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 • FORSYTHES PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION •
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 – 1:00 PM
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Located at the Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245.
Exit 63A off I-275 to 32 to Eastgate Blvd.

This auction includes items from homes and estates.

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    Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10  Lot # 36 - 70
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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW
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36 Arts & Crafts Macey Four Stack Oak Bookcase Arts & Crafts Macey Four Stack Oak Bookcase Arts & Crafts style in original varnish finish with each stack having original Macey decal on interior, unusual in that this example has scarce paneled sides, 34 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 60" high. Fine. 300 600
37 Arts & Crafts Prairie School Hanging Lantern Arts & Crafts Prairie School Hanging Lantern In carnmal, red, green and blue slag glass in geometric pattern, bronzed metal frame, 8 1/2" square x 11" high. Hanging ring with minor damage, else Fine. 100 300
38 Arts &Crafts Hanging Lantern Arts &Crafts Hanging Lantern Porch or entry way type hammered copper with ring iron hanger and original cylindrical amber glass shade with chipped ice finish, fine old patina, 7 1/2" diameter x 16" high, circa 1910. Fine. 100 200
39 Globe Wernicke Oak Stack Bookcase Globe Wernicke Oak Stack Bookcase In Arts & Crafts style, with all three sections having printed labels, 34 x 11 1/2 x 50 3/4" high. Fine. 200 500
40 Arts & Crafts Hanging Lamp Arts & Crafts Hanging Lamp Silver plated wrought iron with mica shade, three light with original silvered iron hanging chain, hammered finish, circa 1920 in Medieval style, 13" diameter x 22" high, less chain (22"). Fine. 200 500
41 Amphora Art Pottery Vase Amphora Art Pottery Vase Arts & Crafts design with high relief molded leaves and flowers in mottled green ground with green leaves and stem handles and pink flower mouth with matt gold highlights, stamped Amphora Austria with numbers on base, 5 1/2" diameter x 9 1/2" high. Fine. 80 150
42 Bronze Figural Inkwell Bronze Figural Inkwell Full figure of young Dutch girl at side of flower strewn rock with frog at edge. Hinged bronze lid with original glass liner, unmarked, 3 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2" high. Fine. 100 200
43 Gouda Pottery Vase Gouda Pottery Vase Hand painted in high glaze polychrome stylized floral pattern  gourd shape with flared base, marked on base,  drilled for lamp which removed part of mark, 5 1/2" diameter x 13 1/2" high. As above, else Fine. 100 200
44 Two Figural Signed Bronze Desk Pieces Two Figural Signed Bronze Desk Pieces Including a letter-opener with spread winged eagle clutching tree branch as handle, artist initials HK and Austria on blade, 11" long; and blotter with baby song bird perched on tree branch in nice original patina, unmarked, circa 1900, 6 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/4" high. Both Fine. 80 150
45 Limbert Single Door China Cabinet Limbert Single Door China Cabinet Oak, with three small panes over one large, adjustable shelves and arched plate rail & apron, original brass hardware, signed with branded mark on back, excellent original finish, excellent condition, 62" high x 34" wide x 16" deep. 1000 2000
46 Brooks Cut-Out Tabouret Brooks Cut-Out Tabouret Oak with square overhanging top, supported by corbels, splayed sides with two square cut-outs and cut-out feet, refinished, 24" high x 13" square, minor chip one side joint, otherwise good condition. Good. 200 500
47 Signed Jefferson Reverse Painted Table Lamp Signed Jefferson Reverse Painted Table Lamp Beautifully painted wooded landscape scene with flowers, signed on brass mounting ring of 13 1/2" diameter shade, on bronzed cast iron base with two lights, 25" high. Fine. 300 600
48 Pairpoint 15" Reverse Painted Table Lamp Shade Pairpoint 15" Reverse Painted Table Lamp Shade Reverse painted shade with morning glory flowers and butterflies, hexagonal, 15" diameter x 9 1/4" high, unsigned. Fine. 200 500
49 Handel Painted Boudoir Shade Handel Painted Boudoir Shade Chipped ice finish with painted yellow flowers, green leaves and red berries, ribbed, marked Handel #6447. with artist initials K.C., 7 1/2" diameter x 4 3/4" high. Fine. 200 400
50 Arts & Crafts Mission Three Door Bookcase Arts & Crafts Mission Three Door Bookcase Oak, splash back with beveled top posts, 7 adjustable shelves, four squared feet in front, very good medium original finish, one cracked panel in back, otherwise good condition, 59" high x 63" wide x 13 1/2" deep. Good. 400 800
51 Arts & Crafts Mission Round Lamp Table Arts & Crafts Mission Round Lamp Table Oak, with cross stretchers holding lower shelf, original finish, good condition, 30" high x 36" diameter. Good. 200 400
52 Arts & Crafts Reverse Painted Table Lamp Arts & Crafts Reverse Painted Table Lamp Heavily textured 18" diameter glass shade with reverse painted landscape scene with cottage, on bronze base with two lights and acorn pulls, 21" high. Tiny flake on inside of shade, otherwise good condition. 300 600
