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• FORSYTHES' COUNTRY AMERICANA , CHINESE
& ORIENTALIA, ARTWORK & FINE ANTIQUES AUCTION •

FORSYTHES' COUNTRY AMERICANA , CHINESE
& ORIENTALIA, ARTWORK & FINE ANTIQUES AUCTION

SUN. JANUARY 8, 2012, 11:00 A.M.
SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12   Lot # 81 - 120
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TITLE DESCRIPTION LOW EST HIGH EST
81 9 FOOT OAK WOODEN PROPELLER Fine condition.  110" long. 300 600
82 FINE PR. OF AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED GAUNTLETS Circa 1910 and likely plains area, all hand sewn and leather is still supple.  Some wear to finish. 200 400
82A TWO AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED PURSES Both Great Lakes area.  Circa 1900.  Some wear.  6" and 7" long. 100 150
83 AMERICAN INDIAN BASKET Likely Pima or California.  Very fine condition.  7" high x 15.5" diameter.  200 400
83A GERMANTOWN NAVAJO WEAVING Some wear at margins.  19.5" square. 150 300
84 FOUR AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED WHIMSEYS All Great Lakes area including two hearts and two ladies shoes, from 4" to 10" high.  Some slight bead loss otherwise fine condition. 100 200
85 SIX NATIVE AMERICAN IROQUOIS WHIMSEYS Two frames, two pin cushions, small bag, etc.  Largest frame 12" x 8".  Some losses. 100 150
85A JIM TARTSAH WATERCOLOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN SCENE Large 15'"x 27" watercolor and gouache by Native American (Kiowa) artist Jim Tartsah.  Signed lower right. 100 200
85B NAVAJO WEAVING Woven in two pieces.  Some wear at ends.  45" x 72". 100 200
86 ARDNER KNOX COUNTY OHIO 1854 COVERLET Two piece red, white and blue coverlet.  Signed "Jacob & Michael Ardner Knox County Ohio 1854" in each lower corner.  Staining to one panel on back side, otherwise excellent condition and was probably never used.  79" x 82". 300 500
87 W. SHANK MONTGOMERY COUNTY OHIO 1836 COVERLET Two piece red, white and blue coverlet with bird border.  Signed in each corner.  No holes or repairs.  Very good condition.  94" x 62". 200 400
88 WONDERFUL 1880'S CRAZY QUILT TOP Includes 1883 & 1884 lodge silks, mice, chickens, butterfly, etc.  Excellent condition.  Accompanied letter stating belong to Cheever Family.  70" x 68". 100 200
89 1884 BLAINE & LOGAN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN FLAG QUILT An amazing Folk Art quilt consisting of twelve rare James G. Blaine and John A. Logan silk campaign flags.  There are nine for President James G. Blaine for Vice President John A. Logan flags and three for President James G. Blaine flags.  One which his image has been covered by a small Blaine for President Logan silk.  The crazy quilt consists of 1884 Republican for voters club ribbon.  The quilt is in overall unbelievable condition with wonderful bright colors and no tears or holes to the flags.  Most of the flags appear to have been folded under and not cut but cannot be for sure.  One flag the printing process of the faces does not appear clear.  The crazy quilt side has two small patches damaged.  If desired the flags could be professionally removed.  The back is sewn to front with only one stitch per flag, though the border has been machine sewn.  There are auction records of one of these particular flags selling for over $8000.  This fantastic historical textile would make a great addition to any political, flag or Folk Art collection.  The center flags measure approx. 15 1/2" x 22 1/2".  The overall measurements is 56" x 66". 4000 8000
90 38 STAR U.S. GARRISON FLAG 110" X 70", with hand sewn cotton stars on canton pattern being 8-7-8-7-8.  Linen hoist with brass grommets and inked inscription "Wm Collins 247 Lenox Ave.".  A few small holes otherwise fine condition.   300 500
91 THIRTY-SEVEN STAR U.S. FLAG Linen with unusual star pattern in canton.  Some fading and short tear at hoist.  13.5" x 22". 300 500
