WAYNE BEAM MORRELL (American, 1923-) THE GARDEN LIGHTHOUSE. Small oil on masonite coastal scene shows a small white lighthouse on rocks with colorful garden. Two people are seen on lawn area and sailboats are seen on water. Housed in a gilt gesso decorated frame. Signed lower left. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 8” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29696 SM (500-1,000)

WAYNE BEAM MORRELL (American, 1923-) “CAPE ANN VISTA”. Oil on wall paneling scene shows colorful New England homes with a harbor ocean view beyond. The back is written “From the artist studio by Wayne Morrell 1987”. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with linen liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Main Street Arts & Antiques Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1988. SIZE: 9” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29697 SM (500-1,000)

WAYNE BEAM MORRELL (American, 1923-) ROCKPORT BEACH. Colorful oil on masonite Rockport beach scene shows several bathers on sandy beach with small sailboats in water. Several colorful houses are seen on bluff with steeple. Signed lower left. Housed in a gilt wood frame with linen liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Morrell Gallery, Rockport, Massachusetts. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29672 MD (1,500-2,500)

MIKE GRAVES (American, 1952-) GLOUCESTER HARBOR. Oil on canvas of busy harbor scene shows fishing boats moored to dock with sailboats and hill beyond. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern, carved gilt wide frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-90032 MD (2,500-3,500)

J. J. ENWRIGHT (American, 1905-) THE HARBOR. Oil on canvas of harbor scene shows two fishing boats moored side by side next to dock buildings. Signed lower right. Housed in a old gilt cardboard frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Good with repair and inpainting on left sky. 9-90031 MD (2,500-3,500)

THOMAS R CURTIN (American, 1899-1977) “ROCKPORT HARBOR”. Oil on canvas scene shows the Cape Ann town of Rockport’s harbor showing the yacht club flying the American flag on tall flagpole with small colorful boats moored to docks. Motif #1 and other buildings with a townscape and hill behind. In foreground are small fishing shacks on rocky shore and several boats are seen in the harbor. Housed in a silver gilt wood frame. Unsigned but stamped several times “Thomas R. Curtin Estate No 123”. Back having a label from Dematteteis Gallery, Annapolis, Maryland. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Clarke Gallery, Stowe, Vermont. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29689 MD (2,500-4,000)

JOE RIMINI (American 1920-2000) GLOUCESTER HARBOR. Oil on canvas harbor scene shows several fishing schooners at dock with other boats, figures and buildings. Signed lower right “Rimini”. Housed in a carved wood gilt frame. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90321 SM (1,000-2,000)

PAUL STRISIK (American, 1818-19998) BASS ROCKS. Fine oil on board scene shows crashing waves on coastal rocks. Signed lower right “Strisik”. Housed in a fine partial gilt wood frame with white painted liner. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90029 MD (4,500-5,500)

GORDON HOPE GRANT (American, 1875-1962) NORTH SHORE HARBOR SCENE. Fine watercolor of a harbor scene, possibly Gloucester, Massachusetts; showing a two-mast schooner with blue and white hull next to several fishing boats with other fishing boats, dories and buildings. Seagulls fly in a cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right. A fine watercolor by this popular artist. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with linen matte and white liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIGHT SIZE: 14” x 21”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29677 MD (3,000-5,000)

PETER LAUREN TYSVER (American, 20th Century) “EASTERN POINT LIGHT-. GLOUCESTER”. Fine oil on canvas Gloucester harbor scene shows a view of the breakwater and lighthouse at the entrance to Gloucester harbor. The sun shines brightly on calm water with a sailboat under light blue and cloud sky. Foreground with rocks, bushes and grass. Signed lower left. Signed, titled and dated “2004” on back. Housed in a modern carved and gilt wide frame. SIZE: 22” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90231 MD (2,000-3,000)

SVEN OHRVEL CARLSON (American, 20th Century) “EASTERN POINT LIGHT”. Fine oil on board view of the coastguard station and breakwater at Easter Point Gloucester. Several fisherman are seen on breakwater with a large fishing troller coming around point. Several small boats are moored in calm water behind breakwater. Rockport Art Association label on reverse for Thumb Box 89 Exhibition. Housed in a gray wood frame with white and gold liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIGHT SIZE: 8-1/4” x 11-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29679 SM (400-600)

KEN GORE (American, 1911-1990) “TWIN LIGHTS, CAPE ANN”. Oil on canvas laid on masonite scene shows the twin lighthouses on Thatcher Island in the morning sun with the Rockport shoreline. Signed lower left. Titled and signed on reverse. Housed in its original molded wood frame with linen and wood liner. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74592 SM (1,400-1,800)

AC (American, Early 20th Century) VIEW OF THATCHER ISLAND. Watercolor scene shows a tranquil beach with rocky shoreline having Thatcher’s Island with the twin lighthouses and several sailboats on horizon. Signed bottom right with conjoined initials “AC”. Housed in a gesso decorated thin gold frame with triple matte. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIGHT SIZE: 5-3/4” x 13-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29648 SM (400-800)

MARION WILLIAMS STEELE (American, 1912-2001) “SUNSET-GLOUCESTER HARBOR”. Oil on canvas scene shows a colorful sky reflecting in harbor water. Two figures work on a two-mast schooner next to dock with building. Other boats dot the docksides surrounding the harbor. Housed in a period carved gold frame. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90417 MD (5,000-6,000)

JAMES JEFFREY GRANT (American, 1883-1960) LOBSTER SHACK, EAST GLOUCESTER. Oil on canvasboard summer scene shows three men working at dock in boat next to a red fishing shanty. A two-mast schooner in full sail sailing right to left through Gloucester Harbor with buildings in the background. Signed lower left “J Jeffrey Grant”. Housed in a modern carved wood gilt frame. SIZE: 16” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90216 MD (3,000-5,000)

ARTHUR J. BEAUMONT (American, 1877-1956) GLOUCESTER FISHING SHACKS. Unframed oil on canvas scene shows a man in open doorway of a fishing shack on rock pylons. A small harbor is seen with granite pier and ocean beyond. Possibly could be a view in Pigeon Cove. Unsigned. SIZE: 15” x 18”. CONDITION: Relined, very good. 9-90414 SM (1,500-2,000)

OTIS PIERCE COOK JR. (American, 1900-1980) READYING THE TRAPS. Outstanding large oil on canvas scene shows a man handling a lobster trap in a lobster boat which is on dry beach during low tide. Seagulls fight after some cast offs and a mooring post has lobster pot beside. Signed bottom right. Housed in a fine modern gilt frame. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90314 LG (5,000-8,000)

OTIS PIERCE COOK (American, 1900-1980) FALL RIVER POOL. Oil on canvas autumn scene shows a New England landscape with river having large pool and cascading water outflow surrounded by colorful trees. Signed lower right. Housed in its original light green decorated wood frame with white liner. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73886 SM (1,000-1,500)

CARL WILLIAM PETERS (American, 1897-1980) SKY, ROCKS AND SEA. Oil on canvas shoreline scene shows small waves cascading onto a rocky beach with rocky shoreline beyond. Small sailboat is seen on the horizon. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine replacement silver gilt frame with white liner. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good with minor edge touch up. 9-74352 MD (4,000-6,000)

CARL WILLIAM PETERS (American, 1897-1980) IRONDEQUOIT CREEK, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Large oil on canvas scene shows a tidal river inlet with snow covered banks. A house is seen beyond with snow and tree covered hills. A figure in a green shirt and red hat is near the water. All under a late afternoon sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with white liner. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90580 LG (7,000-10,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) MOTIF #1. Oil on canvas Rockport Harbor scene shows two men on floating dock with another man in lobster boat beside. A green fishing boat is moored next to a red connected building on stone wharf. Another is beyond to the right. A nice rendition of Rockport Harbor. Signed lower right “Emile A. Gruppe”. Housed in a modern carved wood gilt frame with gilt name plaque. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74418 LG (12,500-17,500)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) “GLOUCESTER HARBOR IN EVENING LIGHT”. Outstanding oil on canvas Gloucester, Massachusetts scene shows several boats in a harbor with docks and low hills lined with houses. Pink reflected sunset on the edges of white clouds and blue sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine modern arts & crafts style carved gilt frame. Titled on back of stretcher and also on front artist plaque. REFERENCE: For similar painting see page 67 of “Gruppe on Painting 1976”. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-74479 FP (12,500-17,500)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American 1896-1978) “MORNING BASS ROCKS”. Large oil on canvas scene shows waves crashing onto rocky coastline. A classic scene for this Rockport/Gloucester artist. A nice rendition of this popular spot. Signed lower left. Housed in its original green washed molded wood frame with white liner. Title and artist on back stretcher also date “1964”. Acquired directly from the artist. PROVENANCE: Accompanying the painting is the original typed receipt from Emile A. Gruppe Gallery dated July 2, 1964. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good, some discolored varnish, would clean up nicely. 9-74680 LG (6,000-8,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) “HAULING THE NETS”. Oil on canvas scene shows eight men in a small boat off a large schooner hauling in the net which is full of fish and being unloaded onto the schooner deck. Another schooner is seen in back with another small boat. Signed lower right. Housed in its original silver gilt carved wood frame. Title and dated “1975” on reverse. This scene was a popular subject for Gruppe and was revisited many times. Accompanying the painting is a small Gruppe biography which its cover displays a similar work. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90579 LG (8,000-12,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) MT. MANSFIELD, VERMONT. Fine oil on canvas early work shows a rocky mountain with smaller hills and a farm with rock strewn grassy hillside. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a replacement gilt frame with linen liner. SIZE: 18” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74714 LG (7,000-10,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) WINTER SPLENDOR. Outstanding large oil on canvas winter scene shows sunlight brightening a snowy forest floor beyond a forest pool and trees in shadows. Wonderful colors and superbly rendered. An outstanding example of Gruppe’s use of light and shadows. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine carved gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74904 FP (20,000-30,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) NUDE AT WOODLAND POOL. Fine large oil on canvas scene shows a nude woman standing with back to viewer at the edge of a woodland pool. She holds a shear cloth over the lower half of her body. Deep blue colored pool has light shining down on colorful woods edge. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine carved modern gilt frame with gilt name plaque. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 37” x 24-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good, relined on new stretcher. 9-73994 FP (8,000-12,000)

ANTHONY THIEME (American, 1888-1954) “BACK BEACH, ROCKPORT, MA”. Outstanding large oil on canvas Rockport, Massachusetts scene shows a dirt road winding along the northern section of Rockport Harbor alongside Back Beach with two figures under a tree, rocky shoreline with the town on a peninsula beyond. A sailboat exits the harbor area on a blue ocean. Along the dirt road are houses with a solitary figure in red. Scene is framed with large trees and light blue sky. One of the finest paintings by this artist that we have ever handled. Housed in a fine carved gilt custom frame with a Guido Frame Studio label. Several labels are attached to reverse including an exhibit label from the Lynn Museum & Historical Society. The back has title and artist number “1508”. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90418 FP (60,000-75,000)

ANTHONY THIEME (American, 1888-1954) “Motif #1”. Oil on canvas Rockport Harbor scene shows a number of boats moored alongside a dock with connected red building and number of people, both on the boats and on the dock. There are two fishing schooners side by side and two smaller boats side by side. Signed lower left “A. Thieme”. Housed in what appears to be its original carved gilt frame. PROVENANCE: From a fine Boston home. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73074 HP (20,000-30,000)

ANTHONY THIEME (American, 1888-1954) “WET DAY”. Fine oil on canvas harbor scene shows side by side docked fishing boats unloading and sorting large fish on a wooden dock. Seven people are seen on dock and five aboard the green and white hull fishing boat. Several seagulls are flying against a white sky. Signed lower right “A. Thieme” and titled on back of canvas. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt replacement frame with artist plaque with title. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Kennebunkport Maritime Museum, 1989. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29661 HP (15,000-25,000)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American 1888-1969) OFF PIGEON COVE. Oil on board coast line scene shows waves crashing on coastal rocky ledge with sailboats on water beyond and hillside shore beyond. Signed lower left “W. Lester Stevens N.A.”. Housed in a gesso gold decorated frame (as is). SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Discolored varnish layer and surface dirt. There is a 1” chip in center that has been varnished over. Otherwise good. 9-90285 SM (2,500-3,500)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American 1888-1969) MOUNTAIN ROAD – HAWLEY. Oil on masonite scene shows a Western Massachusetts landscape with a road, large tree, houses and a hill/mountain backdrop. Signed lower right “W. Lester Stevens N.A.”. Housed in its original decorated wood frame having an attached card from The Gallery, 16 Main St., Amherst, MA. A fine example from his best impressionistic period. PROVENANCE: A copy of a brochure of the exhibit of Steven’s work at the Gallery Amherst where this painting was purchased accompanies this lot. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90263 MD (4,000-6,000)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American 1888-1969) HILL TOWN CHURCH. Tempera on masonite western Massachusetts scene shows a church with out-buildings nestled amongst trees with rounded hilltop background. A late fall scene in one of the small Berkshire hill towns. Signed lower right “W. Lester Stevens N.A. A.W.S.”. Housed in a gray painted wood frame with white interior. PROVENANCE: A Xerox copy of a brochure of the exhibit of Steven’s work at the Gallery Amherst where this painting was purchased accompanies this lot. SIZE: 15-3/4” x 20”. CONDITION: Surface dirt. Very good. 9-90300 MD (3,000-5,000)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (1888-1969) “NORTH HEAD, GRAND MANAN”. Large oil on masonite scene shows a coastal view with rocky shore and green grasses looking over water to a bluff with a white lighthouse. A building is seen atop left rocks. All under a white cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right “W Lester Stevens N.A. A.W.S.”. Titled and signed on back. Housed in a partial gilt and rose paint decorated ribbed contemporary frame. SIZE: 32” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74740 LG (7,500-10,000)

WALTER FARNDON (American 1876-1964) SOMES SOUND, MAINE. Oil on canvas Maine summer scene shows a connected house with barn next to water with two sail boats sailing next to far shore with hill backdrop. Sunlight casts shadows and sunlit areas. Signed lower right “Walter Farndon N.A.”. Housed in a gilt carved wood modern frame. Somes Sound is near the entrance to Southwest Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine. SIZE: 14” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90232 LG (8,000-12,000)

WALTER FARNDON (American 1876-1964) SHORELINE HOUSES. Oil on canvas board summer scene shows several colorful houses and green trees at edge of shoreline. Signed lower left “Walter Farndon N.A.”. Housed in a carved gilt modern wood frame. SIZE: 14” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90384 MD (5,000-7,500)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) “MONHEGAN FOREST”. Large oil on canvas scene shows two dead trees in front of a pine forest with a full moon behind. A colorful scene. Signed lower right “N. Luisi”. Housed in its original wide molded wood frame which has title on reverse and plaque “Awarded Honorable Mention Audubon Artist Tenth Annual 1952”. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIZE: 32” x 26”. CONDITION: Very good relined. 9-74444 LG (2,000-4,000)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) “MAINE QUARRY”. Fine oil on canvas scene shows two large sailboats at dry dock being worked on by several men. Sailboat is seen in harbor and buildings are at edge of shore. Signed lower left “N. Luisi”. Housed in a weathered molded wood frame having title on back written label. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIZE: 20” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74440 LG (1,500-2,500)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) MONHEGAN HARBOR. Oil on canvas bright colored scene shows several boats in a small inlet harbor with dock and buildings. A bright colored setting sun is seen behind green forested hills. Housed in a natural wood carved frame with white liner. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIZE: 18” x 22”. CONDITION: One small patch to reverse with corresponding inpainting. Very good. 9-74437 MD (1,000-2,000)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) “MONHEGAN SURF”. Oil on canvas coastal scene shows bright blue and white waves crashing onto rocky shore. Signed lower right “N. Luisi”. Housed in a period molded wood frame with white liner. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIZE: 20” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good with one patch to lower right with corresponding inpainting. 9-74434 MD (1,000-2,000)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) “FISHERMEN REPAIRING NETS, ITALIAN DOCKS, GLOUCESTER, MASS.”. Casein painting of harbor scene shows eight men on dock handling a large net. Two large fishing schooners are beside the dock and buildings on piers are seen beyond. Signed lower right “N. Luisi”. Housed in a silver gilt wood frame with double matte. Title with other informatteion on back of backing board. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIGHT SIZE: 14-3/4” x 21-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74438 LG (1,500-2,500)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) WORKERS ON THE SCHOONER. Oil on canvas board scene shows a two-mast schooner at the end of a large dock with several men working on and near the boat. Bright green and blue water and colorful sky. Signed lower right “Nicholas Luisi”. Housed in a distressed molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74439 SM (500-800)

NICHOLAS LUISI (American, 1894-1977) “SHIPYARD, GLOUCESTER”. Oil on canvas board scene shows a two-mast red hulled schooner in dry dock being worked on by six men. Buildings surround the boatyard with water and hills in the background. Signed lower right “N. Luisi”. Housed in a molded weathered frame with white liner. Titled and signed also on reverse. PROVENANCE: Acquired by consignor directly from the artist’s family. SIZE: 10” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good with bottom center having overpainted area. 9-74436 SM (500-800)

JAY HALL CONNAWAY (American, 1893-1970) “SUNBURST ON HEADLAND”. Outstanding oil on masonite shoreline scene shows a foam topped wave crashing onto rocky shoreline. Wonderful colors in a dramatteic seascape. Signed lower right “Connaway”. Back with title and artist name. Also indicating “Exhibited at the University of Indiana and reproduced in Yankee Magazine centerfold”. Several other numbers on back. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 20-1/2” x 28-1/2’. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29641 LG (8,000-12,000)

JAY HALL CONNAWAY (American, 1893-1970) “RAYS IN AGITATED SEA”. Large oil on masonite seascape scene shows waves crashing onto a sandy beach with gray clouds having a break with sunlight shining through. Signed lower right “Connaway 69”. Housed in a fine partial gilt and painted frame with linen liner. The back marked with title and artist name “J H Connaway N.A.” “Property of Leonibel Connaway”. Quester Gallery label affixed to back. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT. SIZE: 20” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29662 HP (7,000-10,000)

JAY HALL CONNAWAY (American, 1893-1970) “WINDBLOWN TREE”. Oil on board shoreline scene shows large turquoise wave crashing against gray rocks with a green tree and grass shoreline. Signed lower right “Connaway”. Also signed and titled on reverse. Housed in a partial gilt and painted decorated wood frame. PROVENANCE: From an Annapolis, Maryland Estate. Purchased from Ann Woods, LTD Charlottesville, VA 1977. SIZE: 9-3/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29647 MD (2,000-4,000)

ERIC HUDSON (American 1864-1932) “MANANA BOATHOUSE”. Oil on canvas coastline scene shows a boathouse on stilts with boat ramp next to inlet. Rocky shoreline with grass and rock covered hill. Unsigned canvas. Having the estate stamp on reverse of stretcher. Housed in a fine carved, gilt wood frame with artists name plaque. SIZE: 16” x 13”. CONDITION: Very good with minor edge inpainting. 9-74931 MD (2,500-3,500)

ERIC HUDSON (American 1864-1932) BOAT HOUSE. Oil on board scene shows a row of buildings on pylons, one with an open side having to men. Signed lower left. Housed in a modern carved gilt frame with artist plaque. SIZE: 8” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74741 MD (1,750-2,250)

JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) REFLECTIONS OF THE OLD MONHEGAN BEAM. Large unsigned oil on canvas scene shows the Island Inn with surrounding buildings. The Inn is reflected on the water in the foreground. According to Ann Hubert, this canvas was painted from the Fitzgerald/Rockwell Kent House looking down over Horn Hill across the meadow to the Island Inn. Housed in its original carved and silver decorated frame with a replaced liner. PROVENANCE: Estate of the artist by bequest to Ann Hubert, Monhegan Island, Maine (Hubert receipt available to purchaser). REFERENCE: “The Art of Monhegan Island by Carl Little.” Illustrated in color. SIZE: 30” x 40”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74932 HP (15,000-20,000)

GEORGE PEARSE ENNIS (American, 884-1936) EASTPORT BOATYARD. Fine oil on canvas Maine coastal scene shows a large boathouse with two figures and a horse pulling up green boat to dry dock. Several boats are seen on the blue water with land and house beyond. Signed lower left “Ennis”. Housed in an outstanding modern wide gilt molded frame with multiple molding designs having a gilt wood artist plaque. SIZE: 24” x 27”. CONDITION: Relined, some inpainting. Very good. 9-74746 LG (5,000-7,500)

HENRY J. BILLINGS (American, 1894-) MAINE COAST. Oil on canvas coastal scene shows a blue water inlet with sailboats. A large oak tree stands tall in the foreground with a hill descending to the water with several houses. Signed lower left “Billings”. Housed in a fine modern gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90695 MD (2,500-3,500)

ALEXANDER BOWER (American, 1875-1952) WINTER ON THE MAINE COAST. Oil on canvas scene shows a coastal inlet. Snow capped rocks with ice receding on cold blue water. Hills are seen in distance all under a blue sky. Signed lower right “Alexander Bower”. Housed in a gilt gesso decorated period frame. SIZE: 14” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73888 MD (3,000-5,000)

CHARLES HERBERT WOODBURY (American, 1864-1940) THE COAST OF OGUNQUIT. Unsigned oil on canvas coastline scene shows waves crashing onto rock outcropping with blue ocean beyond under puffy white clouds and blue sky. Housed in a flat gilt wood frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74597 MD (3,000-4,000)

ARTHUR QUARTLEY (American, 1839-1886) “GEORGETOWN ISLAND, ME”. Oil on canvas scene shows a two-mast schooner alongside a rock dock area with boathouse. White and gray clouds with blue sky. Signed with artist monogram in bottom right. Also “Georgetown Island, ME Sept. 10th 78”. Housed in what appears to be its original antique gesso decorated gilt liner. SIZE: 14” x 22”. CONDITION: Relined, inpainting. Very good. 9-90415 LG (7,500-8,500)

WILLIAM A. HARPER (American, 1873-1910) NEGRO ISLAND, MAINE. Oil on canvas scene shows a ocean inlet with rock and grass banks lined with trees. This is said to be a scene of Negro Island, Maine. This location is located off the peninsula south of East Boothbay, Maine. Harper was the first African-American artist to achieve significant critical success at the Art Institute of Chicago’s annual juried exhibition. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, with some craquelure. Generally very good. One small puncture in left margin. 9-90242 LG (6,000-8,000)

SETH W. STEWARD (American, 1844-1927) PANORAMIC VIEW OF MOOSEHEAD LAKE. Monumental oil on canvas panoramic scene overlooking Moosehead Lake from Blair Hill. The view shows from left to right Mt. Kineo, Burnt Jacket Mountain, Sugar Island, Beaver Cove, Lily Bay and Big Spencer Mountain. The nearby bay having a white sidewheel steamship. The foreground with a wood fence pasture with flock of sheep and large trees in fall colors. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed center lower right “Steward”. Housed in its original outstanding wide and deep period gesso decorated frame. This and the following lot are the finest examples of Stewards work that we have ever handled. It wonderfully depicts an area in Maine that has and still is visited for its natural beauty. SIZE: 28-1/2” x 49-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with professional cleaning and inpainting to fine craquelure. 9-74557 FP (15,000-25,000)

SETH W. STEWARD (American, 1844-1927) PANORAMIC VIEW OF MOOSEHEAD LAKE. Monumental oil on canvas panoramic scene overlooking Moosehead Lake from Blair Hill. The view shows from left to right Squaw Mountain, Hartford’s Point, Moose Island, and water leading to Deer Island. The foreground having a wood fenced area with cattle, rocks with wildflowers and tall trees. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed center bottom in rock “Steward”. Housed in its original outstanding wide and deep period gesso decorated frame. This and the previous lot are the finest examples of Stewards work that we have ever handled. It wonderfully depicts an area in Maine that has and still is visited for its natural beauty. SIZE: 28-1/2” x 49-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with professional cleaning and inpainting to fine craquelure. 9-74556 FP (15,000-25,000)

SETH W. STEWARD (American, 1844-1927) “SQUAW MTN FROM EAST OF GREENVILLE, MOOSEHEAD LAKE, MAINE 1897”. Fine oil on board Maine landscape shows cows, pasture and house in foreground with lake and mountains under a colorful sky. Early fall scene with nice detail. Signed lower left “S. W. Steward 97”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. Titled and initialed on reverse. SIZE: 11-1/2” x 17-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74615 MD (3,000-4,000)

GEORGE M HATHAWAY (American, 1852-1903) THE CAUSEWAY. Large oil on canvas mounted on masonite scene shows a causeway crossing water and lined with a wood fence. Red wood bridge is supported by rock sides. Sailboat is seen on calm water with houses beyond. Fine detailed painting by this artist that is known for his Maine and New Hampshire scenes. Signed lower left “GM Hathaway”. Housed in a period gesso decorated antique frame with inner gilt liner. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 18” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good with one small chip in sky. 9-74029 MD (2,000-3,000)

ABBOTT FULLER GRAVES (American 1859-1936) “KENNEBUNKPORT COTTAGE”. Oil on canvas board scene shows an antique white cape home with attached back building having a rock and grass sloped lawn with wild flower rock garden and foundation flower plants. A small spruce tree is at the corner of the house casting a shadow from sunlight coming in from the left side. The multi-paned windows have green shutters and there is a single chimney. The house is flanked by small colorful trees and the painting is signed lower right “Abbott Graves”. The canvas panel has the title on a parcel post label and the board has a climax canvas panel label from Rosenthal of New York. Housed in a fine carved and gilt period frame. A fine example of this artist’s work incorporating flowers and light. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Surface dirt. Very good. 9-74512 FP (25,000-35,000)

ABBOTT FULLER GRAVES (American, 1859-1936) NATURE’S COLOR PALLET. Outstanding oil on canvas still life shows a variety of colorful flowers in a tiered arrangement against a mottled background. Flowers include red, pink and white zinnias, blue lupines, yellow and white wildflowers. All with different shades of green leaves. Signed lower right “Abbott Graves”. Housed in its original gilt frame liner. Recently discovered and never before offered at auction. SIZE: 30” x 15”. CONDITION: Professionally cleaned. Very good with some light craquelure. 8-87528 FPD (20,000-30,000)

ABBOTT FULLER GRAVES (American, 1859-1936) YELLOW ROSES. Fine oil on canvas still life shows a group of yellow and pink roses with red and green leaves in an Oriental style pottery jar. Signed lower right “Abbott Graves”. Housed in what appears to be its original pierced edge gesso decorated wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 11”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74504 LG (14,000-18,000)

ABBOTT FULLER GRAVES (American 1859-1936) TENDING TO CHORES. Oil on canvas scene shows a connected New England colonial farmhouse with separate barn on a side of a dirt road leading to a bridge under tall trees. The barn doors are open and a horse is seen eating from a trough with a farmer standing beside. Several chickens are on and near the dirt road. The summer scene is shown under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower right “Abbott Graves”. Housed in a modern gilt wood carved frame. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Relined. Some inpainting. Very good. 9-90139 HP (15,000-20,000)

