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FORSYTHES’ PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION

FORSYTHES’ PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014, 12:00 NOON
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Located at the Holiday Inn at 3855 Hauck Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241.  Take exit 46 off I-275, go North on Route 42 to quick left on Hauck Road.

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10   Lot #181 - 210
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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW EST HIGH EST
             
181 Frederick Carl Smith Oil Painting of Dutch Scene Frederick Carl Smith Oil Painting of Dutch Scene Nice large oil on canvas of Dutch interior scene by Frederick Carl Smith (1868-1955 CA/District of Columbia/Ohio/Norway).  Frederick Carl Smith was born in Cincinnati and studied at the Cincinnati Art School, the Ohio Mechanics Institute, and the Academie Julian in Paris with Bougereau, Ferrier, and Constant.  For 17 years he worked in Washington DC and then moved to Pasadena, CA in 1917.  There he was active in the Laguna Beach art community, and a founding member of the Art Association.  This painting descended directly from the artist's family.  Sight 28 1/2" x 36".  Signed lower right. Small repair near top center; otherwise fine condition $1,000 $2,000
182 Frederick Carl Smith Oil Painting of Dutch Scene Frederick Carl Smith Oil Painting of Dutch Scene Oil on board of interior scene of Dutch girl ironing clothes.  Frederick Carl Smith (1868-1955 CA/District of Columbia/Ohio/Norway).  Frederick Carl Smith was born in Cincinnati and studied at the Cincinnati Art School, the Ohio Mechanics Institute, and the Academie Julian in Paris with Bougereau, Ferrier, and Constant.  For 17 years he worked in Washington DC and then moved to Pasadena, CA in 1917.  There he was active in the Laguna Beach art community, and a founding member of the Art Association. This painting descended directly from the artist's family. Signed lower left and lower right.  17" x 21". Fine condition $500 $1,000
183 Frederick Carl Smith California Oil Painting Frederick Carl Smith California Oil Painting Oil on board.  Written in pencil on back of frame, "Palm Springs, California Mts & Sand Verbur as in Spring time."  Frederick Carl Smith (1868-1955 CA/District of Columbia/Ohio/Norway).  Frederick Carl Smith was born in Cincinnati and studied at the Cincinnati Art School, the Ohio Mechanics Institute, and the Academie Julian in Paris with Bougereau, Ferrier, and Constant.  For 17 years he worked in Washington DC and then moved to Pasadena, CA in 1917.  There he was active in the Laguna Beach art community, and a founding member of the Art Association. THis painting  descended directly from the artist's family. Signed lower left.  8" x 12" $200 $500
184 William McKendree Snyder (Indiana) Oil Painting William McKendree Snyder (Indiana) Oil Painting Oil on canvas landscape of spring beech trees by William McKendree Snyder (1848-1930).  William McKendree Snyder was one of the earliest artist to paint in Brown County, Indiana in the 1870's.  Snyder was born in Liberty, Indiana in 1848.  He settled permanently in Madison where he specialized in dense forests, especially beech trees.  He studied in Cincinnati, New York, and Philadelphia.  Snyder fought in the Civil War and survived the infamous Anderson prison-of war camp.  Originally from prominent Madison family.  Signed, "W. M. Snyder," lower right.  7" x 12". Fine condition $1,000 $1,500
185 Seth Thomas #13 Oak Calendar Wall Clock Seth Thomas #13 Oak Calendar Wall Clock With case in original varnish finish, shell and scroll carved pediment and lower drop, arched door with carved fans in corners, steel dial in original painted finish with second hand dial above center, both with “ST” in diamond and circle and lower dial marked “Patented Feb. 15, 1876”. Brass time and date with day of week and month of year reel dials set in lower dial,  weight driven works with original pendulum and all three original keys, 18 x 7 x 48” long. Purchased from original owners. Fine, untouched, currently working. We do not guarantee working order of clocks or watches. $1,000 $2,000
186 Unusual LeCoultre Atmos Clock Unusual LeCoultre Atmos Clock With drapery style front, marked “LeCoultre Atmos 66171” on top, 7 x 5.3 x 9" h. Fine, currently working. We do not guarantee working order of clocks and watches. $500 $1,000
187 English Bracket Clock English Bracket Clock In inlaid mahogany case with brass ball feet and bale handle at top, silvered dial and brass spring driven time and strike movement, 11 x 6.7 x 16” high with handle down. Fine, currently working. We do not guarantee working order of clocks or watches. $200 $400
188 Copy of Howard Banjo Clock Copy of Howard Banjo Clock A fine bench made copy of Boston Banjo clock in cherry case with reverse painted glass tablets and painted steel dial, brass time only weight driven movement, 12 x 4 x 29” high. Currently working. We do not guarantee working order of clocks or watches. $150 $250
189 Tiffany & Co. Crystal Regulator Clock Tiffany & Co. Crystal Regulator Clock With enameled dial, beveled glass sides and doors with brass spring driven 8-dy movement stamped “Tiffany & Co.” and “Made In France”, with original pendulum and key. Currently working, fine. We do not guarantee working order of clocks and watches. $200 $400
