February Fine Art, Asian, & Antiques Auction

Auction: February 8 & 9, 2018: 10am

Preview: February 7, 2018: 9am-5pm and February 8 & 9, 2018: 8am-10am

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1226
$0.00

ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century) YOUNG BOYS AND THEIR DOG

Pastel on paper
Housed in natural wood frame with linen liner
Unsigned SIZE: 12-1/4″ x 10″. Overall: 17-1/2″ x 14-3/4″ CONDITION: Stable. Some scratches and pigment displacement. 52895-15 (600-900) – Lot 1226
1227
$1,089.00

ENOCH WOOD PERRY (American, 1831-1915) TEENAGE BOY WITH STICKS

Oil on canvas
Housed in a gilt decorated wood frame
Signed lower left “E. Wood Perry N.Y.” SIZE: 20″ x 16″. Overall: 26″ x 22″ CONDITION: Good restored condition, lined with old scattered re-touch 52829-21 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1227
1228
$15,730.00

JOHN THOMAS PEELE (British/American, 1822-1897) “BREAKFAST”

Oil on canvas
Housed in a later gesso decorated gilt frame
Signed lower right “J. T. Peele 1888″, Note; accompanying the painting is a National Hall of Art certificate of Authenticity dated June 16, 1944. This painting was purchased by Dave Korf, owner of Korf Sixth Avenue clothing store in Kenorsha, Wisconsin, on a buying trip to New York city in 1944 and has remained in the family until 2017. Reference; John Thomas Peele, who was born in Peterborough, England, came to the United States when he was a child, and as a young man. He worked in Albany for two years as a portrait painter, and then in New York where he was elected a member of the National Academy of Design. Returning to London around 1851, he exhibited from 1852 to 1891 at the Royal Academy, British Institution and Society of British Artists, as well as at the Royal Society of Artists in Birmingham and Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. He returned to England from 1841-1844 and later in 1851, while still exhibiting in the U.S. He remained in England, becoming active in the Society of British Artists and living on the Isle Of Man from 1858 to 1865. He died in England in 1897. SIZE: 42″ x 32”. Overall 49″ x 39-1/2″ CONDITION: Lined, restored with in-painting, very good 52991-1 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1228
1229
$24,200.00

ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL EMILE CHABAS (French, 1869-1937)) “HAPPY NEW YEAR”

Oil on canvas
Housed in a magnificent period floral encrusted gesso decorated giltwood frame
Signed lower left “-Chabas-“, titled on presentation plaque “Happy New Year – Chabas”, there is some confusion in that the artist the painting with an “S” that looks like a “D” and the plaque signifies the “S”, but neither indicates the artists first name. Paul Emile Chabas is known to have done formal portraits which this is inline with. SIZE: 48-1/2″ x 33-1/2″. Overall: 61-1/4″ x 46″ PROVENANCE: From a coastal Maine collection CONDITION: Very good restored condition with minor areas of touch-up, lined 52553-13 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1229
1231
$907.50

MF (American, 19th/20th century) SITTING IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE

Oil on canvas
Housed in a modern silver gilt wide frame with linen liner
Initialed lower left “MF” SIZE: 14-1/4″ x 15″. Overall: 21″ x 21-3/4″ CONDITION: Lined, restored with inpainting, very good 53020-3 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1231
1232
$4,840.00

RICHARD JACK (Canadian, 1866-1952) “THE DRAWING ROOM”

Oil on canvas
Housed in a period paint decorated and giltwood frame
Signed and dated lower right “R. Jack 1923″, bears British Empire Exhibition label on stretcher dated 1925”
Exhibited: London Royal Academy “The One Hundred Fifty Fifth Summer Exhibition 1923”, May 7-August 11, 1923, No. 237; London “British Empire Exhibition 1925, No. CC.31
note: The present work may show the work from Jack’s London studio located at 2 Earle’s Court Square (source: Christie’s catalog, 5-23-17, Lot 33) SIZE: 48″ x 36-1/4″. Overall: 58″ x 46″ PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s, December 17, 1985, Lot 3308; Hancock Gallery, London, 1987; private collection, Washington, D.C.; acquired from above by present owner CONDITION: Very good condition with minor restoration in her skirt and several areas of touch-up throughout interior 52740-1 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1232
1233
$2,722.50