JOHN THOMAS PEELE (American, 1822-1897) “THE BENEVOLENT COTTAGERS”. Oil on canvas interior scene shows a family in front of a large fireplace in the kitchen/dining room setting. A small child with doll offers an apple to a traveler who has stopped by. The children look on in bewilderment at the visitor. The interior setting is well appointed with bric-a-brac and furniture. Housed in a gesso decorated frame with linen liner. Stretcher retaining original label with artist, title and dated “1876”. SIZE: 24” x 31-1/4”. CONDITION: Relined, very good, relined. 9-90184 LG (4,000-5,000)

HOBART NICHOLS (American 1869-1962) “JANUARY THAW”. Large oil on canvas winter scene shows a farm and partially covered snow field with what appears to be a train passing by billowing smoke against a mountain backdrop. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine period gilt gesso decorated frame. Attached to stretcher is a Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc. New York with title and artist. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Relined. Inpainting. Very good. 9-74902 FP (20,000-30,000)

WILLIAM L. SONNTAG (American, 1822-1900) PANORAMIC VALLEY VIEW (POSSIBLY NEW HAMPSHIRE?). Spectacular oil on canvas. Recently discovered. A panoramic scene shows a wide, expansive valley with mountain background all under light blue and cloud sky. The flat valley has several small villages each with a church with steeple rising above the tree line. The towns are surrounded by tree lined meadows, and farms dot the landscape. In the foreground a farmer with harrow is behind two oxen in a cleared field having a wood surrounding fence. A dirt road is seen with a four wheel wagon and oxen. Two travelers are seated next to fence resting. Signed lower left “WL Sonntag” Housed in its original wide magnificent gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner. A label on the back of the frame from “WM.Clauser New York”. SIZE: 28” x 39-3/4” CONDITION: Restored with wax relining on new stretcher, also in need of current restoration. 9-90706 FP (30,000-50,000)

ALFRED WORDSWORTH THOMPSON (American 1840-1896) THE VALLEY VIEW. Outstanding oil on canvas panoramic view puts the viewer at the beginning of a long river valley with low hills and distant views. There are two children picking flowers in a hillside pasture with three cows and wood fence. Below is a farmhouse near river with tree lined banks. Expansive blue sky with white billowy clouds. Signed lower left “Wordsworth Thompson 1872”. Housed in a fine gilt reproduction frame with Guido Frame Studio label. SIZE: 11” x 24”. CONDITION: Relined. Some touch-up in lower right corner. Very good. 9-74882 HP (12,000-16,000)

KENNETH GAYOSO HOW (American, 1883) “IN PORTSMOUTH HARBOR”. Outstanding oil on canvas harbor scene shows a large dock with buildings with lobster boats beside. A bridge is seen in background with tall steel open towers. Signed lower right “Kenneth How”. Housed in an outstanding wide period frame with snakeskin like texture with outside honeycomb type border. Attached to back stretcher are three exhibition labels. One “Grand Central Art Galleries Inc.”; second is “Bethel Inn Exhibition 1945” and the third being “Allied Artists of America Inc.”. Also attached to back is a plaque “Lay Members Prize for Painting Allied Artist’s of American, Inc. 20-7th Annual Exhibition 1940”. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good with inpainting. 9-74140 LG (3,000-5,000)

ROBERT EMMETT OWEN (American, 1878-1957) “BERKSHIRE BARN”. Fine oil on canvas Western Massachusetts winter scene shows a connected large red barn with snow covered ground and large maple trees. Late afternoon with a pink hue cast on the white snow. All under a blue sky. Signed lower right “R. Emmett Owen”. Title on reverse of stretcher. Housed in a good gilt carved arts & crafts style frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73380 LG (5,000-8,000)

ROBERT EMMETT OWEN (American, 1878-1957) WINTER IN THE VILLAGE. Oil on canvas winter scene shows a snow covered road leading to a village with houses, trees and hill beyond. A connected large barn with snow covered roofs, cupola and rooster weathervane is on right side of road. Signed bottom right “R Emmett Owen”. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame which may be original. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90208 MD (2,500-3,500)

ROBERT EMMETT OWEN (American 1878-1957) WINTER HOMESTEAD. Oil on canvas board scene shows a New England home with several barns all freshly covered with recent snow. Signed lower right “R. Emmett Owen”. Housed in a gilt and molded wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90209 MD (2,000-3,000)

HENDRIK-DIRK KRUSEMAN VAN ELTON (American, 1829-1904) THE FARMSTEAD. Outstanding oil on canvas scene shows a farm with outbuildings nestled amongst trees on a grassy hillside with hills and mountains. A summer sky with clouds shows approaching stormy weather. A man and boy are seen with ox pulled hay wagon on a dirt road while another works outside the house. Flowers are seen in foreground and houses dot the far hillside. Signed lower right. Housed in its original magnificent gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 10-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with very minor spot touchup in sky. 9-73384 LG (5,000-7,500)

EDWARD HILL (American, 1843-1923) APPLE BLOSSOMS. Fine oil on canvas landscape scene shows a number of blossoming apple trees on the side of a green grass hill. Three stand beside a long rock wall dividing two fields. A wagon pulled by two horses and tended by one figure rests under one of the trees. Signed lower right “Edward Hill”. Housed in a fine replacement modern gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 10-1/2” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74754 MD (3,000-4,000)

DERK SMIT (American, 1889-1985) WINTER BEECHES. Oil on canvas winter scene shows a stand of Beech trees flanking a brook with snow covered banks. A break in the woods allows a view of a distant purple hill. Signed lower right. Housed in its original carved wood frame. SIZE: 26” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90136 MD (3,000-5,000)

ARTHUR VIDAL DIEHL (American, 1870-1929) NEW ENGLAND AUTUMN LANDSCAPE. Oil on board colorful scene shows tree-lined hillsides with rocks leading to a tall mountain under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed bottom right. SIZE: 18” x 22”. CONDITION: surface discolored varnish drips. Needs cleaning, otherwise very good. 9-74968 SM (5,000-8,000)

CARL E. LAWLESS (American, 1894-1934) BLUE MOUNTAINS. Large oil on canvas winter scene shows houses next to a stream with snow covered ground. Backdrop having hills with snow covered field and trees. Signed lower right. Housed in an outstanding gilt frame with corner carving having vine of flowers. Frame also has carved frame maker brand “The Firm of Beed, N.Y.”. SIZE: 30” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good, aggressively cleaned. 9-74941 LG (10,000-15,000)

ALEXANDER DZIGURSKI (American, 1911-1995) COAST AT DUSK. Fine oil on canvas beach scene shows a setting sun through rain squall shining on wavy ocean with crashing waves onto rocky shore and beach. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine carved wood gilt frame. SIZE: 24” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90217 MD (2,000-3,000)

ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD (American, 1889-1979) MORNING AT THE COAST. Oil on canvas scene shows waves crashing onto beach with scattered rocks. A sand dune cliff is seen on left side. All under a morning sky. Signed lower right “Robert Wood”. Housed in a partial gilt wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 35-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90562 SM (2,000-4,000)

WILLIAM COLUMBUS EHRIG (American, 1892-1973) BREAKING WAVE. Large oil on canvas shoreline scene shows the morning sun peaking between clouds and casting light on a crashing wave on rocky coastline. Wonderful use of light depicting a Maine coastal scene. Signed lower right “Wm. C. Ehrig”. Housed in what appears to be its original gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good, 9-74353 MD (1,000-2,000)

WILLIAM COLUMBUS EHRIG (American, 1892-1973) MOONLIT COASTAL SURF. Large oil on canvas scene shows waves crashing at the bottom of a rocky cliff. Moon casting light from behind the cliff onto the crashing wave and ocean. Signed lower right. Housed in a molded wood frame with white liner. SIZE: 28” x 38”. CONDITION: Relined, restored, inpainting, very good. 9-74363 MD (1,000-2,000)

WALTER LOFTHOUSE DEAN (American, 1854-1912) SCHOONERS IN A MISTY HARBOR. Large oil on canvas harbor scene shows two side by side schooners trailing small dories following a tugboat into a large harbor. Several boats are seen at rest and the harbor buildings are shrouded by fog. Signed lower left “Walter L. Dean”. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame with wide gilt liner. Frame has a Bigelow & Jordan, Boston, MA label. Dean was born and worked in the Boston area and was an experienced sailor who cruised and painted extensively along the New England coast, particularly along Cape Ann, Massachusetts. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. Original, untouched with some surface dirt. 8-87529 LG (3,500-6,000)

WILLIAM EDWARD NORTON (American, 1843-1916) “GREAT YARMOUTH QUAY NO. 1”. Outstanding large oil on canvas harbor scene shows a line of moored two-mast fishing boats next to a dock and market area. A large crowd of people is shown including a wagon with horse, baskets of catch, two dogs, and a child at edge of water talking to two men in a rowboat. A large building is seen beyond the people with many sailboat masts. Left side shows the open water harbor with a steamship, tall sailing vessels and city beyond. Signed lower right. Housed in a replaced gilt molded wood frame. Stretcher has a period label with title and artist name with London address. PROVENANCE: From a west coast collection. SIZE: 34” x 48”. CONDITION: Very good. Surface dirt, canvas needs tightening. 9-73891 FP (10,000-20,000)

GUSTAVE ADOLPH WIEGAND (American, 1870-1957) TENDING THE SHEEP. Outstanding large oil on canvas summer scene shows a shepherd resting under birch trees with small flock of sheep. A dirt road leads to water with trees and hills beyond. Light blue sky with puffy white clouds. Signed lower left. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame which may be original. SIZE: 28” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90382 LG (5,000-7,000)

GUSTAVE ADOLPH WIEGAND (American, 1870-1957) COLORFUL LAKE SCENE. Oil on canvas scene shows a calm lake with colorful yellow trees and forested hills beyond. Trees reflect in the calm water. A very pleasing scene. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern carved wood and gilt wide frame with artist plaque. SIZE: 22” x 28”. CONDITION: Very good with very minor spot inpainting. 9-74749 MD (2,500-3,500)

GUSTAVE ADOLPH WIEGAND (American, 1870-1957) “THE ROAD TO THE LAKE, N.H.”. Oil on board summer scene shows a dirt road lined with tall birch trees with a blue mountain beyond under blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower right. Also titled and signed on reverse and dated “1931”. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: Gifted from Agnes R. Panaroni in 1973. She was the granddaughter of Arnold Ruge. SIZE: 8” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74371 MD (1,000-2,000)

ALFRED THOMPSON BRICHER (American, 1837-1908) ROCK STREWN BEACH. Fine watercolor on paper shows a beach with large and small rocks having small waves with sailboat nearby and one in distance. A grass covered sand dune is seen at the end of a beach. Signed lower right with conjoined “AT Bricher 35”. Housed in a fine gilt reeded edge frame with white matte. Deeley Gallery, Manchester Village, VT label affixed to reverse. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Deeley Gallery. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/4” x 26-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29645 HP (10,000-15,000)

ALFRED THOMPSON BRICHER (American 1837-1908) COASTAL BEACH WITH CLIFFS. Oil on canvas scene shows a “U” shaped beach with calm water and small waves lapping onto sandy beach. Beyond is a cliffside with two sailboats on horizon. Dark clouds move in from the right and blue sky is seen above cliffs. Signed bottom right with conjoined first initials “AT Bricher”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt period frame. SIZE: 10” x 18”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, some chipping in sky, otherwise good. 9-74545 LG (7,000-10,000)

ALBERT THOMPSON BRICHER (American, 1837-1908) “ROCKS AND SEAWEED”. Watercolor coastline scene of a beach at low tide with seaweed covered rocks and pine covered bluff. Signed lower left with conjoined first initials “A. T. Bricher”. Housed in a dark stained molded wood period frame. SIZE: 10” x 20”. CONDITION: Top edge with some loss, generally good. Some toning. 9-90388 MD (4,000-6,000)

ALDRO THOMPSON HIBBARD (American 1886-1972) “WEST RIVER VERMONT”. Fine oil on board scene shows a winding river through snow covered fields leading to houses and barns all under a tall mountain. Signed lower right “A. T. Hibbard”. Housed in a modern gilt gesso decorated frame with linen and gold liner. The frame has a Salmagundi Club Thumb-Box Exhibition with artist name and title. SIGHT SIZE: 8-1/2” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74710 LG (6,000-9,000)

ALDRO THOMPSON HIBBARD (American 1886-1972) TIDAL MARSH. Oil on canvas board scene shows a wide expansive marsh with water running through having pink flowers and green grasses. Signed lower left and dated “1916”. Housed in a carved and gilt wood modern frame. SIZE: 10” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74568 MD (4,000-6,000)

ALDRO THOMPSON HIBBARD (American, 1886-1972) “STILL LIFE”. Fine oil on canvas table top scene shows a clear glass bottle form vase with pink flower and bud beside a round silver bowl and white flower. Reflections are seen in glass vase and silver bowl. Signed lower right “AT Hibbard”. A piece of the original backing paper with title and inscription “To Mac From Al Hibbard”. Housed in a modern carved wood and gilt frame. SIZE: 15” x 20’. CONDITION: Very good with inpainting. 9-74570 LG (6,000-9,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES PEALE SR. (American, 1849-1931) “APPLES”. Outstanding oil on canvas still life scene shows two big, two medium and two small apples having green leaves and a dark background. Unsigned. Housed in a magnificent gesso decorated gilt frame with title and artist plaque. SIZE: 10-1/4” x 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. Craquelure, relined. 9-90166 FP (30,000-50,000)

EDWARD CHALMERS LEAVITT (American, 1842-1904) BANANAS AND LEMONS. Large oil on canvas still life scene shows a large bunch of yellow bananas next to a large bunch of plantains alongside are twelve yellow lemons. All are slightly reflected on the table’s surface they rest on. Signed on lower left, “E. C. Leavitt, 1896”. Housed in its original magnificent gesso-decorated gold frame. SIZE: 24” x 36”. CONDITION: Area of large chips at right bottom edge. Slits with chipping paint , otherwise very good. 9-74888 LG (7,000-9,000)

ELIZABETH VAUGHAN OKIE PAXTON (American, 1877-1971) “COPPER JUG WITH APPLES”. Oil on canvas scene of a table top still life shows a large copper handled jug on a white tablecloth with green cup and saucer and three apples. Signed upper right. Housed in its original period carved and gilt arts & crafts frame. Title in pencil on back of stretcher. SIZE: 20” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. MD 9-74559 (3,000-5,000)

GEORGE WHITTAKER (American, 1841-1916) APPLE STILL LIFE. Oil on canvas tabletop scene shows a green and white scalloped edge bowl filled with apples. Signed lower left “W. 93”. Housed in its original pierced foliate scroll decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 9” x 13”. CONDITION: Very good, some minor touch up. 9-90203 SM (2,400-2,800)

OGDEN MINTON PLEISSNER (American, 1905-1983) SALMON FISHING. Outstanding watercolor fishing scene shows man with long fly rod with salmon on. His guide has long net and awaits the retrieval. The cascading river has tree lined bank. The location is the Great Watchishou River, North Shore, St. Lawrence, Quebec, Northeast of Sept. Isle past Post Mingan. Housed in a fine gilt gesso decorated frame with inner linen and gold liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Pernall Art Company, Baltimore, MD. SIGHT SIZE: 17-3/4” x 27-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29664 FP (40,000-60,000)

OGDEN MINTON PLEISSNER (American, 1905-1983) “DUCK HUNTING, FIRST LIGHT”. Watercolor on paper scene shows two hunters with guns at shoulders preparing to shoot ducks that are flocked overhead. They are seen standing in a marsh area with morning light becoming visible. The back has a Coe Kerr Gallery, New York label. Also a Clarke Galleries Stow, VT label. Housed in a gilt wood frame with watercolor highlighted white matte. Signed lower right. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Clarke Galleries; Coe Kerr Gallery. SIZE: 6” x 9”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29665 LG (4,000-6,000)

AIDEN LASSELL RIPLEY (American, 1896-1969) GROUSE SHOOTING NEW ENGLAND A BRACE ON THE RISE. Unsigned large oil on canvas hunting scene shows two hunters in stone wall and grass covered field with hunting dog; shooting at a grouse in flight. Very colorful pasture and wooded hillsides with New England farm. All under a blue sky with puffy clouds. Housed in a fine wide gilt molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Turner Reuter, Red Fox Fine Art, 1999. SIZE: 24” x 48”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29671 HP (20,000-30,000)

ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (American, 1819-1905) “AFTER A HARD CHASE, RAQUETTE LAKE, ADIRONDACKS”. Oil on canvas scene shows a deer struggling through a pond lily filled water scaring up three mallard ducks with tall marsh grass beyond. Signed lower right “AF Tait N. Y. 1873”. Housed in a fine period gesso decorated gilt frame. Red Fox Fine Art label on reverse. REFERENCE: Cadbury & Marsh, Artist in the Adirondacks, page 225, number 73.13. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Red Fox Fine Art. SIZE: 19” x 28”. CONDITION: Very good. Wax relining, very minor inpainting. 9-29655 HP (20,000-30,000)

AFTER ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (American, 1819-1905) TAKING AIM-THE STARTLED GAME. Large oil on canvas hunting scene shows two men with guns, one firing at a recently jumped deer. Four deer have come onto a sandy area by a stream. All under a bright morning sky in treed landscape. Housed in its original gilt oak wide frame. SIZE: 26” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74845 LG (5,000-10,000)

AFTER ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (American, 1819-1905) AFTER THE HUNT. Large oil on canvas scene shows recently hunted deer and fox outside a mountain hunting cabin. There are two hunters, one sitting on a log with dogs next to horse and the other blowing a horn to call in the dogs. A mountain landscape is seen in the background. Unsigned. Housed in its original gilt oak wide frame. SIZE: 26” x 36”. CONDITION: Relined, restored with inpainting. 9-74846 LG (5,000-10,000)

VAN ZANDT (American, 19th Century) ON POINT. Oil on canvas hunting scene shows a white and brown setter on point directing its gaze beyond the painting towards a small bushy area. A hunter with double barrel shotgun follows into the opening of the woods. A small stream is seen with rocks and cows are in a fenced area in the background. Signed on rock “Van Zandt 1874”. We are not sure whether this is Thomas Kirby Van Zandt (1814-1886) or William Van Zandt (19th Century). Housed in what appears to be its original lemon gold frame. SIZE: 20-1/2” x 30”. CONDITION: Aggressively cleaned, good. 9-90060 MD (3,000-5,000)

J.C. DURAND (British 19th/20th Century) FLUSHING THE PHEASANT. Fine oil on canvas landscape scene shows a hunting dog gazing out over a fall landscape with a pheasant in flight. Signed lower left. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner and artist plaque. SIZE: 14” x 22”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90134 SM (3,000-5,000)

G. BATEMAN (First Half 20th Century) FLUSHING THE BIRD. Oil on board scene shows two dogs flushing a game bird from a haystack. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern mahogany-type frame with antique gold lining. SIZE: 11-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Good. 9-90128 SM (2,000-3,000)

H. LION (First Half 20th Century) TWO DOGS. Oil on mahogany panel landscape scene shows two long haired hunting dogs standing in front of a birch tree with shrubbery on a colorful leaf and grass ground. Signed bottom right “H. Lion”. This possibly is the work of Henry Lion; a western artist. Housed in an antique gesso gilt decorated frame. SIZE: 9-1/2” x 12-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good, some minor touch-up. 9-90129 SM (1,500-2,500)

W. J. CROFT (American Late 19th Century) HUNTING DOGS. Oil on canvas fall scene shows two brown and white hunting dogs at point. An interesting addition to the painting is a Trompe L’Oeil name card in left corner “Nettie M. Runds” with the addition of a painted housefly in the corner. Housed in a simple gilt wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74839 SM (600-800)

EDMOND HENRY OSTHAUS (1858-1928) PAIR OF DOG PORTRAITS. 1) Watercolor and pencil portrait of a hunting dog standing on grass, facing right. Titled “Annie B 1019 F. D. S. B.”. 2). Hunting dog facing left at point titled “Alford’s John 5346 F. D. S. B”. Both identically housed in gilt molded modern wood frame with green mattes. Unsigned, but identified on one. SIGHT SIZE: 3-1/2” x 5”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90137 SM (2,500-3,500)

HOMER DODGE MARTIN (American, 1836-1897) CATSKILL FISHERMAN. Oil on canvas early evening scene shows a setting sun behind a large pond which is tree lined and has pond lilies in the foreground. A fisherman stands in a small rowboat fishing between the grass and lilies. Signed lower left “HDM 72”. Housed in a good gesso decorated gilt pierced frame. SIZE: 19-1/2” x 28-1/2”. CONDITION: Lifting and chipping to top left quadrant, otherwise good with craquelure. 9-90261 MD (6,000-8,000)

HOMER DODGE MARTIN (American, 1836-1897) FOREST STREAM. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows a stream running through thick woods. The banks having a flower and brush cover. Signed lower right “H.D. Martin”. Housed in a fine gilt, gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 20” x 15”. CONDITION: Very good. Minor touch up. 9-74967 MD (4,000-6,000)

JOSEPH THORS (American, 1843-1898) THE DUCK POND. Large oil on canvas English countryside scene shows a woman and three ducks near a small pond with nearby house flanked by trees. A figure is in a cultivated field with another house beyond. All under a blue and white cloud sky. A nice detailed scene. Housed in a magnificent period deep and wide gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner having artist name and dates. Painting appears to be unsigned. SIZE: 20” x 30”. CONDITION: Two patches to reverse, minor inpainting. Very good. 9-90133 LG (6,000-8,000)

EDWARD WILBUR DEAN HAMILTON (American, 1864-1943) ROCKY SHORELINE. Large oil on canvas scene shows a sandy beach with calm water having rocks with rock and grass covered hill beyond. Blue ocean is seen beyond, all under a white and blue sky. Signed lower right and dated “87”. Housed in a fine modern carved and gilt wide wood frame stamped Guido Frame Studio. SIZE: 35-1/2” x 51-1/2”. CONDITION: Relined, inpainting. Very good. 9-74648 HP (8,000-12,000)

JOHN WHORF (American, 1903-1959) TWO WOMEN AT WATERS EDGE. Fine watercolor scene shows two women at edge of water looking out on several dories and boats in a moonlit sky. Signed lower right “John Whorf 41”. Housed in a fine gilt decorated frame with highlighted matte. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIGHT SIZE: 14-1/4” x 20-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29649 LG (8,000-12,000)

WILLIAM TROST RICHARDS (American, 1833-1905) SPRINGTIME FLOWERS. Fine watercolor of springtime scene shows a calm stream winding through a meadow with grass and wild flower lined banks. A wood fence is seen in background with other tree lined fields. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with watercolor highlighted double matte. Signed lower left “Wm. T. Richards May 1900”. SIGHT SIZE: 16-3/4” x 13”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74701 LG (15,000-25,000)

DANIEL F. WENTWORTH (American, 1850-1934) AUTUMN SPLENDOR. Outstanding oil on canvas fall scene shows a tall oak tree with reddish/orange foliage surrounded by grass covered and rock strewn hillside. Other colorful trees are seen around under blue and white cloud sky. One of this artist’s best works. Signed lower left. Housed in an original gilt carved wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good, light craquelure. 9-74713 MD (4,000-6,000)

DANIEL F. WENTWORTH (American, 1850-1934) “SPRING TIME”. Large oil on canvas landscape shows five cows under a blossoming apple tree. Farmhouse is seen in distance and three of the cows look toward viewer. Signed lower left “DF Wentworth”. Housed in an antique gesso decorated frame. Title on back of canvas. SIZE: 24” x 36”. CONDITION: Good, some surface dirt with inpainting. 9-74712 MD (4,000-6,000)

JANE PETERSON (American, 1876-1965) SUNFLOWERS. Oil on canvas. Flower scene shows large sunflowers and green leaves against a blue sky background, signed lower right. Housed in a fine, carved wood, gilt frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74965 LG (10,000-15,000)

JANE PETERSON (American, 1876-1965) ABSTRACT STILL LIFE. Still life scene shows bright colored tulips and green leaves in a round vase on a table top. Signed lower left. Housed in a carved, gilt wood, modern frame. Back stretcher marked, “Varnished June 1951. Winter 1945.” SIZE: 26-1/4” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74966 LG (10,000-15,000)

JANE PETERSON (American, 1876-1965) “DAWN IMPRESSION”. Unsigned watercolor sketch impressionistic scene shows a curving harbor with buildings under blue sky. Attached to back is Tom Veilleux Gallery label indicating provenance as Artist Estate at Auction 1966, Robert Schoelkopf, New York. Nicely housed in a modern carved wood gilt frame with linen matte and gold inner liner. SIGHT SIZE: 8-1/2” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90244 MD (3,000-5,000)

JANE PETERSON (American, 1876-1965) GLOUCESTER HARBOR. Oil on board harbor scene shows a green schooner tied up to dock with other rowboats beside. Hillside beyond with many houses under a white and blue sky. Signed lower right “Jane Peterson”. Housed in a period molded wood frame with a “Marshall Field & Co.” label. SIZE: 20” x 23”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, very good. 9-74599 MD (5,000-10,000)

JANE PETERSON (American, 1876-1965) CAPE ANN STREET. Oil on board hillside street scene shows several buildings, dirt road with three figures and large trees with ocean beyond. Signed lower right “J Peterson”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 14” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73651 MD (4,000-6,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) IN THE HARBOR. Good oil on canvas of a busy harbor. Large docks with buildings have boats and schooners moored side by side. Buildings and sailboat masts are seen beyond. A man helps with hoist on right side while another man stands in boat. Signed lower right having the last part of the name blurred. Housed in a modern arts & crafts carved gilt wood frame. SIZE: 14” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74419 LG (10,000-13,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) “GLOUCESTER DRAGGER”. Oil on canvas Gloucester Harbor scene shows a green and red hulled fishing boat moored next to dock with building. A small boat with two men is next to fishing boat and they are loading nets aboard. Two other figures are seen at back of boat. A line of tall schooners is seen beyond with Gloucester city hillside beyond. Signed lower right “Emile A. Gruppe”. Housed in its original carved and silver gilt frame. A fine early work by this prolific Cape Ann artist. SIZE: 18-1/2” x 20-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73379 HP (9,000-11,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) GLOUCESTER HARBOR WHARF. Oil on canvas Gloucester Harbor scene shows several fishing boats tied to wharf with figures atop. The town of Gloucester is seen on low hillside and three seagulls fly in foreground. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame with linen and gold liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29684 LG (7,000-10,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) MOTIF #1. Pencil sketch on paper shows a connected lobster shack atop stone pier with two fishing boats moored to side. A man loads lobster traps in foreground from dock. A classic scene showing Motif #1 in Rockport, Mass Harbor. Signed lower right “Emile A. Gruppe”. Nicely housed in a decorated wood frame with line highlighted white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 11-1/2” x 9-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74683 SM (2,000-3,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) “CLOUDS OVER VERMONT”. An early oil on canvas scene with low Vermont hills with bright colored red maple tree. Landscape is minimized by the expanse of sky portrayed with billowing gray and white clouds and shades of blue sky. A wonderful example of Gruppe’s early work. Signed lower left. Housed in what appears to be its original bronze colored gilt hand carved wood frame. NOTE: Listed in the North Shore Retrospective on Emile Gruppe. SIZE: 20-1/2” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74707 (8,000-12,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) “THE FROZEN STREAM”. Large oil on canvas winter scene shows a stream with snowy banks winding through lightly wooded area with snow covered hillside beyond. Large pine trees are seen in foreground. Signed lower right. Housed in a silver gilt carved wood period frame. Pencil title to stretcher. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74575 LG (10,000-14,000)

EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) WINTER MORN. Early oil on canvas winter scene shows a stream with tree and snow lined banks leading to a field below blue wooded hillside. Wonderful colors of blues mixed with whites. Signed lower right. Housed in its original gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74709 LG (7,000-10,000)

HARRISON CADY (American, 1877-1970) “IN OLD IPSWICH, 1937”. Oil and India ink on masonite scene shows a dirt street with large white church having steeple with rooster weathervane. Several carriages and car with people on horses move on the street. Children and a woman with child walk on sidewalks and Colonial homes are seen under tall trees. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine carved wood frame with linen liner retaining an old label dated “1937” with title and price. Also a Vose Gallery label. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74564 FP (20,000-30,000)

PHILIP HOWARD EVERGOOD (American, 1901-1973) “FLOWERS BY THE LAKE”. Outstanding and important oil on canvas by Philip Evergood. Scene shows a young blonde girl in yellow bikini at the top of a stairway holding an earthenware bulbous vase full of red poppies. The red poppies with green stems fill half of the painting and partly obscure the scene behind her which includes several large boats on water, one of which is going through a railroad bridge which has rotated to allow it through. A lighthouse is seen next to multi-storied house and the open ocean is beyond. Signed lower left “Philip Evergood” and dated “55”. Housed in a period partial gilt molded wood frame with linen liner. There are three labels, one from the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford Conn., with artist, title and owner as Whitney Museum of American Art. The other label of Terry Dintenfass, Inc. New York; and a third label which is only partially present. SIZE: 48-1/2” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good, some craquelure. There are several small white painted sections that fluoresce under uv light which appears to be the same white in other areas. 9-74498 FP (100,000-150,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES WEBSTER HAWTHORNE (American, 1872-1930) “PROVINCETOWN BEACH”. Outstanding oil on board beach scene shows five young children playing with pond boats in shallow water next to green and red boats. Two sailboats are seen in deeper water beyond other anchored boats. Unsigned. Housed in a fine carved and gilt modern frame. Pencil inscription on reverse with title. Also “No 7”. SIZE: 13” x 15”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74897 FP (20,000-30,000)

EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (American 1857-1927) THE BALLOON SELLER. Oil on canvas laid on panel beach scene shows a man with blue and red balloons selling them with three girls in front of him. Other beach goers are walking and sitting and some have colorful umbrellas. Several people are in the nearby ocean. Signed lower left “E. Potthast”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt wood antique frame. SIZE: 12” x 12-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74907 FP (50,000-75,000)

CHARLES E. PRENDERGAST (American, 1863-1948) DAY AT THE BEACH. Mixed media crayon and watercolor beach scene shows people on a sandy beach and in the water. A long black pier is on left side under a sun and blue sky. Signed lower left “Predergast”. Housed in a modern gilt wood frame with silk matte and gold inner liner. SIGHT SIZE: 7-1/4” x 10-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73652 MD (3,000-5,000)

FRANCIS AUGUSTUS SILVA (American, 1835-1886) EARLY MORNING SAILING. Unframed oil on canvas scene shows three schooners in full sail under a bright morning sun and misty haze. The water is calm and two rowboats with figures are seen, one in the foreground the other next to one of the boats. SIZE: 12” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined. Restored with inpainting. 9-74954 FP (50,000-100,000)

WILLIAM STANLEY HASELTINE (American, 1835-1900) “BREEZY DAY, NAHANT”. Oil on canvas scene shows ten + sailboats with full sails on a medium to light blue ocean. Foreground has a rock ledge shoreline with two trees. Small waves lap on seaweed covered rock. Signed lower left and dated with what appears to be “1864”. Housed in a good antique gilt frame with gold liner. Pencil title and signed on reverse of canvas. SIZE: 11” x 14”. CONDITION: Restretched on new stretcher, strip lined with minor inpainting. Very good. 9-90471 LG (12,000-16,000)

CHARLES EDWIN LEWIS GREEN (American, 1844-1915) WHALE’S BEACH (PURITAN ROAD ROCKS), SWAMPSCOTT, MA. Oil on canvas beach scene shows rocky ledge which has some rocks fallen off it next to a sand beach with grass. Water is seen on far right. Signed lower right “CEL Green”. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame. Lynn Museum and Historical Society exhibit label on reverse. SIZE: 20” x 27”. CONDITION: Very good, relined, craquelure with some inpainting. 9-90416 LG (8,000-10,000)

FRANKLIN DULLIN BRISCOE (American, 1844-1903) “SHIPPING BOSTON HARBOR”. Outstanding large oil on canvas nautical scene shows a three-mast green hulled schooner sailing right to left with fourteen other sails on the horizon. White capped green ocean and land on left side. Signed bottom right “Briscoe”. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt modern frame with Guido Frame Studio stamp. Back having an old Vose Gallery of Boston label. SIZE: 30” x 50”. CONDITION: Relined, some minor inpainting. Very good. 9-90272 HP (8,000-12,000)

JAMES HAMILTON (American, 1819-1878) “NEAR NAHANT MASS”. Oil on canvas coastal scene shows the end of a beach area with cliff side rocks having red and gold vegetation. Blue and white cloud sky. Signed on reverse of canvas “Near Nahant Mass Hamilton, 1864”. Housed in its original gesso decorated period frame which has been repainted gold. SIZE: 15-1/4” x 21”. CONDITION: Good. Thin paint layer, minor inpainting. 9-74503 SM (2,000-4,000)

WILLIAM S. GURRY (American 19th-20th Century) TWO WORKS: SWIMMERS DAY, NAHANT & SUNSET ON THE CHARLES RIVER. 1) Oil on artist board of coastal scene shows two sailboats off a beach with rock ledge and waves. Titled and signed on reverse and dated “1906 Boston”. 2) Oil on artist board scene shows a sunset over a river landscape. Titled and signed on the reverse and dated “1906 Boston”. Housed in identical gilt molded oak frames. SIZE: 3-3/4” x 5-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90271 SM (800-1,200)

ANDREW BOARDO LUND (American, 1877-1959) COASTAL SAILING. Large oil on canvas scene shows a large two-mast yacht sailing out from a rocky coastline with crashing waves. The sun rises and shines on white clouds and blue sky. Signed lower right. Housed in its original gilt carved wood frame. SIZE: 34” x 43”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90135 MD (3,000-5,000)

ANTON OTTO FISCHER (American, 1882-1962) COASTLINE IN SUMMER. Oil on canvas coastal scene shows large wave crashing on rocks with sea foam. Signed lower right and dated “1946”. Housed in a fine carved gilt modern wood frame. SIZE: 20” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90230 MD (3,000-5,000)

CHARLES BRIDGEMAN VICKERY (American, 1913-1998) CRASHING SURF. Oil on canvas shoreline scene shows large waves crashing onto large rocky shoreline. Cloudy sky with three seagulls and nice color and motion to the heavy surf. Signed lower right “Charles Vickery”. Housed in a fine gilt decorated wood frame with white linen liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29688 MD (4,000-6,000)

FREDERICK JUDD WAUGH (American, 1861-1940) SURF AND ROCKS. Oil on canvas coastal scene shows a large wave crashing onto rock outcropping. Signed lower right. Housed in a gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 14” x 24”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, discolored varnish. Otherwise good. 9-90284 SM (3,000-5,000)

LOUIS J. FEUCHTER (American, 1885-1957) “PUNGY AMANDA F. LEWIS”. Watercolor on paper scene shows a two-mast sailboat proceeding out of harbor with a steamship coming on. Buildings and another sailboat are seen on the right side. Signed lower right and dated “37”. Dawson Gallery and Dematteteis Gallery labels affixed to reverse. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with double matte. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIGHT SIZE: 7-1/4” x 10-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29695 SM (2,500-4,000)

JAMES AUGUSTUS SUYDAM (American 1819-1865) GATHERING BY THE SHORE. Outstanding oil on board beach scene shows several groups of people on a beach lined with cut-away sand dunes. Sailboats are seen on horizon and small waves lap on the beach. A piece of wood is floating ashore and has the artist initials “J.A.S.”. Housed in a fine antique gesso decorated frame with gold liner and title and artist plaque. Possibly a scene of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard. SIZE: 6-1/2” x 10-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74747 HP (5,000-6,000)

SIGNED (Mid 20th Century) BUSY BEACH. Small watercolor shows several small sailboats with bathers on chairs and blankets. Turquoise colored water with island having a causeway and buildings. Housed in a white and gray painted frame with inner glass and deep blue matte. Signed bottom right “Marin 50”. SIGHT SIZE: 6” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74501 SM (2,000-3,000)

STEPHEN MORGAN ETNIER (American 1903-1984) “WINTER – CASCO BAY”. Oil on canvas Maine coast scene shows a tugboat in dark gray water with darkening sky. It pulls a barge along a rocky coast with snow covered islands beyond. Original Milch Galleries, New York label is affixed to back. Housed in a walnut wood frame with white matte and gold liner. Signed lower right and dated “55”. SIZE: 21” x 40”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74874 HP (9,000-12,000)

STEPHEN MORGAN ETNIER (American 1903-1984) READYING THE LOBSTER BOAT. Oil on masonite Maine coastal scene shows a white lobster boat with small rowboat and figure beside. Gray and brown rock shore is seen in the foreground with other boats and land beyond. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern walnut molded wood frame with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74875 HP (9,000-12,000)

STEPHEN MORGAN ETNIER (American, 1903-1984) “CANNON, NASSAU”. Oil on masonite scene shows a large tapered cannon on wood carriage mounted on a sliding ramp. Another is seen behind with stone wall, water and land. Signed lower left “Stephen Etnier 69”. Housed in its original wood frame with linen matte and gold liner which retains its original Midtown Gallery label with artist and title. PROVENANCE: From a Harpswell, Maine home. SIZE: 16-3/4” x 24-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90078 LG (6,000-8,000)

STEPHEN MORGAN ETNIER (American, 1903-1984) SCHOOL’S OUT. Early oil on canvas scene shows a large brick school letting out its children. Several parents have arrived to pick them up in cars and by foot. A monument in a park setting is seen on the right side. Unsigned front but signed on the back and dated “1936”. Housed in an antique wide gesso decorated frame. Old writing on back stretcher indicating that the painting came from Milch Galleries of New York. SIZE: 17” x 25”. CONDITION: Good, some lifting and small chips to bottom edge. Under glass. 9-90038 MD (4,000-6,000)

STEPHEN MORGAN ETNIER (American 1903-1984) READYING THE LOBSTER BOAT. Pencil sketch scene shows an overhead view of a lobster boat at dock being loaded with lobster traps. A building and two figures are on the dock and a rowboat is off to the side. Unframed but matteted. SIZE: 19-1/2” x 24”. CONDITION: Light water stain with foxing, fair to good. 9-74890 SM (400-600)

JOHN MARIN (American, 1870-1953) MAINE ISLAND. Watercolor scene shows two-mast sailboat on blue water in front of house lined hill. Green trees and bare ground are seen on hillside with a blue streaky sky. Signed “Marin – 27”. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame with linen matte and inner gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 12” x 15”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74370 LG (15,000-20,000)

JOHN MARIN (American, 1870-1953) “LOBSTERMAN’S PIER, PORT CLYDE, MAINE”. Watercolor of a Maine scene shows the Port Clyde harbor with buildings, docks and boats. A green forested shoreline. Signed bottom right “Marin ‘23”. A typed piece of paper on the back indicates “This watercolor scene painted by John Marin at Port Clyde, Maine, in June of 1923 and given to Dock Attendant Avery Bullock in appreciation, for his Yeoman’s work…”. Housed in what appears to be its original oak frame. SIGHT SIZE: 11-1/4” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: All over even toning, scratch to upper left. Otherwise very good. 9-90273 LG (6,000-8,000)

RUSSELL K. CHENEY (American, 1881-1945) MONHEGAN LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas scene shows the first snows of winter. Pine trees have spots of snow and a faraway hill has snow covered ground. Signed lower left and dated “20”. Housed in its original gilt and black painted molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 30”. CONDITION: In need of cleaning, otherwise appears to be very good. 9-90306 MED (2,000-3,500)

EMILY LANSINGH MUIR (American, 1904-2003) NET FISHERMAN-STONINGTON, MAINE. Oil on canvas scene shows two men on a boat working with a large net with side floats. Signed lower left, “Emily”. Housed in a gilt modern wood frame. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74928 MD (2,000-3,000)

EMILY LANSINGH MUIR (American, 1904-2003)) “WEST INDIES MARKET, NO. 3”. Oil on canvas abstract scene shows a colorful group of costumed people with line drawn heads and full color clothing. Signed lower right “Emily Muir”. Also signed and titled on reverse of canvas and stretcher. Housed in what appears to be its original partially white painted molded wood frame with white liner. SIZE: 14” x 26”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90299 SM (1,200-1,800)

GERTRUDE GAZELLE GARDNER (American, 1878-1975) NEW ENGLAND HARBOR SCENE. Fine oil on canvas scene shows a schooner moored in a calm harbor with building on tall posts and grass lined shore. Beyond is a hillside with many buildings. Possibly a Maine harbor scene. Signed lower left. Housed in a fine carved and gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74582 SM (2,000-3,000)

JOHN SHARMAN (American, 1879-1971) “MONHEGAN HEADLAND”. Oil on masonite shows scene of Monhegan coastline with large cliffs, grass and tree covered bluffs. Unsigned front but having an exhibit tag with title and artist name on back. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: #15 in Still Lifes & Landscape by John Sharman May 18 through Jun 1976 Vose Galleries of Boston catalog. Catalog accompanies painting. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90252 MD (2,000-3,000)

ELBRIDGE P. TALBOT (American, late 19th Century) “VIEW AT CRANBERRY POINT COREA”. Pastel scene shows the Maine coastline looking out over a tranquil ocean. Signed lower left “E. P. Talbot”. Note: A letter from John Marin Jr. regarding this painting and its artist accompanies this lot. Housed in a period decorated frame with gold liner. SIZE: 12-1/4” x 18-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90074 SM (1,000-2,000)

ANN CAREY BRADLEY (American, 1884-1956) FRYEBURG LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas board of summer scene showing dirt road through green field leading to a farm with red barns. Low blue hills are seen beyond under blue and white cloud sky. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame. Signed lower left. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90237 SM (800-1,200)

JOHN TERELAK (American, 1942-) “MONHEGAN MIST”. Fine oil on masonite scene shows a fisherman’s house with lobster traps piled and lobsterman standing beside home. His boat is seen amongst fog. Signed and titled on reverse. Housed in a modern decorated gold frame with darker liner. NOTE: Our consignor informs us that Terelak indicated to him (our consignor) orally in July 2007 that he painted this work while on Monhegan Island in the early 1970’s, near “the shacks, where the lobstermen stored their gear and that is shows Manana Island in the background. SIZE: 15-3/4” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90385 SM (1,500-2,000)

CLEMENT DREW (American 1806-1889) “MINOT’S LIGHT, NORTHEAST GALE”. Oil on canvas scene shows waves crashing onto white lighthouse and ship with half sail in angry seas sailing by. Signed lower right. Titled and signed on reverse and dated “1889”. Housed in a replacement gilt decorated wood frame. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from Marine Arts Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts, 1980. SIZE: 8” x 12”. CONDITION: Wax relining, minor inpainting, very good. 9-29658 MD (1,500-2,500)

CLEMENT DREW (American, 1806-1889. “THATCHER’S ISLAND LIGHT, CAPE ANN”. Oil on academy board seascape shows two sailboats in rough seas going by the twin lighthouses of Thatcher’s Island off Rockport, Mass. Titled and signed on reverse and dated “1884”. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 9-1/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29659 MD (1,500-2,500)

CLEMENT DREW (American, 1806-1889) “BOSTON LIGHT”. Unsigned oil on academy board seascape shows a three-mast ship with partial sails going by a tall white lighthouse with connected buildings on point of land. Title on reverse with a Boston, Mass board label on reverse. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 9” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29660 MD (1,500-2,500)

CLEMENT DREW (American, 1806-1889) “MORNING SEA-BOSTON LIGHT”. Oil on canvas scene shows a tranquil harbor scene with tall ship and other sailboats next to tall white lighthouse on small island. Pinkish white clouds and blue sky. Housed in a fine deep gilt carved wood frame. Signed on back canvas with title and artist name and dated indistinctly. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 9” x 12”. CONDITION: Wax relining, very good. 9-29699 SM (1,500-2,500)

EDWARD LOYAL FIELD (American, NY, 1856-1914) PASTURELAND UPSTATE NEW YORK. Oil on heavy paper fall pasture scene with rolling hills. Most likely a Catskills or Hudson River Valley scene, probably from the 1880’s or 1890’s. Signed “E. L. Field” lower right. Housed in a reproduction antique-style gilt gesso frame. Ex the Estate of E. L. Field, (Tovar collection number 20). Field studied in France under Carolus-Duran. After returning to the U.S., he became a full member of New York’s prestigious Salmagundi Club. SIZE: 8” h x 10” w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90621 SM (1,250-1,750)

JAMES P. MICHAEL (American, 20th Century) LOW TIDE MALDON. Oil on board depicting sailing vessels at low tide. Signed lower right. The reverse with original old paper label, “James Michael/11 Wellingford(?)/Chelmsford”. SIZE: 8-3/4” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Generally very good to excellent. 9-90617 SM (1,000-2,000)

TADEUSZ RYBKOWSKI (Polish, 1848-1926) CRIMEAN SCENE OF TWO SOLDIERS WITH TROIKA. Very nicely rendered oil on panel, depicting a wounded Crimean soldier in a straw-lined litter drawn by a horse with Troika, another soldier tends to him in the snow. Signed lower left, “TAD. RYBKOWSKI, 1877”. In original Eastlake-style frame with lovely gilt gesso design and black and gilt decorated liner. Retains old paper label on reverse. SIZE: 6-1/2”w x 4-1/2” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90616 MD (2,750-3,750)

HUGO KAUFFMAN (German, 1844-1915) “THE CONVERSATION”. Oil on wood panel depicting a craftsperson talking to a caped old man; a cat watches attentively at their feet. Painting is signed, “ h. K.” in the upper left on the door panel and also appears to be dated “’69”. Framed in a beautiful original, carved, gold gesso frame. An old paper label is affixed to the reverse of the panel. SIZE: 6-1/2”w x 8-3/4” h. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-90619 LG (5,000-8,000)

FRANCIS GARAT (French, born 1870) A SCENE IN PARIS. Watercolor on paper depicting a large monument with winged runner atop. Numerous old Parisian stone buildings in the background and a busy thoroughfare with innumerable people and horse-drawn carriages. Signed lower right. Framed in contemporary ornate, gilt gold frame. SIZE: 10-1/4” x 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-90618 MD (2,750-3,750)

GEORGE WRIGHT (BRITISH, 1860-1942) THE START. A monochromatic oil on canvas depicts six horses with mounted jockeys about to start the race. A man in the foreground in derby hat, perhaps the starter. The painting is signed, “G. WRIGHT” in lower right in modern antiqued gesso frame. SIZE: 12” x 18”. CONDITION: Generally very good. A couple of teeny paint rubs in lower left. 9-90620 MD (3,800-4,800)

NIEK VAN DER PLAS (Dutch, 1954-) SUMMER BEACH DAY. Large oil on wood panel beach scene shows several beach goers on colorful blankets and chairs with beach umbrellas. Three sailboats are seen on a turquoise ocean. Signed lower right “Van Der Plas”. Also branded with signature on back of panel. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 23-1/2” x 31-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74580 MD (4,000-6,000)

NIEK VAN DER PLAS (Dutch, 1954-) RELAXING AT THE BEACH. Oil on canvas summer beach scene shows several beach goers on chaise lounges, colorful blankets, towels and umbrellas. Signed lower right “Van der Plas”. Brand mark to edge of back canvas. Housed in a wide silver gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 15-3/4” x 19-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74581 MD (2,500-3,500)

BERNARDUS JOHANNES BLOMMERS (Dutch, 1845-1914) CHILDREN AT THE BEACH. Oil on wood panel beach scene shows several children playing on the beach. Three boys are seen with toy boats on a tidal pool. A young girl stands beside. Other beachgoers are seen along a large sandy beach under blue sky. Signed lower right “Blommers”. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame with silver lining. SIZE: 9” x 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Generally very good, one small ding to left edge. 9-72955 LG (4,000-6,000)

HENDRIK-WILLEM MESDAG (Netherlands, 1831-1915) GATHERING SEAWEED. Oil on canvas scene shows a mother and daughter that have gathered seaweed approaching a small fishing boat that has landed on a beach. A single figure is in the back and one tends to the sail. Several sails are seen on horizon under a colorful sky and a point of land is seen on the left side. Signed lower left “H.W. Mesdag”. Housed in a large wide gilt modern French style frame. SIZE: 11-3/4” x 17-3/4”. CONDITION: The original canvas has been cut and has an old canvas relining. The painting is dirty and needs restretching due to looseness on the stretcher. 9-90642 LG (4,000-8,000)

JACQUES STEPHEN WITJENS (Dutch, 1881-1956) DUTCH HARBOR. Large oil on canvas harbor scene shows several large Dutch sailing ships moored at the end of a harbor lined with house. A number of smaller fishing vessels are seen on right side and a solitary rowboat with man is seen on left. Signed lower right “Jacques Witjens Stephen”. Housed in a simple flat gold liner. SIZE: 39-1/2” x 63”. CONDITION: One patch to reverse with corresponding inpainting. Good. 9-73562 MD (3,500-5,000)

AUGUSTO CHARTRAND (DUBOIS) (Cuban 1828-1899) FISHING ON THE MALANGES RIVER. Outstanding and rare work from one of the three acclaimed Chartrand brothers. This work typifies the work of documenting Cuban landscape which is considered the best of his work. Unsigned oil on canvas scene shows a river bend with large tree having hanging vines and moss on right bank, the large roots partially exposed. Above the tree is a camp with a fire and cauldron cooking. In the foreground a young boy holds a post with net attached as a rowboat with four figures as one man releases the net across the river. Two other sailboats are seen on the calm water. The river is palm tree lined with lush vegetation all under a blue and light cloud sky. Housed in its original period gesso decorated outstanding frame. PROVENANCE: From a fine Downeast Maine home. Prior to this, owned by the owner’s of a Cuban sugar plantation in the 1800’s. Believed to have been purchased from the artist. REFERENCE: This work is sited in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Inventory of American Painting and Sculpture database (Control Number: IAP 17960008). SIZE: 16-3/4” x 22”. CONDITION: Original canvas has a patch on reverse which supports a 1/2” slit in center of river. Some fine craquelure, otherwise very good. 9-74837 HP (20,000-40,000)

AUGUSTO CHARTRAND (DUBOIS) (Cuban 1828-1899) MALANGES RIVER LANDSCAPE, 1875. Outstanding and rare work from one of the three acclaimed Chartrand brothers. This work typifies the work of documenting Cuban landscape which is considered the best of his work. The scene shows a river boat with local Cubans pulling and rowing a boat laden with barrels and having two others at rear of boat; one steering and one fishing. The river has high cliff side with lush vegetation on the left and the right side with a shallow sand and rocky bar with palm trees. A colorful exotic egret is seen near the water. The river in the distance curves left and light is shown on the distant bank all under a blue and white cloud sky. Initial monogrammed “AC” and dated “1875” in the lower left corner. The original title, probably was on back of original canvas but can not be seen due to relining. Housed in its original period gesso decorated outstanding frame. PROVENANCE: From a fine Downeast Maine home. Prior to this, owned by the owner’s of a Cuban sugar plantation in the 1800’s. Believed to have been purchased from the artist. REFERENCE: This work is sited in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Inventory of American Painting and Sculpture database (Control Number: IAP 17960008). SIZE: 16-3/4” x 22”. CONDITION: The canvas has been relined with an old relining and restoration to a 9” x 12” “L” shaped tear. The work was poorly done and it is in need of a new restoration. 9-74836 HP (20,000-40,000)

AUGUSTO CHARTRAND (DUBOIS) (Cuban 1828-1899) “SUNSET MATTEANZAS HARBOUR, 1875”. Outstanding and rare work from one of the three acclaimed Chartrand brothers. This small work typifies the work of documenting Cuban landscape which is considered the best of his work. This small scene shows a panoramic view of a river harbor with two mast schooner off a cliff side house. In the distance is a city under large mountains, all under a sky filled with soft colors with the foreground having detailed vegetation and rock outcroppings. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame. Accompanying this lot is the original gesso decorated frame which has some losses. PROVENANCE: From a fine Downeast Maine home. Prior to this, owned by the owner’s of a Cuban sugar plantation in the 1800’s. Believed to have been purchased from the artist. REFERENCE: This work is sited in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Inventory of American Painting and Sculpture database (Control Number: IAP 17960008). SIZE: 8” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74835 HP (5,000-10,000)

AUGUSTO CHARTRAND (DUBOIS) (Cuban 1828-1899) “NAARDAM (HOLLAND), 1875”. Outstanding and rare work from one of the three acclaimed Chartrand brothers. This oil on canvas scene is of a canal with boats and people. The canal having houses beside and ships moored in the distance. Each vessel has a number of figures on deck and there is a woman greeting two men on one ship. The right side shows a workhorse with driver towing a boat with a house beyond. A fine detailed rendering. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Augusto was known to travel throughout the world and this no doubt was a result of one of his European visits. Housed in a modern gilt wood frame. Accompanying this lot is the original gesso decorated frame which has some losses. PROVENANCE: From a fine Downeast Maine home. Prior to this, owned by the owner’s of a Cuban sugar plantation in the 1800’s. Believed to have been purchased from the artist. REFERENCE: This work is sited in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Inventory of American Painting and Sculpture database (Control Number: IAP 17960008). SIZE: 8-1/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74834 HP (5,000-10,000)

NARCISSE VIRGILE DIAZ DE LA PENA (French, 1808-1876) THE FAGGOT GATHERER. Outstanding oil on canvas landscape shows a figure gathering wood in a grove of trees next to a dirt road with farm in the distance. Billowy white clouds are seen with spots of blue sky. Signed lower right “N. Diaz”. Housed in its original wide multiple layer gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: One patch to reverse with corresponding inpainting. Very good. 9-90500 LG (10,000-15,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO NARCISSE VIRGILE DIAZ DE LA PENA (French, 1808-1876) FOREST INTERIOR WITH FIGURE. Oil on canvas Barbizon style scene shows an opening in thick woods with woodland pool and figure beside. A glimpse of blue sky is seen which reflects in the water. Unsigned. Retaining its original frame with “Diaz” plaque. Housed in a gilt gesso decorated frame with a gilt liner. SIZE: 7-1/2” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90501 SM (1,500-1,800)

