Large folio illustrated leatherbound book, THE PRESIDENTS (The White House Gallery of Official Portraits of the Presidents), copyright 1907 by The Gravure Company of America, Numbered 815 on title page. Large brass plaque of the Presidential Seal on front. Interior contains engraved portraits, facsimile signatures and historical biographies of the American Presidents, from Washington through […]
Lot 868: Grouping of 3 Colonial Prints
Grouping of three prints. 1st item: John W. Winkler (American, 1890-1979" etching titled ''The Constitutional Convention, 1787''. Titled in pencil lower left, numbered "16" lower left and pencil signed lower right. 9 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W. Sight – 10 1/2" H x 15 3/4" W. Framed – 17 1/2" H x 24 1/8" […]
Lot 865: 4 Early Botanical Prints
After Abraham Munting (Dutch, 1626-1683), 4 botanical prints: "Caltha Palustris Flore Simplici" Fig. 122, Fol. 436; "Glycyrihiza Americana" Fig. 169, Fol. 610; "Gramen Plumenum" Fig. 173, Fol. 617; "Aloe Serrata major umbellifera" Fig. 92, Fol. 309., plate size approximately 12-1/2 x 8-1/4, Frame: 21" x 16-1/4". Black and gilt frames with linen mats. Provenance: the […]
Lot 866: 6 Colonial Williamsburg Reproduction Bird Prints
Set of 6 framed Colonial Williamsburg reproduction bird prints, 23-1/4" H x 18" W framed. All with Colonial Williamsburg reproduction labels on back. Black and gilt frames (some slightly knicked). Condition: Images in excellent condition. Minor knicks on some frames.
Lot 864: 4 Gould Hummingbird Lithographs
Group of four Gould and Richter hand-colored lithographs of hummingbirds including Lesbia Amaryllis, Spathura Rufocaligata, Florisuga Mellivora and Erythronota Edwardi, from a volume published by Hullmandel and Walton in 1854. Sight: 20-1/2" H x 14" W; in gilt paneled frames with linen mats: 31-1/4" H x 24-1/4" W. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, […]
Lot 862: 2 Paintings of Ballerinas by Yuli Sheinis
Yuli Sheinis (Russian, b. 1935), two oil on canvas paintings of ballerinas, each depicted at the barre, one in profile, the other with her back to the viewer. Each framed in a deep woodgrain frame with silver metal front. Sight: 24" x 12", framed: 26" x 14" (each). Condition: Both in excellent condition.
Lot 863: Two Alvar Embossed Lithographs, Artist Proof
Two Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos (Spain/France, 1935 – ) embossed Artist Proof lithographs from the Suite Commence La Musica. Both numbered lower left, PA XIX/XXV, and signed lower right. One lithograph measures 26-3/8" x 18-7/8" Sight and 34-3/4" x 27-1/4" Framed. The other measures 28" H x 19-3/4" W Sight and 35" H x 26-1/8" F. […]
Lot 857: Frederick Schafer Oil El Capitan
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (Germany/ California, 1839 – 1927) oil on canvas laid on board depicting fisherman in a boat on a river in Yosemite Valley with El Capitan in the background. Signed lower right "F. Schafer". Sight – 23 1/2" H x 15 1/8" W. Framed – 27 3/4" H x 19 3/4" W. Late […]
Lot 858: Impressionist Fall Landscape O/C
Impressionist oil on canvas, fall landscape with creek in foreground and farmstead in background. Unsigned. Housed in carved giltwood frame. Frame: 26" H x 32" W; Sight: 21-1/2" H x 27-1/2" W. Late 19th century. Condition: Some surface grime. Canvas not relined. Frame repaired upper right corner.
Lot 856: American school watercolor landscape
Watercolor and gouache landscape painting with stream and boulders, unsigned, probably American. Matted and framed in later frame. Sight: 9-1/4" H x 13-1/4" W, Frame: 17-3/4" H x 22" W. Condition: Minor yellowing to paper.