92 UNCUT 42 STAR U.S. FLAGS Likely used as patriotic bunting with cantons having six rows of seven stars.  Cotton.  Minor wear at margins otherwise very good.  109" x 24". 100 200
93 1876 CENTENNIAL NEEDLEWORK PILLOW WITH FLAGS Dated 1776-1876 with Eagle & flags.  Very good condition.  18" square. 50 150
94 LG. 1876 WORLD'S FAIR CENTENNIAL TEXTILE From the 1876 World's Fair in Philadelphia showing many of the buildings and patriotic motifs, matted and framed 29.5" x 33.25". Fine not removed from frame.   100 200
95 WASHINGTON SESQUICENTENNIAL TEXTILE With George standing in uniform with horse.  Red, white & blue cotton,  Framed 18" x 24.5".  Damp stain, not removed from frame. 100 150
96 FINE LG. PRINT OF WASHINGTON & FAMILY With black slave in background, framed 22.5" x 26".  Fine condition. 100 150
97 ANTIQUE NEEDLEPOINT PORTRAIT OF DANIEL WEBSTER Circa 1850, full length portrait on this noted American statesman, scholar and politician.  In original gold leaf frame.  28.5" x 38.25".  Fine condition. 150 300
98 PYROWOOD PORTRAIT OF DANIEL WEBSTER Artist signed and initialed "R.H. Feeit Boston 1857".  Fine condition.  100 200
99 JOHN Q. ADAMS AUTOGRAPHED LAND GRANT Partially printed manuscript document dated 1825 granting land in Alabama to one Garland Hardwick.  On vellum.  Some fading and fold but autograph still strong.  9.25" x 15", framed 11" x 16.5". 200 400
100 JAMES MONROE AUTOGRAPHED LAND GRANT Dated 1823.  Granting one James Martin land in Alabama.  Partially printed manuscript document on vellum.  Some fading and fold butl autograph still quite legible.  9" x 15.5", framed 10.75" x 16.25". 200 400
101 JAMES BUCHANAN LETTER ON WHITE HOUSE STATIONERY From James Buchanan, dated April 18, 1855, declining an invitation, 5" x 7" framed with engraved portrait of Buchanan, 13.5" x 18.5".  Very good not removed from frame. 150 250
102 AUTOGRAPHED FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT TLS Typed letter, signed lower right "Franklin D. Roosevelt", dated Sept. 2, 1932.  Framed with engraved portrait.  Excellent condition, not removed from frame.  15.25" x 19.75". 100 200
103 FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED TLS FROM HARRY S. TRUMAN On Vice Presidential stationery, written to "Honorable E.W. Tipton, Supreme Court Judge of Missouri, Dated March 2, 1845".  Framed with portrait and campaign button.  Excellent condition, not removed from frame.  16" x 21.5". 100 200
104 THOMAS C. LINDSAY (CINCINNATI, OH) OIL PAINTING Thomas Corwin Lindsay (Cincinanti, OH, 1845-1907) 19" x 33" oil on canvas of cattle in stream.  Well listed artist.   2000 3000
105 CHARLES W.L. SCHLAPP (CINCINNATI, OH) PAINTING Charles W.L. Schlapp (Cincinnati, OH 1895--) 28" X 25" oil on canvas signed upper right corner "C. Schlapp" of still life.  Attended the Cincinnati Academy of Art, Member of Cincinnati Art Club, art educator, teacher and lecturer.  Exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.  Listed artist.  Good condition. 200 500
106 ARTHUR E. JEWETT (CINCINNATI, OH) OIL PAINTING Arthur E. Jewett (Cincinnati, OH, 1873--) 12" X 16" oil on canvas landscape scene of farmer with cattle; listed artist.  Good condition. 150 300
107 ARTHUR L. HELWIG (CINCINNATI, OH) OIL PAINTING Arthur Louis Helwig (Cincinnati, OH, 1899-1976) 16" X 20" oil on board landscape scene.  Arthur Helwig was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1899.  He worked at U.S. Printing and Engraving and as a designer for Gibson Greeting Card Co.; past President of the Cincinnati Art Club from 1939-1941.  Well listed artist.  Good condition. 200 400
108 EDMOND JAMES FITZGERALD (N.Y./ WA./OH.) WATERCOLOR Edmond James Fitzgerald (New York/Washington/Cincinnati, 1912-1989) 22" X 31`" watercolor titled "Beach Combings".  Signed "E.J. Fitzgerald WA" lower left corner.  A marine, landscape and portrait painter as well as combat artist during World War II.  He graduated from the California School of Fine Arts, where he was a student of Lee Randolph.  Well listed artist.  Good condition. 500 1000