ATTRIBUTED TO CAMILLE JEAN-BAPTISTE COROT (French, 1796-1895) “LE BATEAU DE LA VIE” (THE BOAT OF LIFE). Mixed media on paper scene shows a row boat with dog, three men, two women and a child. It rows down a river lined with trees and hills in the background. Signed lower left “Corot”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. The back having an Alfred Brod Gallery label and a typed paper indicating that Mr. Richard Hirsch, curator of the University Art Museum of Texas, in 1972 attributed this painting to Corot on the belief that it was a late study for an oil painting. It was also his opinion that the old man with the hat in the center is a self portrait of Corot. SIZE: 18-1/4” x 26”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90292 LG (4,000-6,000)

EMILE FRIANT (French, 1863-1932) THE VISITING CLIENT. Fine oil on wood panel scene shows an elderly man at the edge of a cabinet maker’s shop. He looks in at a man working on a piece of wood in a vice. A young girl in red dress stands beside him with finger to mouth. A landscape is seen through windows and beyond fence. Signed lower left “E. Friant 1891”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt replacement frame. SIZE: 15-1/2” x 12-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74690 LG (6,000-10,000)

LEON ALPHONSE QUIZET (French, 1885-1955) FRENCH VILLAGE. Oil on canvas scene shows two figures outside a connected stucco building having large trees on one side. signed lower right, “A. Quizet”. Housed in a gilt, molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 29”. CONDITION: Relined, restored with inpainting. A couple of small chips. Otherwise good. 9-74943 SM (7,000-9,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO JEANNE PHILIBERTE LEDOUX (French, 1767-1840) YOUNG GIRL WITH DOVE. Outstanding oil on canvas half portrait of a young girl in a white and rose colored dress holding a white dove to her chest. She wears a double blue ribbon in her brown curly hair. Unsigned. Housed in a French style modern wood frame. A wonderful soft rendering in great detail. SIZE: 18” x 15”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined with masking varnish. 9-90544 HP (30,000-50,000)

PAUL SIGNAC (France 1863-1935) “BARFLEUR”. Ink and watercolor scene shows several boats at low tide in a harbor with large buildings. Lower left is titled and dated “32”, signed bottom right. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame with linen matte and gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 8-1/4” x 11”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90121 LG (5,000-10,000)

GEORGES RENE SINICKI (French 1910- ) TWO FRENCH PICNIC SCENES. 1) Oil on canvas scene shows a young girl with white dress at an outside table with a woman in a colorful summer scene. Signed lower right “Sinicki”. Stamps to reverse from the Galerie Romanet. Housed in a good re-gilt flower decorated frame with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 5-1/2” x 7-1/4”. 2) Oil on canvas scene shows a picnic setting with jug of wine and picnic basket with water beside. Signed lower right “Sinicki”. Stamps to reverse from the Galerie Romanet. Housed in a good re-gilt flower decorated from with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 5-1/2” x 8-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74761 SM (2,500-4,000)

ANTOINE ALPHONSE MONTFORT (French, 1802-1884) SHEPPARD AMONGST EARLY RUINS. Oil on canvas scene shows a Sheppard with five goats in a rocky and grass area with ancient building ruins beyond. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower left “Montfort 1867”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 11-3/4” x 16”. CONDITION: Relined, restored with some inpainting. 9-90426 MD (3,500-4,500)

JOSEPH FELIX BOUCHOR (French, 1853-1937) “DES VIEILLES HADLES-BRITAQUE”?. Oil on canvas scene shows a central village scene with people and livestock. Cows, goats and ducks are seen with people approaching a building. Signed lower right “J F Bouchor”. Housed in what is probably its original fancy gesso decorated frame with name plaque. Backing board has original title and artist name and a label from Ch. Pottier, Paris. SIZE: 13” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73554 MD (4,500-6,500)

IVAN FEDOROVICH CHOULTSE (Russian, 1877-1932) AUTUMN WOODS. Oil on canvas scene shows beech trees with golden brown foliage scattered on a grass covered ground with deep forest beyond. Blue sky lightens the top corner and casts sunlight on the ground below. Signed lower right and dated “22”. Housed in what could be its original bevel wood frame with decorative lining. SIZE: 34-1/2” x 23-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. Professionally cleaned (conservators report available). 9-90399 FP (25,000-40,000)

CONSTANTIN ALEKSANDROVICH WESTCHILOFF (Russian 1877-1954) “OLD FORGE, NEW YORK STATE”. Oil on canvas winter scene shows a small brook winding through snow covered banks dotted with evergreens under a blue and white cloud sky with hillside beyond. Titled lower left and signed lower right “C. Westchiloff”. Housed in a gold painted molded wood frame. SIZE: 22” x 28”. CONDITION: Relined, minor inpainting. Very good. 9-74764 FP (25,000-40,000)

CONSTANTIN ALEXANDROVITCH WESTCHILOFF (Russian/American, 1877-1945) COASTAL SUNSET. Oil on canvas coastal scene shows a sunset behind tall cliffs with sailboats on light capped waves. Foreground has a small beach area. Signed lower left “C Westchiloff”. Housed in a modern gesso decorated antique style frame. SIZE: 10” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Stretched on new stretcher, repair with inpainting on bottom right corner. Otherwise very good. 9-90502 MD (4,000-6,000)

CONSTANTIN ALEKSANDROVICH WESTCHILOFF (RUSSIAN, 1877-1945), OPEN AIR MARKET. Oil on board scene shows a farmer’s -type market on a city street with pedestrian and vendors. Colorful tent tarps are seen and a church is in the background. Signed lower right. Unframed. SIZE: 10-1/2”h x 8-1/2”w. CONDITION: Some surface dirt, generally very good. Small slice off left bottom corner. 9-74767 MD (2,500-4,000)

CONSTANTIN ALEKSANDROVICH WESTCHILOFF (RUSSIAN, 1877-1945), THE STREET MERCHANT. Oil on board scene shows a merchant next to a small tent of wares with nearby white stucco buildings. A small burro carrying produce is tied to a tree all under a blue sky. Signed “C. Westchiloff” on bottom right. Unframed. SIZE: 10-1/2”h x 8-1/2”w. CONDITION: Good, some roughness at very edge of corners. 9-74768 MD (2,500-4,000)

PETR PETROVICH KONCHALOVSKY (Russian, 1876-1956) POSE STUDY NO. 1. Unframed oil/gouache on paper laid on cardboard scene shows a woman in a red and black outfit posing in a seated position against a colorful background having curving forms in red, blue and green with black designs. Signed lower right in Cyrillic and dated “1956”. SIZE: 19-3/4” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with a minor surface fleck in red costume. 9-90394 HP (10,000-15,000)

PETR PETROVICH KONCHALOVSKY (Russian, 1876-1956) POSE STUDY NO. 2. Unframed oil/gouache on paper laid on cardboard scene shows a woman in a red and bluish/portrait bustier with black and red stockings in a semi-nude pose with arms over her head. Colorful background having designs in red, blue, gold and green with black designs. Signed lower right in Cyrillic and dated “1956”. SIZE: 19-3/4” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with a minor surface fleck in red area. 9-90393 HP (10,000-15,000)

ISAAK ILYCH LEVITAN (Russian, 1860-1900) COUNTRY FARM. Oil on wood panel landscape scene shows a farmhouse nestled amongst trees in a field and pasture setting. Water is seen on right side under a white and cloud sky. Signed lower right. Title on reverse in pencil which refers to a village outside of Moscow. Housed in a period gilt carved wood frame. SIZE: 5” x 7”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90400 HP (20,000-40,000)

KONSTANTIN IVANOVICH GORBATOV (Russian, 1876-1945) RESTING IN THE PARK. Watercolor on paper park scene shows a woman in red and blue outfit seated on a park bench. Flower gardens are seen next to a dirt road with a grassy area having a cupola nestled in the corner next to water. Signed center bottom. Housed in a shadowbox type frame with light green linen background. SIZE: 17-1/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Light wrinkles, generally very good. 9-90395 FP (20,000-25,000)

KONSTANTIN IVANOVICH GORBATOV (RUSSIAN, 1876-1945), RUSSIAN RIVER TRAFFIC. Oil on board scene shows number of covered boats, several with sails on a cold water river with snow-lined banks. A large building with onion-topped domes is seen on bluff with other buildings under gray skies. Signed lower left in Cyrillic, 191? (1916 or 1917). There is writing on the reverse with signature of artist and the date. Unframed. PROVENANCE: A copy of a letter of authenticity in Russian accompanies lot. SIZE: 13-3/4”h x 21-1/4”w. CONDITION: Slight warp to board, otherwise good. 9-90390 LG (15,000-20,000)

ALEXANDRE NIKOLAEVICH BENOIS (Russian, 1870-1960) THE BLUE GATE. Gouache on heavy blue paper winter scene shows a blue cast iron fence with large double door gate leading to snow covered ground with buildings beyond. A light post stands at the side of the entrance and a stone building with green shutters and outside park bench is on right side. Signed lower right and dated “1930”. Unframed. SIZE: Total is 16” x 19-1/2”. Painting is 15” x 18-3/4”. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-90397 HP (15,000-25,000)

WLADYSLAW T. CHEMIELINSKI (Polish, 1895) A PAIR OF WARSAW WINTER STREET SCENES. Pair of oil on canvas scenes show streets covered with snow, people, carts and automobiles on the streets. Both identically housed in decorative molded wood frames. Each signed lower right, “W. T. Chemielinski”. SIZE: 19-3/4” x 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74950 MD (7,000-9,000)

ALEKSANDR ALEKSANDROVICH DEINEKA (Russian, 1899-1969) HIGH JUMP. Pastel/Gouache on heavy paper scene shows a red and blue track and field high bar being successfully jumped by a woman in black and red track attire. She is seen against a blue sky background over a green field stadium setting. Signed in Cyrillic bottom right and dated “62”. SIZE: 14-1/4” x 19-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90392 LG (2,000-4,000)

MSTISLAV VALERIANOVICH DOBUZHINSKI (Russian, 1875-1957) AWAITING AN ARRIVAL. Unframed watercolor on paper scene shows a young girl in blue dress looking out through a fancy iron railing onto an elegant driveway entrance which is flanked with tall sculpture on large columns. Green trees are seen in the background under a light blue and cloud sky. Signed in Cyrillic lower right and dated “1938” and with a title that appears to read “Vilno”. SIZE: 12-3/4” x 9”. CONDITION: All over spot foxing, otherwise good. 9-90398 LG (2,000-4,000)

ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF) (Russian, 1892-1990) “4 CHINESE GIRLS “TAPESTRY””. Unsigned gouache costume design showing the Chinese influence in a dragon decorated blue and yellow costume with headdress. Pencil inscribed “Presentation 4 Chinese Girls Tapestry Different Colors”. A letter from Jim Konoske Consulting indicating the piece comes from the Estate of Charles Lemaire. Erte and Lemaire were associates who worked together. This is one of the eleven designs by Erte which were given to Mrs. Teree Peck of Palm Springs. There is a stamp to the left of the head from Weldy Paris, 18 Rue Saulnier. Housed in a modern black frame with wide linen matte and inner gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 12” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73555 LG (3,500-4,500)

ANTHONY OBERMAN (Dutch, 1781-1845) STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS, BIRD AND BUTTERFLY. Unframed oil on canvas Dutch still life of urn of flowers. Colorful flowers including roses, chrysanthemums, and blue, white and purple wild flowers. Lion decorated pedestal urn rests upon a tabletop which has one flower and a finch type bird which looks up at a butterfly. At the right edge of table is signature of the artist “A. Oberman”. A wonderful example of this Dutch artist’s work. SIZE: 32-1/2” x 22-1/4”. CONDITION: Relined with several layers of restoration and masking varnish. Good. 9-73565 LG (12,000-16,000)

UNSIGNED (Italian, Possibly 17th Century or Earlier) OLD MASTER WITH SKULL AND LION. Oil on wood panel shows a man with white hair and white beard clutching a stone in his right hand with a white cloth draped body. He holds a tall crucifix in his left hand while his red hat and coat are resting below. A book is open with the works “Domin Eclamr Exavdi Mevs Orato AD Nemen V”. A human skull rests on the bottom corner of the book just above a lions head. A landscape with cave is the backdrop. Single wood panel has two supporting cleats on the back. SIZE: 31-1/2” x 25-1/4”. CONDITION: There are cracks which have chipped edges and some light chipping elsewhere. 9-73561 LG (10,000-20,000)

UNSIGNED (Italian, Before 1800’s) OLD MASTER OF MOTHER AND CHILD. Oil on canvas portrait of a young woman dressed in a red robe with white scarf. She holds an infant in her arms with a blue cloth. Housed in a 20th Century gilt molded wood frame with arched top. SIZE: 32-1/2” x 28-3/4”. CONDITION: Good with craquelure and some spot inpainting. 9-73560 MD (4,500-6,000)

SIGISMOND KOLOS-VARY (Hungarian 1899-) MEDITATION I. Mixed media abstract scene shows a figure near bridge over water with sun. Signed lower right “Kolos-Vary 1973”. The piece appears to be gouache and pastel. Housed in a metal modern frame. SIGHT SIZE: 21-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Slight water stain in right corner. Good. 9-74868 MD (3,000-4,000)

UNSIGNED (Flemish School, 17th Century) “LA MADONE AUX CERISES”. Oil on canvas Old Master Madonna & Child scene shows a woman holding child sleeping after nursing. She wears a red cape and there is an apple and cherries in the foreground. A black curtain is partially revealing a landscape scene with castle and hills. Unframed but retaining an old stretcher. Canvas has been stitched in the center. SIZE: 21-1/2” x 17-1/4”. CONDITION: Inpainting and restoration with several open cracks. 9-90065 SM (1,000-2,000)

UNSIGNED (South American, 18th/19th Century) DIVINE ARTIST. Early unframed oil on canvas scene shows a white bearded artist with ballet and easel with painting. He is painting a scene in front of him of a cherub on cow. Behind him are two angels and a Madonna & Child is revealing themselves from the clouds above. SIZE: 38” x 28-1/4”. CONDITION: Five old patches to reverse, corresponding inpainting with other areas of inpainting. Cleaned with areas of paint loss. 9-90401 LG (1,000-3,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO JAN LIEVENS (Dutch, 1607-1674) PORTRAIT OF SIR ANTHONY VAN DYKE (Flemish, 1599-1641). Oil on canvas half portrait of a young Van Dyke seated looking over his left shoulder with a gold chain on his dark robe. He wears a mustache and goatee and has long brown hair. The painting is signed illegibly lower left which may be the initials of Jan Lievens. Lievens was a student of Van Dyke and we are told that there are two portraits by Lievens of which one is accountable. Housed in what is purportedly a 17th Century frame that is carved wood with gilt surface. SIZE: 25-1/4” x 20-1/2”. CONDITION: Relined. Restored with inpainting. 9-90545 (20,000-30,000)

CHRISTIAN WILHELM ERNST DIETRICH (German, 1712-1774) THE VISITOR. Oil on wood panel interior scene shows a family seated around a fire, an open window reveals a visiting traveler holding a walking stick. The man of the house lights his pipe with ember tongs while the mother sits next to a child and another woman looks out at stranger. Unsigned. Panel has an old wood cross-hatched cradle where it holds two old cracks together. Housed in a 19th Century gesso decorated frame with old name tag of artist. SIZE: 17” x 13-1/4”. CONDITION: Alligatored varnish layer, some inpainting with masking varnish. Good. 9-72900 LG (5,000-8,000)

SALVADOR SANCHEZ BARBUDO (Spanish 1857-1915) “LA VISITA AL CARDENAL”. Oil on canvas scene shows an elegant man and woman presenting themselves to someone off canvas, presumably a Cardinal. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 15-3/4” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Some chips and varnished over chips, relined and inpainting. 9-90212 MD (3,500-4,500)

JOAQUIN SOROLLA Y BASTIDA (Spanish, 1863-1923) SAIL BOAT AT VALENCIA. Oil on masonite small scene shows a sailboat near flat shoreline with two figures. Signed lower right, “J. Sorolla”. Housed in a modern gilt, molded-wood frame. SIZE: 5-1/2” x 8”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74981 SM (1,500-2,500)

PETER KORNBECK (Danish, 1837-1894) WINGED LION OF SAINT MARK, VENICE. Outstanding oil on canvas scene shows the tall columned monument with a winged lion atop in a Piazza with the section of a columned building on the left which we believe is the Lireria Sansoviniana. A sailboat is moored to the right and nineteen people are seen at various points of the painting. Some sitting below the monument, some strolling and some working. A nice light blue sky with a background of the canal and large buildings. Signed lower left “P Kornbeck 1886”. Housed in a gold gilt wood frame with velvet shaped matte. SIGHT SIZE: 11” x 18-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73559 LG (7,500-10,000)

PETER KORNBECK (Danish, 1837-1894) ITALIAN COURTYARD. Outstanding unframed oil on canvas Italian scene shows an arched entrance to a courtyard. The entrance has children playing, women conversing and, an ox cart with produce. Beyond is a white stucco building with bell tower with tall mountains in the background. Signed lower right “P Kornbeck” and dated. SIZE: 10” x 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Some minor spot inpainting, very good. 9-73558 MD (4,500-5,500)

GIOVANNI SIGNORINI (Italian, 1808-1858) ANIMAL KINGDOM. Outstanding oil on canvas nature landscape shows a grassy topped rocky stream bank having a group of animals and birds resting. The animals include seven large deer, rabbit, porcupine, three ducks, an egret, white ibis and woodpecker. This scene is all encompassed in a mountain and tree landscape under white and blue sky. Signed lower right and dated “1850”. Housed in a period decorated gilt frame. The canvas signed on reverse “Giov. Signorini Firenzy 1850”. Also a exhibition label of “Paintings Kept By Signor F. De Tivoli”. SIZE: 20-1/2” x 26-1/4”. CONDITION: Several old canvas patches to reverse, inpainting, old restoration with some unattended splits, craquelure, generally intact. A wonderful example by this important artist. 9-90387 LG (8,000-12,000)

FELICE CASTEGNARO (Italian, 1872-1958) TWO COASTAL SCENES WITH CHILDREN. Identically housed in original gilt carved wood frames with gilt liner. Both retaining their original exposition labels from 1935. Both are signed on reverse with the artist name and “Venizea”. Also the boards have exhibit label. Oil on board scene shows a green field area with water beyond. Each having a family group seated with goat. Signed lower left. SIZE: 9” x 13”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74957 HP (8,000-12,000)

ANTONIO FONTANESI (Italian, 1818-1882) “PUESTA de SOL EN AVIGLIANA”. Oil on board early evening landscape shows a grass covered hut with figure outside the small door in a Barbizon type landscape. Sun is setting with a colorful sky. Signed lower right “A. Fontanesi”. Housed in its original gilt gesso decorated frame with brass artist and title plaque. Several labels to reverse including “B. Bernasconi Buenos Aires”. SIZE: 17-1/4” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with one small clip to right corner edge. Framed very good with minor corner damage to gesso on frame. 9-73564 LG (6,500-8,500)

SILVIO FACCIOLI (Italian, 19th/20th Century) AFTER THE CONCERT. Oil on wood panel shows a finely dressed maid holding feather duster under her arm and simulating playing a clarinet in her hands. A man with a broom sings in the background. The interior scene shows a concert hall with French style armchairs and large columns. The foreground shows an assemblage of different instruments left in place by the musicians. Signed lower right, unframed and having a wonderful detailed style. SIZE: 14-3/4” x 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good with a couple of light scratches. 9-74372 MD (1,500-3,500)

PETRO PAVESI (Italian, Early 20th Century) CARDINALS VISIT WITH THE POPE. Wonderful interior watercolor shows two Cardinals having tea with the Pope. Library setting has a fancy interior with bookshelves and hung tapestry. Chairs and table rest on a fine Caucasian Oriental rug. Signed lower left “P. Pavesi 1901”. Housed in a nice gesso decorated period frame with gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 17-1/4” x 12-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90020 (1,000-2,000)

G. GIUTTI (Italian, 19th Century) NAPLES HARBOR. Fine watercolor scene shows several fishing boats on dry beach with Naples in the background and volcano spewing smoke. Signed lower left. Housed in a black and walnut stained wood molded frame with wide matte having a gilt liner. SIGHT SIZE: 6” x 11”. CONDITION: Good. 9-74959 SM (800-1,200)

UNSIGNED (Italian, 19th/20th Century) PAIR OF NAPLES HARBOR SCENES. The pair of gouache scenes show a tranquil waters lined with buildings and a smoldering volcano. The scenes are from different angles and show a busy harbor with several types of boats. Identically housed in black-stained, molded wood frames with gilt liners and dark brown mattes. SIGHT SIZE: 9-1/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74887 SM (1,200-1,500)

CHARLES VETTER (German, 1858-1936) SPRING FESTIVAL – FLOWER GIRLS. Outstanding oil on canvas scene shows a procession of young girls in fancy dress walking towards viewer holding flowers in hand. Several elegantly dressed women and men are beside. A large group of people are seen in background holding flags. The scene is framed by a canopy of flowering trees. Signed lower left “C. Vetter Munchen, 94”. Unframed. SIZE: 27” x 19-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good, professionally cleaned, minor spot inpainting. 9-74898 HP (9,000-12,000)

ADOLF SCHILL (German 1848-1911) THE LEPIDOPTERIST. Outstanding oil on mahogany panel shows a well clothed man with tri-corner hat standing beside a green closed gate holding a butterfly net and a tin container. He looks up at a sign “Passage Interoit” beyond the sign is a flowering tree with bright yellow butterfly. He contemplates the trespass. Signed upper right “A. Schill”. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt modern frame with artist plaque. SIZE: 17-1/4” x 13-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74744 MD (1,250-1,750)

EDUARD KASPARIDES (Austrian, 1858-1926) THE COURTSHIP. Large unframed oil on canvas scene shows a young maiden being wooed by a young man wearing a green hat with feather. They sit together in a tavern interior. Both are nicely dressed. Signed lower left E. Kasparides”. SIZE: 33-1/4” x 26-1/4”. CONDITION: Craquelure, two old patches to reverse, some inpainting. Good. 9-74671 MD (2,000-3,000)

HANS BUTTNER (German 1850-1891) “GOING TO THE MEET”. Fine oil on canvas scene shows a man on horseback with a man beside holding two hunting dogs by leash while many dogs are surrounding the horse. Several riders on horseback are seen in background. All are under cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right “H. Buttner 1876 Munchen”. Housed in its original fancy frame with title and artist cartouche. SIZE: 19-1/4” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74879 LG (6,500-8,500)

AUGUST VON SIEGEN (German, 1850) CITY MARKET. Oil on wood panel daytime scene shows a street and square filled with merchants displaying their produce on blankets. Many people are seen mingling around the merchants against a group of tall stone buildings with fancy roofs. Signed lower right “Aug. Siegen”. Housed in a fancy French style old frame. SIGHT SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74755 MD (2,500-3,500)

AFTER ADOLF CONSTANTINE BAUMGARTNER-STOILOFF (German/Austrian/Russian, 1850-1924) WINTER ASSAULT. Oil on canvas scene shows three horses pulling a covered wagon led by men with spears. A group of military men with flags and covered wagons behind. All in a winter snow landscape. Signed lower left “A. Baumgartner-Stoiloff”. Housed in a lemon gold old frame. SIZE: 19-3/4” x 27-1/2”. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-74996 SM 9-74996 (1,000-2,000)

UNSIGNED (Continental, 19th Century) ENLISTING FOR THE VOYAGE. Outstanding oil on tin interior scene shows two men next to table with boat model and register book. Five boys are seated across the table and one is pondering signing the registry. A nice detailed, colorful scene. Housed in a fine gilt period frame and original French label with title is affixed to the back. Also penned with the word “Jordan” which may be the artist. SIZE: 12-1/4” x 15-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74565 LG (3,000-5,000)

UNSIGNED (Continental School, 19th Century) THE LOVING FAMILY. Oil on canvas interior scene shows a mother with infant in lap with arm around young girl who hugs the baby. A cradle is seen on one side and a stone fireplace with fire and hanging kettle. A cat stares at the fire and light shines through an unseen window on the family. Housed in a fine gesso decorated period frame having a Herbert E. Feist New York City label. SIZE: 16-1/2” x 20-3/4”. CONDITION: Relined, inpainting, craquelure with heavy varnish. Good. 9-74562 MD (3,000-4,000)

E. A__? (Continental School, 19th Century) THE UNRULY CLASSROOM. Large oil on canvas. Interior scene shows a female teacher with “switch” in hand seated next to a standing boy who is crying. Fifteen children are seen misbehaving. A chair has been knocked over with books and papers scattered. The interior scene is a well appointed room. Signed lower right indistinctly. Also appears after the signature is the word “Munich”. Housed in a gesso-decorated gilt wide frame. SIZE: 33-1/2” x 42-1/2”. CONDITION: Inpainting. Otherwise very good. 9-74686 MD (2,000-4,000)

UNSIGNED (European, 19th Century) SUMMER REST. Large oil on canvas scene shows a farmer and wife resting beside a river with bridge in background. Low mountains are seen under a blue and cloudy sky. A think grove of trees is behind the figures and the foreground has a cow with calf, chickens with chicks and ducks. Housed in a fancy gesso-decorated gold frame. SIZE: 34-1/2” X 52-1/2”. CONDITION: Relined. Inpainting, otherwise good. 9-74945 MD (6,000-8,000)

IN THE MANNER OF JAMES SEYMOUR (British 1702-1752) THE PRINCE OF WALES AT NEWMARKET 1797. Outstanding large 19th Century oil on canvas panoramic scene shows the Prince of Wales in an elegant carriage pulled by six white horses in the center of a large field and slight hill. There are many horses and riders galloping and being led. Other spectators are seen in a carriage and on foot. The English hillside in the background under a blue and cloud sky. Unsigned and by an accomplished hand. Housed in a fine modern gilt molded wood frame with title plaque. SIZE: 23-1/2” x 49-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with some inpainting. Relined. 9-74766 HP (5,000-10,000)

BASIL NIGHTINGALE (British, 1864-1940) “EQUINE FROLIC”. Fine watercolor of three horses running and jumping in a grassy field with open gate just beyond. Birds fly overhead in a cloud and blue sky and a farm is seen in the distance. Signed lower right and dated “1882”. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with highlighted matte. SIGHT SIZE: 15-1/4” x 22-1/2”. CONDITION: Small 1/2” repair to left side, otherwise very good. 9-74770 MD (2,000-4,000)

R. PERCY (British, 19th Century) GOMSHALL, SURREY. Oil on canvas English landscape shows a connected farmhouse with two figures beside. Trees and field are seen under cloud and blue sky. Housed in a fancy French-style gesso decorated frame with name plaque. SIZE: 20” x 30”. CONDITION: Relined. Inpainting. Very good. 9-74682 MD (2,000-2,500)

