box, fan: 11” long, box: 12 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 2”. Fan in good condition.
$500-700
2400 CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER RUYI SCEPTER, QING DYNASTY
Decorated in very shallow interlocking fortune symbols later known as the swastika, previously adopted as a standard character in Chinese, (pinyin: wan), a fortune symbol that translates as “ten-thousand” from the Mandarin. 14” in length, multiple breaks in stem carefully restored. From the Estate of Thomas A. Cox.
$1,000-1,500
2401 CHINESE ROSEWOOD ALTAR TABLE
Diminutive Qing Dynasty Rectangular Table, having an applied bullnose edge top, openwork apron, set on round legs, 30 3/4” high, 35 3/4” x 18 3/4”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
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Pair of 19th c. Monochrome Pink Glazed Bowls, gilded rims, each with underglaze blue double concentric circles on base, 2 3/4” high, 6 5/8” diam. $1,000-1,500
A Large Box from the root of a tusk, having deeply reticulated overall floral decoration, the solid domed to being the deepest, and with an old mirror fitted inside. 8” x 5” x 4 3/4”.
$1,000-1,500
Chinese Sancai glazed figures of Foo Dogs contorting to scratch themselves (while still on alert). Their bodies are twisted to get their paw up to their jaws (in opposing stances). On integral platforms. 14” x 11” x 11” each. Condition commensurate with age.
$600-800
Lot of (3), including: 17th - 18th c. tree form vase, 7” high, 2” diam.; 18th - 19th c. Gu form vase, 5 1/2” high, 4” diam.; and an 18th - 19th c. footed censer decorated with squirrels and grapevines, two-character mark on base, 2 1/2” high, 4” x 3”. Surface wear commensurate with age.
$700-900
Chinese Glazed Porcelain Scholar Rock, in shades of celadon and white, with fitted wooden stand, 25” high (overall), 8” x 7”. Good condition.
$800-1,000
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2406 PORCELAIN SCHOLAR’S STONE ON STAND
2405 CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS
2404 PAIR OF HUMOROUS POTTERY FOO DOG ‘GUARDIANS’
2403 19TH C. HEAVILY CARVED CHINESE IVORY OVAL BOX WITH FLOWERS
2402 PR CHINESE PINK PORCELAIN BOWLS
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2407 CHINESE EIGHT-FOLD BLACK LACQUERED SCREEN, CIRCA 1910 Decorative Tall Screen in black lacquer with gilt and inlaid with hardstone, ivory and wood, depicting many narratives, including fishing and hunting scenes above square panels of stylized art, books and flowers, gold on black decoration verso, the panels are 74” (6'2") x 14 3/4” each. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-1,500
Qing Dynasty Baluster Vase, having painted decoration of a rocky waterside landscape and three figures in a small boat, unmarked, 14” high, 7” diam. Good condition.
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19th c. Round Intricately Decorated Stacked Food Holder, with multicolor figural decoration on a red ground, including lid, two bowl inserts and base, decorated black lacquer undersides, 8 1/2” high, 9” diam. Surface wear, lid edge chip. $800-1,000
18th c. Russet Jade Button, with openwork carving depicting a bat and lingzhi fungus, 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”. Good condition.
$600-800
2411 LARGE 17TH C. CHINESE MING GILT BRONZE BODHISATTVA
Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, 17th century, China. Crowned, in dhoti and shawl with elongated earlobes having rosette earrings, swagged necklace, beads in hand, bow at front of dhoti, left arm on rail rest, right knee up in relaxed stance, interior having brick red paint over sand casting residue. 14 1/2” x 9” x 6”, scattered losses to gilding, bend to front edge. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $10,000-15,000
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2410 CHINESE HARDSTONE TOGGLE
CHINESE LACQUER FOOD CONTAINER
2408 CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN VASE
$1,200-1,800
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19th c. Red Painted Floor Standing Cabinet, having (20) small drawers with ring pulls, each drawer with affixed Chinese calligraphy labels, paneled sides, 32” high, 24” x 16 1/2”. Worn surface. $800-1,000
Qing Period Celadon Glazed Porcelain Footed Cup, with underglaze blue six-character Qianlong seal mark on base and with affixed round paper label from Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, also with carved wooden stand, cup only: 3 1/2” high, 2 3/4” diam. Good condition. $1,000-1,500
Large 19th c. Carved Wooden Figure of the Scowling Ascetic with ribs showing, holding a scroll, 19” tall, some wear.
$600-800
$800-1,000
A pair of very heavy hardwood doors, 16th-17th c., each with five deeply recessed panels framing portraits of couples courting, no two the same, each with painted arches; the frames in scattered blossoms, the back assembled by leather strips, slider bracket, but no slider, 64 1/2” x 33 1/2” x 2 1/2”, some loss.
With incised dragon and cloud motif. 6 character period mark. 2 3/4” high x 5 1/4” diameter. $1,000-2,000
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2416 RARE CHINESE PORCELAIN IMPERIAL YELLOW FOOTED BOWL
2415 VERY EARLY SET OF MUGHAL INDIAN DOORS
2414 CHINESE BODHIDHARMA FIGURE
2413 18TH C. CHINESE STEM CUP
2412 CHINESE APOTHECARY CHEST
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CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
Small Tripod Censer, cylindrical shape with lion mask form side handles, ruyi feet, six character Kangxi reign mark on base, 3” high, 5 1/2” x 4 1/2”. Condition commensurate with age.
2418 CHINESE PEWTER SCULPTURE OF MAN RIDING QILIN
$700-900
Late Qing Dynasty Pewter Figure, depicting a bearded rider astride a qilin, rider with painted wooden head, polished jewel qilin eyes and flower center, hair beard and tail, on a palanquin form pedestal, and footed base, 17 5/8” high, 12” x 4 1/2”. Missing one qilin ear; missing insert on rider’s shoulders; surface wear.
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$800-1,200
CHINESE COROMANDEL 8-PANEL FOLDING SCREEN
Ca. 1920s Floor Standing Screen, having black lacquered over gesso wooden panels with two-sided incised and polychrome stained decoration, one side depicting a hunt with human and animal figures, the other side with bird and floral motifs, comes with metal hardware for mounting on wall, 54 3/4” high, each panel 11” wide. Condition commensurate with age. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
$800-1,000
2420 CHINESE PORCELAIN MOON FLASKS
Lot of (2) Blue and White Flasks: the larger decorated with landscape panels and ruyi handles, Kangxi 4-character mark on base, 11 3/4” high, rim flake, minor repair to one handle; and the smaller decorated with figures in various pursuits, 19th c., 10 1/2” high, good condition.
$800-1,200
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CHINESE JADE PLAQUE
Finely Carved Openwork Plaque, depicting a qilong and flower atop a bi, 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”. Good condition.
$600-800
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Ca.1900 Nonya Peranakan Silver Belt, made in Malaysia by descendants of Chinese settlers to the Malay Peninsula called Baba-Nyonga, with floral decorated buckle and mesh strap, 35 1/2” long, 1 3/4” wide. Surface wear. $300-500
Vintage Enamel on Copper Standing Ram Figure, ca. 1920s, with copper wired archaic form decoration of dragons and phoenix birds on a medium blue ground, copper hooves and removable copper horns, hollow body with oval underside opening, 10 1/2” high, 15” x 6 1/4”. Condition commensurate with age. $1,000-2,000
Covered Hand Warmer with engraved split swing handle, pierced top with phoenix bird and tree decoration, 4 1/2” high (handles up), 5” x 4”. $600-800
CHINESE SCREEN MADE UP FROM LARGE HEAVY 18TH C. CARVED ARCHITECTURAL PANELS.
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Polychrome and Gilt Folding Screen from Room Divider Panels, having a geometric reticulated upper portion, the reticulated center panel with gold and red deep relief, gilt vignette portraits, the lower solid panels in green and black with gilt raised archaic form trim, 102” (8’-6”) x 16” x 2” each, hinged in pairs. Loss to lower corner of one panel. $800-1,000
Standing Beauties with Flowers, first half of 20th c., (one missing its wooden plinth), ivory figures are 11 3/4” tall, fine condition. $1,000-1,500
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2426 PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY MEIREN
4-FOLD
2424 CHINESE PAKTONG HAND WARMER
2423 CHINESE CLOISONNE RAM
2422 STRAITS CHINESE SILVER BELT
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2428 CHINESE MING PERIOD JARDINIERE
2427 PR CHINESE CLOISONNE DRAGON VASES
Pair of Enamel on Copper Baluster Vases, each depicting two yellow fivetoed dragons pursuing a flaming pearl on a black ground, leaf lappet and lotus decorated neck, ruyi bands at rim and shoulder, 9” high, 4 1/4” diam. Good condition.
Large 16th - 17th c. Turquoise Glazed Drum Form Vessel, with two rows of raised bosses, yellow glazed lion masks, 8 1/2” high, 16 1/2” diam. Glaze frits and losses on rim. $1,500-2,500
2429 CHINESE LIU HAI JADE FIGURES
$500-700
2430 CHINESE BRONZE FIGURAL SEAL
Bronze Seal, in the form of a seated foo lion, with five incised character marks to the top surface, 3” high, 2 1/4” sq. base. Good condition.
$500-700
$400-600
(2) Carved 19th c. Figures, both depicting the Daoist Immortal and god of wealth Liu Hai, each with a toad at his feet, on wooden stands, figures only: 2 1/4” - 2 1/2” high. Good condition.
2431 (4) MID 20TH C. CHINESE GILT AND LACQUERED DECORATIVE WALL HANGING PANELS
Scenes from the Life of Confucius, delicately rendered, two floral panels above each scene, the middle panel having two characters of text each, below which are panels of birds amid flowering branches, the last two on black fields, 56” x 10 3/4” each including brass hangers. $800-1,000
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2432 CHINESE EXPORT BATAVIA-WARE PORCELAIN CUPS
Lot of (3) Qing Dynasty Handle-Less Cups, 18th or early 19th c., each with brown glazed exterior, blue & white interior with painted goldfish decoration, underglaze blue painted four-character mark on base, 2” high, 4” diam. Good condition. $800-1,200
2433 CHINESE JADE PLAQUE ON ITALIAN SILVER BEAD NECKLACE
19th c. Openwork Carved White Jade Plaque, depicting two boys, mounted in a silver and blue enamel frame, on a silver filigree bead necklace by Leoncini & Oliveri, Genoa, hallmarked near clasp, necklace: 20” long, plaque in frame: 1 1/2” x 1 3/4”. Good condition. $400-600
2434 CHINESE ELM WOOD CABINET
19th c. Sideboard Cabinet, with paneled sides, brass pulls and latches (no lock), three top drawers, two small drawers below, two central doors with open interior storage, black painted interior, 33 3/4” high, 55” x 19 1/4”. $800-1,000
2435 CHINESE PORCELAIN LIDDED JAR
Large 19th c. Famille Rose Covered Vessel, with alternating panels of horses and deer on a yellow ground with trailing floral and vine motifs, 18” high, 10” diam. Good condition. $800-1,200
2436 PR CHINESE MEIPING DRAGON JARS
Pair of Chinese Cizhou Type Glazed Ceramic Vases, each with white and grey glazed decoration depicting a writhing dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amid clouds, ten Chinese calligraphy characters surrounding shoulder, craquelure surface, banded unglazed lower section, unglazed base, 17 1/2” high, 9” diam. $1,000-1,500
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2437 CHINESE ROSEWOOD NEST OF TABLES
Set of (5) Vintage Nested Stands, having inset tops with carved faux bamboo edges, floral motif pierced aprons, and carved faux bamboo legs and stretchers, smallest: 19” high, 8” x 13 1/4”, largest: 33” high, 17 1/2” x 23 1/4”. Condition commensurate with age. $600-800
2438 CHINESE LOTUS FORM LIBATION CUP
Famille Rose Porcelain Handled Vessel, body painted in the form of a lotus leaf, with tapered spout and stem form handle, with a small interior drainage hole that connects to the hollow handle, handle underside with underglaze black painted Guangxu inscription and mark, 3 3/4” high, 8” x 4 1/4”. Good condition. $800-1,200
2439 CHINESE PORCELAIN GU FORM VASE
Kangxi Period Blue and White Vase, with archaic decoration, underglaze blue Kangxi 6-character mark on base, 12” high, 5 1/2” diam. Old hairline running across base and 1 1/4” up one side, flat rim chip, drilled. $700-900
2440 CHINESE PAKTONG INK BOX
Square Lidded Box, early 20th c., lid engraved with scene of two figures under a tree and Chinese calligraphy, lid interior with ink grinder, copper lined interior and base, 1 1/2” high, 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”.
$600-800
2441 CHINESE ROSEWOOD LOW TABLE
Qing Dynasty Carved Rectangular Low Table, top with inset central panel, waisted apron with relief carved decoration, set on curved legs with paw form terminals atop compressed ball feet, 10 1/4” high, 24 3/4” x 18 1/2”.
$400-600
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Glazed Ceramic Vase, with dragon decoration in iron red and underglaze blue, craquelure surface, unglazed base, 17” high, 9” diam. Kiln firing flaw attachment at base edge.
Lot of (2), Qing Dynasty, incl: Polychrome decorated relief carved bottle, with carved and painted figural decoration to front and back, carved cover with attached spoon, recessed foot with incised and red painted Qianlong mark, inked catalog number at foot edge, 3 3/8” high, 2 3/8” wide, hairline cracks to foot; and Bottle with intricate relief carved continuous figural decoration, oval recessed foot, affixed lid, 3 1/8” high, 1 3/4” wide, small chips to carving, surface wear and soil.
$600-800
$500-700
Glazed Ceramic Vase, with figural and floral decoration in iron red and underglaze blue, lappet band near base, craquelure surface, unglazed base, 17 1/2” high, 9” diam.
Small Square Lidded Box, early 20th c., lid engraved with tiny Chinese characters in geometric formations, copper lined interior and base, base stamped with two-character mark, 1” high, 2 1/4” sq.
$600-800
$600-800
Pair of Rectangular Form Famille Verte Lidded Tea Jars, with images of mythical creatures and auspicious symbols on a green floral decorated background, unmarked, 12 1/4” high, 7” x 7”. Good condition.
$800-1,200
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2446 PR CHINESE PORCELAIN TEA CADDIES
2445 CHINESE PAKTONG INK BOX
2444 CHINESE IRON RED & BLUE MEIPING JAR
2443 CHINESE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLES
From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
2442 CHINESE IRON RED & BLUE MEIPING DRAGON VASE
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Lot of (3) Qing Dynasty Vessels, incl: Celadon glazed Hu form vase, with craquelure surface, attached to a wooden scroll form stand, vase only: 3 1/2” high, 2 1/4” x 1 3/8”; Monochromatic green glazed low bodied bottle vase, with craquelure surface, 3” high, 2 1/4” diam.; and Bottle jun ware vase with mottled glaze, 2 3/4” high, 1 3/4” diam. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $400-600
Yellow Ground Baluster Vase, decorated with dragons among flowers, with three-character red Daya Zhai mark and oval seal five-character Tiandi yijia chun mark to shoulder, base with underglaze blue six-character Kangxi mark within double circle, 16 1/2” high, 8” diam. Good condition.
$500-700
Square Lidded Box having a lid with engraved cherry blossoms and Chinese character verse with seal, copper lined interior base, underside with impressed two-character mark, 1 1/2” high, 5” x 5”. $600-800
19th
9” high, 7” diam. Good condition.
$600-800
Carved Stone Bottle with Coral Lid, shoulders with relief carved masks, oval foot, 3 1/8” high, 2 1/8” wide. Missing spoon. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $300-500
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2451 CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
2450 CHINESE GARLIC NECK TULIP VASE
c. Chinese Blue and White Vase, decorated with figures in a landscape, lotus mouth,
2449 CHINESE PAKTONG SCHOLAR’S INK BOX
2448 CHINESE PORCELAIN DAYAZHAI-STYLE DRAGON VASE
2447 CHINESE MINIATURE PORCELAIN VASES
2451
2450
2449
2448
2447
$800-1,000
Pair of Late 19th - Early 20th c. Blue and White Ceramic Ginger Jars, with continuous landscape decoration, with lids, 8 1/2” high, 8” diam. Good condition.
Small Lidded Box lid engraved with cherry blossoms and Chinese calligraphy with seal mark, ink grinder to lid interior, copper lined interior and base, two-character mark stamped on base, 1” high, 3 1/2” x 1 1/2”.
$600-800
Celadon Glazed Tapered Cylindrical Jardiniere, with painted fish decoration, white glazed interior, white glazed base indentation with blue underglaze four character mark, 7” high, 8” diam. Good condition.
$600-800
Rectangular Lidded Box, lid engraved with censer and jar plus Chinese characters surrounded by archaic dragons, copper lined interior and base, with ink grinder inside lid, base stamped with four-character mark, 1 1/2” high, 6” x 2 1/2”.
$600-800
Pair of Kangxi Period Blue and White Porcelain Vases, base with underglaze blue lingzhi mark in a double circle, 7” high, 4” diam. Cracks and repairs.
$600-800
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2456 PR CHINESE BEAKER VASES
2455 CHINESE PAKTONG SCHOLAR’S INK BOX
2454 CHINESE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT
2453 CHINESE PAKTONG INK BOX
2452 PR CHINESE LIDDED GINGER JARS
2456
2455
2454
2453
2452
Lot of (3) Qing Dynasty Bottles, all with spoons, incl: Moon flask shape, one side with iron red dragon among trailing lotus, other side with phoenix and lotus, iron red six character Qianlong mark on base, 3 1/2” high, 2 5/8” wide; Bottle with blue and white figural decoration to front, two painted bats on back, Shanghai Jian Ding export approval seal mark on price tag tied to lid, 3 3/4” high, 2” wide, front corner chip near base edge; and Round cylindrical bottle with iron red dragon and flaming pearl decoration, Shanghai Jian Ding export approval seal mark on price tag tied to lid, 3 3/8” high, 1 1/8” diam., paint rubbed. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $300-500
Square Lidded Box having an engraved lid with plants in vases and calligraphy surrounded by archaic Chinese characters, copper lined interior with ink stone, base impressed with two-character mark, 1 1/2” high, 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”. $600-800
Late 19th - Early 20th c. Famille Rose Porcelain Stand, with mountainous landscape decoration, overglaze painted Chinese calligraphy at top and on three side panels including seal mark, red painted mark on bottom, 11” high, 5 1/2” diam. Several firing lines extending from stand holes from original manufacture (not hairlines). $600-800
Qing Dynasty Snuff Bottle, with relief carved and enamel surface depicting a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl and phoenix bird on a background of clouds and swirling blue water, with carved ruyi edging, with brass rim and base, with metal spoon, 3 1/4” high, 1 1/2” wide. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
$400-600
Porcelain Footed Bowl, with flared rim, underglaze blue painted sixcharacter Kangxi mark on base, 3” high, 6 1/8” diam. Good condition. $300-500
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2461 CHINESE OXBLOOD GLAZED BOWL
2460 CHINESE POLYCHROME IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE
2459 CHINESE HEXAGONAL HAT STAND
2458 CHINESE PAKTONG SCHOLAR’S INK BOX
2457 19TH C. CHINESE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
2461
2460
2459
2458
2457
Small Porcelain Lidded Spouted Pot, with carved floral decoration, shaped rim, curved spout, unglazed vase, 4 3/4” high, 5” x 3 1/2”. Handle crack.
$300-500
Qianlong Period Vessel, 18th c., decorated with a pair of quail, praying mantis, butterfly and grasshopper amid flowers, with an openwork carved wooden cover, 10” high, 8” diam. Jar and lid drilled.
$500-800
Iron Red and Black Decorated Porcelain Vase, body with court scene figural decoration plus bats, shoulder painted with auspicious symbols, 20 3/4” high, 8 1/4” diam. Good condition.
$300-500
Pair of Hexagonal Ceramic Candle Lamp Tops, with pierced double happiness symbols, hand painted decoration, 5 1/8” high, 4 7/8” diam. Good condition.
$300-500
Black Glazed Porcelain Vase, with underglaze blue six character Qianlong mark within double circle on base, 8 3/4” high, 5” diam. Good condition.
$400-600
Turquoise and Mottled Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase, with impressed Qianlong seal mark on base, 8 1/2” high, 5 1/2” diam. Good condition.
$500-700
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2466 CHINESE DOUBLE GOURD VASE
2465 PR CHINESE PORCELAIN LANTERN TOPS
2464 CHINESE ROULEAU FLOOR VASE
2463 CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAN JAR
2462 CHINESE CELADON GLAZED EWER
2467 CHINESE MEIPING FORM VASE
2466
2465
2464
2463
2462
2467
2468 19TH C. BRONZE BURMESE STATUE
Parvati dancing Lasya for Shiva, cast in two parts, joined at the waist, 15 1/4” tall. $300-500
2469 17TH-18TH C. TIBETAN THANGKA, FRAMED
A Thangka of Green Tara, accompaned by six other deities, distemper and gum arabic with powdered pigment, on cotton with silk content, cold gold detailing, in rosewood faux bamboo frame, under UV glass, OS: 38 1/2” x 29 1/2”, SS: 32” x 24”, fine condition.
$2,000-3,000
2470
19TH C. CARVED THAI TUSKS ON ORIGINAL STAND
Narrow Tusk Tips carved in four tiers with narrative Life of the Buddha, mounted on hardwood stand supported by carved elephants at corners. 13” tusks, 3” x 14” x 7 1/2” stand. Fine shrinkage cracks. $1,000-2,000
2471 (3) MUGHAL INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS
The first of a WOMAN WARRIOR on horseback, her horse painted with lions and lambs; the second of a Warrior Emperor in front of a fort with soldiers and an elephant; the third of an Emperor on a rearing white horse. All in matching gold molded frame with creme mats, under glass, OS: 12 3/4” x 9” & 9 3/4” x 13” & 12 3/4” x 9”; SS: 8 1/4” x 4 1/2” & 5” x 8 1/2” & 6 1/4” x 3”, good condition. $800-1,200
2472 OTTOMAN IZNIK TILE
Turkish Ceramic Border Tile, ca. 17th c., with trailing floral design in turquoise, green, red and white on a medium blue ground, rectangular shape, 6” x 4 1/4”. Corner and edge chips.
$200-300
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2471
2470
2469
2468
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 20 th c.Decorative Arts 512 Lots
3148 RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBA, 1912-1985) Flora, impasto oil on canvas, pg. 137
3001
King Charles Spaniel with Ball, bronze sculpture, signed “F.V. Pautrot” at base edge, depicting a playful dog standing on an oriental carpet, on an oval base, 6” high, 8 1/2” x 4”. Good condition. $700-900
3002
A Reclining Cat Plays with a Mouse under his Paw, possibly Austrian, silvered bronze on butterscotch marble, unsigned, ca. 1890, 3" x 4" x 2 1/2" overall, corner chip to base. $500-700
3003
Lot of (3) Ca. 1900 Cold Painted Rabbits, all unmarked, incl: Standing figure, 3” high; Large rabbit on four legs, 2” high; Small rabbit with carrot, 1 1/4” high. Paint losses. $300-500
3004
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Figure, of a standing stag, stamped “Austria” on base, 3 7/8” high, 4” x 2”. Surface wear. $300-500
3005
Ca. 1900 Cold Painted Bronze Figure, in the form of a standing boar, with tusks and glass eyes, curled tail, inset boar bristle nib wipe, unmarked, 2 3/4” high, 4 3/4” x 1 1/2”. Surface wear. $500-700
3006
Lot of (2) Spread Wing Standing Raptors, ca. 1900, both unmarked; the larger looking upward with open beak, 3 1/2” high, 7” x 3 1/2”; the smaller looking forward, 2 3/4” high, 6 3/8” x 3 5/8”. Paint losses (esp. to smaller). $500-800
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VIENNA BRONZE BOAR PEN WIPE
AUSTRIAN BRONZE STAG
VIENNA BRONZE RABBIT FIGURES
MINIATURE BRONZE OF CAT & MOUSE ON MARBLE BASE
FERDINAND PAUTROT (FRANCE, 1832-1874)
COLD PAINTED VIENNA BRONZE EAGLES
3006
3001
3003
3005
3002
3004
Finely Crafted Austrian Figure, depicting a family of five monkeys, the two parents are standing, mother with baby on her back, and two other children frolicking behind, unmarked, 2” high, 3 3/4” high. Good condition. $300-500
Desk Decoration of Two Chimpanzees in cast and patinated bronze, on a green marble slab, signed on the edge of the bronze, not quite sure what these two are up to here... 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 3” overall. $600-800
Vienna Bronze Figure of Seated Newspaper Seller, unmarked, with carved agate book, 3” high. Paint losses. $300-400
(2) Vintage Cold Painted Bronze Figures, atop oriental carpets, no maker’s marks, incl: Man praying, 1 1/4” high, 1 3/4” x 2 1/2”, scratched “Taruopol” on base; and Slave seller, 2” high, 2 3/8” x 1 3/4”. Good condition.
