Additional Information: Artist should be Bayard Hollins (American, 20th Century)

BAYARD HOLLINSDOOR? (American, Late 20th Century) WHITE BIRCHES. Oil on masonite Maine coast scene shows one of Maine’s inlets dotted with islands with a working lobster boat. The foreground shoreline dotted with birch trees & pines. Signed lower left. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 24″ x 36″. PROVENANCE: From a fine Islesboro, Maine home. CONDITION: Very good. 9-23896 (800-1,200)

Correction: This piece is signed “Evans” and a knowledgeable person has informed us that they do not believe this is Virginia Bargar Evans work therefore we cannot guarantee the artist but please note, there are over 160 “Evans” listed on Askart.

VIRGINIA BARGAR EVANS (American, 1894-1983) POPLARS IN THE PARK. Oil on board impressionistic scene shows three blue poplars alongside a path leading to a garden park area. Signed lower right. Housed in a gold painted gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 16″ x 12″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-24961 (600-800)

Correction: At least one art scholar has indicated that the monogram is that of Raymond Woog (French, 1875-) and both did similar work. We cannot guarantee the artist.

ABLE GEORGE (BUCK) WARSHAWSKY (American/French, 1883-1962) THE FLOWERING TRELLIS. Oil on canvas French or California scene shows a stucco building with colorful yellow blossoming trellis over the front door. Bright blue sky. Signed lower left with a “W” within a circle. Housed in a period gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 23-1/4″ x 17-1/2″. CONDITION: Relined, inpainting, very good. 9-24935 (1,200-1,500)

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PIERRE JULES MENE (French, 1810-1879) “MARE AND FOAL”. Outstanding large period bronze showing a horse with her foal. They stand on a naturalistic ground with oval base. Nice brown patina. Inscribed “PJ Mene 1868”. SIZE: 18-1/4″ h x 23″ w x 9″ d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-25081 (15,000-25,000)

CONDITION CHANGE: There are 3 small old patches, overall craquelure.

PHILLIP RUSSELL GOODWIN (American, 1882-1935) HUNTERS IN A CABIN USED FOR PETERS 1921 CALENDAR. This wonderful signed oil on canvas by Philip R. Goodwin was originally commissioned in 1920 by Peters Cartridge Co of Cincinnati, OH, one of the largest ammo manufacturers of the period. It is the subject of a famous 1921 Peters Cartridge Co. Calendar. The image is of four men in their period hunting gear, two with double guns, eagerly preparing for a cold weather hunt inside a cozy wooden shack. Image includes a wooden crate of PETERS shotshells, clearly marked, and shows several PETERS 2-piece shotshell boxes. Goodwin’s signature appears in the lower left corner of the image. The Peters Co. was sold to Remington Arms in 1934 as was the original painting. Sometime prior to 1970, it is not known exactly when, Remington sold the painting privately. Once again in 1983, the image would become calendar art as the original was loaned back to Remington Arms’ Richard Baldwin for the production of a retro-look calendar having many of the same attributes as the 1921 Peters version. This painting is illustrated in Larry Len Peterson’s book, “Phillip R. Goodwin: America’s Sporting & Wildlife Artist” on p.239. Philip R. Goodwin (1882-1935)is known for his illustrations of hunting, fishing, and cowboy scenes, especially scenes featuring firearms. By the age of eleven, he had already sold his first illustrations to Collier’s magazine. He was educated at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence and the Art Students’ League in New York. He also studied with Howard Pyle in Pennsylvania. His works exhibit much of Pyle’s earnestness and discipline. Goodwin produced many notable pictures, the subject matter always being very convincing and dramatic in color. In his early twenties, he established a studio in New York and met Charles Russell, whose paintings provided a great influence on Goodwin’s work. This is seen not only in Goodwin’s use of bright, vivid colors, but also in the romanticized subject matter. Goodwin’s pictures were published in The Saturday Evening Post, Harper’s Monthly and Weekly, Outing, Scribner’s, and Everybody’s magazines, in addition to calendar subjects for Brown & Bigelow, advertising for Winchester including their famous Horse/Rider logo, Marlin, and Remington/Peters Company. He also illustrated African Game Trails for Theodore Roosevelt and Jack London’s Call of the Wild. This is a unique and rare opportunity to own a sporting classic that has never been offered for sale to the public. NOTE: Accompanying this painting is a copy of the Peter’s Cartridge Co. calendar of 1921 in very good condition. SIZE: 40″ x 30″. CONDITION: Several old patches to reverse with corresponding inpainting, craquelure, very good. 4-42712 (50,000-75,000)

