Preview: February 7, 2018: 9am-5pm and February 8 & 9, 2018: 8am-10am
Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.
WILLIAM SCHALDACH (American, 1896-1982) TWO SPORTING PRINTS
Drypoints Housed in curly maple frames matted under glass 1) “Setters and Birches”, signed lower right “W.J. Schaldach”, 1930, from an edition of 50 2) “Spring Spaniel and Woodcock”, signed lower right “W.J. Schaldach”, 1930, from an edition of 50 SIZE: 1) 11-3/4″ x 9-1/2″. Overall: 19″ x 16-1/4″, 2) 7-5/8″ x 10-3/4″. Overall: 15-1/2″ x 18″ PROVENANCE: Contents of a lifetime collection “Brook Crossing,” South Pomfret, VT. CONDITION: Both prints in very good condition, not examined out of frames; both have minor soiling on mats 52806-220 (300-500) – Lot 1150
NORMAN WILKINSON (English, 1878-1971) TWO FRAMED SPORTING ETCHINGS
1) “Salmon Fishing, Nepisiguit River”, signed in plate lower left and in pencil lower right “Norman Wilkinson”, titled on F. H. Bresler Co label affixed to verso 2) “Netting the Catch”, initialed in plate lower right “NW” and signed in pencil “Norman Wilkinson”, bears the Pernell Galleries label on verso SIZE: 1) 8-3/4″ x 11-3/4″. Overall: 15-3/4″ x 18-3/4″, 2) 8-3/4″ x 11-3/4″. Overall: 16-3/8″ x 19-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Contents of a lifetime collection “Brook Crossing,” South Pomfret, VT. CONDITION: Both not examined out of frame; 1) Discoloration to mat, print appears to be in good condition, 2) Foxing on mat, print appears to be in good condition 52806-221 (200-400) – Lot 1151
WILLIAM R. DAVIS (American, 1952-) “STEADY BREEZE OFF WEST CHOP”
Oil on canvas Housed in a modern giltwood frame Signed lower right “William R. Davis”, signed and titled on verso SIZE: 10″ x 20″. Overall: 17-1/4″ x 27″ CONDITION: Very good to excellent 52624-13 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1152
Oil on board Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame Signed lower left “W. Davis”, signed, titled and dated on verso “William R. Davis 2015 Reflections” SIZE: 9″ x 12″. Overall: 12-1/2″ x 15-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 52962-3 (800-1,200) – Lot 1153
WILLIAM R. DAVIS (American, 1952-) BECALMED AT SUNRISE
Oil on board Housed in contemporary giltwood frame Signed lower right “W. Davis”, signed, dated and titled on verso “William R. Davis 2017 Becalmed at Sunrise” SIZE: 8″ x 13-1/2″. Overall: 13″ x 18-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good to excellent 52962-2 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1154
WILLIAM R. DAVIS (American, 1952-) “SCHOONER YACHT PASSING LINE FISHERMEN”
Oil on panel Housed in an ebonized wood frame Signed lower left “W. Davis”, signed and titled on verso “William R. Davis” SIZE: 5″ x 7″. Overall: 10-1/4″ x 12-1/4″ CONDITION: Very good 52899-11 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1155
STAN STOKES (American, 20th Century) “U.S.S. VANDALIA” AT NEW YORK HARBOR – BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Large oil on canvas Housed in a modern antique style gilt frame with gilt wood title and artist plaque Signed lower right “Stokes” Biographical and historical information available SIZE: 36″ x 48″. Overall 42-3/4″ x 54-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good to excellent 52919-3 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1156
STAN STOKES (American, 20th Century) “USS HORNET” PURSUED BY HMS CORNWALLIS
Oil on canvas Housed in a modern partial gilt decorative frame Signed lower right “Stokes” Note: Biographical information included with this lot SIZE: 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″. Overall 15-1/4″ x 18-1/4″ CONDITION: Very good to excellent 52919-1 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1157
STAN STOKES (American, 20th Century) “BROOKLYN BRIDGE TRAFFIC”
Oil on canvas Housed in a gilt molded wood frame Signed lower right “Stokes”, also signed and dated “2009” on reverse Note: Biographical information included with this lot SIZE: 9″ x 12″. Overall 14-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good to excellent 52919-2 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1158
