Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026

Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026

501

Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania Needlework Sampler

signed and dated “Mary J Koenick wrought this in the 10th yr of her age AD 1818”, with alphabets, a verse, roses flanking a bowl of strawberries bordered on three sides with bold trees, silk on linen, cross, satin, square eyelet, and crossed corner stitches, 18-1/2 x 17 in.; unframed mild fading to embroidery, lacking stitches in left rose spray, linen corners frayed, nail holes along linen edges

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

Mary Koenick’s is a late example of the lively samplers worked in Lancaster, York, and Dauphin Counties beginning in the 1780s. (See Betty Ring, Girlhood Embroidery, II, pp. 410-416). Her verse was composed by Isaac Watts and based on Psalm 101.

502

Two Signed and Dated Pennsylvania Needlework Samplers by Sisters two silk on linen samplers worked by sisters, comprising: one initialed and dated “A landis made this sampler in the year of our Lord Gesus [sic] christ 1829”, with alphabet, a verse, initials of family members, floral motifs, and leafy border; one signed and dated “Susana Landis made this sampler in the year of our lord gesus [sic] greist [sic] 1833”, with alphabet, family initials, floral and geometric motifs, and leafy border; larger 18 x 17-3/4 in., slight fading to embroideries, toning to fabric, scattered frayed edges with nail holes; initialed example with leaching of green dye at bottom center

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $900

In the United States, the Landis families are all descended from three brothers, all Mennonites, who emigrated from Switzerland to Pennsylvania, two to Lancaster and one to Bucks County. Susana and her sister initialed A (likely Ann or Anna) are members of one of these families.

503

Philadelphia Silk on Linen Needlework Sampler, Frances Lee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed and dated “Frances Lees Sampler Made In The Tenth Year Of Her Age AD 1794”, with alphabet, three verses, initials of family members, and floral motifs enclosed in a strawberry border, cross and square eyelet stitches, 13 x 10-1/2 in.; unframed, slight toning of linen, no fading of embroidery, slight fraying to bottom edge of fabric

Provenance: Gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, New York to the Brooklyn Museum, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Frances Lee (1784-1850) was born in Oley Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The initials of her father and mother, Amos Lee (AL) and Sarah Pim Lee (SL) are found in the panel with floral motifs. Frances and her family were members of the Reading Monthly Meeting.

504

Monumental American Signed and Dated Needlework Sampler with Cats signed and dated “Eliza [A]nn Edwards”, with two felines, 13 urns of flowers, detailed house scene, bee skips, boats, angels, and crowns, surrounded by a wide rose border, silk on linen, cross and satin stitches, 24 x 22 in.; unframed, mild fading to pink and rose silk threads, lacking stitches in the inscription

Provenance: Bequest of Margaret S. Bedell; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Eliza likely embroidered the cats following a hand-colored chart.

505

Early American Signed and Dated Marking Needlework Sampler signed and dated “Mary Allen Her Sempler [sic] Made In The Sixteenth Year of her Age 1766”, with alphabet, numbers, initials of family members, and geometric patterns, silk on linen, cross, marking cross (reversible cross), eyelet, and square eyelet stitches, 14-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; unframed unfinished, minimal fading to embroidery or ground, narrow cross stitch border at top lacking stitches

Provenance: Bequest of Samuel E. Haslett; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $900

Mary was likely born in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Her motto, “Let Virtue Be A Crown To The [sic]”, references Proverbs 12:4.

506

Important Scituate, Massachusetts Signed and Dated Needlework Sampler signed and dated “Polly Otis’ sampler wrought in the 15th year of her age 1798”, with alphabets, numbers, motto, flora and fauna, and horizontal borders, silk on linen, 16 x 10 in; unframed, good overall condition, minor wear commensurate with age

Provenance: Bequest of Margaret S. Bedell; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Polly Otis (b. 1784) was a member of the illustrious Massachusetts family that produced patriots James Otis, Sr. and Jr. as well as writer and playwright Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814), whom John Adams called “the conscience of the Revolution.” Polly’s motto, “Endeavor to be first in your profession, & let no one go before in doing well,” may have been suggested for inclusion by a family member.

