Emporium | June 11, 2025

Emporium | June 11, 2025

501

Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Dark Town Battery” late 19th century, by J.E. Stevens, African American baseball trio of pitcher, catcher, and batter, 7 x 10 in., good overall with general wear from usage, considerable paint loss, some oxidation to surface, mechanics not warranted but movement appears to be working at time of inspection, missing coin trap at underside

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

502

Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Jonah and the Whale” late 19th century, by Shepard Hardware, Jonah in boat feeding whale, 5 x 10 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, mechanics not warranted but movement appears to be working at time of inspection, coin trap present but missing key

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

503

Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: “Organ Bank” and “Monkey Bank” Kyser & Rex “Organ Bank” with musical monkey at center tipping cap, flanked by spinning cat and dog, 7-1/2 x 6 in.; Hubley “Monkey Bank” with organ grinder and leaping monkey, 7-1/2 x 8-3/4 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, mechanics not warranted but movement appears to be working at time of inspection; Organ Bank missing coin trap at underside

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

504

Three Cast Iron Banks late 19th/early 20th century, fireplace, small cabin, and elephant, tallest 4-1/2 in., good overall with typical wear and paint loss; fireplace is felt lined at bottom which was possibly added later

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

Two of the banks contain coinage of undetermined value.

505

Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Bad Accident” late 19th century, by J.E. Stevens, driver on mule cart frightened by child, 6 x 10 in., good overall with general wear from usage, considerable paint loss, mechanics not warranted but movement appears to be working at time of inspection, missing coin trap at underside

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

506

Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Speaking Dog” late 19th century, by Shepard Hardware, girl rewards speaking dog, 7 x 7 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, mechanics not warranted but movement appears to be working at time of inspection, coin trap is present but missing key

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

507

Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: “Creedmore Bank” and “William Tell” late 19th century, both by J.E. Stevens, “Creedmore” shooting at stump; “William Tell” shooting apple on boy’s head; each approximately 6-1/2 x 10 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, each slightly loose on base; Creedmore with missing lever and no function; William Tell with movement but not fully operational, William Tell also missing coin trap

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

508

Cast Iron Rowing Scull Pull Toy late 19th century, by U.S. Hardware, eight rowers and coxswain, 4 x 14 in., good overall with light wear from usage, typical paint loss, wheels slightly askew on axle, movement appears to be working at time of inspection

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

509

Cast Iron Train Engine Locomotive late 19th century, unknown maker, wheel movement, “500” at side, stamped “PATD JUNE 8’80”, 6-1/2 x 14 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, front wheel locked up and a possible replacement

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

510

Two Cast Iron Horse-Drawn Toys, One with Circus Wagon late 19th century, unknown makers, circus car with adult and baby giraffes, largest 9 in. tall, considerable wear from usage, typical paint loss, oxidation to surfaces, some broken or loose elements to include reins, front hooves of baby giraffe, yoke pieces, possibly replacement wheel

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

511

Three Various Cast Iron Banks Tammany Bank (Boss Tweed) by J.E. Stevens; small bank building; cop with nightstick; tallest 5-1/2 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, mechanics not warranted but movement (Tweed) appears to be working at time of inspection

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

512

Three Various Cast Iron Banks owl with mechanical turning head; horse on barrel; two mule candlesticks with “when shall we three meet again”, tallest 7-1/2 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss; owl missing coin trap; candlestick holder with broken piece at back

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

513

Three Various Cast Iron Banks late 19th century, “Green Cabin” by J.E. Stevens; baseball player with bat; “save your pennies to make dollars” in the form of a silver dollar; tallest 5-3/4 in., good overall with general wear from usage, typical paint loss, mechanics not warranted but movement (green cabin) appears to be working at time of inspection; green cabin coin trap likely a replacement

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

514

Lionel Electric Train Model Railroad Assembly

O Gauge cars consisting of: engine and coal tender, [6465] Sunoco tank car, [6656] stock car, [6802] red flat car with U.S. Steel girders, [6456-55] red hopper car, [6560-25] Bucyrus Erie work crane, [6466W] whistle tender, [6462] gondola car, [6357] caboose, 2400 Maplewood Pullman passenger car, 2401 Hillside Pullman passenger car, 2402 Chatham Pullman passenger car; approximately 40 pieces of track; three transformers; accompanying electronic switches of untested utility; dioramic components by Gilbert/American Flyer and Marx Toys, general wear from play, some losses (most notably 1-1/4 in. break at top of caboose); some oxidation to track; boxes with considerable distress and separations; set not tested for operation

Provenance: Private Charleston Collection Estimate: $300 - $500

515

Nine Rittgers Chalkware Sports Figures

American, 20th century, chalkware figures: pitcher, batter, umpire, boxer, trainer, standing wrestler, twisted wrestler, female bowler, male bowler, tallest 8-1/2 in., good overall, light wear and minor paint loss or chipping

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

516

Approximately 140 Britains Lead Toy Soldiers

British, 20th century, majority with full or partial marking “Britains Ltd/Copyright/ Proprietor”, figures include: soldiers, guards, marching band, Turks on horseback, each approximately 2-3/8 in. tall, majority intact, nearly 40 with missing parts or appendages (usually a moveable arm), expected paint loss and general wear throughout

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

517

Cast Iron John Bull Moving Eye Clock English, mid to late 19th century, unmarked, approx. 16-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 7-1/4 in., wear and loss to paint throughout, some areas of possible retouch, proper left eye dislocated, separation/gap at seam, glass lens cracked with interior repair, staining and discoloration to dial, lacking key, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

518

French Lever Action Horse Racing Game and Horse Themed Tin French “Jeu de Course” horse racing game, tabletop format assembled within lidded box, 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; Pony Brand Marshmallow and Candy advertising tin with horse themed graphics, 12 in. diameter, game with separated lid, missing some non-vital components (among them the center finial), lever action movement working at time of inspection, threadbare and faded felt in places, mild paint loss to horses or jockeys; tin with expected oxidation, paint loss and light bruising to body

Provenance: Private Tennessee Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

519

Steiff Traveling Zoo, with 13 Animals

circa 1960, Steiff and FAO Schwarz promotion, animals include: “Leo” the lion, tag attached; “Waggy” the weasel, tag attached; “Jocko” the monkey, tag attached; smaller companion monkey; zebra, tag attached; goat, tag attached; giraffe; dog; cat; turtle; camel; elephant; associated lion hand puppet; mobile circus tractor with animal cage, riding on Dunlop tires, together 37 in. long, animals nice overall with only light playwear; tractor and car with flaking paint, loose or broken elements, would benefit from restoration

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

520

Small Mohair Teddy Bear early 20th century, jointed limbs and swivel head, 12 x 5-7/8 x 3-1/2 in., scattered losses to fur, picked/pulled threads, stitched repairs, small hole to center seam of stomach and snout

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

521

Kestner Bisque Head Doll with Leather Body, #154 German, 20th century, pink dress with lace details and straw hat, back of head marked “Dep. 154 2 1/4”, approximately 15 x 4 x 4 in., overall good condition, tears and hole to proper left shoe, some toning and small staining, picked/pulled threads

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

522

Two Pairs of American Folk Art Carved Wood Dolls 20th century, fabric outfits and assorted accessories, largest 9-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2 in., overall good condition, surface dust, some picked/pulled threads, light staining; smaller lady figure with chip to proper right toes

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

523

Seven Assorted Small Folk Art Decorative Objects

American, 20th century, including disciplinary figural scene, two carved wood seated figures, egg basket, pitcher/tankard, Kodiak Alaska pig form ring, and bark napkin ring initialed “R.H.D.”, largest 9-1/4 x 5-1/8 x 4-1/8 in., overall good condition, surface dust; some splits and separations to weave on egg basket; cracks to pitcher/tankard

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

524

Cherokee Cloth Doll with Papoose 20th century, with baby, approximately 16 x 5 x 2-1/2 in., charming, condition commensurate with age and use, some staining, toning, and fading, picked and pulled threads, proper right arm loose and possibly pulled off original location

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $150

525

Five Southern Handmade Dolls, Two Crossnore School probably North Carolina, late 19th/early 20th century, three carved wood dolls, two stuffed dolls, largest 15-1/2 x 7 x 3 in., overall good condition, some wear and surface accretion commensurate with age and use; Crossnore dolls with some toning and loss to leather at shoes

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

526

Four American Folk Art Handmade Nut Head Dolls early to mid 20th century, three dolls in fabric outfits, together with two metal stands and one clay basket, largest 9-1/2 x 3-7/8 x 1-3/4 in., condition commensurate with age and use; small nut head doll with crack to head near neck, some stains; some chips and losses to clay basket

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $150

According to consignor notes, the pair were made by Vina Stanton Smith from Alma, Arkansas, circa 1945.

527

Seven Western North Carolina Folk Art Objects 20th century, including Hardy Davidson carved and painted wood duck, pinecone and branch turkey scene, small chair, two “Asheville, NC” tankards, and two “Blowing Rock, NC” candlesticks, largest 9-3/8 x 6 x 4-3/4 in., scattered small cracks, surface dust, and small losses

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

528

Two John Cowden Tennessee Carved Wood Figural Scenes Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 20th century, larger 13-3/8 x 19-1/2 x 4-5/8 in., overall good condition, some splits to wood likely as made, surface dust

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $150

529

Four Arts and Crafts Metal Decorative Objects Continental/American, early 20th century, comprising: shagreen and bronze mounted frame holding a floral watercolor, initialed and dated “L.R.E. 1907” verso; two Penland pewter bowls, one initialed “R.S.” and one inscribed “J.R.M./Penland weavers and potters/Penland N.C.”; WMF hammered copper vessel, marked on base with ostrich and “Fisher/188/Strand”; largest 8-3/8 x 6-3/8 x 7/8 in., some scratches and discoloration; some lifting to lining on verso of frame, pinhole to watercolor

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

531

Two Ben Owen III Pottery Vases in Uniquely Mottled Glaze (American/North Carolina, b. 1968), each signed and stamped “Ben Owen Pottery/2000” to base, larger 11-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 6-7/8 in., overall good condition, scattered drips, crazing, and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

530

Group of Wade Martin Carvings, Correspondence, Coloring Book, Scrapbook Wade Martin half carved figure of man in coveralls, incised on base “WHM” with “99” in blue ink, with correspondence to Bill Henry, The Itinerant Whittler, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, regarding the half carved figure Mr. Henry was supposed to finish, 7 in. tall; carved Wade Martin letter opener of bearded man, signed in ink “WHM” and “9-18-16”, 8 in.; Wade Martin coloring book with Hymns and Bible Verses and scenes of his carvings, 11 x 8-1/2 in.; Spiral Bound Swannanoa’s Woodcarving Mountaineer book containing various articles, songs, writings, and pictured examples of his carvings, various other ads and writeups dealing with Wade Martin, 11 x 8-1/2 in.; another correspondence to Mr. Henry from “Edsels Brother, Wade H. Martin, The Poor Swannanoa Woodcarver, RETD.” with a picture of a carved fiddler entitled “JEST FIDDLIN’ ROUND”, 6 x 6 in.; other loose photocopies pertaining to Wade Martin, comes with original shipping box from Wade Martin and business card, carvings in good condition, paper with signs of being handled

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

532

Two Pisgah Forest Pottery Doubled Handled Vases

Asheville, North Carolina, 20th century, each with pottery mark to base, larger 6-1/8 x 9-1/2 x 9-1/4 in., overall good condition, scattered voids, drips, crazing, and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $150

533

Four Pieces of Pisgah Forest Pottery Asheville, North Carolina, 20th century, each with pottery marks to base, one dated “1943(?)”, one marked “Aunt Nancy”, largest 6 x 6-1/4 x 5-3/8 in., overall good condition, scattered crazing, voids, and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

534

Three Studio Pottery Teapots 20th century, including Michael Sherrill (American/North Carolina, b. 1954) teapot, Norman Schulman (American, 1924-2014) teapot, and John Glick (American/ Michigan, 1938-2017) Plum Tree Pottery teapot, largest 8-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 in., overall good condition, scattered voids and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

535

Six Pieces of Contemporary Studio and Asheville Pottery 20th/21st century, including Brown pottery mug, Josh Copus bowl, Karen Karnes bowl, Evan’s small lidded vessel, Adelaide Chase bulbous vase, and iridescent vessel with cork, largest 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., overall good condition, scattered voids, drips, and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

536

Three Pieces of Nicholas Joerling Studio Pottery North Carolina, 20th/21st century, makers marks to bases, including oblong vase and two mugs, largest 6-5/8 x 8-1/4 x 1-7/8 in., overall good condition, minor anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

537

Tom Turner Pottery Vase with Green Glaze Accents (American/North Carolina, b. 1945), signed and numbered to base, 7-3/8 x 8 x 8 in., overall good condition, minor wear to base and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $150

538

Four Pieces of Ben Owen III Pottery (American/North Carolina, b. 1968), each signed/stamped on base, one dated “2019”, one dated “1985”, and one dated “87”, largest 7-3/8 x 4-3/4 x 4-3/4 in., overall good condition, minor anomalies as made; some slight scratches to largest example

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

539

Six Contemporary Studio Pottery Vessels American, 20th century, including two Mark Hewitt (Pittsboro, North Carolina/ English, b. 1955) vessels, Michael Kline vessel, Newgard vessel, Kyle Carpenter vessel, and unmarked vessel with intaglio decoration, largest 8 x 3-5/8 x 3-5/8 in., overall good condition, some scattered crazing and anomalies as made; Kyle Carpenter example with tiny chip to rim

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

540

Two Tom Turner Pottery Lidded Vessels (American/North Carolina, b. 1945), glazed ceramic with impressed decoration, each signed and numbered on base, larger 9-3/8 x 8 x 8 in., overall good condition, scattered voids, drips, crazing, and anomalies as made

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

541

Log Cabin Pottery Double Handled Vase 20th century, incised log cabin and “LC” to base, 8-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 5-7/8 in., overall good condition, scattered voids, drips, crazing, and anomalies as made, some notable chips/voids around handle

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $150

543

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Astrological Print & Original Wood Block (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Double-sided hand carved wooden printing block, carvings with similar composition of twelve astrological signs surrounding Aquarius holding water jar and fish, monogram carved in wood “TL”, 14-7/8 x 12 x 7/8 in.; print with black ink and red, blue, and yellow charcoal highlights on very thin wove paper, sight 15 x 12-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 21-1/4 x 17-7/8 x 5/8 in., wood block with heavy ink remnants from past use, sticker adhered top right corner, print not examined out of frame, not under glass, accretion, toning, upper left edge not set in frame, creasing, small holes; frame with wear and abrasions, losses to gilt, liner with accretion, scuffs, toning, wear

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

This lot is accompanied by an exhibition catalog for Thomas I. Laughlin, published by The Explorer Art Gallery, New York, New York, dated April 27th through May 19th, 1962.

542

Notable Signatures and Sketches, Roberto Montenegro and Miguel Covarrubias, (Mexico, 20th century)

On three Mexican menu cards and one New York cafe card: Two L’Escargot menus with artist signatures and sketches, dated February 5th, 1935, for Tommy’s birthday party, referring to Thomas Laughlin (Pennsylvania/Maine, 1887-1964): from reputable artists including Roberto Montenegro (Mexico, 1885-1968), Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican-American, 1904-1957), Rosa Rolanda (MexicanAmerican, 1895-1970), possibly architect Luis Barragan (Mexico, 1902-1988), and others; Restaurant Prendes menu, Mexico City: drawings attributed to Roberto Montenegro and/or Miguel Covarrubias; Arabian Nights Cafe invite card: sketch of woman dancing; pencil and ink, largest 9-3/4 x 6-1/4 in., loose, handling grime, creases, some small tears, toning, fading

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

544

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Latin Beach Scene (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Boardwalk and drinks, Spanish written signs, unsigned, gouache over pencil on paper, sight 13-7/8 x 19-3/4 in.; black wood frame, 21-1/4 x 17-1/8 x 3/4 in., bold colors, not examined out of frame, slight wave to paper, light toning, foxing in sky area; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

545

Autographs and Sketches, Many President Taft Related bound book “Autographs and Sketches”, attributed to President Taft’s sister-inlaw, containing: sketch of Sonia Keppel, maternal grandmother of Queen Consort Camilla; signed quote and candid picture of Maxine Elliot; Mary Thaw signature; Curtis Moffat signature; Charles P. Taft signature; Wallace Goodrich signature; Truxtun Beale signature; Dr. Ludlow Seguine Bull signature; numerous other humorous sketches and signatures of sportsmen, dignitaries, artisans, and high society of the early 20th century; correspondence from Woodrow Wilson while President at Princeton (signature not ‘live ink’); correspondence from James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy; Douglas Fairbanks signed card; signed studio portrait of Henry C. Emery; various photos of President William H. Taft and others; President Taft signed studio portrait with personalization; a second, signed less formally “Will”; largest 14 x 11 in. with matting, good overall, some works with brittle matting, loose and separating binding to book, light toning or discoloration throughout, one Taft photo with significant portion missing

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

547

11 Titles on Art and Collecting including among other titles: Marc Chagall by Lionello Venturi, New York: Pierre Matisse Editions, 1945, numbered 249/1,500, Posters of Picasso, edited and introduction by Joseph K. Foster, New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1957, A Guide to Art Museums in the United States, The Art of Glass Making, and Les Porcelaines de Meissen, largest approx. 11 x 14-7/8 x 3/4 in., wear to extremities, discoloration, wear, and losses to dust jackets, toning and foxing throughout, text blocks overall clean and tight, A Guide to Art Museums with moisture marks to jacket, Picasso at Work with gift inscription penciled to front free fly, note paperclipped to front free fly, rust marks and indentations to front pastedown and following page, large losses to plastic wrapper, band is torn but present

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

546

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Boys Studying (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Two young boys sitting at a desk together, signed lower left “Laughlin”, oil on canvas, 29-1/4 x 24-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame 32-3/4 x 27-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., canvas slightly loose, stretcher marks, dents to canvas, crackle, chips, flaking, surface dirt, abrasions; frame with wear and abrasions, loss to gilt, chips, accretion on linen liner

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

This lot is accompanied by an exhibition catalog for Thomas I. Laughlin, published by The Explorer Art Gallery, New York, New York, dated April 27th through May 19th, 1962.