This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please note, the hammer price of the lot will be matched dollar for dollar up to a $1,000 match and donated to the Dana-Farber Institute, commonly known as the “Jimmy Fund” locally. Founded in Boston in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is world-renowned for its leadership in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Your gift provides Dana-Farber with crucial dollars that can be directed where and when they are needed the most. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 51841-5 (300-400) – Lot 1159
WARREN BOUCHER (American, 1922-1999) GRAND BANKS DORY RACING TOWARDS MOTHER SHIP
Large oil on Masonite Housed in its original stepped molded wood wide frame with white liner Signed lower left “Warren Boucher” Biographical information available SIZE: 30-1/2″ x 48-1/2″. Overall 37″ x 55″ PROVENANCE: Sold James D. Julia 8/25/2000, lot #1109, and at that time consigned by the original owner who bought it from the artist, MBNA Corporate Collection CONDITION: One small scratch is right corner sky, otherwise very good 52919-4 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1160
JACK LORIMER GRAY (American, 1927-1981) FISHERMAN AT SEA
Oil on board Housed in an walnut frame with white painted liner Signed lower left “J.Gray” SIZE: 22″ x 30″. Overall: 29″ x 37″ PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist. CONDITION: Good, with discolored varnish 52942-1 (18,000-25,000) – Lot 1161
HENRY REDMORE (British, 1820-1887) SHIPS ANCHORED IN CALM WATERS IN EVENING LIGHT
Oil on canvas Housed in a fine period giltwood frame Signed and dated lower left “H. Redmore. 1873”, exhibition information provide on an Oscar & Peter Johnson, Ltd., London label affixed to stretcher Exhibited: Lowndes Lodge Gallery, “Henry & E.K. Redmore”, March 1971, No. 20 SIZE: 20″ x 44″. Overall: 27″ x 51″ PROVENANCE: From a prominent Boston family CONDITION: Very good restored condition, lined with minor re-touch along edges, 4″ vertical restoration, left edge 52814-1 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1162
FRANKLIN DULLIN BRISCOE (American, 1844-1903) “BOATS IN DELAWARE BAY”
Oil on canvas Housed in an antique gilt gesso decorated frame with gilt decorated liner having a new gilt artist and title plaque Signed lower left “F.D. Briscoe” with an illegible inscription above, also an old penned label on verso with artist and title SIZE: 18″ x 31-3/4″. Overall: 28″ x 42″ CONDITION: Lined, restored with inpainting, very good 53038-2 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1163
Please Note: Title should be “Harbor Scene”, not “Stony Brook Harbor”.
PAUL KING (American, 1867-1947) STONY BROOK HARBOR, LONG ISLAND
Oil on canvas Housed in a gold painted wood frame Signed lower right “Paul King”, signed and inscribed on verso “Paul King NA. Stony Brook Long Is ny” SIZE: 32″ x 40″. Overall: 36-1/2″ x 44-1/2″ CONDITION: Craquelure throughout, scattered restoration in center 52902-9 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1164
LEENDERT DE KONINGH (Dutch, 1777-1849) TWO WORKS: “WATERING THE FLOCK” AND “THE MARKET CART”
Oil on canvases Housed in matching French style fancy gilt frames Signed lower right “L De Koningh”, Each having an export label indicating that they may be a collaboration between “Leemput and De Koningh”, also each having a Vose Galleries Boston label with title and artist numbered 20024 and 20025 SIZE: 19-1/2″ x 25-3/4″. Overall 25-1/2″ x 31-3/4″ CONDITION: Lined, very good 53020-7 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1165
ITALIAN SCHOOL (19th century) FISHERMEN IN BAY OF NAPLES
Gouache on paper Housed in vintage wood frame matted under glass Unsigned, bears “Charles H. Sargent, Boston, Mass” label on verso SIZE: 11″ x 15-3/4″. Overall: 18-3/4″ x 23-1/2″ CONDITION: Good, with round discoloration upper center, not examined out of frame 52885-52 (700-900) – Lot 1166