507

Two American Needlework Samplers sampler dated and inscribed “This sampler finished the 20 of May 1789 by ms. Sophie Delerive aged 8 years, 12-3/4 x 12-1/2 in.; sampler inscribed “A present for Matila Ford/1822”, 11-1/4 x 13-1/4 in., some fraying and loss at edges, some discoloration and slight staining, some holes, notably to Delerive example Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

508

Three Unframed American 19th Century Needlework Samplers

three silk on linen pictorial samplers: one signed and dated “Elmira Cecilia White’s sampler made in the 11th year of her age 1834”, with a verse and scattered bird motifs enclosed in a large leafy rose border, cross and satin stitches, 16 x 17 in.; one signed and dated “Theresia Wentz s Work 1832”, with a verse, floral urn, baskets, and sprays enclosed in a strawberry border, cross, queen, and satin stitches, 17-1/2 in. x 17-1/2 in.; one signed “Adelia Ann Lester”, with an alphabet, numbers, two houses and a tree, likely mid-19th century, with cotton thread, cross stitches, 7 in. x 7 in., Elmira example lacking a few cross stitches and with fraying to fabric edges; Theresia example with slight fading of embroidery, spaced nail holes around all fabric edges; Adelia example with three large stains and small hole at upper left corner

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $500 - $700

509

Three American 19th Century Needlework Samplers, Pictorial and Verse comprising: sampler signed and dated “Eliza Hawke’s work 1834”, silk on linen; sampler signed and dated “Elizabeth Evens work/1826”; sampler signed “Rachael Jackson’s work”; largest 27-3/4 x 29-3/4 in., each stitched to later backing with some repairs, discoloration, staining, shattering, and small holes, some loss to stitching

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

510

Pair Neoclassical Painted Silk Allegorical Panels probably American, first half 19th century, painted silk velvet, each approx. 20 x 27-1/2 in., some tears along edges into images; one panel with small tear to center; the other to crackling to heavily painted areas

Provenance: 1942, gift of Lathrop Colgate Harper, Emma Carnley Sackett, and Isabelle Sackett of New York, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $800 - $1,200

511

19th Century Framed Portrait Embroidery early 19th century, paint and needlework on silk, inscribed to mat “1800/Leah Bergen/1818”, sight 20-5/8 x 17-1/2 in.; carved and gilt wood frame, 29-3/4 x 26-3/4 x 3 in., not examined out of frame, some tears and small stains to silk backing; frame with crackling, chips, bumps, and loss to gilt, left and top bar loose

Provenance: 1878, inherited from the maker by John P. Morris and Laura Mitchell Sanderson Morris (Mrs. John P. Morris) of Washington, DC; 1925, gift of Laura Mitchell Sanderson Morris to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

513

Five Needlework Samplers

all probably American, 19th/20th century, one inscribed “worked by Charlotte Vanderhoer/February 3rd 1832”, one signed and dated “Anna Barurtz/1926”, one signed and dated “Melanie Robert/1881”; largest 16-5/8 x 12-3/4 in., each with wear and loss commensurate with age and use, fraying to edges, discoloration and fading, some staining

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

512

Two Applique Fragments, Cathedral and Flowers comprising: Caroline Omes floral fragment, dated and inscribed “Caroline. Omes/1821/Presented by E.S.”; needlework fragment of the Cathedral of Milan, Italian; largest 12-1/8 x 10-3/4 in., some fraying at edges of backings, some picked, pulled, and loose threads, some discoloration; Omes fragment with repair near right corner, notable discoloration, some holes to backing and loss to stitching; Cathedral example with some wear at edges of applique