PAL FRIED (American/Hungarian, 1893-1976) “NANETTE” AT THE MOULIN ROUGE

Oil on canvas
Housed in a modern giltwood frame
Signed lower left “Fried Pal”, titled and numbered on verso “Nanette 19306″ with artist copyright stamp SIZE: 24-3/4″ x 30”. Overall: 32″ x 38″ CONDITION: Very good with minor surface abrasion lower left 52851-7 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1233
1234
$0.00

ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM KAULA (American, 1871-1953) WOMAN NEXT TO WINDOW WITH FLOWERS

Oil on canvas
Housed in a partial gilt and black painted frame
Retaining a Newcomb/Macklin company label on verso, unsigned SIZE: 22″ x 18″. Overall 26-1/2″ x 22-1/2″ CONDITION: Lined, fine craquelure, otherwise very good 52987-15 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 1234
1235
$1,815.00

LOUIS BETTS (American, 1873-1961) YOUNG GIRL PETTING A WHITE DOG IN THE PARK

Oil on canvas
Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame
Signed and dated lower left “L. Betts ’96.”, bears O’Brien’s, Chicago label affixed to stretcher inscribed “No. 37…” SIZE: 16″ x 12″. Overall: 21-1/4″ x 17-1/4″ PROVENANCE: Private New York collection CONDITION: Overall very good 52954-1 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1235
1236
$5,445.00

MARGUERITE STUBER PEARSON (American, 1898-1978) YOUNG WOMAN AT PIANO

Oil on canvas
Housed in its original grey wash frame with gilt highlights
Signed lower right “Marguerite S. Pearson (c)”, stamped on verso stretcher “Reproduction rights preserved Marguerite S Pearson” SIZE: 30″ x 36″. Overall: 37″ x 43″ CONDITION: Very good 52895-9 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1236
1237
$0.00

MARGUERITE STUBER PEARSON (American, 1898-1978) TWO WORKS: “WINTER ROCKPORT” AND “ROSES AND DELPHINIUM”

Both oil on board
Housed in decorative wood frames
Signed lower right and lower left SIZE: 8″ h x 10″ w, 10″ h x 8″ w. Overall 12-1/2″ h x 14-1/2″ w, 15″ h x 13″ w CONDITION: Very good 52736-5 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1237
1238
$1,452.00

LAURA COOMBS HILLS (American, 1859-1952) BLUE AND WHITE DELPHINIUMS IN STONEWARE JAR

Pastel
Housed in a molded wood frame
Unsigned SIZE: 21-1/2″ x 19-1/2″. Overall 23-1/2″ x 21-1/2″ CONDITION: Good 52987-1 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 1238
1239
$4,840.00

JANE PETERSON (American, 1876-1965) “TULIPS”

Oil on canvas
Housed in a simple slat wood frame
Signed lower right “Jane Peterson.”, titled on several labels affixed to verso, including exhibition label from American Women’s Association, Inc.
Exhibited: The American Women’s Association Inc., “Exhibition of Members”, under the title “Flowers”; Studio Guild, Inc., 75th Avenue, New York, Item 9 (no date for either exhibition) SIZE: 32″ x 32″. Overall: 32-1/2″ x 32-1/2″ CONDITION: Good, 3″ vertical band of restoration lower right, retouched along right edge, very minor craquelure, small area of paint loss in flowers 52781-3 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1239
1240
$3,630.00

ROBERT KULICKE (American, 1921-2007) STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN A WHITE VASE

Watercolor on paper
Housed in a giltwood frame, matted under glass
Signed and dated lower center “Kulicke 71”, inscribed on verso “KCB” 4/16/99″ SIZE: 6″ x 8″. Overall: 12-1/2″ x 15″ PROVENANCE: Acquired from the artist by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Brill, New York; by descent to current owner CONDITION: Very good, not examined out of frame 52565-2 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1240
1241
$1,028.50

RUSSELL CHENEY (American, 1881-1945) “TULIPS”

Oil on canvas
Housed in a vintage giltwood frame
Signed lower left “Russell Cheney”, bears A. L. Cole Company, Lawrence, Mass label on stretcher and frame SIZE: 28″ x 16″. Overall: 31″ x 18-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good 52781-6 (800-1,200) – Lot 1241
1242
$0.00