ANTONIO DE SIMONE (Italian, 1851-1907) “YACHT NARADA”
Gouache on paper Housed in a modern silver molded wood gilt frame with mat behind glass Signed with initial lower right SIZE: 15-1/4″ x 23″. Overall 23-1/2″ x 31″ CONDITION: Very good, some light scratches to surface 52885-51 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1167
ANTONIO DE SIMONE (Italian, 1851-1907) SHIP GUITANO ENTERING HARBOR
Gouache on paper Housed in a silver modern gilt molded frame with mat and glass Signed lower right and dated 1881 SIZE: 17-1/2″ x 26″. Overall 25-3/4″ x 33-1/2″ CONDITION: Vertical dark lines where backboards met in previous framing, otherwise good 52885-50 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1168
ATTRIBUTED TO TOMMASO DE SIMONE (Italian, 1805-1888) “BARCO BLONDINA P CAPTN. PAOLO SOICH”
Gouache and watercolor on paper Housed in a period brown wood frame with gold painted liner Unsigned, identified in lower margin SIZE: 18-1/2″ x 27-3/4″. Overall: 22-1/2″ x 31-1/2″ CONDITION: Stable. Minor water damage to top center. Scattered minor abrasions. Not examined out of frame 52902-7 (1,000-1,200) – Lot 1169
ANTOINE ROUX II (French, 1799-1872) ENGLISH FRIGATE IN MARSEILLES HARBOR
Watercolor on paper Housed in a burl wood frame matted under glass Sign and dated lower right “Ant Roux Mar 82″ SIZE: 5″ x 8”. Overall: 14-1/2″ x 18-1/2″ CONDITION: Sheet trimmed, mat burn lines, and several spots of discoloration, faded 52902-6 (800-1,200) – Lot 1170
MARSHALL JOHNSON JR. (American, 1850-1921) PASSING SHIPS
Oil on canvas Housed in its original gilt reeded frame Signed lower left “Marshall Johnson” SIZE: 24″ x 36″. Overall 30-3/4″ x 42-3/4″ CONDITION: Lined, scattered in-painting, very good 53002-9 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1171
MARSHALL JOHNSON JR. (American, 1850-1921) “A CLOSE CALL – SHIP SKYLARK JUST CLEARING DIEGO RAMIREZ OFF CAPE HOPE”
Oil on canvas Housed in a modern partial gilt molded wood frame with old title plaque Signed lower left “Marshall Johnson” Note: Information about the Skylark accompanies this lot SIZE: 24″ x 36″. Overall 27-1/4″ x 39-1/4″ CONDITION: Craquelure, otherwise very good 53002-10 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1172
RALPH EUGENE CAHOON JR. (American, 1910-1982) MERMAIDS AND SAILOR IN A CHINESE LANDSCAPE
Oil on Masonite Housed in a period China trade frame with gilt edge Signed lower right “R. Cahoon” SIZE: 18″ x 30-3/4″. Overall: 23″ x 36″ CONDITION: Very good 52624-9 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1173
HAYLEY LEVER (American, 1875-1958) PRESIDENTIAL YACHT “MAYFLOWER”
Gouache on paper Housed in giltwood frame matted under glass Signed lower right “Hayley Lever” inscribed in pencil upper left “Haley Lever Mayflower”, inscribed on a Clayton-Liberatore Gallery label affixed to verso “This is the original painting for the one in the White House. Painted for President Coolidge by Hayley Lever” Note: the oil on canvas was presented to President Calvin Coolidge in 1924. The USS Mayflower was a luxurious steam yacht built in 1896 by J. and G. Thompson for millionaire Ogden Goelet. The Mayflower was commissioned in 1905 as a presidential yacht. President Roosevelt introduced the Russian and Japanese delegations on board to end the Russo-Japanese War for which President Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize. Mayflower served as the Presidential yacht until she was de-commissioned in 1929 Literature: Lowrey, Carol. Haley Lever and the Modern Spirit. New York: Spanierman Gallery, 2010. The presentation of the painting to President Coolidge is illustrated on page 41, Fig 13 in the exhibition catalog SIZE: 17-1/2″ x 22-1/2″. Overall: 26-1/2″ x 31-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good, not examined out of frame; frame has minor gilt losses 52900-4 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1174