Provenance: (Cathedral) 1928, bequest of William H. Herriman of Rome, Italy to the Brooklyn Museum; (Flowers) 1930, Gift of Mary Harriss Sully of Brooklyn, NY; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

514

Two Framed Silk Needlework Pictures possibly American, early 19th century, silk with painted faces, comprising: Moses Striking the Rock, in gilt wood frame, overall 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.; Lady with bird and feather, gilt wood frame, overall 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-3/8 in., not examined out of frames; Moses example with some small vertical tears in upper left quadrant, frame with some slight chips to veneer; Lady with some shattering and tears to silk backing, notably to lower left quadrant, discoloration to face

Provenance: Mrs. Howe of Bristol, RI; before 1941, acquired from Mrs. Howe by H. V. Weil of New York, NY; October 2, 1941, acquired by an anonymous collector; 1942, gift of an anonymous collector to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

515

Three American Needlework Samplers

19th century, comprising: verse sampler signed and dated “Mary Smith/June 13th 1814”; family record sampler signed and dated “wrought by Delia Hersey aged 10 years/Sangerfield, September 29th 1822”; poem sampler signed and dated “Elenor Mary Bench/1841”; largest 22-1/4 x 19 in., each with wear commensurate with age and use, spotting, stains, and discoloration, loss to stitching; Smith example with some holes and tattering at edges; Bench example with holes and patches to corners

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

518

516

Two Needlework Samplers, Map of England and Wales and Genealogical Sampler, English, map sampler inscribed “England/began by Sarah Liddle and finished by April 30, 1782/Minster.”, affixed to linen and mesh backing; American, 1821, needlework family tree by Catherine Howe; larger approx. 33-1/2 x 24-1/2 in., map with notable stains, discoloration, shattering, tears, and loss; genealogical sampler with tears and shattering, discoloration, notable loss to stitching

Provenance: (Map) 1967, gift of Carolyn Davey, through Mrs. Charles K. Morrison, to the Brooklyn Museum; (Genealogical) 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

517

Rare Early American Oak and Walnut Paneled Cupboard Lockwood Provenance, possibly Massachusetts, early 18th Century, oak and walnut, open top, shaped ends, 75-3/4 x 40-1/2 x 19-1/2 in., door and brasses later; old splits to base molding on proper right side

Provenance: Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Luke Vincent Lockwood (Alice Gardner Burnell Lockwood), Greenwich, CT, 1944; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

Literature: Luke Vincent Lockwood, “Colonial Furniture in America”, vol. I (1926), p.178, fig. 183

Delaware Valley William & Mary 5-Slat Ladderback Maple Open Armchair 18th Century, shaped arms, bold turnings, rush seat, 48-1/4 x 23-1/2 x 22 in., generally good; traces of later stain visible throughout; repairs to underside of both arms at joint with stiles; break and repair to top of proper left front leg; two plugs to proper right front leg below both side stretchers but likely maker’s error; small old loss to proper left front foot; underside of both back feet formerly fitted with casters

Provenance: Purchased from Andre E. Rueff, Brooklyn, NY, on February 20, 1935; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Exhibited: National Gallery of Art, “American Folk Art and the Search for a ‘Usable Past’: The Index of American Design”, Landover, MD., December 1, 2002-March 2, 2003

Literature: National Gallery of Art, “Drawing on America’s Past: Folk Art Modernism and the Index of American Design” (Washington, DC, 2002).

519

Extremely Rare Early New York Walnut Sawn Leg Dressing Table circa 1690, white pine (by microanalysis, report present) and oak secondary woods, four board top with applied molded edge to sides, single drawer with rosehead nails, shaped legs with shaped X-stretcher, bun feet, 28-1/4 x 36-1/2 x 21 in., good condition overall considering age, appears to retain original feet and stretchers, brasses replaced, repairs to top with possible warping correction and/or repair and battens likely restored, one side rail with possible repinning, cross lap joint at stretcher with separation, wear and minor losses at foot bottoms

Provenance: Gift from an anonymous collector York, PA., in 1960; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000

In his catalog note for the exhibition catalog that accompanied “Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609-1776”, Roderic H. Blackburn notes that the shaped legs can be found on both English and Dutch furniture, the construction of the drawers - with the sides let into the front board and nailed - is typically Dutch.