BRIAN DAVIES (British, 1942-2014) STILL LIFE WITH OYSTERS, FLAGON AND RHINE WINE

Oil on canvas
Housed in a partial gilt and veneered frame (losses to veneer)
Signed lower right “Brian Davies” SIZE: 18″ x 22″. Overall 24″ x 28″ CONDITION: Very good 52987-3 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1242
1243
$0.00

IDA J. OLNEY (American, 19th century) STILL LIFE OF FRUIT

Oil on canvas
Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame
Signed lower right “Ida J. Olney” SIZE: 20″ x 30″. Overall: 25-1/2″ x 34-1/4″ CONDITION: Restored with inpainting, lined, surface grime and craquelure 52895-2 (800-1,200) – Lot 1243
1244
$1,089.00

CHRISTINE MOSHER (American, 20th-21st century) “DIANA”

Oil on canvas
Housed in a contemporary gold frame.
Signed lower left “Christine Mosher”
Identified on Rockport Art Association exhibition label verso SIZE: 16″ sq. Overall: 23″ sq CONDITION: Very good. Some losses to frame 52899-8 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1244
1245
$3,630.00

KARL SCHRAG (American, 1912-1995) “FLOWERBED AND DISTANT WOODS”

Gouache
Housed in a giltwood frame, linen mat under glass
Signed upper left “Karl Schrag”, titled on a Kaushaar Galleries, New York label affixed to verso SIZE: 37-1/2″ x 25-1/2″. Overall: 44″ x 32″ CONDITION: Very good, mat has large water stain lower right, not examined out of frame 52781-4 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1245
1246
$1,210.00

EUGENE LOUIS CHARPENTIER (French, 1811-1890) STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS

Oil on canvas
Housed in an antique gilt gesso decorated frame
Signed lower right “E. Charpentier” SIZE: 22″ x 18″. Overall 29″ x 25-1/4″ PROVENANCE: From a Woodstock, VT collection CONDITION: Very good, with some inpainting 52950-2 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1246
1247
$0.00

LEON FOSTER JONES (American, 1871-1940) STILL LIFE OF FISH ON A TABLE WITH BRASS BUCKET

Oil on canvas
Housed in an ebonized and gilt decorated wood frame
Signed and dated lower right “Leon Foster Jones 1913″ SIZE: 16″ x 20”. Overall: 21-1/2″ x 25-1/2″ CONDITION: Good with several minor pin holes and minor touch-up upper left 52829-65 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1247
1248
$968.00

AL ALFRED JACKSON (American, 1940-2001) APPLES

Oil on canvas
Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with linen mat (stained)
Signed lower right “Al Jackson” SIZE: 12″ x 24″. Overall 19-1/2″ x 31-1/2″ CONDITION: A few small flecks of paint loss, otherwise very good 52987-5 (800-1,200) – Lot 1248
1249
$0.00

W. CHARLES NOWELL (American, 1966-) “BOSC AND CHERRIES”

Oil on board
Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame
Signed lower right “W. C. Nowell”, inscribed on verso “8-15 Bosc and Cherries” SIZE: 10″ x 8″. Overall: 13-1/4″ x 11-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good, with small area of gilt residue left edge 52899-2 (800-1,200) – Lot 1249
1250
$2,117.50

ROBERT KULICKE (American, 1921-2007) TWO FRUIT STILL LIFES OF PEACHES

1) Oil on paper “For a Peach of a Guy”
Housed in a giltwood frame matted under glass
Signed and dated lower center “Kulicke 92”, inscribed “For my pal Herb on his 80th”, annotated on border “For a Peach of a Guy on his 80th – Bob”
2) Pastel on paper “Peach”
Housed in a giltwood frame matted under glass
Signed and dated lower center “Kulicke 77”, inscribed on verso “KCB 4/16/99″ SIZE: 1) 6-3/8″ x 9″. Overall: 12-1/2″ x 15-1/4″, 2) 4-1/2″ x 5-1/4”. Overall: 12″ x 12-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Acquired from the artist by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Brill, New York; by descent to current owner CONDITION: Both not examined outside of frame; 1) Sketch has horizontal band of discoloration in margin, 2) Very good 52565-1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1250
1251
$968.00

ANDRE GISSON (American/French, 1921 – 2003) MOTHER AND CHILD SWIMMING

Oil on canvas
Housed in its original French style painted frame
Signed lower right “Gisson” SIZE: 16″ x 20″. Overall 23″ x 27″ CONDITION: Very good 53002-1 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1251

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