H. WHITAKER REVILLE (British, Late 19th Century) RICHMOND-KINGSTON COACH. Outstanding unframed watercolor scene shows a black and yellow fancy coach pulled by four brown and white horses. They are seen in full gallop pulling the stagecoach right to left. Eight men and women are seen aboard and the coach line is written on the door. Also stage stops are written at edges of seats. The backdrop is an English summer landscape. Signed lower right “H. Whitaker Reville, 1898”. SIZE: 11-3/4” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good with left top corner water stain. 9-74951 MD (4,000-6,000)

H. MURRAY (British, 19th/20th Century).STUCK IN THE SNOW. Fine watercolor shows a stagecoach laden with passengers and luggage, stuck in a snowdrift. A man from a nearby house walks with shovel to help. The sign indicates they are between London and Brighton. Signed lower left, “H. Murray”. Nicely housed in a decorative gilt frame with a watercolor highlighted matte. SIGHT SIZE: 1-1/4” x 17”. CONDITION: Good. 9-74962 SM (800-1,200)

TALBOT HUGHES (British, 1869-1942) “THE NEW DRESS”. Wonderful interior oil on canvas scene shows a woman admiring her new dress which she is seeing in the mirror on her for the first time. The dress has Oriental influence with colors of ivory, red and magenta. She is adorned with jewelry and appears ready for a formal night out. The vanity has a porcelain dresser set and upholstered chair sits under an edge of a window. Signed lower left. Wonderfully housed in a period gesso decorated wide frame with gilt liner and having an artist and title plaque. Back of stretcher has a paper indicating that this was the property of the “Marquess of Tweeddale”. SIZE: 22-1/2” x 16-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73553 LG (5,000-7,000)

STANHOPE ALEXANDER FORBES (British, 1857-1947) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN. Unframed oil on canvas half portrait shows a young woman looking to the side wearing a white hat with flower trim. She stands in front of a window with a leafy trellis to her left. Unsigned front. Signed on back of canvas “SA Forbes”. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Some losses at stretcher edge, generally good. 9-73802 MD (3,000-5,000)

FREDERICK SANDYS (British 1832-1904) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN. Oval oil on canvas shoulder length portrait shows a young woman with brown hair having an ivy laden headband. She looks left and wears a green shirt with gold collar. A blue sky landscape-type background. Signed bottom right with initials and dated “1859”. Also signed and initialed on back of stretcher. Housed in an oval reeded frame. SIZE: 23-1/2” x 19-3/4”. CONDITION: Some old restoration, inpainting. In need of restoration. 9-90199 MD (3,000-5,000)

DOROTHEA SHARP (British, 1874-1955) “STUDY FOR “VIVI AT PLAY” 1926”. Oil on canvas interior scene shows a young blonde haired girl in green dress holding doll in one arm and walking stick in other. A ball sits on rag runner, doorway is background. Titled at bottom center “Vivi”. Bottom right dated with artist cipher and signed “Dorothea Sharp”. Back of canvas has title, date and artist name. Housed in a gilt oak frame. SIZE: 22” x 18-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90187 (3,500-4,500)

ARTHUR BRANDISH HOLTE (British, 19th Century) “EARLY SUMMER”. Oil on canvas summer landscape shows a stream beside a field with cows, large trees and grasses. A farmhouse is seen in the distance with a flock of birds under a colorful blue sky. Signed lower left. Also signed, titled and dated “1872” on back of canvas. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame having title, artist’s name and dated “1874”. SIZE: 16” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74563 MD (2,750-3,500)

UNSIGNED (English 19th Century) PAIR OF ENGLISH FARM/TAVERN SCENES. Identically housed in gesso decorated frames with glass fronts and gilt lining. The oil on canvas scenes show a large thatch roof building with men, women and children outside. A variety of horses are seen and other farm animals including chickens, dogs and donkey. The scenes have trees and far away fields all under blue white cloud sky. Very much in the Herring style. Both frames retain an Antoine’s Art Gallery Montreal label. SIZE: 9” x 13”. CONDITION: Craquelure, otherwise very good. 9-90091 SM (1,800-2,400)

HENRY PETHER (British, 1828-1865) MOONLIGHT CAMPFIRE ON THE RIVER. Oil on canvas nighttime scene shows a full moon with dark sky shining light on a river with cliff side mountains and castle. Boats are moored on left side to dock, a boat navigates the river and a large bonfire is being tended to by two men that can be seen on right side. Unsigned. Housed in an antique gold frame. SIZE: 15” x 20”. CONDITION: Relined, restored with inpainting. Very good. 9-74356 SM (1,200-1,800)

UNSIGNED (English School, 19th Century) ENGLISH LANDSCAPE. Oil on board scene shows a large pasture with tree lined edge and two large trees. Two figures are seen in woods gathering wood. Housed in an antique gesso decorated gilt frame. Board having a William Macghi? label to reverse. SIZE: 17” x 21”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, discolored varnish. Edges with chipping. Fair to good. 9-74586 SM (1,200-1,600)

JAMES HERON (British-1919) WHARF AT ALEXANDRIA. Large oil on canvas scene shows a city at the edge of water with boats and wharfs. A steam and sail ship is seen off buildings all under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed on lower right “J. Heron”. Housed in its original fancy flower decorated gilt gesso wide frame which retains its original artist plaque. Retains an original label on reverse with title. SIZE: Canvas: 25-1/2 X 37”. Outside frame size: 39-1/2” x 51”. CONDITION: Minor gesso loss to frame and light craquelure. Very good. 9-90546 SM (1,000-2,000)

VANESSA BELL (United Kingdom, 1879-1961) BRIDGES CROSSING THE THAMES. Oil on canvas laid on wood panel scene shows an arched stone bridge over river with other similar bridges beyond. Signed lower right “V.B.”. Inscribed on back of board “From V.B. 25 Dec. 1946”. Housed in a simple molded wood gilt frame. SIGHT SIZE: 12-1/2” x 21”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74849 MD (3,000-5,000)

ALFRED FONTVILLE DE BREANSKI JR. (British, 1877-1957) “SNOWDON AND THE GLASLYN RIVER, N. WALES”. Outstanding oil on canvas landscape scene shows a winding river lined by fields, grasses and trees having a herd of cows grazing with a tall peaked mountain backdrop. A wonderful late summer scene with blue sky and white clouds. Signed lower right. Titled and signed on back of canvas. Housed in what appears to be its original carved and gilt fancy frame. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: 9-74500 Very good to excellent. 9-74500 HP (5,000-10,000)

MASON HUNTER (British, 1854-1921) BUSY HARBOR. Large oil on canvas scene shows several single mast fishing boats on a tranquil ocean. Foreground boat shows a number of people on board with sails up. Signed lower left “Mason Hunter” with what possibly may be “09”. Appears to have an illegible title on back of canvas in black paint. Housed in a magnificent period frame with original gilt and fancy gesso decoration and gilt liner. Frame with a paper label “Alex. Drysdale Carvers & Guilders”. SIZE: 28” x 36”. CONDITION: Craquelure, edges have been strip line reinforced. Very minor spot inpainting. 9-73563 LG (5,000-7,000)

THOMAS COLMAN DIBDIN (British, 1810-1893) “ABBEVILLE”. Watercolor street scene shows a large cathedral in background with busy street in foreground. Store fronts line both sides. People in carriages on a dirt street. Titled and signed lower left with date “1877”. Housed in a modern burl type frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 21-1/4” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90023 MD (1,500-2,500)

THOMAS COLMAN DIBDIN (British, 1810-1893) “AMIENS”. Watercolor scene shows a large cathedral in background with houses in foreground with a man fishing in a city river with bridge and people. Signed lower left. Titled and dated “1877”. Housed in a modern burl type frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 21-1/4” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90024 MD (1,500-2,500)

EDWARD WILLIS REDFIELD (American, 1869-1865) NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA CANAL. Wonderful oil on canvas colorful scene shows a canal with riverboat winding through tree lined banks, one bank having a dirt roadway. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Housed in a period carved wood arts & crafts style gilt frame having name plate “EW Redfield”. On reverse is attached a letter of authenticity from Dr. Tom Folk as follows: “To Whom it May Concern: (May 25, 2004) The painting of the canal, oil on canvas, 16 x 22 inches, inscribed “E.W. Redfield”, lower left, and dated 1907 in pencil on the stretcher, is an authentic work by Edward W. Redfield, and will be included in my forthcoming catalogue raisonne on the artist. Both the signature and the date are apocryphal. This painting should be dated circa 1898. I have seen several 1890’s Redfield paintings with apocryphal signatures and dates. The painting probably depicts the canal near New Hope, Pennsylvania. A canal boat with a shadowy figure is on the viewer’s center right, and there are two other shadowy figures walking further down the towpath (center left). The painting is painted with spring colors. The painting comes with a period frame, with name plate “E.W. Redfield”. Yours truly, Thomas C. Folk”. SIZE: 16” x 22”. CONDITION: Very good, cleaned with very minor speckle inpainting. 9-74349 FP (50,000-75,000)

EDWARD WILLIS REDFIELD (American, 1869-1965) MONHEGAN WINTER. Oil on board winter scene shows snow covered rocky coast with bluish-green water. Signed lower right “E. W. Redfield 1936”. Some writing on back of board in pencil- not decipherable. Housed in a fine replacement Arts & Crafts style gilt frame. A fine example of this artist’s work. SIZE: 11” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good, cleaned. 9-73664 LG (12,000-14,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO KENNETH R. NUNAMAKER (American, 1890-1957) WINTER IN PENNSYLVANIA. Large oil on canvas winter scene shows a freshly snow-covered landscape with a road lined by large trees, houses and snow covered pastures. Signed lower right with initials “K. N.”. Housed in what appears to be its original gilt, molded wood frame. The stretcher pencil marked “NO. II”. SIZE: 27” x 37”. CONDITION: Small area in road with scratch/chips, craquelure, otherwise very good. 9-74980 LG (5,000-7,500)

WALTER EMERSON BAUM (American, 1884-1956) “EDGE OF THE OLD DAM AT SELLERSVILLE”. Oil on board scene shows flowing water over rocks with a tree lined bank. Signed lower right “WE Baum”. Titled and signed on back of board. Also several taped titles “River Valley No 10”. Housed in a carved wood frame. SIZE: 8” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74350 MD (4,000-6,000)

HARRY MARTIN BOOK (American, 1904-1971) “SLACKWATER NEAR MILLERSVILLE, PA”. Large oil on canvas Pennsylvania winter landscape shows a red covered bridge next to a colonial style stone homestead. A tree covered hill is the backdrop against a blue sky. Signed bottom right “Harry M. Book, 1940”. Titled on reverse of stretcher. Housed in a carved gilt period frame. SIZE: 28” x 34”. CONDITION: Discolored varnish, otherwise very good. 9-74718 SM (800-1,200)

ATTRIBUTED TO ELIZABETH NOURSE (American, 1859-1938) COMING FROM THE FIELD. Fine watercolor portrait of a farmer with scythe over shoulder and water cask in hand. He stands in a green field with a wooded background. Signed lower right “E.N.01”. Housed in a gilt decorated oak frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 24” x 13-1/2”. CONDITION: Paper has a bleed through watermark “Whatman”. Foxing to the sky, otherwise very good. MD 9-90182 (3,000-5,000)

R. BENJAMIN JONES (American, 1936-) PENNSYLVANIA FARMER. Gouache portrait of a farmer in brownish/gray outfit wearing a straw hat with gray band and having a long white beard. Signed bottom right. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame with double matte. Back having an artist sticker/label. SIGHT SIZE: 17” x 8”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-90117 SM (800-1,200)

ELISHA TAYLOR BAKER (American, 1827-1890) ALONG THE LONG ISLAND SHORE. Oil on canvas scene shows two windmills with large building on shoreline edge. A fire blazes at the edge with a sailboat beyond. On the right side are seen a line of sailboats with a building having a turret. Left side shows a distant town/city with domed and spire buildings. Two rowboats and a barrel are seen below the windmill under an early evening sky with pink and white clouds. Signed lower right with conjoined “ET Baker”. Housed in a modern carved wood frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Relined, inpainting line in sky. Very good. 9-74502 LG (12,000-15,000)

JOHN BUNYAN BRISTOL (American, 1826-1909) AUSABLE LAKE, NEW YORK. Oil on canvas lake scene shows a small sailboat on calm water with mountain background and green tree shoreline in foreground. Lifting clouds and mist blanket some of the mountain view. Signed lower right “J B Bristol”. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 30”. CONDITION: Five small patches to reverse with corresponding inpainting, visible stretcher lines. Very good. 9-74361 LG (6,000-8,000)

GEORGE WALLER PARKER (American, 1888-1957) “DAWN (ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS)”. Oil on canvas scene shows the beginning stages of the day with hints of light over a snow covered Adirondack tree and snow covered scene. Signed lower left and dated “1918”. Original label on reverse from the Corcoran Gallery of Art Seventh Exhibition 1919. Housed in a gilt wood and gesso decorated frame with title and artist plaque. SIZE: 24” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74765 LG (1,500-2,500)

WHITNEY MYRON HUBBARD (American, 1875-1965) “IN SHORE, LONG ISLAND SOUND”. Oil on board coastal seascape shows a rocky shoreline with three sailboats in full sail close to shore and on calm water. Medium and light blue sky. Signed lower left. Also pencil titled and signed on reverse. Housed in an antique gilt decorated frame. SIZE: 5” x 7”. CONDITION: Some inpainting to sky, otherwise very good. 9-74420 SM (1,000-1,500)

DAVID DAVIDOVICH BURLIUK (American, 1882-1967) LONG ISLAND STREET”. Watercolor scene shows a man and woman with cow on street with several houses at edge of water. Iris are seen in foreground. Signed lower right “Burliuk”. Housed in a modern gilt frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 11-1/4” x 17”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73710 MD (1,500-2,000)

R K BECK (American, First half of the 20th Century) VIEW OF SAG HARBOR, NEW YORK. Oil on canvas scene shows a town at the end of an inlet with tidal flats under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower left “RK Beck”. Housed in a gesso decorated art nouveau period frame. We have been told that this is a scene of Sag Harbor, New York. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good with very minor speck inpainting. 9-73545 SM (1,400-1,800)

VLADIMIR LEBEDEV (American, 1910-1991) BUSY NEW YORK STREET. Oil on canvas street scene shows many people and cars on a busy intersection in what appears to be New York City. A storefront with neon sign “Village Bar” is on the corner. Signed lower left “V. Lebedev 1952”. Housed in a modern gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 24” x 30”. CONDITION: Several patches to reverse with restoration and inpainting. Good. 9-90238 MD (5,000-7,000)

ALSON SKINNER CLARK (American 1876-1949) CITY BEYOND THE FARM. Oil on canvas board spring time scene shows a mother and daughter next to a connected farmhouse under tall trees with colorful leaves. On the horizon line there is a city, possibly New York with tall buildings and spires. Signed lower right “Alson Clark”. Housed in a modern gilt carved wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90240 MD (4,000-6,000)

HENRIETTA DUNN MEARS (AMERICAN, 1877-1970), “BROOKLYN, WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE”. Oil on masonite scene shows a large bridge spanning the east river connecting Brooklyn with the lower eastside of Manhattan. Several boats are docked next to a wharf with piled high cargo. Appears to be an early morning scene with some lights shining signed lower right and titled on label on reverse. SIZE: 19-1/2”h x 23”w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90262 LG (4,000-6,000)

BELLE DE TIREFORT (American, 20th Century) CENTRAL PARK IN WINTER. Oil on canvas board scene shows a one horse carriage proceeding through snow covered road with New York City skyline partially obscured by wind swept snow. A tree shows the power of the wind. Signed lower right “De Tirefort 62”. Housed in a bluish-gray wood frame with white liner. SIZE: 24” X 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90259 LG (4,000-6,000)

MARTHA C. WALTER (American, 1875-1976) ELLIS ISLAND. Oil on masonite. Scene shows a crowd of immigrants crowded in a interior of a building. Signed lower left. Housed in an antique gold frame. SIZE: 10-1/2” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90266 MD (3,000-5,000)

HAROLD JACOB BRUDER (American, 1930-) “A TIME OF MIRACLES”. Large oil on canvas scene shows a New York City scene with a wide street lined by buildings with cars and pedestrians. Titled and signed on reverse of canvas and dated “2/76”. Housed in a simple wood frame with gold plastic edge. SIZE: 48” x 60”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90307 MD (3,000-5,000)

FRANK COOKMAN WRIGHT (American, 1904-) PLAZA HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY. Oil on canvas scene shows the fountain in front of the Plaza Hotel in NYC. American flags are flying and people are seated at the edge of the fountain. Signed lower right. Description of the scene is on the back of the stretcher. Housed in a gilt period molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 30”. CONDITION: One old patch to reverse with corresponding minor inpainting. Otherwise very good. 9-90253 SM (1,500-2,500)

EDMUND ELISHA CASE (American, 1844-1919) NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE. Oil on canvas scene shows a couple standing by a fancy iron fence in garden setting looking across to the skyline of New York City with an ocean liner on the water between. Signed lower left “E. E. Case”. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90267 SM (800-1,000)

MARGO HOFF (American-Mid 20th Century) BALCONY VIEW NEW YORK CITY. Oil on canvas view of New York City looking from a balcony across a wide street with cars and tree lined water. A white pigeon in foreground is seen on a fancy wrought iron balcony railing. Signed lower left “M. Hoff”. Housed in a partially painted blue molded wood frame. SIZE: 30” x 15”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90301 SM (1,000-1,500)

LEON LOUIE DOLICE (NEW YORK, 1892-1960) TWO WORKS: EAST RIVER AND NEW YORK SKYLINE. Pastel on paper scenes, pencil signed lower right. One shows a colorful east river view of the skyline with sailboats and spotlight. Wonderful colors of blue, yellow, peach and green. The other showing sailboats on the river with only a faint tracing of the skyline under a light purple and yellow haze. SIZE: 12”h x 19”w. Unframed. CONDITION: Generally very good. One has small water spots in right bottom corner. 9-90094 SM (1,500-2,000)

JOHANN BERTHELSEN (American, 1883-1972) “CENTRAL PARK, NYC”. Pastel scene shows tall buildings beyond water and trees. Lights shine and reflect on water. Pencil signed lower right and dated “1940”. Housed in its original stepped silver gilt wood frame with matte. Back having a removed but retained Salmagundi Club Exhibit label with artist and title. SIGHT SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Some of the pastel coloring has lifted and is present on inside of glass and some waves in paper. 9-90019 (3,000-5,000)

SCHOOL OF JOHANN BERTHELSEN (American, 1883-1969) “NEW YORK IN WINTER”. Oil on canvas board scene shows New York buildings and pedestrians in heavy snow. American flag flies off building on right. Housed in a good gilt modern frame. Signed lower right. SIZE: 16” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73248 SM (500-1,000)

JOHN GEORGE BROWN (American, 1831-1913) SHARING THE BREAD. Oil on canvas scene shows two boys in a park setting. One is seated in an Adirondack style chair and is breaking a slice of bread while another looks on. A shoeshine box is at their feet. Signed lower right “JG Brown”. Housed in an antique gilt period frame. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Several patches to reverse, restored with inpainting, signature enhanced. 9-74903 HP (40,000-50,000)

HARRY P. SUTTON JR. (American 1897-1984) THE PIANO PLAYER. Wonderful interior oil on canvas scene shows a girl in blue dress practicing on a mahogany piano. She has left her chair with knitting work beside. The room is well appointed and the door is open to a woman listening. Signed lower right “Sutton”. Housed in a modern carved gilt frame. With Guido Frame Studio label. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74884 HP (12,000-16,000)

HARRY P. SUTTON JR. (American 1897-1984) BY THE LIGHT OF THE WINDOW. Outstanding oil on canvas interior scene shows a woman sitting on a windowsill which is bathed with outside light, a chair stands beside her. Window shade is partially down. A wonderful composition with great color. Signed lower right “Sutton”. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood modern frame with Guido Frame Studio label. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74883 HP (12,000-16,000)

MARGUERITE STUBER PEARSON (American, 1898-1978) ANTICIPATING THE RECITAL. Large oil on canvas interior scene shows a woman seated on an Empire sofa wearing an elegant blue gown. A gold decorated harp stands beside. A staircase is her backdrop and the interior scene is filled with fine furnishings. Signed lower right. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74579 HP (14,000-18,000)

ISABEL PARKE BRANSON CARTWRIGHT (American, 1885-1966) “YOUNG MOTHER”. Oil on canvas interior scene shows a mother with infant in arms seated in a director’s type chair in front of a full length window with shear curtain. Signed lower left “Isabel Branson Cartwright”. Appears to be housed in its original flat painted frame. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good with spot inpainting in background. 9-72241 MD (6,000-9,000)

LIONEL WALDEN (American, 1861-1933) HAWAIIAN COASTLINE SURF. Outstanding large oil on canvas coastal scene shows large waves crashing on shoreline rocks with a point of land beyond. An evening sky with wonderful color technique showing the various stages of waves and water. Signed lower left. Housed in a heavy gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 25-1/2” x 36”. CONDITION: Patch to reverse, inpainting with a semi-restored tear in one wave. Otherwise good. 9-74881 FP (40,000-60,000)

NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978) CATCHING HIS EYE. Watercolor and light oil illustration on paper laid on board scene shows a woman in Spanish type dress with shawl, fan, black and gold dress and shoes and silk stockings. She looks over her shoulder with a smile at a man dressed in brown Army outfit with hat and coat. His hand is at his chin pondering what the evening shall bring. Between them is lush tropical plants. Signed bottom right “Normal Rockwell”. Unframed. PROVENANCE: Purchased in Washington, DC in the mid 1900’s by Mr. Mario Barros Van Buren, a member of the Chilean Legation in New York who, later in his career became Ambassador to New Zealand (1985). SIZE: 23-1/2” x 16-3/4”. CONDITION: 1-1/2” split in the top center margin, appears to have some paint loss at edges and woman’s arm. 9-74421 FP (15,000-25,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951) A TIME FOR HIRES ROOT BEER. Outstanding illustration depicting a family on a porch area seated in wicker chairs with table pouring glasses from Hires Root Beer bottles. Several bottles rest on the wicker table. Probably reminiscent of a Sunday after church relaxation. The painting is on plywood, back having pencil notations “Chas. E. Hires Co.” with a date “9/16/19”. Housed in a molded wood frame. SIZE: 25” x 24”. CONDITION: Bottom section has lifting veneer with one section missing from outer right corner. Good. 9-74953 FP (25,000-30,000)

HERBERT MORTON STOOPS (American, 1888-1948) EXCHANGING THE SHOES. Fine large oil on canvas illustrative scene shows the interior of a shoe repair shop. A man has brought in shoes to be repaired and looks at another pair. His horse and carriage wait outside the window in the evening of winter. Signed lower left. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame behind glass. A nice example by this illustrator who worked for Blue Book, Collier’s and Cosmopolitan. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90278 LG (6,000-8,000)

FRANK CHEYNE PAPÉ (British, 1878-1972) ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION FROM “ALI BABA”. Outstanding pen and ink illustrations for a double full page illustration. The left side titled “He apologized to the Captain”. Scene shows Ali Baba amongst a group of his men in a fantasy type setting. The right side with caption “For having led him on a fruitless expedition” showing a man bowing with a number of Ali Baba’s men and guardsmen. Bottom has “Ali Baba M.S. P21”. Each are mounted to a hard board. Outstanding examples of this artist’s illustration work. PROVENANCE: Consignor’s family acquired directly from the artist. IMAGE SIZE: 12-1/2” x 9”. PAPER: 13-3/4” x 10”. BOARD: 16” x 11”. CONDITION: Images are very good, boards with some damage to corners. 9-74650 MD (4,000-6,000)

FRANK CHEYNE PAPÉ (British, 1878-1972) ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION FROM ALADDIN. Outstanding pen and ink illustrations for a double half page spread. The left side with caption “Lifting up the cup of wine he drained it to the last drop”. Scene shows an elegant woman on a sofa with wine glass on a balcony setting. The right side with “Then fell back without the slightest struggle” and marked “Aladdin M.S. P53”. Scene showing a man with falling goblet dying on a sofa on a balcony setting. PROVENANCE: Consignor’s family acquired directly from the artist. IMAGE SIZE: 6-1/2” x 9”. BOARD: 10” x 12-1/2”. CONDITION: Some light foxing on left page, otherwise very good. 9-74649 MD (1,500-2,500)

AUGUST BLESER JR. (American, 1898-1966) “I KNEW A GIRL LIKE THAT”. Oil on canvas original illustration courtroom scene shows an attorney addressing a jury while a woman sits testifying in front of a judge. Four white blocks, one at each corner, remain for text. Label from original backing indicating title and used in the May 1937 Redbook Magazine. Signed middle left. Housed in a stepped silvered frame. SIZE: 32” x 46”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90120 MD (3,000-5,000)

LU KIMMEL (American, 1908-1973) A PRIVATE CONVERSATION. Large illustration oil on canvas mounted on board scene shows a man and woman conversing outside a general store. An Afro-American man appears to listen in from close by. Signed lower right. Housed in an ebonized carved wood and gilt modern wide frame. SIZE: 44” x 40-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90223 MD (3,000-5,000)

J. L. LOVEDAY (American, 1st Half of 20th Century) VALENTINE ILLUSTRATION. Gouache on board illustration shows an elegant woman seated with fan being courted by a gentleman in fancy outfit with walking stick. A heart is their backdrop. Stamped on reverse “Drawing by J. L. Loveday, Chicago, Ill”. Housed in a gilt, molded wood frame with matte. SIGHT SIZE: 21-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Good. 9-74946 MD (3,000-4,000)

C. CLYDE SQUIRES (American, 1883-1970) DOWN PAYMENT ON THE NEW HOME. Black and white oil on canvas illustration shows a man writing out a check while his wife gives him a hug. Both seem very happy in their new home. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine modern ebony hand carved frame with gold liner. Canvas is stamped “July 1 1914”. SIZE: 27” x 22”. CONDITION: Very good with some inpainting. 9-90228 MD (1,500-2,500)

ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000) “HOT JAVA FOR TWO”. Oil on board Western scene shows a campfire with coffeepot next to a saddle leaning against a tree, two cups and cowboy hat all under a late evening sky. Signed lower right. Titled and signed on reverse as well. Housed in a canvas covered wood frame. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74949 SM (2,500-4,000)

ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000) “LEAVING THE OLD HOMESTEAD”. Large oil on canvas scene shows young man saying goodbye to his parents and dog. The homestead is seen behind them in a summer landscape with western mountains in the background. Signed lower left. Also signed and titled on the reverse. Housed in a paint decorated molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74944 MD (2,500-4,000)

BARTON (American 20th Century) AFRICAN THEME ILLUSTRATION. Fine watercolor on board scene shows a plantation owner with plantation in back, elephants, a lion hunting and an embrace. Signed center right “Barton”. This appears to be a book cover or a move poster on the theme of Lord Jim. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame with linen and silver lining. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74878 SM (600-800)

