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DESCRIPTION |
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| 91 |
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COWDEN & WILCOX BLUE
DECORATED STONEWARE MILK PAN |
With impressed “Cowden &
Wilcox” under lip and fine painted cobalt laurel leaf below, paired half moon
handles, also decorated with cobalt, 10” diameter x 5.25” high. John Cowden
& Isaac Wilcox operated a stoneware factory in Harrisburg, Penn. In the
1860’s. |
One line in body, otherwise fine
condition. |
150 |
250 |
| 92 |
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A.E. SMITH & SONS STONEWARE
COOLER |
With cobalt decoration, stamped
in oval “A.E. Smith & Sons Manufacturers 38 Peck Slip, N.Y.”, barrel form
with four cobalt bands14” high. |
Lacking lid, otherwise fine. |
200 |
400 |
| 93 |
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AMERICAN COBALT BLUE DECORATED
STONEWARE PITCHER |
Ovoid form with “C” form strap
handle, decorated with tulip flower and leaf and cobalt rings around each end
of handle, stamped “1”, 10.5” high. |
Glued chip on lip, otherwise
fine condition. |
150 |
250 |
| 94 |
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BENJAMIN, CINCINNATI BLUE
DECORATED STONEWARE JAR |
With cobalt stenciled “Jas.
Benjamin Stoneware Depot Cincinnati, O.” a circa 1 gallon jug with “C” strap
handle, 11” high. |
One chip on lip. |
100 |
200 |
| 95 |
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LARGE OVOID STONEWARE JAR FOUND
IN KY. |
With paired semi-lunate handles,
impressed with scroll design with cogwheel surround, 18” high. |
Minor small flakes at lip and
base, otherwise fine condition. |
150 |
350 |
| 96 |
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RARE BLUE & GRAY SGRAFFITO
DECORATED STONEWARE VASE |
Cylinder form decorated with
fern leaves and butterflies, stamped on base “6”, 9” high. |
Fine condition. |
200 |
400 |
| 97 |
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EARLY OHIO SANDSTONE TROUGH |
From Adams County roughly
square, 11” x 12” x 7” high, with fine old patina. |
Fair condition. |
200 |
400 |
| 98 |
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ARTHUR B. DAVIES (NEW
YORK/CALIF.) OIL PAINTING |
Arthur Bowen Davies (New
York/California, 1863-1928) 24 1/2" x 15 1/2" oil on canvas laid on
board of nude lesbian lovers. Signed lower left "A.B. Davies" and dated "1909". He exhibited in New York, with the
support of his dealer, William MacBeth, who had a show in 1908 which became
famous for the "Eight". Which was a show that included artists Arthur B. Davies, Robert Henri,
John Sloan, William Glackens, Ernest Lawson, George Luks and Maurice
Prendergast. Davies is famous for
his landscapes with figures, his early paintings were romantic and
emotional. |
Few old minor losses of paint,
good condition. |
1000 |
2000 |
| 99 |
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FREDERICK LEONARD KING (MASS.)
OIL PAINTING |
Frederick Leonard King
(Massachusetts, 1879-1947) 20" x 24" oil on canvas harbor
scene. Signed lower right
"F.L. King". King
painted landscapes and marine scenes and was an illustrator and teacher. |
Good condition. |
200 |
400 |
| 100 |
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MARGO HOFF (NEW YORK) WATERCOLOR
PAINTING |
Margo Hoff (New York, 1912-2008)
9 1/2" x 11 1/2" watercolor of a street scene. Signed lower left "Margo
Hoff". Over the course of
seven decades, Marge Hoff was extremely well traveled. Hoff's Chicago work was almost
entirely figurative. Her approach
to figuration was deeply influenced by the Mexico painters of the 1930's,
whose work she encountered early and in person during trips to Mexico. |
Good condition. |
300 |
600 |
| 101 |
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MELBOURNE HARDWICK (MASS.)
