2023 American Antiques, Chinese, Continental, and Jewelry Spring Auction Archives - Page 7 of 13

Lot 300: Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)

Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
Portrait of Edmund Physick
oil on copper
signed with artist initials CP
dated 1795 lower right
inscribed peale, pinxit 1796 on back
E. Physick_ Olat: 70 _
Edmund Physick lash, receiver general and keeper of the great seat of the Province of Pennsylvania
The following is sourced from Sotheby’s: Edmund Physick (1726-1804) an Englishman, was Receiver General and Keeper of the Great Seal of the province of Pennsylvania. After the Revolution, he remained as attorney and confidential agent for the Penns. His major concern was the handling of sales of proprietary lands. Physick and his wife, Abigail Syng, were the parents of the noted physician, Philip Syng Physick
A prototype by F. Gutekunst of the painting and a brief note discussing the work written by Philip S. Connor (relative of Mrs. Wister listed below) will accompany the lot
6″ x 4 3/4″
Provenance: Mrs. Louis Wister, descended in the family to the previous owner, sold at Sotheby’s 1984 item #1 to present owner. Exhibition: Philadelphia, 1889, Literature: Charles Coleman Sellers, Portraits and Miniatures by Charles Willson Peale (Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, 1952) p. 171 no. 688.

Estimate: $5000 - $10000

Lot 301: Folio of 30 Engravings of George Washington and Early American

Folio of 30 Engravings of George Washington and Early American
18th and 19th century
to include works by J. Chapman Scul, Daumier, AB Walter, etc.
folio size 14 1/2″ x 12 1/2″.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 302: A Pair of Portraits

A Pair of Portraits
attributed to American Folk Artist William Matthew Prior (1806 – 1873) circa 1848
“Portrait of a Woman”
“By WM Prior 1848″ written on the back of the canvas end
30 1/4″ x 20 1/4”
“Portrait of a Man”
oil on canvas
unsigned
30 1/4″ x 20 1/4″

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 303: Unknown American Folk Artist (early 19th century)

Unknown American Folk Artist
early 19th century
portrait on canvas
unsigned
27″ x 22 1/2″.
Provenance: Garfield Galleries label on back.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 304: Unknown American Folk Artist (early 19th century)

Unknown American Folk Artist (early 19th century)
“Portrait of a Young Girl with a Rose in Blue Dress”
oil on canvas
unsigned
22″ x 18″.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 305: Attributed to Horace Bundy (Vermont 1814 – 1883) Oval Portrait

Attributed to Horace Bundy (Vermont 1814 – 1883)
Oval Portrait
young blonde boy
oil on canvas, relined
unsigned
30″ x 24 1/2″.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 305A: American Folk Art Portrait

American Folk Art Portrait, of young brother and sister (circa 1840), oil on canvas, 29 1/2″ x 23 1/2″.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 306: Samuel William Waldo and Jewitt, Portrait of Stephen Allen

Samuel William Waldo and Jewitt, Portrait of Stephen Allen
oil on panel
inscribed on letter Stephen Allen, New York
33″ x 25 1/2″
Provenance: Hirsch L and Adler Galleries NY. Label, 1974 First National Bank of Chicago, Illinois 1975, acquired from the above acquired by the present owner, from the above 2004, exhibition- New York National Academy of Design, a century and a half of american Art 1975 p. 124

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Lot 307: A Pupil of Gilbert Stuart (American 1755 – 1828)

A Pupil of Gilbert Stuart (American 1755 – 1828), late 18th century/early 19th century
“Thomas G.” (possibly Grosvenor)
portrait of a young boy
oil on canvas
24 1/2″ x 20″
Wadsworth Atheneum label on back with artist and title and with a label reading “Hall”.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 308: Lift Top Blanket Chest

Lift Top Blanket Chest, having rectangular top over plain front having band of blind carving over two drawers, set on cutout bracket feet, probably P.A., 18th century, height 27 1/2 inches, top 23 1/4″ x 51 1/2″.

Estimate: $500 - $800

Lot 309: Primitive 20 Drawer Spice Cabinet

Primitive 20 Drawer Spice Cabinet, all having turned wooden pulls, feet added, height 34 inches, top 12″ x 53 1/2″.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 310: Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy, in two parts, upper section having large cornice molding over two drawers, over three drawers set on lower section with one long drawer over three short drawers, all set on cabriole legs with unusual front ball and chain feet, old cracked finish, original brasses, height 71 1/2 inches, width 34 3/4 inches.
Provenance: Probably Connecticut, circa 1750.