$300-500
Tiny
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3011 COLD PAINTED BRONZE MINIATURE BLACKIANA FIGURE
Early 20th c. Figure, depicting a standing female and kneeling male, 3/4” high, 5/8” wide. Paint losses. $300-400
3010 VIENNA BRONZE MIDDLE EASTERN FIGURES
3009 COLD PAINTED BRONZE NEWSPAPER BOY ON STONE BOOK
3008 BRONZE PAPERWEIGHT SIGNED K. STACHOWSKY
3007 VIENNA BRONZE MONKEYS
3008
3009
3011
3010
3007
Carved Agate Sculpture, depicting a standing pig, with cabochon ruby eyes, 1 3/4” high, 3 1/2” x 1 1/2”. Good condition. $2,500-3,000
Agate Sculpture depicting a Seated Elephant, set with ruby eyes, in a fitted wooden box marked “Faberge” in Cyrillic letters, figure: 1 3/8” high, 2 1/8” x 1 1/4”, box: 2 1/8” high, 3 3/8” x 2 1/4”. Good condition. $2,000-2,500
Carved Agate Sculpture, depicting a begging dog, with cabochon ruby eyes, in a fitted wooden box marked “Faberge” in Cyrillic letters, dog: 3 3/4” high, 1 3/4” x 1 1/4”, box: 2” high, 3” x 5”. Box interior soil, otherwise good condition. $2,200-2,600
Fish Design Tete-a-Tete Chair, carved and painted wooden and resin sculpture, signed and dated 2001 on crest, one-of-a-kind double-seated chair in the form of a two-sided swimming fish, with shaped Birdseye maple seats, textured scales and fins, above carved and painted waves, comes with an artist signed copy of the book - "The Art of Stephen Huneck" by Laura Beach, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Publishers, 2004, 39" high, 44" x 22". Very good condition. $3,000-5,000
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3015 STEPHEN HUNECK (VT/NH/OH, 1948-2010) FOLK ART CHAIR
3014 RUSSIAN CARVED DOG FIGURE
3013 RUSSIAN CARVED ELEPHANT FIGURE
3012 RUSSIAN CARVED PIG FIGURE
3015
3014
3013
3012
3016 BARRY NORLING (US, 20TH C.)
Lobster Dinner, welded iron sculpture with wood, signed on back “B.A. Norling” and dated ‘78, in two pieces, depicting a seated pig attired in a Lacoste polo shirt, holding an ear of corn and enjoying a Maine lobster meal arrayed on a wooden table, pig: 42” high, 22” x 21 1/2”, table with food: 28 1/2” high, 29 3/4” x 18 3/4”. Good condition. $2,000-3,000
3017 GIUSEPPI PALUMBO (20TH-21ST C., CA)
“One More Time”, cast and painted bronze with steel base, depicting three robust dancing sheep in a chorus line kick: white-black-white, signed on back “Giuseppi, 2015, 61/75”. Roughly 29” x 24” x 16”, fine condition. $3,000-5,000
3018
“The Benton Falls Skating Club”, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, inscribed “For Richard” and “Christmas 1963”. Three letters from artist in envelope on back spanning 1962-63 regarding this painting, addressed to Richard Dyer of Colby College. Depicts chipmunks and weasel skating. In stepped grey wood frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21 3/4” x 26 3/4”, SS: 14” x 19”, good condition. Descended through Percival P. Baxter family. $2,000-3,000
3019
All the Woodland Creatures pitch in to build Jake’s new art studio. Watercolor on illustration board, signed lower left and dated ‘62. Letter on back from artist to Richard Dyer of Colby College, and a later copy of Jake’s obituary. In spruce frame under dimensional mat and glass, OS: 17 3/4” x 21 3/4”, SS: 10 3/4” x 14 3/4”, good condition. Descended through Percival P. Baxter family.
$1,500-2,500
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MAURICE ‘JAKE’ DAY (ME, 1892-1983)
MAURICE ‘JAKE’ DAY (ME, 1892-1983)
3019
3018
3017
3016
Jungle Animals, color lithograph, signed and dated ‘07 in print lower right, in wood embellished frame with double mat, glazed, OS: 26 1/2” x 34 3/4”, SS: 12 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Good condition. $1,200-1,500
“Sales Stable”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 1958 CV on back, housed in teak slat frame with gold front edge, black shadowline, OS: 21 1/4” x 31 1/4”, SS: 20” x 30”, good condition. $10,000-15,000
Black Cat and Squirrel, color lithograph, signed and dated 2002 in print lower right, in gold leaf embellished wooden frame with triple mat, glazed, OS: 37 3/4” x 27 5/8”, SS: 24” x 14”. Good condition. $1,200-1,500
“Stripes and Spots”, black & white lithograph on Rives BFK paper, A.P. #IV, pencil signed, titled and numbered, with Dahlov Ipcar gallery and Documentation labels affixed to back, in embossed black lacquered frame with double mat, glazed, OS: 18 7/8” x 24 3/4”, SS: 11” x 17”. Good condition.
$600-800
“Golden Savanna”, limited edition photolithograph, #191/600, pencil signed and dated ‘79 lower right, with titled and dated on Dahlov Ipcar gallery label affixed verso, in double mat with burl wood trimmed frame, glazed, OS 17 1/4” x 38 1/2”, SS: 7 1/2” x 29”. Good condition.
$1,000-1,250
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3024 DAHLOV IPCAR (ME/VT, 1917-2017)
3023 DAHLOV IPCAR (ME/VT, 1917-2017)
3022 DAHLOV IPCAR (ME/VT, 1917-2017)
3021 DAHLOV IPCAR (ME/VT, 1917-2017)
3020 DAHLOV IPCAR (ME/VT, 1917-2017)
3024
3023
3022
3021
3020
3025 CLINTON MOTORS TIN TRADE SIGN, CA. 1920
Large orange sign with black lettering and two-digit phone number, for “Clinton Motor Co. Clinton Maine, Phone 27”. In black wood frame, 16” x 6'1". Remarkable condition. Descended through Percival P. Baxter family. $800-1,200
3026 TOBACCO SHOP TRADE SIGN
Turk Smoking Pipe, ca. 1850, in thin riveted cast iron with pewter features, was originally fully painted, now weathered. Roughly 22” x 7” x 12”, great patina. $2,000-3,000
Painted wooden sign, four plank, one-sided, notched to fit specific architecture, black lettering with grey shadows on white ground, applied molded frame. Reading: “Better light for better sight/Edison Mazda Light/The electrical way is the economic way. Use electric household devices/ Cheaper, Cleaner, Safer/ If it is labor saving we have it”. 84” x 48” (7’ x 4’). Weathered, faded, portion of frame gone. $1,000-1,500
One-sided wall-hanging Flounder in assembled, carved and painted pine, hollow backed, with iron hangers, no inscription, 34” x 60” x 3”, fatigued.
$2,000-3,000
Black Painted Heavy Duty Metal Trunk, with front latch and side handles, lid painted “Britannic, 1914, White Star Line, Harland & Wolff, Belfast, 48,158 Tons, 870’ x 94’, 4 Funnels, Medical Dept., front panel with black, red and gilt painted labels “Cannabis” and “Cocaine”, red painted interior with traces of 1940 British newspaper pages affixed to interior base, 19 1/2” high, 30 1/2” x 21 1/4”. Lid and front dents, and minor paint losses. $600-800
3030 BRITISH SHOTGUN SIGN
“Holland & Holland” in gilt and black on a one-sided mahogany sign, the gun in full color, the sign with molded frame and applied trim, “Gun Makers to H.M. The King, 98 New Bond Street, London, Est. 1835”. “Improved ‘Paradox’ Elephant Guns: Reputed the Best from Mombasa to Lake Nakuru, Big Game Safaris arranged throughout British East Africa”. 40” x 55” x 2 3/4”, fine condition. $2,000-3,000
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3029 MARINE MEDICAL TRUNK - “BRITANNIC”, CANNABIS & COCAINE
3028 FISH MARKET TRADE SIGN
3027 1890’S ROCKLAND, MAINE MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL SIGN TOUTING ELECTRIFICATION
3029
3028
3027
3026
3025
3030
3031
Black and Red Painted Heavy Duty Steel Trunk, with side handles and brass front latch/lock, painted lid: “Duchess of Bedford, Canadian Pacific Line, Built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Scotland, 2 Funnels, 581’ x 75’, 3rd Class 510, 20,123 Tons, front panel with black, red and gilt painted label “Morphine”, black painted interior, 17” high, x 27 1/4” x 17 3/4”. Base dents, minor paint losses and surface wear. $600-800
“Nancy Hands”, one-sided mahogany, lettered and trimmed in black and gold with integral molded frame. “Have One on Me” with a crab holding a pint of beer, “3032 Parkgate Street”. 51” x 24” x 3”, very good condition. $1,000-1,500
“Chemins de fer de l’Etat” (State Railways), “Voyages a prix Reduits Normandie & Bretagne” (Travel at reduced prices Normandy & Brittany), Mortain (Bocage Normand) Leon Constant-Duval, 1912. Linen backed, in teak box frame, under plexiglass. Has French tax stamps. OS: 44 1/2” x 23”, sheet size: 41 1/4” x 29 1/4”, one small repaired tear to right edge.
$400-600
3034 VINTAGE “QUO VADIS?” BROADSIDE FRENCH THEATRE POSTER
Scarce Edition Large Color Poster, ca. 1900, promoting the 5-act play “Quo Vadis?” at the SaintMartin Theatre, Paris, based on the novel by Roman de Sienkewicz and written by Emile Moreau, artwork by Robert Boullier (France, 19th - 20th c.) and printed by Charles Verneau (114, Rue Oberkampf, Paris), in fancy frame with plexiglass, OS: 88” (7’4”) x 51 3/4” (4’3-3/4”), Poster: 75” (6’3”) x 43” (3’7”). Toned, losses at right and left edges and on interior creases. $600-800
3035 BALLY “AMIGO” PINBALL MACHINE 1974; 9-15-72 dated drawings. 25c. play, s/n 85131022. 4,325 produced, side of upper case stamped ‘5234’. With all the original papers including wiring diagrams, instructions and parts lists, spare bands and bulbs. Good working condition, scuffs to cases. 70 1/2” x 30” x 51” overall. Dis-assembled: 27 1/2” x 30 1/2” x 11 1/2” upper cabinet; 19” x 52” x 22” lower cabinet, 31” long bolt-on legs.
$550-650
3036 HAND MADE GREEN PAINTED CANOE FROM SEBEC, ME
Broad Beam Flat Bottom Canoe with green painted canvas exterior, bent ash and oak slat construction with mahogany gunwales, nicely carved yoke portage carrier, caned seat and cross bar, bronze fittings, 18” x 120” x 41”. $800-1,000
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3033 FRAMED FRENCH RAIL TRAVEL POSTER 1912 BY LEON CONSTANT-DUVAL (1877-1956)
3032 IRISH PUB SIGN
MARINE MEDICAL CHEST “DUCHESS OF BEDFORD”, MORPHINE
3036
3035
3034
3033
3032
3031
3037 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
This 2007 Toyota Tundra is the definition of a great work truck. Under the hood is a dead reliable 4.0 Liter V6 engine making 236 hp and 266 lb/ft of torque. With Toyota’s signature VVTI and a sturdy 5-speed automatic, this full size pickup gets up to 19 mpg (up there with mid size offerings of the time). Inside is a no-nonsense interior with a covered 3-person bench seat, a tough plastic floor for easy cleaning, storage space behind the occupants, and a simple and intuitive dashboard. The interior is clean and in great condition. Out back is a rugged bed-lined 8ft bed with a folding tonneau cover and diamond plate truck box. The exterior is in great condition overall as well. The Tundra was well taken care of by the estate. It has 125,338 miles on the odometer but was driven sparingly in winter. The vehicle is sold with a salvage title and a bill of sale. VIN: 5TFLU52127X002354
$7,000-9,000
3038 HORSE DRAWN BUGGY CARRIAGE
19th - Early 20th c. Painted Two-Seater Carriage, with four wooden spoke wheels, passenger compartment with front mounted metal eagle, leather upholstered seat with brass tack trim, lidded storage compartment, metal step on each side, 53” high, 174” (14’-5”) long overall (8’-5” wheel to wheel length), 67” wide. Paint losses; old repairs; loss area to interior of front left wheel; lid loss around right hinge. $500-700
3039 TWO-PART 19TH C. LARGE WHITE MARBLE GARDEN URN
Classical Grecian form of generous proportions, in red and black veined marble, with gourd underside, wide flared rim, small square foot, 29” tall, 21” diam., 12” square base, lightly weathered.
3040 LEAD SHELL FORM GARDEN BASINS
$800-1,200
$300-500
Lot of (2) Vintage Outdoor Decorative Vessels, in the form of scallop shells, 13 1/2” x 20 1/4” and 17 1/4” x 19 1/4” (edge dent). Both have worn surfaces.
19th c. Heavy Bronze Garden Sundial, with verdigris patinated surface, owl form gnomon, embossed Roman numeral dial, winged hourglass and ‘Light Follows Darkness’, at the base edge ‘Shortest day - Dec. 21, Twelve hour day - Sept. 21, Longest day - June 21’, two protruding screws to underside, 3 3/4” high, 10 1/2” x 10 3/4”. Surface rust spots. $300-500
1910 by Edward Clark Potter
1857-1923) sand
Unsigned. Roughly 12” x 21” x 9” each. $800-1,200
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3041 BRONZE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL
3042 PAIR OF SMALL BRONZE GUARDIAN LIONS Museum Replicas derived from the New York Public Library Lions “Patience” & “Fortitude”, executed in
(CT/NY,
cast and patinated bronze.
3042
3041
3040
3037
3038
3039
3043
Hand Drawn Christmas Card with two ornaments on a tree, one with elf riding like a hot air balloon basket, inscribed “Merry Christmas from Betsy & Andy”. In white and red stick frame, under glass, 6 1/4” x 9 1/2” overall. Fine condition.
ONE OF THE FOREMOST ARTISTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY!
“The Slip”, photo lithograph, 1977, unsigned, in raised molded walnut frame, matted and glazed, OS: 26” x 32”, SS: 17” x 22 1/2”. $300-400
3046
“Spindrift”, photo lithograph, signed in print, Huston Tuttle Gallery of Rockland, ME label verso. In molded bullnose walnut frame, matted and glazed, OS: 28” x 40”, SS: 20” x 32”.
$3,000-5,000
“The Pirate Flag”, on “Benner Island, Maine” letterhead, 1999. Inscribed around painting: and with complete letter on another sheet framed back to back, double-glazed. The front reads “Bless you always for thinking of my birthday, Love, Andy”. The letter reads: “August 1999, Patty dear, This morning I took a walk up around flag hill - and as I looked at your flag, I realized I never really thanked you enough for this handsome gift. The way it looked against the stormy sky was exciting and deeply moving to me ----”. In silver molded frame, matted and double-glazed, OS: 17 3/4” x 14”, SS: 10 1/4” x 6 3/4”, a bit faded. Benner Island is in St. George, and was part of the Wyeth compound, now preserved by Colby College.
$600-800
3047 ANDREW NEWELL WYETH (PA/ME, 1917-2009)
$1,000-1,500 3047
“Fourth Musketeer; The Fairbanks Album Remarque”, watercolor on title page from book, along with photo of Andrew Wyeth and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. ‘fencing’. In the remarque, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (in his ‘Three Musketeers' costume) stands over a headless body (of Wyeth, we assume). Pencil signed and inscribed “For AL, the Fourth Musketeer”. Label verso from Gerald Peters Gallery at 24 East 78th St, NYC; along with label from “Wyeth/Three Generations” Exhibition at at High Point University’s Sechrest Gallery, from the Bob and Kay Timberlake Collection of Wyeth Family Art; also Chapel Hill Museum in 2002 and St John’s Museum, Wilmington, NC. Housed in black panel gold molded frame with nametag, under two window mat with gilt liners, under museum UV glass. OS: 35” x 22”; 11 1/2” x 8 1/4” page, 7 1/2” x 9 1/2” photo. $2,500-3,500
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ANDREW NEWELL WYETH (PA/ME, 1917-2009)
3045 ANDREW NEWELL WYETH (ME/PA, 1917-2009)
3044 ANDREW NEWELL WYETH (PA/ME, 1917-2009)
ANDREW NEWEL WYETH (PA/ME, 1917-2009)
3046
3045
3044
3043
“Study for Island Geese”, watercolor and graphite on paper, pencil signed lower center, label verso from Somerville Manning Gallery of Breck’s Mill, Greenville, DE. Housed in water gilt box frame, linen mat, gilt liner, OS: 36” x 30”, SS: 28” x 22”. $25,000-35,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
Grandson to N.C. Wyeth, son to Andrew Wyeth, and “artistic heir” to the Brandywine School tradition, American realist Jamie Wyeth has forged a style all his own.
“Blueberries, Study for Distant Thunder”, 1961, color lithograph, signed in print only, limited edition of 250 (un-numbered), published for the Farnsworth Museum, Rockland, ME Unframed. 16 3/4” x 22 1/2” sheet. Good condition.
$300-400
“Lighthouse Iris”, giclee print, signed in print and pencil signed, numbered AP2/25, housed in a textured gold molded frame, matted under UV plexiglass, OS: 42 1/2” x 35 1/2”, image size: 28” x 22 1/2”, fine condition. From the Haynes Collection. $1,000-1,500
$1,500-2,500
“Pemaquid Shore, Maine (Camden Hills in Distance)”, oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 1939, titled on stretcher, in a mitered spruce frame, OS: 35” x 44”, SS: 29” x 38”, craquelure.
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3051 PARKER GAMAGE (NE, 1882-1960)
3050 JAMIE WYETH (PA/ME/DE, 1946 - )
3049 JAMIE WYETH (PA/ME, 1946 - )
3048 ANDREW NEWELL WYETH (ME/PA, 1917-2009)
3051
3050
3049
3048
“North Hill” (small version), oil on canvas laid to hardboard, signed lower left, title on top of stretcher, depicting the view of hills behind a farmhouse and barns, housed in a molded watergilt frame, OS: 20” x 29”, SS: 14 1/2” x 23 1/2”, fine condition. $1,500-2,500
Untitled Abstract, Autumn Landscape, monumental oil on canvas, unsigned, unmarked, unframed, 46” x 52”. Stretcher impression. From the artist’s studio in Maine.
$1,000-1,500
“De la Playa, La Manzanilla, Mex.”, initialed lower right and dated ‘79, also signed verso and dated Feb 79, in oak frame with linen liner, OS: 16 1/2” x 17 1/2”, SS: 11 1/2” x 12 1/2”, good condition. $1,000-1,500
Autumn Leaves, oil on luan, unsigned but with flier on back, consigned with other signed pieces, in pickled oak cove frame, OS: 11” x 11”, SS: 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”, good condition.
$1,000-1,500
Snow Melt, Katahdin, oil on luan, initialed lower right and dated ‘64, in pickled oak cove frame, OS: 15” x 19”, SS: 13 1/2” x 17 1/2”, good condition. Inscribed verso: “To Henry, I’m pretty certain I did this painting somewhere in the general Patten area. I think it is a good one. All the best, Chris Huntington”. $2,000-3,000
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3056 CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) HUNTINGTON (ME/OH, 1938 - )
3055 CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) HUNTINGTON (ME/OH, 1938 - )
3054 CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) HUNTINGTON (ME/OH, 1938 - )
3053 DENNY SONKE WINTERS (NY/CA/ME/MI/MEXICO, 1905-1985)
3052 JOEL M. BABB (CONTEMPORARY MAINE)
3056
3055
3054
3053
3052
Catboat at Dusk, oil on canvas board, unsigned, stamped “Vernon Broe Estate, Richmond, Maine” verso, in a gilded wooden frame with linen liner, OS: 16” x 20”, SS: 12” x 16”. Good condition. $1,000-1,500
Schooner Yacht with Couple on Board, oil on canvasboard, signed lower left, in custom molded panel gold and black Arts & Crafts style frame. OS: 16" x 20"; SS: 12" x 18". $800-1,200
Schooner Yachts in Close Formation, oil on canvasboard, signed lower left, in custom molded panel gold and black Arts & Crafts style frame. OS: 20" x 28"; SS: 16" x 24". $800-1,200
Winter River Scene with sailboats, oil on academy board, signed on right and dated 1893, in vintage gold molded frame, OS: 8 3/4” x 13 1/4”, SS: 5 3/4” x 10 1/4”, good condition. $400-600
Arrival of a Steam/Sail Ocean Liner, ca. 1890, oil on panel, unsigned, in later silver and gold leaf molded frame, OS: 12 1/2” x 43 1/2”, SS: 9 1/2” x 40 1/2”. $2,000-3,000
“USS Maine”, depicted in the harbor of Havana, where the ship’s explosion prompted the Spanish-Amerrican War the year this painting was created, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1896, in a modern gilt molded and beaded panel frame, OS: 22 1/2” x 34 1/2”, SS: 17” x 29”. $3,000-4,000
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3062 GEORGE M. HATHAWAY (ME/RI, 1852-1903)
3061 GEORGE M. HATHAWAY (ME/RI, 1852-1903)
3059 VERNON BROE (ME/IL, 1930-2011)
3058 VERNON BROE (ME/IL, 1930-2011)
3057 VERNON BROE (ME/IL, 1930-2011)
3060 GEORGE M. HATHAWAY (ME, 1852-1903)
3062
3061
3060
3058
3057
3059
Pair of Designer 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings, with omega backs, 1 1/8” x 1/2”. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-800
Necklace of alternating 14K yellow gold and sterling silver oval links, 16” long. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-800
14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Mounted Designer Pendant, center set with a large faceted topaz surrounded by diamonds, 1 1/2” x 1”. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $800-1,200
Three wheel spinning design with a cluster in the top, with (7) round brilliant cut diamonds and a white gold wheel, bright set with (27) round brilliant cut diamonds. Approx. diamond weight is 1.29ct. Clarity SI1, Color G-H. Ring size 8 1/2. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $4,350. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,800-2,400
Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Bangles, 2 1/2” diam. interior, 30.4 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $2,000-2,500
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3067 PR GOLD BANGLE BRACELETS
3066 VINTAGE 18K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD DIAMOND SPINNER RING BY SCHMIT
3065 DAVID YURMAN TOPAZ & DIAMOND PENDANT
3064 DAVID YURMAN GOLD & SILVER LINK NECKLACE
3063 PR DAVID YURMAN SILVER & GOLD EARRINGS
3067
3066
3065
3064
3063
18K Yellow Gold Urchin Form Pin, with (6) turquoise beads and (1) center diamond, 1” diam., 10.6 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $800-1,200
Square shape with D monogram. Set with 61 small diamonds, 18 jewel movement. S/N# 26956. 28 dwt. 1 1/4” high x 1 1/4” wide. Recently serviced. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $2,000-3,000
Classic (3) stone design set with an emerald cut natural Emerald in the center with a trillion cut natural diamond on each side. Center emerald approximate weight is 4.49ct (by measurement formula). Color is deep bluish-green, Clarity moderately included. Set on each side is a .75ct trillion diamond. Clarity SI1, Color G. Size 7. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost $17,000. From the estate of Vann
$10,000-20,000
White Gold. Pendant has large oval Moonstone crowned by (6) small Moonstones and (6) Ceylon Sapphires. 18” in length. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $3,000-5,000
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3072 RARE EDWARDIAN MOONSTONE AND SAPPHIRE PENDANT NECKLACE
3071 ELWOOD VAN CLIEF PLATINUM EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
Thomson, Coral Gables, FL
3070 LADIES ART DECO PLATINUM AND DIAMOND PENDANT WATCH
3069 18K GOLD AND PINK CORAL EARRINGS WITH MATCHING RING Ca. 1960. Ring size 6 1/2. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $800-1,200
3068 TIFFANY & CO. TURQUOISE & DIAMOND BROOCH
3072
3071
3070
3069
3068
3073 LADIES 14K GOLD TIFFANY & COMPANY MOONSTONE RING set with large oval cabochon Moonstone, flanked either side by a floral white gold design with tiny diamonds. Size 7. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,000-1,500
Vintage Rhinestone Encrusted Evening Bag by Judith Leiber, made in Italy, having a gilt metal frame studded with Swarovski crystals, with push button clasp, gold leather lining, optional snakeskin shoulder chain, with “Judith Leiber” gilt metal plaque affixed to interior, PLUS gilt metal comb and mirror (in Judith Leiber drawstring pouch), 4” x 6 3/8” x 1 3/8”. Very minor wear. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL.
