Two (2) framed watercolor studies for arched Gothic stained glass windows, attributed to Frank Tenney Johnson or Karl Reimann (also known as Carl or Charles Reimann). 1st item: Design for a triple window depicting the ascension of Jesus Christ, with eleven disciples. 7 1/2" x 2 3/4" and 5 3/14" x 2 1/2", all matted […]
Lot 368: Maurice Monnard O/C Impressionist Landscape
Maurice Monnard (French, 20th century) Impressionist oil on canvas landscape painting depicting figures standing by a pond. Signed lower left and housed in a contemporary carved gilt frame with linen liner. Sight – 15 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. Framed – 24 3/4" H x 28 1/2" W. CONDITION: Very good condition.
Lot 366: John Bates Noel O/C, Lakeside Mountain Landscape
John Bates Noel (British, 1870-1927) large oil on canvas landscape painting depicting the sun casting a rich golden light on a mountain overlooking a lake. Housed in a molded giltwood frame. Signed and dated "J. B. Noel 1911" lower left. Sight – 19 3/4" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed – 30" H x 40" […]
Lot 367: 2 Continental School Watercolors, signed H. Aarons
Two (2) Continental School watercolors, both signed H. Aarons. 1st item: Watercolor on paper painting depicting fishing vessels on shore with groups of women gathering the catch. Signed lower left. Sight – 15 1/2" H x 24 3/8" W. Framed – 21 3/8" H x 30 1/4" W. 2nd Item: Watercolor on paper painting of […]
Lot 360: Audubon Nuttal's Hare, Bowen edition.
John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862), Nuttal's Hare, Plate 94, No. 19, first edition lithograph from the VIVIPAROUS QUADRUPEDS OF NORTH AMERICA, Philadelphia, 1845-48, by John J. Audubon, lithographed, printed and colored by J. T. Bowen. Depicts two hares in a landscape setting with title LEPUS NUTTALLII, BACH / NUTTALL'S HARE, MALES, NATURAL SIZE. Plain dark stained […]
Lot 361: 5 Pauline Knip French Bird Prints, 19th c.
Pauline Knip, also known as Pauline Rifer de Courcelles (French, 1781-1851) five hand finished engravings of pigeons with Latin titles: Columba Purpurata, Columba Afra, Columa Capensis Mas, and Columba Malaccensis (titled in plate, center, also with French names). One has slipped in frame so that the title is not visible. Possibly from the "Histoire Naturelle […]
Lot 362: 2 Gould & Richter Bird Lithographs
Two (2) John Gould (British, 1804-1881) and H.C. Richter (British, 1821-1902) colored lithographs of Southeast Asian birds. 1st item: HARPACTES ARDENS, also known as Philippine Trogon, depicting large male and female perched on branch. Printed by Walter & Cohn. 2nd item: CAPRIMULGUS MAHRATTENSIS: SYKES, also known as Syke's Nightjar or the Sindh Nightjar, depicting male […]
Lot 358: 9 Pcs John Adams Family Coin Silver Flatware
9 various pieces coin silver flatware from descendents of U.S. President John Adams, including 5 with Adams family monograms. 1st & 2nd items: Two tablespoons, fiddle handle, marked B.C. FROBISHER in rectangle for Benjamin C. Frobisher (Boston, MA, b. 1792-d. 1862), monogrammed in script "ASA" for Abby Smith Adams Angier (1806-1845), granddaughter of John Adams, […]
Lot 359: 11 After Audubon Octavo Prints
Eleven (11) after John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) hand-colored chromolithograph prints from the Royal Octavo edition of "The Birds of North America", lithographed, printed, and colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1859. Prints include: No. 55/ Pl. 275/Yellow-billed Cuckoo; No. 60/Pl. 299/Willow Ptarmigan; No. 60/Pl. 300/American Ptarmagan; No. 61/Pl. 305/American Coot; No. 61/Pl. 301/Rock Ptarmigan; […]
Lot 356: Wallace Sterling Bowl and Candlesticks
R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Silver Candlesticks and Bowl. 1st item: R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. sterling silver pedestal bowl on stepped square base, marked RW&S with stag's head, Sterling, 3433 Wallace, 5-1/4" H x 8-1/8" dia. 11.645 oz troy. Pedestal bowl comes with fitted silverplated pierced 2-layer flower frog with urn finial, marked […]