548

Archive of Laughlin Family Photographs and Correspondence

American, 20th century, a medley of what amounts to hundreds of photographs and letters of family correspondence related to the Laughlin, Lippitt, and Taft families, included are: letters of sympathy, photographs of Thomas Laughlin artwork, cards, newspaper articles, scrapbook objects, largest 14 x 9-1/2 in., good overall, some wear and tear from storage and handling

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

549

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Portrait Painting (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Seated woman in blue, possibly “Weedie”, late wife of artist, 1960, initialed and dated upper right “T.L/60”, old tape verso with inscriptions, oil on canvas, 24-1/8 x 20-1/8 in.; carved wood frame, 29-1/2 x 25-1/2 x 2-1/12 in., light surface dirt, some areas with crackle, remnants of old sticker label lower left, stain visible on canvas verso; frame with wear and abrasions, remnants of old gilt surface

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

This lot is accompanied by an exhibition catalog for Thomas I. Laughlin, published by The Explorer Art Gallery, New York, New York, dated April 27th through May 19th, 1962.

550

Ten Assorted Titles of Humor, History, and Miscellany

1936-1961, including: The Iron Gate of Jack and Charlie’s “21”, 1936, Mon Album des Profondeurs by Gilbert Doucan, 1954, Blood on the Dining-Room Floor by Gertrude Stein, Banyan Press, 1948, Stoned Like a Statue by Howard Kandel and Don Safran, 1961, A Pictorial History of Burlesque, by Bernard Sobel, 1956, and War Department field manuals 21-10 Military Sanitation and First Aid, 1940, and 5-10 Communications, Construction, and Utilities, 1940, largest 9-1/4 x 12-3/8 x 3/4 in., wear to extremities, some bindings cracked/shaken, corners bumped, some titles with toning, staining, creasing, and losses, text blocks are overall mostly clean and tight; Pictorial History of Burlesque with losses and creasing to jacket; Communications, Construction, and Utilities with previous owner’s name inked to front wrap, several fold out maps, some with insect damage

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

552

551

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Panorama of Our Times (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Memories from the life of Thomas Laughlin, 1964-1965, signed lower right “Laughlin/64-65”, titled and dated verso “Panorama of our times/’64”, oil on canvas, 34 x 56 in.; gilt wood frame 35-1/4 x 57-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., light surface dirt; frame with light wear

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

This lot is accompanied by an exhibition catalog for Thomas I. Laughlin, published by The Explorer Art Gallery, New York, New York, dated April 27th through May 19th, 1962.

Nine Titles by Ludwig Bemelmans, Including Two Limited Editions, One Signed, One with Original Illustration, 1938-1958, various editions and printings, including: The Donkey Inside, New York: The Viking Press, 1941, numbered 92/175, with signed color illustration bound in, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, New York: The Viking Press, 1943, numbered 387/400, boldly signed at limitation page, also with Fifi, Life Class, Small Beer, Holiday in France, Father, Dear Father, and others, largest approx. 10-1/4 x 13-1/8 x 3/4 in., wear to extremities, toning and soiling throughout, tears, losses, and creasing to dust jackets, Father, Dear Father with previous owner’s name penciled to front free fly, scattered areas of foxing and toning, text blocks otherwise clean and tight, The Donkey Inside lacking slipcase, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep lacking jacket

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

553

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Court Scene (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Jury Duty, 1962, initialed upper left “TL”, inscribed verso “Jury/Duty/62”, oil on thick woven canvas, 20-1/4 x 14-1/8 in.; black and parcel gilt wood frame, 25-5/8 x 19-1/2 x 2-1/8 in., canvas with surface dirt; frame with wear and light abrasions, linen liner with light staining, some fraying at corners

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

This lot is accompanied by an exhibition catalog for Thomas I. Laughlin, published by The Explorer Art Gallery, New York, New York, dated April 27th through May 19th, 1962.

555

Six Titles on Americana/Photography

1938-1970, including: Walker Evans: American Photographs, Museum of Modern Art, 1938, South Carolina Architecture 1670-1970, Art in South Carolina 1670-1970, and Contemporary Artists of South Carolina (three vol. set) in cloth covered slipcase, Columbia: South Carolina Tricentennial Commission, 1970, Charleston, Photographic Studies by F.S. Lincoln, and Patios, Stairways, and Iron Lace Balconies of Old New Orleans, largest 3-1/2 x 9-7/8 x 12-1/2 in., some wear throughout, fading to spines, areas of toning and foxing throughout, text blocks are otherwise clean and tight, American Photographs with fraying to head of spine, pencil markings to front pastedown, three vol. set with some scratching to slipcase, South Carolina Architecture with small instances of accretion to boards, Charleston with some losses to dust jacket, notably along edges, Patios, Stairways, and Iron Lace Balconies with moisture marks at top and foredge of first several pages

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

554

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Factory Worker (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Industrial composition with gentleman and factory in background, signed in pencil lower left “Laughlin”, etching on paper, image 12-1/2 x 7 in.; drawing verso, elderly figure reading the paper, pencil on paper, sheet 11-1/4 x 17-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 19-1/4 x 13-1/4 x 1/2 in., hinged at top edge, creasing, toning, water stains, tears along edges; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

556

Ten Illustrated Titles, Cartoons 1940-1960, various publishers and editions, including: Addams and Evil, Black Maria, and Monster Rally by Charles Addams, Three Young Rats and Other Rhymes illustrated by Alexander Calder, All in Line and The Art of Living by Saul Steinberg, La Vie Naive D’Adam et Eve by Rene Julliard, one of 400, and others, largest approx. 9-7/8 x 12-3/4 x 7-8 in., heavy wear to extremities, some bindings cracked/shaken, toning, soiling, and foxing throughout, text blocks are otherwise mostly clean and tight; Three Young Rats with some pages untrimmed; menu from Skyline Restaurant with illustrations by Steinberg and Portraits pamphlet by Steinberg loose to Art of Living

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

557

Thomas Irwin Laughlin, Abstract Figures (New York/Pennsylvania, 1905-1965)

Couple resting in landscape, with fruit basket, initialed lower left “TL”, gouache over pencil on paper, sheet 11 x 14 in.; preliminary study verso, black ink and ink wash over pencil, signed lower left “Laughlin”; black wood frame, 16-3/4 x 19-3/4 x 7/8 in., mounted to liner at all edges verso, toning, foxing, accretion; frame with some wear and abrasions, mat liner with heavy staining, toning

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

559

Emanuele Cappello, Acrobati (Italian, born 1936)

Four Figures Entertaining, signed lower left “E Capello”, oil on canvas, 35-5/8 x 29-5/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 37 x 31-1/8 x 1-3/4 in., crackle, cupping, loose canvas, canvas separating from stretcher at upper right corner; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Unidentified Gallery, Via S. Gallo, Firenze, Italy, 1960 (remnants of label verso); The Explorer Art Gallery, New York, New York, November 25-December 9, 1961 (label verso); Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

558

Chet Harmon La More, Duck Shooting (Wisconsin/Michigan, 1908-1980)

Abstract hunting scene with a monkey and other characters, signed lower right “LAMORE”, titled and signed verso “Chet La More/#23/Duck Shooting”, gouache on board, 4-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; green and white painted wood frame, 6-1/4 x 7-1/4 x 1-3/4 in., surface dirt, light crackle; frame with wear and abrasions, surface dirt

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

560

Nancy Dyer Portrait (Rhode Island, 1903-1979)

Three-quarter portrait of a young gentleman in a blue suit, signed in pencil lower right “Nancy Dyer.”, pastel on paper, sight 13-7/8 x 11 in.; painted wood frame, 21-1/8 x 17-1/4 x 5/8 in., laid on board, not under glass, smudging, heavy staining, toning; frame with wear, and abrasions, some separation at corners, mat liner with puncture tear, staining, pastel from smudging

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $50 - $100

561

Simone Marie Bouchard Painting, Primitive Homestead (Quebec/Canada, 1912-1945)

Children with turkeys and horse in a farmyard, signed lower left “S.M. Bouchard”, oil on silk on board, sight 16-1/2 x 17-1/2 in.; wood frame, 21-7/8 x 23 x 1 in., puncture with losses at bottom, silk lifting from board with wrinkling, tacking holes at top suggesting possible removal from stretcher, dry surface; frame with wear

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

563

Gorham Sterling Jewelry Box

American, late 20th century, square, hinged lid, floral band of decoration, red velvet interior, monogram, marks for Gorham, 2-1/4 x 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., light scratches, small dents, wear, and interior velvet boards bent

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

562

Classical Scroll Arm Sofa in Blue and White Checked Upholstery turned brown painted legs, two small bolsters, 33 x 79 x 22 in., possibly later paint at legs, upholstery with light stains and wear, not examined under upholstery

Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

564

Ten English Silver and Sterling Spoons

20th century, including four Stieff Repousse sterling ice tea spoons, monograms, 8-1/8 in.; six cased English silver spoons with scroll handles, marks for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd., London, .925 fine, 4-1/4 in., 6.89 oz. T., silver mostly in good condition, ice teas with wear to bowls; case with heavy damage

Estimate: $150 - $250

565

Wrought Iron Rush Light possibly Pennsylvania, 19th century, with wick trimmer, 48-1/4 x 14 x 14 in., rust, wax accretion

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

567

45 Pieces Assorted Sterling Flatware American, 20th century, including nine Durgin Sheaf of Wheat cocktail forks; three Durgin Fairfax teaspoons; Lunt Colony horseradish server; three Towle twist handle demitasse spoons; Webster hollow handle fruit knives and server, oval soups, teaspoons, salt spoon, most with monograms, 23.84 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, 2-3/4 in. to 9-1/2 in., all with average wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $500 - $800

566

Assorted Group of Cotton Embroidered Curtains and Bed Cover American or Continental, 19th through early 20th century, assorted group of cotton embroidered curtains and bed covering, including window treatment of off white sheer cotton of printed abstract flowers and leaf design, pair of panels 120 x 96 in. and pair of side drapes 62 x 143 in.; pair of 19th century sheer cotton tambour curtains with scalloped edge, white chain stitch tambour embroidery and drawnwork in matching design of alternating floral sprays, upper edge of each panel hand stitched with yellow thread: self fabric turned back and stitched in place as a facing; wide woven cotton tape stitched along center of facing, 122 x 72-1/2 in. and 121 x 72 in.; bedspread, probably early 19th century, of off white sheer cotton muslin with white chain stitch tambour embroidery and drawnwork in floral and abstracted floral border motifs; left, right, and lower edges scalloped, with satin stitch embroidery, upper edge turned back and hemmed with running stitch, 99-1/2 x 54-1/2 in.; four pair of white cotton net curtains, each with appliqué and insertions of tape and drawnwork in abstracted floral and scroll motifs at inner and lower edge, inner and lower edge of each panel scalloped; outer edge and upper edge finished with 1/4 in. wide woven tape, hand stitched, 35 x 110 in. to 42 x 110 in., window treatments with large areas of discoloration, grime, and soiling, stains, scattered small holes throughout, staining, toning, minor losses

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300 568

22 Pieces Assorted English Silver and Sterling Flatware including set of eight Scottish silver large spoons, 1820, Alexander Henderson; Victorian Newcastle silver fish server, 11 sterling serving spoons: Kirk Repousse bacon fork and bon bon; Gorham Chantilly macaroni server; hollow handle carving fork; Dominick & Haff pastry server; two serving spoons; ladle; cold meat fork; sugar spoon; child’s spoon, two shell form dishes, 37.57 oz. T., 3-1/4 in. to 13 in., average wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

569

Nine Silver Dresser Items

20th century century, including three sterling oval frames, two matching; unmarked silver hand mirror with faces and dolphins; English silver hand mirror with scroll decoration; Alvin sterling hand mirror; small glass dresser jar with silver lid; MMA sterling Marriage box, silver plate and enamel hand brush, 1-1/2 in. to 9-1/2 in., all with wear and damage

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $300

571

Pair of American Classical Brass Andirons

late 19th/early 20th century, 20-1/4 x 11-1/2 x 27-1/4 in., scattered areas of spotting and discoloration, rust and corrosion, one notably loose on billet bar, one with dent to finial

Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

570

Georgian Figured Mahogany Four Drawer Miniature Chest

British or American, 19th/20th century, mahogany drawer linings, pine secondary, 17 x 16 x 13 in., good condition, surface bumps and wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

572

Eleven Sterling Table Items

American, 20th century, including 10 in. plate with floral border; caster; bread and butter plate; six small plates; Wood & Hughes mug; Gorham mug, most with monograms, 26.87 oz. T., 3-1/2 in. to 10 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $600 - $800

573

Bronze Eagle Architectural Element Mounted on Circular Wood Plinth probably American, 20th century, approx. 14 x 13 x 7-3/4 in., verdigris, spots of tarnishing, some scattered scratching and abrasions to wood

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

575

John Taylor Arms, Spanish Profile, Palencia (American, 1887-1953)

The Doorway of the Bishop, Palencia Cathedral, South Portal, edition of 308, state III, 1950, #15 of Spanish Church Series, signed and dated in pencil lower right “John Taylor Arms 1950”, also inscribed lower left “III”, etching on cream paper, plate 13-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.; modern wood frame, 22-3/4 x 14-3/4 x 1 in., appears to be mounted along edges to mat liner, toning; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

574

Eight Silver Napkin Rings, One Medallion 19th/20th century, including six coin silver: one with applied medallion; pair with panels engraved landscapes; one engraved hunting scenes; two with engraved decoration, one Gorham sterling; one silver plate, 5.60 oz. T., 1/2 in. to 1-3/4 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $300

576

John Taylor Arms, In Memoriam (American, 1887-1953)

The North Portal of Chartres Cathedral, 1939, state II, signed and dated in pencil lower right “John Taylor Arms 1939”, inscribed in pencil lower right margin title and “Number 40 of the ‘French Churches’”, inscribed in pencil lower left “II Private Collection ‘OJ’”, collector’s mark stamped in ink lower right margin “Collection-A Dorothy Noyes Arms”, also unidentified collector’s mark with initials “TA” lower center margin, etching on paper, sheet 20 x 15-1/2 in.; carved wood frame, 21-5/8 x 18-1/2 x 1-1/4 in., hinged at top corners, toning, fading, foxing, handling grime at corners; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection of OJ (inscribed in pencil lower left); Collection of Dorothy Noyes Arms (collector’s mark); Collection of TA (unidentified collector’s mark); Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

577

John Taylor Arms, I.B.M. Country Club (American, 1887-1953)

In Endicott, New York, 1941, signed and dated in pencil lower center “John Taylor Arms, 1941”, with additional pencil inscriptions “Impression from demonstration plate drawn, etched, and printed, in two hours before the/organization of International Business Franchise Corp., Endicott, N.Y. Jan. 20, 1941/with the compliments of the artist/John Taylor Arms, 1941”, etching on cream laid paper, sheet 7-5/8 x 9-1/4 in.; black painted wood frame, 10-1/8 x 12-1/2 x 1/2 in., hinged at top edges, toning; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

579

Lynwood Hall, Floral Watercolor (American, 20th/21st century)

Purple and Yellow Irises, 1983, signed and dated in pencil lower right “Lynwood Hall/1983”, watercolor on paper, sight 15-1/4 x 8-3/4 in.; parcel silver gilt wood frame, 23 x 16-3/8 x 1-1/4 in., not examined out of frame, some small smudges; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

578

Lynwood Hall, Floral Watercolor (American, 20th/21st century)

Purple, Yellow, and Orange Irises, 1995, signed and dated in pencil lower right “Lynwood Hall/1955”, watercolor on paper, sight 15-1/2 x 8 in.; gilt wood frame, 25-1/4 x 17-7/8 x 1-1/2 in., not examined out of frame; frame with light wear