REBECCA (Beck) FALCONER (American, First half of the 20th Century) ARCHIVE COLLECTION OF WORKS. Collection includes a number of original pieces in different mediums. Some indicating their use in advertising format, others unidentified. Includes “Smart Living Miami” (poster?); One piece stamped “Becky 315 Touhy Ave. Park Ridge, Ill”; Original cover illustration for the Chicago Sunday Tribune Magazine of Books; “Tinker Toys” ad indicating “Sold to Toy Tinkers Inc. 1935”; Fire Engine illustrations; “Sun-Maid Raisins”; Cover sketch for Raggedy Ann book; Other Raggedy Ann illustrations; Some having correspondence from the Western Juvenile Book Department; Group of oval silhouettes which were possibly used for playing cards/greeting cards; Original artwork with example of the Noah’s Ark game box; Goodyear advertisement; Nine small sketch books; Cartoon book “Dear Diary by Becky”; Original illustrated book “Tick-Tock”; Correspondence from the E E Fairchild Corporation (playing card mfg) with original illustrations of playing cards and examples; and more. Works done in 1930’s & 1940’s. Also included are two works signed “Evans L. Krehbiel” who may have been Rebecca’s husband. SIZES: Range from 3” h to 24” h. CONDITION: Generally good, shows some wear. 9-74380 MD (1,000-1,500)

LEE W. ZEIGLER (American 1868-1952) THE FOUNDING FATHERS. Oil on wood panel mural study shows a procession led by a figure on horse with a procession of American patriots. The center theme shows Liberty with flags. Unsigned. Housed in a fine carved wood and gilt antique-style frame with title and artist plaque. SIZE: 16-1/2” x 44-1/2”. CONDITION: There are several chips at lower and upper borders, generally very good. 9-74750 MD (2,000-3,000)

ROSALIE (ROSA) BONHEUR (American, 1822 – 1899) COMANCHE RED RIVER. Water-colored pencil sketch of a native American brave standing holding a shield, bow & arrows in one hand and a spear in the other. Pencil titled above figure. Signed lower right “Rosa B-” and dated lower left “1876”. Housed in a gilt frame with watercolor highlighted matte. SIGHT SIZE: 9” x 5-1/2”. CONDITION: Some wrinkling to paper. Generally very good. 9-90001 MD (5,000-7,000)

TROY DENTON (20th Century) INDIAN WARRIORS. Large oil on canvas western scene shows three Native Americans on horseback in traditional warrior garb including headdresses, bow & arrows, moccasins, and spears. Signed lower left “Troy Denton”. It is our understanding that this name was used as a pseudonym for other artist’s work. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 48” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74034 MD (1,000-2,000)

JERRY RINESS (American, 1935-) NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIOR. Fine detailed oil on board shows an Indian Brave standing beside water reflecting a colorful sky. He wears traditional costume including a colorful vest, leggings and moccasins. Feather and bead decorated hair roach. Signed lower right. Housed in a wonderful carved wood frame with gilt inner border. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIGHT SIZE: 19-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-74028 MD (1,000-2,000)

MICHAEL C. MCCULLOUGH (American, ) POTS AND DEER KACHINA. Outstanding large unframed oil on canvas painting shows six different Native American decorated pots and a Kachina doll. Pieces are labeled “Zuni; Mesa Verde A. D. 1100; Hohokam A.D. 1000; Acoma; Mimbres Bowl A.D. 1100; Hopi, and Deer Kachina”. Signed lower left. Also with artist name and address on back of canvas. McCullough is a contemporary artist working in Placitas, New Mexico Choctaw nation area. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 30” x 60”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-74138 LG (1,000-2,000)

JOE FERRARA (American, 1932-2004) WINTER ROUNDUP. Oil on board western winter scene shows two cowboys on horseback and several steer walking across snow covered ground with mountain background. Broken barb wire fence is seen in foreground and the wind is whipping the recently fallen snow. Signed lower right “Ferrara”. Housed in a molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 30”. CONDITION: Several light scratches, sections fluoresce under blacklight which may have been finishing touches by the artist. Generally good. 9-74719 SM (400-600)

THOMAS HILL (American, 1829-1908) MOUNT SHASTA IN THE DISTANCE. Unframed oil on canvas western scene shows a snow covered mountain beyond a hillside with trees and crevice. Foreground with rocks and fallen tree. Signed lower left “T Hill”. SIZE: 22” x 28-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good with minor inpainting. 9-74600 LG (10,000-20,000)

JACK VAN RYDER (American, 1899-1967) DESERT LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas scene shows a flower covered and cactus desert leading to Mesa type mountain under a light blue and white cloud sky. Nice pastel pallet. Signed lower right. Housed in a period carved wood and gilt frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Relined, minor spot inpainting. Very good. 9-90092 MD (2,750-3,250)

GUSTAVE CIMIOTTI JR. (American, 1875-1969) PALA MISSION, CALIFORNIA. Oil on canvas board California scene shows the Mission at Pala having a two bell tower with other buildings and fountains. Mountains are in the background and colorful flowers are throughout the scene. Signed lower right “Cimiotti”. Housed in a modern gilt frame. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74983 MD (2,000-4,000)

COLIN CAMPBELL COOPER (American 1856-1937) CALIFORNIA MISSION. Unsigned oil on wood panel scene shows a red roofed white stucco building with arch openings, colorful flower lined lawn and large tree. Housed in a period gesso decorated frame and having written on the back panel the artist’s name. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74546 SM (1,500-2,000)

GARY LANG (American, 1960-) “MERCED RIVER, YOSEMITE”. Oil on masonite scene shows the canyon floor with river and trees. Steep cliffs are seen in the background with a splash of blue sky. Signed lower left and titled on reverse. Housed in partial gilt and painted black frame. SIZE: 18-3/4” x 23-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74677 MD (1,500-2,000)

CHARLES THELLER WILSON (American, 1855-1920) REDWOOD FOREST. Large oil on canvas California scene shows a dirt road winding through tall trees. Light breaks through and shines on road and sides of trees. Signed lower right “CT Wilson, Humboldt 1900”. Housed in an antique original reeded edge wide gold frame. SIZE: 30” x 45”. CONDITION: Very good with one small patch to reverse. 9-74850 SM (1,500-2,000)

NORMAN HENRY YECKLEY (American, 1914-1994) WESTERN DESERT. Oil on canvas scene shows a sandy desert with cactus and bushes leading to baron tall mountain peaks under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower right. Nicely housed in a textured partial wood gilt frame with white liner. SIZE: 24” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74886 SM (1,200-1,500)

HENRY CURTIS AHL (American, 1905-1996) “VIEW FROM SUMMIT COLD SPRING TRAIL, SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA”. Oil on canvas board shows a summer landscape with mountains, water and fields. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90316 SM (600-1,000)

HENRY CURTIS AHL (American, 1905-1996) “LOPEZ LAKE S. L. OBISPO CO. CALIF.”. Oil on canvas shows a lake at the base of green rolling hills with mountains beyond. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90315 SM (600-1,000)

JOSEPH KLEITSCH (American, 1885-1931) CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE WITH EUCALYPTUS TREES. Oil on canvas scene shows several eucalyptus trees on a hillside with green pasture below under a multi-color sky. Signed lower right “Kleitsch”. Housed in its original carved gilt frame. SIZE: 21” x 17”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74484 FP (50,000-70,000)

BIRGEN SANDZEN (American, 1871-1954) COLORADO ASPENS. Unsigned oil on canvas board scene shows trees on a grassy point of land with water and tree-lined shore. Green hills in the background under puffy white clouds and a blue sky. A light pastel palette in a nice spring/summer scene. The back has a penciled poem and pen calligraphy and “doodles”. Written on back is “Birgen Sandzen”. Housed in a good, modern, carved gilt frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. 9-74942 LG (20,000-25,000)

HAROLD M. CAMP (American, First quarter of the 20th Century) CALIFORNIA HILLSIDE. Large unsigned oil on canvas landscape scene shows a green grass hillside having some large boulders with trees on its upper side. Viewer looks over the clear hillside to white billowing clouds in a shaded blue sky. Identified on stretcher “Painted by Harold Camp About 1914, Canada”. Housed in a molded wood frame. For a similar painting see artist on Askart. SIZE: 30” x 36”. CONDITION: Relined with some inpainting, craquelure, good. 9-74201 MD (3,000-5,000)

ALFRED JACOB MILLER (American, 1810-1874) “FREMONT LAKE WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS”. Unsigned oil on canvas western scene shows a lake with natural rock monuments, an island with campfire and the foreground having an Indian brave and squaw with canoe. Also a canoe being paddled by a man beyond. Bright sun peaks out behind clouds with upper blue sky. Housed in a modern fancy gilt frame. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 16” x 21”. CONDITION: Relined, 1” x 1/4” chip to bottom left edge. Otherwise good. 9-73934 LG (5,000-8,000)

JOHN M. GAMBLE (American, 1863-1957) CALIFORNIA COASTLINE. Oil on canvas scene shows a sandy beach and curving coastline with tall mountains. Probably a scene of Santa Barbara. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine period gilt frame. SIZE: 15-1/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good, relined with inpainting in sky. 9-90594 LG (5,000-10,000)

CHARLES PARTRIDGE ADAMS (American, 1858-1942) “SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS”. Large oil on canvas mountain scene shows partially snow covered peaks reflecting a pink sunset, a crescent moon is seen under a blue sky and shadows are cast on the mountains backside. Signed on reverse of canvas and titled on the stretcher. Housed in a gesso decorated period fame which is “as is”. San Juan Mountains are located in Colorado. SIZE: 36” x 29”. CONDITION: Craquelure good with surface dirt. 9-74553 MD (4,000-6,000)

KARL SCHMIDT (American, 1890-1962) “LIVE OAKS AND THE POPPIES-CALIFORNIA”. Oil on board scene shows a sloping field with orange poppies, the edge having tall oaks under a blue and white cloud sky with blue mountain background. Housed in its original frame which has the artist and date inscribed at bottom center. Painting is signed lower left “Karl Schmidt 1916”. Back having original title. Also an artist stamp dated “Mar 1916”. SIZE: 7-1/2” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73725 LG (4,000-6,000)

FREEMONT F. ELLIS (American, 1897-1985) WESTERN LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvasboard scene shows a small grove of trees with grass and hills beyond. Signed lower right. Housed in a reproduction carved and gilt frame. SIZE: 9” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90586 MD (2,000-4,000)

GUY ROSE (American, 1867-1925) CALIFORNIA COASTLINE. Oil on board scene shows a ocean bay surrounded by mountains under colorful sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a deep walnut Victorian frame with gilt liner. SIGHT SIZE: 4-1/2” x 6-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90275 MD (2,000-3,000)

HENRY (Harry) LAVENDAR ADOLPHUS CULMER (American, 1854-1914) WESTERN SPRING LANDSCAPE. Fine oil on canvas scene shows flowering trees in a pasture setting with cows and farm. Backdrop is steep snow covered mountains under a blue sky. Signed lower left “HLA Culmer 1891”. Culmer resided in Utah and painted throughout the west. Housed in a stained wood frame with dark liner. SIZE: 16” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good with small chip in sky, craquelure. 9-90005 MD (2,000-2,500)

JEAN JACQUE PFISTER (American, 1878-1949) CYPRESS POINT. Oil on board coastal scene shows Cypress trees and rocks in foreground looking down onto crashing waves on rocks. Signed lower left “J J Pfister”. Housed in a fine reproduction carved and gilt wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 9”. CONDITION: Very good with discolored varnish. 9-90587 (800-1,200)

CLARENCE KEISER HINKLE (American, 1880-1960) CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas mounted on board. A valley is seen with houses and cultivated fields with a green hill beyond. Signed lower right “Hinkle”. Pencil dated on reverse “May 30, 1920”. Housed in a modern gold frame. SIZE: 6-1/2” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90274 SM (600-800)

CHILDE HASSAM (American, 1859-1935) “STREET SCENE IN TOLEDO, SPAIN”. Watercolor scene shows three connected buildings on a street having several figures and mules. A blue mountain is seen in the background. Signed upper left “Childe Hassam 1910”. Housed in a nice French style modern frame. Attached to back of cardboard backing is the original framing label from “M. Knoedler & Co. New York City” with title and artist. Also a Vose Galleries of Boston label. SIZE: 6” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74955 FP (45,000-55,000)

EASTMAN JOHNSON (American 1824-1906) THE HOMESTEAD. Oil on heavy paper scene shows a house with porch in back of a gated entrance with wood fence. A figure will wheelbarrow sits in front of gate post. Signed lower right with an “E”. Housed in what appears to be its original matte in a replacement gilt frame. Scene is painted with rounded top corners which conforms to the matte. PAPER SIZE: 6-3/4” h x 10-3/4” w. SIGHT SIZE: 6” x 9”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74908 HP (20,000-30,000)

JOSEPH HENRY HATFIELD (American 1863-1928) DOLL TIME. Outstanding oil on canvas interior scene of a young girl with light blue and white dress standing with a travel doll cradled in her arms and looking down at a washbowl with doll which is in half view. Another doll lays on a white covered sofa with large gold and red pillows. Signed lower left and lower right “J H Hatfield”. Housed in a gilt decorated period molded wood frame. SIZE: 37-1/2” x 22-1/2”. CONDITION: Left stretcher line is visible. Two small patches to reverse with inpainting. Very good. 9-74952 FP (25,000-30,000)

L G LAMUR (19th/20th Century) PREPARING FOR BED. Outstanding oil on canvas interior scene shows a young girl with long brown hair sitting on her bed wearing a turquoise nightgown and brushing her hair with a yellow brush. A French style headboard is seen against a printed wall paper wall. Signed lower right “L G Lamur”. Housed in a modern gilt carved wood frame with Guido Frame Studio label. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good with minor inpainting. 9-74899 FP (25,000-35,000)

MARY ROSAMOND COOLIDGE (American, 1884-1978) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN. Fine oil on canvas portrait shows a seated woman wearing an orange dress with black sheer arms. A mink stole is draped over her shoulders and she is seen against a flower pattern background. Housed in a fine gilt carved wood frame having a Guido Frame Studio label. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good, some inpainting, relined. 9-74577 MD (6,000-9,000)

HARRIET B.? (American, First Quarter of the 20th Century) THE RED DOLL. Oil on canvasboard interior scene shows a young girl in brown dress seated in a ladder-back chair holding a doll in red dress and red hat. Signed bottom right “Harriet” with the last name illegible but starting with “B”. Housed in a mahogany molded wood frame. SIGHT SIZE: 19” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good with masking varnish and some inpainting. 9-90210 MD (2,000-2,500)

WALTER BLACKMAN (American, 1847-1928) PORTRAIT OF A GYPSY. Outstanding oil on canvas shoulder portrait of a young woman with red scarf in hair and lavender and white dress. Side view shows her wearing a gold hoop earring and gazing to the right. A nice light yellow to blue background. Signed upper left. Housed in what is probably its original antique gesso decorated gilt frame. Retains its original label which is affixed to back. SIZE: 21” x 17”. CONDITION: Inpainting, very good. 9-90193 MD (3,500-4,500)

WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (American 1869-1941) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN. Oil on canvas half portrait of a woman in a red dress. She looks off to the right against a green and black background. Signed lower right “Paxton”. Housed in a gilt wood frame. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90264 MED (3,000-5,000)

JOHN FREDERICK KENSETT (American, 1818-1872) PORTRAIT OF YOUNG WOMAN. Oil on canvas dark portrait shows a young woman with dark hair and dark dress wearing a printed scarf. Signed in period writing on back of canvas “J. K. 237”. Housed in a partial gilt wood frame with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 24” x 20”. CONDITION: Masking varnish, some inpainting, small chip at center, otherwise good. 9-90255 MED (4,000-6,000)

AIME BAXTER TITUS (American, 1863-1941) THE GREEN DRESS. Oil on canvas scene shows a 3/4 portrait of a young woman in a green dress and white shawl against a brown and green naturalistic background. Signed lower right “A B Titus”. Also initialed on the reverse of canvas “ABT” and titled on stretcher. Housed in a simple molded wood gilt frame. SIZE: 40-1/4” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good with one minor spot of inpainting in background. 9-74541 (2,500-3,500)

AARON DOUGLAS (American, 1899-1979) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN. Watercolor portrait of a young woman wearing a red dress with yellow edge. Signed off shoulder “A Douglas”. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame (having chip to bottom). Douglas was one of the early black artist’s of the early Harlem Renaissance. SIZE: 27-1/4” x 22-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90282 SM (2,000-3,000)

ROBERT BRACKMAN (American, 1898-1980) “END OF DAY”. Oil on canvas 3/4 portrait of a woman at the end of a hard day. Her hand is on her hip and her tank top is loose over shoulder. She looks up, weary from a hard day of work. Signed lower left. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame with linen liner. SIZE: 30” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90218 SM (2,000-3,000)

CHARLES ROSWELL BACON (American, 1868-1913) THE YELLOW PARASOL. Large oil on canvas scene shows a woman in white dress with open yellow parasol. She descends three stairs next to fountain in garden park setting. Beautiful flowers surround fountain area and column gazebo is seen with several figures. Signed bottom right “C. R. Bacon”. Housed in an outstanding 6” carved and gilt arts and crafts style replacement frame. An outstanding soft pastel colored painting with wonderful subject matteter. SIZE: 37” x 45-1/4”. CONDITION: One patch to back. Some inpainting, mostly in sky. Very good. 9-90429 HP (12,500-17,500)

THEODORE M. WENDELL (American, 1859-1932) SUMMER HOME. Oil on board scene shows a large house with connected buildings having expansive lawn with trees and fence. Signed lower right. Housed in an antique carved wood gilt frame. SIZE: 16” x 13”. CONDITION: Generally very good with several small nicks and scratches. 9-74596 LG (15,000-20,000)

JOSEPH MORRIS RAPHAEL (American, 1869-1950) LANDSCAPE FRANCE. Oil on masonite impressionistic scene shows a tall wheat field in the foreground looking out over a landscape with buildings and church. Bright pallet with heavy impasto use. Back of masonite with a Vose Galleries label indicating artist and title. Also a label from J.A. Cooling & Sons, London. Front is signed twice. One “Jos Raphael 1911” and the other “Joseph Raphael 1941”. It is our understanding that the painting had some damage and went back to the artist in 1941 and he signed it at that point also. A copy of a letter from Vose Galleries dated 1969 that confirms that the letter’s mother, in whih the letter is addressed, had purchased two painting by Joseph Raphael from Vose Galleries. Housed in a good arts & crafts style carved wood gilt frame. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good, inpainting. 9-74616 LG (6,500-9,000)

SIGNED (American? 20th Century) “NUDE RECLINING”. Large oil on canvas interior scene shows a woman lying on a bed with a long brown fur covering. A lavender and white cloth extends and covers part of her lower body. Her head is on a lavender pillow and she appears to be asleep. Signed lower right illegibly. Housed in a fine gesso decorated wide frame with linen liner. Stretcher has an early Milch Galleries, New York label and an old Christie’s photo stamp. A fine scene by a very accomplished hand. SIZE: 28” x 36”/ CONDITION: Relined, very good with minor inpainting. 9-90197 HP (9,000-12,000)

PAUL CADMUS (American, 1904-1999) “FRED-III”. Graphite with white highlights nude study of a man from the back side. Titled on left side and signed bottom left. Housed in a black painted wood frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 24” x 17-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90329 HP (10,000-12,000)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “TOWER DOOR”. Stuckey No. 220. Illustrated as the front cover of “The Lithographs of Stow Wengenroth by Ronald & Joan Stuckey”. Lithograph on paper scene shows the lighthouse at Port Clyde, Maine November, 1954. Print is pencil signed and numbered “Ed/50”. Housed in a black painted wood frame with tan matte. Label from previous framing “Rockport Art Association”. IMAGE SIZE: 11-3/4” x 8-3/4”. SIGHT SIZE: 12-1/2” x 9”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90046 MD (2,000-3,000)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “THE CHURCH”. Stuckey No. 170. Illustrated on a full page in “The Lithographs of Stow Wengenroth by Ronald & Joan Stuckey”. Lithograph on paper scene shows the side view of the front of a Wiscasset Maine church October, 1947. Pencil signed and numbered “Ed/60”. Housed in a silver gilt frame with white matte. IMAGE SIZE: 15-1/2” x 11-1/4”. SIGHT SIZE: 16-1/4” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90047 MD (1,000-2,000)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) TWO WORKS: “ROCK-BOUND” & “DUNES AND TERNS”. 1) Stucky No. 284 scene from Ogunquit, Maine March 1963. Scene shows crows flying over a jagged rock edge. Pencil signed and numbered “Ed/25”. Housed in a red and silver decorated frame with canvas type matte. SIGHT SIZE: 13-3/4” x 20-1/4”. PLATE SIZE: 13-1/4” x 19-3/4”. CONDITION: Slight toning. 2) Stucky No. 241 scene from Ogunquit, Maine December 1957. Scene shows terns flying over wind swept dunes with beach beyond. Pencil signed and numbered “Ed/50”. Housed in a black wood frame with gray matte. SIGHT SIZE: 9” x 14-1/4”. PLATE SIZE: 8-1/2” x 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90048 SM (1,000-1,500)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “ONE SUMMER DAY”. Lithograph on paper limited edition scene shows seagulls flying over rocky shore. Scene is of Port Clyde, Maine, January, 1957. Illustrated in Stuckey’s book, No. 236. Pencil signed lower right. Ed/45. Housed in a black molded wood frame with white matte. PLATE SIZE: 9-1/4” x 15-3/4”. SIGHT SIZE: 9-3/4” x 16-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90339 SM (700-900)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “WILD COAST”. Lithograph scene shows crows flying over a coastline with jagged rocks and trees. Pencil signed lower right and numbered ED/60. Stuckey 349, 1973. Housed in a gray simple frame with white matte. PLATE SIZE: 10-1/4” x 15-1/2”. SIGHT SIZE: 10-3/4” x 15-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90340 SM (700-900)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “CAPE ANN WILLOWS”. Lithograph shows a lighthouse and building beyond large willow trees. Pencil signed lower right. The scene is of Rockport, Mass. January, 1947. An edition of 272 and illustrated as number 164 in Stuckey’s Book. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame with white matte. PLATE SIZE: 8-3/4” x 13-1/2”. SIGHT SIZE: 9-1/4” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90341 SM (500-700)

STOW WENGENROTH (AMERICAN, 1906-1978), “NORTH VILLAGE”. Lithograph scene shows a small village next to water with mountains. A boat is seen in dry dock/low tide. A scene of Port Clyde, Maine, 1938. Stuckey #77. From an edition of 60. Pencil signed and number ED/60. Housed in a light gray hinged matte PLATE SIZE: 9”h x 15”w. TOTAL SIZE: 15-3/4”h x 20-1/2”w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90335 SM (700-900)

ROCKWELL KENT (American 1882-1971) “SACCO & VANZETTI”. Pencil signed engraving shows two heads on a pole with crosses in the background. Housed in silver gilt molded wood frame and double matte. IMAGE SIZE: 5” x 3”. SIGHT SIZE: 5-1/4” x 3-3/4”. CONDITION: Light signature and minor foxing. Good. 9-90071 SM (500-800)

THREE WORKS BY CARROLL THAYER BERRY (AMERICAN, 1886-1978). 1) “Fisherman’s Home-Maine Coast”. Pen signed. Shows a home next to dock with lobster boat. Housed in a hinged matte. PLATE SIZE: 7-1/4”h x 9-1/2”w. TOTAL SIZE: 11”h x 14”w. 2) “Old Fort Edgecomb – Maine Coast”. Pencil signed. Scene shows a fort atop a bluff by water. Housed in a white matte. PLATE SIZE: 7-1/2 x 9-3/4. TOTAL SIZE: 10” h x 15”w. 3) Study of houses in original chalk drawing showing houses. Housed in an ivory matte. Unsigned. SIZE: 10-1/2”h x 14”w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90332 SM (600-800)

MARY L. WEISS (American, Early 20th Century) HOLLYHOCKS. Large oil on canvas floral scene shows a large group of colorful white, red and pink hollyhocks. Signed lower right “Mary L. Weiss”. Housed in its original gilt and gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 30” x 28”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74255 LG (4,000-6,000)

FREDERICK M. FENETTI (American 1854-1915) RED AND YELLOW FLOWERS. Oil on artist board still life scene shows yellow and red five petal flowers with green pond lily-type leaves with a deep blue and black background. Signed lower right “F. Fenetti”. Housed in antique gilt frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 10” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90179 MD (2,750-3,250)

WILL HOWE FOOTE (American, 1874-1965) “HYDRANGEAS AND SUNLIGHT 1913”. Oil on canvas scene shows young woman in white and blue dress with a matching wide brimmed hat. She sits in a green wicker chair and looks down at a large arrangement of hydrangeas. A flower trellis is seen as the backdrop. Signed lower left “Will Howe Foote”. Housed in a large heavy gilded replacement frame. SIZE: 30” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-25668 LG (8,000-10,000)

TOM LEWIS (American, 1909-1979) PITCHER OF FLOWERS. Oil on canvas tabletop still life scene shows a white ironstone pitcher filled with wildflowers. Table is covered with a blue cloth and is set against a light olive green background. Housed in a reddish wood carved frame with linen liner. SIZE: 30-1/4” x 25-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90198 MD (2,500-3,500)

RUTH PAYNE BURGESS (American, 1865-1934) WHITE ROSES. Fine oil on canvas still life scene shows a copper mug with open white roses and green leaves. Backdrop has a painting of a white Oriental statue. Signed lower left and dated “1929”. Housed in what may be its original reeded molded wood frame. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74571 SM (2,500-3,500)

ATTRIBUTED TO MARGARETTA ANGELICA PEALE (American, 1795-1882) FRUIT ON A PLATE. Oil on canvas still life scene shows a pear, apple, banana and grapes on a gold trimmed white plate. Unsigned. Housed in a nice period gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 7” x 9”. CONDITION: Very good with some inpainting. 9-74536 MD (2,500-3,500)

ARNOUD WYDEVELD (American, 1823-1888) PEACH AND PLUMS. Oil on board still life scene shows one peach with three plums set on sand and grass background. Signed lower right. Housed in what may be its original gilt gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 6” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74852 MD (1,750-2,250)

DR. Z. T. MILLER (American, 19th/20th Century) “PEARS”. Oil on artist board scene shows pears and a melon on a wood crate top against a dark brown background. Signed lower right “Z T Miller”. Titled and signed on back. Housed in a lemon gold antique frame. SIZE: 12” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good with masking varnish and inpainting. 9-74819 SM (1,400-2,000)

RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (American, 1887-1975) INCOMING FLIGHT. Outstanding oil on canvas wildlife scene shows ten Canada geese descending on a marshy area in front of sand dunes. Three geese are seen in foreground next to water. Signed lower right “Richard E. Bishop”. Housed in a partial gilt original molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 27”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90144 HP (15,000-20,000)