This is the only known surviving American dressing table of this form. At least three related high chests are known. One, at the Wadsworth Atheneum and illustrated twice by Wallace Nutting, first in “Furniture of the Pilgrim Century” (1924), fig. 103., and later in “Furniture Treasury” (1962), fig. 327, is made of oak with a five-leg semi-soft wood (probably basswood) base. Another high chest is also in Connecticut while a third was in the collection of Luke Vincent Lockwood and illustrated in his “Colonial Furniture in America, The Illustrated History of a Great Period of Craftsmanship”, third edition, vols. I and II, Fig XII, p. 345. The one in Lockwood’s collection was found in Connecticut and was made of cherry.

Exhibited: Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, NY, “Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609-1776”, May 9-Oct 12, 1986.

Literature: Marvin D. Schwartz, “American Interiors 1675-1885, A Guide to the American Period Rooms in the Brooklyn Museum” (Brooklyn, 1968), fig. 5, p. 12; Roderic H. Blackburn and Ruth Piwonka, “Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609-1776”, (Albany, 1988), cat. no. 248, p. 205; Kevin L. Stayton, “Dutch By Design: Tradition and Changed in Two Historic Brooklyn Houses”, (Brooklyn, 1990). fig. 2.24, p. 42.

520

Diminutive Tavern Table, C.V. Sanborn Provenance

possibly Continental, early 18th century, mixed woods, 24 x 24 x 17 in., later top with separations and later brace; formerly fitted with a drawer and drawer sides, now lacking; separations to tops of two legs

Provenance: Acquired by the Tilton Family, Monmouth County, NJ circa 1750; by descent in the family to Mrs. C.V. Sanborn of Brooklyn, NY; gift of Mrs. C.V. Sanborn in 1918; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

Exhibited: lent to Sears Roebuck for possible reproduction

521

Pennsylvania Chippendale Panel Door Hanging Corner Cupboard, Sack Provenance, 18th century, poplar, pine, and other mixed wood with traces of paint; shelved interior, fluted quarter columns, 36 x 31 x 19 in., very good integrity, old loss at top front molding, old resurfacing with traces of paint, original hinges, small face repair at one lower drop

Provenance: Purchased from Israel Sack, Boston, MA, in 1917; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

522

Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Block Front Secretary 18th century, chestnut and white pine secondary woods, top section with tombstone doors opening to finely fitted interior with three drawers, base with fitted desk interior over four graduated long drawers with original batwing brasses, ogee bracket feet, 93-1/4 x 42-1/4 x 25 in., replaced feet, one escutcheon with loss, finials likely replaced (they are walnut), some losses to applied moldings on finial plinths, central finial support with repair to break, top section proper right door with broken hinge, door hinges replaced (no patches), top section interior missing small shelves, interior fallboard formerly fitted with fabric or leather cover now removed, butterfly patches at back side of fallboard, typical minor surface wear with scattered pest damage to chestnut elements

Provenance: Gift of Frederic B. Pratt, Brooklyn, NY, in 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

523

Pennsylvania Chippendale Figured Walnut Dressing Table, Amory Haskell Provenance, Philadelphia area, 18th century, highly figured walnut dovetailed drawers with yellow pine and white cedar secondary wood, old dry surface, scalloped skirt and shaped back rail, original batwing brasses, interior back panel with metal tag reading “Mrs. J. Amory Haskell”, 29-1/4 x 35-1/2 x 20-3/8 in., old crack and plugged repair at one leg, one corner of top with some patches and small holes (probably from previous vice or other implement now removed), other typical shrinkage cracks, surface wear, stains, and other minor flaws, top drawer with one pull lacking bale, lacking key