Additional Information: Artist should be Robert Berran (American, 20th Century)

BARRON (American, Mid 20th Century) “OFF TO A GOOD START”. Oil on board colorful illustration shows two boys poised to start a foot race around a lined track with a police officer giving the signal to “GO”. Three other boys look on. Signed lower right “Barron”. On reverse is the title and also indicating that it was used in 1978 in the Line-Youth Guidance”. Housed in a modern gilt frame. SIZE: 24″ x 21″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-23808 (800-1,200)

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ALBERT HIRSCHFELD (American, 1903-2003) SONNY BONO. Etching of Sonny Bono, pencil signed and numbered “2/150”. Character shown from chest up in a roundel. Housed in a gilt frame with decorative matte. SIZE: Sight: 14-1/2″ h x 13-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Private Cleveland Collector. CONDITION: Very good. 9-23444-1 (500-1,000)

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ALBERT HIRSCHFELD (American, 1903-2003) JUDY GARLAND. Etching of Judy Garland, pencil signed and numbered “114/150″. Shows Judy seated on a sofa looking to her right holding a cigarette. Housed in a gilt frame with decorative matte. SIZE: Sight: 15″ x 13”. PROVENANCE: Private Cleveland Collector. CONDITION: Very good. 9-23444-2 (500-1,000)

Additional Information: We are told that this is a portrait of the artist Eric Sloane, a friend of David Armstrong.

DAVID B. ARMSTRONG (American, 1947-1998) ANTICIPATION. Limited Edition serigraph numbered “2/10″ and signed in pen. Image shows an older man sitting beside a window looking out in anticipation of a visitor. Housed in a molded wood frame with white matte and glass. SIZE: Sight: 15″ x 19-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-23775 (300-500)

Additional Information: This is a copy of a famous Thomas Gainsborough painting titled “The Morning Walk”.

HANNAH RUBIN (19th Century) THE ELEGANT COUPLE. Large oil on canvas portrait of an elegantly dressed young couple. They stroll arm & arm with their dog beside through a clearing in the woods. Signed lower right. Housed in a gesso decorated frame with a “F.A. Bryden Chicago” framing label. SIZE: 56″ x 42″. CONDITION: Some surface dirt, very good. 9-23467 (500-1,000)

Additional Information: PROVENANCE: Howland Family, New Bedford, Massachusetts through descent.

ALMY FAMILY SCRIMSHAW BOX. Mid 19th century. American. This fine sailor box made from pan bone of whale engraved on the lid with patriotic displayed eagle next to patriotic seal with alternating wax red and white stripes, banner scrimmed with the phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM” beneath arch of 13 stars within a border of diamonds, five pointed star at each corner. Front of box scrimmed with a wide floral branch. Paper label on the interior printed with “UNCLE EDWARD/ALMY GAVE IT/TO MABLE’S MOTHER/MADE ON WHALING/SHIP – CONSIDERED/UNUSUAL”. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 10-1/4″ l x 7″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Slight warping, nice patina. 9-24627 (2,000-3,000)

Correction: We guarantee both the top and base to be Dunlap, however it has been refinished and the base has been altered.

FINE DUNLAP MAPLE CHEST-ON-FRAME. Late 18th/early 19the century. New Hampshire. The molded cornice joined to the dovetailed case above five graduated long drawers with thumb molded edges fitted to the molded frame. The frieze carved with s-scrolling elements flanked by pronounced scallop shells, raised on short cabriole legs with circular pad feet and shaped returns. For a similar example, see “The Dunlap’s & Their Furniture, The Currier Gallery of Art”, Manchester, New Hampshire, plate 58. SIZE: 52-1/4″h x 46″ (case width), (overall width) 39-1/2″ x 19″d. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: With old surfaces and medium honey color, nice patina with period brass hardware, not original. Overall very good. 9-23643 (4,000-6,000)