ROBERT VERITY CLEM (American, 1933-) EIDERS IN FLIGHT OVER WAVES. Fine watercolor scene shows 26 black and white ducks flying closely over ocean with peaked and crashing waves under a gray and white cloud sky. Signed lower left “Robert Verity Clem 1970”. Housed in a fine partial gilt molded wood frame with linen and white matte. Label on reverse indicating that it was exhibited at the Gibbes Art Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIGHT SIZE: 13-3/4” x 29”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-74123 MD (2,000-4,000)

ROBERT VERITY CLEM (American, 1933-) “PEREGRINE FALCON”. Large gouache scene shows a Peregrine falcon perched atop shore lined rock with sea grasses and ocean beyond. Sky has gray and white clouds. Signed lower right and dated “1968”. Housed in its original white washed natural wood frame with thin matte. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIGHT SIZE: 27” x 41”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74172 MD (2,000-4,000)

WILSON HENRY IRVIN (American, 1869-1936) HARVEST TIME. Fine oil on board fall harvest scene shows several stacks of corn in a hillside field lined with colorful trees. All in a dash-poinalist type style technique. Signed lower left “Irvin”. Housed in an outstanding modern wide gilt molded frame with multiple molding designs. SIZE: 20-1/4” x 20-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74549 LG (7,000-10,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HENRY TWACHTMAN (American, 1853-1902) IMPRESSIONISTIC SUNSET LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows a sunset, wispy trees, and small pond. Signed lower left “J. H. Twachtman” which is a later addition. Housed in a white and gold wood frame. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Signature fluoresces, some inpainting at center bottom, otherwise good. 9-90276 MED (6,000-8,000)

CHARLES EPHRIAM BURCHFIELD (American, 1893-1967) HAUNTED HOUSE. Large watercolor street scene shows three houses side by side, one having a square storefront. Smoke stacks billow smoke in a dark evening scene. There are haunting faces in the windows. A red fire hydrant is in foreground. Signed lower right with initials. Housed in a modern silver gilt frame with linen matte. SIGHT SIZE: 21” x 29-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74906 HP (50,000-75,000)

MAURICE MOLARSKY (American, 1885-1950) ROOFTOP BATHERS. Watercolor scene shows four people bathing on a rooftop. One sits in a large tub, another uses a pail of water and one stands in a shallow metal cover. Laundry hangs from a line and the outline of several buildings are seen. Signed upper left “A. Molarsky”. SIZE: 22-3/4” x 19-1/4”. CONDITION: Good. 9-90194 MD (3,500-4,500)

UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) “NEGROES DANCING”. Oil on canvas tropical scene shows a man playing a guitar while two couples dance. They are in colorful costumes and the women’s dresses fall below the chest. A woman is seated with child and basket of tropical fruit in right corner under a palm tree which has a monkey atop. The colorful painting has a wonderful folk art appeal. Several labels are affixed to back including a type written label indicating the title and “Collection of Arnold Seligmann, Rey & Co Loan Berkshire Museum”. Another label indicating Wadsworth Athenaeum Seligmann. Arnold Seligmann was a noted art dealer in the first half of the 20th Century. Housed in an early carved wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 25-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined with minor spot inpainting in sky. 9-73567 LGD (10,000-20,000)

SIGNED ILLEGIBLY (American 19th Century) FLORIDA BEACH SCENE. Small oil on canvas scene shows a beach with two rowboats lined with palm trees and a low coastal area beyond. Signed lower left with a last name which appears to start with “D”. Housed in a modern molded wood gilt frame. SIZE: 10” x 14”. CONDITION: Good with some discolored varnish. 9-74842 MD (1,000-1,500)

ADOLPH KRONENGOLD (American, 1900-1986) “ORLEANS STREET”. Oil on masonite city scene shows a wide avenue leading to a three spire church with iron fence. Colorful buildings line the street and several pedestrians and horse drawn carriage. Signed lower right “A Kronengold”. Housed in a modern partial gilt wood frame with inner liner. Sandra Zahn Oreck Gallery label with title, artist and date of 1982 affixed to back. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74126 MD (1,000-2,000)

DOROTHEA L. SOUZA (American, 1916-2005) “BOUGAINVILLEA”. Oil on canvas scene shows a stucco building covered with red flowery vines under blue and white cloud sky. A nice tropical setting. Signed lower right. Housed in a partial gilt carved wood frame. A nice tropical Florida scene. SIZE: 28” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90312 SM (600-800)

ERNEST LAWSON (AMERICAN, 1873-1939) AUTUMN LANDSCAPE. Pastel landscape with nice fall colors shows a line of trees in front of a body of water with rolling hills. Signed lower right E. Lawson. Housed in a gilt replacement frame. SIZE: 14-3/4”h x 20-3/4”w. CONDITION: One corner chipped. Mounted on light cardboard. Generally good. 9-90246 MD (4,000-6,000)

GEORGE INNESS (American, 1825-1894) SUNDOWN-CATTLE DRINKING. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows seven cattle in shallow water drinking. A man in small rowboat is beside in a low summer landscape with green trees under a post sunset sky. Signed lower right “G Inness” and dated “1868”. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner. REFERENCE: George Inness, Leroy Ireland, University of Texas, 1965 No 423. Ex-collection: The artist to a private collection to Mr. Buck, East Hampton, New York to Ainslie Gallery, New York to a private collection to Grand Central Galleries, NY (Inventory No. B3871) to a private collection, CT until 2002 to a private collection. SIZE: 16” x 24”. CONDITION: Relined, restored with inpainting. Good. 9-71120 FP (50,000-70,000)

GEORGE INNESS JR. (American, 1854-1926) AFTER THE STORM. Oil on canvas panoramic scene shows a valley landscape with cultivated fields and a village nestled on the valley floor. Hills are seen in the background, partially obscured by dark rain clouds and a rainbow is present. Two travelers follow a hay wagon in the foreground. Signed “G Inness 18_8”. Housed in an antique gilt frame. SIZE: 14” x 20”. CONDITION: Relined, restored with inpainting. Good. 9-90277 MD (4,000-6,000)

WILLIAM WALTON (American, 1843-1915) PANORAMIC HUDSON RIVER LANDSCAPE. Large oil on canvas valley scene shows a foreground with cows standing in a small pool of water while other rest on grass covered field. Houses and a town line a river with mountain backdrop. White cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right “W Walton”. Housed in its original gilt liner. Marked on back of stretcher “William Walton 1843-1915 Hudson River, Newburg, N.Y.”. SIZE: 30” x 50”. CONDITION: There are five cross taped patched to reverse of canvas and one slit just above mountains. Surface dirt. Some old inpainting corresponding to patches. When cleaned it will brighten significantly. 9-73383 LG (5,000-8,000)

THOMAS MORAN (American, 1837-1926) “WINDMILL AT BRIDGEHAMPTON”. Oil on board scene shows windmill on left side with grassy marsh and threatening sky. Signed lower right with artist monogram “TM”. Label on reverse indicates title. Housed in a gold gesso decorated frame. We believe this to be the Beebe Windmill that is located at Ocean Road and Hildreth Ave., which was built in Bridgehampton, Long Island in 1820 and moved in 1915. SIZE: 6” h x 10” w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90795 (40,000-60,000)

HERMANN OTTOMAR HERZOG (American, 1832-1932) HUDSON RIVER VALLEY. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows a woman with basket backpack walking down a dirt road toward a small village with church and houses. A large river or lake is seen with sloping mountains. All under a cloud and blue sky. Nicely detailed trees and bushes with two birds flying overhead. Signed lower right “H Herzog”. Housed in a fine gold gesso decorated period frame. SIZE: 18-1/2” x 25-1/2”. CONDITION: Relined, craquelure, minor inpainting. Very good. 9-90016 LG (7,000-10,000)

ALBERT VAN NEESE GREENE (American, 1887-1971) WINTER EVENING. Fine oil on canvas winter scene shows a Colonial farmhouse with red and green outbuildings. Snow covered ground with leafless trees. All under a grayish/blue evening light. Signed lower left. Housed in a fine gilt modern molded wood frame. SIZE: 25-1/2” x 32-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good, relined, inpainting. 9-90419 LG (8,000-10,000)

JONAS LIE (American, 1880-1940) WINTER SOLITUDE. Oil on board scene shows a forest pond with snow covered banks nestled amongst tall trees with hills in the background. Signed lower left. Housed in what appears to be its original gilt decorated frame. SIZE: 29-1/4” x 23-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74543 MD (5,000-7,000)

ANTHONY PIETRO MARTINO (American, 1902-1993) SNOWY STREET SCENE. Pastel scene shows a street with colorful houses and baron trees in a recent snow covered landscape. Housed in a modern gilt wood frame. SIGHT SIZE: 11-1/2” x 15-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90030 MD (3,500-4,000)

M.L. CASS (American) WINTER ESCAPADES. Large oil on canvas winter scene shows a panoramic landscape with snow covered hills, village with church and houses and frozen water with figures. Foreground shows a logging sled pulled by two brown horses and having four people atop. Behind is pulled a small sled carrying two people. Three boys are seen off to the side throwing snowballs at the oncoming group. A farmhouse with hay barns and fenced area is seen on right side. All under a blue and cloud sky. Signed lower right “ML Cass”. Housed in a gesso decorated antique frame. SIZE: 26” x 36”. CONDITION: Relined, stretched on new stretcher. Crack in original canvas in sky, some spot inpainting, craquelure, otherwise very good. 9-74362 LG (5,000-7,000)

MARY HELEN CARLISLE (American, 1869-1925) “WATER GARDEN AT NEWTON, TIPPERARY”. Oil on canvas mounted on wood panel scene shows a colorful garden landscape with water, trees, flowers and Greek style building with columns. Initialed bottom right. Also having partial labels and a full title label. Housed in magnificent wide gilt frame with inner liner. This artist is best known for her pastel and oil paintings of famous gardens in the United States and Great Britain. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 32” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74141 LG (3,000-5,000)

WILLIAM HOUGHTON PEARCE (American, 1864-1935) SPRINGTIME MEADOW. Oil on board landscape scene shows a grass and wildflower field with tree lined border under blue and white cloud sky. Unsigned front. Artist stamped on reverse “WHS Pearce Newton, Mass”. Housed in a fine gesso decorated wide fancy frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 10” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90188 (1,200-1,600)

FEDELIA BRIDGES (American, 1834-1923) SET OF FOUR INSECT & BIRD PAINTINGS. 1 & 2) Oil on canvas mounted on panel vertical scenes show a tree swallow and a blossoming apple tree branch. SIZE: 31-1/2” x 8”. 3 & 4) Oil on canvas mounted on panel vertical scenes show butterflies and dragonflies on apple tree branch. SIZE: 28” x 7-3/4”. CONDITION: Some ripples and cracks in canvas, some minor inpainting, otherwise good. 9-90178 SM (2,750-3,250)

ARTHUR PRINCE SPEAR (American 1879-1959) STUDY FOR “THE BUTTERFLIES”. Wonderful pastel on paper of a young woman with flowing sheer dress swinging on a swing. Signed center bottom. Housed in a fine gilt carved wood modern frame with linen matte and gilt liner. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74880 MD (1,200-1,800)

WILLIAM JOHN HENNESSY (American, 1839-1917) BLOSSOMS & BUTTERFLIES. Oil on canvas scene shows three branches of apple blossoms with three yellow butterflies. All against a light blue sky background. Signed lower right and dated “1874”. Housed in a modern gilt frame. SIZE: 20-1/2” x 13-1/2”. CONDITION: Relined, minor spot inpainting. Very good. 9-90205 MD (1,650-1,850)

CARLETON WIGGINS (American, 1848-1932) “A HOLSTEIN COW”. Oil on canvas portrait of a Holstein with black and white colors. The cow is prominent in a grassy field leading to a woods edge. Seen under a gray and white cloud sky. Signed lower left. Also signed and titled on reverse of canvas. Housed in a good gilt molded wood antique frame. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: One old patch to reverse with corresponding inpainting. Very good. 9-74769 MD (2,500-4,000)

CLINTON LOVERIDGE (American, 1824-1915) PRIZED SHEEP. Fine oil on canvas landscape having three sheep grazing in a short green grass pasture with rock wall and wood gate. A farmhouse is seen beyond with tree background under blue sky. Housed in a good old gilt molded wood frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 14” x 20”. CONDITION: Old canvas patch to reverse with corresponding inpainting. Very good. 9-74548 MD (2,000-3,000)

CHARLES T. PHELAN (American, 1840) SHEEP IN A SUMMER LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas scene shows a flock of sheep with ewe and shepherd in a bright green pasture with pond. Having a farm nestled amongst tall trees under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower left. Housed in its original fancy gilt decorated gesso decorated frame with gilt inner liner and having an artists plaque. SIZE: 14” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74964 MD (2,000-4,000)

RUSSELL SMITH (American, 1812-1896) “MT. WASHINGTON FROM THE AMMONOOSIC”. Oil on paper landscape scene shows a snow covered Mt. Washington with mountains and hills having a body of water with canoeist and rocky tree covered shoreline. The back having period title and signature and dated “1864”. Also a Vose Galleries label indicating a title of “Mt. Washington & Clinton From Near Fabian’s”. Housed in a fine replacement gilt wood frame with gilt liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Vose Galleries, Boston, MA. SIZE: 7-1/2” x 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29674 MD (3,000-5,000)

RUSSELL SMITH (American, 1812-1896) TWO NEW HAMPSHIRE DRAWINGS. 1) Titled and signed, “Moate Mt. from Bartlet, R. S. , 1848”. Scene shows fields, trees, house and mountain. SIGHT SIZE: 6-1/4” x 10”. CONDITION: Light foxing, otherwise good. 2) Unsigned but inscribed, “Wolfboro, N.H., Sept. 1850”. Also “Grand Twilight sky, light only in sky and water…” Scene shows farm with meadows and hills. SIGHT SIZE: 5-1/4” x 8-1/4”. CONDITION: Good. Both housed in identical frames with white mattes. 9-74894 SM (500-800)

RUSSELL AND XANTHUS RUSSELL SMITH (American, 1812-1896 & 1839-1929) TWO LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS. 1) Titled and signed on reverse, “American Poplar in Peeky’s Woods Near the York Road, X. Russell Smith, 1837”. The watercolor shows a large tree with a fence below. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/4” x 8”. CONDITION: Very good. 2) Pencil drawing inscribed, “Sandy Sun, Oct. 19, 1896, R. S.”. The scene shows cows near a stream with house and hills. SIZE: 7-3/4” x11-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. Both in matteching frames with white mattes. 9-74895 SM (600-900)

REGINALD MARSH (American, 1898-1954) TRAIN YARD WITH LOCOMOTIVES. Watercolor on paper train yard scene shows several black locomotives with tenders passing each other in a multi-track train yard. Signed lower right “Reginald Marsh”. Housed in a fine gilt wood frame with beige matte. Label on reverse from DeMatteteis Gallery, Annapolis, Maryland. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. DeMatteteis Gallery. SIGHT SIZE: 13-1/2” x 19”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29651 LG (5,000-10,000)

FRANCIS WENDEROTH SAUNDERS (American, 1901-1992) LOCOMOTIVE AND TENDER. Fine large watercolor shows a black locomotive and tender pushing a red boxcar. All under a yellow sky. Signed lower right and dated “75”. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame with Guido Frame Studio label. SIGHT SIZE: 19-1/4” x 24-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74590 SM (1,500-2,000)

FRANCIS WENDEROTH SAUNDERS (American, 1901-1992) COMING INTO THE YARD. Outstanding large watercolor shows a busy railway yard with a large black locomotive and tender pulling yellow boxcars approaching the yard. Smoke billows from several locomotives and other trains are seen. Signed lower right “F Wenderoth Saunders”. Housed in a lemon gold molded wood frame with linen matte. SIGHT SIZE: 21-1/2” x 29-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74591 SM (1,500-2,500)

REYNOLDS BEAL (American, 1867-1951) THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN. Pastel scene shows a circus set up with large tents, American flags, Calliope wagon, clowns, acrobats and circus cast members. A large elephant is seen feeding from a large bucket. Signed lower right “Reynolds Beal 1930”. Housed in a good gilt molded wood frame with wide linen liner and inner gilt and white liner. SIGHT SIZE: 14-1/4” x 17-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74574 MD (5,000-7,500)

REYNOLDS BEAL (American, 1867-1951) WAGON NO. 8 – DOWNEY BROS. CIRCUS. Mixed media on paper circus scene shows several yellow top tents flying American flags and several circus wagons and elephant. Many people are attending. Signed center bottom and dated “1934”. Housed in an outstanding modern carved and gilt wood frame with white matte and inner gilt frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14-3/4” x 17-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90227 MD (3,000-5,000)

REYNOLDS BEAL (American 1867-1951) THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN. Pastel on paper summer scene shows a multi-tent circus with circus wagon set up for business. Several figures are seen around tents and flags fly off the big top. Pencil signed lower right. Housed in a wonderful modern carved and gilt double frame with glass. SIGHT SIZE: 8-1/2” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74743 SM (1,000-1,500)

CHARLES P. GRUPPE (American, 1860-1940) “FISHING BOAT”. Oil on canvas seascape shows two fishing boats passing each other under gray skies. Signed lower right “C.P. Gruppe”. Elliot Galleries label affixed to reverse. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 8” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good condition, frame with losses. 9-90248 SM (2,000-3,000)

CHARLES PAUL GRUPPE (American, 1860-1940) “MAKING THE KEEL”. Good oil on canvasboard interior scene shows a boat builder with adze working on a keel. Signed lower right. Housed in a very nice double frame with front glass with carved and gilt outer frame. The liner having an artist plaque. Board retaining its original Salmagundi Club Thumb-box Exhibition label. SIZE: 10” x 8”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74753 MD (2,000-3,000)

CHARLES C. GRUPPE (American, 1928-) WINTER SOLITUDE. Large oil on canvas scene shows frozen snow covered water surrounded by low hills and trees. A fence lined road leads to the frozen water. Signed lower right “C Gruppe”. Housed in a modern aluminum frame. A rare subject matteter for this Cape Ann artist. SIZE: 48” x 32”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-73493 SM (800-1,200)

ANTONIO CIRINO (American 1889-1983) HORSE WAGON ON WINTER STREET. Oil on board winter scene shows two figures in a one horse wagon walking toward viewer on a snowy street. Street is lined with colorful houses and a church under a late afternoon blue sky. Housed in a modern gilt frame. SIZE: 10” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90066 SM (1,500-2,500)

ADDISON THOMAS MILLAR (American 1860-1913) NOTRE DAME, PARIS. Oil on canvas scene shows a river view with arched bridge and barge. A tall cathedral is see beyond the bridge with blue sky. Several pedestrians is seen; one with a pink parasol on bridge. Signed lower left “A.T. Millar”. Housed in a French style period frame. SIZE: 13-3/4” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good with craquelure, minor inpainting. 9-74956 LG (5,000-10,000)

THEODORE M. WENDEL (American 1859-1932) THE ARTIST CLASS. Oil on canvas scene shows four women in a park setting. One is seated with an easel and black umbrella, another is standing with yellow umbrella and two others are seated. There is green grass, tall trees with a glimpse of blue sky. Housed in what appears to be original gesso decorated frame (with losses). SIZE: 18” x 9”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74538 MD (4,000-6,000)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) EARLY FALL COLORS. Bright watercolor scene shows a landscape with road, houses and trees under a bright blue sky. Signed lower right “W Lester Stevens NA AWS”. Housed in a fine carved and gilt modern double frame with front glass. SIGHT SIZE: 16” x 22”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90222 MD (2,000-3,000)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) HOMESTEAD IN AUTUMN. Nice watercolor western Massachusetts scene shows a winding road leading to a connected farmhouse. Trees and grass fields line the road with blue hills in the background. Signed lower right “W Lester Stevens NA”. Housed in a fine modern carved wood gilt frame with linen matte and gold liner. SIZE: 14” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90220 MD (1,500-2,500)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969)”COVERED BRIDGE IN SUMMER LIGHT”. Fine watercolor scene shows covered bridge with dirt road and house beyond. A round top mountain is seen beyond the bridge and the bridge is flanked by tall green trees. Signed lower right “W. Lester Stevens N.A.”. Housed in a fine carved modern gilt frame with linen matte, gold liner and front glass. SIZE: 10-1/4” x 13-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90221 MD (1,500-2,500)

WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American 1888-1969) PONTE’ A LA BADIA’-1930. Gouache scene shows a arched bridge over a cascading river with buildings and rock banks with a hill background. Signed lower right “W. Lester Stevens N. A.”. Housed in a fine modern mission oak style frame. Back has a cut-out title from the original matte. SIGHT SIZE: 7-3/4” x 9-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90606 SM (1,000-2,000)

JOHN JOSEPH ENNEKING (American, 1841-1916) WOODLAND SUNSET. Unframed oil on canvas scene shows a setting sun behind tall trees in colors of gold, red and green. Unsigned. SIZE: 17” x 21”. CONDITION: Relined, some inpainting. Very good. 9-74566 MD (3,000-4,000)

JOHN JOSEPH ENNEKING (American, 1841-1916) SUNSET. Unframed oil on board. Sunset scene shows a colorful late sunset over a dark landscape. Unsigned. SIZE: 10” x 14”. CONDITION: Restored, relined with wax and canvas backing. 9-74567 SM (1,500-2,500)

JOHN JOSEPH ENNEKING (American, 1841-1916) ROLLING HILLS. Oil on artist board summer scene shows forested hills under blue and white sky. Foreground is a pasture with grass and rock. Signed lower right “Enneking”. Housed in a modern carved wood gilt frame with title and name plaque. SIZE: 10” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good, with some inpainting. 9-74745 MD (2,500-3,500)

JOHN JOSEPH ENNEKING (American, 1841-1916) BASKET OF STRAWBERRIES. Pastel still life shows a large woven handled basket full of strawberries on a marble slab with peach, grapes and cherries. An open window is seen in background with purple grape vine. Housed in a gilt wood frame with line highlighted matte and inner gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 12-1/2” x 7-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90424 MD (1,500-2,000)

GEORGE BENJAMIN LUKS (American, 1867-1933) “MEMORIAL LIBRARY”. Fine watercolor scene shows a column front library with figures on stairs. The library sits on a small grassy knoll surrounded by trees. Signed lower left. Housed in a fine modern gilt wood frame with white matte. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Caroline Luks. SIGHT SIZE: 15-1/2” x 19-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90347 HP (10,000-12,000)

GEORGE BENJAMIN LUKS (American 1867-1933) SELF PORTRAIT. Pencil drawing above shoulder portrait of a man with thinning hair wearing a tie and white shirt. Signed lower left “Geo. B. Luks”. Housed in a modern gilt frame with linen matte and white matte. Stamped on verso, “Ex-collection Caroline Luks”. SIZE: 6-1/2” x 4-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90348 SM (2,500-4,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE BENJAMIN LUKS (American, 1867-1933) A PENSIVE MOMENT. Unframed oil on canvas shows a man in black suit seated on a porch with vase of flowers beside. Houses and a tree are seen in right background. Unsigned front. Written on stretcher “Painted by George Luks 1926”. SIZE: 30” x 26”. CONDITION: Some light scrapes, good. 9-73788 SM (1,000-1,500)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “ROCKY COASTLINE”. Dry brush drawing scene shows rock ledge coastline with trees and water leading to island. Pencil signed lower left within the image and dated “June 21, 1966”. Housed in a black modern frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 14” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90342 MD (5,000-7,000)

STOW WENGENROTH (American, 1906-1978) “DUNES”. Dry brush drawing for his lithograph titled “Dunes” number 307 in Stuckey’s Book. Signed in pencil within the scene, bottom center. The scene shows sand dunes with grass vegetation and shrubs. Housed in a black painted wood frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 14-3/4” x 23”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90343 MD (5,000-7)

FRANK HENRY SHAPLEIGH (American, 1842-1906) FEEDING THE TURKEYS. Oil on wood panel scene shows a woman outside an arched doorway to a white stucco building which is vine covered. She has a sack of feed and four turkeys are at her feet. Probably a scene in St. Augustine, Florida. Signed lower left “F. S. 1893”. Housed in a white and gold wood frame. SIZE: 13” x 7-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90241 LG (4,000-6,000)

FRANK HENRY SHAPLEIGH (American, ) “FISHING IN JACKSON N.H.”. Outstanding oil on canvas New England landscape shows a man with long fishing pole fishing in cascading stream below a wood bridge which is being crossed by a man with two cows. Mountain peak is seen in the background and the colors of the foliage suggest mid summer. Housed in a period gold gesso decorated frame with gilt liner and gilt wood artist plaque. SIZE: 14” x 24”. CONDITION: Relined, inpainting. Very good. 9-74569 HP (12,000-18,000)

HENRY HARLOW HOWE (Wm. F. Paskell) (American, 1866-1951) BRIDGE AT WONALANCET RIVER (Tamworth, NH Mt. Paugus). Oil on canvas fall scene shows a wooden bridge over a small river lined with rocks and colorful trees. In the background is a large mountain under blue and white clouds. Signed lower right “H.H Howe” which is understood as a psuedomym of William. F. Paskell. Housed in a white washed molded wood frame which appears to be original. SIZE: 22” x 26”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74758 SM (700-900)

ARTHUR H SAFFORD (American, 1900-1988) VERMONT VALLEY IN WINTER. Oil on canvas winter scene shows a covered bridge over river leading to a small village with church and houses. Snow covered fields and wooded areas dot the hills. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 24” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90320 SM (500-1,000)

ROY MARTELL MASON (American 1886-1972) “THE STEELHEAD”. Oil on canvas board impressionistic scene shows a man with fly rod, creel and net along rushing water next to a ledge with bright red bush with large tree background. The back titled and inscribed “To Park Lewis A Truly Great Man From A Sincere Admirer Roy M. Mason A. N. A Sept. 6th 1933”. Housed in a fine carved modern gilt wood frame. SIZE: 12” x 15-3/4”. CONDITION: Slight bow to board, otherwise good. 9-74759 SM (2,000-3,000)

UNSIGNED (19th/20th Century) RECENT CATCH. Oil on board scene shows three hanging fish next to a picnic basket with sectioned pole rod, line and sinker. Unsigned. Housed in a modern fancy gilt frame. SIZE: 19-3/4” x 15-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good with craquelure. 9-74752 SM (1,250-1,500)

UNSIGNED (19th Century) “RELIABLE FISHING QUARTERS”. Oil on canvas painting copied from Mr. J. B. Wandesforde’s (Juan Buckingham Wandesforde American, 1817-1902) painting of Reliable Fishing Quarters. This inscription is found on the back of the canvas. Scene shows two gentleman fishing in stream pool with cascading water over rocks and waterfall behind. Scene is flanked by tall trees with an area of blue sky with white clouds. Housed in a period gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good with some inpainting having several canvas patched to reverse. 9-74535 SM (1,000-1,500)

JAMES KING BONNAR (American 1885-1961) NEW ENGLAND COVERED BRIDGE. Oil on canvas fall scene shows two figures at end of covered bridge spanning a small river. It is surrounded by colorful trees and there is a mountain backdrop under blue and cloud sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern gilt decorated frame. PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s 12/23/98. SIZE: 20” x 24”. CONDITION: Some light scratches, generally very good. 9-90063 SM (1,000-2,000)