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

580

William Ongley (British/New York, 1869-1952)

Cows in a Rocky Clearing, signed lower left “W. Ongley”, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; reproduction gilt wood and composition frame, 27-1/2 x 37-1/2 x 3 in., trimmed of tacking edge and laid on Masonite, draw crackle, yellowed varnish; frame with minimal wear

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, July 15, 2023, lot 992

Estimate: $300 - $500

582

Patriotic Folk Art Painting (19th/20th century)

581

Anne Von Kolnitz (Charleston, 20th century)

Two Southern Waterscapes, circa 1950s, both signed lower left “Anne Von Kolnitz”, oil on canvas board, 20 x 24 in.; matching parcel gilt and painted carved wood frames, 23-1/4 x 27 x 2-1/4 in., both with surface dirt, light abrasions, chipping; frames with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

583

Bailey, Banks and Biddle Paul Revere Style Sterling Bowl

American, 20th century, round form, monogram, marks for Bailey, Banks and Biddle, “772”, 6.77 oz. T., 3-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., light scratches and wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $150 - $300

Young gentleman in naval attire waving American flag near coast, signed indistinctly lower right “... Davis”, old label verso inscribed “Mrs Dors[?]...1960/ owner give to my mother...who gave it to me”, oil on academy board, 24-3/8 x 14 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 26-3/4 x 16 x 1-1/4 in., warping and cracks to board, craquelure, crackle, flaking, cupping, surface dirt, abrasions, fading, loss to board upper center; frame with wear and abrasions, areas of loss to decoration, hanging hardware detached

Provenance: Private Collection, Somerville, Massachusetts; Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Inc., Rockingham County, Virginia, November 19, 2022, lot 2270, sold for $1,428

Estimate: $400 - $600

584

Pair of Chapman Lamp Co. Chinoiserie Lamps

20th century, sockets with label reading “Linder Writers Laboratories Inc. ... Chapman”, approximately 32 x 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., wired for electricity, scattered crackle and losses to paint, some glaze voids at rims, other small firing anomalies, not tested for functionality

Estimate: $300 - $500

585

Five Towle Paul Revere Sterling Grapefruit Spoons 20th century, grapefruit spoons, 4.16 oz. T., 5-5/8 in., average wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

586

Set of 12 Early Boston Sterling Forks, Crosby & Foss late 19th century, handles with bow decoration, monograms on back, marks for Crosby & Foss (Boston, Massachusetts, working 1876-1885), 23.39 oz. T., 7-1/4 in., good condition, typical wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $500 - $800

587

35 Assorted Brass Table Objects

20th century, including 24 stems, pair of large twist form candlesticks, and a large shell form dish, among others, largest 19-1/8 x 6-1/4 x 6-1/4 in., overall good condition, some spotting, verdigris, and discoloration throughout

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $200 - $400

588

Regency Style Mahogany Tray with Handle 11-1/2 x 11-1/4 x 9-1/2 in., fine overall condition

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

589

34 Pieces Sterling Flatware, Most Gorham Buttercup and Cambridge American, 20th century, including 18 pieces Gorham Buttercup: two 8-1/2 in. serving spoons; four 6-1/2 in. round soup spoons; twelve 5-1/2 in. spoons, 14 pieces Gorham Cambridge: six 8-1/2 in. hollow handle knives, stainless blades; six 7 in. forks; two 5-1/2 in. spoons, with two sterling spoons and one silver plate spoon, 28.97 oz. T. excluding hollow handle and silver plate pieces (35 pieces total), average wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

591

Flat Weave Handwoven Rug

mid 20th century, diamond pattern on white ground, two panels sewn together, date and signature, 4 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 2 in., fading, wear, losses

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

590

Five Children’s Toy Phonographs with 23 Records early 20th century, comprising: Germany, two Bing toy gramophones, Pygmyphone and Bingola II; United States, two General Phonograph Manufacturing Company toy gramophones, Genola and Baby Cabinet; Model 400 Electric Phonograph; largest 17-3/8 x 8-3/4 x 9-5/8 in.; with 21 records and one small tin of replacement needles, wear commensurate with age and use, discoloration and paint loss to metal elements, all in apparent working order/ playing at time of inspection, additional examination by professional recommended; Baby Cabinet with some scratching to wood; records not tested for playability

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

592

Hand Knotted Woolen Carpet

late 20th century, wool on cotton foundation, red ground, florals with birds, 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft., in good condition with minimal wear

Provenance: Virginia Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

593

Hamadan Rug

mid 20th century, blue field with three medallions, flowering tree design, fish and fox, 6 ft. x 3 ft. 5 in., loss to both ends with overcasting, replaced selvage, exposed knots, color added to medallions

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

594

Flat Weave Carpet With Bird Motif

20th century, orange field with panels depicting birds throughout, 9 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 8 in., wear with some exposed foundation, loss to selvage, staining

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

595

Framed Victorian Needlepoint Sampler, Dated 1885

American or English, wool on linen, in giltwood frame, 25-1/2 x 22-1/2 x 1/2 in., spray mounted to board, original yarn with fugitive color, areas of old repair, small instances of loose threads/fraying, some losses to yarn; scratching and abrasions to frame

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

596

38 Pieces Assorted Sterling Flatware

American, 20th century, including eight Wallace Orchid Elegance spoons; 13 Whiting Violet teaspoons; Kirk Repousse sugar tongs; Whiting food pusher; serving fork, dinner forks, teaspoons, teaspoons, tongs, demitasse spoon, child’s fork, 37.12 oz. T., 3-1/4 in. to 8-3/4 in., average wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

597

Six Pieces Mexican Sterling 20th century, including double spouted sauce pan with wooden handle; two sombreros; two souvenir spoons; one small money clip, various marks, 12.57 oz. T. gross weight, average wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $400

599

Seven Piece Sterling and Enamel Dresser Set, with Candlestick American, 20th century, dresser set with blue and floral enamel decoration, marks for The Thomas Company, including 12 in. mirror, two brushes, shoe horn, button hook, nail file, and glass dresser jar with matching lid; with weighted candlestick, 2-3/4 in., enamel with scratches and a few chips, all with wear

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $200 - $400

598

Two Porcelain Iris Sculptures, Boehm and Connoisseur of Malvern 20th century, orange iris marked to base “Connoisseur of Malvern/Joyful News/ This is number 9 of an edition of 25”, blue iris with Boehm mark to base, larger 13 x 15 x 8-1/4 in., Malvern example with three breaks, two pieces retained; Boehm example with some spotting, small flake chip to one petal

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $400 - $600

600

New England Glass Company Attributed Pressed Compote with Three Bunches of Art Glass Grapes, mid 19th century, largest approx. 8-3/4 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in., some scratching throughout commensurate with age and use; compote with chips to interior of foot rim, some hairlines, air bubbles as made; grapes with scratching, oxidation to wire

Provenance: Private Tennessee Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

For a similar example, see object number 0.1284 at the Chrysler Museum of Art: https://chrysler.emuseum.com/objects/9874/compote

https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/emporiumjune-11-2025-17405/catalog#catalog

601

Two Similar Baker Furniture Upholstered Club Chairs

late 20th century, each with tag for Baker Furniture, matching upholstery, four loose cushions, 42-1/2 x 32 x 28 and 42-1/2 x 30 x 27 in., scattered light fading and stains to upholstery

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $300 - $500

602

Unusual Tall Black Painted American Windsor Stool

19th century, pine and other mixed woods, 32-1/2 x 17-3/4 x 17-1/4 in., underside of top with scars from previous brace, now removed, cracks and edge wear to top, some later glue at leg attachments

Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

603

Carved Pine Frigate Hull Model on Stand 10 x 37-1/2 x 8 in. overall, general wear to wood commensurate with age and use, some chips at edges of wood, surface dust, scratches

Estimate: $100 - $300

604

Two American Table Top Wood Objects

19th century, comprising: hanging cherry wood candle lantern, tin candle cup and drip tray, oak handle, 17-3/4 x 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; wood valuables cabinet with glass fronted door, carved arched pediment, bracket feet, 12 x 7-1/4 x 5 in., surface dirt and accretion, nicks and scratches, glass with anomalies as made; lantern with 3/4 in. crack to wood cap; drip pan with wax accretion; showcase with some pest damage, traces of green paint, 5 in. crack to proper right side

Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

605

54 Pieces Assorted Sterling Flatware most American, 20th century, including large ladle; set of 12 Wood & Hughes cocktail forks with hole in bowl; 12 Mexican demitasse spoons, other bon bon, teaspoons, grapefruit spoon, hollow handle forks and knives, most with monograms, 23.26 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, all with average wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $600 - $900

606

Group of 11 Assorted Decorative Table Objects, Herend and Cybis 20th century, including a Herend figural scene, two Cybis figures and a vase, Edna Hibel porcelain plaque and stand, among others, largest 12-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., scattered minor wear commensurate with age and use; Cybis girl figure with chip and loss to ribbon on leg

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $200 - $400

607

Thirty Years After, An Artist’s Story of the Great War, Two Vols. by Edwin Forbes, New York: Fords, Howard, & Hulbert, 1890, first edition in two volumes complete, three quarter morocco over gilt ruled black cloth, gilt particulars to front board, aeg, approx. 12-3/8 x 16-1/8 x 1-1/4 in., boards with all around general wear, scratching, and losses, hinges cracked, bindings shaken, text blocks clean and tight, page guards remarkably intact, volume I with losses to spine, volume II lacking spine leather, p 217/218 with small tear and chip to foredge, p 219/220 with small tear to foredge

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

608

Northern Stoneware Lidded Double Handle Pot stamped “2” at rim, cobalt floral decoration, 9-3/4 x 10-3/4 x 10-1/2 in., chip to rims of lid and body, glaze voids, hairlines, and anomalies, surface dirt/accretion

Estimate: $200 - $400

609

Three Modern Side Tables Including Baker 20th century, comprising: tilt top tea table, 27-1/2 in. tall; dish top candle stand, 28-1/4 in. tall; book box on stand with tag for Baker Furniture, 36-1/2 in. tall, good overall condition

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $300 - $500

610

Chippendale Style Upholstered Wing Chair late 20th century, terracotta upholstery with brass tacking, 41-1/2 x 33 x 27 in., some fading to upholstery

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

611

Three Sterling Hollowware Bowls

American, 20th century, including whiting oval bowl with wave border, 11 in.; Gorham round bowl with berry decoration, 8-1/4 in.; Watrous oval bowl, gadroon border, 11-1/2 in., 25.71 oz. T., dents and wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $500 - $800

612

Seven Silver Table Items

20th century, including sterling teapot with wooden handle; sterling creamer and sugar with robe border; teapot form sterling tea strainer; unmarked spice shaker; two silver plate strainers, 19.01 oz. T. excluding silver plated pieces, 5 in. to 1-3/4 in., all with wear and damage

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $800

613

New England Chippendale Candle Stand in Old Surface probably Massachusetts, late 18th century, mahogany throughout with old dark brown painted surface, molded top with cusped corners, 25 x 16 x 15-1/2 in., surface paint old but likely not original, repair with infill and distress at one leg attachment, typical surface wear to top

Provenance: Ex Howard and Priscilla Richmond; Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia

Estimate: $400 - $600

614

33 Pieces Gorham Sterling Flatware American, 20th century, including 11 pieces Buttercup: six hollow handle knives, four teaspoons and one solid handle spreaders; set of ten Jefferson hollow knives, silver plate blades; six Poppy oval soup spoons; teaspoons, salt spoon and fishbone sugar tongs, most with monograms, 15.66 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, average wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $500 - $800

615

19 Assorted Cabinet Miniatures, Most RCA Related 20th century, including five “Nipper” RCA mascot figurines, miniature phonographs, and frames, amongst others, largest 6-3/4 x 10-1/2 x 1 in., overall good condition, scattered minor wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

616

11 Continental Miniature Cabinet Bronzes mostly Austrian, 20th century, including two WHW Hagenauer bronze figures, Herta Baller teddy bear, A.G. Bunge rabbit, Richard Rohac (Austrian, 1906-1956) figure, Carl Aubock figure, largest 7-1/4 x 2-7/8 x 2-7/8 in., overall good condition, some surface dust and verdigris, pitting and discoloration

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

617

24 Assorted Decorative Cabinet Miniatures 20th century, including five figural perfume bottles, assorted ceramic figures, and phallic novelties, among others, largest 6-1/4 x 2 x 2-1/4 in., scattered minor wear commensurate with age and use; choir boy figure with loss, cracks, and repair

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

618

30 Assorted Decorative Cabinet Miniatures 20th century, including assorted miniature animal figures, clocks, and frames, among others, largest 4-3/4 x 3 x 2-1/2 in., overall good condition, scattered minor wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

619

34 Assorted Decorative Cabinet Miniatures 19th/20th century, including Davenport Imari pattern porcelain teacup and saucer, Wedgwood jasperware plaque, Magneto music box with magnetic figures, and four jointed wood sports figures, among others, largest 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3-3/4 in., overall good condition, scattered minor wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

620

13 Small Silver Novelties

19th/20th century, including Tiffany sterling leaf form dish; Tiffany silver plate round dish; small sterling box; sterling rattle with mother of pearl handle; sterling porringer; round sterling pendant case; round sterling box; coin silver box; coin silver card case with chain; English silver match safe; snail form snuff box, unmarked; silver plate scissor form candle snuffer; enamel and silver compact, 9.92 oz. T. weighable silver 1-1/2 in. to 4-1/2 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $400

621

Tiffany Mixed Metal and Gorham Narragansett Salts late 19th century, including Tiffany sterling salt/pepper caster with applied mixed metal floral decoration, marks for Tiffany & Co., :8183...3872”2-1/2 in.; Gorham Narragansett open salt, marks for Gorham, “2030”, 2-3/4 in., 64 g., caster missing piece of copper inlay on top, both with typical wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

622

Nine Enamel and Sterling Novelty Items

19th/20th century, including pink enamel sewing kit; Norwegian green enamel and silver round box; Egyptian Revival Art Deco sterling and enamel pin; small enameled snuff container, swag and fleur-de-lis decoration; round compact with yellow enamel decoration; Norwegian blue enamel spoon, “J. Tostrup”; English silver box with enameled hunting scene; Felix the cat enamel pin; round pin with wave and foliate enamel decoration, 1 in. to 2-3/4 in., most in good condition, fox hunt with heavy damage, green box with interior chip, all with wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $800

623

19 Silver Novelty Items

19th/20th century, including German theater scene; agate handle spoon with jewel accents, unmarked; agate handle fork with sterling tines; English silver small sifter spoon, marks for Birmingham, 1831; pair of English silver miniature three cup candelabra with wax candles; bottle opener with bone handle and cover; two gold plated pen with composite handle; oval silver box, possibly Russian; silver and crystal seal; Swedish fish form open salt and spoon; hollow handle sterling letter opener with mother of pearl blade; silver plate egg spoon; English silver dolphin handle salt spoon; Italian gilt silver case with tortoise look panels; glass dresser jar with gilt sterling lid, filigree and glass stone accents; German silver frame, 1-1/4 in. to 7-3/4 in., all with typical wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $800

624

12 Bird and Dog Figural Silver Table Items

20th century, including six bird form salt and peppers, hinged bases, possibly Swedish, 5.86 oz. T., 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1 in.; six silver plate Dotson form knife rest, 2-1/4 in., most of the bird lids do not stay closed, typical wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

625

John H. Recknagel III, Double Sided Painting (Washington, D.C./North Carolina, 1924-2010)

North Carolina Mountains (recto), Venice (verso), signed lower left recto “John H Recknagel”, oil on Masonite, 32-1/8 x 52-1/4 in.; unframed, both sides with surface dirt, crackle, chips, losses, abrasions, wear

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, a family friend

Estimate: $400 - $600

626

John H. Recknagel III, Italian Port Scene (Washington, D.C./North Carolina, 1924-2010)

Venice Boats, signed lower left “John H Recknagel”, oil on Masonite, 47-3/4 x 30-1/2 in.; unframed, Masonite with slight curve, surface dirt, accretion, staining, abrasions, crackle

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, a family friend

Estimate: $300 - $500

627

John H. Recknagel III, Port Scene (Washington, D.C./North Carolina, 1924-2010)

Dry Docked Boats, unsigned, oil on Masonite, 19-1/2 x 48 in.; wood frame, 23-1/4 x 51-1/2 x 1 in., Masonite with accretion, surface dirt; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, a family friend

Estimate: $300 - $500

628

Ralph Ray Jr. (American/North Carolina, 1920-1952)

Floral with irises, 1943, signed lower right “Ralph Ray Jr.”, inscribed “Best Wishes to Mr. Kennedy”. watercolor, sight 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; modern giltwood frame 20-1/4 x 15-1/4 x 1 in., beautifully executed, light toning especially at mat edge, laid down; frame with minor abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

629

Rachel Clearfield, Silent Night (North Carolina/England, born 1946)