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot 311: Windsor Bench

Windsor Bench, retaining some original paint, all on turned legs, now with custom cushion, one splat as is, height 34 inches, length 76 inches, width 25 inches.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 312: Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Mahogany Tall Case Clock, having broken arch top over tombstone dial over glass door, all flanked by spiral columns on plain base with ogee feet, brass and painted dial with rocking ship, works with ships, calendar and second hand, height 96 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $900

Lot 313: Oak Tall Case Clock

Oak Tall Case Clock, having brass work and brass dial marked “Wainwright Bunny”, 18th century or earlier, height 78 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 314: Mahogany Brand Mother’s Oriental Dwarf Clock

Mahogany Brand Mother’s Oriental Dwarf Clock, having shaped painted metal dial and brass works, the case with feet work hood, T shaped door on case with long door, both flanked by brass top fluted 1/4 columns, all set on plain base, weights and pendulum included, height 58 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 315: William & Mary Walnut and Marquetry Tall Clock

William & Mary Walnut and Marquetry Tall Clock, having brass dial marked “Daniel Quare, London”, brass works and silvered chapter ring, second and date, square glass having blind carving and marquetry inlaid surround flanked by twisted columns over long door with marquetry or similarly inlaid base, late 17th century, losses to round glass frame, height 6′ 10″. Provenance: Imperial Antiques, United Kingdom, 1984, Julius H Jacobson II a Fifth Avenue Estate.

Estimate: $4000 - $7000

Lot 316: Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Mahogany Tall Case Clock, having brass dial signed “William Rippling, London” with second hand and calendar all in a inlaid mahogany case having brass top fluted quarter columns, total height 84 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 317: George II Bench with Arms

George II Oak Bench with Arms, having four raised panel back on pad feet, custom cushion, circa 1750, height 44 inches, length 72 inches

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 318: Stickley Harvey Ellis Cherry Queen Bed

Stickley Harvey Ellis Cherry Queen Bed, having ebony and light wood inlays, labeled with model number 91-672 and marked # 712, height 59 1/2 inches, length 86 1/2 inches, width 64 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 319: Margolis Cherry Four Post Double Bed

Margolis Cherry Four Post Double Bed, height 72 1/2 inches, inside width 78″ x 54″.

Estimate: $250 - $450

Lot 320: Set of 12 Custom Walnut Benchmade Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Custom Walnut Benchmade Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs, each with shell carved crest over carved splat, over slip balloon seats, set on fan carved cabriole legs ending in trifed feet, height 42 inches, width 20 1/2 inches, depth 16 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot 321: Margolis Set of Six Mahogany Chippendale Style Side Chairs

Margolis Set of Six Mahogany Chippendale Style Side Chairs, having pierced carved backs, along with slip seats, signed with brand mark, height 38 inches, length 12 inches, width 17 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 322: Fineberg Set of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Fineberg Set of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, having carved and openwork backs over slip seats, set on carved cabriole legs on ball and claw feet, made by Fineburg, Hartford, Connecticut, height 39 inches, width 17 1/2 inches, depth 19 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 323: Custom Crafters & Guilders Adams Style Demilune Console

Custom Crafters & Guilders Adams Style Demilune Console, having veneered top over carved frieze with rosettes, set on tapering fluted legs, height 35 inches, width 57 inches, depth 23 inches; along with Crafters & Guilders demilune table, top having various wood inlays of oval panels and flowers, the edge with gilt flowers in circles, set on turned and fluted gilt legs, London, England.
Provenance: A Private Collection from a Farmington Connecticut Estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 323A: Crafters & Gilders London Gilt Mirror

Crafters & Gilders London Gilt Mirror, having openwork shell top with foliate open carving above urn, rectangular mirror with reeded edge, made by Crafter & Guilders, London, England, 66″ x 40″.
Provenance: A Private Collection from a Farmington Connecticut Estate

Estimate: $500 - $800

Lot 324: Custom Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa

Custom Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, having Christopher Hyland upholstery, trimmed in guillochet coin molding with rosette pateras, set on raised tapering fluted legs, height 36 1/2 inches, length 79 inches.
Provenance: A Private Collection from a Farmington Connecticut Estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 325: A Pair of Custom French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils

A Pair of Custom French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, having Christopher Hyland upholstery and trimmed in guilloche and coin molding with rosette pateras, set on raised tapering fluted legs, height 36 inches, width 24 1/2 inches.
Provenance: A Private Collection from a Farmington Connecticut Estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 326: Custom French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa

Custom French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, having Christopher Hyland upholstery, trimmed in guilloche and coin molding with rosette pateras, set on raised tapering fluted legs, height 36 1/2 inches, length 79 inches.
Provenance: A Private Collection from a Farmington Connecticut Estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 327: Pair of Custom French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils

Pair of Custom French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, having Christopher Hybrid upholstery, and trimmed in guilloche and coin molding with rosette pateras, set on raised tapering fluted legs, height 36 inches, width 24 1/2 inches.
Provenance: A Private Collection from a Farmington Connecticut Estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 328: George III Red Mahogany Center Table

George III Red Mahogany Center Table, having center inlaid panel, inlaid and banded inlay over conforming inlaid skirt, set on square tapered legs, splits to make pair of demilune tables, sticker from Sotheby Park Bernet #123, slight stains, height 29 inches, diameter 48 inches.
Provenance: Sotheby Park Bernet, February 2, 1974 #123, Julius H Jacobson II a Fifth Avenue Estate.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 329: A Pair of Bronze Parrots on Branches

A Pair of Bronze Parrots on Branches, heights 52 and 55 inches.
Provenance: A Private Connecticut Shoreline Collection

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 330: The Glass Eye Brass Telescope

The Glass Eye Brass Telescope, on tripod base, height of tripod 55 inches.
Provenance: A Private Connecticut Shoreline Collection

Estimate: $400 - $700

Lot 331: George III Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

George III Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, having stepped cornice above three doors flanked by fluted stiles over two short and three long drawers, flanked by doors, raised on bracket feet, comes apart in nine pieces, height 7′ 4″, width 8′ 2″.
Provenance: Sotheby Park Bernet, February 2, 1974 #123, Julius H Jacobson II a Fifth Avenue Estate.

