Cherry Chippendale chest having rectangular top over triple shell carved top drawers over three blocked front drawer set on ogee feet restored partially made up. ht. 34 3/4 in. case wd. 37 1/4 in. dp. 18 1/2 in.
Federal cherry four drawer chest having diamond and line inlays and four graduated drawers all on unusual bracket base, original brasses, pine and chestnut secondary wood, circa 1780-1800. ht. 34 1/2 in. wd. 37 1/2 in. dp. 18 1/2 in. Provenance: Property from The Estate of W. Scott Van Alstyne of Essex, Connecticut.
CHARLES ETHAN PORTER 1847-1923 Peonies oil on canvas signed lower right C. E. Porter 26 x 36 Included Documentation: Original letters from Vernon Historical Society for this painting to be on loan from September 29, 1989 through November 1, 1989, and exhibited October 6-28., Exhibited: Pictured in color in The Connecticut Gallery, Charles Ethan Porter catalogue book, page 99, plate XXI
Chippendale cherry miniature desk having slant lid with shell carving opening to reveal drawered interior, interior prospect door carved with pinwheel and geometric carvings and carved valances on pigeon holes with blind fret carved door, flanked by open carved valances in pigeon holes over two graduated drawers set on ogee bracket feet, circa 1770-1780. writing ht. 12 in. ht. 21 1/4 in. case wd. 20 1/2 in. dp. 12 in. Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Son The Estate of Sylvia Leven Included Documentation: Copy of original Bill of Sale 1993
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tazza having reticulated and repousse decoration on domed footed base, marked on bottom Tiffany & Co. Makers 11220 4880. ht. 4 1/2 in. dia. 9 in. 19.8 t oz.
Three piece sterling tea set comprising of a teapot, sugar and creamer, having four hallmarks and marked on bottom Made in England Sterling. pot: ht. 6 1/2 in. 45.5 t oz.
Two Chinese enameled covered floral pumpkin containers, one having butterflies and flowers with applied leaves and the other light blue enameled minor imperfections. ht. 4 1/2 in. dia. 6 in.
Famille Rose porcelain covered ginger jar with enameled ducks amongst blossoming lotus, made into a table lamp repair to top. vase ht. 12 in. total ht. 25 in.
Pair of Sevres type urns made into table lamps, each with gold highlighted cobalt bodies and hand painted panels with people and animals some gold worn, 1 cover repaired, drilled. vase ht. 19 1/2 in. total ht. 36 in.
Three piece clock set, rouge marble with brass trim, pair of candelabra each having five candle holders top loose. clock: ht. 19 in. wd. 11 1/2 in. candelabra: ht. 19 in.
EMMANUEL VILLANIS 1858-1914 large bronze figure of Sapho holding a harp, title in front Sapho, signed on bottom right side E. Villanis, and having foundry mark on back bottom Societe Des. Bronzes De Paris. ht. 28 1/2 in.
Marquetry inlaid breakfront in two parts, upper section with two glazed doors and glazed sides on lower section with two doors on suppressed ball feet, mahogany with floral and shell marquetry inlays one cracked side glass. ht. 77 in. wd. 60 1/2 in. dp. 16 in.
Stoneware covered cooler with spigot hole having blue three dimensional oval of woman at well and floral on reverse two small repairs to cover. ht. 14 in.
Two piece lot to include Sawyer & Thomas Naval Architects carved Half Hull The Falmouth Ironworks, ship name The Kittery, Launch 1851, Moulding Loft Patterns No. 47-4 Fellows and Co. Ship Builders and C.F. Snow Esq. Naval Architect Half Hull Vessel No. 3 launched 1850. ht. 14 in. lg. 49 in. and ht. 11 in. lg. 45 in.
Margolis mahogany gateleg drop leaf table with one drawer having oval drop leaves on turned legs and stretchers. ht. 28 1/4 in. top closed: 14 1/4 x 38 top open: 46 1/2 x 38 Provenance: Estate of Sylvia Leven
Pair of Federal mahogany knife boxes having serpentine fronts with conforming lids, inlaid satinwood conch shells, fronts applied with silver engraved escutcheons, chestnut and pine secondary woods, attributed to Richard Fosdick, New London, CT, 1785-1795. ht. 15 3/4 in. wd. 8 1/4 in. dp. 13 3/4 in. Provenance: Originally from Shaw Mansion, New London, CT Captain Nathaniel Shaw to Mary and Reverend Ephraim Woodbridge to Lucretia Shaw and Judy Elias Perkins to Ellen and Charles Griswold to Charles and Eva Morley to John Herbert Griswold to Nathan Liverant & Son The Estate of Sylvia Leven Included Documentation: Copy of original Bill of Sale 1991 Letter from Historical Consultant Copy of original page of N.S. Woodbridge 1797 probate inventory with pair of knife cases.
Federal inlaid mahogany sideboard having serpentine top over conforming case with four short drawers over two center doors flanked by two large bottle drawers, drawer fronts inlaid with fans and lines, all set on square tapered legs with line and fan inlays, chestnut and pine secondary wood, attributed to Richard Fosdick, New London, CT, circa 1785-1795. ht. 39 3/4 in. top wd. 75 1/4 in. case wd. 73 1/4 in. dp. 29 1/4 in. Provenance: Originally from Shaw Mansion, New London, CT to Captain Nathaniel Shaw to Mary and Reverend Ephraim Woodbridge to Lucretia Shaw and Judy Elias Perkins to Ellen and Charles Griswold to Charles and Eva Morley to John Herbert Griswold to Nathan Liverant & Son The Estate of Sylvia Leven Included Documentation: Copy of original Bill of Sale 1991 Letter from Historical Consultant Copy of original page of N.S. Woodbridge 1797 probate inventory with mahogany sideboard.
Two prints by KYRA MARKHAM 1891-1967 Skaters on Hope’s Pond titled on reverse 10 x 12 3/4 and Winter Twilight signed lower right Kyra Markham ’35 titled and numbered lower left Winter Twilight 31/50 10 x 12
AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON 1785-1851 by ROBERT HAVELL The Bird of Washington or Great American Sea Eagle, Falco Washingtoniensis Male, plate 11, No. 3, marked lower left Drawn from Nature by John J. Audubon, F.R.S.E. M.W.S., marked lower right Printed & Coloured by R. Havell Senr and Engraved by R. Havell Junr. sheet size: 38 1/2 x 25 3/4
Chippendale carved mahogany lowboy having rectangular top over one long drawer over central drawer shell carving acanthus leaves flanked by two short drawers with fluted quarter columns flanking carved skirt set on highly carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet, original brasses, attributed to Thomas Affleck, Philadelphia circa 1770, closely related to Best in Sacks Fine Points of Furniture and to Hollingsworth walnut lowboy sold by Sotheby’s, then Christies. ht. 31 1/2 in. wd. 32 1/2 in. dp. 21 1/4 in.
Pair of George III armchairs, each with shield backs having urns and plumes over fully upholstered seats set on turned legs, original yellow paint with green plumes and urns, circa 1870-1830. total ht. 36 1/2 in. seat ht. 17 1/2 in.