Portrait of girl decorated in Yuletide attire, 1998, signed, titled, and dated lower right “Silent Night/Clearwater 1998”, oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 26-3/4 x 22-3/4 x 1-1/2 in., canvas with light crackle, surface dirt; frame with wear and abrasions, lifting to decorations, cracking

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, a family friend

Estimate: $200 - $400

630

Newcomb-Macklin Arts and Crafts Frame

Early 20th century carved and gilt wood, simple palmette and scroll corner decoration; rabbet 14-1/4 x 16-1/4 in., exterior 20-1/2 x 22-1/2 in., depth 1-3/8 in., width 3-1/2 in., original surface, wear and abrasions, especially to corners, areas with loss to gilt, some small chips to wood

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

631

Transitional Arts & Crafts Frame

Early 20th century gilt wood and composition panel frame with corner and central decorations, rabbet 24-3/8 x 20-3/8 in., exterior 35-3/8 x 31-1/2 in., depth 3 in., width 6 in., wear and abrasions, areas of loss to gilt and composition, cracking and chips to wood throughout

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

632

American Arts & Crafts Frame

Early 20th century carved and gilt wood, twisted blades corner decoration; rabbet 24-1/4 x 20-1/4 in., exterior 29 x 25 in., depth 1-5/8 in., width 2-7/8 in., resurfaced, wear and abrasions, areas with loss to gilt, some chips to wood

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

633

North Carolina Dated Regulator Wall Clock dated 1973, paper dial with Arabic numerals, signed and dated “V. Turner Davidson, N.C. 1973”, dial set in octagonal frame atop tapered case with broken arch pediment and brass globe finial, 44 x 13-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., not tested for functionality, dial panel loose on hinge, some tears and wrinkling to dial near 3:00 and 4:00 marks, surface dust and accretion, some discoloration and spotting to brass elements, minor bumps and abrasions to case

Provenance: Private Collection, Athens, Georgia

Estimate: $100 - $300

634

Group of Georgia Woodworking Tools, Shoemaking Tools, Animal Related Objects woodworking tools, maker unknown, Union County, Georgia, late 1800s, scratch gauge, 18 x 3-3/4 in. overall; Lon Reid, Choestoe, Union County, Georgia, 1950s. Attached tag notes “Gauges for measuring chair rounds, made and used by Lon Reid of Choestoe, Union Co. (1885-1972).”, chair maker’s gauges, hand carved wood, 7-1/2 x 1-3/4 in. overall; Lon Reid, Choestoe, Union County, Georgia, circa 1960, turner’s gauge, hand carved wood, rung end gauge, 5-3/4 x 1 in. overall; maker unknown, Fry, Fannin County, Georgia, late 1800s, owned by George Lanning, compass, light colored wood, 13-1/4 x 9 in. overall; maker unknown, Union County, Georgia, compass, dark colored wood, 1800s, 12-1/2 x 11 in. overall; Walter Shelnut, White Creek, White County, Georgia, 1960s, glut, dogwood, 11-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. overall; Holmes Guess, Acworth, Cobb County, Georgia, 1970s, wooden wedge or glut, hand-carved wood, 10-1/2 x 2-3/4 in. overall; maker unknown, Union County, Georgia, late 1800s, mallet, hand carved wood, 12-1/4 x 6-1/2 in. overall; shoemaking tools from North Georgia, mid-/late 1800s, shoe lasts, hand-forged iron example, 11 x 4-1/4 in. overall; hand-carved wood. 6-1/4 x 2 in. overall; Union County, Georgia, 1800s, Shoe rasp or peg tool. hand-forged iron, 23 x 1-1/8 in. overall; Shoe anvil, hand-forged iron, 6-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. overall; animal related objects, Union County, Georgia, 1800s, bear trap, hand-forged iron, 13 x 6 x 9 in. overall; Ben Hill County, Georgia, early 1800s, fleshing knife, blade stamped “SHUGERT” near handle, iron and hand-carved wood, 20 x 10-1/4 in. overall; attributed to southwest Georgia’s Wiregrass section, late 1800s, bullwhip, leather with decoratively carved wood handle, 144 x 1-1/4 in. overall,

Provenance: From the Folklife Collection of Southern Pottery Scholar, Author and Professor of English at Georgia State University, Dr. John Burrison, Atlanta, Georgia

Estimate: $50 - $150

Exhibited: Previously on Loan at the Atlanta History Center for viewing in the exhibition Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in the Changing South from 1996 to 2024

635

Early Southern Poplar Chest with Bennington Pulls 19th century, poplar throughout with cut nail construction, Bennington or style ceramic pulls, 47 x 41 x 16-1/2 in., resurfaced with traces of red paint, abrasions and wear to pulls (pulls are possibly original, no plugged holes)

Provenance: Private Charleston Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

636

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Games Table in Old Surface

British or possibly Maryland, 1790 to 1810, fine mellow patinated surface, highly figured mahogany top, diamond inlaid legs, single dovetailed drawer, pine secondary with ash or elm gates, 29 x 37 x 18-1/4 in., very good condition with fine old surface, typical edge wear at legs and skirt, skirt with one two inch veneer patch, some warping to stationary top, minor sun fading and finish spotting

Provenance: Private Collection, McLean, Virginia

Estimate: $200 - $400

637

Four Early Georgia Ladder Back Chairs wooden chair frame, two slat back, mule ear, maple and oak, made by Jason Reid, Choestoe, Union County, GA, circa 1920s, 28-1/4 x 17-1/2 x 15 in.; rocking chair, finial tipped, pegged rocking chair with cowhide seat, black paint, Macon, GA, circa mid 1800s, 36 x 22 x 28 in.; oak and maple mule ear chair frame, three slat back, circa 1880s, Rabun County, GA, 34 x 17 x 15 in; hickory chair, three arched slat back, round posts with finials, split woven hickory seat, worn paint, 19th century, Union County, GA, 34 x 19-1/2 x 15 in., Rocking chair in fine old surface, rockers are probably older editions with some distress at attachments, side chair with losses to spit seat, all with typical surface wear and distress, chair frame feet worn down an inch or so

Provenance: From the Folklife Collection of Southern Pottery Scholar, Author and Professor of English at Georgia State University, Dr. John Burrison, Atlanta, Georgia

Estimate: $100 - $300

In the catalog description from Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in a Changing South, John Burrison, University of Georgia Press, 2000, pg. 130, cat. no. 304, the Jason Reid chair frame, Burrison writes, “The posts of this example were turned on Jason’s great-wheel lathe, His seat rungs widen to support the sitter and show the impression of the split oak “bottom” once woven around them. About an inch has been worn off the feet from use.”

Exhibited: Previously on Loan at the Atlanta History Center for viewing in the exhibition Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in the Changing South from 1996 to 2024

638

Letters of Correspondence, Montgomery Family, North Carolina William Montgomery (1778-1870) Caswell County, North Carolina; Nicholas Montgomery (1807-1862) Iredell County, North Carolina; James Montgomery; others mentioned, archive of 15 letters of correspondence, majority 1837-1841, between members of the Montgomery family of North Carolina, most dealing with finances, debt, or family business, in one “Wm. Archibald” discusses his opinion of Greene County, Alabama upon arrival there, good overall, intact but some leaves fragile, hard folds developing into tears, foxing, staining, minor losses

Estimate: $300 - $500

Philatelists may find interest in a few “Milton, N.C.” postmarks found within this lot.

639

Two Separately Framed Southern Currency Notes Richmond, Virginia, Southern Orphan Association Certificate, one dollar, 1867, vignette of Stonewall Jackson; Raleigh, North Carolina, one dollar, October 20th, 1861; each framed 9-1/2 x 11-3/4 in., good overall with expected circulation and wear, not removed from frames for examination

Provenance: Virginia Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $200

640

Chicago Surgical & Electrical Co. Oak Anaerobic Incubator 20th century, with cobalt glass door panel, 14-1/2 x 11-5/8 x 11-1/2 in., wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, rubbing and wear to wood exterior, surface dirt/accretion, tear to wiring at connection point with case

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

641

Theodolite Surveyor’s Transit by Ross of London, with Case 20th century, solid body of brass and glass construction, with horizontally and vertically swiveling telescope, lens cover, marking at base “ROSS LONDON”, 8 in. tall; with hinged wooden case, 11 x 6-1/2 x 5 in., good overall, light oxidation to surface; wooden case with wear to finish and hinges

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

642

Oak Case Edison Amberola Phonograph with Nine Wax Cylinders early 20th century, inscribed “Edison” at interior of lid, 12-3/4 x 12-1/2 x 15-3/4 in., nicks and scratches to wood, some paint loss to grille, some minor wear and scratching to cylinders, in apparent working order/playing at time of inspection, additional examination by professional recommended

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

643

Three Gramophones, 21 Records and Record Album early 20th century, comprising: faux wood painted gramophone, reproducer marked “Columbia/Made in U.S.A.”, base marked “Made in Germany”; Arion MFG. Co. Arionola; Brunswick Parisian Portable gramophone with three paper horns; largest 7-7/8 x 12-1/8 x 11 in.; together with 21 records, nine in record album booklet, some wear to turntable felt, discoloration and wear to metal elements commensurate with age and use, some paint loss, in apparent working order/ playing at time of inspection, additional examination by professional recommended; Arionola with some scratching, nicks, and craquelure to wood; Brunswick with some crazing and degradation to leather carrying handle, one paper cone torn, abrasion to exterior case; records not tested for playability, record album with wear and fading

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

644

Swiss Wood Music Box late 19th century, maker’s mark and patent dates to interior, multiple tunes (exact number unknown), 4-5/8 x 13-7/8 x 7 in., working at time of inspection (expert examination advised), nicks, scratches, and small chips to wood, works with some spotting and mild patination, interior proper right side of box at winding key port cracked, some interior dust, ribbon pull of interior lid torn, lacking case key and interior label/track list (three holes unused)

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

645

Van Morrison 1967 Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster “Ohm”, FD-88 [Polk Gulch, San Francisco] from the initial and only known printing by Family Dog, designed by Wes Wilson, October 20th through 22nd, acts include Van Morrison, Daily Flash, and Hair, framed 14-1/2 x 20-1/2 in., displays as excellent overall, not removed from frame for examination

Provenance: Private Collection, Greenville, South Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

647

Large Group of Men’s Fashion and Interest Magazines approximately 41 total, including: (Man of the World) Man of the World, New York: Man of the World, 2012-1016, issue nos. 1, 2, 8, 8 (special edition), 9, 11, and 15; (V Man) New York: V Man Magazine, 2004-2012, issue nos. 3, 4, 5 (two copies), 6, 9 (double sided Tom Brady and David Gandy),11, 22, 24, 25, 26; (Man About Town) London: Visual Talent Ltd, 2009-2022, comprising: issues Spring/Summer 2009, Autumn/Winter 2009, Spring/Summer 2012 (with six art photography postcards, one by William Wegman laid in in sleeve), Autumn/Winter 2014, Spring/Summer 2015, Autumn/Winter 2017, Winter 2018/Spring 2019, Chapter 2 2019, Spring/ Summer 2022; (Fashion Magazines) four issues of Hercules, Barcelona, Spain: Magna Productions S.L., 2009-2011, issue nos. 03, 05, 09, 10; four issues of Vogue Hommes International, Paris: Conde Nast International, 2009-2015, issues nos. 9, 10, 13, 21; five issues of L’Uomo Vogue, Milan: Edizioni Conde Nast, 2006-2016, issue nos. 371, 374, 384 (Michael Jackson, in dust wrapper), 396, 469, (Man of the World) light wear to extremities, minor warping and handling creases throughout; (V Man) all with light wear to extremities, some scuffs and small tears to spine edges, a few handling creases; (Man About Town) all with light wear to extremities and scattered handling creases throughout; Spring/Summer 2012 plastic sleeve housing postcards adhered to page (some lifting and resulting tear to page), 3-1/4 in. tear to front cover with interior tape repair; Autumn/Winter 2017 with creased corner at front cover and small tear and lifting at spine; (Fashion Magazines) all with light wear to extremities, some handling creases and scuffs to spines

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

646

Two Visionaire Fashion Photography Works

48 Magic, New York: Visionaire Publishing, 2006, numbered 2,200 of 3,000, containing 25 lenticular cards featuring footage from filmmakers and fashion photographers, with 18kt. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra charm laid into case, acrylic slipcase; 21 Deck of Cards: The Diamond Issue, New York: Visionaire Publishing, 1997, numbered 1,477 of 3,000, containing a deck of cards, each card suit featuring photos by various fashion photographers, housed in locking dark blue leatherbound case and paper box, light wear to extremities; 48 Magic with some warping and scuffs to slipcase; 21 Deck of Cards with some scuffs, bumps, and wear to box

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

648

French Art Deco Jean Dunand Style Metal Table Lamp

20th century, on green marble base, 31-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., wired for electricity, some rubbing and loss to surface, slightly loose on marble base, marble base with several small edge chips, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

649

Ten Hand Blown Art Glass Perfume Bottles, with Art Glass Vase 20th/21st century, four examples with signatures of three artists to bases, one example with carved wood stand, largest 9-3/4 x 3-1/8 x 3-1/8 in., four examples lacking daubers

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

650

Small Art Glass Iridescent Chamberstick and Vase with Ruffled Rim 20th century, chamberstick initialed on base “W. J. B.”, larger 2-1/4 x 3-3/8 x 3-3/8 in., overall good condition, some minor scratches and air bubbles

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

651

Three Moorcroft Vases, with Pink Satin Glass Vase English, 20th century, each with Moorcroft signature to base, largest approx. 8-1/2 x 7-1/4 x 7-1/4 in.; American or English, late 19th/early 20th century, approx. 8 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., pottery in overall good condition; glass with some abrasions/marks to finish

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

652

Bobby Phillips Spalted Maple Bowl with Sterling Silver Chain Inlay (American/North Carolina, 20th century), 2002, signed and titled on base “B. Phillips/327/spalted maple sterling”, 6 x 17-1/8 x 17-1/8 in.; together with 500 Wood Bowls, New York: Lark Books, 2004, overall good condition, some light scratches and surface dust; book with some wrinkling and wear to extremities

Estimate: $200 - $400

This bowl is pictured in the accompanying book 500 Wood Bowls, p. 50.

653

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Art Glass Compote and Modern Art Glass Signed Paperweight, (Swedish, born 1954)

inscribed on base “Kosta Boda Artist cou G. Sahlin 59546”, hand blown glass, 7-3/8 x 10 x 10 in.; together with a paperweight, incised signature at base reads “Swett (?)”, frosted and clear glass in geometric design surrounds interior black glass ellipsoid, 2 x 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 in., some scattered scratches to surface, surface dust/ smudges/accretion, anomalies and air bubbles

Provenance: Private Nashville Collection

Estimate: $50 - $100

655

Virginia Scribner Mallard, Abstract Painting (Illinois/Connecticut, 20th/21st century)

Untitled, signed lower right “Virginia Scribner Mallard”, with copyright symbol, mixed media on canvas, 30 x 40 in.; gilt wood frame, 34 x 44 x 2 in., clean surface; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, a family friend

Estimate: $300 - $500

Patricia Tunnell (American, born 1940)

Walk on By, not visibly signed, inkjet color print, sight 17-3/4 x 12-1/4 in.; modern black wood frame, 25-1/8 x 19-1/8 x 7/8 in; Ballerinas, Reflections series, inkjet color print, sight 18 x 12 in.; modern black metal sectional frame, 25-1/4 x 19-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., (Walk on By) not examined out of frame, appears in good condition; (Ballerinas) not examined out of frame, appears in good condition; frame with minimal wear

Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $100 - $150

656

Richard Lindner, Print (New York/Germany, 1901-1978)

Fun City, N.Y.C., 1969, artist’s proof, signed in pencil lower right “R. Lindner”, sight 26-3/4 x 37-3/4 in.; modern molded frame, 33-1/2 x 43-1/2 x 1-1/8 in., not examined out of frame, tears along edges, creases, areas of abraded ink; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $400 - $600

654

657

English Regency Six Light Amber Glass Chandelier 19th century, tiered central column, six S scrolled arms, suspending yellow and amber glass prisms, six amber glass shades, approx. 47 x 36 x 36 in., wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, wires cut, five arms with glue residue at mount with central column, lacking prisms throughout, scattered small fleabites and chips to glass

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $200 - $400

659

Revolving Silver Plate Server

20th century, revolving dome top, scroll shell feet, ivory button, two tray inserts, no monogram, marks on base, 9 x 15-1/4 x 9-3/4 in., light scratches and wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

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658

George III English Silver Chamber Stick, John Mewburn London, 1802, round with gadroon border, snuffer, matching heraldic devices, maker John Mewburn, .925 fine, 11.53 oz. T., 4 x 5-1/2 x 6-3/4 in., all pieces with matching marks, light scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Lake Forest Antiquarians, January 25, 1991; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $250 - $400

660

John Speed - Map of Dorset, 1662

Dorsetshyre With the Shyre town Dorchester Described..., London, 1662, published in Speed’s Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, text in English verso, plate 15 x 20-1/8 in., sight 17 x 21-1/4 in.; framed, 18 x 22-1/4 in., not examined out of frame, some handling creases throughout, minor toning and staining, some color probably later