53 Rookwood Scenic Vellum Vase Rookwood Scenic Vellum Vase Artist signed L.A., Lenore Asbury, fine painted scenic view with trees in foreground and hills in background, marked on base with Rookwood mark, dated 1918, shape number 1356D with incised artist initials, marked with X for second, but other than minor crazing, there are no flaws; 4" diameter x 9" high. Fine. 400 800
54 Rookwood Winter Scenic Artist Signed Matt Vase Rookwood Winter Scenic Artist Signed Matt Vase Very similar colors as Rookwood velum glaze, only in matt finish with swallows in flight through winter forest landscape, marked on base with unknown incised artists initials, standard RP mark with 9 flames 1895, over shaped number 734C over 273, flanked by crescent moon process marks, 3" diameter x 6 1/2" high, likely experimental glaze. Good condition. 150 350
55 Rookwood Standard Glaze Covered Bowl Rookwood Standard Glaze Covered Bowl Three piece with polychrome painted apple blossoms and branches on tan stoneware body, marked on base with standard Rookwood RP with three flames 1889, shape number 810S over G with unknown incised artist initials, 5" diameter x 3 1/2" high. The lid is most unusual in that it is reversable with finial on each slightly domed surface, one of which has applied roping at edge. Small flakes on each of lower pieces, both covered when together. 100 250
56 Rookwood Faience Tile Rookwood Faience Tile Polychrome painted in matt glaze with hanging grapes in relief, " square, back with glued green felt cover, 6"x 6". Fine. 100 300
57 L. & J.G. Stickley No. 46 Magazine Stand L. & J.G. Stickley No. 46 Magazine Stand Oak, No. 46, with four shelves, three slat sides and arched stretchers, signed with clamp decal, very good condition, 42" high x 21" wide x 12" deep, in very good dark original finish. Very Good. 500 1000
58 Pair Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Stain Glass Windows Pair Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Stain Glass Windows Mahogany frames with bronze leading, single line of three colored glass pieces at top and base, with double line of colored glass pieces on sides, four  pebbled clear glass panes in center, exterior side has single piece of clear glass covering the stained glass for protection, each 18" wide x 72" high. Original bronze locking hardware. All stained glass Fine. One clear cover glass with crack, else Fine. 500 1000
59 Pair of  Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Windows Pair of  Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Windows Leaded, circa 1900 with scrolled geometric design and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired circles on clear pebbled ground in various color and slag glass, set in original wooden frames, each 19 1/2 high x 51 1/2" long. A few with cracks, else Fine. 400 800
60 Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Window Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Window Leaded, circa 1900 with vining floral design on geometric ground in various color and slag glass, set in original wooden frames, each 25 1/2 high x 44 1/2" long. Fine. 200 400
61 Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Window Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Window Leaded, circa 1900 with vining floral design on geometric ground in various color and slag glass, set in original wooden frames, each 25 1/2 high x 44 1/2" long. Fine. 200 400
62 Ernest A. Batchelder Attributed Blanket Chest Ernest A. Batchelder Attributed Blanket Chest Chestnut, circa 1900 with carved & painted front panel with three dancing mice, side panels with matching single mouse, hinged lid with breadboard ends, original dark finish, some wear to lid & minor scuffs, original bale iron handles on sides, 15 1/4" high x 27" wide x 14" deep. This box was made originally without the cut-outs typical of Ernest bases on blanket chest, but completely original to this piece. The handles match the example sold by Rago in 2010. Ernest Thatch Elder (1876-1957) was strongly influenced by William Morris and was president of Boston Society of Arts & Crafts. Good. 800 1500
63 Arts & Crafts Mission Settee & Chair Arts & Crafts Mission Settee & Chair Oak, flared and scroll carved posts, three horizontal slat arms, triple lower stretcher, mortised through and keyed with Macmurdo feet, refinished very good condition, settee 40" high x 55" wide x 23 1/2" deep, seat at 19"; chair 40 1/2" high x 25 1/2" wide x 23 1/2" deep, seat at 19". Very Good. 500 1000
64 Monumental Early Rookwood M. L. Nichols Floor Aladdin Vase Monumental Early Rookwood M. L. Nichols Floor Aladdin Vase This large 22" early Rookwood vase we feel is one of the series of Aladdin vases Marie Longworth Nichols first created in 1880, this is the same form as the famous Aladdin vase she did in 1882 in an attempt to out do Mary Louise Mclaughlin. There is a picture of Maria Longsworth Nichols studio at Rookwood in 1881 of the same form Aladdin vase with similar decoration in the Book Rookwood Pottery The Glorious Gamble , page 12. This vase is decorated with painted poppies and baby Kingfisher, there is a painted A or symbol on the bottom possibly for size not artist, At this time there were only a couple artist allowed to work on vases this size and only one that could get by without signing it and of corse that would be the owner Maria L. Nichols,  with the form the similar decoration and size we feel stongly it is diffently the work of Maria Longsworth Nichols. The vase is marked with block letters ROOKWOOD with no date mark. 22" h x 12 1/2" w. Cracked and two chips at lip. 1000 2000