190 Sevres Style Bronze Ormolu Clock Case Sevres Style Bronze Ormolu Clock Case With lovely painted porcelain dial with courting couple on Sevres blue ground, side panels with flowers and musical instruments also on blue ground and rear door in casr relief bronze with classical figures, 9 x 7 x 12.75” high. No Works, and wear to gilt, else Fine. $200 $300
191 French Figural Clock French Figural Clock With enameled dial and cast gilt white metal case with 18th century lady and floral scrolled case, brass time only spring driven worked unmarked, 12 x 4 x 1.5”. Lacks pendulum and not working. $50 $100
192 Waterbury Carriage Clock Waterbury Carriage Clock With beveled glass sides and front door, circular glass on top to view escapement, brass time &  strike spring driven movement,  with bell mounted on underside, marked “Waterbury Clock Co. U.S.A./Pat’d Jan. 18, 91”, 3 x 2.5 x 5” high. Missing one beveled panel from side, else Fine. $50 $100
193  Diana Reclining Oil on Canvas Painting  Diana Reclining Oil on Canvas Painting A lovely painting of the Goddess of the hunt & moon reclining on the ground in a forest grotto with bow in arms and crown with crescent moon in hair, forest landscape visible at mouth of grotto, 20 x 27”, in period gold leaf frame, 25.5 x 33.5”. Small repair, otherwise fine. $300 $500
194 19th Century Oil on Board of Nude Bathers 19th Century Oil on Board of Nude Bathers A nice 19th century oil on artist board of three young ladies bathing at lake shore at twilight, while third looks on from shore with two dogs, unsigned, 12 x 18” in gold leaf frame, 19 x 25”. Somewhat dark, could be cleaned, else Fine. $200 $400
195 B. Ruscha Oil Painting of Alpine Village B. Ruscha Oil Painting of Alpine Village Oil on canvas scene of an alpine village with mountains in background, signed lower left “B. Ruscha”, 17.75 x 23.75, in original gilt frame, 21.5 x 27.5”. Fine condition $100 $200
196 E.F. Meyer Landscape Painting E.F. Meyer Landscape Painting Oil on artist board, circa 1910, American lakeshore scene with church in background, 12 x 16”. Ernest Frederick Meyer (1863-1952) born Rothenberg, Germany, student of W.M. Chase, Twachtman, Ward, Turner, & Du Mond. Member Conn. Academy of Fine Arts, lived in Tylerville, Conn. Frame is 17.75 x 21.75”. Fine condition $150 $250
197 Still Life with Fruit Oil Painting Still Life with Fruit Oil Painting An unsigned 19th century oil on canvas painting of a table setting with bowl of fruit and stoneware pitcher, wine goblet and knife, 14 x 18” in period frame 21 x 24”. Somewhat dark, could use cleaning, else Fine. $100 $200
198 Watercolor Landscape by R. Wood Watercolor Landscape by R. Wood Entitled on gallery label on reverse “Twilight Harbor Scene”, signed lower right “R. Wood” in period frame, 12 x 20”, frame 15.5 x 24”. From M.L. Ran Gallery, Cincinnati. Fine condition $100 $200
199 Early Botanical Watercolor Early Botanical Watercolor Watercolor drawing of  flower, 11.75 x 14.75”, framed, 17 x 20”. Same artist as Lot 200 but unsigned. Frame with veneer chips, else Fine. $100 $200
200 Early Signed Botanical Watercolor Early Signed Botanical Watercolor Watercolor drawing of three different flowers, signed Giuseppe Troizi Dipinse? on stem of one , 11.75 x 14.75”. Fine condition $100 $200
201 Music Score on Vellum Music Score on Vellum Double sided but framed to only show one, likely 17th or early 18th century, 13 x 18.5”, pressure mounted and framed, 15.75 x 21.5”. Slight bleeding from side to side, else Fine. $100 $200
202 Large Majolica Centerpiece Large Majolica Centerpiece Two piece held together with bolt with scroll-work oval bowl with mask front, pedestal with young satyr playing horn, all in nice high gloss earth tones, marked on base “Made In Austria”, 16 x 8 x 20” high. Fine condition $300 $500
203 Royal Vienna Plate Signed J.R. Karls Royal Vienna Plate Signed J.R. Karls Beautifully painted mythological scene with cobalt and gilt edge, blue underglaze beehive mark on back, 9.5” diameter. Fine condition $200 $300
204 Royal Vienna Plate Signed J.R. Karls Royal Vienna Plate Signed J.R. Karls Beautifully painted mythological scene with cobalt and gilt edge, blue underglaze beehive mark on back, 9.5” diameter. Fine condition $200 $300
205 Meissen Porcelain Tray Meissen Porcelain Tray Beautiful hand painted flowers in center of a molded square tray with open handles and shells at corners, blue crossed sword underglaze mark and impressed numbers “135 Z82”, with gilt highlights, 15.5” square. Minor wear to gilt and repaired break at one corner. $100 $200
206 Pr Old Paris Porcelain Vases Pr Old Paris Porcelain Vases Each beautifully hand painted with panels having two classical dressed women with musical instruments, footed with gilt highlights, 6.75” diameter x 7.5” high. Slight wear to gilt, else Fine. $200 $300
207 Moser Ruby Cut to Clear Carafe Moser Ruby Cut to Clear Carafe With painted gilt scrolling floral, gilt brass top, lid and handle, ground and polished pontil, 12” high. Fine condition $100 $300
208 Pr Steuben Calcite Candlesticks Pr Steuben Calcite Candlesticks Mushroom form with gold Aurene tops, 5.5” diameter x 6” high. Small flake on underside of one foot, else Fine. $150 $250
209 Steuben Compote Steuben Compote In Smokey brown color, with ground and polished pontil, 11.7” diameter x 8.25” high, unsigned. Fine condition $100 $200
210 Baccarat Cut Decanter & Glasses Baccarat Cut Decanter & Glasses Lot of 7, all octagonal cut panels in amethyst, decanter with stopper is 8.5” high and signed on base, glasses are unsigned, 2.25” high. Fine condition $100 $200
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