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RARE & IMPORTANT STEEPLE CHASE COPPER WEATHERVANE ATTRIBUTED TO A.L. JEWELL & CO (1852-67) WALTHAM, MA. This fine molded copper example with sheet copper mane, ears, and tail depicting a running horse jumping fence. With very good verdigris surfaces. The rear haunch scratched with the owner’s initials “MC” (McLoon). SIZE: 33″ h x 35″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Olive H. McLoon, Dunstable, Massachusetts where it had been atop the barn of the family homestead. This weathervane had been stolen five years ago and recovered & retained by the police. The owner has since passed away and the weathervane is being sold for the Estate. We are privileged to have been selected by the Estate to offer this wonderful example. CONDITION: All original, one side of the copper gate absent. Three untouched bullet holes in body. Tip of tail is creased as is tail at body. Very good overall with wonderful patina. 9-25080 (30,000-50,000)

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AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE TIGER MAPLE BUTLER’S SECRETARY. Last quarter, 18th century, probably New York. The rectangular case with applied, molded edge above a conforming case. The top drawer with hinged front opening to an interior fitted with an arrangement of three banks of serpentine drawers above a row of pigeon holes over three long, graduated drawers on a molded base raised on shaped bracket feet. SIZE: 48″h x 42″w x 19″d. CONDITION: Refinished and professionally repaired with replaced hardware, otherwise good. 9-24342 (4,500-6,500)

Additional Information: In November 1961 an article in The Magazine Antiques, on page 410, states that when first re-discovered, the prestigious Kennedy Art Galleries of NYC identified this as a “Work by Thomas Birch 1779-1851, who is as noted for his paintings of Naval battles of the War of 1812 as for his winter and marine scenes. This view of the engagement between the Constitution and the Guerriere was engraved (in reverse) in aquatint about 1820 and published by F. Kearney during his brief period in business alone.”

Based on this esteemed art galleries original assessment we have represented this as by Thomas Birch in our catalog. We recently have talked with a couple of individuals who disputed Kennedy Galleries assessment and we therefore will change our representation to read that this painting is “Attributed to Thomas Birch”. Thank you for your interest and if you have any questions we would be happy to elaborate.

THOMAS BIRCH (American, 1779-1881) ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE CONSTITUTION AND THE GUERRIÉRE. Oil on wood panel scene depicts one of the most famous US Naval engagements of all time, that of the USS Constitution versus the Guerriére in which the USS Constitution prevailed during the War of 1812. This exact painting, sometime in 1820, was used to prepare an engraving for purposes of aquatints. The prints were published by F. Kearney during his brief period of business alone. According to an article in Antiques Magazine, November, 1961 on page 410, only four prints were known to exist and up until 1961, the painting had been lost from view and had just been rediscovered and was, at that time, displayed at Kennedy Galleries, 13 East 58th Street, New York, 22. This painting has been included in the Smithsonian Institute’s painting and sculptural database. Birch, who was born in England, became the earliest marine painter specialist in America. He was also noted for his landscapes. Birch immigrated to the United States with his father in 1794 and there they took up residence in Philadelphia where they conducted business for many years. Some of his best known paintings include the battle between the United States and the Macedonia as well as this painting and the Constitution. It is recorded that usually his paintings were created for one of the commanders of the ship(s) and is depicted in his painting. Unsigned. The reverse carries the original Kennedy Galleries label from the 1960s period. Framed in a contemporary antique-style gilt frame. SIZE: 23-1/2″ x 36″. CONDITION: Very good with very, very minor spot inpainting. 4-44164 (150,000-200,000)

Correction: This wonderful old eglomise mirror has a very old crack in the glass panel at the top which we unfortunately did not notice during the cataloging.

FINE FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT MIRROR. Circa 1800, Hudson River Valley, New York. The rectangular mirror plate within a gilt surround surmounted by a rectangular eglomise panel decorated with a pastoral landscape all within a mahogany frame with string inlay with parcel-gilt molded edge flanked by leaf-tip fillets. The parcel-gilt swan’s neck molded pediment terminating in floral rosettes centering a classical urn emitting wheat stalks and flower buds. The deeply scrolled apron of figured mahogany. For similar examples, see “The Mirror Book” by Herbert F. Schiffer, plates448, 449 & 450. SIZE: 61-1/2″h x 21-3/4″w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Surfaces appear untouched with good color and patina. Eglomise panel and mirror plate original, both with moderate foxing. Backboards original. 9-24555 (3,000-5,000)

Correction: Several people have asked about the maker and the vintage. We do not know and there is no guarantee. It is a beautifully sculpted decoy.

