Image Lot Price Description

2342
$1,840.00

FIVE CARVED AND PAINT DECORATED SIGNS. Early 20th century. 1) Two sided hanging sign depicting cat playing bagpipes atop a castle. Applied with title “CAT & BAGPIPES” above painted words “INN/TEA ROOM”. 2) Single sided sign painted “HAVE YOUR CARRIAGES PAINT-/ED AND VARNISHED AT HARDINGS’ SHOP.” in black letters on a cream ground. 3) Carved wood and gilt painted marine name board “HARRY-T” flanked by 5-pointed carved stars. 4) Sign with word “VIROQUA” carved and painted on a banner above profile of Native American bust in full headdress. 5) Demilune painting on canvas within frame depicting bust of horse within a gold gilt border, signed “Denehey”. SIZE: 1) 45″ h x 36″ w. 2) 8″ h x 34-1/2″ w. 3) 9-1/2″ h x 60″ w. 4) 17-1/2″ h x 31″ l. 5) 23-1/2″ h overall x 50″ w. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Each with worn, weathered and/or crackled surfaces. 9-20868 (400-600)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011
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