$500-700
3075 GOLD BYZANTINE CHAIN BRACELET
14K Yellow Gold King’s Braid Link Bracelet, 7 1/2” long, 40.4 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $2,000-2,500
Lot of (3), in 18K yellow gold, incl: Scallop shell, 1” x 1”; Round St. Christopher medal, 1” diam.; and Standing ram, 1” x 1”; 20.7 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL
$1,400-1,600
3077
18K Yellow Gold Link Chain, 26” long, 30 dwt. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $2,000-2,500
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GOLD LINK NECKLACE
3076 GOLD CHARMS
3074 JUDITH LEIBER CRYSTAL CLUTCH PURSE WITH COMB & MIRROR
3077
3076
3075
3074
3073
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Designer Hippo Pin, with ruby eyes, 1” x 1 3/4”, 11.1 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $800-1,000
Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings, with omega backs, 1 1/4” x 3/4”, 15.3 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $800-1,000
18K Gold Pin, by Paramont Gems (NY), with green enamel body and diamond eyes, 1 1/4” x 1 1/4”, 8.8 dwt. Chip to enamel on frogs’ arm. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $800-1,000
18K White Gold Mounted Ring, center set with an oval star sapphire surrounded by (28) diamonds, marked “1140”, Size 6 1/2. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $1,500-2,500
18K Yellow Gold Hinged Bracelet, set with (40) small diamonds, 2 1/4” x 2” interior dimensions, 20.2 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,500-2,000
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3082 GOLD BRACELET WITH DIAMONDS
3081 LADIES STAR SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING
3080 ENAMEL & DIAMOND FROG BROOCH
3079 PR GOLD EARRINGS
3078 CELLINO HIPPOPOTAMUS BROOCH
3082
3081
3080
3079
3078
3083 14K GOLD CURB LINK CHAIN NECKLACE
31.5 dwt, 20” long. $1,700-1,900
3084 CARTIER DIAMOND BEE FORM BROOCH
14K Gold Mounted Brooch, encrusted with small diamonds, 1” x 7/8”, 1.6 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-800
3085 PR ITALIAN GOLD EARRINGS
Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings, 3/4” x 1/2”, 3.3 dwt. Missing backs. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $250-300
3086 JUDITH LEIBER SILK EVENING BAG WITH CHANGE PURSE & COMB
Vintage Black Satin Evening Purse, with rhinestone studded bar clasp, gilt metal shoulder strap, interior with two pockets, “Judith Leiber, New York” gilt metal plaque affixed to interior, set on four small gilt metal button feet; PLUS with matching satin and gilt metal change purse and gilt metal comb, purse: 6” high, 7” x 2 1/4”; with Judith Leiber branded felt bag (soiled). From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $400-600
3087 TIFFANY & CO. STERLING FLATWARE
(21) Piece Lot, incl: (18) Persian pattern individual solid fish knives, with JG monogram, 8 1/4” long; (1) Saratoga pattern gravy ladle, with MSS monogram, 7 1/4” long; (1) Hamilton pattern serving fork, JFT monogram, 8 5/8” long; and (1) Flemish pattern sugar tongs, with ELT monogram, 4 1/4” long; 40.14 ozt. Minor surface wear. $1,500-2,500
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3087
3086
3085
3084
3083
3088
STERLING SILVER TANKARD
Replica 18th c. tankard with 1918 family crest and presentation on base. Sold by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Co. 9 1/4” high x 5 1/4” diameter at base. 27.89 toz. $800-1,200
3089 AMERICAN SILVER SERVING UTENSILS
(16) Assorted 19th c. Sterling & Coin Silver Serving Pieces, incl: Sterling meat fork by Crosby, Morse & Foss (Boston, 1868-1875), with bright cut engraved tines, AW monogram, 9 3/8” long; Sterling meat fork by Crosby & Foss (Boston, 1876-1885), with bright cut engraving, G & EG T monogram, 9 3/8” long; Sterling meat fork by William B. Durgin Co. (Concord, NH, 1853-1931), ET monogram, 8 5/8” long; Large coin silver ladle by Harris & Stanwood Co. (Boston, 1853-1862), RL monogram, 12” long; (4) Coin silver spoons with RL monogram - three by Rufus Farnam (Boston, 1795-1833) and one by Ezra Whiton (Boston, 1821-1826), 9 1/2” long; (4) Coin salt spoons by John Belknap Jones (Boston, 1813-1834), RL monogram, 4” long; Bigelow, Bros & Kennard (Boston, 1847-1867) coin pie server, pierced blade, EGL monogram, 9 1/2” long; Coin silver fish serving knife by Lincoln & Reed (Boston, 1838-1848), RL monogram, 10 1/8” long; Coin serving spoon with sheaf of wheat handle decoration by H. Porter & Co. (New York, NY, 1830-40), engraved “Allen”, 9 1/8” long; Small coin silver ladle by Watson & Brown (Philadelphia, 1836-1838), RL monogram, 6 1/4” long; 30.76 ozt. Good condition. $600-800
3090 LINCOLN & FOSS COIN SILVER TRAY
Mid-19th c. Round Footed Tray by Lincoln & Foss, Boston, 1848-1857, with raised floral decoration to outer edge and central engraved decoration, leaf form feet, engraved monogram “TL, TCLL” to center, 12 1/4” diam., 7/8” high, 23.69 ozt. Good condition.
Provenance: the Tuckerman/Lamb family of Boston
$600-800
3091 AMERICAN SILVER MUG COLLECTION
(5) 19th and Early 20th c. Coin & Sterling Silver Mugs, incl: Sterling mug by Shreve, Crump & Low Co. (Boston, 1869-present), with gilt washed interior, waisted shape, engraved EST, base engraved “From Uncle Horace and Aunt Annie, 1917”, 3 7/8” high; (2) Coin cylindrical mugs by Lincoln & Foss, Boston (1848-1857), with scroll decorated surface, one engraved “Rose Lamb”, other with unengraved cartouche, 3 1/2” high; (1) Mid19th c. coin cylindrical mug by Gorham, #187, retailed by N. Harding & Co. (1851-1889), with engine turned and engraved decoration, cartouche engraved MET, 3 1/4” high; (1) Coin cylindrical mug with scroll form handle, engine turned decoration, unengraved cartouche, base marked “COIN”, 3 1/2” high; 20.98 ozt. Good condition.
$600-800
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3091
3090
3089
3088
3092 S.T. CROSBY COIN SILVER CREAM PITCHER
Finely Crafted Mid-19th c. Cream Jug, by Boston silversmith Samuel T. Crosby, with beaded scroll form handle, fluted lower body, G monogram, also engraved “Gardiner Gibson” on base, 3 1/4” high, 4 5/8” x 3 3/8”, 4.17 ozt. Good condition.
$300-500
3093 TORTOISESHELL & STERLING FRAME
Victorian Silver Mounted Heart Shaped
Tortoiseshell Frame, with applied sterling silver embellishments by Atkins Brothers, London, 1898, cut-outs for six photographs, velvet backside, 12 3/8” x 9 7/8”. Repaired edge chip; re-attached silver applique; missing backstand.
$800-1,200
FLATWARE
(56) Pieces of “Winthrop” Sterling Silver Flatware by Tiffany & Co., with HMJ monogram to handle undersides, incl: (12) Knives; (8) Dinner forks; (12) Salad/dessert forks; (12) Teaspoons; (11) Spreader knives; and (1) Serving spoon; 74.73 ozt. Good condition.
$1,500-2,500
BOWL
Art Deco Pierced Silver Bowl, by Tiffany & Co., 1907-1947 date mark, with latticework pierced sides and side handles, reeded rim, engraved RR monogram to interior base, footed base stamped “Tiffany & Co., 16268 Makers 5227, Sterling Silver, 925-1000, M”, 2 1/8” high, 10 1/4” x 8 1/4”, 13.51 ozt. Good condition.
$400-600
Circa 1895 Tiffany Studios Vase, in green iridescent glass with pulled feather decoration, polished pontil, 8 3/4” high, 3 1/2” diam. Good condition. $1,200-1,800
3097
(6) Piece Lot of Early 20th c. Desk Accessories, in bronze, all stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York", including: (5) Grapevine pattern pieces with green slag glass inserts: square inkwell, #4, 3 3/4” high, 4 1/4” sq., missing liner; pen tray, 9 3/4” x 2 7/8” ; stamp box, #10, 1 3/8” high, 4 1/8” x 2 1/4”; calendar frame, hinged backstand, #50, 7 1/8” x 8 3/4”, glass breaks lower left; letter holder, 2 slots, 6 1/2” x 10” x 2 1/2”. PLUS Zodiac pattern blotter corners (set of 4), each: 3 7/8” x 3 5/8”. $1,000-2,000
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TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE DESK ITEMS
3096 TIFFANY CORONA ART GLASS VASE
3095 TIFFANY & CO. STERLING
3094 TIFFANY & CO. WINTHROP STERLING
3097
3096
3095
3094
3093
3092
3098
UPRIGHT 22” DISC MUSIC BOX, PLUS (15) DISKS
Late 19th c. Walnut Cased German Music Player, manufactured by the Polyphon Musikwerke (Leipzig), double comb with hand crank, having a fancy case with carved top pediment above frieze incised “Polyphon”, turned front columns, hinged and glazed front door, pierced corner front and side panels, set on turned legs, 53” high, 33 1/2” (with crank) x 16”, working condition, surface wear commensurate with use; and (15) Metal discs of German songs, 22” diam. $3,000-5,000
Victorian grey speckled marble urns on integral three footed base, having a Greek Key banded shoulder, 7 3/4” tall, 3 1/4” diam. Good condition.
$400-600
12” disc player with underlid litho, ivorene tags. With crank. 10” x 17” x 15” $1,000-2,000
Romanesque style well proportioned lathe-turned slate shallow footed bowl having gilt bronze and silver banding (marked F. Barbedienne) with Minerva head lugs and looped leafy Bacchus head handles, late 19th c., Paris. 9 3/4” x 14 1/2” x 11”, professionally repaired crack and chip. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $400-550
Standard Mmodel C, s/n 536614, circa 1908-09, the rectangular oak case with simple Edison signature decal, oak domed lid with handle, crank, small black & brass 14” ‘witches hat’ horn. Ivorine tag at bottom front of case reads “Made for International Correspondence School, Scranton, Pa. by National Phonographic Co. and with an added “I.C.S. Language Record Index, Patd July 11, 1905”. Model H reproducer. Made to learn languages. 12” x 13” x 9 3/4” case. Very good condition. Descended through Percival P. Baxter family. $300-500
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3102 EDISON STANDARD WITH SMALL HORN, INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL REPEATER MODIFICATIONS
3101 FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (FRANCE, 1810-1892)
3100 MAHOGANY REGINA MUSIC BOX
3099 PAIR OF 19TH C MARBLE VASES, MANTEL GARNITURES
POLYPHON
3102
3101
3100
3099
3098
3103 LARGE COLLECTION OF EDISON CYLINDERS (IN 7 TRAYS)
Including (108) intact, PLUS (19) with damaged sleeves, PLUS (29) empty sleeves, PLUS (3) reproducers (two with boxes), PLUS a group of catalogs. Descended through Percival P. Baxter family. $600-800
3104 THE IMPROVED MANDOLINA ORGANETTE
Ca. 1900 Mechanical Tabletop Roller Organ, with stenciled mahogany case, hand crank and one paper roller, paper instruction label affixed to underside of top, 14” high, 15 3/4” x 13 1/2”. Surface wear. Descended through Percival P. Baxter family. $300-500
19th c. Inlaid Rosewood Cylinder Music Box, 8 airs, s/n 23781 1196, with original chromolitho listing card inside the lid, selector for different songs, having four bells with bird strikers, interior crank mount, glass dustcover; case with side handles and inlaid cartouches of musical instruments on top and boxwood stringing, resting on molded edge footed base, 8 1/4” high, 19” x 11 1/2”. Runs; old case lid edge repair, veneer and paint losses, interior case crack. $1,000-1,500
Late 19th c. Rosewood Cased Music Box, with six visible bells and drum, box exterior with marquetry inlaid lid, stringing and crossbanding; black lacquered interior with crank, change/repeat and stop/play levers, mechanism enclosed under a hinged lid with glass panel, card with song list affixed to lid interior, s/n 14934, 9 1/2” high, 23” x 12”. Mechanics need restoration. $1,500-2,000
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3107 SMALL FRENCH BRONZE URN WITH ANGEL Belle Epoch, with Grecian palmette handles, the front and back decorated with bas relief angel, 6 3/4” x 6 1/4” x 4”. $300-400
3106 SWISS INLAID 10-AIRS MUSIC BOX
3105 SWISS 8-AIRES MUSIC BOX
3107
3106
3105
3104
3103
3108 ARTIST SIGNED FRENCH PORCELAIN URN
19th c. Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Porcelain Lidded Urn, marked VF Limoges, with delicate hand painted courting couple and landscape decoration to body signed ‘G. Poitevin’, red and raised gilded floral and swirl motifs to lid, neck and pedestal, gilded ormolu leaf form side handles and cut corner square base, iron weighted base, underside of pedestal with underglaze green round ‘Limoges, VF, France’ stamp, 30 1/2” high, 14” x 10 1/2”. Gilding losses, professionally repaired lid. $600-800
3109 VICTORIAN HALL TREE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN JELLIFF
Late 19th c. Renaissance Revival Walnut Hall Tree, attributed to New Jersey cabinet maker John Jelliff (1813-1883), having a shaped and carved crest with Jenny Lind bust, two urn form finials, and burl inset panels; above a mirrored front with burl panels, and six turned hat holders; marble shelf with small drawer below, flanked by scrolled wooden umbrella/cane holders; lower shelf with two metal drip pans positioned below umbrella/cane supports; 96 1/2” high, 48” x 14”. $800-1,200
3110 SETH THOMAS NO. 2 REGULATOR CLOCK
Cherry veneer, with original paper label, crank key, brass pendulum, lacking weights, seconds sweep hand. 37” x 16” x 5 1/2”, bits of veneer gone. $400-600
3111 JOSEPH MAZZOLINI (19TH C. ITALIAN)
Oval Portrait of the lovely Grace Caroline Nye (1851-1871), oil on canvas, , signed verso on the canvas and indicating this was painted in Rome in 1872 (the year after the subject died, hence the clouds at the bottom). Housed in a magnificent Italian gilt and cerulean blue carved panel Baroque frame original to the work, OS: 32” x 28”, SS: 16 3/4” x 13 1/4” oval, fine condition. Typed label verso reads: “Grace Caroline Nye, 1851-1871, Sister of Mary Laura Nye (Mrs. J.W. Dyer). Mary was Grandmother of Richard Nye Dyer.” Descended through Percival P. Baxter family. $2,000-3,000
3112 19TH C. CARVED IVORY FIGURINE OF WOMAN AND CHERUB ON PEDESTAL
One of a pair of Allegorical Figures that would have represented Fame and Folly, where the pose of the nude woman is mimicked by the Cherub at her feet, on a molded round pedestal, 19th c. Italian, 8 1/4” tall, shrinkage fine lines. $1,000-1,500
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3111
3110
3109
3108
3113 E. HOWARD NO. 4 BANJO CLOCK
Late 19th c. Wall Clock by E. Howard, Boston, with rosewood case, reverse painted throat and tablet, painted metal dial with Roman numerals (remnants of maker’s name on dial), weight driven time only movement (with pendulum and key), 32 1/4” high, 13 1/2” x 3 3/4”. Not observed running, throat glass loose.
& COMPASS/SUNDIAL
$800-1,200
Egyptian Column form, probably French, early 19th c., having fine chip carved decoration, domed glass on top over floating compass, with gradients in Fahrenheit & Reaumer declination, 6 1/4” x 2 1/2” diam. Shrinkage cracks, edge chips, all functions intact.
$1,000-1,500
Pair of Early 20th c. Iridescent Art Glass Candle Holders by Steuben, #686, each with flared tulip form cup, twisted stem and domed round foot, both incised “Aurene” and “686” on base, 10” high. Base scratches, otherwise good condition. $600-800
Early 20th c. Iridescent Art Glass Low Vase, with flared rim and bulbous vase, incised “Steuben” on polished pontil base, 4 7/8” high, 5” diam. Base scratches, otherwise good condition.
$300-500
Pair of Early 20th c. “Hale System” Stacking Bookcases, by Camden Cabinet Company (Camden, NY), having five cabinets with glazed front doors and Birdseye maple back panels, each cabinet with maker’s label affixed to interior back, plus top and base sections, top piece with carved urn form embellishment, base section with single drawer, each: 74” high, 34 1/8” x 12 3/4”, minor wear.
$800-1,200
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3117 PR MAHOGANY BARRISTER BOOKCASES
3116 STEUBEN GOLD AURENE VASE
3115 PR STEUBEN GOLD AURENE CANDLESTICKS
3114 RARE 19TH C. IVORY PEDESTAL DESK THERMOMETER
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3118 LINDEN FREDERICK (ME, 1953 - )
“Winter Night”, 1995, oil on linen, signed lower right, titled and dated on label verso from Tatistchef Gallery, 50 E 57th St., NYC. In gold stepped panel frame, OS: 27” x 27”, SS: 21 1/2” x 21 1/2”, fine condition. On the cover. $20,000-25,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
A contemporary Maine-based realist painter, Linden Frederick is best known for his accurate depictions of natural light in his night and dusk paintings of small-town America.
3119 WILLIAM THON (ME/NY/ITALY, 1906-2000)
“Four Trees”, oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled on Midtown Galleries of NYC label verso, also with fragment of label from Brookyn Museum and artist label. Marked with Thon Estate number. Housed in artist-made fatigued wooden frame having cream painted liner, OS: 39 1/2” x 51 1/2”, SS: 29 3/4” x 41 3/4”. $4,000-6,000
3120 WILLIAM “BILL” THON (ME/NY/ITALY, 1906-2000)
Untitled, ink on paper, 1987, signed lower right, labeled verso with an original price of $1,200. Two notes taped to back in Thon’s hand: “To Roz! Congratulations on your new doctorate, Helen & Bill” & “Happy Anniversary to Roz & Sumner, July 16, 1989”. In a black stick frame, matted & glazed, OS: 15 1/2” x 18 1/2”, SS: 9” x 12”, good condition.
$800-1,200
3121
STEPHEN MORGAN ETNIER (ME/CA, 1903-1984)
Oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated ‘45, original paper label verso in artist’s hand, with his name, title and original price of $300, depicting lobster floats on a Maine shanty wall, housed in broad step molded golden oak frame, OS: 35” x 29 1/2”, SS: 29” x 23 1/2”, lightly rippled.
$4,000-6,000
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VIVIAN AKERS (ME, 1886-1966)
A Pair of Miniature Swiss Landscapes, one with castle, the other with farm, oil on prepared panels, unsigned, with integral gilt frames, both 5” x 5 1/2”, one vertical, the other horizontal format. Losses to gilding. Includes handwritten note that reads: “This is to advise that the owner, Mrs. Lucia Stevens, owns two pictures with gold frames (all wooden) which were painted by Vivian Akers & given to my Aunt Gertrude Gardner and to me in 1939. Signed, Charlotte J Moore”. $800-1,200
3123 VIVIAN MILNER AKERS (ME,
1886-1966)
“Pennesseewasse Lake, Norway, Maine”, oil on canvasboard, signed lower right and dated 1943, titled in gold on the original oak frame, OS: 22 1/4” x 19 1/2”, SS: 16 1/2” x 13 3/4”. Good condition. $800-1,200
3124 LAURENCE PHILIP SISSON (MA/ME/NM, 1928-2015)
“Home of the Osprey”, watercolor on arches paper, signed lower left, in mahogany slat frame with gold edge, linen mat, white liner, under glass, OS: 27” x 35”, SS: 20 1/4” x 28 3/4”, small tear to linen liner, painting is in good condition. $1,000-1,500
“Ice Planess”, oil on masonite, signed lower left, titled verso, with an original price of $90.00. Housed in a silverleaf box frame, linen mat with beveled edge, OS: 31 1/2” x 43 1/4”, SS: 25 1/2” x 33 1/4”, stains to liner, painting is in good condition. $1,500-2,500
Untitled, (Pollarded Trees Reflected in a River), watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gilt cove frame, under glass, OS: 20 1/4” x 32”, SS: 17 1/4” x 29”, good condition. $1,000-1,500
Untitled (Cows in Marshland), watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gilt molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21” x 34”, SS: 11 1/4” x 24”, good condition. $800-1,200
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3127 SAMUEL PETER ROLT TRISCOTT (ME/MA, 1846-1925)
3126 SAMUEL PETER ROLT TRISCOTT (ME/MA, 1846-1925)
3125 LAURENCE PHILIP SISSON (MA/ME/NM, 1928-2015)
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Untitled (Marsh with Haystacks), watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gilt ribbed cove frame, matted and glazed, OS: 17 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 10 1/2” x 24 3/4”, light foxing.
(Der) “Rosenkavalier, Met”, ink and watercolor on paper, unsigned but from the artist’s collection, titled at bottom and dated 18 Feb 52 in his hand; Metropolitan Opera view of the house from a box seat, unframed, shrinkwrapped under french ruled mat, OS: 12” x 14”, SS: 5 3/4” x 7 3/4”, fine condition. $600-800
$600-800
Wife Ellen Reading, ink on paper, signed lower left, circa 1940’s, unframed, shrinkwrapped under french ruled mat, OS: 12” x 12 3/4”, SS: 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”, good condition. $600-800
“Conversation with Fatima, 30 July 51”, two children talking to a scarecrow, watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, titled and dated in pencil at bottom, unsigned but from his family, unframed, shrinkwrapped in french ruled mat, OS: 24” x 19 1/2”, SS: 17 3/4” x 13 1/4”, tipped in, fine condition.
$600-800
Portrait of Livestock in barn, some with names below, watercolor and graphite on paper, unsigned but from the artist’s collection, inscribed in his hand “for Johnny (his son), 11 Dec 52”. Unframed, shrinkwrapped under french ruled mat, OS: 15” x 17 1/2”, SS: 8 1/2” x 11”, minor soiling.
$600-800
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3132 WALDO PEIRCE (NY/ME/MA, 1884-1970)
3131 WALDO PEIRCE (NY/ME/MA, 1884-1970)
3130 WALDO PEIRCE (NY/ME/MA, 1884-1970)
3129 WALDO PEIRCE (NY/ME/MA, 1884-1970)
3128 SAMUEL PETER ROLT TRISCOTT (ME/MA, 1846-1925)
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“The Can-Can”, watercolor and ink on paper, initialed lower right, titled lower center in pencil, inscribed later in ink “For Ellen, WP, 43”. Unframed, shrinkwrapped under french ruled mat, OS: 15 1/2” x 13”, SS: 9” x 6 3/4”, light soiling, rippling. $500-700
“Monhegan Surf,” acrylic on masonite, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, in walnut slat frame with black shadow line, OS: 25” x 25 1/2”, SS: 24” x 24 1/2”. $1,000-1,200
Rogue Wave, watercolor on paper, unsigned, but in his distinctive hand, housed in a mahogany cove frame, matted and glazed, OS: 23 1/2” x 29 1/2”, SS: 14 1/2” x 20 1/2”, good condition. $800-1,200
Forlorn Hay Rake, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, in dark stained pine frame, matted and glazed, OS: 25 3/4” x 43 1/4”, SS: 16” x 34 1/4”, good condition. $1,000-1,500
A Pair of Miniature Equine Portraits, three in the first titled “Evening Time”, two in the other, “Pasture by the Sea”, depicting racers and a dray; one oil on board, the other oil on canvas, unsigned but with his name on old labeld verso, certainly of his hand, housed in matching gold gesso matched corner frames, OS: 12” x 14” & 11 1/2” x 14”, SS: 6 1/4” x 8 1/4” & 6” x 8 1/4”, good condition. $1,000-1,500
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3137 SCOTT LEIGHTON (ME/MA, 1849-1898)
3136 JON LEGERE (ME, 1944-1996)
3135 CHARLES HERBERT WOODBURY (ME/MA, 1864-1940)
3134 BETTY HESELTON (ME, 1934 - )
3133 WALDO PEIRCE (NY/ME/MA, 1884-1970)
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3138 REZA FEIZ FOR PHASE DESIGN “BRIDE’S VEIL” BAR STOOLS
Set of (3) Mid Century Modern Chrome Bar/Counter Stools, designed by style pioneer Reza Feiz, with backrests, original grey fabric upholstered seats, with Phase Design labels affixed to seat undersides, 37" high, 17" x 20 1/2". One with small upholstery stain.
3139 ABSTRACT PAINTING SIGNED “TAIERO”, FROM MEMPHIS GALLERY
“Tornado” mixed media on paper, signed lower right, floated on board under glass, label verso from Alice Bingham Gallery of Memphis, TN. In a silverleaf box frame, OS: 36” x 31”, SS: 29” x 23”.
$600-800
3140 MODERNIST CHROME FLOOR LAMP
$1,500-2,000
$400-600
Three-Light Floor Lamp, arch shape frame containing three quartz halogen bulb spotlights with milk glass shades, set in a round chrome base, with foot controlled dimmer, 69” high, 11” diam. base. Good condition.
3141 FRAMED 1981 MET OPERA POSTER FOR DISPLAY AT THE THEATRE, BY DAVID HOCKNEY (NY/CA/UK, 1937 - )
“Igor Stravensky, Metropolitan Opera, 1981-82”, Petersburg Press. In a black bullnose frame under plexiglass, OS: 81 1/2” x 36 1/2”, SS: 79 1/2” x 34 1/2”.
$1,000-1,500
3142 MICHAEL MOSER (CONTEMPORARY)
Life-Sized Carved Wood Figure of a Standing Nude Woman, her arms crossed on top of her head, signed on base. Made from one solid section of a black walnut trunk. 78” (6’-6”) tall, 24” x 19” at integral base, a few fine hairline shrinkaqge cracks.
$1,500-1,800
3143 GLASS DOUBLE-SHELF “GUITAR PICK” COFFEE TABLE
Mid-Century Design Low Table, rare double-shelf guitar pick form, with chrome legs, 17” high, 43” x 27 1/2”. Minor scratches.
$1,000-1,500
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ANDY WARHOL (NY, 1929-1987)
“Campbell’s Soup (Cream of Mushroom)”, 1968, serigraph on paper, signed verso and stamp numbered 178/250, from Campbell’s Soup I (F. & S. II.50), (there were also 26 artist’s proofs lettered A-Z), published by Factory Additions, New York, with full margins, in black box frame, black matt with dimension, sheet floated in clear tabs under UV plexiglass, sheet size: 35” x 23”, OS: 41 1/2” x 29 1/2”.