EARLY “SQUAW” CARVED DECOY. Early 20th century. This nice, hollow form decoy with early if not original painted surfaces, with applied, shaped leather tail and bead eyes. SIZE: 6-1/2″h x 15″l. CONDITION: Structurally very good. 9-24323 (3,000-5,000)

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SAROUK ORIENTAL RUG, NORTH PERSIA. Second half 20th century. Central indigo floral medallion on a claret field within ivory spandrels with overall polychrome floral vinery. Blue/black main border with polychrome lotus blossoms. SIZE: 9′ 8″ x 13′ 3″. CONDITION: Retains full pile. Very good overall. 9-23434 (1,000-2,000)

Correction: Not antique

NEW ENGLAND MOSS GREEN CHESTNUT BOTTLE. Nice oversized example with gradated hues of a flattened form. SIZE: 9″ h x 5-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-23788 (300-500)

Please Note: The serial Number is 399423 and the Registered Design is 6536-1

EARLY ROLEX STAINLESS STEEL SUBMARINER WATCH. Mid 1950’s, this model with no crown guard, case model “653”. Stainless steel band marked with “9315” and “280” with center seconds hand and no calendar aperture. SIZE: Dial: 1-1/8″ dia. PROVENANCE: From a fine Islesboro, Maine home. CONDITION: Movement appears operable, watch crystal with scratches and abrasions , otherwise good. 9-23885 (6,000-8,000)

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AMERICAN LEADED GLASS TABLE LAMP. 1st quarter 20th century. The leaded glass shade with rows of geometric caramel slag glass above a border of darker brown floral buds alternating with white teardrops. Fitted to an unmarked molded brass vasiform base. SIZE: Shade: 8-1/4″ h x 18-3/4″ dia.; Overall lamp: 24″ h. PROVENANCE: From an Ellsworth, Maine Estate. CONDITION: Overall very good with some stress cracks in glass. The base with original surfaces, very good overall. 9-21952 (800-1,200)

Correction: This may be a re-cast spoon therefore we cannot guarantee this item.

STERLING SILVER BERRY/CASSEROLE SPOON BY TIFFANY & CO. IN THE “CHRYSANTHEMUM” PATTERN. The spoon having a scalloped shell bowl, no monogram. WEIGHT: 4 tr. oz. SIZE: 8-1/2″. CONDITION: Well used with wear and loss of detail to handle. 9-24349 (2,000-3,000)

Correction: The signature is, of course, done by President Tyler’s secretary as are all land grant documents after 1832 are secretarial signed.

TWO PRESIDENTIAL LAND DOCUMENTS: JAMES MADISON-JOHN TYLER. Identically housed in black frames with burgundy mattes. 1) A land document for George Shindler for land in the Territory of Michigan, Register of the Land Office at Detroit. Signed James Madison, July 3rd, 1812. 2) A land document Bernhart Henn in Burlington, Iowa Territory. Signed John Tyler, December 1st, 1841. SIZE: Sight: 1) 9-1/2″ x 14-3/4″. 2) 9-1/2″ x 15″. PROVENANCE: From a coastal New Jersey home. CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. 1) Folds, losses, good. 2) Very good with folds. 9-24254 (800-1,200)

Additional Information: Pad on the bottom of one paw is missing.

CARVED BOXWOOD NETSUKE SIGNED TOMOTADA, JAPAN. (1781-1800). Figure of a wild hound inlaid with ivory eyes, signed beneath proper right hind leg. See Lazarnick pgs 1161-1164. SIZE: 1-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Rough area to one ear. Otherwise very good. 9-24087-3 (300-500)

Correction: Estimate should read 400-600.

GROUP OF SWORD MOUNTINGS. Japan, 18th/19th Century. Comprising Six Kodyuha handles and three Fuchi, some signed. SIZE: Kodyuha 3-3/4″l; Fuchi 1-1/2″l x 7/8″w. CONDITION: Very good overall with nice patina. 9-24193 (400-600)

Correction: Estimate should read 200-300.