WATERCOLOR |
Melbourne Havelock Hardwick
(Massachusetts, 1857-1916) 10" x 13" watercolor of woman sitting by
the ocean. Signed "Melbourne
H. Hardwick" lower left. Hardwick specialized in landscapes, figures and marines. Hardwick was a member of the Boston
Art club, Boston Society of Watercolor Painters. |
Fine condition. |
150 |
350 |
| 102 |
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ALLEN FONTAINE (NEW YORK,
1861-1962) WATERCOLOR |
Allen Fontaine (New York
1861-1962) 15" x 25" watercolor on paper of landscape scene. Signed "Allen Fontaine"
lower left. He was predominately
a landscape painter, he later moved from Maryland to New York, where he
painted for Macy's department store. |
Fine condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 103 |
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KEN SOWELL (AMERICAN) WATERCOLOR |
14" x 21 1/2"
watercolor on paper of landscape scene. Sowell is a noted western artist painting such portrayals of Native
Americans as medicine men and moving camp. Signed "Ken Sowell" lower
right. |
Fine condition. |
100 |
300 |
| 104 |
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FRANK HOLMES GOUACHE |
11" x 17 1/2" gouache
"Dartmoor Moorland" scene. Signed "Frank Holmes" lower left. |
Fine condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 105 |
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FRANK HOLMES GOUACHE |
11" x 17 1/2" gouache
"Dartmoor Moorland" scene. Signed "Frank Holmes" lower left. |
Fine condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 106 |
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OUTSTANDING 1820'S NEW YORK
WEATHERVANE |
Made of tin with crossed
feathered arrows, with cast zinc points, attached to tapered shaft with cast
zinc spear point above ball with spreading leaves, next section is urn form
over another group of tin spreading leaves, over another urn form section with
two leaf form handles, on square base, total height, 90.5”, mounted on a
stepped square wood base 12” high, total height 102.5”. This piece is
believed to have been from the firehouse/Town Hall in Cazenovia, N.Y.,
Madison Co. founded in 1793. A wonderful piece of American Folk Art. |
One arrow point chipped and
slight loss to square base, fine old patina. |
2000 |
4000 |
| 107 |
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TURNED WOOD & TIN CANDLE
HANGING LAMP |
With 5 arms and old hand wrought
iron rat-tail twist “S” hook for hanging, 24” diameter and high, less hanging
chain. |
Fine condition. |
300 |
600 |
| 108 |
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13-PC. SET STICK
SPATTERWARE |
With Holly & Laurel wreath
design in purple with black ring at center and cobalt edge, includes 6
handless cups & saucers, 6 8.5” plates and one 9.75” diameter plate,
stapled “Elsmore & Foster”, British, circa 1840. Was given as a wedding
present in the Barry Family of Adams County, Ohio and remained in the family
until purchased by the current owner in the 1980’s. |
Very minor wear, fine
condition. |
400 |
700 |
| 109 |
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EARLY AMERICAN MAHOGANY SPICE
CHEST |
Circa 1840 with ogee top, two
drawers over two drawers over one, all dovetailed with original turned knobs,
on turned bun feet with period brass bale handles on solid ends, 8.5” x 14” x
10.5”. Old likely original finish. |
A couple tiny veneer chips,
otherwise fine condition. |
300 |
600 |
| 110 |
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FOLK ART WIRE SCULPTURE OF BULL |
Circa 1920-30 on a wonderful
marbleized wooden base. Bull is made of tightly twisted wire with gem type
eyes, has been wired to light the eyes, but needs rewiring, 8” x 14” x 11”
high. |
As above, otherwise fine. |
300 |
600 |
| 111 |
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FINE EARLY BLOWN GLASS &
BRONZE HANGING CANDLE LAMP |
Circa 1810 with clear glass
reverse domed shade with berry pontil, set in a floral cast bronze ring
hanger with brass hanging chains and original blown glass smoke bell, total
length 18”. |
Fine condition. |
150 |
350 |
| 112 |
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PA. FOLK ART 1845 FRAKTUR BIRTH
ANNOUCEMENT |
With birds, a house tulip and
vining flower with inscription in ink at top in German with name of
“Catharina” and date of “1845 May 29“, 6.5” x 7.5” in period burl veneer ogee
frame, 12” x 13.25”. Note on rear of frame reads “Catherine R. Shirk,
daughter of Michael and Hannah (Hoke) Shirk, born May 29, 1845-died April 23,
1935.” |
Fine condition. |
300 |
600 |
| 113 |
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EARLY PENNSYLVANIA WATERCOLOR
FRAKTUR |
Two hearts with sprouting
flowers surrounding a basket with floral. Unwritten. 8" x 12". |
Good condition. |
300 |
500 |
| 114 |
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EARLY WATERCOLOR THEOREM ON
PAPER |
Early 19th Century watercolor
theorem of urn of flowers. 15" x 12". |
Some staining. Few small tears. |
200 |
400 |
| 115 |
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SIGNED & DATED 1833
WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF GENTLEMAN |
Extremely well executed 8
1/2" x 6 1/4" watercolor of a seated gentleman on watermarked
Bristol paper. Signed and
inscribed lower right "A.S.Di Porcia Dip: Maggie 1833". |
Good condition. |
150 |
350 |
| 116 |
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT
PAINTING |
Very well executed 30" x
25" oil on canvas painting of a young gentleman. Penciled on back of lined canvas
"Abram Peter Lanz or Lantz 1818". |
Relined |
300 |
600 |
| 117 |
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EARLY SCENIC NEEDLEWORK ON SILK |
Possibly 18th Century with
shepherdess and two sheep at center and fine detailed floral work surrounding
her. 14" x 16 1/2". |
Very few tine holes, otherwise
fine. |
200 |
500 |
| 118 |
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KELLOGGS & COMSTOCK TREE OF
TEMPERANCE PRINT |
Hand colored and in original
ogee frame, 12” x 16.5”, circa 1850’s. |
Minor toning, otherwise fine
condition. |
80 |
150 |
| 119 |
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1840’S SPENSERIAN POEM FROM
OBERLIN COLLEGE, OHIO |
A four stanza poem entitled “To
Mary” signed at bottom “F.C. Bliss Oberlin College Jan. 25th 184?” with two
cabbage roses with peacock below, 7” x 8.75” sight, matted and framed 15.5” x
17”. |
Small stain upper left,
otherwise fine condition. |
100 |
300 |
| 120 |
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THOMAS HART BENTON PENCIL SIGNED
LITHOGRAPH |
Titled "Instruction,
1940", sight 11 1/8" x 12 3/4", pencil signed lower right
"Benton". Published by
Associated American Artists, New York. |
Good condition. |
1000 |
2000 |