Estimate: $300 - $500

661

Three Contemporary Graduated Brass Ribbed Stem Candlesticks 20th or 21st century, largest 13-3/4 x 3 x 3 in., minor areas of discoloration to metal, wax accretion and residue to interior of capitals and wax pan, wax pans and capitals slightly askew; mid-size example with spot of corrosion to base

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

663

Six Georgian and Victorian English Silver Serving Pieces London, 18th/19th century, including stuffing spoon, 1787; ladle with scroll handle, 1770; ladle with shell bowl, 1778; fish server, 1837; sugar tongs, 1824; stuffing spoon, 1804 with altered tines, 17.01 oz. T., 6-1/4 in. to 12 in., average wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $800

662

Three George III English Silver Strainer Spoons early 19th century, including one Irish with engraved decoration, marks for James Keating, Dublin, 1800, 13-1/4 in.; one Scottish with rounded handle, marks for W & P Cunningham, 1805, 13-1/4 in.; one fiddle handle, marks for William Sumner, London, 1802, 12-1/2 in., all with heraldic devices, .925 fine, 14.63 oz. T., all with typical wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee Estimate: $400 - $800

664

Old Sheffield Plate Urn 19th century, round urn form with ring handles, spout with ivory spacer, lid marked “Best/London/Manufa...”, 16 in., wear, dents, base pushed in, and loss to plate

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee Estimate: $100 - $200

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665

Labeled Edwardian Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Side Table early 20th century, partial paper label “Webber & Sons Maidenhead”, banded top with puttos, 28-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 15 in., restorations and chips to banding, surface distress and retouch, distress to skirt veneers, some sun fading

Estimate: $200 - $400

667

18 Pieces English Silver Flatware 18th/20th century, including five Edinburgh teaspoons; two tea caddy spoons; two Georgian spoons with later decoration; Georgian pierced ladle with later decoration; Georgian serving spoon with later pierced bowl; Irish serving spoon; Kings pattern Scottish spoon; two master salts; four small salt spoons; three teaspoons, most with monograms, various makers, 17.81 oz. T., 2-1/4 in. to 9-1/8 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $800

666

12 Pieces Georgian English Silver Flatware late 18th/early 19th century, including three potato forks; sauce ladle; three forks, William Bateman fork; one with shell handle; pierced ladle; sugar tongs; salt spoon, most with monogram or heraldic device, various makers, 4 in.; punch ladle with coin in bowl and baleen twist handle, unmarked, probably English, 19.85 oz. T. excluding punch ladle, 4 in. to 15 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee Estimate: $400 - $600

668

British Brass and Iron Coal Grate with Fender 19th century, brass frame with two columns centering an iron grate, faceted urn finials, D form fender, 31-1/2 x 42 x 22 in. with fender, surface dirt/accretion, polish wear and scratches, areas of discoloration, some finials loose, minor warping to fender

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

669

Set of Regency Style Mahogany and Leather Inset Bed Steps

British, probably early 20th century, 24-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 28 in., finish distress and losses overall, some probable reconfiguring

Estimate: $200 - $400

670

Kazak Rug

mid 20th century, red field, stepped medallions, blue leaf borders, 5 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft., separation to selvage, restorations, loss to ends with overcast, scattered pest loss

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

671

Runner

mid to late 20th century, three medallions with hooked rugs, tan field, 3 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 4 in., wear to selvage, restorations to ends, abrash, fading, loss at center from pest damage

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

672

Kilim Rug

20th century, stepped diamond shaped medallions, wool on cotton, 5 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft., very good condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Persian

673

Bessarabian Kilim

20th century, brown field with large floral form medallion, tan spandrels, tan outer border with repeating florals, 13 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft 8 in., separation in some areas, abrash, some loss to fringe, in overall good condition with some fold lines

Estimate: $100 - $300

674

Pair of Electrified Bronze and Jasperware Wall Brackets probably English, 20th century, 13-1/8 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 in., wired for electricity, wires cut, some slight discoloration to metal elements, some surface dirt/accretion

Estimate: $200 - $400

675

Three Piece Royal Worcester Evesham Canister Set and Columbus Quincentenary Bowl, English and American, 20th century, comprising: three lidded canisters, each with Royal Worcester marks, largest 8-3/4 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.; The Official Columbus Quincentenary Bowl, marked on base “...396/5,000 by Jack Woodson...”, 5 x 9-5/8 x 9-5/8 in. with original box and certificate, overall good condition, some wear commensurate with age and use, slight loss to gilt/enamel

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

676

John Staines Babb (British, 1838-1909)

Saint Pancratius, signed lower left “Joannes Stains Babb”, inscribed lower right “Sanctvs Pancrativs”, gouache on thick paper, sheet 15-1/4 x 9 in.; molded wood frame, 22-3/4 x 17-1/4 x 1 in., adhered with tape on upper and lower edge verso to mat liner, remnants of old adhesive verso, staining, horizontal tear upper left corner; frame with wear and abrasions, areas of loss to detailing, mat liner with staining and wear

Provenance: Christie’s (label verso); Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

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677

Three Portrait Miniatures of Ladies (19th century)

Lady with Pearls, signed lower left “ Alyn Williams/1908”, watercolor on ivory, 3-5/8 x 2-3/4 in.; oval gilt metal frame, 4-1/2 x 3 x 3/8 in.; Two young Brothers, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.; circular carved gilt wood and composition frame, 4 x 4 x 5/8 in.; Portrait of Lady in Pink Dress, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, sight 1-7/8 x 1-1/2 in.; rectangular gilt metal frame, 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 3/8 in., portraits with light wear, “Brothers” and “Pink Dress” with some cracking; frames with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

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679

Shell Form Silver Plate Spoon Warmer

British, late 19th century, shell form bowl on rock and shell base, marks on base, 5-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 4 in., light scratches and wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

678

George III Mahogany Top Candle Stand probably British, late 18th century, mahogany throughout, single board dished top, 29-1/2 x 18 x 17-1/2 in., breaks and repairs at one leg attachment, otherwise generally good, typical surface wear

Estimate: $200 - $400

680

Four Royal Doulton Porcelain Figures and Associated Figural Scene English/Continental, 19th/20th century, comprising: four Royal Doulton porcelain figures of ladies, “Deborah”, “Katie”, “Loyal Friend”, and “Alexandra”, marks to bases, largest 8-1/4 x 5 x 5-1/2 in.; possibly Capodimonte or Chelsea figural scene, blue “N” crown mark to underside and gilt anchor mark to base, 9-5/8 x 5-1/2 x 4 in. with five Royal Doulton boxes, overall good condition; small chips to bottom of Katie’s dress; scattered chips and losses to floral and foliate decoration on figural scene, some glue repairs

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

681

12 Georgian English Silver Spoons most London, late 18th/early 19th century, round handles, most with monograms or heraldic devices, various makers, 24.40 oz. T., 5-1/4 in. to 11-3/4 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $500 - $600

682

Turner Caneware Mug and Caneware Open Creamer 18th century, stoneware, comprising: mug marked “Turner” to underside; unmarked creamer; larger 4-5/8 x 4-3/4 x 3 in., areas of discoloration throughout; mug with some small losses

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

683

George III English Silver Teapot, George Ashforth & Co. Sheffield, 1801, oval form with stop gadroon body, wooden handle and finial, heraldic device, marks for George Ashforth & Co., .925 fine, 15.47 oz. T. gross weight, 6-1/4 x 10-1/2 x 4 in., light scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

684

Seven English Silver Table Items including English silver Birmingham lidded can; four pieces English silver condiment set with glass liners; two silver plate open salts, 8.31 oz. T., 1-1/2 in. to 3-1/4 in., one missing glass liner, all with wear; silver plate with heavy wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $300

685

Queen Anne Figured Solid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table British, 18th century, 27-1/2 x 42 x 16-1/2, opens to 51 in., top reset, leaves with later braces at back, shrinkage crack to top

Estimate: $300 - $500

686

Old Sheffield Plate Ink Stand

19th century, revolving lid that reveals three glass ink wells, bead borders, ball feet, lion and ring handles, 3-1/2 x 10 x 5-1/2 in., silver with wear and loss; glass with chips

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

687

Seven Jasperware Vessels, with Jasperware Basalt Intaglio Medallion 19th/20th century, comprising: burgundy group of pitcher, pewter lidded tankard, creamer, and lidded container all marked “Wedgwood” and “England” to bases; drabware group of squat form creamer and lidded sugar, both marked Wedgwood to bases; medallion adhered in small frame; largest 7-1/4 x 8-7/8 x 6-1/4 in., pitcher with break and repair/retouch to handle, tankard with areas of retouch, creamer with two small drilled holes, crack and repair to lid of container

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

688

George III English Silver Open Sugar Bowl, Robert and David Hennell London, 1798, oval with gilt interior, monogram, marks for Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II, .925 fine, 8.57 oz. T., 4-1/4 x 7-1/4 x 4 in., dents, light scratches, and typical wear

Provenance: Hindman Auctions, September 16, 2020, lot 170; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

689

Six Anglo-Irish Cut Glass Table Objects 19th century, including two vases, lidded urn, bowl with tab handles, shallow dish, jar with hinged silver lid, largest 8-1/2 x 5 x 5 in., wear commensurate with age and use; shallow dish with several chips to teeth, one tooth broken; lidded jar with tarnish to silver; bowl some small chips to rim and tab handles

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

690

Two Anglo-Irish Cut Glass Decanters with 14 Stems 19th century, comprising: three liqueur stems, 11 wine stems, two stoppered decanters, largest 10-7/8 x 4-3/4 x x 4-3/4 in., good overall condition, wear commensurate with age and use, scattered fleabites, chips, and scratches; larger decanter with 3/4 in. chip and associated repair to lip; smaller decanter with 1/2 in. flat chip to stopper

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

691

Eight Assorted Anglo-Irish Cut Glass Salts

19th/20th century, including two pairs, seven master salts, smallest inscribed at base “Walsh”, largest 4 x 5-1/4 x 3-3/8 in., wear commensurate with age and use, scattered chips and fleabites throughout; largest example with several chips to teeth; footed pair with chips to teeth

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

692

14 Anglo-Irish Glass Drinkware, Pitchers, Stems, and Cups 19th century, including three tumblers, eight stemmed drinking vessels of various size and shape, three pitchers, largest 6-5/8 x 7-1/4 x 5-3/4 in., good overall condition, wear commensurate with age and use, scattered fleabites and scratches; one pitcher with multiple breaks and associated staple repairs

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

693

Seven Anglo-Irish Glass Decanters, Three with Silver Bottle Tickets 19th century, various sizes, shapes, and patterns, largest 11 x 5 x 5 in., wear commensurate with age and use, some scratching and fleabites; some tarnish to bottle tickets; two decanters with notable chipping to rims

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

695

Attributed to William Blake Richmond, Study of Hand (British, 1842-1921)

Fingers reaching forward, unsigned, inscribed verso “Sir Wm Blake Richmond/1842-1874/...”, pencil on gray wove paper, sheet 6 x 9-1/4 in.; unframed, hinged at top corners, areas of slight warping to paper, light foxing, toning

Provenance: Presumed collection of Eugene V. Thaw; Christie’s, New York, New York (labels verso); Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

694

After Sir James Thornhill, Double-Sided Drawing (British, 1675-1734)

Design for Arch (recto) and Figural Sketch (verso), unsigned, number inscriptions in pencil verso, ink over pencil on cream laid paper, and pencil verso, 4-1/2 x 8 in.; unframed, adhered at edges verso to mat liner, toning, light handling grime, light foxing

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

696

Attributed to Paul Sandby (British, 1731-1809)

Study of an Oak Tree, signed in ink lower right “Sandby”, blue ink wash over pencil on paper, 6-3/4 x 8-1/8 in.; unframed, mounted on paper board and hinged at top corners, light toning, light foxing

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

697

Francis Calcraft Turner, Sporting Drawing (British, 1795-1865)

Tally Ho!, unsigned, pastel and charcoal on gray paper, sight 9-1/2 x 13-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 15-1/4 x 20-1/4 x 3/4 in., not examined out of frame, toning, foxing, accretion, small areas of abrasions to paper, pin sized hole lower left; frame with wear and losses at corners

Provenance: Christie’s, London, June 8, 2006, lot 64; Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

699

William Sawrey Gilpin (British, 1762-1843)

Distant Castle, figures in a landscape, unsigned, unidentified collector’s stamp verso of rampant lion with banner reading “Tenax in Fide” (Lugt 4781), ink and ink wash and body color on cream wove paper, sheet 5-3/8 x 9 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 17-3/4 x 21-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., hinged at top edge, foxing, toning, small restoration to lower right corner; frame with wear and abrasions, resurfaced

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

698

Attributed to William Hoare (British, 1707-1792)

Profile of a Lady, unsigned, red chalk on cream laid paper, sheet 12-1/8 x 9-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 18-3/8 x 16-1/2 x 1-1/4 in., hinged at top corners with archival tape, toning, fading, foxing, light creasing, small tears, losses at corners; frame with light wear

Provenance: Collection of Sir Henry Duff Gordon (inscribed verso); Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

700

Attributed to Edward Burne-Jones, Two Saints (British, 18th century)

Saint John the Baptist and Saint Bernardo degli Uberti, after Andrea del Sarto (Italian, 1486-1531), unsigned, brown and black chalk on brown laid paper, sheet 11-3/8 x 6-3/4 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 17-3/4 x 14-3/4 x 2 in., hinged at top corners, foxing, toning, staining lower edge and small tear upper right corner only visible verso; frame with wear and abrasions, cracks, some slight separation at corners

Provenance: Hudson Valley Auctioneers, Beacon, New York, June, 1, 2015, sold for $1,000; Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

701

Attributed to Sir Nathaniel Dance-Holland (British, 1734-1811)

Two Ladies Sewing, inscribed in pencil lower right “1760-70”, old gallery label verso, pencil on cream laid paper, sight 6-1/8 x 6-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 13-3/4 x 13-3/4 x 7/8 in., laid down on mat backing and sealed under mat liner, loss at all corners, toning, fading, foxing, mat burn from old liner; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Butterscotch Auction, March 24, 2024; Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

703

Manner of Charles West Cope, Girl and Her Dog (British, 19th century)

Sketch of girl eating alongside her dog, unsigned, antiques dealer label verso as well as artist name typed “Charles West Cope, R.A. 1811-1890”, red, black, and white crayon on paper, sheet 5-3/8 x 6-3/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 12-1/4 x 12-5/8 x 1 in., hinged at top center edge, toning from mat, small area of accretion lower left, light foxing, small tears along left edge; frame with light wear

Provenance: Collection of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Stockdale Cope (label verso); Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

702

David Cox, Watercolor (British, 1753-1859)

A Village In Harlech, North Wales, signed lower left “David Cox”, circa 1840s, pencil and watercolor on paper, sheet 11-3/8 x 6-1/4 in.; modern wood frame, 17-7/8 x 11-3/4 x 1-3/8 in., not examined out of frame, floated, accretion, staining, abrasions, toning, fading, tear lower right; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

704

Four Silver Plate Coasters 19th/20th century, two larger, probably old Sheffield plate, silver buttons, 6 in.; pair of smaller, 20th century, 3 in., all with wooden base and felt bottoms, all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

705

Two Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holders 19th century, one adjustable at neck, fleur-de-lis and bud finial, marks for Mappin Brothers, 11 in.; one adjustable at base, floral button and scroll foot, marks for Henry Wilkinson & Co., 10 in., larger with small spot of corrosion, both with typical wear

Provenance: Harald’s, Bermuda, Jamaica/London; Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

707

Queen Anne Mahogany Dressing Table British, 18th century elements, 30-1/2 x 38-1/2 x 19-1/4 in., top and brasses replaced, other possible rebuilding

Estimate: $200 - $400

706

Two Old Sheffield Plate Wire Warming Stands 19th century, one for oval or rectangular dish with scroll decoration, 5 x 11-1/2 x 9 in.; one for round or octagonal dish with shell decoration, 6 x 9 x 8-1/4 in., larger with some corrosion, both with dents, and wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

708

Diminutive Old Sheffield Plate Urn early 19th century, urn form with gadroon borders, interior inset for warming rod, spout with ivory handle, 15-1/4 in., small dents and wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $200

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709

14 Halcyon Days Enamel Bonbonnieres and Pill Boxes

English, 20th century, enamel over copper, lidded containers of various form and decoration, many with painted scenes and/or verse, all with “Halcyon Days Enamels” to bases, 1 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. to 1-1/2 x 3-1/8 x 2-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, mainly to interiors, some wear and loss to gilt decoration, some minor instances of wear and loss to enamel decoration, mostly to bases, previous owner’s labels to bases; lid of orange psalm example detached but present, wear to enamel from metal fitting, otherwise good condition