GROUP OF SIX KODZUKA HANDLES. Japan, 18th/19th Century. Six Kodzuka handles, all of mixed metals. One signed. SIZE: Each 3-3/4″l. CONDITION: Very good with nice surfaces and patina. 9-24194 (200-300)

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CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY. Last quarter of the 19th Century, Qing Dynasty. The fine three-dimensional example woven with polychrome metallic thread on an indigo silk ground depicting two five-toed dragons playing with a pearl. Each dragon with hardstone eyes. A bat in flight is woven above the blue eyed dragon. Each corner is woven an ornate fanciful moth, all within a double silk embroidered border. SIZE: 24″ x 39-1/2″ CONDITION: Woven figures mostly intact, silk foundation and borders heavily degraded. Backing still structurally intact. 9-25061 (500-1,000)

Additional Information: Results of the Carbon 14 testing is “that the sample dated 388 years plus or minus 39 years before 2001 (1574-1652)”

CARVED AND DECORATED TANG HORSE. Chinese, Tang Dynasty style, carved in Ming Dynasty. Nicely carved polychrome decorated figure in full trappings with head modeled slightly to the side, joined to flat plinth. Horse’s mane carved in crenelated manner and cropped tail are representative of the period. Possibly carved from Chinese cypress or similar wood, surfaces finished with a process using paper and gesso as foundation to painted decorations. Note: This item accompanied by document from the New York State Historical Association in correspondence with the University of Arizona in which is described the results of a Carbon 14 test performed on this object. Copy of document accompanies this lot. SIZE: 21-3/4″ h x 23-1/4″ l x 7-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Greater part of finished surfaces have been removed, areas of gesso remain within grain. Proper left side horse remains traces of old paint. 9-24737 (4,000-6,000)

Additional Information: We are told this is a scene of the Li River.

MOUNTAINS IN THE CLOUDS WATERCOLOR SCROLL. Chinese (?), circa 1980. Rugged mountain landscapes with two summits rising above the cloud tops. Calligraphy and seal in upper left facing. Single seal lower right facing. SIZE: 47″ x 25-1/2″. 76″ x 25″ overall. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Overall good with light surface soiling. 9-24580 (800-1,200)

Additional Information: There is a small, extremely tight crack in the side of the vase that appears to be in the glaze only. It does not appear to go through.

FAMILLE VERTE ORIENTAL BALUSTER FORM VASE. Chinese, 19th Century. Decorated overall with figures in a palace garden. SIZE: 18″ h. CONDITION: Overall very good. 9-24020 (6,000-8,000)

Note: Front portion of spout was reglued back on with chip at top.

CHINESE EXPORT CHOCOLATE POT. Late 18th, early 19th century. Pot of bulbous form with conical lid and strawberry knop mounted with a strap handle. Decorated overall with delicate floral sprays. SIZE: 9-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good with minimal wear to gilded surfaces. 9-24584 (700-900)

Additional Information: One the top rim of one urn there is some professional restoration.

FINE PAIR OF ROSE MANDARIN URNS. Chinese, 19th century. Each with panels decorated with figures in palace scenes within borders of floral baskets. Also with dragon and foo dog appliques. SIZE: 17″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kennebunkport, Maine home. CONDITION: Very good overall with slight wear to gilding. 9-24307 (2,000-3,000)

Correction: A couple of people have indicated that they have never seen this form in Canton and therefore question its veracity. Because of potential questions we do not guarantee this piece.

COVERED BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN POT. Chinese, 19th Century. Canton type foliate edge bowl having lid with a pine cone finial. SIZE: 7″ h overall, 9″ dia. PROVENANCE: From a coastal New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. 9-24281 (500-800)

Correction: On the underside there is a large old spider craquelure in the surface glaze. This crack does NOT go through, it is only in the glaze.

ROSE MANDARIN COFFEE POT. China, 19th Century. Of conical form and decorated with portly figures and with a signature above the strap handle. Lid fitted with strawberry knop. SIZE: 9″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kennebunkport, Maine home. CONDITION: Very good overall with minor wear to gilding. 9-24296 (800-1,200)

Correction: On the underside there is a large old spider craquelure in the surface glaze. This crack does NOT go through, it is only in the glaze.

FLORAL DECORATED GREEN ORIENTAL VASE. Chinese, Circa 1930. Lime green ground with Famille rose reserve of birds and flowers. SIZE: 22-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good overall with minor roughness to rim. 9-24005 (1,500-2,500)

Additional Information: The blue teapot has a restored handle.

TWO ORIENTAL TEAPOTS. First example with ribbing in underglaze blue applied with gilt decorated floral sprigs with scrolling gilded border on gray ground. Lid with berry knop. Second a floral decorated bulbous example with cream painted floral ground. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: First: Eleanor Gordon Antiques. From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. CONDITION: First with minimal and minor flecks to applied sprigs and loss to gilded decoration, otherwise very good. Second with two vertical hairlines at top of pot. Some wear to gilding and borders. Otherwise good. 9-23243 (300-500)