65 Monumental Early Rookwood Standard Glaze Floor Vase Monumental Early Rookwood Standard Glaze Floor Vase This vase Came from the same home as Lot 64, which is the same form, size & artist, as the previous one stamped Rookwood. This vase is unmarked, although we feel strongly that it was made during the same time as the previous lot whick is marked Rookwood. This large 22" early Rookwood vase we feel is one of the series of Aladdin vases Marie Longworth Nichols first created in 1880, this is the same form as the famous Aladdin vase she did in 1882 in an attempt to out do Mary Louise Mclaughlin. There is a picture of Maria Longsworth Nichols studio at Rookwood in 1881 of the same form Aladdin vase with similar decoration in the Book Rookwood Pottery The Glorious Gamble, page 12. This vase is decorated with painted poppies and baby Kingfisher, there is a painted A or symbol on the bottom possibly for size not artist, At this time there were only a couple artist allowed to work on vases this size and only one that could get by without signing it and of course that would be the owner Maria L. Nichols,  with the form the similar decoration and size we feel stongly it is definately the work of Maria Longsworth Nichols.  22" h x 12 1/2" w. Minor crazing, else Fine. 1000 2000
66 Monumental Early Rookwood Standard Glaze Floor Vase Monumental Early Rookwood Standard Glaze Floor Vase This vase came from the same home as Lot 64 and 65, which is the same form, size & artist as lot 64, that is stamped Rookwood. This vase is unmarked , although we feel strongly that it was made during the same time as lot 64 . This large 22" early Rookwood vase we feel is one of the series of Aladdin vases Marie Longworth Nichols first created in 1880, this is the same form as the famous Aladdin vase she did in 1882 in a attempt to out do Mary Louise Mclaughlin. There is a picture of Maria Longsworth Nichols studio at Rookwood in 1881 of the same form Aladdin vase with similar decoration in the Book Rookwood Pottery The Glorious Gamble , page 12. This vase is decorated with painted poppies and baby Kingfisher, there is a painted A or symbol on the bottom possibly for size not artist, At this time there were only a couple artist allowed to work on vases this size and only one that could get by without signing it and of corse that would be the owner Maria L. Nichols,  with the form the similar decoration and size we feel stongly it is definately the work of Maria Longsworth Nichols.  22" h x 12 1/2" w. Some surface glaze flakes. 1000 2000
67 Gordon W. Fiscus (CA./CO.) Oil Landscape Painting Gordon W. Fiscus (CA./CO.) Oil Landscape Painting Gordon Wert Fiscus (California/Colorado 1902-2005) 28" x 28" oil on board of winter landscape of stream, signed lower right G.W. Fiscus. A great Arts & Crafts syle oil painting in original frame, and the back of the artist board has equally fine oil painted harbor scene, also by Gordon W. Fiscus.  Fine. 300 600
68 Bertha Scott (Kentucky) Oil Painting Bertha Scott (Kentucky) Oil Painting Bertha Scott (Frankfort Kentucky 1884-1965) 6"x 8" oil painting on board of Kentucky River near Frankfort,  signed lower left Bertha Scott,artist, in original gilt frame, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2". Fine. 200 400
69 Arts & Craft Desk & Chair Arts & Craft Desk & Chair Carved with splash back with vining lily flowers and central shelf with baluster column supports, top with matching flower carving at edges, over two overlapping drawer with inscription reading: Look The Into Thy Heart And Write., with cut-out interior braces below with matching flower carving. Cut-out sides with pinned and breadboard construction, all with wonderful lily flower carving. Most surfaces with original leopard spot finish, in imitation of hammered finish, 35 1/2" high x 30" wide x 20" deep with writing surface ar 25 1/2". Matching chair with cut out back and feet, plank sets, all with matching lily carving and hammered like finish, 38" high x 15 1/2" wide x 16 1/2" deep, seat at 17 1/2". Wood on both pieces is dark maple, very good original finish. Slight expected wear to seat finish of chair, else Fine. 400 800
70 Signed Charles J. Connick Leaded Glass Windows Signed Charles J. Connick Leaded Glass Windows Lot of two, one signed with copyright symbol and Charles J. Connick, Boston 1930. Each window is circa 22 1/2 x 23" with fired on geometric designs. Charles J. Connick (187-1945) was a prominent American painter, muralist and designer, best known for his work in stained glass in the Gothic Revival style (Wikipedia 2018). Example of his stained glass work are scattered across the country in many important building. One with some missing small pieces & surrounding lead edging. 400 800
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