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $300 - $500

710

Six Pieces of Aesthetic Movement Sampson Hancock & Sons Transferware English, late 19th century, marks reading “DRESDEN/S.H.” to base, largest 1-1/2 x 18-3/8 x 14-5/8 in., typical wear commensurate with age and use; larger platter with two intersecting hairlines, approx. 3 in. and 6-1/2 in.; smaller platter and both plates with some marking and accretion to underside from plate hangers; 1-1/4 in. chip to rim of small dish

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

711

Four Pieces Early Plate Table Items

19th century, including English rectangular bread tray with gadroon border; English footed rounded rectangular bowl with gadroon border; two French dinner plates with hot water wells, ring handles, marks on back, 10-1/2 in., all with typical wear and loss to plate

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $400

712

Wedgwood Hand Painted Pearlware Sink Basin

English, 19th century, “Wedgwood Pearl” impressed to base, basin approx. 6-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in., with plumbing fittings, approx. 13-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in., accretion, scratching, and loss to painted decoration to interior, residue to exterior, all commensurate with use, visible soldering and patina to metal elements, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

713

Horchow Brass Mounted Malachite Carriage Clock

English, 20th century, back of clock marked “S F/Henley/England/4439”, with desk lighter, unmarked, larger approx. 6-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., accretion, some areas of tarnishing/discoloration and scratching to brass elements, nevertheless presents well; lighter with miniscule chips along edges; clock lacking key; not tested for functionality

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

715

Pair of Victorian English Silver Thistle Form Open Salts

Birmingham, 1891, round thistle form open salts with salt spoons with thistle tips, marks for John Millward Banks, .925 fine, 38 grams, 1-1/4 x 2 in. salts and 2-1/8 in. spoons, good condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

714

Burmantofts Faience Blue Jardiniere on Pedestal English, 20th century, impressed Burmantofts “FB” mark to base, jardiniere 12 x 13 x 13 in., pedestal 30 x 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, crazing, some chipping and roughness at edges, abrasions to pedestal top where jardiniere sits, some chips to foot of jardiniere

Estimate: $400 - $600

716

Six Spode Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Bird Cabinet Plates English, late 19th century, Spode marks, signed on bases “C.B. Brough”, 3/4 x 8-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., overall good condition, slight losses to gilt

Estimate: $200 - $400

717

George IV English Silver Wine Coaster

London, 1822, round with openwork swag and medallion sides, wooden base, central button with heraldic device of bird, button with mark for Richard Sibley I, .925 fine, 1-3/4 x 5 in., small dents and typical wear

Provenance: Lake Forest Antiquarians, December 2, 1996; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

718

Pair of Bronze Eagle Two Light Wall Sconces possibly English, late 19th/early 20th century, 8-1/2 x 6-1/8 x 4-1/2 in., surface dirt and wax accretion, particularly at candle cups, areas of discoloration and verdigris, some elements slightly loose, one lacking screw at corner of shelf

Estimate: $300 - $500

719

Old Sheffield Plate Tray and Entree

English, 19th century, including entree with gadroon border, base with later inscription “Shaker Heights Country Club/Championship - 1943/Champion/J. B. Shea”, marks for Thomas Bradbury & Sons, 6-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 9 in.; oval tray with shell and foliate border, let-in shield with heraldic device, marks for Henry Wilkinson & Co., 17-1/2 in., both with wear and loss to plate

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $400

720

William IV English Silver Creamer

London, 1833, round form with gilt interior, applied scroll and floral foot ring, heraldic device, maker “WS”, .925 fine, 8.57 oz. T., 4-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 4-1/4 in., small dents, light scratches, and typical wear

Provenance: Lake Forest Antiquarians, December 2, 1996; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $150 - $300

721

George III English Silver Salver, Robert Abercrombie London, 1741, round with scroll and shell border, three paw feet, central heraldic device, marks for Robert Abercrombie, .925 fine, 6.77 oz. T., 1-1/4 x 6-1/4 in., light scratches and typical wear

Provenance: Lake Forest Antiquarians; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

723

14 Piece Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Service with Portrait of Owner circa 1854, each with initials “JG”, comprising: four teacups, three tea bowls, four saucers, three smaller saucers, largest 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 in.; Continental portrait miniature of Jenny Gradman, dated recto “1831”, watercolor on ivory, 2-1/2 x 2 in.; held within octagonal case, 3-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 5/8 in., typical wear commensurate with age and use, some firing cracks, hairlines, and crazing, some loss to gilt and enamel; two teacups with hairlines from rim; one tea bowl with crack, staple repair, and small chips; one smaller saucer with hairline and spider crack, one with spider crack; portrait miniature case torn and detached at hinge

Provenance: By descent in family; Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

According to the consignor’s notes, this service was gifted to Jenny Gradman (1817-1889) on the occasion of her wedding to Johan Theodor Berg (1808-1895) on May 11, 1854.

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722

Chinese Export Armorial Famille Verte Porcelain Tea Caddy, Harrison and Bray late Kangxi period, with original metal cap, 4-1/8 x 3-1/8 x 2 in., slight loss to gilding and enamel, some anomalies as made, slight wear to cap, old label to underside

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Other pieces from this service are pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 187.

724

Eight Pieces of Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Canton Ware 18th/19th century, comprising: lidded tureen with monogram “HHC”, pair of plates, tureen, creamer, three trays of assorted shape and size, largest 4-3/8 x 11 x 9 in., typical wear commensurate with age and use, some small chips/glaze voids; lidded tureen with replaced finial/handle; creamer with repair and retouch to spout; tureen lacking lid

Provenance: (pair) M. Molvidson AB, Stockholm, Sweden (label); By descent in family; Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

According to the consignor’s notes, the monogrammed tureen was gifted to Jenny Gradman (1817-1889) on the occasion of her wedding to Johan Theodor Berg (1808-1895) on May 11, 1854.

725

Two Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Floral Plates possibly Kangxi period, larger 1-1/8 x 19-1/8 x 19-1/8 in., attractive enamel with vibrant color, typical wear commensurate with age and use, some areas of slight enamel loss

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

727

Pair of Chinese Export Cobalt and Gilt Porcelain Tea Caddies and Blue and White Plate, late 18th/early 19th century, marked with monogram of “JM”, approx. 6 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; plate, 1 x 8-7/8 x 8-7/8 in., scattered anomalies and pinholes; tea caddies with some wear/loss to enamel and gilt decoration, areas of retouch to lids, accretion to interiors, one example with breaks (visible at interior) and restoration, the other with approx. 1 in. hairline; plate with some chipping to edge

Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

726

Chinese Export Polychrome Porcelain Bowl late 19th/early 20th century, approx. 4-7/8 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in., some discoloration to interior, bowl has been restored/repaired with areas of retouch throughout (please see black light)

Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina Estimate: $200 - $400

728

Chinese Tabouret With Marble Inset Top early 20th century, hardwood carved mythical beast masks, raised on ball and claw feet, 13-1/4 x 19 x 19 in., restorations with some visible glue residue underneath, wear, scratches to marble surface, stable

Estimate: $200 - $400

729

Wang Fangyu (Chinese, 1913-1997)

Wind and Water, 1988, artist’s seals on left side, ink on paper with silk brocade border, sight 12-3/8 x 19-3/8 in., overall 18-1/4 x 47 in., slight surface dust, some handling creases, mostly to silk border, some small tears and lifting at edge of border

Provenance: Private Collection, New York

Estimate: $200 - $400

Literature: Illustrated in Wang, Fangyu: Dancing Ink II, Hong Kong: Techpearl Printing Ltd., 1993, pl. 26.

731

French School, Architectural Elevation (French, possibly 19th century)

Palace Facade, unsigned, sepia ink and ink wash over pencil on cream wove paper, 5-1/2 x 14-7/8 in.; parcel gilt wood Kent style frame, 16-3/4 x 23-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., hinged at top corners, light toning, pin sized holes at four corners, tiny remnants of gilt from frame upper left; frame with light wear

Provenance: Clars Auctions, March 21, 2020, lot 5333; Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

730

Large Pair of Chinese Bronze Vases as Lamps with Elephant Form Handles mounted on carved wood bases, 34-1/2 x 12-3/8 x 12-3/8 in. with harp, wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, surface dust/accretion

Estimate: $100 - $300

732

Follower of Joseph Vernet, Port Scene (French, 1714-1789)

Figures fishing near port, 18th century, unsigned, unidentified watermark with number “48”, charcoal and ink wash on laid paper, 7 x 15-1/2 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 14 x 23 x 1 in., hinged at top corners with archival tape, foxing, toning, creases, tears, torn top edge, major vertical crease right edge, handling grime, mat burn; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

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733

French School Drawing (Possibly 18th century)

River Nymphs, unsigned, red chalk on cream laid paper with watermark of crown and shield, sheet 7-1/4 x 11-1/4 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 12-7/8 x 15-7/8 x 2 in., hinged at top corners, remnants of adhesive and old backing verso, toning, fading, mat burn, foxing, creasing; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

735

French School, Figure Study (18th/19th century)

Study of Apollino, after a Roman copy of a Hellenistic sculpture of the god Apollo, currently held at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, black and white chalk on grey laid paper, sheet 19-1/2 x 13-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 28-5/8 x 21-5/8 x 1-1/4 in., hinged top mat liner at corners and along edges, remnants of old adhesive verso, toning, foxing, small hole lower right; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

734

French School Robe Study (Possibly 18th century)

Biblical or Philosophical Figure, unsigned, indistinct watermark, black and white chalk on laid paper, 20-5/8 x 14-3/4 in.; modern frame, 27-3/4 x 21-3/4 x 1-1/4 in., hinged at top corners with archival tape, art conservation to tears visible verso, toning, creasing, remnants of old adhesive verso; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

The paper appears to be 18th century or earlier.

736

Attributed to Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin, A Design for a Title Page (French, 1724-1780)

Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 18th century, black chalk on paper, sheet 3-3/4 x 6 in.; modern black wood frame, 15-3/4 x 18-1/2 x 1 in., hinged in, laid down on paper, foxing, toning, horizontal tear or paper anamoly lower left, few small pinholes with one slightly larger upper center; frame with light wear

Provenance: Hazlitt, Gooden and Fox, London (label verso); Sotheby’s, April 17, 1997, lot 191 (as Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin) (label verso), Sotheby’s, February 4, 2020, lot 592; Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

737

Philibert d’Amiens de Ranchicourt, Full Body Portrait (French, 1781-1825)

Standing Gentleman Leaning on Fireplace, two artist estate stamps lower left, black and white chalk on brown paper, sheet 23-1/2 x 18-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 30-1/8 x 24-1/8 x 1 in., not examined out of frame, floated, water stain top right, creasing, art conservation at top center edge and lower center edge; frame with light wear and abrasions

Provenance: Christie’s, New York, January 26, 2001, lot 140 (inscribed verso); Sotheby’s, New York, January 28, 2009, lot 157 (inscribed verso); Stair Galleries, New York, October, 27, 2012, lot 7 (inscribed verso); Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

739

French School Drawing, Portrait of Dom Pedro II (Possibly 18th century)

King of Portugal (1648-1706), full body drawing, inscribed in pencil lower edge “... XIV 1675”, inscribed indistinctly and erroneously in pencil verso “Louis XIV...”, ink and ink wash on laid paper, sheet 9-3/8 x 7 in.; gilt wood frame, 15-1/2 x 11-7/8 x 1 in., hinged at top corners with archival tape, areas of abrasions to ink, foxing, toning, remnants of older tape verso, some pinholes in image at lower right corner and under proper right sleeve, wave to paper; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

738

Attributed to Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin, Head Studies (French, 1724-1780)

Studies of two young children, signed in graphite lower right, graphite on laid paper, sight 4-1/2 x 4 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 8-3/4 x 7-3/8 x 3/4 in., not examined out of frame, foxing, toning, slight wave to paper, handling grime; frame with wear and abrasions, some minor loss to decorations and cracking at corners

Provenance: Thomas Babeor & Co., San Diego, California; Private Collection, Patterson, New York; Butterscotch Auction Gallery, March 21, 2021, lot 343; Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

740

Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille, Three Quarter Profile Portrait (French, 1848-1912)

Officer in Uniform, signed bottom right “E. Detaille”, graphite, ink, and ink wash on laid paper, 7-7/8 x 6 in.; wood frame, 11-1/2 x 9-1/4 x 3/4 in., toning, not removed from frame; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Swann Galleries, New York Sale 1662, lot 96; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

741

Two Works Attributed to Louis Fabritius Dubourg (Dutch, 1693-1775)

The Descent into Limbo, initialed in ink lower left “LFDB 1746”, numbers inscribed in pencil verso, pen and ink and ink wash on cream laid paper, sheet 5-5/8 x 7-1/4 in.; parcel gilt and decorated frame, 11 x 13-3/8 x 1-3/8 in.; Statue of Apollo in a Niche, initialed in reverse “LFDB...1765”, mat backing with inscriptions in Dutch, counterproof drawing with red chalk and added ink and ink wash on cream laid paper with partial watermark of man with sword and inscription “Pro Patria”, sheet 9-7/8 x 4-7/8 in.; modern wood frame, 23-1/8 x 16-7/8 x 1-1/2 in., “Limbo” trimmed, hinged at top corners, toning, foxing, accretion, remnants of old adhesive upper edge, creasing; frame with wear and abrasions, areas of loss; “Apollo” trimmed, mounted on paper at four corners and then hinged at top edge of mounted paper to backing, toning, light foxing; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Phillips, London, January 11, 2000, lot 277 (“Limbo”); Forum Auctions, London, September 05, 2019, lot 134 (“Limbo”); Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

743

Dutch School Painting, Sportsman and Cavalier (17th century style)

One addressing a peasant woman, unsigned, early 19th century or earlier, oil on oak panel, 9-5/8 x 13-1/4 in.; lemon gilt wood frame, 11-7/8 x 15-1/2 x 1-1/8 in., abrasions, flaking, retouch, surface dirt, craquelure; frame with abrasions and wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

742

Dutch School Drawing, Farm Scene (Possibly 17th century)

A Herdsman and Girl Driving Cattle, signed in red pencil lower right “Vancanden. fo” monogram in ink lower right possibly “VSD”, inscribed in pencil on mounted paper verso “...la Collection de Mr. grill”, ink and ink wash and watercolor on paper, sheet 8 x 12-1/8 in.; checkered wood frame, 15-3/4 x 20 x 1 in., fading, toning, foxing, staining, mounted to paper, mounted paper hinged at top edge, creasing; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: European Fine Arts, Dublin (label verso); Revere Auctions, Saint Paul, Minnesota, May 20, 2020, lot 12; Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

744

After Jacobus Houbraken, Portrait of John Milton (Dutch, 1698-1780)

Derived from The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, ink and ink wash on laid paper, 7-1/4 x 7-1/4 in.; modern giltwood frame, 11-5/8 x 10 x 7/8 in., hinged in, light toning and foxing, pencil inscriptions verso

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $150

745

Nazarene School Figural Drawing (German, Early 19th century)

Two Shepherdesses with a Boy, unsigned, graphite on cream wove paper, image 6-1/2 x 9-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 13-1/4 x 16-1/8 x 1 in., not examined out of frame, toning, foxing, light creasing; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Swann Gallery, January 25, 2001 (inscribed verso on facsimile of old catalog page); Sarasota Estate Auction, December 12, 2021; Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

747

Veneto-Cretan School, The Crucifixion (16th century or style)

Mary, Mary Magdalene, and John at the foot of the cross, tempera on panel, 9-1/4 x 7 in.; 20th century painted and gilt wood and composition frame, 14-1/4 x 12-1/4 x 1-3/8 in., significant losses to surface pigment abraded and filled, panel with nail holes and wear verso; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

746

Louis Absolon de Mansfield, Interior Scene (British, 1845-1889)

Langham Sketch-Foggy, gentleman smoking, signed and titled in pencil lower left “L. Absolon-Langham Sketch-Foggy”, undated, watercolor and pencil on paper, sheet 6-1/4 x 8 in.; gilt wood frame, 14 x 15-1/4 x 7/8 in., laid down on mat backing, fading, abrasions; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

748

Collection of Thirty Four Unframed Old Master Engravings (18th/19th century)

Collection includes but is not limited to artists: Felicien Rops (Belgian, 18331898), Frederik Bouttats (Flemish, 1590-1661), Giulio Carpioni (Italian, 1613-1678), Peter Schenck (German, 1660-1711), Jakob Schmuzer (Austrian, 1733-1811), Jonathan Richardson (British, 1665-1745): a few notable works include: Cone shell - Kegelmuschel, 1761, signed and dated lower center “WB 1761”, signed in ink verso “William Baillie”, Captain William Baillie (Irish, 1723-1810), engraver, sheet 3-7/8 x 5 in.; reverse impression of Foulle de malades Gueris, after Claude Gillot (French,1673-1722), sheet 7-3/4 x 5 in.; Miss Eyre, 1771, Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1728-1815), engraver, after Richard Cosway, (British, 1742-1821), plate 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in.; two works by Giulio Carpioni (Italian, 1613-1678), engraver, Matteo Cadorin, publisher, both sheets approximately 5-1/4 x 18-1/4 in.; Monsr. Vestris Junr. in the favorite Ballet (call’d) Les amans surpris, 1781, after James Roberts, J. Thornthwaite, engraver, sheet 6-1/2 x 4 in., “Cone shell” hinged at left edge with toning, staining, discoloration, “reverse impression” laid on paper, trimmed; “Vestris” trimmed and laid on paper, foxing, staining, almost all either hinged at edges or corners, or laid down on paper, many trimmed to plate, pencil and ink inscriptions from collectors, tears, staining, foxing, toning, creases