$20,000-30,000
3145 PR FLORENCE KNOLL TWIN HEADBOARDS
Pair of 1960s Era Walnut & Caned Headboards, designed in 1956 by Florence Knoll (MI/NY, 1917-1919) for Knoll Associates, both with Knoll Associates (320 Park Ave., NY) label affixed to back, each: 26” high, 40” wide. Surface wear and dings to wood surfaces. $800-1,000
3146
“Myths” (Invitation), 1981, portfolio of ten offset lithos from the serigraphs published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, along with title page (signed) and description page, in twelve window black mat, with images (l to r, top to bottom): The Witch, Mammy (sgd), Howdy Doody (sgd), Santa Claus (sgd), Dracula, The Star (sgd), Superman, Uncle Sam, Mickey Mouse (sgd) & The Shadow. In silver box frame, under UV glass, OS: 40 1/2” x 31 1/2”, images: 6 1/2” x 6 3/4” each, spots on cover and Uncle Sam. Lightly scratched in profile of Andy on the title page. $10,000-15,000
3147 FLORENCE KNOLL MIDCENTURY ROSEWOOD & STEEL SIDE TABLE
1960s Era Square End Table, designed by Florence Knoll (NY/MI, 19172019) for Knoll Associates, having a chrome plated steel frame and rosewood veneered top, Knoll Associates (320 Park Ave., NY) label affixed to underside of top, 17” high, 24” square. Two top edge chips, scratches and water stains.
$500-700
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ANDY WARHOL (NY/PA, 1928-1987)
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3148 RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBA, 1912-1985)
“Flora”, (Woman with Hat in Profile,) oil on canvas, signed lower left, 1966, housed in a replica gold gesso frame with linen liner, OS: 43 1/2” x 36”, SS: 35” x 27 1/2”. Includes COA from Carlos Martinez Luis, Art Curator and Historian, Miami, Florida. $20,000-30,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
Cuban painter, sculptor, illustrator, ceramicist, and scenic designer, Rene Portocarrero had a long and productive career. Public murals for churches, prisons, theatres, and hotels along with meetings with Fidel Castro about art and its influence saw thatPortocarrero had a significant effect on Cuban society.
$800-1,200
Vintage Iron Framed Teak Top Bench, designed by Florence Knoll (MI/NY, 1917-2019) for Knoll Associates, with Knoll Associates (320 Park Ave., New York 22, N.Y.) label affixed to top underside, 15 1/2” high, 80 3/8” x 20”. Top edge nicks and corner chip; sunned and water stained top surface.
Leaf and Chaise Lounge, oil on masonite, signed lower left and dated ‘56. The matchbook pinned to the wall and inscribed ‘KP’ is possibly a nod to her friend and fellow artist Karl Priebe (WI/NY, 1914-1976). Housed in a black and gold rosette corner frame, OS: 12” x 10”, SS: 9 1/2” x 7 1/2”, fine condition.
$20,000-30,000
Danish Modern Armchair in walnut stained ash and italian leather, with tell-tale finger joints where arms meet back, 17 1/2” seat, 30” back, 25” x 20 1/2”, restored.
Called ‘Kennedy’ as they were used in the Kennedy/Nixon Presidential debates.
$1,000-1,500
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3151 HANS WEGNER ‘KENNEDY’ ARMCHAIR
3150 GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE (IL/WI/GERMANY, 1909-1977)
3149 FLORENCE KNOLL MIDCENTURY T-ANGLE BENCH
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3152 SERGE CHARCHOUNE (RUSSIA/FRANCE, 1888-1975)
Large Cubist Abstract “Figures D’echiquier”, oil on paper, glued by edge to the back of the mat, signed lower right and dated IV/VII 43. Housed in distressed surface molded wooden frrame, oaktag paper liner, OS: 35” x 39”, SS: 18” x 22”. Charchoune was the first Russian Dada poet, born in Russia, but living most of his working life in Paris.
$20,000-30,000
Large Grey Tonal Cubist Abstract, “Douce Lumiere”, in tones of grey, oil on linen, signed lower right, housed in a distressed surface molded panel wood frame with liner, OS: 33” x 39”, SS: 23 1/2” x 28 1/2”. Charchoune was the first Russian Dada poet, born in Russia, but living most of his working life in Paris.
$15,000-25,000
Small Cubist Abstract in earth tones, oil on hardboard, signed upper right, housed in a vintage carved mottled gold frame. OS: 17 1/2” x 21”, SS: 10” x 13 1/2”. Charchoune was the first Russian Dada poet, born in Russia, but living most of his working life in Paris. $8,000-12,000
Set of (10) Cantilever Form Chairs, from 1981, designed by Marcel Breuer (NY/MA, 1902-1981) in 1928, by Gavina for Knoll International, made in Italy, chrome frames with ebonized wood and caned seats, affixed Knoll and Gavina labels to seat undersides, incl: (6) Armchairs, 31” high, 22 1/4” x 21”, 18 1/4” high seats; and (4) Sidechairs, 31” high, 18” x 21”, 18” high seats. Caning breaks to two chair backs and three chair seats; two chairs with seat caning indentations; minor paint losses. $800-1,000
3156 ANTONIO SAURA (SPAIN, 1930-1998)
Bust Portrait; gouache, ink and graphite on paper, signed at the shoulder, housed in satin black panel frame, matted under non-glare glass. OS: 42” x 36”, SS: 27 1/2” x 21”, small rubs to frame.
$10,000-15,000
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3155 (10) VINTAGE KNOLL BREUER CESCA CHAIRS
3154 SERGE CHARCHOUNE (RUSSIA/FRANCE, 1888-1975)
3153 SERGE CHARCHOUNE (RUSSIA/FRANCE, 1888-1975)
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Bulbous Form Blue Vase with incised vertical lines, glazed stoneware, base with impressed artist monogram and affixed paper “Harrison McIntosh, Handthrown Stoneware, Claremont, California” label, 6” high, 5” diam. Good condition. $1,000-1,500
18K Yellow Gold Bracelet, with dolphin head form terminals, 2 3/8” x 2” interior, 24.1 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,600-1,800
9K Yellow Gold Omega Chain Choker, set with (10) rubies and (2) emeralds, 17” long, 18.8 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $1,000-1,500
Floral Carved Pink Coral Pin, in 14K gold. Set with (7) diamonds, 2 3/8” x 1 1/2”. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $800-1,000
Pair of Round Pierced Sterling Silver Earrings, center set with square citrine stone, with omega backs, stamped “925, Italy”, 1” diam. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $200-300
18K Yellow Gold Mounted Oval Pendant, set with polished turquoise stones, backside engraved with hieroglyphics, stamped with Egyptian hallmark, 2” x 1”, 11.9 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $750-850
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3162 EGYPTIAN SCARAB FORM PENDANT
3161 PR SILVER, TORTOISESHELL & CITRINE EARRINGS
3160 DIAMOND & CORAL BROOCH
3159 SNAKE FORM NECKLACE
3158 GOLD CUFF BRACELET
3157 HARRISON MCINTOSH (CA, 1914-2016) ART POTTERY
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Ladies 14K White Gold Ring, set with (16) marquis shape blue sapphires and (15) diamonds, Size 7, 5.5 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,000-1,500
14K Yellow Gold Bamboo Design Bracelet, with safety clasp, 2 1/2” x 1 3/4” interior dimensions, 10.5 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of
14K Yellow Gold Necklace, 31” long, 23.4 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $1,200-1,500
14K
1 1/8”
2 5/8”. Good condition.
18K
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3167 EGYPTIAN GOLD HIEROGLYPHICS PENDANT
Yellow Gold Pendant, with raised hieroglyphics decoration, stamped with Egyptian hallmarks, 2 1/4” x 5/8”,
dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $500-600
3166 CARVED CORAL FISH FORM BROOCH
Yellow Gold Mounted Pin, with carved pink coral fish and waves design,
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From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $400-600
3165 GOLD ROPE CHAIN NECKLACE
3164 GOLD HINGED BRACELET
Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-700
3163 DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE RING
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Set with (1) round brilliant Old European cut diamond in the center with (4) natural Ceylon Sapphires, one in each corner is bezel set. A scroll design with (1) natural half pearl between each sapphire. The diamond weight is approximately .50ct. Clarity VS2, Color G. Each sapphire is approximately .50ct. Color: Medium Ceylon blue. Hand engraved inside: R.S.T. to M.R.D July 25, 1926. Ring size 6 3/4. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $4,000. From the
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3172 14K WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD CHAIN LINK NECKLACE 23.9 dwt. 16” in length, 1/4” in width. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,000-1,200
3171 CHINESE SILVER BRACELET Cuff Bracelet, with dragon head form terminals, engraved exterior, 2 1/2” x 2 1/4” interior, 1.7 ozt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $200-300
3170 MULTI COLORED JADE GILDED BRASS CHINESE BUCKLE with central set amethyst bolder. Ca. 1920. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $1,000-1,500
3169 WHITE JADE BANGLE BRACELET 14K Yellow Gold Mounted Jade Bangle, clasp stamped “14K, 585”, with safety chain, 2 1/4” diam. interior. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-800
3168 HANDMADE ART DECO LADIES 14K GOLD SQUARE DOMED HEAD RING
estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $1,800-2,400
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14K Yellow Gold Mounted Strawberry Design Pin, by Binder Bros. (NY), with carved red coral berries, 1” x 1 3/4”, 4.7 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL $300-400
14K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring, set with diamonds (approx. 1.5cts), Size 6 1/2, 8.6 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $1,000-1,500
3175 LAVA STONE CAMEO BRACELET
Ca. 1850 Bracelet, with seven oval relief carved portrait plaques, 6 1/2” long. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $600-800
14K Yellow Gold & Turquoise Bead Choker Form Necklace, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, clasp stamped “14K, MMA”, in an MMA velvet snap front case, 16” long. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $700-900
Edwardian 18K White Gold Brooch, filigree design set with (32) diamonds, including 1/2-ct. center stone, 3” x 1/2”, 7.0 dwt. Good condition. From the estate of Vann Thomson, Coral Gables, FL. $2,000-3,000
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3177 VINTAGE DIAMOND BAR PIN
3176 GOLD & TURQUOISE NECKLACE
3174 DIAMOND DOME FORM RING
GOLD & RED CORAL BROOCH
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18K Yellow Gold Ring, set with (6) diamonds, Size 7, 7.9 dwt. Good condition. $600-800
14K Yellow Gold Double Elongated Link Chain, 22” long, 16.9 dwt. Good condition. $800-1,000
18K Yellow Gold Twist Design Ring, by Tre Esse Jewelry (Bassano del Grappa, Italy), Size 7 1/2, 8.5 dwt. Good condition. $600-800
Antique key form charm set with (6) tiny diamonds. 1 1/4” in length.
14K gold lion head pendant with tiny diamond eyes. 1” in length.
18K gold charm conch shell form, with pearl. 1/2” in length. $700-1,000
Fredrik A. Kayserm, ca. 1955, solid teak with label under seat, bent rod seat support, adjustable and able to be knocked down into components, having the original thin wine wool loose back and seat cushions, hinged and ratcheted frame, 15” seat, 23” arms, 30” back, 26” x 30”, fine condition. $800-1,200
Mid-20th c. Danish Stoneware Lidded Jar, designed by Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, dated May 22, 1948, glazed surface with incised striped decoration, applied lid protrusions and bird form finial, base and lid interior with blue date mark, Royal Copenhagen waves, and OT monogram, 11” high, 6” diam. Good condition. $800-1,000
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3182 DANISH MODERN ARMCHAIR BY VATNE LENESTOLFABRIKK OF VATNE NORWAY
3181 LOT OF 3 GOLD CHARMS
3180 LADIES ITALIAN GOLD RING
3179 GOLD LINK NECKLACE
3178 LADIES GOLD & DIAMOND RING
3183 THORKILD OLSEN (DENMARK, 1890-1973) JAR FOR ROYAL COPENHAGEN
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3185 JOHN W. KEARNEY (IL/NH, 1924-2014)
3184 MODERNIST CANED SIDE CHAIRS
Set of (4) Vintage Dining Chairs, after a design by Marcel Breuer (19021981), with chromed tubular steel frames, caned seats and backs, 31 1/2” high, 18” x 19 1/2”, 18” high seat. Surface wear, one with loose edge to seat caning.
"Dancers", cast bronze with applied keys to form figures. Signed on ACA label verso which also gives title, mounted in a tufa block. 5 1/4" tall.
$1,000-1,500
$600-800
3186 LASZLO MOHOLY-NAGY (IL, 1895-1946)
Untitled Constructivist Abstract, gouache and graphite on paper, signed lower right and numbered “31” lower left. 9” x 11 1/2” sheet. Housed in protective acid-free mat. $8,000-12,000
3187 PR PIERI TULLIO MID-CENTURY TABLE LAMPS
Pair of Modern Design Ceramic Lamps, by Tullio, signed and dated 1971 at base edge, gourd shape with blue and green stripes, single socket fixture with harp, 27 1/2” high, 9 1/2” diam. One small shoulder edge glaze frit.
$700-900
3188 MID-CENTURY UPHOLSTERED ACCENT CHAIR
Wood Framed Armless Lounge Chair, with original Marimekko fabric upholstery, 37” high, 24 1/2” x 30”, 18” high seat. Fabric wear to backrest sides. $400-600
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“Shipboard Girl”, offset lithograph on white wove paper, printed in four colors (yellow, red, blue black), 1965, signed lower right margin “RF Lichtenstein” (Corlett 11.6), (Bianchini 12), published by Graphic Industries, Inc. for Leo Castelli Gallery, NYC, edition quantity unknown, in 1980’s mahogany bullnose frame with brass corners, floated under UV plexiglass. 31 1/2” x 25 1/2”, sheet size 27” X 20”, signature faded. 1980’s label verso from West Antique, Dortmund. $30,000-40,000
ABOUT THe ARTIST
A defining figure in the Pop Art movement, Lichtenstein's highly precise compositions are stylistically inspired by the comic strip and heavily influenced by popular advertising. They often appeal to parody and humor.
Mid-Century Design Matte Blue Glazed Cylindrical Vase, by Gunnar Nylund for Nymolle Keramik, Denmark, #9557, with narrow neck and flared rim, incised geometric design, incised marks on base, 18 1/4” high, 3 3/4” diam. Good condition.
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$500-600
Simple Concave Form, with thick hollow top on inset foot, unmarked, custom, 7” x 20” x 59”. $600-800
$6,000-8,000
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3192 BENJAMIN PALINCIA PEREZ (SPAIN, 1894-1980)
Hills, impasto oil on plywood, signed lower right and dated ‘67, housed in a gold gesso frame, OS: 25 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 21
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3191 POST MODERNIST LOW TABLE IN BLACK LACQUERED OAK
3190 POTTERY VASE BY GUNNAR NYLUND (SWEDEN, 1904-1997) FOR NYMOLLE DENMARK
3189 ROY FOX LICHTENSTEIN (NY, 1923-1997)
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(8) Pieces of Blonde Finish Dining Furniture, by Heywood Wakefield (Gardiner, MA), from their Topaz Collection, manufactured ca. 1960, incl: Round table with two leaves, stamped M1568, 29” high, 48” diam., 12” leaves; Sideboard, M1543, having top detachable open storage section with single shelf, lower section with four drawers, top felt lined drawer with divided interior compartments and Heywood Wakefield branded side panel, flanked by side storage compartments (with three shelf inserts), 58” high, 59 1/2” x 18”; and (6) Chairs, M1561, four side and two armchairs, with oval pierced backs, black vinyl upholstered seats, Heywood Wakefield labels affixed to bases, side chairs: 31 1/2” high, 18 1/2” x 19 1/2”, 17 1/2” high seats, armchairs: 32” high, 23” x 19 1/2”, 18” high seats. Surface wear. $1,000-2,000
Covered Spaceship Form Bowl, glazed stoneware, signed “Ojima” on base, with narrow lid and crackle glaze top, 7” high, 12 1/2” diam. Good condition.
Vintage Midcentury Design Rosewood Full-Size Headboard, by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 31 1/2” high, 54” wide. Surface wear commensurate with age. $500-700
Cubist Proile Portrait of 1940’s Big Band Era Band Leader, watercolor on paper, signed lower right. In molded gold frame, matted and glazed, OS: 25” x 19”, SS: 17 1/2” x 12”, good condition. Jack performed with his wife Betty on Radio Station WJR of Detroit.
$800-1,200
Vintage Green Glazed Pottery Lamp, ovoid form incised base, single socket fixture with harp, finial and shade, 36 1/2” high, 9 1/2” diam. Good condition.
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3197 MID-CENTURY DESIGN TABLE LAMP
$300-500
3196 ISRAEL ABRAMOFSKY (OH/DC/RUSSIA, 1883-1975)
3195 GEORGE NELSON “THIN EDGE” HEADBOARD FOR HERMAN MILLER
3194 MASUO OJIMA (CA/JAPAN, 1949- ) ART POTTERY
$600-800
3193 HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD TOPAZ DINING SET
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“Arizona Felt”, monumental acrylic on canvas, abstract in pale blue, green and pink with a gold border, signed and titled verso, dated ‘84, unframed, painted edges, 60” x 48”. Good condition. $1,000-2,000
Floor Standing Light, with bronze urn pedestal, iron openwork stem with X-stretcher, set on hoof form feet, single socket fixture with harp, finial and bronze finish cardboard shade, 67” high, 22” diam. Good condition.
$300-500
“Man in a Red Hat”, oil on linen, signed lower right and dated ‘77, in modern pale gold molded frame, OS: 23” x 19”, SS: 19 1/2” x 15 1/2”. $1,000-1,500
$200-300
Modernist Design Three-Light Lamp, in wood and brass plated steel, each light having a woven tiki form cone shade and inner fiberglass diffuser, set on a round base, mid-post switch, 66” high, 11” diam. Brass plating losses, surface wear, rust to base underside.
Includes (4) Mid-20th c. Illustrated Design Boards, with original drawings by inventor Dewey Hodgdon (San Francisco, CA), incl: Contemporary chair with seat of leather laminated to plastic shell and steel reinforced aluminum legs; Dome form chair with leather cushion, set in an aluminum cradle on aluminum legs; Armchair having leather integrated with plastic seat, set on splayed legs, stains and scratches, corner tears/creases; and Collapsible shelf and storage unit, dated Oct. 25, ‘52; boards: 18 1/2” x 24” and 26 1/4” x 20 1/4”. Minor wear. PLUS: MIDCENTURY MOLDED WOOD CHAIR SEATS includng (4) Mid-20th c. Prototype Molded Plywood Chair Seats, by inventor Dewey Hodgdon (San Francisco, CA), in exotic woods, variety of shapes, finishes and decorative piercing designs: 15” - 16” high, 17-18” wide, 17” -18” deep. Good condition. $600-800
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3202 VINTAGE MIDCENTURY FLOOR LAMP
3201 MIDCENTURY FURNITURE DESIGNS BY DEWEY HODGDON
3200 SATURNINO RAMIREZ (COLUMBIA, 1946-2002)
3199 BRONZE & IRON FLOOR LAMP
3198 TIM VAN CAMPEN (CONTEMPORARY MAINE)
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(Set of 10) “The Aesthetic Journalism Series”, 400 on Stonehenge Paper numbered, 400 – 400/400, sheet size: 39” x 27 1/2”, published by Limited Edition Gallery, 1979. These are all pencil signed, titled and numbered 303/400. Includes “Hola Gala” (Dali); “Pablo with Marilyn’s Mouth” (Picasso); “De Woman” (DeKooning); “Frank” (Stella); “LHOOQ-II-Too” (Warhol); “Bronze Johns” (Jasper Johns); “Manhandler II” (Rauschenberg); “Dots” (Lichtenstein); “Jackson’s Tomato” (Pollack); “Measure of Self”. Unframed, loose in foamcore folio. Foxing to “De Woman” only.
$2,000-3,000
“Harlemesque”, 1939, gelatin silver print, pencil signed on the 20” x 16” mount, 10 1/4” x 13 1/4” image, unframed, loose, in foamcore folio. Two small nicks lower right.
$1,000-2,000
Winter Landscape, silver bromide print, embossed lower right “Washburn
Photo, Lewiston, Maine”, ca. 1915, in the original silver stick frame, matted and glazed, OS: 12 1/2” x 14”, SS: 7 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Good condition.
$1,000-1,500
“Long Train Coming”, a view of the Central Maine Railroad Station in Warren, ME.; a large format black & white silver gelatin print, signed and titled on the mat, in molded walnut green rubbed frame, matted under UV plexiglass, OS: 22 1/2” x 29 1/2”, SS: 16 1/2” x 24 1/2”, fine condition. The Warren Maine Central station.
$700-900
The following two pages feature a unique collection of work by renown artist and illustrator, William Henry Dethlef Koerner. One of the most popular and prolific magazine and book illustrators of the early Twentieth Century, along with N.C. Wyeth, Koerner's style of illustration virtually defines the art of this period. He combined bold compositions with clean, crisp draftsmanship.
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3206 CHESLEY FARRELL (CONTEMPORARY MAINE)
3205 FRAMED PHOTO BY WASHBURN OF MAINE
3204 MAX THOREK (IL/HUNGARY, 1880-1960)
3203 MICKEY KAPLAN (FL, 1950 - )
THe ARTIST ▶
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Catalog #2654 “A Captured Audience”, oil on canvas, signed lower left,1924. Depicting a young couple in a canoe, to illustrate “The Partridge”, by Ben Ames Williams. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, March 22, 1924. Caption: “He must be drowned!”. Dan, his eyes contrite, said slowly “Don’t think so. A big pickerel might have got him. We won’t chase him anymore, anyhow.” In modern gold molded cove frame, with linen liner, OS: 35 1/2” x 45 1/2”, SS: 25 3/4” x 35 3/4”, fine condition. Marked as cleaned 5/7/77. $4,000-6,000
3208 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
Catalog #2542 “Making the Best of It”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 1923. Depicting men in canoes in a rainstorm. Illustration for “Fair and Softly”, by Ben Ames Williams, in “The Saturday Evening Post”, June 16, 1923. Caption: “Travel that day was not pleasant. They hunched in the canoes, slickers draping them, while the water sluices down between their knees.” Marked by Fenn Gallery. In modern gold molded frame with aqua liner, OS: 29 1/2” x 43 1/2”, SS: 21 3/4” x 35 3/4”, relined. $2,000-3,000
Catalog #2778. A narrative oil sketch white field illustration for “The Mystery at the Mill” by Melville Davidson Post, appearing in “American Magazine”, August, 1929. Oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 1929. Depicts a man in black suit and hat with a cane standing between two ancient weeping willows on a river’s edge. Caption: “He stopped some time to study the current in the river and to examine its clay banks”. Housed in a replica carved dull silver frame with linen iner, OS: 37” x 31”, SS: 29 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Fine condition. Title given on label from Fenn Galleries of Santa Fe NM verso. $4,500-5,500
Catalog #2062. “Heading for a Shooting Match” A narrative oil sketch white field illustration for “The Long Rifle” by Stewart Edward White, appearing in “Saturday Evening Post”, July 5, 1930. Oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1930. Depicts a young colonial man traipsing through the woods. Caption: “His basic sense of security was further evidenced by the fact he bore his rifle carelessly across his shoulders”. Housed in a replica deep cove gold frame with dusty rose velvet liner, OS: 37 1/2” x 48 1/2”, SS: 37 1/2” x 47 1/2”. Fine condition. Title given on label verso. Inscribed in pencil “Given to Ruth Ann Koerner from her father WHD Koerner, 1930”. $4,500-5,500
Catalog #2711. “On the Defense”, oil on canvas, 1923, signed lower right. An illustration depicting one man stalking another in a winter landscape at dusk, for “The Silver Forest” aka “Silence”, by Ben Ames Williams. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, August 9, 1924. Caption: “He stepped into the shelter of a boulder, only his head visible to the other man, his weapon ready for defense if the need arose.”. Housed in a modern ogee gold frame with dark blue velvet liner, OS: 33 1/2” x 43 1/2”, SS: 25 1/2” x 35 1/2”. painting is fine, minor damage to frame. $4,000-6,000
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3211 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
3210 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
3209 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
3207 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
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Catalog #355. “When Christian Burned the Bounty”, oil on canvas, 1934, signed and dated lower left. An illustration depicting the stranded crew for “Pitcairn’s Island”, by James Norman Hall & Charles Nordhoff. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, September 29, 1934. Caption: “Young took Christian’s arm and pointed out to where the blackened hulk of the ship had lain”. Housed in a replica gold cove frame with dusty pink velvet liner, OS: 43 1/2” x 38”, SS: 35 3/4” x 30”. fine condition.
$3,500-4,500
Catalog #433. “Christian Arms Himself”, oil on canvas, 1934, initialed lower right. An illustration depicting the stranded crew for “Pitcairn’s Island”, by James Norman Hall & Charles Nordhoff. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, in September of 1934. Caption missing from back. Housed in a replica gold cove frame with a tan velvet liner, OS: 36” x 32”, SS: 27 1/2” x 23 1/2”. fine condition.