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot 332: Victorian Mahogany S Roll Top Desk

Victorian Mahogany S Roll Top Desk, marked Winston Desk Company, having fully drawered interior, raised panels, carved pulls, on rounded fronts, height 50 inches, length 66 inches, depth 39 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $900

Lot 333: Steinway & Sons Mahogany Baby Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Mahogany Baby Grand Piano, circa 1912, serial no. 155108, along with bench, piano height 41 inches, length 66 inches, width 56 inches.
Provenance: A Private Collection from Fifth Avenue, New York

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot 334: Steinway Mahogany Baby Grand Piano

Steinway Mahogany Baby Grand Piano, serial no. 210918, sunbleached, piano height 41 inches, length 66 inches, width 56 inches.
Provenance: Sotheby Park Bernet, February 2, 1974 #123, Julius H Jacobson II a Fifth Avenue Estate.

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Lot 335: Stickley Entertainment Unit

Stickley Entertainment Unit, oak, each side having five open shelves, joined by lighted top over single shelf, large opening for television space, height 40 inches, depth 20 inches, length 62 inches (fits 65″ TV), over lower cabinet having three center shelves flanked by two doors with wood inlays, brass tag, marked #54, height 80 inches, length 108 inches, width 17 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 336: Renaissance Revival Walnut and Burl Walnut over Mantle Mirror

Renaissance Revival Walnut and Burl Walnut over Mantle Mirror, (molding bottom left missing along with small piece on bottom left), monogrammed “MBR”, height 94 inches, width 66 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 337: Renaissance Revival Birdseye Maple Armoir

Renaissance Revival Birdseye Maple Armoir, having arched top with center carved cartouche between two turned finials over mirrored door over drawers, having black painted decoration lines and flowers, circa 1880, height 90 inches, width 44 inches, depth 21 inches.
Provenance: A Private Connecticut Shoreline Collection

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Lot 338: Mahogany Bookcase/Breakfront

Mahogany Bookcase/Breakfront, in six parts, upper sections all having four glazed doors over five drawers and five doors, probably American, late 19th century, (one glass missing, missing shelves, finish issues), height 99 inches, length 125 inches.
Provenance: A Private Connecticut Shoreline Collection

Estimate: $600 - $1200

Lot 339: Louis XIV Style Hall Table/Server

Louis XIV Style Hall Table/Server, having marble top above carved body of gilt Greek molding, on six large tapered and molded square legs, height 35 inches, length 90 inches, depth 22 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 340: Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, female figure leaning on a clock on gilt base, height 20 inches, length 16 inches, depth 6 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $700

Lot 341: A Pair of Rouge Marble Urns

A Pair of Rouge Marble Urns, having gilt bronze lion masks on gilt bronze bases now mounted as table lamps, urn height 14 inches, diameter 9 inches including bronze.

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 342: Claude Galle (1959 – 1815) Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

Claude Galle (1959 – 1815) Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock, rectangular form with putti on top, having enamel face marked “Galle Rue Vivienne a Paris”, height 16 inches, width 7 1/2 inches, depth 4 3/4 inches.
Provenance: A Private Connecticut Shoreline Collection

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 343: French Brass Round Regulator Clock

French Brass Round Regulator Clock, having champleve finials, surrounds and center face, all set on square base, height 18 inches, length 9 1/2 inches, width 8 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $600 - $1200

Lot 344: A Pair of Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

A Pair of Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, six lights each, previously drilled for lamps, height 34 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 345: George II Bracket Clock

George II Bracket Clock, case having urn-form finials, fruit swags and foliate scroll pierced panels, corners with female busts, enameled dial, incised back of work’s marked “Marriott, London”, lion paw feet, 16 1/2″ x 8″ x 7″.
Provenance: Julius H Jacobson II a Fifth Avenue Estate.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 346: A Pair of Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks

A Pair of Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, each mounted with three putti, signed “H. Picard”, height 8 1/2 inches.
Provenance: A Private Connecticut Shoreline Collection

Estimate: $300 - $450

Lot 347: A Pair of French Gilt-Bronze and Polished Brass Three-Light Torcheres

A Pair of French Gilt-Bronze and Polished Brass Three-Light Torcheres, possibly Edward F. Caldwell & Company, New York, first half of 20th century, height 90 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000