English School, 17th century portrait of a lady, possibly Lucretia Gray, wife of Edward Sealy of Bridgwater, in an 18th century or earlier giltwood frame with relief carved oak leaves and acorns, grapes and roses. The half length, three quarter view oil on canvas portrait depicts a woman with dark upswept hair and dark eyes, […]
Lot 761: Marcus Mote, "Girls' School During Recess"
Marcus Mote (Ohio/Indiana, 1817-1898) oil on canvas painting, "Girl's School During Recess," depicting the interior of a classroom, with young ladies engaged in various acts of mischief. Housed in a later ebonized frame. Titled en verso with additional inscription, "The Alarm! The Teacher's Coming! Painted by Marcus Mote __ 27, 1882 from a picture sent […]
Lot 762: Pair of 18th Century Portraits, Man with Letter and Woman in Bonnet
American or European School, early 19th century pair of oil on canvas portraits depicting a middle aged gentleman and lady, presumably a married couple. The gentleman wears a dark coat and mustard yellow vest and holds a letter, with inkwell on table beside him. The lady is dressed in empire-waisted dress with a white bonnet […]
Lot 759: J.E. Weis O/C, Self Portrait
John Ellsworth Weis (Ohio/Indiana, 1892-1962) oil on canvas self portrait depicting the artist as a man in his early middle age with light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a brownsweater vest, a red tie, and a blue shirt, against a red and green background. Unsigned. Handwritten label, en verso of stretcher, "Self Portrait" written […]
Lot 760: American School 19th C. Portrait of Two Girls
American school oil on canvas portrait of two young girls, presumably sisters. Subjects are depicted seated against a draped backdrop, one attired in a white dress and the other in a pink dress and holding a grape cluster. Housed in a gilt composition frame with an oval opening and rectangular carved and molded surround. Unsigned. […]
Lot 758: Francesco Spicuzza O/B, Self Portrait Painting
Francesco Jiaconino Spicuzza (Wisconsin, 1883-1962) oil on board bust-length self-portrait painting depicting the artist as a elderly man with receding, wavy light gray hair with encroaching greys, wearing round metal glasses and a white shirt with a black bow tie. Signed and dated "Spicuzza 1954" lower left. Dated and titled en verso with pencil inscription […]
Lot 756: Arthur Laws O/B, Harbor Town Scene
Arthur J. Laws (New York, 1894-1960) oil on board coastal painting depicting a harbor town before a line of trees and a large building with a clock tower against a cloudy, late afternoon sky. Signed "Arthur J. Laws." lower right. Artist's label reading "Provenance Estate of the Artist" with pencil inscriptions, including one reading "…finished […]
Lot 757: J. Califano O/B Landscape Painting of Sheep
John Califano (Illinois, California, Italy, 1862/64-1946) oil on board landscape painting depicting a flock of sheep resting in a green pasture by a body of water, with a grassy hill in the background. Signed lower left J. Califano. Metal placard fixed to lower edge of frame inscribed "Prof. J. Caifano." Housed in a heavily carved […]
Lot 755: 2 Sterling Strauser paintings, Racing Scene and Amaryllis
Pair of Sterling Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board paintings. 1st item: Small panoramic oil on board painting depicting a horse and buggy racing scene, titled en verso "The Finish." Signed and dated "Strauser 1959" lower right. Unframed. 6" H x 14 5/8" W. 2nd item: Oil on board painting depicting a blooming white amaryllis […]
Lot 754: Sterling Strauser O/B Floral Still Life
Sterling Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board still life painting depicting multi- colored flowers in a vase, painted with thick impasto technique. Signed and dated "Strauser '91" lower left. Unframed. 23 7/8" H x 12" W. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Very minor fleabites noted to mid-left margin of board.