$3,500-4,500
Catalog #423. “Rescue in Sight”, oil on canvas, 1936, signed lower right. An illustration depicting a Polynesian family in a tree, looking out to sea, for “The Hurricane”, by James Norman Hall & Charles Nordhoff. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, February 1, 1936. Caption: “She gave a little cry: “Look Father”. She pointed to the north. “A canoe!”. Housed in a replica gold cove frame with dusty pink velvet liner, OS: 45 1/2” x 37 1/2”, SS: 36 1/2” x 27 1/2”. fine condition. $2,500-4,500
3215 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
Catalog #002, “Wind from the East” or “Hurricane #3: Marama can handle the canoe as well as a man”, oil on canvas, signed, 1936, depicting a Polynesian woman cradling a young boy in her lap, sailing at the helm towards the viewer in high seas. An illustration for “The Hurricane” by Charles Nordhoff and Jas. Norman Hill. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, Jan 11th, 1936. Caption: “The Wind is at east. There will be no danger of capsizing”. In a replica gold gesso frame with linen cove, OS: 44” x 32”, SS: 35 1/2” x 23 1/2”, painting is in fine condition, stain to frame linen.
$3,500-4,500
3216 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
Catalog #273 “On a Carib Beach”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 1929, to illustrate “Captain Whetstone” by John P. Marquand. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, August 24, 1929. Caption: “Only five survivors, including Captain Whetstone and Nicholas Doane, a forced man from a local fishing boat, reached the beach alive.” In modern molded cove gold frame with blue-grey velvet band, OS: 35” x 47”, SS: 27 1/2” x 39 1/2", fine condition.
$6,000-8,000
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3214 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
3213 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
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“Contemplation”, a shore side daydream, watercolor on board, signed lower right, Kennedy Galleries, 15 East 58th St label verso, title in pencil with notation “An accomplished Impressionist W.C. (Mrs. Flagg)”. Housed in a gilt molded panel frame with tan mat, OS: 25 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 16” x 22 1/2”. $4,000-6,000
Schooner Crew Repairing the Sails, watercolor on Arches paper, signed lower left, in handcarved gilt Arts & Crafts style frame, under Frenchruled mat, glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 33", SS: 18" x 23 3/4", good condition.
$2,000-3,000
Bluebonnet Field, oil on canvas, signed lower left, also signed verso, depicting a springtime rolling field of Texas wildflowers, in a gilded wooden frame with velvet liner and gilded inner lip, OS: 25 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 17 3/4” x 23 3/4”. Indentation in canvas lower left. $2,000-3,000
Cast Replica of “The Sergeant”, bronze sculpture, atop a black marble base, 10 1/4” high (12 1/4” high with base), 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” at base. Good condition.
$300-500
“The Colors of Autumn”, oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled on brass nameplate, with General Store Gallery (Austin, TX) label verso, depicting a Texas fall landscape with trees and cacti, in a gilded wooden frame with velvet liner and gilded inner lip, OS: 33 1/4” x 45 1/2”, SS: 24” x 36”. Good condition. $1,500-2,500
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3221 MANUEL GARZA (TX, 1940- )
3220 AFTER FREDERIC S. REMINGTON (NY/KS/CT, 1861-1909), “THE SERGEANT” BRONZE BUST
3219 MANUEL GARZA (TX, 1940- )
3218 JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)
3217 JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (NY, 1877-1960)
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3223 DANIEL MALDONADO (TX, 1940-2019)
3222 MANUEL GARZA (TX, 1940- )
Texas Bluebonnets, oil on canvas, signed lower left, also signed verso, a springtime riverside landscape with wildflowers and butterflies, in a gilded wooden frame with velvet liner, OS: 23 1/4” x 27 3/8”, SS: 15 3/4” x 19 1/2”. Good condition.
Texas Bluebonnets, watercolor on board, signed lower right, depicting a springtime rural landscape with farm structures in the distance, in a gilded and painted wooden frame with linen liner and gilded lip, glazed, OS: 26 3/4” x 33”, SS: 17 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Frame gilding and paint losses.
$800-1,200
3224 DANIEL MALDONADO (TX, 1940-2019)
$2,000-3,000
Frosty Night on the Range, watercolor on board, signed lower right, depicting a lone cowboy approaching a cabin on a cold Texas evening, in a white distress painted wooden frame, OS: 37 1/4” x 47 1/4”, SS: 29 3/4” x 39 1/2”. $600-800
A Mouse Prodding a Bear's Toothache, an anthropomorphic children's book illustration, possibly done for Ruth Plumley Thompson (1891-1976), author of the later Oz series post Baum's death, who was one of Coll's clients. Ink with watercolor on illustration board, signed lower right, circa 1925, in black stick frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 33", SS: 14" x 25 1/2", toned.
$600-800
George Hurrell (1904–1992) 37" x 54" x 2" Boxes, Series #3, Set #33, Parts 1&2, published by Producer's Film Center of Hollywood, CA. Hurrell Portfolio III (ten celebrity photographs), originals 1932-44 / this portfolio of reprints issued in 1979, gelatin silver satin prints mounted on foamcore. Unframed. 36 h × 48 w in (91 × 122 cm). Portraits of Joan Crawford, Gilbert Roland, Ann Sheridan, James Cagney, Gene Tierney, Charles Boyer, Jascha Heifetz, John Barrymore, Veronica Lake, and Anna May Wong. These works are hand-developed, photographer hand-signed prints from the original negatives. Signed and numbered to lower edge of each example ’33/50 Hurrell’. This portfolio is number 33 from the edition of 50. $1,000-1,500
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3226 GEORGE HURRELL PORTFOLIO, PHOTOS OF MOVIE STARS
3225 CHARLES J. COLL (NJ/PA, 1889-1949)
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American Quarter Sawn Oak Tall Clock in walnut finish, Gothic style, ca. 1900, with flat top bonnet having dentil molding, gothic tracery over glass door, open sides with cloth (missing but the lot includes replacement gold material), three train drive having graduated brass weights and nine nickel plated tubular bells. The silver dial had engraved roman numerals, seconds bit, surrounded by clouds, having the Cross of Lorraine at top, serving as a symbol of the Masonic Knights Templar, or more properly “The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta”. The lower case bears a raised quatre-foil decoration. 95 1/2” tall (7’-11 1/2”) x 24” x 16 3/4”. Good condition. $2,000-3,000
Monumental Late 19th c. Mirror with Base, with carved feather form top embellishments above molded edge cornice, etched frame side molding decoration, set on a shaped marble topped base with turned legs, 8’4” (100") high, 30 1/4” x 13”. Surface wear. $800-1,200
Gilt Bronze Figure of a Dancing Nude Woman, her hair braided in a bun with a flower, unsigned, ca. 1890, probably French, mounted on a stepped cylindrical green veined marble plinth, 9 1/2” tall overall. $500-700
Romanesque Oval Scalloped Pedestal Bowls, probably for spills, made of tan veined marble, Italian Grand Tour, 8 3/4” x 7 1/2” x 5”. $800-1,200
German Porcelain Figurine, depicting a ballet scene of standing harlequin figure kissing a female in ruffled skirt, originally designed by Paul Scheurich as part of a Russian ballet dancer line created between 1913 and 1923, base with blue crossed swords mark (insected with four incised lines), impressed “43” and incised “D 287”, 10 1/2” high, 8 1/2” x 4 1/2”. Factory inferior quality mark, otherwise good condition. $1,000-1,500
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3231 MEISSEN PORCELAIN HARLEQUIN & COLUMBINE FIGURAL GROUP
3230 PAIR OF 19TH C MARBLE BOWLS, MANTEL GARNITURES
3229 ART NOUVEAU FEMALE NUDE BRONZE ON GREEN MARBLE BASE
3228 VICTORIAN WALNUT HALL MIRROR
3227 DARK OAK GOTHIC WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK BY BIGELOW, KENNARD & CO. OF BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS, WITH MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR INSIGNIA
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3232 COLONIAL REGULATOR CLOCK
Vintage Oak Cased Wall Hanging Regulator Clock, by Colonial (Zeeland, MI), model 1060 311, s/n 7920282, made in 1979, with brass time and strike movement (with pendulum and key), hinged front door with glass panels and reverse painted decoration, with paper instruction sheet, back impressed “1060 311”, 37” high, 16 3/4” x 6 1/2”. Good condition, not observed running.
3233 VICTORIAN INLAID SEWING STAND/GAMING TABLE
$300-400
19th c. Tunbridge Ware Pedestal Stand, in burl wood and mahogany with checkerboard inlaid top that folds open and swivels into a gaming surface with velvet insert surrounded by parquetry and inlaid cribbage board, hinged lift-top opens to a fitted interior with multiple open compartments and central well below, set on a pedestal base with carved and curved legs, 29 1/2” high, 21” x 16”. Surface wear.
$800-1,200
3234 PAIR OF SEASHELL, MARBLE & BRONZE BOWLS, MANTEL GARNITURES
Gilt Bronze Marine Themed, supported natural shells, mounted on a shaped octagonal white marble platforms with bronze feet, probably French, ca. 1890 Art Nouveau, 7 3/4” x 8” x 4 1/3” overall, fine condition. $800-1,200
3235 MEISSEN PORCELAIN CUPID & PSYCHE FIGURAL GROUP
Late 19th - Early 20th c. German Porcelain Figurine, depicting Classical figure Cupid sharpening an arrow beneath a tree, and Psyche beside him holding a bow, blue crossed swords mark on base, base impressed ‘115’ and incised ‘E 26’, 8 1/4” high, 5” x 4 1/4”. Old professional restoration, tiny leaf chip.
$600-800
3236 ETIENNE MAXANT ART NOUVEAU SLATE MANTEL CLOCK
Late 19th c. French Japonesque Style Clock, by Etienne Maxant, Paris, retailed by Theodore B. Starr, New York, having a black slate case with applied brass animal, flora and Japanese decorative elements, with beaded edge brass and beveled glass bezel, brass time and strike movement marked ‘10086’ and maker’s stamp, with pendulum and key, 10 1/2” high, 7 1/4” x 5”. Not observed running.
$300-500
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English 19th c. Patented Telescopic Table, with rosewood veneered and inlaid surface, molded edge double-hinged top opens to reveal a serving tray with side handles and glass base, with brass plaque engraved “The Eclipse, Patent No. 16398” inset at outer edge, inlaid apron with pull-out shelf below, set on turned legs with curved stretchers supporting a small lower shelf, set on casters, 31 1/4” high, 22 1/4” x 33”. Surface scratches, veneer lifts and losses, shrinkage crack to interior below tray.
Rare Mid-19th c. Rosewood Cased Mantel Clock by J.C. Brown (Jonathan Clark Brown, Jr.) of Bristol, CT, with brass 8-day time and strike movement (with pendulum and key), Roman numeral painted metal dial, in a beehive-shaped case with ripple carved front, etched frosted glass tablet, ivory door knob, original label marked J.C. Brown and Forestville Manufacturing Company affixed to interior back panel, 18 7/8” high, 10 3/8” x 4”. Surface wear, not observed running, cracked knob. $800-1,000
Finely Crafted Floor Standing Decorative Planter, having a pierced top with applied and painted floral decoration, tapered pedestal surrounded by standing female musician figures, on a square cut corner stepped base with molded and painted floral motifs, with four gilded scroll form feet, unmarked but probably German, 29 1/4” high, 14 1/2” diam. at top. Good condition.
$1,000-2,000
19th c. Scottish Bronze Footed Tazza, with rope turned edge and eighteen bezel set polished agate cabochons surrounded the flat rim, engraved decoration and EPR monogram to center, 3 3/4” high, 12” diam.
$800-1,200
Early 20th c. Banjo Clock, topped with gilded eagle finial, having a painted metal dial, weight driven time only movement, patriotic theme reverse glass throat and tablet with eagles, naval battle scenes and American shields, brass side arms, no bracket, loss to base back corner, 34 1/4” high, 10 1/4” x 4 1/4”. Paint flaking on dial, throat and tablet; not observed running.
$300-500
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3241 WALTHAM MAHOGANY CASED BANJO CLOCK
3240 BRONZE CENTER BOWL SET WITH AGATE CABOCHONS
3239 FIGURAL PORCELAIN PEDESTAL JARDINIERE
3238 J.C. BROWN RIPPLE-FRONT BEEHIVE CLOCK
3237 “THE ECLIPSE” INLAID MECHANICAL SERVING TABLE
$700-900
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3242 PAIR OF 19TH C. GILT WALL BRACKETS
Baroque Style Handcarved Gilt Wall Mount Display Brackets, Grand Tour era, probably Italian, 14” x 12” x 9”, excluding the original plate steel hangers. Fine condition. $800-1,200
3243 RARE LOETZ GLASS PARROT
Ca. 1905 Austrian Art Glass Figure, by Loetz, depicting a parrot perched on a tree trunk, with polished pontil base, 12” high, 5 1/2” diam. Restuck chip on one tip of tree trunk. $800-1,200
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Aesthetic period, unmarked, probably British, possibly spill vases, cast and patinated bronze decorated with bas relief three-leaf clover, blossom and laurel leaf wreaths, the rabbits perched atop the handles, 4 1/2” tall. $600-800
3245 SMALL BRONZE FIGURE SIGNED “PERROT”
OYSTER PLATES
Including: Brownfield’s China for Tiffany & Co., registry mark indicating manufacture on Oct. 20, 1883, with seaweed decoration, 9 1/4” diam.; Charles Field Haviland, Limoges plate, in cream with gilded highlights, early 20th c., 8 3/4” diam.; Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges six-well plate for Gilman Collamore & Co., ca. 1910, in white with gilded edges, 8 3/4” diam.; and Bawo & Dotter, Limoges plate, with pink and green floral decoration, ca. 1910, 8 3/4” diam. Very minor gilding losses.
$400-600
Tyrolese Boy hitching up his lederhosen, testing the water with a toe to wade across a stream, wearing the distinctive cone shaped felt hat, signed on back of bronze base, mounted on a black stone cube plinth, 6 1/2” tall overall.
$400-600
3247 FRENCH STYLE VITRINE
Ca 1900, diminutive triple bowed glass, French style vitrine. Gold painted exterior over floral gesso mounts with hand painted scenes at base, mirror back with two fixed shelves. 55” high, 26” wide, 13 1/2” deep, good condition. Minor gesso loss. $600-800
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3246 (4) ENGLISH & FRENCH PORCELAIN
PAIR OF MINIATURE BRONZE VASES WITH RABBIT HANDLES, MANTEL GARNITURES
3246
3245
3244
3243
3242
3247
3248 PAIR OF BELLE EPOCH SMALL BRONZE CENSERS ON MARBLE BASES, MANTEL GARNITURES
Greek Revival, in cast and patinated bronze with bas relief flower and vine decoration, having heron form lugs, mounted on stepped and paneled pink and black marble plinths, 8” x 6” x 4 1/4”. $600-800
3249 ITALIAN BRONZE SCULPTURE
Early 20th c. Depiction of an Asian Dancer, signed “Fond Art-Lagana, Napoli, Made in Italy” at base edge, 8” high, 4 1/2” x 2 1/2”. Good condition. $500-700
Rare Blue Glazed Bulbous Vase by Grueby Pottery (Boston, MA), shape 186, with high gloss glazed surface, impressed round maker’s stamp with lotus flower and “Grueby Pottery, Boston U.S.A.”, also with maker’s paper label affixed to base, 13 1/2” high, 8 1/2” diam. Old lamp fitting inside base (but not drilled). $1,000-2,000
Standard Glaze Tapered Cylindrical Vase, dated 1890, with delicate flowering branch decoration, base stamped “S895”, “Y” (yellow clay), and with incised Japanese script artist’s mark, 10 1/2” high, 4 1/4” diam. Good condition. $800-1,200
Carved Wooden Framed Mirror in the Italian Style, ca. 1920, with reticulated foliated detail, pierced shield at top, 33” (83.8 cm) x 22” (55.8 cm) beveled mirror, 56” (142.1 cm) x 34” (86.3 cm) overall. Loss to lower left corner.
3253 CRYSTAL DECANTERS & LIQUOR LABELS
Lot of (8) Assorted Decanters, incl: (4) 18th & early 19th c. blown and cut crystal decanters, three with stoppers (not all original), 9” to 12” high, base edge scratches, some cloudiness; (3) Victorian cut crystal decanters, one square and two round, with stoppers, 9” to 14” high, base scratches, stopper base chips, one with top rim nicks; and (1) Blown glass decanter with silver overlay, with stopper, R monogram to cartouche, 12 3/4” high, cloudy glass; PLUS (6) Decanter labels - (2) English sterling silver, one by John Reily, 1801, London, the other by Richards & Knight, 1976, London; (1) coin silver with I*H or H*I maker’s mark; and (3) early Sheffield silver on copper by Dan’l Holy, Wilkinson & Co. (Sheffield). $600-800
$500-700
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3252 CARVED MIRROR
3251 KATARO SHIRAYAMADANI (OH/JAPAN, 1865-1948) ROOKWOOD VASE
3250 GRUEBY ART POTTERY VASE
3253
3252
3251
3249
3248
3250
Marked “Copy of Obelisk called Cleopatra’s Needle at Alexandria”, and with faintly etched heiroglyphs on one side, 20 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 6 1/2”, multiple edge chips. $600-800
“Andalusian Dancer”, water gilded bronze sculpture, early 20th c., on a triangular marble base, inscribed “Cl J R Colinet” at top of base, depicting a standing nude holding castinets, with cold painted hair and castinets, 17 1/2” high (20 1/4” high with base), 10 1/2” x 4 1/2”. Gilding losses, base corner chip.
$2,000-3,000
Greek Revival, having a bas relief frieze of a procession of allegorical figures from the arts, cast and patinated bronze set on a green veined platform with bronze feet, 9 1/2” x 3 3/4” x 3 1/4”, fine condition. $600-800
Dublin Sterling Silver Teapot, by silversmith John Smyth, 1856, lobed shape with elaborate repousse floral and leaf decoration, ivory handle insulators, leaf and persimmon lid finial, set on a footed antemion design base, engraved CH monogram and stag head crest, 6 1/2” high, 12” x 7 1/4”, 28.06 ozt. Insulator wear, otherwise good condition. $600-800
Victorian Repousse Decorated Sterling Silver Pot by James Moore & Edward Murray, Dublin, 1839, lobed sides with floral and leaf design, ivory insulators, CH monogram, set on anthemon decorated feet, with “make-do” sterling leaf form lid finial by Samuel Le Bas, Dublin 1875, 9 1/4” high, 10 1/4” x 7”, 31.14 ozt. Cracked insulator. $700-900
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3258 IRISH SILVER COFFEE POT BY JAMES MOORE & EDWARD MURRAY
3257 VICTORIAN IRISH SILVER TEAPOT BY JOHN SMYTH
3256 PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL BRONZE & MARBLE URNS, MANTEL GARNITURES
3255 CLAIRE JEANNE ROBERTE COLINET (FRANCE/BELGIUM, 1880-1950)
3254 PAIR OF BLACKSTONE OBELISKS, MANTEL GARNITURES
3258
3257
3256
3255
3254
3259 HOWARD & CO. STERLING TROPHY - NEWPORT YACHT RACING ASSN.
Early 20th c. Silver Loving Cup by Howard & Co. (NYC, 1866-1922), with engraved presentation “Newport Yacht Racing Association Series, for Special Class N.Y.Y.C. Thirties, 2nd Race, First Prize”; having a lined rim, lobed lower body, domed foot, base stamped “Howard & Co.”, “New York”, “785” and “1905”, 9” high, 8” x 5”, 20.56 ozt. Good condition. $400-600
& SHELL” STERLING FLATWARE
(76) Piece Set of Fiddle Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware, by Georgian House (Italy), incl: (12) Dinner knives; (11) Dinner forks; (12) Salad/ dessert forks; (12) Table/place spoons; (24) Teaspoons; (2) Pc Salad servers; (1) Serving spoon; (1) Meat fork; and (1) Cheese knife; 133.22 ozt. Good condition.
$2,500-3,500
Edwardian Period Lidded Box, by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, London, 1903, with inset British coins, having a hinged lid, attached tray and footed base, 4 1/4” high, 8 1/2” x 6 1/4”, 38.3 ozt. Good condition. $1,000-1,500
Late 19th c. 800-Silver Box, with hinged lid, top with enameled panel of dancing maenads, guilloche enamel panel on base, stamped ‘800’ on interior rim, 1” high, 3” x 2”, 4.3 ozt. Good condition. $600-800
Victorian Footed Bowl, by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox, London, 1850, with extravagant repousse scrolled decoration, floral side handles, engraved lion head crest to one cartouche, gilt washed interior, 5 1/2” high, 7 1/2” x 5”, 14.3 ozt. Good condition. $300-500
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3263 ENGLISH STERLING SUGAR BOWL
3262 CONTINENTAL SILVER AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
3261 ENGLISH STERLING COIN INSET COFFER
3260 GEORGIAN HOUSE “FIDDLE
3263
3262
3261
3260
3259
3264 PR ENGLISH STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Pair of Late Victorian Candle Holders, by William Comyns & Sons, London, 1890, square shape with reticulated putti, floral and vine surface, 4 1/2” high, 3 3/4” sq. base, 13.3 ozt. Good condition. $300-500
3265 GERMAN SILVER CENTER BOWL
Mid-19th c. Oval 812-Silver Bowl by Sackermann, Hessenberg & Co., Frankfurt, with flat top rim and shaped edge, fluted sides, footed base, base stamped with crowned ‘13’ (lot) mark and SH & Co. maker’s mark, 3 1/4” high, 15” x 12 1/2”, 39.95 ozt. Minor surface scratches. $700-800
3266 GORHAM STERLING CENTER BOWL
American Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Gorham, #289A, with 1914 date mark, intricate grapevine decoration, fluted form with scalloped rim, engraved ALW monogram, 3 1/4” high, 14 1/4” diam., 27.32 ozt. One dent near base. $500-600
Vintage Rectangular Desk or Card Tray by Tiffany & Co., with upturned edge, engraved note “Dear Mummy, I love you very much and thank you for the life you and God have given me. I am so blessed to have you as my mother. Anthony”, underside edge marked “Tiffany & Co., Makers, Sterling”, 5 3/4” x 4 3/8”, 4.62 ozt. Tiny edge dent. From the Haynes Collection. $300-500
Catalog #417. “The Spray of the Breakers Hung in the Air”, oil on canvas, 1934, signed and dated lower left. An illustration depicting an escaping sailor in tattered clothing, for “Pitcairn’s Island”, by James Norman Hall & Charles Nordhoff. Appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post”, October 20, 1934. Caption: “Peering down through a tangle of Pandanus, Minarel gave a sudden exclamation.” Housed in a replica gold cove frame with dusty pink velvet liner, OS: 45 1/2” x 41”, SS: 35 3/4” x 31 3/4”. fine condition. $3,500-4,500
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3268 WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938)
3267 TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER TRAY
3268
3267
3266
3265
3264
A Social Afternoon Couple, the woman admiring herself in a large mirror, seated in a French restaurant with a man who is calmly smoking while sizing her up, oil on canvas, initialed and dated lower left “DC/35”, also signed verso “DC/35/New York/Aug. 3rd”, unframed, 33 1/2” x 36”, four tiny repaired punctures, stretcher impression at top. $10,000-15,000
Seated Young Couple Courting near Discarded Golf Bag, India ink on board, pierced by an oval upper right to serve as a mat for a photograph of a laughing young girl in a fur coat, in a stick frame, 12” x 16” overall, foxing.$300-500
“The Hockey Game”, oil on canvas, along with the original watercolor study, probably for a magazine illustration depicting 1920’s college students pulling up to a game in their car, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled verso with a price of $260. In a gold cove frame, OS: 33” x 23”, SS: 28” x 18”, light flaking; PLUS the unframed gouache study of the same, titled at bottom and marked “Tying, Boston” on reverse, 10” x 7 1/4”.
$1,750-2,250
Cowboy
$800-1,200
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3272 JAY CONTWAY (MT, 1935 - )
Wrangling a Calf, cast and patinated bronze, signed on integral base, copyrighted in ‘75, numbered 4/20, 14 1/2” x 18” x 10”, fine condition.