Provenance: Estate of Thomas D. Dossett; by descent in family

Estimate: $300 - $500

749

Domenica Piaggio, Engraving and Preparatory Drawing (or Delpino DePiaggio, Italian, died 1821)

Two Portraits of Nicolao Traverso: top drawing with “MS” unidentified collector’s mark (Lugt 5238), also “Carlo Prayer” collector’s mark (Lugt 2044), pencil on laid paper, sheet 5-3/8 x 5-3/8 in.; bottom engraving reverse image of top drawing: “Nicolao Traverso/Insigni Sculpturi Genuensi/Dominicus Piaggius”, 1811, artist name and date inscribed along circle, “Carlo Prayer” collector’s mark (Lugt 2044), engraving on wove paper, sheet 12-1/4 x 8-3/4 in., both works with indistinct blue ink inscription verso and date “1977”; gilt wood and composition frame, 23-5/8 x 13-3/8 x 1 in., top image mounted, areas of loss with conservation, both hinged at top corners, toning, foxing, creasing, handling grime; frame with light wear

Provenance: Captain Carlo Prayer (1826-1900) Milan, Italy (collector’s stamps); Christie’s London, July 05, 1988; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $200

750

Louis XV Style Walnut Chair and Ottoman with Embroidered Upholstery 20th century, walnut frames with embroidered Indian upholstery, chair 36 x 19 x 19 in.; ottoman 18 x 22 x 15 in., structurally sound, upholstery in good condition

Estimate: $400 - $600

751

Northern European Ebonized and Inlaid Valuables Cabinet

European or possibly Colonial, probably 18th century, ivory inlay, interior with five drawers and one door, finely dovetailed with tropical exotic hardwoods and oak secondary, 12 x 19 x 11 in., long drawer with rebuilt secondary surfaces, two small interior prospect drawers replaced, possibly lacking insert at prospect door, scattered losses at moldings and brasses

Estimate: $500 - $700

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752

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Painted Open Armchairs early 20th century, each in distressed paint with modern pineapple decorated upholstery, 37-1/2 x 23 x 18 in., structurally sound, arm attachments slightly loose, distressed surfaces

Estimate: $300 - $500

753

Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Armchair late 19th century, with pink damask upholstered seat, 34 x 19 x 18 in., structurally sound, formerly fitted with a caned seat, wear and tear to upholstery, small repair at one front toe

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

755

Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Kinetic Parrot Epergne late 19th/early 20th century, approx. 11-3/4 x 7 x 7 in., patinated finish, wear and loss to painted decoration, some light scratching, fleabites, and taped repair/ reinforcement to likely later glass insert

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

754

Two Swedish Modernist Silver Brushes Handles, Rey Urban Stockholm, 1961, simple lines with reeded border, no monograms, marks Ray Urban, .925 fine, 10.38 oz. T., silver in good condition, lacking brushes

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $300

756

Pair of Pressed Glass Three Light Candelabras 20th century, pair, 12-3/8 x 7-1/2 x 3-7/8 in.; with Colibri crystal table lighter, marked “Colibri/W.Germany” to top plate, approx. 2-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 1-5/8 in., candelabras with accretion to cups, some waviness and bubbles throughout, one example with slightly lopsided central knop; lighter with small area of fleabites

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

757

Six Miniature Enamel Decorated Boxes

Continental/Chinese, 18th/19th century, porcelain or copper, comprising: Rouen Gardin box, signed on base “Gardin”; Sevres or style circular box, “B” and crown mark to base; fan shaped box with underglaze blue mark; Sevres or style rectangular box, red stylized “S” to base; Chinese rectangular box, with square marks to base; ovoid enamel on copper box; largest 2 x 3-3/8 x 2-7/8 in., some loss to gilt/enamel throughout, surface dirt/accretion, discoloration to metal; Gardin box with hairlines and crazing; circular Sevres box with crack and repair to lid; fan shaped box with hairline to lid; Chinese box with glue residue at mount

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

759

32 Pieces Silver Flatware, Most Swedish 19th/20th century, including 26 pieces Swedish: large punch ladle with turned wooden handle; five spoons with scroll handles; six hollow handle fruit knives with silver blades; two pierced ladles; two modernist ladles and demitasse spoons; other spoons and fork, Danish hollow handle server and bottle opener; English silver small slat spoon; silver plate butter knife and letter opener, 24.81 oz. T., 2-1/2 in. to 9 in., all with typical wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $800

758

Five Swan Form Decorative Table Objects, Paris Porcelain 20th century, comprising: four porcelain cups/vessels, one 19th century Paris gilt porcelain, one marked “Lenox”, and one marked “Goebel”, largest 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 7 in.; La Melodie gilt bronze and crystal paperweight, signed on back feather, 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3-7/8 in., overall good condition, some wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: (Paris swan) Bardith, Ltd., New York, February 1991 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $1,250); Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1991 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $1,250); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior Estimate: $200 - $400

760

Four German Porcelain Figures, Meissen 19th century, comprising: girl with flower basket, Meissen mark to base; seated cloaked boy, Dressel, Kister, & Co. mark to base; two allegorical figures, crossed sword mark to bases; largest 8-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 2-3/8 in., Meissen example with some missing petals to flowers, some minor gilt loss to base detailing; cloaked example with some missing leaves to base; allegorical examples with some gilt loss, one with break and associated repair to proper right elbow

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

761

Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Urns Mounted as Lamps Continental, 20th century, 29 x 12 x 7-1/2 in., wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, crackle and loss to painted surfaces, scattered scratches

Estimate: $200 - $400

762

Dutch Silver Matchholder Netherlands, early 20th century, round with scroll feet, repousse village scene, no monogram, base with the Minerva helmet mark with “A”, .833 fine, 64 grams, 2-1/2 x 2 in., good condition

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $200

763

Set of Four Biedermeier Style Upholstered Open Armchairs Continental, probably 20th century, maple(?) frames with modern floral upholstery, 34 x 23 x 20 in., structurally sound, surface distress probably as made, modern upholstery generally good

Estimate: $300 - $500

764

Pair of French Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Urns 19th century, larger approx. 11 x 8 x 5-1/2 in., accretion at interiors, some loss to enamel and gilt decoration, later black application to rim interiors, one example with possible repair at rim

Provenance: Leland Little, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 16th Annual Memorial Day Auction, May 2015, Lot 332

Estimate: $200 - $400

765

Attributed to Biagio Martini (Italian, 1761-1840)

Mary Magdalene with Swooning Virgin, unsigned, inscribed in ink on label mounted recto “Biagio Martini”, red and black chalk over pencil on blue laid paper, 11-1/8 x 7-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 15-3/4 x 12 x 1 in., not examined out of frame, floated, faded, toning, foxing, creases, handling grime, label with abraded ink; frame with wear

Provenance: Swann Galleries, New York, New York, February 4, 1999; Swann Galleries, New York, New York, January 23, 2003; Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

767

Italian School Two-Sided Drawing, 16th Century Pricket Stick (18th century)

An ornate figural design recto, monogrammed lower right “JN”, “inscribed lower right “Candeliere 9: ani.../Seculo XVI”, numbered upper right “360”; head study, red chalk, sight 9-5/8 x 7-1/4 in.; within one wood veneer frame with doubled sided glass, 18-1/8 x 14-5/8 x 1 in., foxing, toning central crease, wear to chalk

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

766

Italian School Drawing (Possibly 17th century)

Robed Standing Figure, unsigned, red chalk on brown laid paper, 7-1/4 x 5 in.; gilt wood frame, 18-3/8 x 16-3/8 x 1-1/4 in., not examined out of frame, foxing, toning, handling grime, creasing, loss at upper left corner, area replaced with similar toned paper underneath, accretion lower center, pin sized hole in same area; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

768

Attributed to Giacomo Zoboli, Morte di San Stanislao (Italian, 1681-1767)

Study for The Death of St. Stanislaus Koska in the Jesuit Rooms, Sant’ Andrea al Quirinale, Rome, an unfinished sketch verso, unsigned, red chalk on laid paper, sheet 11-16-5/8 in.; veneer wood frame, 15-1/4 x 20-3/4 x 1 in., hinged at top corners, toning, foxing, creasing; frame with light wear

Provenance: Daisy Mei Gentilucci in Florence, Italy; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

769

Italian School, Architectural Elevation (18th century)

Main staircase and other staircases leading to the Noble Floor, Mantova, Italy, with Braccio scale lower edge, unsigned, Italian inscription lower margin, polychrome ink and ink wash on laid paper, sheet 10-7/8 x 6-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 16-3/4 x 11-3/4 x 1 in., not examined out of frame, floated, trimmed, toning, foxing, wave to paper, surface dirt; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

771

Italian School, Biblical Scene (18th century)

Lot and His Daughters, unsigned, pencil and brown ink on laid paper, sight 9-1/8 x 12-1/2 in.; silver gilt wood frame, 15-3/8 x 18-7/8 x 1-1/8 in., not examined out of sealed frame, toning, fading, foxing, creases, small loss upper right corner, staining, discoloration; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

770

Italian or French School Drawing (18th century)

A Cartoon of Two Flanking Angels, unsigned, graphite on laid paper with unidentified watermark, sheet 7-3/8 x 7-3/8 in.; modern wood frame, 15 x 15 x 1-1/2 in., hinged at top edges with archival tape, foxing, toning, small pin sized holes, mainly along worn creases, surface dirt, area of conservation lower edge; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey; Freeman’s, January 29, 2015, lot 22 (printout verso); Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

772

Italian School Ink Drawing (18th century)

Tobias and the Angel, unsigned, inscribed indistinctly lower left verso “J.Rosenthal”, inscribed in pencil recto “448”, brown ink and ink wash over black chalk on thin laid paper, sheet 11-5/8 x 8-1/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 17 x 131/2 x 1-1/4 in., hinged to backing at bottom corners, toning, fading, heavy creasing; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

773

Italian School Drawing (18th century)

Draped Female Figure, unsigned, stamped collector’s mark lower right with initials “JG” (Lugt 1164), pencil inscription lower left “Collection Jean...”, pencil inscriptions verso “5/w.w/....”, additional ink and typed inscription on mat backing, black and white charcoal on brown wove paper, 16-1/2 x 10 in.; parcel gilt wood frame, 20-1/2 x 14-1/4 x 1 in., hinged at top corners, remnants of old adhesive at edges verso and recto; frame with wear

Provenance: Collection of Jean Francois Gigoux (1806-1894) (collector’s stamp recto); Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

775

Rinaldo Botti, Architectural Elevation (Italian, 1650-1740)

Soldier in niche below decorated ceiling corner, unsigned, pen, brown ink and black ink wash, and bodycolor over pencil on laid paper with unidentified horse watermark, sheet 17 x 11 in.; silver gilt wood frame 24-1/4 x 17-1/4 x 1-1/8 in., loose, creasing, small tears along edges, staining, repaired tears and areas of conservation; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

774

Italian or Spanish School Drawing (19th century)

Draped Seated Gentleman, inscribed in pencil upper right “Ribera”, black and white chalk on brown wove paper with laurel branch and tendril partial watermark, sheet 19 x 12-1/2 in.; gilt wood and decorated frame, 23 x 17-1/2 x 7/8 in., hinged in at top corners with archival tape, toning, remnants of old adhesive, small tears along edges, larger tears and loss stabilized at lower left edge, creasing, small pin holes at upper corners; frame with wear

Provenance: Daisy Mei Gentilucci in Florence, Italy, purchased in the late 1980s; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

776

After Guido Reni, Man of Sorrows (Italian, 1575-1642)

Head of Christ, after the original held by the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, unsigned, 18th century or earlier, oil on canvas, 20 x 14-1/2 in.; modern leaf style frame, 24 x 18-3/8 x 1-1/4 in., poorly lined, restretched on old strainer, lacking tacking edges, at least two periods of restoration with related retouch, strainer marks, crackle, yellowed varnish, abrasions, loose; frame with minor abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

777

Manner of Jacopo Confortini, Drapery Study (Italy, 1602-1672)

Kneeling woman, unsigned, black chalk on laid paper, sheet 10-1/2 x 8-3/4 in.; bird’s eye veneer wood frame 15-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 1 in., mounted on paper, hinged in at top corners, loss to black chalk, foxing, toning, pink accretion, creasing, small pin sized holes; frame with abrasions

Provenance: Daisy Mei Gentilucci in Florence, Italy; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

779

Italian or Dutch School Drawing, Study of Six Classical Heads (18th century)

brown ink and ink wash on laid paper with “HR” watermark (possibly Hendrik Raket circa 1751), 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.; wood frame, 11 x 12-3/4 x 3/4 in., hinged in, slight handling grime at edges

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

778

Pietro Antonio Novelli, Allegory of Astronomy (Italian, 1729-1804)

Lozenge shaped drawing of figure with calipers and a globe, unsigned, pen and ink and ink wash on laid paper, 6-7/8 x 3-3/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 11 x 7-1/2 x 1 in., laid on mount, not examined out of frame, handling grime, creases,

Provenance: Swann Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

780

Italian-Roman School Drawing, Nude Male (18th century)

Portrait of Seated Nude Man, and study of figure verso, unsigned, inscribed by collector verso in ink “Alesso Maggiori, Compro in Roma, L’anno 1817” (L. 3005b), red chalk on laid paper, sheet 12-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; parcel gilt wood and decorated frame, 19-3/4 x 15-3/4 1 in., hinged at top corners, creases, toning, foxing, staining, ink through to front, handling grime; frame with light wear

Provenance: Alessandro Maggiori (18th/19th century) Faenza and Rome, Italy; Daisy Mei Gentilucci in Florence, Italy; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lugt states, “purchased his drawings in Faenza, Rome, Bologna, and Naples, between approximately 1785 and 1810. On the sheets he purchased in Bologna, there is no date after 1800. All his acquisitions dated around 1810 are from Rome, and it can be assumed that his collecting career ended in Rome. It is from Rome that most of the sheets that we find of Maggiori provenance come, for example, those now in the Cooper Union Museum in New York (our L.457c), previously in the Piancastelli (L.2078a) and Brandegee (L.1860c) collections, and those in the J. Scholz collection, in New York (L.2933b).”