Provenance: Gift from an anonymous collector March 23, 1942; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

524

Chippendale Figured Mahogany Mirror, Newport History, 18th century, fine tall mirror now in pieces but retaining a probably original distressed lower plate (not removed), 49 x 17-1/2 x 1 in., upper plate broken, most framing elements present but in need of extensive conservation

Provenance: Purchased from Vernon & Co., Newport, RI., on July 26, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

525

Fine New York William and Mary Gum and Mahogany Kast, first half 18th century, attributed to Kings County, New York; deeply stepped cornice, two paneled doors with shelved interior, dovetailed and divided long drawer, on very boldly turned front feet, the fielded decorative panels in various hardwoods and tropical exotics, original feet, 79 x 74-1/2 x 28-1/4 in., good integrity overall, cornice with some later interior bracing, scattered minor molding repairs, one rear foot with pest damage, proper left front lower corner with pest damage, cracks, and distress; framing element above doors likely restored, some warping to doors

Provenance: Purchased from A. Morson in 1914; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Two related kasten are illustrated and discussed in Peter M. Kenny, Frances Gruber Safford and Gilbert T. Vincent, “American Kasten, The Dutch-Style Cupboard of New York and New Jersey 1650-1800”, fig. 37, p. 51 and cat. no. 9, pp, 52-53. Both are attributed to King County and share similarities in the paneling of the doors, front stiles, and base, as well as applied glyphs in central and front stiles.

526

New England William and Mary Lift Top Blanket Chest early 18th century, poplar and white pine in early reddish brown paint, dovetailed and rosehead nail construction, appears to retain original engraved brasses and escutcheon, probably original unusual tall turned bun feet, hinged lid with false drawer front over three long drawers, 44 x 47-1/2 x 19-1/2 in., original tang hinges, wear to paint with some evidence of possible cleaning, typical shrinkage cracks and surface wear, brasses appear to be original but some possibly reset

Provenance: Purchased from Arthur W. Clement, Brooklyn, NY., 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum; label for “Harry Mark Antique Furniture” to interior

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

527

Very Rare American Pilgrim Century Court Cupboard, Martha’s Vineyard Provenance probably Guilford, Connecticut, late 17th century, two sections, carved oak, some applied elements possibly exotic hardwoods, relief carved friezes, top with single door trapezoidal cabinet, base with two door cabinet, lower section with engraved brass plaque to central top of base, note to proper left door interior, 53 x 49-1/2 x 20-1/4 in., Very good integrity overall with expected wear and shrinkage separations, turnings and bosses currently lacking ebonizing, typical scattered restorations to applied bosses, tin patch to back, minor molding losses, some distress and patches at lower door framing elements, bottom board and lower front framing rail restored, slight loss in height

Provenance: Acquired through possible descent from the family of Thomas Vinson of Martha’s Vineyard to Harriet Marshall Pease or Maria Thurston Pease of Edgartown, Mass., between 1913 and 1919; acquired by Charles Woolsey Lyon, New York City; Purchased from Charles Woolsey Lyon in 1919; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $60,000 - $90,000

Note to door interior discusses ownership history and research (see photo). Plaque reads “Ancient Cupboard once the property of Thomas Vincent of Martha’s Vineyard Sept. 15 1656 to abt. 1743. Great great great grandfather of Harriet Marshall Pease”. This cupboard is one of five closely related examples, four of which, including this example, are discussed by Patricia E. Kane in ”Furniture of the New Haven Colony: The Seventeenth-Century Style”. One is at the Stowe-Day Foundation in Hartford, one at the Adam Stanton House in Clinton, Connecticut; the third is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the fifth cupboard is known only by photos and descended in the family of John Eliot. The similarities between those cupboards and this example are such that Kane questions the traditional Massachusetts origin of this cupboard.