3271 GRISWOLD TYNG (MA, 1883-1960)
3270 ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES DANA GIBSON (NY/ME/MA, 1867-1944)
3269 DEAN CORNWELL (NY/CA, 1892-1960)
3272
3271
3270
3269
Native American Warrior Brandishing a Scalp, oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated 1873, in later fatigued walnut stained oak molded frame with linen liner, OS: 39” x 59”, SS: 29 1/2” x 49 1/2”, fine craquelure, cleaned and relined, tiny flakes. $8,000-9,000
Cast Replica of “End of the Trail”, bronze sculpture, set on an oval green marble base, 13 1/2” high (14 3/4” overall with base), 10” x 5”. Spear slightly bent. $300-500
Keeping Watch, mixed media, signed lower right, in a wooden frame with double mat, non-glare glass, OS: 23 1/4” x 27 3/4”, SS: 11 1/4” x 15 3/4”. Frame abrasions. $300-500
“Seated Indian Chief”, oil on upson board, illegibly signed lower left, depicting a seated elder in red shirt with quilled white vest, arms crossed, crowned by a war bonnet, in gold cove frame with pale grey liner, OS: 19” x 12 1/2”, SS: 15 1/2” x 9 1/2”, filled gouge at bottom. $1,000-2,000
Bust of a Native American Warrior, in cast and patinated bronze, signed with monogram, numbered 18/25, with illegible foundry stamp, mounted on black stone plinth, 12” tall, fine condition. $500-700
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3277 JOHN WEIMAR (19TH C AMERICAN, ACTIVE 1852-1853)
3276 WESTERN SCHOOL PAINTING, 1930’S
3275 JOE RADER ROBERTS (TX, 1925-1982)
3274 BRONZE SCULPTURE AFTER JAMES EARLE FRASER (NY/NH/CT/ MT, 1876-1953)
3273 GEORGE FREDERICK BENSELL (PA, 1837-1879)
3277
3276
3275
3274
3273
Bordello Scene, oil on board, signed and dated lower left “Putt, ‘73”. Depicting a cowboy thief reclining on a bed while the lady eyes reams of cash spilling from his saddlebags as she disrobes. In replica silver leaf matched corner frame with linen liner, OS: 39” x 48”, SS: 29 1/2” x 39 1/2”, fine condition. $1,500-2,500
“The Survivors”, oil on Masonite, signed and dated ‘71 lower left, titled verso, western illustration depicting two cowboys and a woman in a rushing river, in a fancy gilded wooden frame with suede liner and gilded inner lip, OS: 31 1/2” x 41 1/2”, SS: 19 1/2” x 29 1/4”. Frame edge abrasions. $600-800
Incl: Satellite 53 Monogram Canvas Travel Bag, s/n VI 1915, made in France, with detachable shoulder strap, zipper and strap/buckle closure, side pocket, beige lining with interior elasticized strap, 15” high, 21” x 6 1/2”. $500-700
Set with 12 tiny diamonds, with black face,
wide, 9” overall length.
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3282 LADIES SQUARE HEAD 18K GOLD OMEGA WRISTWATCH
new leatherband. Case measures 1” long x 1”
$700-900
3281 PR OF 18K GOLD BULGARI CLIP BACK EARRINGS 1989, w/original packaging. 28.1 dwt. 1 1/4” long x 1/2” wide. $2,000-3,000
3280 LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SUITCASE
3279 GERALD MCCANN (CT, 1916-1995)
3278 DONALD ‘PUTT’ PUTMAN (CA, 1926-2007)
3282
3281
3280
3279
3278
Each
7
Set with natural Ceylon blue sapphires and single cut round natural diamonds. Brooch measures 1.15” in diameter, with (8) round brilliant cut sapphires, bezel set and (2) single cut diamonds between each bezel. Each diamond is .02ct. Clarity VS1-VS2, Color E-F. Approximate weight of sapphires, 5.20 ct. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $13,000. $5,000-7,000
design is 1 5/16” long x 11/16” wide. Bezel set with (5) Old Mine cut natural diamonds, north to south, weighing approximately 0.35ct each. Clarity VS2-SI1, Color G-H. The outer frame edge in a ribbon style design is bright set with (18) Old Mine cut diamonds, approximately .02-.03ct each. Clarity SI1-I1, Color G-I. Approximate diamond weight is 2.50ct. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $5,550. $2,000-2,500
Lace
Set with (12) natural Ceylon blue sapphires and (4) tiny Diamonds. Design is (3) sapphires and (1) diamond in same pattern all the way around. Approximate weight of sapphires is 1.50ct. Approximate total weight of diamonds is .12ct. Clarity SI1, Color G-H. 1” diameter. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $3,600. $1,500-2,000
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3287 HANDMADE CIRCULAR PLATINUM DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE BROOCH
3286 LADIES EDWARDIAN 14K GOLD AND PLATINUM DINNER RING
elongated
3285 HANDMADE PLATINUM CIRCULAR EDWARDIAN BROOCH
3284 PR PF 14K GOLD DIAMOND-SHAPED CLIP EARRINGS 7.6 dwt, 1” long x 3/4” wide. $500-700
3283 PR OF 14K GOLD AND DIAMOND PIERCED EARRINGS
with
tiny diamonds, 2.1 dwt, 5/8” long. $600-800
3287
3286
3285
3284
3283
3288
Anniversary band. Handmade and set with (5) Old Mine cut diamonds. (3) are approximately .50ct each, (2) are approximately .40ct each. Approximate total weight is 2.30ct. Clarity CS2-SI1, Color F-G. With apprasial from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $6,200. $2,000-3,000
Early 20th c. French Silver Hatpin, signed “Cartier Paris, S 3599”, suspending a coral topped carved jade pendant, with boar head hallmark, 9 1/2” long. $1,000-2,000
3290
Heavy 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Link Choker, with safety clasp, 3/4” wide, 16” long, 65.3 dwt. Good condition. $3,500-4,000
Handmade 18K Gold and Platinum Ring. Signed Schlumberger, set with (16) Round Brilliant cut natural diamonds. Approximate total weight is 1.14ct. Clarity VS1, Color E-F. Ring size 4 1/2. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $11,400 $3,500-4,500
3292
Handmade, classical ribbon bow design set with diamonds and a heart shaped African Amethyst in the center. Deep purple color. Set with (48) diamonds, ranging in size from .02ct to .15ct. Approximate total diamond weight is 2.0ct. Clarity VS2-SI1, Color F-G. Brooch measures 1 1/2” high x 1 1/4” wide. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $7,200. $2,500-3,500
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PLATINUM HEART SHAPED AMETHYST BROOCH
3291 LADIES 18K GOLD TIFFANY & CO DIAMOND ETERNITY BAND
ITALIAN GOLD LINK COLLAR NECKLACE
3289 CARTIER SILVER, JADE AND CORAL HATPIN
VINTAGE LADIES 20K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND RING
3292
3291
3290
3289
3288
3293 18K GOLD LADIES GOLD RING
Set with (1) Natural Cabochon Sapphire. Royal blue color. Flush set on each side is (1) Round Brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.15ct each. Clarity SI1, Color G-H. Size 4 3/4. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $2,400. $1,000-1,500
Set with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds and (1) South Sea Pearl in a leaf scroll design. With (175) single cut diamonds, (29) round rubies, (9) pear shaped emeralds and the pearl hanging at the bottom. The brooch articulates in multi directions. Approximate total diamond weight is 4.50ct, Clarity I1-I2, Color J-K. Approximate ruby weigh is 1.50ct. B+ quality. Approximate emerald weight is 3ct. B quality. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $14,000. $4,000-6,000
Stamped with Tiffany & Co. inside. Hand engraved with fancy open scroll design, set with (3) Round Brilliant cut diamonds, east to west with (6) single cut round diamonds. Center diamond measures approximately .33ct. (2) Outer diamonds and the single cut diamonds weight approximately .92ct. Clarity VS1-SI2, Color F-G. Size 6. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $5,000. $2,000-2,500
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3297 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND RING
Set with .50ct center stone. With expandable shank. Size 6 1/2. $800-1,200
3296 LADIES 14K WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH BY LUCIER PICARD Woven mesh bracelet, round head with diamond and sapphire cover and blue sapphire chapter ring. Serial #C9456. 19.0 dwt. 6 1/2” long $1,000-1,500
3295 EDWARDIAN PLATINUM DIAMOND RING
3294 VINTAGE HANDMADE 18K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD PENDANT/BROOCH
3297
3296
3295
3294
3293
3298 CHARLES PAUL GRUPPE, (MA/MY/NETHERLANDS,1860-1940)
Laborer with Wagon and Team in Forest Clearing, oil on canvas, signed lower right, housed in a modern watergilt ogee frame with carved liner, OS: 30 1/2” x 35 1/2”, SS: 24 1/2” x 29 1/2”, fine condition. $2,000-3,000
“Up for Repairs”, oil on illustration board, signed lower right, titled verso along with artist’s rubber rights stamp and signature. Housed in a faux weathered bullnose frame with linen mat, gilt liner, OS: 14” x 16”, SS: 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”, fine condition. $2,000-3,000
$2,000-3,000
“Paint Up Time”, oil on illustration board, signed lower right, titled verso along with artist’s rubber rights stamp and signature. Housed in a faux weathered bullnose frame with linen mat, gilt liner, OS: 14” x 16”, SS: 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”, fine condition.
“Knife’s Edge”, oil on hardboard, signed lower left, titled on tag verso, depicting a rocky geographical feature in highlands, in a modern gold cove frame, OS: 23 1/2” x 27 1/2”, SS: 19 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Good condition.
$2,000-3,000
Beach Scene, oil on linen, signed lower right, in gold molded panel frame, OS: 21 3/4” x 37 3/4”, SS: 17 1/2” x 32 1/2”, good condition. $2,000-3,000
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3302 GABRIEL SPAT (AMERICAN, 1890-1967)
3301 WILSON HENRY IRVINE (IL/CT, 1869-1936)
3300 HENRY MARTIN GASSER (NJ, 1909-1981)
3299 HENRY MARTIN GASSER (NJ, 1909-1981)
3302
3301
3300
3299
3298
“Ship Builders, City Island, New York”, 1955, oil on paper, signed lower right, inscription verso in artist’s hand giving title and date, labels from Ford Motor Co, typed CV. (Moss worked for Ford, then invented the ‘Pop’ tent and the Paper Dress in the 1960’s, founded the Moss Tent Co in 1975 with his wife Marilyn in Camden, ME.) Housed in a black laquered panel frame with raised silver liner, under glass. OS: 25” x 35”, SS: 19 3/4” x 29 3/4”, good condition. Label verso indicates this was commissioned by the Ford Motor Company, “My Favorite Island Town”, Lincoln-Mercury Times, 7, #4, July-Aug 1955. p. 22. Captioned “The island’s shores are lined with shipbuilders.” Exhibited around the country, then donated to the Detroit Museum of Art, then to The Smithsonian. $1,500-2,500
“Tapping Sugar Maples, Vermont”, oil on canvas, signed lower right and with newspaper article on Hotz verso, featuring this painting (Cape Ann Summer Sun, Friday, August 24, 1990), in gold molded panel frame with linen liner, OS: 38” x 38”, S: 29 3/4” x 29 3/4”. Fine condition.
$1,500-2,000
1920’s Flapper, bust portrait, pastel on tan paper, signed lower right, in black stick frame with Chinese style dimpled corners, framed in Boston, OS: 21”x 17”, SS: 18” x 14”.
$1,000-1,500
Impressionist Autumn Landscape with Red Farmhouse, oil on canvas, signed lower left and faintly lower right, housed in a deep gold cove matched corner frame, OS: 27 3/4” x 33 3/4”, SS: 21 1/4” x 27 1/4”. Good condition.
$1,000-1,500
View of a Lake with Neo-classical buildings, two shepherds in foreground, white city over water on horizon, oil on canvas, unsigned, ca. 1840, in gilt Victorian gesso frame, OS: 22” x 30 1/2”, SS: 15 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Craquelure, stretcher impression.
$1,000-1,500
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3307 IDYLLIC ‘GREAT AWAKENING’ LANDSCAPE PAINTING
3306 ERNEST ALBERT (NY/CT, 1857-1946)
3305 WILLIAM ARBER BROWN KIRKPATRICK (MA, ME, UK 1880 - )
3304 JONATHAN HOTZ (CONTEMPORARY MA)
3303 BILL MOSS (MI/ME/AZ, 1923-1994)
3307
3306
3305
3304
3303
3309 MARSHA GAYLE (20TH C. AMERICAN)
3308 ANDRE (GITTELSON) GISSON (NY/CT/FRANCE, 1921-2003)
Two Nudes in Shallow Water, oil on linen, signed lower left, in gold molded frame with mahogany and linen liners, OS: 21” x 25”, SS: 15 1/2” x 19 1/2”, fine condition.
$1,000-1,500
“Casablanca”, an oversized impasto oil on canvas, signed lower right, also signed, titled and dated 1962 verso, in speckled silver molded frame with grey liner, OS: 54 1/2” x 42”, SS: 50 3/4” x 37 1/2”, craquelure, stretcher impression.
$1,000-1,500
Full-Length Portrait of a Long-Haired Blonde boy in a brown naval uniform, standing behind a chair within a plush Edwardian interior. Oil on canvas, signed upper right and dated 1899. Housed in the original gold painted gesso and oak frame having a center of half round lapped acantus leaves. OS: 45 1/2” x 25 1/2”, SS: 35 1/2” x 15 1/2”, fine condition.
$1,000-1,500
Back of Tenements with Laundry in Winter, Social Realism era, oil on canvas, illegibly signed lower left, in a period gold molded deep cove frame, OS: 26 1/2” x 22”, SS: 20 1/2” x 16”. Cleaned and relined. $1,000-1,500
Mount Katahdin, oil on linen, signed lower right, housed in a vintage Arts & Crafts gilt molded frame with rounded corners, OS: 32” x 40”, SS: 27 1/2” x 35 1/2”. $1,000-1,500
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3312 MARY CABLE BUTLER (PA/ME, 1865-1946)
3311 UNIDENTIFIED ASHCAN SCHOOL ARTIST, CA. 1915
3310 ELLIOTT BOUTON TORREY (CA/VT, 1867-1949)
3312
3311
3310
3309
3308
High Clouds over Summer Farm, oil on hardboard, signed lower right, in carved gold cove frame with linen liner, OS: 16 3/4” x 19 3/4”, SS: 10 1/4” x 13 1/4”. Good condition. From the estate of Hugo & Nathalie Weisgall, Rockport, ME. $1,000-1,500
Pastoral Scene with Single Autumn Tree, oil on hardboard, unsigned but found with others by Kenyon, in a gilt cove frame with beaded liner, OS: 16” x 19 1/4”, SS: 10” x 13 1/4”. Fine condition. From the estate of Hugo & Nathalie Weisgall, Rockport, ME.
$1,000-1,500
“Wilton, NH, end of Summer”, oil on board, signed lower left, signed and titled verso and dated 1938, in gilt Impressionist frame with linen liner, OS: 14” x 16”, SS: 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”, good condition, spotting to linen liner. From the estate of Hugo & Nathalie
Rockport, ME. $1,000-1,500
Monhegan Lobster Shanties, oil on canvasboard, ca. 1930s, initialed lower left “IMR” and marked with the same initials verso, also marked “Monhegan”, in gilt molded black panel modern frame, OS: 13 1/2” x 16 1/2”, SS: 8 1/2” x 11 1/2”. Very good condition.
$1,000-1,500
Fisherman Tending His Nets, gouache on paper, signed “King” lower right, in a contemporary gilded wooden frame, glazed, OS: 31 1/8” x 25”, SS: 23 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Good condition. $1,000-1,500
Street Scene, Rockport (MA), oil on canvas, signed lower right ttled verso, in gilt Motyka deep cove ribbed frame, OS: 31” x 35”, SS: 22” x 26”, fine condition. $1,000-1,500
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3317 FREDERICK LEONARD KING (MA, 1879-1947)
3316 ISLAND HARBOR IN WINTER
3315 CHAUNCEY FOSTER RYDER (NY/NH, 1868-1949)
Weisgall,
3314 HENRY RODMAN KENYON (MA/LA/RI, 1861-1926)
3313 HENRY RODMAN KENYON (MA/LA/RI, 1861-1926)
3318 CHARLES GORDON MARSTON (MA, 1898-1980)
3318
3316
3315
3314
3313
3317
44.2 dwt. French Hallmarked. 6 1/2” long, 1 1/4” high
3319 CARTIER 18K GOLD WOVEN GOLD NECKLACE
33.1 dwt. 16” in length, 1/2” wide. In original box. $5,000-7,000
3321 HANDMADE 18K GOLD DIAMOND FLORAL BROOCH
Signed Wright F.X.Z. Stamped multi-colored gold with (13) small diamonds. 13.5 dwt. 3” long x 2 1/2” wide. $2,000-3,000
44 dwt. Stamped D.F.S. 7 1/4” length x 3/4” wide. $2,000-3,000
3323 ANTIQUE 14K GOLD LINK AND SAPPHIRE BRACELET
Double link cable chain bezel set with (8) natural oval Blue Sapphires. Medium blue ceylon color. Clasp is a box style slide in with hand engraved flower pattern. 3.8 dwt. 7 1/2” in length x 3/8” wide. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $4,950. $2,000-3,000
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3322 14K GOLD LARGE WOVEN GOLD BRACELET
3320 ANTIQUE 18K GOLD SNAKE SKIN BRACELET
$3,000-3,500
3323
3322
3321
3320
3319
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3328 ANTIQUE GOLD NECKLACE Handmade of filigree watch parts from 18th Century Fusee English watches. 15 1/2” in length. $800-1,200
3327 HANDMADE 14K GOLD SPOUTING WHALE BROOCH Set with Ruby eye. (9) tiny Blue Sapphires and (3) tiny Diamonds. 5.9 dwt. 1 3/8” high x 1 1/4” wide. $800-1,200
3326 HANDMADE 18K GOLD BIRD OF PARADISE BROOCH WITH RUBY EYE 9.8 dwt. 2 1/8” high x 2” wide. Stamped Italy F.J.G. $1,000-1,500
3325 HANDMADE 18K GOLD EAGLE BROOCH WITH EMERALD EYE 16.7 dwt. 2” high x 2 1/2” wide. Stamped H. C. G. F. $1,000-1,500
3324 VINTAGE 14K GOLD CHARM BRACELET set with (7) Green Apple Jade charms. 11.7 dwt. 7 1/2” in length. $1,000-1,500
3328
3327
3326
3325
3324
(7) assorted charms. All with Pearls. 11.8 dwt. 6 1/2” in length.
3/4” wide. 4.5dwt. $1,000-1,500
Handmade antique cluster ring. Set with a natural blue sapphire in the center, (possibly Kashmir). Approximate weight is .70ct. Surrounded by (7) Old Mine cut diamonds, approximately .25ct to .28ct each. Approximate total weight is 1.30ct. Clarity VS2-SI2, Color G-H. Size 7. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $8,200. $3,500-4,000
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3333 VINTAGE 14K WHITE GOLD WREATH FORM PENDANT/BROOCH 2ct of diamonds. 1 1/4” diameter. 6.3 dwt. $2,000-3,000
3332 VINTAGE LADIES 18K GOLD DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE RING
3331 14K GOLD TURTLE FORM BROOCH/PENDANT Set with ruby eyes, diamond on the head and shell set with tiny pearls. 1 1/4” long x
3330 HANDMADE 14K GOLD ARTICULATED FISH PENDANT with blue glass eyes. 5.1 dwt. 3 1/2” in length X 3/4” wide. $300-500
3329 VINTAGE 14K GOLD CHARM BRACELET set wtih
$800-1,200
3333
3332
3331
3330
3329
3334 VINTAGE LADIES PLATINUM AND GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
Tifany style six prong center with (4) Old Single cut diamonds on each shoulder. Center diamond is a Round Brilliant cut Old European cut diamond, measuring 4.55ct. Clarity I1, Color K. Approximate total weight of (8) small accent diamonds, .08ct, Clarity SI1, Color G-H. 2.1dwt. Ring size 6 1/4. Center stone has GIA report, #2225750172. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost $68,500. $25,000-35,000
3335 GRADUATED STRAND OF SALTWATER PEARLS
Cultured pearls, graduating in size from 5mm to 8.75mm. Color is creamy white with slight rose overtone. Fine texture, fine luster. AA quality. Clasp is handmade and set with (6) natural rubies, Round Brilliant cut with a center Round Brilliant cut diamond. Rubies are approximately 3.27mm each, AA quality. Total weight approximately 1.0ct., Round Brilliant cut diamond in the center is approximately 0.10ct. Clarity SI2, Color G. Clasp has a hidden fold-in locking system on the bottom. 28” long. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $5,700. $2,500-3,000
3336 VINTAGE LADIES 18K GOLD AND EMERALD RING
Handmade antique ring, set across the top from east to west with (5) natural Colombian emeralds, square step cut, graduating in size from 4.77 mm down to 3.0 mm. Very bright green color, good clarity. AA+ quality. Approximate emerald weight, 1.0ct. Some damage on edges (chipped). Ring size 6. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $3,200. $1,500-2,000
3337 VINTAGE 14K GOLD STAR FORM PENDANT/BROOCH
Set with (40) diamonds on points and (1) 20 pt. central diamond. 1.0ct. 3.5 dwt. $1,500-1,800
3338 MATCHING PAIR OF ANTIQUE 14K GOLD DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY BANDS
Each set with (5) Old European cut brilliant diamonds, graduating in size from .26ct to .13ct. Approximate total weight per ring, 1.10ct. Clarity SI1, Color G. Size 6 1/4. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $6,000/pair. $2,500-3,500
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3338
3337
3336
3335
3334
Square links, set with (5) Old European cut diamonds. 5dwt. $1,000-1,500
Set with (7) square modified step cut diamonds, approx. total weight .75ct., Clarity VS1, Color F. Size 7. 2.5dwt. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $2,850. $1,500-1,800
“Lobster Claw on the Beach”, March 23, 1991, mixed media, signed, titled and dated in pencil in lower margin, unframed, 20” x 25 3/4” sheet, 16 1/2” x 22 1/4”, fine condition. In foamcore folio. $3,000-4,000
“Three Ellipsoid Studies of Looming Mirage Reflections that could possibly (be) done as wood cutouts - one day...”, pencil signed and marked 3-713; watercolor on paper, housed in a black box frame, matted under UV plexiglass, OS: 18” x 22”, SS: 10 1/2” x 14 1/2”, fine condition. $1,000-1,500
“Peonies, Hummingbird & Moth”, oil on canvas, signed and dated 85 lower right, in a distressed white painted box frame, OS: 36 3/4” x 24 1/2”. SS: 36 1/4” x 24”. Good condition. $1,200-1,500
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3343 JILL HOY (US, LATE 20TH C.)
3342 ERIC HOPKINS (ME, 1951 - )
3341 ERIC HOPKINS (ME/CT, 1951 - )
3340 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY BAND
3339 VICTORIAN 18K GOLD BRACELET
3343
3342
3341
3340
3339
3344 ALICE SPENCER (ME/CO, 1944 - )
Untitled, oil on sailcloth canvas tarp, 9’ x 12’. Unstretched, but with grommets to hang. $1,000-2,000
3345 COLIN PAGE (ME, 1977- )
“Main Street”, oil on canvasboard; signed, titled and dated 2011 verso; a south facing view of Main Street, Camden, ME; with Dowling Walsh Gallery (Rockland, ME) label affixed verso with artist name, title and medium; in an ebonized wooden frame with gilded inner lip, OS: 14 1/2” x 12 1/2”, SS: 9 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Good condition. $800-1,200
3346 ARTHUR R. HERRICK (MA/NH, 1897-1970)
“Gossips, Rockport, Mass.”, oil on board, signed lower right; depicting three women conferring on a summer street in front of a colonial house, housed in a fine handcarved gilt matched corner bullnose frame, OS: 32” x 37”, SS: 24 1/2” x 29 1/2”, good condition. $800-1,200
3347 EARLY WINTERSCAPE PAINTING
Skaters at the Homestead, oil on canvas, unsigned, a 19th c. scene of ice skating on a frozen lake, with a village in the distance, in a silvered wooden frame, OS: 25 1/4” x 33 1/4”, SS: 21 1/2” x 29 1/2”. Craquelure surface; cleaned; old patch repair. $800-1,200
3348 OIL OF THE OBSERVATORY IN PORTLAND, ME, CA. 1870
Small Painting of the Maritime Signal Tower on Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, ME. Built in 1807, it is still standing, the tallest octagonal brick tower in th US, oil on canvas, unsigned, in an etched lemon gold frame, OS: 9 1/4” square, SS: 7 3/4” square, $800-1,200
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3348
3347
3346
3345
3344
3349 AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH C. COASTAL MAINE SCENE
Whitehead Pass, End of Cushing Island, off Portland, ME, oil on canvas, unsigned, housed in a replica matched corner gilt deep cove Arts & Crafts frame, OS: 24” x 30”, SS: 17 1/2” x 23 1/2”, cleaned and revarnished.
$800-1,200
FRANK WESTON BENSON (MA, 1862-1951)
“Portrait of Charles Martin Loeffler”, 1919, etching on Japan paper, signed in plate lower left “PWB to CML” Also signed in lower margin in pencil, “Frank W Benson, to Bill James” numbered 14 (edition of 22), private collection, NYC. Unframed, matted. 15” x 12 3/4” sheet, impression: 9 3/4” x 8”, toned. $800-1,200
SEARS GALLAGHER (MA, 1869-1955)
Fish House, Monhegan, etching on cream paper, pencil signed and titled in the lower margin, in burl maple ogee frame, OS: 11” x 13 1/2”, impression: 7” x 8 3/4”. $800-1,200
1905-1990)
Nude Woman. Pastel on board, signed lower right, ca. 1950, in silver painted bullnose frame, matted and glazed, OS: 39 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 29” x 21”, good condition. $800-1,200
Historical German Harbor Front, Busy with Commerce, ca. 1850, watercolor and ink on paper, signed lower right and dated ‘36. Housed in an ornate deep cove gesso frame, matted and glazed, OS: 22” x 27”, SS: 15 1/2” x 21”, good condition. $800-1,000
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3353 ANDERSON TYLER
3352 MAYO (EGYPT,
3351
3350
3353
3352
3351
3350
3349
$800-1,000
“The Mayo Farm, East Orleans”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso, housed in a gold leaf arts & crafts bullnose molded frame, OS: 14 1/2” x 17 1/2”, SS: 10 1/2” x 13 1/2”.