MORRIS PANCOAST (American 1877-1963) SUMMER LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas summer scene shows rolling hills with fields. In foreground is a house with trees and cultivated field. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt carved wood period frame. Stretcher with artist name and a “ Henry M. Taws” artist supply label. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Relined with inpainting. Very good. 9-90140 SM (2,000-3,000)

JOHN N HESS (American, Late 19th Century) THE RED LION INN. Oil on canvas scene shows a four horse led stagecoach with three people in front seat. They make the turn onto a dirt road in front of a Colonial Inn with large front porch and tall sign “Red Lion”. The host and hostess are out on the porch and the man waves the hat at the oncoming coach. A well pump and trough are seen in front to water the horses. A two-wheel carriage is seen on grass and other buildings amongst the trees. All under a blue and cloud sky. Signed lower right “J. N. Hess” and dated “76”. Housed in an outstanding gesso decorated deep 19th Century frame. SIZE: 17” x 26”. CONDITION: Relined, spot inpainting. Very good. 9-72905 MD (3,000-5,000)

FRANK VINCENT DUMOND (American 1865-1951) SPRINGTIME IN CONNECTICUT. Oil on board springtime scene shows grass, fields interspersed with green trees. In the distance are low blue hills under light blue sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a good modern carved and gilt wood frame. SIZE: 10” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74708 MD (4,000-6,000)

JOSEPH ELIOT ENNEKING (American, 1881-1942) EARLY SPRING. Oil on canvas scene shows a wooden bridge supported by rock sides. It spans a small river with grass lined banks and trees. Buildings are seen in the distance. Signed lower right “J. Eliot Enneking”. Partial Boston Art Club label to reverse. Housed in a modern carved and gilt frame. SIZE: 24” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90215 MD (3,000-5,000)

FRANCOIS DEBLOIS (American, 1829-1913) NEW ENGLAND LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas laid on aluminum late afternoon scene shows a lakeside farm with large dock, cows in the grass field lined with flowers. A woman is on the dock feeding four ducks and the sun shines low casting light on the sides of the houses. Several other houses are seen on low hill. All under a cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right with conjoined first initials “FB DeBlois 1868”. Probably a scene outside of Boston, Massachusetts where he was known to work. Housed in a molded wood replacement frame. SIZE: 26” x 36”. CONDITION: Aluminum backing, restored with inpainting. Good. 9-73636 LG (3,000-5,000)

CHARLES B. RUSS (American, 1825-1920) WHITE MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows cows at the edge of a river leading to a town at the base of tall mountains. Large trees line the waterway and a sailboat is seen in the center. Billowy white clouds and blue sky. Signed lower left “C. B. Russ 1881”. An original Frost & Adams, Boston framing label on stretcher. Housed in a carved partially gilt wood frame with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 27” x 22”. CONDITION: Some inpainting, otherwise very good. 9-90386 MD (2,000-4,000)

JAMES GAYLE TYLER (American, 1855-1931) “OFF SHORE”. Fine oil on board marine scene shows several different types of ships in a tranquil ocean under thick gray and white clouds. The nearest boat has one mast with sail down and three men aboard. The largest ship with two masts and sails full. Other boats are seen beyond. Signed lower right. Also having its original label affixed to the reverse with title and artist. Housed in an antique gilt frame with gilt wood liner. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 12” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74130 LG (1,500-2,500)

HAYLEY LEVER (American, 1876-1958) HARBOR SAIL. Watercolor showing a small blue hulled sailboat and tugboat run through busy harbor with several schooners at mooring. Colorful buildings and trees are seen as backdrop with two churches under a colorful sky. Housed in a gilt molded wood modern frame with linen matte. PROVENANCE: Consignor purchased at Wiscasset Bay Gallery; 3/13/88. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/2” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90064 SM (1,500-2,000)

GEORGE WASHINGTON NICHOLSON (American, 1832-1912) PIRATES BOOTY. Outstanding oil on wood panel scene shows six pirates sitting on a large array of recently plundered booty while another pirate uses a spyglass to view a distant sailboat. Three pirates walk from a beach and a large white cliff is seen on right side. Pink, blue and yellow sky with seagull flying overhead. Two horses are seen on right side. Signed lower left “GW Nicholson”. Housed in what appears to be its magnificent original wide gesso decorated multiple layered gilt frame. SIZE: 22” x 29”. CONDITION: Minor inpainting, very good. 9-74851 LG (5,000-7,000)

ELISHA TAYLOR BAKER (American, 1827-1890) EVENING ENCAMPMENT. Outstanding oil on canvas evening scene shows two figures around a fire beside a wrecked two-mast ship. The full moon rises and is half obscured by clouds. Sailboats can be seen on a choppy sea and the moon reflects in a crashing wave. Housed in an outstanding reproduction antique gesso decorated carved frame with gilt liner having title and artist plaque. Signed on reverse with conjoined initials and last name. SIZE: 12” x 22”. CONDITION: Relined, craquelure, very good. 9-74756 LG (4,000-6,000)

CHARLES HENRY GIFFORD (American, 1839-1904) BUSY SAILING DAY. Oil on artist board coastal scene shows a foreground of a rock strewn beach with a rowboat and small sailboat with figures. On the horizon are many sailboats on a tranquil turquoise colored ocean. A bluff of land is seen on the right side. Possibly a scene off the New Bedford Massachusetts area. Initialed lower left “CHG” and dated “80”. Housed in a modern deep gilt gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 5-1/2” x 7-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73496 SM (2,000-4,000)

NICHOLAS P. BRIGANTE (Italian/American, 1895-1989) THE HARBOR LIGHT. Oil on canvas sunset scene shows a sailboat with smaller boat having figures with one man atop pier lighting a harbor lamp. The sun falls below the sails and reflects on other sailboats. Housed in a period gesso decorated frame with liner. Signed lower left. SIZE: 28” x 22”. CONDITION: Craquelure, very good. 9-90189 MD (2,750-3,250)

SIDNEY S. RIESENBERG (American, 1885-1971) THE LIGHTHOUSE. Oil on board scene shows a connected white lighthouse on grassy point with sailboat turning corner. Signed lower right and dated “1951”. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame with linen liner. Back having a Demattis Gallery, Annapolis, Maryland label. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. DeMatttis Gallery. Purchased from Dawson Gallery, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 14” x 17”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29678 SM (1,000-2)

J ARNOLD (American, 20th Century) “BALTIMORE LIGHT”. Oil on board Chesapeake Bay scene shows a round lighthouse with several ships and boats on turquoise water. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower right and titled lower left. Housed in a fine gilt molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29656 SM (1,000-2,000)

RON SWERINGEN (American, 1936-) THE CROWDED BEACH. Oil on canvas board beach scene shows many well dressed beach goers relaxing on a sandy beach. A lady sits in a red and white lounge chair and several parties have umbrellas. A changing cabana is seen on left side with others by rocky ledge. Signed lower left. Housed in a modern gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 12” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90243 SM (1,000-1,500)

MABEL MAY WOODWARD (American, 1877-1945) SUMMER BEACH SCENE. Oil on canvas scene shows a large expansive beach with groups of bathers on towels, under umbrellas and walking the beach. The ocean is beyond with crashing surf and a sailboat is on the horizon. Signed lower left, “M. Woodward”(last part of the name with smudged letters). Housed in a modern gilt, molded-wood frame. SIZE: 17-3/4” x 25-3/4”. CONDITION: The canvas has a thick clear varnish layer which was taken off with the exception of the signature area. 9-74938 MD (3,000-5,000)

A. EMERSON (American, Mid 20th Century) “HARBOR SCENE”. Oil on canvas scene shows a large dock area with buildings having a two-mast schooner and another boat moored to large post. Fishing schooners are seen behind buildings. Signed lower left “A. Emerson/35’”. Titled and signed on reverse of stretcher. Housed in its original white painted molded wood frame. SIZE: 22” x 28”. CONDITION: Discolored varnish, otherwise very good. 9-90143 MD (2,000-3,000)

ROGER DEERING (American, 1904-) “GOAT ISLAND LIGHT, IN WINTER FROM LANGSFORD ROAD CAPE PORPOISE, MAINE”. Oil on canvas scene shows a lighthouse at point of land with cove and moored boats. Two small rowboats are seen on snow covered bank. Nice colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a good decorated wood frame with linen liner. Numbered “1570” on stretcher. Titled, also “Painted on location – By Roger Deering Dec. 1974”. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from the Roger Deering Studio. SIZE: 14” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29668 SM (500-1,000)

ROGER DEERING (American 1904-) “SUMMER SURF-AT NUBBLE LIGHT”. Oil on canvas scene shows white and black lighthouse with connected buildings on point of land with rough surf under pink and blue sky. Back numbered “1593”. Titled and “Painted on location Aug 1975.”. Signed lower left. Housed in a silver gilt frame with linen liner. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Purchased from the Roger Deering Studio, 1975. SIZE: 11” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29673 SM (500-800)

ANDREW WARREN (American -1873) 2 WORKS; OFF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND. Pair of pastels showing sailboats on calm blue water with land beyond. Identically housed in decorative Eastlake style frames. Pencil identified on back and pencil artist name. Pastels are housed between glass. SIZE: 8” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90289 SM (1,000-1,500)

JOSEF M. ARENTZ (American, 1903-1969) “MAINE COAST”. Oil on canvas board coastal scene shows small waves crashing onto a rocky shoreline. Sun casts light through clouds reflecting on ocean water. Signed lower right “Josef M. Arentz”. Housed in an antique gesso decorated frame with silver lining. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74357 SM (1,000-1,500)

BERNARD GERSTNER (American, 20th Century) LOBSTERS. Watercolor scene shows several lobsters against a seaweed type background. Signed lower right “B. Gerstner”. Housed in a painted wood frame with green matte. SIGHT SIZE: 12” x 16-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90323 SM (700-900)

PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) AFTERNOON REST. Oil on canvas New England scene shows a boy resting with his dog on a rocky hillside next to water. Birch trees are seen next to a fence with a meadow beyond under blue sky. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 14” x 12”. CONDITION: Some inpainting. Very good. 9-90425 SM (1,500-2,500)

ADA ROMAN SHAWHAN (American, 1865-1947) “MAINE WOODS IN WINTER”. Oil on board scene shows a woodland scene with stream having snow covered banks. A red fox crosses under a bright sunset. Signed lower left. Housed in its original gilt molded wood frame. A label on reverse from the 59th Annual Exhibition of the San Francisco Art Association, 1939. SIZE: 14” x 21-3/4”. CONDITION: Very Good. 9-90219 SM (1,000-2,000)

GEORGE CARPENTER (American, 1928-2006) MAINE WINTER. Fine watercolor winter scene shows a connected Maine house beyond a snow-covered field with woods. Signed lower left, “George Carpenter, 1973”. Housed in a decorated molded wood frame with white matte. SIGHT SIZE: 7-1/4” x 10-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74891 SM (600-800)

FREDERICK JOHN MULHAUPT (American, 1871-1938) FRENCH RIVER LANDSCAPE. Oil on board scene shows a woman with red parasol and man in boat on a calm river lined with tall trees having large trunks. Houses can be seen through the trees. Signed lower left “Mulhaupt”. Housed in a fine carved wood and gilt replacement frame branded “Goodnow”. SIZE: 13-1/2” x 10-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74742 LG (5,000-7,500)

FREDERICK JOHN MULHAUPT (American, 1871-1939) HARBOR VIEW. Oil on canvas scene shows a dock with boat and building. Green hills beyond. Signed lower left “Mulhaupt”. Housed in a molded wood frame with linen liner. SIZE: 12-1/4” x 16-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good with inpainting. 9-90423 MD (3,000-5,000)

ALEXANDER HELWIG WYANT (American, 1836-1892) SHORELINE SAIL. Unframed oil on canvas scene shows four sailboats on calm water just outside a rock strewn beach with grass and rock bluff. Signed “A. W. 1879”. SIZE: 20” x 30”. CONDITION: Inpainting, very good. One small patch on reverse. 9-90251 MED (6,000-8,000)

ALEXANDER HELWIG WYANT (American 1836-1892) LATE SUMMER. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows a figure at edge of water surrounded by bushes and trees in a summer landscape. A white house with red roof is seen on low hillside all under a white and blue sky. The foreground has colorful grasses, cattails and wildflowers. Signed lower left “A. H. Wyant” and dated “77”. Housed in a fine gilt gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 15” x 18”. CONDITION: Relined. Restored with inpainting. Good. 9-90056 LG (5,000-8,000)

ATTRIBUTED TO ALEXANDER HELWIG WYANT (American, 1836-1892) SPRING LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas scene shows a woman on path tending to a small herd of cows in a sun drenched pasture lined with trees. Water and red farmhouse are seen beyond and through the trees. Sky has darkening clouds with some blue patches. Unsigned. Housed in a fine period arts & crafts style gilt frame. SIZE: 18” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined on new stretcher, restored with inpainting. 9-74358 LG (4,000-6,000)

HUGH HENRY BRECKENRIDGE (American, 1870-1937) “STUDY OF FOLIAGE”. Oil on canvas scene shows a figure surrounded by colorful trees and tall grasses under a light blue sky. The technique of dabbing and the use of thick brush strokes. Unsigned front. Back canvas has title and what appears to be written “Luke Breckenridge”. Housed in its original art nouveau carved gilt frame. SIZE: 18-1/4” x 21-1/4”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, some chipping at bottom and right side, tack holes present in corners. Good. 9-90268 LG (6,000-8,000)

HUGH HENRY BRECKENRIDGE (American, 1870-1937) THE BLUE GOOSE. Abstract oil on canvas shows a blue bird flying through colorful clouds in sky. Signed lower left. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 26” x 32”. CONDITION: Good. 9-90303 LG (6,000-8,000)

BERNARD COREY (American, 1914-2000) “MELTING ICE-MILLBURY”. Fine oil on canvas laid on masonite winter scene shows a river winding along a hillside with house. The river is covered in partial ice under sunny blue sky. Signed lower right. Housed is a flat ogee decorated frame with painted white interior. Title on back of masonite. A nice example of this artists work. SIZE: 10” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-74675 MD (2,000-3,000)

BERNARD COREY (American, 1914-2000) MARCH MORNING. Oil on board early spring/late winter scene shows a New England two-half story home with red barn near golden fields with hill background. Foreground has a brook with rock and grass sides with remnants of snow. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt decorated frame. SIZE: 10” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-74676 MD (2,000-3,000)

BERNARD COREY (American 1914-2000) EARLY SNOW. Oil on canvas scene shows snow covered ground at the edge of a woods. Signed bottom right. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 9” x 12”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-90224 SM (2,000-3,000)

BERNARD COREY (American 1914-2000) A COLD SPRING MORNING. Oil on masonite scene shows a house nestled amongst trees with field in the early spring. Housed in a gilt molded wood modern frame. SIZE: 10-1/4” x 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-90226 SM (1,500-2,500)

BERNARD COREY (American, 1914-2000) “OLD HOMESTEAD”. Graphite & ink on heavy paper black and white scene shows a connected New England farmhouse surrounded by tall grass and trees. Signed bottom right. Housed in a modern silver gilt molded wood frame with double matte. Modern inscription on back “Drawing made at Pratts Old Home in Grafton, Mass”. SIZE: 13” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90225 SM (300-500)

FREDERICK J. HOERTZ (American, 20th Century) SAILING INTO GLOUCESTER HARBOR. Large oil on canvas colorful harbor scene shows a large two-mast schooner with sails partially up coming into Gloucester Harbor with another boat at dockside. The harbor is seen in dark blue to light green water. Several buildings and church spires are seen in the background. All under a blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a modern carved and gilt arts & crafts style frame. SIZE: 30-1/4” x 36-1/4”. CONDITION: Some craquelure, good. 9-90786 FP (4,000-6,000)

RARE & IMPORTANT STANFORD WHITE FRAME. Housing an oil on canvas portrait of a socialite by Florence Thaw, student of Abbott Thayer. Signed and dated lower right. Frame is an Arts & Crafts Taos style by LeBrocq. Top and bottom frame pieces have been rabbitted an extra 1/2” to accommodate the portrait. Wide frame has a ripple outside border, inner molding border with turret type corners with an inner border design having gesso decorated liner. A rare form with the inner design. SIZE: Overall is 54” x 44-3/4”. Inside 40-3/4” x 30-1/2”. CONDITION: Gesso loss, generally good. 9-90096 FP (15,000-20,000)

TWO NEWCOMB-MACKLIN CO. FRAME CATALOGS AND TWO OTHERS. 1) Newcomb-Macklin Co. frame catalog from January 1922. The catalog having 51 pages of different frame designs, each with their corresponding number and width of frame. SIZE: 10-1/2”h x 13”w. 2) Newcomb-Macklin Co. decorative catalog. The catalog has a variety of valances, mirror frames, tables, wall mirrors and frame designs. Catalog is un-dated, probably from the 20s. SIZE: 10-3/4”h x 14”w. 3) F. J. Newcomb Mfg. Co. Undated catalog, mirror frames. Pages of just mirror frames. SIZE: 12 x 9-1/2. 4) Unknown company of frames and mirror frames, special designs. SIZE: 10 x 13. CONDITION: Generally good. the bindings are damaged but most pages intact. 9-90643 SM (200-400)

PERIOD ARTS &CRAFTS CARVED GILT FRAME. Corners with carved leaf rows. SIZE: Interior opening is 40-1/4” x 50-1/4”. Outside is 47-1/4” x 57-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73535 MD (500-1,000)

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FRAME. Bronze colored gilt frame having double scroll design with large bead interior. Liner has dash and dot motif. SIZE: Inside opening is 20-1/4” x 36-1/4”. Outside is 31” x 47”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73568 SM (400-800)

LARGE SHADOWBOX FRAME. Inner gold frame with gesso decorated leaves and petals have interior gilt liner. A large box frame surrounds. 19th/20th Century. SIZE: Interior opening is 30-1/4” x 40-1/4”. Outside is 55-3/4” x 46-1/4”. CONDITION: One 3” x 1” section of gesso missing, otherwise very good. 9-73570 SM (500-1,000)

AESTHETIC INFLUENCED ANTIQUE FRAME. Top crest having a bird perched on a fruit laden branch, decorative square block corners with flowers. Flowers and corn stalks decorate the sides with small flower panels below. An interior red velvet liner and pebble finish liner complete the frame. Back retains a partial label from Newark, NJ with the name “Devausney Mossop”. SIZE: Interior opening is 26-1/4” x 22-1/4”. Outside is 37-1/2” x 32”. CONDITION: Very good, one small loss to bottom flower panel. 9-73536 SM (300-500)

LARGE ANTIQUE GILT GESSO DECORATED FRAME. Decorated with bead and leaf design with an inner liner having dash and dot decoration. SIZE: Interior opening is 40-1/4” x 50-1/4”. Outside is 59” x 48-1/2”. CONDITION: Some minor losses and gold rub. 9-73569 MD (500-1,000)

LARGE GILT ANTIQUE FRAME. Gesso decorated frame with gold liner. Decoration of scrolled flower and leaf design against a textured background. SIZE: Interior opening is 29” x 36-1/4”. Total outside is 41” x 49”. CONDITION: Some minor gesso loss to outside edge, generally very good. 9-73571 SM (500-1,000)

FINE GESSO DECORATED 19TH CENTURY FRAME. Frame set with two inner liners. SIZE: Inside opening is 23” x 40”. Outside is 36-1/2” x 53”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73532 MD (500-1,000)

LARGE GILT GESSO DECORATED ANTIQUE FRAME. Corners with stylized scroll design. SIZE: Interior opening is 30-1/2” x 40-1/2”. Outside is 36-3/4” x 46-3/4”. CONDITION: 1” sq piece of inside gesso and small outside piece missing. Otherwise very good. 9-73573 SM (300-500)

OUTSTANDING 19TH CENTURY GESSO DECORATED GILT FRAME. Frame having a leaf and flower gesso decoration with an outer leaf edge. Gilt liner. SIZE: Interior opening is 52-1/4” x 32”. Outside is 60-1/2” x 40”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73533 MD (500-1,000)

LARGE ORNATE FRAME. 20th Century with gilt surface and decorative corner and central elements. SIZE: Outside is 47-3/4” x 61”. Inside is 41” x 54”. CONDITION: Good with only minor losses. 9-74560 SM (500-700)

THOMAS HART BENTON (American, 1889-1975) “ISLAND HAY”. Limited edition signed original lithograph showing several men with scythes haying a field with barn in background. Pencil signed bottom right “Benton”. Housed in a modern molded wood frame with beige matte. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/2” x 13”. CONDITION: Light toning to edges, very good. 9-90124 (2,500-3,500)

THOMAS HART BENTON (American, 1889-1975) “THE CORRAL”. Pencil signed lithograph shows horses being rounded up and placed in a corral with barn and windmill. Housed in a modern gilt wood frame with white matte. PLATE SIZE: 9-3/4” x 13-3/4”. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/4” x 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90324 SM (2,000-3,000)

GRANT WOOD (American 1891-1942) “IN THE SPRING”. Original pencil signed lithograph shows a farmer with a shovel with a farm in the distance. Original Associated American Artist label affixed to reverse. Housed in a simple ivory frame with white matte. Pencil signed bottom right. SIGHT SIZE: 9-3/4” x 12-1/2”. IMAGE SIZE: 9” x 12”. CONDITION: Some toning at edges, good. 9-90126 MD (4,000-6,000)

GRANT WOOD (American, 1891-1942) “HONORARY DEGREE”. Pencil signed lithograph shows a professor being bestowed an honorary degree by two men. Czestochowski W-7, Edition of 250. Housed in a black frame with white matte. PLATE SIZE: 11-3/4” x 7”. SIGHT SIZE: 12-1/4” x 7-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90325 SM (2,000-2,500)

FRANK WESTON BENSON (American, 1862-1951) “SALEM HARBOR”. Etching on paper shows a tranquil harbor with boats and city beyond. Signed in plate “FW Benson 82”. Housed in a modern burl wood type frame with ivory matte. Not examined out of frame. SIGHT SIZE: 4-3/4” x 7-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. SM 9-74233 (800-1,200)

FRANK WESTON BENSON (AMERICAN, 1862-1951), “IN DROPPING FLIGHT”. A dry point on paper scene shows four ducks landing in clear water. Pencil signed lower left. 1926 edition of 134. housed in a hinged matte. PLATE SIZE: 10-3/4”h x 13-3/4”w. TOTAL SIZE: 13”h x 17-1/2”w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90335 SM (900-1,200)

ROLAND H. CLARK (AMERICAN, 1874-1957), “A MEMORY”. A drypoint on paper scene shows a flock of ducks coming into a marshy area. Signed in pencil lower right and titled in the print. 1928 from an edition of 75. Housed in a hinged matte. Along with a book “To Keep a Tryst with the Dawn: An Appreciation of Roland Clark by John T. Ordman.” Limited edition numbered 1006 and signed. PLATE SIZE: 16”h x 12-3/4”w. TOTAL SIZE: 18-1/4”h x 14-1/2”w. CONDITION: Slight overall toning. 9-90333 SM (600-800)

RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (AMERICAN, 1887-1975 “THROUGH THE WILLOWS”. Drypoint etching scene shows eight ducks flying through leafless willow trees. Pen signed and titled. Housed in a hinged white matte. PLATE SIZE: 10-1/2”h x 13-3/4”w. TOTAL SIZE: 12”h x 15-1/4”w. CONDITION: slight edge toning, otherwise very good. 9-90334 SM (500-700)

ELMOR J. BROWN (American, 1899-1968) THE BURLESQUE HOUSE BAND. Outstanding oil on canvas scene shows a four piece band including a banjo, guitar, cello and piano. Four men sit in chairs against the wall and a plank floor. Writing on reverse of stretchers indicating a previous owner, frame type and more. Signed upper right. Housed in a brown and white painted molded wood frame. SIZE: 18-1/4” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good, relined with some inpainting. 9-71745 MD (2,000-4,000)

EMILE MILO (American, late 19th Century) WOOD NYMPH. Watercolor scene shows nude woman standing in a forest pool. She’s up against a rock shelf steadying herself with one hand . Signed lower right “Emile Milo 94 New York”. Housed in period gilt frame. SIZE: 26” x 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90206 SM (1,000-1,500)

HOWARD NORTON COOK (American, 1901-1980) THREE NUDE STUDIES. All three of nude woman. Two are in black and red crayon; one in black crayon. All signed “HC”. Identically housed in modern black metal frames. Each mounted on colored paper. SIGHT SIZE: Ranges from 18” x 12” to 21” x 18”. CONDITION: Some folds and creases, generally good. 9-90200 SM (1,200-1,600)

MAURICE FROMKES (American, 1872-1931) INTERIOR NUDE. Oil on canvas interior scene shows nude woman with sheer cloth held over part of her body. Unsigned. Housed in a modern, bronze decorated wood frame. SIZE: 27” x 20”. CONDITION: Very good, some minor touch up. 9-90304 SM (1,000-1,500)

FRIED PAL (American/Hungarian 1893-1976) NUDE WITH RED SHAWL. Pastel on paper, three-quarter portrait of a nude woman with a red drape over lower part of body. Arm rests on a linen covered table and her eyes are closed. Signed lower left. Housed in a white highlighted carved wood frame with white matte and anti-glare glass. SIGHT SIZE: 22” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90298 SM (600-800)

GEORGES ROBERT CHEYSSIAL (French, 1907) RECLINING NUDE WITH APPLES. Large oil on canvas interior scene shows a nude woman recumbent on a bed with white sheets and rust colored pillow. She holds one green apple and two other are beside her. Signed upper left “Cheyssial G”. Housed in its original carved wood gold frame. Attached to frame are three newspaper articles about the artist. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 25-1/2” x 39-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73992 MD (1,000-2,000)

FRANCOIS DESNOYER (French 1894-1972) MERMAIDS. Colorful watercolor scene shows three mermaids in water with other fish. Signed lower right. The paper has been cut in oval form and has been attached to a backing paper. Housed in an ebony and gold frame with highlighted matte. SIZE: 7” x 9”. CONDITION: Some watercolor splatter on edges, good. 9-90201 SM (1,000-1,500)

CHARLES LEVIER (French, 1920) “3 FEMMES”. Large oil on canvas scene shows three girls next to railing with water, sailboat and buildings beyond. A bouquet of flowers is seen in foreground. Signed lower right. Titled and signed on reverse of canvas. Housed in a gilt modern wood frame. PROVENANCE: Acquired from James Greenberg, agent for the artist, 7/28/90. SIZE: 30” x 40”. CONDITION: Central vertical area of chipped and lifting paint, inpainting. 9-90062 SM (1,000-2,000)

ATTRIBUTED STANISLAS LEPINE (French, 1835-1892) SUMMER LANDSCAPE WITH WINDMILL. Oil on mahogany panel. Summer scene shows grass and rock covered fields leading to a small village, a windmill is nestled behind a grassy knoll. Signed lower right and housed in a carved wood and decorated frame with white painted liner. SIZE: 6” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-74496 SM (2,500-3,500)