109 LLOYD HARTING (CA./MINN.) PAINTING Lloyd Harting (California/Minnesota, 1901-1974) 19" X 11" mixed media on board of young Southwest Indian girl.  Born in Little Falls in 1901.  He attended the College of Engineering at the University of Minnesota and then studied at the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts.  He continued his artistic training at the Chicago Art Institute in Illinois and the Grand Central Art School in New York City.  He worked as an illustrator for Brown and Bigelow and the motion picture industry at 20th Century Fox and Walt Disney.  Well listed artist.  Good condition. 600 1200
110 LLOYD HARTING (CA./MINN.) WATERCOLOR Lloyd Harting (California/Minnesota, 1901-1974) 10" X 14" watercolor and graphite with touches of gouache on paper of young Southwest Indian girl.  Born in little Falls, Minnesota in 1901.  He attended the College of Engineering at the University of Minnesota and then studied at the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts.  He continued his artistic training at the Chicago Art Institute in Illinois and the Grand Central Art School in New York City.  He worked as an illustrator for Brown & Bigelow and the motion picture industry at 20th Century Fox and Walt Disney.  Well listed artist.  Good condition. 400 800
111 CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN) BRONZE Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) 6.25" high x 9.25" wide, painted bronze of a Indian in a canoe on a 12" x 5" marble base.  Signed on canoe "Kauba" and numbered with insignia.  Good condition. 400 800
112 CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN) COLD PAINTED BRONZE Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) 4.50" high x 4.50" wide, cold painted bronze of a Indian standing with rifle on a 5.50" x 4" marble base.  Signed "C. Kauba, Austria", numbered with insignia.  Good condition. 300 500
113 L. DEBUEL OIL PAINTING OF FARMYARD SCENE With chickens.  19th Century 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" oil on canvas of farmyard scene with birds and chickens including rooster.  Signed "L. DeBuel" lower left.  Listed in Davenports, etc.  Fine condition.  Large 27" x 31" ornate frame with replaced bottom board and minus small gold trim.   800 1200
114 KART HOLSTON CARPENTER SEASCAPE PAINTING 12" X 18" oil on canvas signed "K.H. Carpenter" lower left.  Kate Holston Carpenter (1866-1947, New York) very good condition.   200 400
115 M. BRUNI (ITALIAN, 20TH CENTURY) OIL PAINTING M. Bruni (Italian, 20th Century) 12" x 16" oil on canvas port scene.  Listed artist.  Light craquelure, otherwise fine condition. 150 350
116 SCOGNAMIGLIO (ITALIAN) WATERCOLOR 19th early 20th Century 16" x 12" watercolor of gentleman smoking pipe, signed lower right.  Well listed artist.  Good condition. 500 1000
117 CARLO FERRARI (ITALIAN) WATERCOLOR Carlo Ferrari (Italian) 19th early 20th Century watercolor of a "Swordsman".  Signed lower right "C. Ferrari, Roma".  Well listed artist.  21 1/2" x 15".  Good condition.   1000 2000
118 CESARE MACCARI (ITALIAN) WATERCOLOR Cesare Maccari (Italian, 1840-1919) 21" X 15" watercolor of "Swordsman"; signed lower left "C. Maccari, Roma"; well listed artist.  Good condition. 800 1500
119 HENRY BOWSER WIMBUSH (ENGLAND) WATERCOLOR Henry Bowser Wimbush (United Kingdom/England, 1858-1943) 18" X 22" watercolor of coastal scene.  Signed "H.B. Wimbush" lower left corner.  Born in London, England.  Wimbush first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1888 and went on to have several other exhibitions there over the years.  He also exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolors and Royal Society of British Artists in London and other cities in England.  Listed artist.  Good condition. 500 800
120 ERNST KAPS (AUSTRIA) OIL PAINTING Ernst Kaps (19th-20th Century, Austria) 6" X 12" oil on wood panel of Venice canal scene.  Signed "E. Kaps" lower left.  Small scratch bottom center otherwise good condition. 200 400
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