“Shirley’s Apple House”, acrylic on canvas board, signed lower left, titled on exhibition label verso, depicting a blue windsor chair on a porch under an American flag, in a weathered wood box frame with gold liner, OS: 23” x 29 1/2”, SS: 20 1/2” x 27”.
$300-500
“Watermelon”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, artist card affixed verso with title and medium, in a white painted frame, OS: 31 1/2” x 41”, SS: 29 1/2” x 39 1/4”. Good condition.
$600-800
“Red Tailed Hawk”, acrylic on panel, signed and dated ‘89 lower center, titled and with artist’s name on Central Place Galleries (Bangor, ME) label verso, in a silvered wooden frame with linen liner and gilded and white painted inner lips, OS: 39 3/4” x 19 3/4”, SS: 29 1/2” x 11 1/2”. Good condition.
$800-1,000
Sunflowers, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in gold shallow cove frame with black liner, OS: 36 1/2” x 30 1/2”, SS: 29 1/2” x 23 1/2”. Good condition.
$1,000-2,000
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3358 BARBARA APPLEGATE (OR, 1944- )
3357 GILLES ARCHAMBAULT (CANADA, 1947- )
3356 JAMES STEPHEN ZOLLER (CONTEMPORARY MAINE)
3355 KRISTIN PINE (CONTEMPORARY MAINE)
3354 HAROLD DUNBAR (MA, 1882-1953)
3358
3357
3356
3355
3354
3359
CAROL SHUPP SEBOLD (ME/OH, 1939-2010)
“Along the Acadia Coast”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, with Bay View Gallery (Camden, ME) affixed verso with title, artist name and medium, in a gold leaf frame with linen liner, OS: 19 3/8” x 23 3/8”, SS: 11 1/4” x 15 1/4”. Frame lower edge gilding flakes.
$700-900
“Megunticook Lake”, oil on canvas, signed lower right, with Bay View Gallery (Camden, ME) affixed verso with title, artist name and medium, in a gold leaf frame with linen liner, OS: 19 3/8” x 23 3/8”, SS: 11 1/4” x 15 1/4”. Good condition.
$700-900
Pair of Modern Design Brown Leather Upholstered Lounge Chairs, by Maurice Villency, made in Italy, with removable seat cushions, top stitching, wooden feet, 33” high, 33” x 28”, 17” high seat. Minor scratches.
$2,000-3,000
Custom Bronze Mounted Round Mahogany Hall Table, having a round inlaid molded edge top with intricate inlaid surface, three drawers, on a scrolled iron pedestal with bronze figural and acanthus leaf mounts, with burl veneered lower shelf, set on bronze paw form feet, unmarked, 31” high, 35 1/2” diam. Top surface wear.
$600-800
Ca. 1920 Dutch Style Six-Arm Chandelier, turned central shaft with ball form base, supporting six scroll form arms with removable six candle sockets and drip pans, with ceiling cap, 18 3/4” high to top of fixture, 22” high with ceiling cap, 21 1/2” diam. Good condition.
$600-800
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3363 BRASS CANDLE CHANDELIER
3362 INLAID CENTER TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO MAITLAND SMITH
3361 PR MAURICE VILLENCY LEATHER CLUB CHAIRS
3360 CAROL SHUPP SEBOLD (ME/OH, 1939-2010)
3363
3362
3361
3360
3359
3364 PIETRA DURA STONE INLAID OCTAGONAL TOP TABLE
75” Diameter Table, having a black marble slab with multi-color pietra dura stone inlay of lapis, carnelian, malachite, onyx, and mother-ofpearl, in a dolphin, floral urn and scrolled design, with glass top, set on a scrolled wrought iron base, 30” high, 75” diam., table slab is 1 1/2” thick. Handmade in Spain. Good condition. $10,000-15,000
FABRIC ROLLER FLOOR LAMP
Vintage Brass Mounted Floor Lamp, pedestal made from vintage floral design textile rollers, fixture having a central socket (takes an Edison bulb) with milk glass shade, surrounded by three sockets with faux candle sleeves, topped with a silk shade and finial, 63” high, 21” diam. Surface wear.
$300-500
3366 PIETRA DURA STONE OCTAGONAL TOP TABLE
60” Diameter Low Table, having a black marble slab with multi-color pietra dura semi-precious stone inlay of lapis, malachite, carnelian, onyx and mother-of-pearl, in a dolphin, floral urn and scrolled design, with glass top, set on a scrolled wrought iron base, 19” high, 60” diam. Handmade in Spain. Good condition. $8,000-10,000
Set of (3) Finely Crafted Solid Cherry Continuous Arm Swivel Top Stools, by Thos. Moser, each on a canted leg base with stretchers, 49” high, 25 1/4” x 17 1/4”, 30” high seats. Minor surface wear and scratches. $1,000-1,500
3368 WINDSOR CHAIRMAKERS ARMCHAIR
Finely Crafted Painted Windsor Chair, unmarked but likely by Windsor Chairmakers (Lincolnville, ME), with spindle back, shaped arms, saddle seat, set on turned legs and stretcher base, 41” high, 28 1/4” x 17 1/4”, 17 1/4” high seat. Good condition.
$400-600
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3367 THOMAS MOSER SPINDLE BACK BAR STOOLS
3365
3368
3367
3366
3365
3364
Overstuffed Wing Chair with flat top concave back, broadly splayed rounded wings with vertical outscrolled arms, self-corded cotton chintz in pale lavender with polychrome chinoiserie blossoms, loose seat cushion, raised on gilt shell carved ball and claw front legs, shaped back legs, 18" seat, 24 1/2" arms, 43" back, 37" x 29". Fine condition. $800-1,200
Pair of Vintage Forged Iron Three-Light Candleholders, curved arms with bobeches, set on tripod bases with curved legs and spade form feet, 62” high, 17” triangular base. Good condition. $400-600
Walnut Framed Plantation Style Chairs, with cushioned brown leather upholstery and copper tacks, leather covered back, scrolled arms, curule form base, turned stretchers, 37 1/2” high, 24 1/4” x 40”. Minor surface wear. $1,000-1,500
Ca.
back with
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3373 OLD HICKORY ROCKING CHAIR
1930s Twig Rocker, with seven-spindle
woven rattan seat, twig arms, double stretcher base, impressed maker’s mark on back stretcher, 34” high, 24 1/2” x 34”, 16” high seat. Surface wear, breaks in woven seat. $300-500
3372 ADIRONDACK TWIG FRAMED MIRROR
Heavy Wall Mirror with 1/4” plate glass mirror, backed by plywood and framed in golden oak having hickory twig inset panels, 32 1/2” x 57”. $600-800
3371 PR LEATHER CAMPECHE ARMCHAIRS
3370 PR IRON FLOORSTANDING CANDELABRA
3369 CUSTOM DESIGNER CHIPPENDALE STYLE UPHOLSTERED WING CHAIR
3373
3372
3371
3370
3369
Louis XV Style, the frame in stripped white fruitwood, having tan striped back upholstery, floral down cushions, twined fluting detail, 18” seat, 24 1/2” arms, 35” back, 43” x 24”. $600-800
Boudoir or drawing Room fully upholstered slipper chairs having shallow arched backs and tapered square mahogany legs, in self-corded brocade with attached seat and back cushions, 17” seats, 30” backs, 21” x 24”.
$600-800
Louis XVI style in blue paint with faux veined marble conforming molded top, shaped and molded case having gold and black figural decoupage, drawers with original hand forged lock, key and escutcheon, shaped skirt rasied on squat cabriole legs, brass feet. 25” x 32” x 17”. $600-800
Pair of 19th c. Tall Five-Light Candleholders, cast with lily, wheat and grapevine embellishments, each cup set in leaf form base, supported by sphere form pedestals and set on an ornate tripod base with scroll feet, 41” high, 9 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Gilding losses.
$1,000-1,500
Basic form in hardwood with four wedge shaped steps, inverted teardrop finial, having burlwood step surfaces, 62” x 20” x 28”, 8 1/2” rise to steps.
$500-700
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3378 FRENCH PROVINCIAL LIBRARY SPIRAL STAIR
3377 PR FRENCH GILDED METAL CANDELABRA
3376 LOW PAINTED TWO-DRAWER FRENCH PAINTED BOMBE CHEST
3375 PAIR OF LADIES UPHOLSTERED SLIPPER CHAIRS
3374 FRENCH SETTEE
3378
3377
3376
3375
3374
Louis XVI Style Gaming Table in fruitwood, raised on simple cabriole legs, the recessed top containing a backgammon board and two storage reticules, 27” x 36” x 24 1/2”, Probably had a top, now missing. $400-600
Brass Mounted Lantern Form Five-Light Electric Fixture, with central crystal column and drop crystals, ceiling cap and hanging chain, 28” high (fixture only), 16” diam. Small crystal chips. $800-1,200
Vintage English Bench Made Rectangular Walnut Tea Table, having a bookmatched burl veneered top with carved dished edge, bombe form apron with single drawer, set on cabriole legs with ball & claw feet, oak secondary wood, 28 3/4” high, 33” x 21”. Dry surface, veneer losses, missing pull-out side trays. $400-600
Vintage Queen Anne Style Tea Table, by Hagerty’s Cohasset Colonials collection, Hingham, MA, with nicely figured lobed porringer top and set on round tapered legs and pad form feet, marked “Cohasset Colonials, Hingham, MA” on underside of top, 28” high, 31” x 21 1/2”. Good condition. $300-500
Louis XV style low round table in fruitwood with tapered round fluted legs, tan polyglot marble top, brass gallery, 20” x 17 1/2” diam. $300-400
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3383 ITALIAN STONE TOP ROUND OCCASIONAL TABLE
3382 TIGER MAPLE TEA TABLE
3381 CHIPPENDALE STYLE TEA TABLE
3380 LOIUS XIV STYLE CRYSTAL CHANDELIER
3379 FRENCH PROVINCIAL BACKGAMMON TABLE
3383
3382
3381
3380
3379
Pair of Variegated White Marble Neoclassical Stands, with square cut corner fixed tops and octagonal bases, 39” high, 11” x 11”. One with top edge chip; other with top abrasive stain. $400-600
Pair of Platinum Mounted Screwback Earrings, each set with an oval polished jade stone surrounded by (10) small diamonds, each stamped “plat”, 1/2” x 1/4”, 2.9 dwt. Good condition. $1,000-1,500
14K Yellow Gold Mounted Starburst Pin, stamped ‘C.T.F.’ (for Chow Tak Fook, Hong Kong) and ‘585’, with 4.5mm and one 7mm pearl, 2” diam. Good condition. $700-900
Pair
condition. $3,000-5,000
14K White Gold and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring, size 9, 1.7 dwt. Good condition. $600-800
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3388 LADIES DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
3387 PR RUBY & DIAMOND EARRINGS
of Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mounted Ear Clips by Trubert & HoefferMauboussin, c. 1940s, starburst design, each set with seven circular cut rubies and six round faceted diamonds, stamped T & HM, 7/8” x 1”, 7.7 dwt. Good
3386 GOLD & PEARL BROOCH BY CHOW TAI FOOK
3385 PR JADE & DIAMOND EARRINGS
3384 PR MARBLE DISPLAY PEDESTALS
3388
3387
3386
3385
3384
Edwardian 14K White Gold & Diamond Dinner Ring, Size 8, 2.3 dwt. Good condition. $600-800
“Gypsy” style bezel set, East to West with natural Ceylon Sapphire, approx. 2.5ct (by measurement). Clarity VS, Eye clean, Color slight grayish blue, A+ quality. Gold 7.3 dwt. Size 5 1/2. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost $5,000. From the jewelry collection of the Simone Lang estate. $1,500-1,800
Handmade, “Gypsy” style bezel set east to west with oval shaped natural Ceylon sapphire, weight approx 2.4ct (by measurement formula). Clarity VS, eye clean, color slightly grayish blue. A+ quality. 7.7dwt. Size 5 1/2. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement value $5,000. From the jewelry collection of the Simone Lang estate. $1,500-1,800
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ring, set with (5) small emeralds, size 7, 2.6 dwt. Minor chips, minor losses to setting. From the jewelry collection of the Simone Lang estate. $800-1,200
Open half bezel set with natural Colombian emerald, oval shape, medium green color. Clarity moderately included I1, A quality. Approx. .75ct., 5.2 dwt. Size 6. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost $3,000. From the jewelry collection of the Simone Lang estate.
$800-1,200
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3393 LADIES 18K GOLD AND EMERALD RING
3392 LADIES EMERALD RING
3391 LADIES 18K GOLD AND SAPPHIRE RING
3390 LADIES 18K GOLD AND SAPPHIRE RING
3389 LADIES GOLD & DIAMOND RING
3393
3392
3391
3390
3389
Lot of (2), both size 6, one in yellow gold, other in two-tone gold. Good condition, 14.3 dwt tw. Good condition. From the jewelry collection of the Simone Lang estate. $750-800
Carved 14K Gold Mounted Ivory Bracelet, with teardrop shaped Persian turquoise, emeral eyes, head set with a cabochon ruby with diamond halo, inner dimensions: 1 1/8” x 1 3/4”. Good condition. $800-1,200
Platinum Mounted Ring, set with three pearls surrounded by (18) small
plus (4) shoulder-mounted diamonds, size 6, 3.4 dwt. Good condition.
Mid-19th
condition.
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3398 AUSTRALIAN 18K GOLD BROOCH
c. 18K Yellow Gold Oval Pin, depicting a kangaroo amid foliage, 1 1/8” x 3/4”, 2.2 dwt. Good
$600-800
3397 LADY’S PEARL & DIAMOND RING
diamonds
$800-1,200
3396 CARVED ELEPHANT BRACELET
3395 VINTAGE 14K WHITE GOLD THREE BAND DIAMOND RING With 1/2 carat center stone. Size 6 1/2. $800-1,200
3394 14K GOLD LINK RINGS
3398
3397
3396
3395
3394
Bypass design, set with (1) marquis diamond in the center, accented with (3) tapered baguette diamonds at top and bottom, with (8) graduated baguette diamonds channel set down each side of the shank (16) total. Approx. weight of diamonds is 1.5ct, Clarity VVS1-VS2, Color F-G. Ring size 7. With appraisal from GIA-certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $4,500. $2,000-3,000
White Gold, Aquamarine, Diamond & Seed Pearl Bar Pin, stamped “B.S. & F.”, with engraved presentation to top and bottom “E.B.O. and M.C.C.” and “May 24, 1911 - May 24, 1912”, 2” x 3/8”, 3.4 dwt. Good condition. $400-600
Classic fashion ring. Center row has (9) marquis shaped diamonds, graduating in size. The (2) outside rows are set with (9) round brilliant cut diamonds graduating in size. Approximate total diamond weight is 2.0ct. Clarity VS2-SI2, Color G-H. Ring size 5 1/2. With apprasial from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $4,650. $1,000-1,500
29” long single strand of cultured (72) pearls, approximately 9-9.5mm. Color is creamy white with good luster, good texture with slight rose overtones. 14K white gold clasp slide in, set with (1) natural ruby in the center of a twisted rope design. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost $4,800.00 $1,600-1,800
Set with (1) grey Baroque pearl and (1) white Baroque pearl, in leaf design setting. Set with diamonds. Size 5 1/2. $1,200-1,500
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3403 14K WHITE GOLD RING
3402 SALTWATER PEARL NECKLACE
3401 LADIES 14K GOLD AND DIAMOND TRIPLE ROW RING
3400 EDWARDIAN BAR PIN BY BLACK, STARR & FROST
3399 VINTAGE 18K GOLD LADIES RING
3403
3402
3401
3400
3399
Assorted Pairs of Pierced Earrings, in yellow gold, including hoop, cluster and drop forms, 7/8” diam. to 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”; 12.1 dwt. Missing backs. $500-700
Set with (6) natural straight cut baguette rubies, in a channel. With (5) Old Rose & Single cut diamonds on each side and (9) set at one end, in a raised “box”. Approx. ruby weight .75ct, Color: pinkish red, AAA quality. Approx. diamond weight is 1.0ct, Clarity SI1-SI2, Color G-I. 7.0dwt. Size 3. With appraisal from GIA-certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $3,750. $1,500-1,800
Pair of 14K White Gold Mounted Stud Earrings, each set with an 8mm square cut amethyst stone surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, 3/8” sq., 2.9 dwt. Good condition. $500-700
Eleven
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3408 MULTI-STRAND FRESHWATER PEARL BRACELET
Eleven Strands of Pearls with 14K yellow gold clasp, from Allan Wander & Co., New York, 7 3/4” long. Good condition. $300-500
3407 MULTI-STRAND FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE
Strands of Pearls with 14K yellow gold clasp, from Allan Wander & Co., New York, 16 1/4” long. Good condition. $600-800
3406 14K WHITE GOLD AMETHYST AND DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS
3405 VINTAGE RETRO ERA 14K ROSE AND WHITE GOLD RING
3404 (3 PRS) GOLD EARRINGS
3408
3406
3404
3407
3405
“Our Dogs: Johnie; Foxy; Junior; Mut; Bullie; Mac; Spunky; Jack; Collie”, a monumental oil on canvas, unsigned, housed in a grey and gold painted molded frame (note slightly arched top). OS: 72” x 65”, SS: 68” x 61”. $15,000-20,000
Preening Duck, carved and painted wood, depicted atop a driftwood base, with highly detailed feathers and glass eyes, 14” high, 15 3/4” x 18”. Good condition.
$800-1,200
“Friends”, a hunter with his dog, the man has his back turned to the viewer, oil on canvas. Signed lower left, in fatigued gold panel frame with nametag, OS: 23 3/4” x 27 1/4”, SS: 14 13/4” x 14 1/4”, good condition.
$1,500-2,500
Two Ruffled Grouse, carved and painted wood, signed “Steve Hitchcock, 1991” at back base edge, highly detailed with glass eyes and intricately carved feathers, mounted on a wooden base, 13 1/4” high, 23” x 13”. Good condition.
$800-1,200
Golden Retriever with Quail in Field, oil on canvas, signed lower left, in fatigued gold panel frame with linen liner, artist’s name on tag, OS: 22 3/4” x 25 3/4”, SS: 14 3/4” x 17 3/4”, good condition. $1,500-2,500
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3413 WALT SPITZMILLER (MO, 1944 - )
3412 BIRD SCULPTURE BY STEVE HITCHCOCK
3411 WALT SPITZMILLER (MO, 1944 - )
3410 BIRD SCULPTURE BY STEVE HITCHCOCK
3409 WILLIAM ROWLAND DAVIS (MA/ME, 1879-1944)
3413
3412
3411
3410
3409
3414 BIRD SCULPTURE BY STEVE HITCHCOCK
Three Woodcocks, carved and painted wood, unsigned, depicting one flying and two recumbent birds in a woodland setting, with natural leaves and stones, atop a round wooden base, 20 1/2” high, 11 1/2” diam. Good condition. $800-1,200
3415 WALTER WALT SPITZMILLER (MO, 1944- )
Two Labrador Retrievers, charcoal and pencil drawing, signed and dated 2009 lower right, in a gilded and black painted wooden frame, with white mat and gilded inner lip, glazed, OS: 26” x 30”, SS: 15 1/2” x 19 1/2”. Good condition.
$500-700
3416 19TH C. HUNTING PARTY PAINTING, UNSIGNED
Four Men with one Horse and three dogs outside a crude lean-to on a mountain lake, cleaning two deer, probably upstate New York, or New Hampshire, oil on canvas, unsigned, in large seep cove ribbed gilt frame, OS: 32” x 40”, SS: 21 1/2” x 29 1/2”, single repaired puncture in sky upper right. $1,000-1,500
3417 ART LEMAY (CONTEMPORARY FLORIDA)
Monumental view of Six Resting Canada Geese, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed lower right, in faux burled frame, under grey mat with gilt liner, having UV plexiglass, OS: 45” x 65”, SS: 29 1/2” x 49 1/2”, scuff to plexiglass at top.
$3,000-5,000
3418 LATE 19TH C. AMERICAN EQUINE PORTRAIT
Profile Portrait of a Standing Sorrel Thoroughbred, the name of which is illegibly inscribed on the rock lower center, otherwise unmarked, set in a pastoral landscape, oil on canvas on home-made stretcher, ca. 1870’s-80’s, unframed, 17 3/4” x 28”, fine crazing.
$800-1,000
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3418
3417
3416
3415
3414
Pair of Early 20th c. Carved and Painted Wooden Swan Decoys, one preening and one upright, with glass eyes, solid bodies, preening: 9 3/4” high, 19 1/2” x 7”, upright: 17 3/8” high, 19 1/2” x 7”. Shrinkage cracks and surface wear.
Vintage Painted Wooden Decoy by Capt. Vernon Bryant, Perryville, MD, mid-20th c., an elegant form with glass eyes, metal maker’s plaque affixed to base, 17 1/2” high, 32” x 10”. Surface wear; paint losses to beak tip. $800-1,200
$400-600
Fish, Creel and Pole; oil on canvas, unsigned, in red walnut molded frame with gilt liner, OS: 23 1/2” x 27 1/2”, SS: 20” x 24”, frame damaged.
$800-1,200
High perspective view of dutch style stone buildings on either side of river, with gated bypass channel on one, multiple tiny figures at work, one bit of open field and road cut from otherwise thick forest. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Housed in the original lemon gold cove frame, OS: 24 1/2” x 30 1/2”, SS: 19 1/2” x 25 1/2”, relined, back overpainted. $1,000-1,200
$800-1,200
California Mountain Landscape with distant farmhouse, oil on canvasboard, signed lower right, in museum quality Arts & Crafts gold panel frame, OS: 22 1/2” x 26 1/2”, SS: 15 1/2” x 19 1/2”, slightly cupped.
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3423 MABEL GRANDIN CARRUTHERS (CA/ME, 1886-1972)
3422 UPPER HUDSON VALLEY SCENE WITH LARGE OLD MILLS, SCHOOL OF JASPER FRANCIS CROPSEY (1823-1900)
3421 19TH C. SPORTING PAINTING
3420 CAPT. VERNON BRYANT BLACK SWAN DECOY
3419 PR WHITE SWAN DECOYS
3423
3422
3421
3420
3419
California Mountain Landscape with three trees, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in museum quality Arts & Crafts gold panel frame, OS: 22 1/2” x 26 1/2”, SS: 15 1/2” x 19 1/2”, rub in sky upper left. $800-1,200
Pastureland, Approaching Storm ,a tonalist study, oil on canvas, signed lower left, oak molded deep cove frame, ca. 1910, OS: 16” x 20”, SS: 11 1/2” x 15 1/2”, overall craquelure. $800-1,200
Sunset Sail, oil on canvas, signed “J.G. Tyler” lower right, in a fancy gilded and gessoed wooden frame, OS: 31 3/4” x 27 1/4”, SS: 19 3/4” x 15 1/4”. Frame repairs. $800-1,200
Tabletop Still Life of Fruit Compote, Rumpled Cloth and Open Book, oil on masonite, unsigned, with gallery label verso from R.H. Love Galleries of Chicago (1966-2011). Housed in a birch box frame, OS: 14 1/4” x 19 1/4”, SS: 11 1/4” x 26 1/4”. Good condition. $800-1,200
“Glimpse of the Santa Ritas”, oil on board, signed lower right, with brass name and title plate affixed to frame, “Glimpse of Santa Ritas, Tucson, Arizona” inscribed in pencil verso, in original gilded wooden frame, OS: 14 1/2” x 17 1/2”, SS: 10” x 12 3/4”. Loss of applied lower right corner frame embellishment.
$800-1,200
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3428 ROBERT FLETCHER GILDER (NE/NY, 1856-1940)
3427 ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS RITMAN (IL/MN/FRANCE/RUSSIA, 1889-1963)
3426 PAINTING IN THE MANNER OF JAMES GALE TYLER (CT/NY, 1855-1931)
3425 LEONARD OCHTMAN (CT, 1854-1934)
3424 MABEL GRANDIN CARRUTHERS (CA/ME, 1886-1972)
3428
3427
3426
3425
3424
Harbor Scene, oil on canvasboard, signed lower right, housed in a replica gilt Arts & Crafts molded frame, OS: 16 1/2” x 20 1/2”, SS: 11 1/2” x 15 1/2”, fine condition. $800-1,200
Reclining Female Nude on fur rug and bed with drapery behind, oil on linen, signed lower left, in handcarved Impressionist style frame, OS: 23” x 38 1/2”, SS: 15” x 30 1/2”, relined $1,200-1,800
On the Amalfi Coast, oil on linen, signed lower left, depicting fishng boats in a cove, in a gilt oak shallow ogee frame, OS: 16” x 21”, SS: 11” x 16”, small puncture in sky. $800-1,200
Laguna Beach, California, before the boom in building, ca. 1920s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in gold molded panel frame, OS: 12 1/2” x 16 1/2”, SS: 8 1/2” x 12 1/2”, frame loss.
$800-1,000
Portrait of Seated Woman in a Beaded Dress, circa 1925, oil on canvas, signed upper left, housed in a gold painted matched corner frame, OS: 36" x 29", SS: 32 1/2" x 24 1/2", light stretcher impression at bottom. From the Haynes Collection.