781

Italian School Portrait Drawing (Possibly 17th century)

Study of a Classical Woman, possibly after a sculpture of Atalanta, inscribed in pencil verso “XVII...Bolognese School(?)”, inscribed in ink indistinctly in Italian verso, brown ink on laid paper, sheet 7-5/8 x 5-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 13-1/4 x 111/4 x 1 in., corrosive ink, fading, toning, foxing, creases, hinged at top corners with archival tape; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

782

Saverio Manetti, Two Bird Engravings (Italian, 1723-1785) from Ornithologia Methodice Digesta, Atque Iconibus Aeneis Ad Vivum Illuminatis Ornata (Vol. 4), In Aedibus Mouchianis, publisher, 1767-1776, Violanti Vanni, etcher, hand colored engravings on laid paper, plate 13-1/2 x 10-5/8 in., sight 14-1/2 x 11-5/8 in.; matching parel gilt wood frames, 25-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1 in., not examined out of frames, both plates with heavy foxing, toning; frames with wear and abrasions, areas with loss to gilt

Estimate: $200 - $400

783

Set of Six Biedermeier Fruitwood Arrow Back Dining Chairs Continental, 19th century, each with fruitwood frame with pegged construction, three arrow backs, fluted legs and striped upholstery, 34 x 19-1/2 x 19 in., two rear legs with cracks and weakness at joint to seat rail, otherwise typical wear and surface flaws, upholstery in good condition with some minor fraying at edges

Provenance: Private Collection, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

784

Pair of Directoire Style Arrow and Ribbon Decorated Standing Planters Italian, early 20th century, iron and bronze, 50 x 13 x 9 in., extensive distress to basin inserts, repairs and retouch to baskets

Estimate: $400 - $600

785

Viennese/Austrian Enamel and Silver Goblet late 19th century, double handled urn form, enamel decoration harvest and cupid scenes, partial marks on handles, possibly Viennese/Austrian, 9-1/2 in., repair and damage to rim, light scratches, and wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

786

Pair of Porcelain Painted and Mirrored Two Light Wall Sconces Italian, 20th century, 16-3/4 x 8-3/8 x 4-1/2 in., some degradation to mirror plates, surface dust, minor loss to gilt

Estimate: $200 - $400

787

Indian Carved Teak Desktop Book Shelf 20th century, three-quarter gallery, with handles, stamped to base “Panchgani/ NEI/India”, 8-1/8 x 16-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., in overall good condition with minor wear typical of age and use

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

788

Large Venetian Bowl with White Swirl Design 20th century, possibly Murano, 5-5/8 x 18-1/4 x 15-1/4 in., good overall condition, some minor scratching, some anomalies as made

Estimate: $200 - $400

789

Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted, Gilt, and Smoked Glass Center Table 20th century, 28-1/2 x 35-1/4 x 25-1/2 in., repainted, surface distress and scattered losses

Estimate: $400 - $600

790

62 Pieces of Royal Copenhagen Blue Flowers Curved Porcelain Tableware and Gemina Punch Bowl, Danish, 20th century, Royal Copenhagen marks to bases, comprising: lidded teapot, sugar, creamer, two small oval dishes, ten pots de creme, 12 teacups, 13 saucers, ten square saucers, 12 bread and butter plates, leaf shape dish, footed bowl, largest 7 x 10-1/8 x 5-5/8 in.; Gemina bowl, 5-3/4 x 12 x 12 in., overall good condition, some slight surface dirt/accretion and wear to bases; sugar lacking lid and with break and repair to rim; one square saucer with small chip to rim

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

791

Four Small German and Italian Ornamental Bowls and Vases 20th century, comprising: Italian, ruby glass bowl with sterling grape vine foot and handles, marked “Sacchetti” at base; Italian, blue and white swirl vase; German, Helmut Wolf rhodonite bowl with garnet bead grape clusters, marked at base “H. Wolf”; possibly German, Moser style clear to violet vase with gilt decor; largest 5-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 in., good overall condition; Sacchetti example with some glue accretion to applied grape vine; Wolf example with some discoloration to applied grape vine; clear to violet example with some minor fleabites to rim, some scattered gilt loss; swirl example with scattered gilt loss

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

792

Continental Silver Reticulated Basket late 19th/early 20th century, oval form with openwork sides, square base, no monograms, marks on base and in bowl, 10.12 oz. T., 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 4-3/4 in., base pushed in, light scratches, and wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

793

Royal Bonn Floral Ceramic Jardiniere

German, 20th century, Royal Bonn marks to base, 15 x 22 x 17 in., scattered rubbing and losses to gilding, glaze crazing throughout, surface dirt, wear consistent with outdoor use

Estimate: $100 - $300

795

Miniature Routledge Reference Library, Sangorski & Sutcliffe Binding London/New York: George Routledge & Sons, Limited/E.P. Dutton & Co., n.d., seven volumes total, including: English, French, Italian, Literature, Biographies/ Quotations, Rhymes/Synonyms, and an atlas, all in half leather over brown cloth, gilt particulars to spine, teg; housed in brown cloth covered box, “Sangorski & Sutcliffe” in gilt to back of housing, 5-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 4 in., fading/discoloration to spines, some losses to leather, notably at heads of spines, some loose threads and light scratching to cloth boards, text blocks are toned and foxed but tight; losses, discoloration/staining, and lifting to cloth of box, looseness and warping to construction

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $300

794

Dutch Gouda Ceramic Vase Converted to Lamp 20th century, mounted on carved wood base, approximately 23 x 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., wired for electricity, glaze crazing, some surface dust, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

796

Pair of Continental Trifid Pricket Sticks Mounted as Lamps 20th century, marked “P(?)” on bases, 24-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., wired for electricity, scattered losses to painted surfaces, not tested for functionality, wear to bases, surface dirt and accretion

Estimate: $200 - $400

797

Antique Renaissance Style Carved, Gilt, and Painted Reliquary Continental, 18th or 19th century, carved and composition ornaments, 40 x 25 x 15 in., scattered losses to composition ornaments and to moldings, paint retouch to gilding, some unused mounting holes, surface distress throughout

Estimate: $300 - $500

798

Attributed to Sir John James Steuart of Allanbank, Falconry Scene (Scotland/Rome, 1779-1849)

Hunter with His Falcon, unsigned, inscriptions verso, watercolor and ink on paper, sight 4-3/4 x 6-5/8 in.; gilt wood frame 12-1/4 x 14-1/8 x 7/8 in., mounted on paper at edges, toning, fading, some lifting from mount along edges with slight wave, taped to mat liner; frame with wear

Provenance: Collection of Mr. C. S. Miller, Sr., Virginia; Leland Little, April 13, 2019, lot 145; Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

799

Salvador Dali, Escargot (Spanish, 1904-1989)

Woman leading snail, (Field 70-14), edition 20/150, signed in pencil lower right “Dali”, drypoint etching on Rives BFK paper with “BFK” watermark, plate 7-1/2 x 4-5/8 in.; sheet 14-3/8 x 11-1/8 in.; silver gilt wood and composition frame, 17-1/8 x 14-1/4 x 1-1/2 in., hinged at top edge, slight toning; frame with light wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Literature: Albert Field, The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dali, (New York: S. Dali Archives, 1996), no. 70-14, p 65, ill.

800

Four Italian School Drawings, Greek Mythological Couples (18th/19th century)

Epimeteo e Pandora; Eco e Narciso; Leandro ed Ero; Cefalo e Procis; all inscribed in Italian in ink lower margin, pencil, brown and black ink and ink wash, and body color on wove paper, sight 9 x 5-5/8 in.; matching giltwood frames and mat liners, 14-1/8 x 10-7/8 x 1 in., not examined out of frames, toning, wave to papers, “Cefalo” with stain lower center; frames with wear and abrasions, areas of loss

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

801

French School, Studies of Military Trophies (Possibly French, 18th/19th century)

Preliminary Sketches of Military Trophies, both designs with complex assembly of weaponry and symbolic ornaments, unsigned, inscribed in pencil upper right “16.”, ink on wove paper, sheet 11-3/8 x 6-1/4 in.; wood frame, 20-1/8 x 14-1/8 x 1 in., hinged at top edge with archival tape, remnants of older tape verso, some small tears secured with archival tape verso, foxing, toning, losses around edges, handling grime, toning, fading, some pinholes; frame with wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

802

Neapolitan School, Pair of Italian Port Scenes (19th century)

Scenes of Isola d’Ischia and Napoli dal Carmine, both signed indistinctly, titles inscribed lower center, Hong Kong framing labels, verso, gouache on paper, sight 9-7/8 x 16 in.; matching parcel gilt wood frames, 13-1/8 x 19-1/2 x 1 in., papers with creasing, handling grime, toning, wear, flaking, areas with loss to pigment; “Napoli” paper with loss lower left edge; frames with light wear and abrasions, slight separation at corners

Estimate: $100 - $300

803

Neapolitan School, Pair of Italian Port Scenes (19th century)

Scenes of Napoli La Torretta and Napoli H Molo, unsigned, titles inscribed lower center, gouache on paper, sight 13-3/8 x 17-5/8 in.; matching wood frames, 17-1/8 x 21-3/8 x 3/4 in., papers with surface dirt, flaking, light toning; frames with wear and abrasions

Estimate: $100 - $300

804

Two Paintings by Harry Maude Jonas (British, 1893-1990)

Le Ceou Daglan, 24-1/8 x 18-1/8 in.; La Vienne a Availles, 10-5/8 x 16-1/4 in., each signed lower left “h. Jonas” verso “he Jonas”, dated and titled, oil on canvas; modern frames, largest, 26-3/4 x 20-7/8 x 1-1/8 in., original stretchers and tacking edges, surface dirt ; frames with abrasions

Estimate: $200 - $400

805

Austrian School (Austrian, 18th/19th century)

Portrait of Seated Woman, unsigned, inscribed on backing verso “Kalliauer”, possibly referencing Anton Kalliauer, brown ink wash and body color over pencil on paper, 10-7/8 x 9-1/8 in.; black and parcel gilt wood frame, 14-3/4 x 13 x 1-3/4 in., partially mounted on cardstock, toning, light creasing and wear at corners; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

806

Henri-Emile Allouard (French, 1844-1929)

Bust of a Lady, signed proper left “ H. Allouard”, foundry inscribed verso “F.

Barbedienne/Fondeur. Paris”, patinated bronze on marble and metal socle, 17 x 8 x 6 in., yellowish and brown patina, rubbing, some small abrasions, surface dirt, marble and metal socle with abrasions, bronze loose on marble base

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

808

Three Portrait Miniatures of Young Girls (19th century)

807

Three Portrait Miniatures of Gentlemen (19th century)

Young gentleman with dark speckled background, watercolor on paper, sight 2-3/4 x 2-1/4 in.; profile of older gentleman with gray hair, signed in pencil indistinctly, watercolor on paper, sight 2-3/4 x 2-1/4 in.; blue eyed gentleman with yellow background, watercolor on ivory, sight 3 x 2-3/8 in.; all black lacquered parcel gilt wood frames, largest 5-5/8 x 4-3/4 x 3/8 in., all with varying levels of wear and surface dirt; frames with wear and abrasions, cracking to lacquer

Provenance: Both paper portraits from Don Naetzker Antiques (labels verso); Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

Girl in blue bonnet, sight 2 x 1-5/8 in.; girl with dog, sight 2-7/8 x 2-3/8 in.; girl in red beaded necklace, sight 2 x 1-5/8 in., all watercolor on ivory; one with black lacquered frame, two gilt wood frames, largest 4-3/8 x 5-3/8 x 3/8 in., portraits with varying levels of wear and surface dirt, “girl with dog” with vertical cracking, “girl in blue bonnet” with some lifting of pigment; frames with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

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809

John H. Recknagel III, Italian Scene (Washington, D.C./North Carolina, 1924-2010)

Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, unsigned, oil on Masonite, 58 x 72 in.; unframed, Masonite with surface dirt, crackle, flaking, cupping, accretion

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, a family friend

Estimate: $500 - $700

810

After Albert Rieger, Riverscape (Austrian, 1834-1905)

The Orient in the Evening Light, 19th/20th century, unsigned, oil on canvas, 261/8 x 36-1/8 in.; carved gilt wood and composition frame, 32-1/8 x 42 x 3-1/4 in., major vertical and horizontal tears along lower and right stretcher edge, crackle, craquelure, cupping, small areas of loss to paint, repaired tear verso, surface dirt; frame with wear and abrasions, resurfaced, cracks throughout Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $200 - $400

811

Arsene Etienne Sari, Fruit Still Life (French, 1895-1995)

Apples and Pears, signed verso “Arsene E. Sari”, oil on Masonite, 10-1/2 x 15-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 14-1/2 x 19-5/8 x 1-1/2 in., warped; frame with abrasions

Estimate: $100 - $200

812

After Max Streckenbach, Print (20th century)

Poppies and Larkspurs, offset lithograph on board, 6 x 8 in.; parcel gilt wood frame, 9-5/8 x 11-5/8 x 1-3/4 in., good condition; frame with wear and abrasions

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $300

813

Jean Raymond Hippolyte Lazerges, St. Peter Penitent (French, 1817-1887)

Saint Peter, after denying Christ, signed left of middle “H. Lazerges”, pastel on paper, 25 x 21 in.; oval lacquered frame, 31-1/8 x 27 x 2 in., laid down on Masonite, some rubbing and retouching of pastel. frame with losses

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $600

815

Bronze Figural Newell Post Style Lamp 20th century, approximately 51 x 15 x 16 in., wear commensurate with age and outdoor use, notable uneven patination, verdigris, surface dirt and accretion, not tested for functionality

Estimate: $200 - $400

814

Russian Bronze on Onyx Base, Travelers in Horse Drawn Cart 20th century, mounted on green onyx, three figures in open cart, one horse, 6 x 13-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., hoop portion of horse’s tack not attached, wear and rubbing to surface, chipping to edges of base, loss to paper at underside

Provenance: N?A

Estimate: $300 - $500

816

16 Pieces Continental Silver Flatware 19th/20th century, including two Danish serving piece in the Jensen style; Danish silver spoon with solder on handle; two Austria Hungary spoons; large French hollow handle carving set; two Georg Jensen small salt shovels; two Danish serving spoons; German silver salt spoon; hollow handle server, possibly French, 11.83 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, seven low silver or plate spoons (not including weight), 3-1/2 in. to 9 in., all with wear

Provenance: Estate of Harriet S. Keyes, Franklin, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $400

817

L. Bernardaud & Co. Limoges Porcelain Three-Part Relish Dish France, late 20th century, Pondicherry pattern, maker’s mark and pattern name to base, 4 x 10 x 10-1/2 in., attractive pattern, some slight gilt loss, small areas of retouch (see blacklight photos), good overall condition

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $200 - $400

818

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Mantel Clock Swiss, 20th century, caliber 528-8, 15 jewels, 9-1/4 x 8-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., not fully tested for functionality, break to bar at base which holds pendulum in place, minute hand slightly bent towards tip, slight scratches to case

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

819

Pair of Continental Copper Three Light Electrified Wall Sconces early 20th century, 20 x 15 x 9-3/4 in., wired for electricity, wires cut, surface dirt, scratches and discoloration from polish wear to surface, scattered areas of verdigris and oxidation, minor dents and warping

Estimate: $200 - $400

820

Pair of Neoclassical Style Terracotta Capitals Converted to Jardiniere 20th century, with metal liners, 10-1/4 x 23-1/2 x 16-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered chips at edges, wear commensurate with outdoor use

Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

821

Pair of Jean-Marie Pointe Barbotine Vases

19th/early 20th century, larger 8 x 7-1/8 x 6-1/4 in., crazing, surface dust, applied floral and foliate decoration with chips, small chips to lips; one with chip to foot

Estimate: $100 - $300

822

Seven Continental Painted Ceramic Table Objects

19th century, comprising: two teapots; teapot with matching open creamer; pair of botanical plates; ovoid dish marked “Granit/medaille d’or/Choisy-le-Roi” to underside, largest 1 x 13-3/4 x 7-3/4 in., wear to painted decoration, hairlines throughout, repairs and retouches throughout; two teapots with small chips to rims of spouts; teapots, open creamer, and platter with crazing; plates with loss to gilt

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

823

French Bronze and Tole Three Light Bouillotte Lamp 20th century, stamped “Made in France”, 22-3/4 x 13 x 13 in., wired for electricity, not tested for functionality, areas of spotting discoloration and verdigris, minor warping to shaft, sit slightly off center, some scratches and surface dust to tole shade

Estimate: $200 - $400

824

Pair of French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Fauteuils

likely early 20th century, each carved with stylized serpent scale frame, foliate accents, cabriole legs, en suite with seat cushions, 33-3/4 x 28-1/2 x 25-1/2 in., both chairs structurally sound, painted surface is worn with losses (possibly as made), upholstery with wear and discoloration throughout, otherwise good condition overall with other minor wear and use related imperfections

Provenance: Private Collection, South Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

825

Pair of Silver Plate Candelabra probably Continental, early 20th century, swirl form, three arms, unmarked, 173/4 x 13 x 13 in., missing some threaded rods, loss to plate and wear

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Estimate: $100 - $200

826

Dutch Style 12 Light Brass Chandelier 20th century, approximately 28 x 27 x 27 in., wired for electricity, some arms slightly loose in sockets, scattered areas of discoloration, some surface dirt

Estimate: $200 - $400

827

The Art of Florence Two Vol. Set, with The Pitti Palace Collections and The Uffizi Gallery Museum Two Vol. Set, The Art of Florence, by Glenn M. Andres, John M. Hunisak, and A. Richard Turner, New York/London/Paris: Artabras, 1994, first Artabras edition, full blue blindstamped cloth with gilt particulars to spine, in slipcase of printed pictorial paper over blue cloth; The Pitti Palace Collections and The Uffizi Gallery Museum by Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc., 2006, half blue over red cloth boards, gilt particulars to spine, title to front board, in printed pictorial jacket, larger approx. 13-5/8 x 11-3/4 x 4-3/4 in., bright, clean copies; some scratching to pictorial slipcase of The Art of Florence, abrasion along top edge of slipcase, wear to gilt of spine of volume I; wrinkling to upper left corner of The Pitti Palace jacket, front flap of dust jacket of The Uffizi Gallery is creased, one corner of slipcase slightly bumped/wrinkled

Provenance: Virginia Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

828

Gilt and Painted Glass French Kerosene Lamp late 19th/early 20th century, knob marked “JR BEC ROND PARISIEN”, 18-1/4 x 4-1/8 x 4-1/8 in., lacking wick, some discoloration and patina to brass elements, nicks and visible solder to base, bottom of base with corrosion, some loss to gilt and paint, some areas of accretion, shade with wear commensurate with age

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

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829

Pair of Continental Electrified Bronze and Glass Oil Lamps early 20th century, mounted on black marble bases, 24-1/2 x 4-7/8 x 4-7/8 in., wired for electricity, uneven patination, not tested for functionality, some verdigris

Estimate: $200 - $400

830

Jaeger LeCoultre Brass and Glass Perpetual Motor Atmos Mantel Clock

Swiss, 20th century, interior of case marked “Inca 5090”, 15 jewels, 9-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 6-1/4 in., good overall condition, discoloration and scratching to brass, discoloration to dial ring, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400