$600-800
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3433 HELMAR MASOLLE (SWEDEN, 1884-1969)
3432 HARRY LEWIS BAILEY (CA/MO, 1879-1933)
3431 C. MYRON CLARK (MA, 1858-1925)
3430 PAL FRIED (NY/CA/HUNGARY, 1893-1976)
3429 ABRAHAM ROSENTHAL (NY/MA/RUSSIA, 1886-1963)
3433
3432
3431
3430
3429
3435 SMITH (CONTEMPORARY)
3434 ROLAND ROOD ( NY, 1863-1927)
“The Blossoming Apple Tree”, 1910, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, in a replica fatigued gold carved frame, OS: 27 1/2” x 31 1/2”, SS: 17 1/2” x 21 1/2”, good condition.
Crashing Surf, impasto oil on masonite, signed lower left, in replica gilt gesso frame, OS: 22” x 26”, SS: 17 1/2” x 21 1/2”, good condition.
$800-1,200
$800-1,200
3436 PAIR OF LANDSCAPES SIGNED R.S. AUSTIN, DATED ‘79, UNFRAMED American Stream Landscapes with figures, Barbizon influenced, oil on canvas, unframed, both signed and dated, 20” x 14” vertical format, minor scuffs, craquelure. $800-1,200
3437 THOMAS WILLIAM FRIPP (BRITISH COLUMBIA, CAN. 1864-1931)
“Sentinel Mt. Pass, taken from Paradise Valley, Alberta, Canadian Rockies”, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed bottom left and dated 1925. Info on old label verso, along with condition/treatment report from “Fine Art Conservation” of Vancouver, BC and detailing from Mido Framers of the same city, dated 1997. Housed in a gilt molded stick frame, matted under UV glass, OS: 20 1/2” x 17”, SS: 13” x 9 3/4”, fine restored condition.
$1,000-1,200
3438 CHARLES E. WILLETTE (MA, 1899-1979)
“Searsport Fair”, oil on masonite, signed lower left, depicting a couple in a crowd on a festive street, in a leaf carved and gilt frame, OS: 31” x 35”, SS: 19 1/2” x 23 1/2”, fine condition. $800-1,200
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3438
3437
3436
3435
3434
1947- )
3439 A.D. GREER (NY/TX/OK, 1904-1998)
Fall River Serenity, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in a gilded and painted wooden frame with suede liner and gilt inner lip, OS: 28 3/4” x 33”, SS: 19 1/2” x 23 1/2”. A few frame nicks.
“Separate Ways”, acrylic on panel, signed and dated ‘87 lower left, titled verso, depicting a man on horseback and his dog heading in different directions in the winter wilderness, in a silvered wooden frame with linen inner lining, OS: 26 1/4” x 36 1/4”, SS: 19 1/2” x 29 1/2”. Linen liner water stains. $800-1,200
$800-1,200
Russian Gilt 88-Silver, Enamel and Nephrite Letter Opener, in the manner of Faberge, with Russian Imperial eagle form finial, blue guilloche enamel handle with applied Imperial eagle set with diamonds and a cabochon amethyst, having a nephrite jade blade with wreath form holder, stamped with 88-silver Second Kokoshnik form hallmark, Cyrillic CF (Carl Faberge) mark, and HW (Henrik Wigstrom) workmaster mark, in a wooden Faberge branded box with fitted velvet interior, opener: 11 1/4” long, 1 5/8” wide, box: 1 7/8” high, 11 3/4” x 2 1/2”. Good condition. $2,300-2,800
Set with (10) tiny diamonds.
16” fine gold chain. 1.8 dwt. $500-700
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3443 PR OF CARTIER 14K GOLD BUTTON FORM CUFFLINKS 7.0 dwt. In original box. $400-600
3442 18K GOLD ELSA PERETTI DESIGNS FOR TIFFANY & CO DIAMOND CROSS
On
3441 RUSSIAN SILVER, ENAMEL & NEPHRITE LETTER OPENER
3440 GILLES ARCHAMBAULT (CANADA,
3443
3442
3441
3440
3439
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3448 VINTAGE MEN’S 14K TWO TONE GOLD DIAMOND CLUSTER RING Gypsy setting with (7) round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. weight 1ct. Clarity I1, Color G-H. Size 10 1/2. 6.1dwt. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $2,700. $1,500-1,800
3447 PR OF OVAL 14K GOLD CUFFLINKS 6.8 dwt $350-400
3446 18K GOLD ELSA PERETTI DESIGNS FOR TIFFANY & CO SOLID CROSS on 16” fine gold chain. 2.2 dwt. $300-500
3445 (5) PC 18K GOLD AND ONYX CUFFLINK SET BY TRIO with (3) studs. 14 dwt. $500-700
3444 PR OF 14K GOLD TIFFANY AND CO. RIBBED BAR BELL FORM CUFFLINKS 7.0 dwt. $400-600
3448
3447
3446
3445
3444
Mid-Century Design 14K Yellow Gold Tie Bar, set with (5) moonstones and edged in red garnets, 3/8” x 1 5/8”, 5.3 dwt. Good condition. $300-500
Set with (1) round brilliant cut stone in the center, approx. .47ct. Clarity I1, Color H. Size 11 1/2. 3.3dwt. With appraisal from GIA certified jeweler. Retail replacement cost: $2,000. $800-1,200
10K Gold Diamond Cluster
size 10, 5.6 dwt. Good condition. $700-900
Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer watch, 1980s, with stainless steel and gold band, fluted bezel, black Rolex embossed dial with gold Arabic numerals, calendar date at 3-o’clock position, 36mm (1 1/2”) wide case. Recently serviced. $3,000-5,000
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3453 GENT’S ROLEX DATEJUST WRISTWATCH
3452 MEN’S DIAMOND RING
Ring,
3451 14K GOLD CLIP WITH FOXHEAD INTAGLIO Ca. 1930. Flanked either side with riding crop. 1 1/2” in length. $500-700
3450 MEN’S 14K GOLD SOLITAIRE RING
3449 LUCIEN PICCARD GEMSET GOLD TIE CLIP
3453
3452
3451
3450
3449
14K Gold & Enamel 32nd Degree Masonic Ring, size 8 1/2, 3.7 dwt. Good condition. $300-500
17 jewel movement. S/N 201249. Recently serviced with new black leather band. Case is 1” wide x 1 1/2” long, overall length 7 1/2”. $500-700
Open faced, 20 jewel movement, with luminous dial. S/N 381710. Chronmeter for Corps of Engineers. 900 grade silver case. With RBD monogramed on back. 2” overall diameter. Recently serviced. $1,000-1,500
With 18 jewel movement made by E.D. Coehr, Geneva, Switzerland. S/N 85235. With presentation and monogrammed on back of case. 7.3dwt case weight. Recently serviced with new brown leather band. Case is 1 1/8” wide x 1 1/8” long. Overall length 7 1/2”. $400-600
Art deco open faced, 18 jewel, 5 position. S/N 412471. In a stay bright case. RBD monogramed on back. 1 3/4” diameter. Recently serviced. $1,000-2,000
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3458 VACHERON & CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH
3457 VINTAGE 14K GOLD J.E. CALDWELL WRISTWATCH
3456 RARE VACHERON & CONSTANTIN POCKETWATCH
3455 VINTAGE LECOULTRE STAINLESS STEEL TANK WRISTWATCH
3454 MEN’S MASONIC RING
3458
3457
3456
3455
3454
By International Watch Company. 19 jewel movement. S/N 678753. Presentation on verso. Recently serviced with new brown leather band. Case 1” wide x 1” long. 8.1dwt. case weight. Recently serviced. $300-500
Open faced, 14K gold, 19 jewel movement, Model 902, S/N 3051546. 1 1/2” overall width. Recently serviced.
Lot of (11), in 14K yellow gold, all with carved semiprecious stone intagios, 3/4” to 1” high, 32.9 dwt. Good condition. $1,500-2,000
18K Double eagle 1904 yellow gold coin, quartz Swiss movement watch. Genuine brown lizard band with original 18K gold clasp. 1 1/4” diameter x 8” long. Not running. As found. Will need new movement. $2,000-2,500
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3463 GENT’S CORUM WRISTWATCH
3462 RARE FIGURAL SILVER AND GOLD WATCH FOB with Agate Intaglio. 1 1/2” high. $1,000-1,500
3461 GOLD INTAGLIO WATCH FOBS
3460 HAMILTON POCKETWATCH
$600-700
3459 VINTAGE 18K GOLD SQUARE HEAD WRISTWATCH
3463
3462
3461
3460
3459
Ladies floral engraved Hunter case. Set with tiny diamond, with slide chain. T monogram. 25.7 dwt (with works). 1 1/4” diameter. In original box.
E. Howard & Co. Boston with heavy 18K yellow gold hunter case, 18 size, series 1 pocket watch with key wind, key set movement, engine turned case, s/n 18253. Case marked W. S. 18K #3178, 2 1/4” diam. Wear to outside edge of case and ultra fine hairline between numerals 1 & 2. Weight 79.1dwt. Running, recently serviced. Safely stored in safe deposit box for many years. $5,000-6,000
18
In 18K gold case. 22 jewel Swiss movement. S/N 243353. In running condition. Stored in safety deposit box for many years. May need to be serviced and cleaned. 2” diameter. $1,500-1,800
In 14K gold case by Roy. 21 jewel movement. S/N 6469975. Running condition. Needs crystal, fine hairline crack in dial by the 10, 3 and 6. Monogrammed on exterior with interior presentation. 2” diameter.
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3468 14K GOLD ELGIN OPEN FACED POCKETWATCH
$600-800
3467 RARE 18K GOLD AGASSIZ CHRONOMETER OPEN FACED POCKETWATCH
3466 18K GOLD HOWARD & CO POCKETWATCH Boston, Hunter case,
size, engine turned case. S/N 207710N $2,500-3,000
3465 E. HOWARD 18K GOLD POCKET WATCH
3464 WALTHAM 14K GOLD PENDANT WATCH
$400-600
3468
3467
3466
3465
3464
Crowned Madonna and Child, she holds a leafy branch, illegible inscriptions in upper corners, 8 1/4” x 6”, unframed, slightly bowed, edge losses.
$600-800
Late
“The Raptor”, limited edition bronze sculpture, #2/10, signed and dated 1988, titled and numbered on artist card affixed to base, depicting an eagle head, mounted on a wooden stepped block form base, sculpture only: 6” high, 9 1/2” high overall, 5 1/2” sq. Good condition. $400-600
Native Head of a Woman ca. 1930’s,
Art
overtones, unsigned, on black cube plinth, roughly 14” x 7 1/2” x 6” overall, good condition.
$700-900
Late 19th c. Baluster Form Lamp, having an enamel decorated cast bronze column with bulbous font, fitted with ca. 1920s double socket electric fixture and pull chains, with fringed silk shade, 75” high, 24” diam. Enamel losses. $800-1,200
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3473 CHINESE CHAMPLEVE BRONZE ENAMELED FLOOR LAMP
3472 PINK & WHITE CARVED MARBLE HEAD
with
Deco
3471 TERRY KARSELIS (UK/VA, 20TH C.)
3470 ALABASTER BUST OF JEAN D’ARC
19th c., unmarked, 7” tall, good condition. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York $300-400
3469 16TH C. GREEK ORTHODOX ICON
3473
3472
3471
3470
3469
3474 ADMIRAL FITZROY’S STICK BAROMETER
Late 19th - Early 20th c. Oak Cased Barometer, with molded edge top and base, glass front with printed paper scales and information affixed to backboard, mounted with mercury tube and thermometer 37 1/2” high, 6 3/4” x 2 3/4”. Missing atmosphere tube. $800-1,200
3475 EASTMAN KODAK CO., FOLMER & SCHWING DIVISION AUTO GRAFLEX CAMERA, CA. 1915, MFG 1907-1923
Black Box Camera in leather, with leather bellows, simple operating figures, one of which is marked “Auto-Graflex, Folmer & Schwing Div, KOO, Rochester, New York”. Standard reflex format with waist level viewing onto ground glass screen through viewing hood. Leather covered wooden body; integral mirror assembly and focal plane shutter. Folding hood with front hinge (ca. 1911-1915). 3 1/4” x 4 1/4” plate / film pack. S/N 50722 stamped onto body just inside hood in front of catch. Bausch Lomb Tessar 4x5 lens, Series 1c, patented Feb 24, 1903, Nr. 2375446. Graflex focal plane shutter to 1/1000. 7” x 7” x 5 1/2”, very good condition, some leather loss and separation. $1,000-1,500
In the sweet spot: Connie Mack, Manager; Bing Miller, coach; Jimmy Dykes, coach; Elmer Valo, OF; Ferris Fain, IF; Sam Chapman, OF; Sam Chapman, OF; Eddie Joost, IF; Ron Brissie, P; Joe Tipton, C; Carl Scheib, P; Paul Rehner, OF; Dick Fowler, P; Alex Kellner, P; Ed Klieman, P; Joe Coleman, P; Charlie Harris ?; Pete Suder, IF; Bill Hitchcock, IF; Bobby Schantz, P; Joe Astroth, C; Phil Manchez ?; Barney McCusky, OF; Bob Bolinger, IF; Wally Moses, OF. $2,000-3,000
International League Sterling Quality Ball, signed by: Eddie Sawyer, Manager; Cy Perkins, coach; Maje McDonnell, coach; Robin Roberts, P; Smoky Burgess, C; Bill Nicholson, OF; Russ Meyer, P; Howie Fox, P; Eddie Waitkus, IF; Willie Jones, IF; JM Konstanty, P; Karl Drews, P; Johnny Wyrostek, OF; Jackie Mayo, OF; Del Ennis, OF; Connie Ryan, IF; Lucky Lohrke, IF; Putsy Caballero, IF; Curt Simmons, P; Granny Hamner, IF; Lou Possehl, P; Mel Clark, OF; Steve Ridzik, P. $1,000-1,500
The .591 NL Pennant year dominated by young players (avg age 26.4) known as the “Whiz Kids” with Eddie Sawyer as Manager. Year of the legendary Dick Sisler’s 10th-inning home run clinching the pennant. Official yearbook in nearly mint condition;, envelope with April 1949 “The Phillies Scorecard” news brochure & clippings; PLUS (22) 8 x 10 glossy photo lithos with printed signatures, “Exclusive Bulletin Sports Pin-Up”. Including: Edie Sawyer, Curtis T Simmons, Ken Silvestri, Andy Seminick, Blix Donnelly, Eddie Waitkus, Bob Miller, Gran Hamner, Dick Sisler, Ken Johnson, Willie Jones, Rich Ashburn, Del Ennis, Mike Goliat, Ralph Caballero, Russ Snyder, Milo Candini, Bill Nicholson, Stan Lopata, Jimmy Bloodworth, Dick Whitman, Ken Heintzelman, Emory Church, Stan Hollmig, Jim Konstanty. $300-400
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3478 1950 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES “WHIZ KIDS” MEMORABILIA
3477 1952 PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS TEAM SIGNED BALL WITH EDDIE SAWYER
3476 1950 PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS TEAM SIGNED BALL WITH CONNIE MACK
3478
3477
3476
3475
3474
Batter Up!, A gouache magazine illustration, unsigned, but marked on back “Rosemary Thurber, 664 Oak St., Birmingham, Mich.”. Housed in a golden oak panel frame, glazed, OS: 31” x 25”, SS: 27 1/2” x 21 1/2”. Light
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3483 14K HOLLOW BEAD ITALIAN NECKLACE 13.7 dwt. (2) beads with small dents. 17” long. $600-800
3482 GOLD & LAPIS BEAD NECKLACE 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Link Necklace, with (9) 7mm lapiz beads, 36” long, 16.6 dwt. Good condition. $800-1,000
3481 ITALIAN GOLD NECKLACE 14K Yellow Gold Cable Link Chain, from Arezzo, Italy, 19 1/4” long, 13.9 dwt. Good condition. $750-800
3480 MICHAEL JACKSON “THRILLER” ALBUM, SIGNED TWICE Signed in ballpoint on outside “With Love”, and on inside “for Abigail, with Love”, includes record, good condition. $500-700
3479 ROSEMARY THURBER (MI, 1898 - 1958)
foxing on right edge. $600-800
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3488 JADE & GOLD BEAD NECKLACE Single Strand Necklace, with (60) 6mm green jade beads and (20) 14K yellow gold beads, 14K gold clasp, 19 1/2” long. Good condition.$300-500
3487 GOLD & JADE BEAD NECKLACE 14K Yellow Gold Link Necklace, with (15) 7.5mm green jade beads, 31” long, 14.5 dwt. Good condition. $500-700
3486 LAPIS BEAD NECKLACE
Single Strand Necklace, of (89) 7.5mm lapis beads and (23) 14K yellow gold disks, and gold bead form clasp, 36 1/2” long. Good condition. $600-800
3485 CORAL BEAD NECKLACE
Strand of Polished White Coral Beads with 14K yellow gold spacers, 32” long. Good condition. $600-800
3484 JADE & GOLD BEAD NECKLACE
Strand Necklace, with (90) 6.5mm jade beads and
14K gold bead spacers, with 14K yellow gold clasp, 26” long. Good condition. $500-700
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3493 PEARL NECKLACE Single Strand of (50) 7.5mm Pearls, with platinum and sapphire clasp, 15 1/2” long. Good condition. $800-1,200
3492 GOLD LINK NECKLACE 14K Yellow Gold Figaro Chain Necklace, 18” long, 3.6 dwt. Good condition. $175-225
3491 10MM LAPIS NECKLACE with gold spacers. 16” in length. $200-300
3490 14K GOLD HOLLOW STRAND BEADS 5mm. 6.6 dwt. 15 1/2” long.
$300-400
3489 AMBER BEAD NECKLACE Single Strand of Oval Amber Beads, 25” long. Good condition. $300-400
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3498 GOLD & PEARL SLIDE PENDANT 14K Yellow & White Gold Necklace Slide, set with (3) 4.5mm pearls, 3/4” diam., 2.8 dwt. Good condition. $200-300
3497 PEARL NECKLACE Single Strand, with (52) 7.5mm pearls and 14K yellow gold clasp, 18” long. Good condition. $600-800
3496 PEARL NECKLACE Single Strand Necklace of (124) 7.5mm pearls, 40” long. Good condition. $600-800
3495 PEARL NECKLACE Strand of (305) Pearls, with 14K yellow gold clasp, 66” long. Good condition. $500-700
3494 PEARL NECKLACE
Single Strand of
9.5mm Pearls, with 14K yellow gold clasp, 17” long. Good condition. $600-800
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“Cracked Ice” Pattern, with gold, silver, bronze and copper painted floral and geometric motifs, inlaid into exotic wood, with pierced silver corners; top section with bamboo design sliding tambour panels concealing three drawers; central section with six drawers; and large base drawer; 17 7/8” high, 18” x 12”. Missing doors over central section; paint losses. $2,000-3,000
Pair of Meiji Period Enamel on Copper Vases, 19th c., tapered cylindrical form decorated with water lilies & lily pads, other flowers, butterflies and a frog on black ground, with blue interior and base, 9 7/8” high, 4 3/4” diam. Minor surface enamel pits. $1,000-2,000
Large Meiji Period Porcelain Bowl, fluted form with scalloped rim, decorated with painted floral, butterfly and bird panels, 6 1/8” high, 14 3/4” diam. Tiny foot rim chip, otherwise good condition. $1,000-1,500
The Ascetic Buddha, reclining in an exhausted state, resting on his left elbow with his head raised and lower teeth bared, eyes squinted, his ribs showing under his parted robes, carved of cherry with a black lacquered faux scholarstone fitted stand. 8 1/2” x 15” x 17 1/2” overall, but he is set loose on the stand. The movement places the principle of moderation among the key doctrines of the Buddhist tradition.
$500-700
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3502 JAPANESE CARVED RECLINING BUDDHA
3501 JAPANESE IMARI PUNCH BOWL
3500 PR JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASES
3499 JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TANSU BOX IN MAKI LACQUER
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Meiji Period Ivory Carving of a Winged Yokai Tengu entwined in a dragon hands up in appeasement, a dove in her crown. Signed on underside. Possibly missing a flute she is playing to ‘soothe the savage beast’. 7” tall, small shrinkage cracks. $500-700
Pair of Monumental Glazed Stoneware Jardinieres, exterior with relief molded decoration of bamboo, plants and animals; green glazed interior; flat rim with scalloped edge; each with five base drainage holes, 22 1/4” high, 28 1/2” diam. Surface wear; one with three top rim cracks. $500-700
Carved ebony with different images on the two sides: Buddhist Monk with Large Frog under a pine tree; Traveler seated under the same tree with small bamboo frond, 3 1/4” x 2 1/2”, lacking cords and ojime bead, otherwise fine condition. $300-500
An Elderly Fisherman Displaying his Catch, signed on underside, 5 1/8” tall, fine condition. $300-500
Monumental Meiji Period Round Dish, with paneled floral and butterfly decoration in iron red, cobalt blue and green on a white ground, 18 1/2” diam. Firing flaw in center, minor paint losses. $300-500
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3507 JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER
3506 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE
3505 MEIJI PERIOD THREE-PART INRO
3504 PR CHINESE POTTERY PLANTERS
SCARCE JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF A DEITY WRESTLING A DRAGON, SIGNED
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3508 JAPANESE LATE MEIJI PERIOD LARGE FLOOR VASE
Kyoto Ware Ovoid Vase with high shouldered with flared rim, having raised enamel decoration of white lilies on an oxblood upper field, unmarked, 19" x 10 1/2" diam. $400-600
3509 JAPANESE PAINTING OF A CAT, SIGNED, 18TH C.
A Sleeping Cat, viewed from behind, watercolor gouache on Japan paper, signed, with inscription, seal, in fatigued gilt box frame, linen mat, under glass, OS: 17 3/4” x 17”, SS: 10 3/4” x 10 1/2”, bends on right, toning. Beautifully rendered. $800-1,200
3510 JAPANESE STORAGE CHEST
Vintage Camphor Wood Lift Top Chest, with relief carved birds and cherry blossom decoration to lid, front and side panels, brass Asian front latch, set on carved feet, interior with lift-out double-handle tray, 23 3/4” high, 41” x 21”. Good condition. $800-1,200
3511 20TH C. LARGE FRAMED JAPANESE PAINTING ON SILK
Birds in Flowering Branches, Momoyama style, Kyoto, having pairs of quail, pheasant, sparrows and other songbirds, unsigned, in a gold bullnose frame, under plexiglass, OS: 50 1/2” x 36”, SS: 47” x 33”. Light rippling, clean and bright. $800-1,200
3512 PR JAPANESE BRONZE URNS
Pair 1930s Era Molded Bronze Vases, probably Japanese, teardrop shape, each with side handles and footed base, in the form of back-to-back cranes, with burnished surface on the body of each bird, 10 3/4” high, 5 1/4” diam. Drilled bases, one with side dent. $600-800
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GLOSSARY OF AUCTION TERMINOLOGY
Absentee or Book Bid: A bid submitted in advance of the auction by a bidder which allows them to participate in the bidding process without physically attending the auction and are executed by a representative of the auction company.
Absentee Bidder: A person (or entity) who bids via absentee bid.
“As Is”: Also known as “as is, where is” and “in it’s present condition”.
Authorship Definitions:
A. “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated
B. “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated
C. “Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker
D. “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
E. “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
F. “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker
G. “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker
H. “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker
Bid: A prospective buyer’s indication or offer of a price they will pay to purchase an item at the auction.
Bid Increments: The amount an item increases in price after each new bid. The Auctioneer sets the bid increments.
Bidder (Paddle) Number: The number issued to each buyer who registers to bid at the auction which the auctioneer will recognize the winning bid by.
Buyer’s Premium: A charge (generally a percentage of the hammer price), for which the buyer is responsible, which is added to the price of items sold at auction.
Competing bid: During a sale, the auctioneer may be accepting competing bids for an item from several sources, these include, but are not limited to: Bids from an in-house audience member – telephone bids – absentee bids – internet platforms.
Consignor: The person or authorized agent or entity that consigns goods to an auctioneer. The consignor is usually the seller.
Fair Warning: Or “Last Call” a warning sometimes used by the auctioneer that the hammer is about to come down on a lot. The fair warning offers one last chance to increase the bidding. If there are no subsequent bids, the auctioneer’s hammer falls and the sale is complete.
Hammer Price: Price established by the last bidder and acknowledged by the auctioneer before dropping the hammer (gavel) to indicate “SOLD” and sale is complete.
Lot: An item or set of items for sale in an auction usually denoted by a “lot” number.
Estimates: Each lot is given a low and high estimate, representing the opinion of TPAG experts about the range in which a lot might sell at auction. An estimate provides prospective buyers with a preliminary guide to an items value.
Online Bidder: A person who is bidding via the internet and has registered with the auction company to bid on items.
Opening Bid: The first bid offered by a bidder at an auction.
Outbid: To submit a maximum bid that is higher than another buyer’s maximum bid.
Pass or Withdrawal: The failure of an item to sell at auction either by not opening at a level commensurate with its worth or failing to meet reserve. Once an item is passed it is no longer available for sale in the auction.
Preview: Specified dates and times items are available for prospective buyer viewing and audits prior to the auction.
Provenance: Is a term used to describe the factual possession or placement of an item in history. Provenance can significantly impact the value of an item.
Reserve Price: The minimum price a seller will accept for an item to be sold which is generally not disclosed prior to auction.
Unreserved or Absolute: An item to be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price.
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