Construction and decorative techniques characteristic of this group of cupboards include foliated S-scrolls drawn with a compass, a great torus molding that incorporates a drawer, cylindrical balusters that form the corner posts of the frieze, moldings and ornaments secured with wooden pegs. In this particular cupboard, the long spindles on the front and rear stiles are different than the other cupboards in this group but are found on two other cupboards with drawers, also attributed to Guilford, both of which are at Yale University. The S-scroll decoration of the cornice is interrupted here by triglyphs also seen on the cupboard at the Metropolitan Museum and on a chest with a drawer, illustrated in Luke Vincent Lockwood, “Colonial Furniture in America”, (1901) fig 5, p. 19.

The overall form of this small group of cupboards shows the influence of London design while the decorative elements reflect both London and provincial traditions, discussed in detail by Frances Gruber Safford, “American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Early Colonial Period The Seventeenth-Century and William and Mary Styles” (2007), pp. 280-283.

Exhibited: “Furniture of the New Haven Colony: the Seventeenth Century Style”, New Haven Colony Historical Society, New Haven, CT, April 15-Sept 9, 1973; “New Haven Colony Furniture”, New Haven Colony Historical Society, New Haven, CT, April 15-August 31, 1973.

Literature: Wallace Nutting, “Furniture of the Pilgrim Century” (Marshall Jones Company, Boston, 1921), p. 126.; Patricia E. Kane, “Furniture of the New Haven Colony: The Seventeenth-Century Style” (New Haven, 1973), cat. no. XI, pp. 30-31.

528

American Queen Anne Carved Cherry Side Chair

New England, 18th century, carved crest rail, simply turned stretcher, horsebone legs, over the rail upholstery, 42 x 20-1/2 x 19 in., seat height 18-3/4 in., front seat rail likely restored, patches and repairs at crest rail attachment, other typical surface wear, minor pest damage from seat down, proper right front leg with old brace holes near front seat rail, upholstery dusty and worn

Provenance: Purchased from Morris Schwartz of New York City in 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

529

New York Queen Anne Maple Rush Seat Armchair, Garvan Provenance attributed to Long Island, 18th century, turned stiles and stretcher, pad feet, 44-3/4 x 24 x 21 in., seat height 18-1/2 in., old refinishing, traces of red with typical wear and shrinkage splits, very minor cracks at arm attachments, arms loose on supports, one front leg with repairs to attachment at seat frame, early rush seat with break to middle and significant wear, proper right rear leg with repair to break at stretcher joint

Provenance: Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan of New York, NY, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Similar example published in “Long Island is My Nation: The Decorative Arts & Craftsmen 1640-1830, Dean F. Failey, page 81, figure 94. Other similar side chair examples on following pages.

530

New England Tiger Maple Fan Carved High Chest 18th century, highly figured maple with white pine secondary wood, cabriole legs, original batwing brasses and escutcheons, drawer interior inscribed with ”E.R. Le? So. Sudbury, Mass. bought in Waldon, Mass. 1897”, 74 x 39-5/8 x 20-1/4 in., fan carving of a later date, otherwise excellent condition, probably original brasses, unusual pinning at front legs (appears to be as made), acorn skirt drops possibly restored

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden (Mrs. Carl L. Selden), New York City, New York, 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

531

Queen Anne Maple Side Chair

New England, 18th Century, mahogany slip seat frame, 39-1/4 x 20 x 16-1/2 in., infill between crest and stiles; back rail returns reset, old glue at joints between front legs and side stretchers; later upholstery

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden New York, NY., in 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $300

532

Fine New England Chippendale Walnut Dressing Table in Early Surface Rhode Island attributed, 18th century, yellow and white pine secondary woods, two board top with chamfered edge, single drawer, deeply scalloped apron on all sides, chamfered and molded square legs, 28-3/4 x 37-1/4 x 23-1/4 in., excellent condition with apparently untouched historic old surface with expected distress and wear, abrasions and shrinkage separations, top set with early and later screws, later brasses (formerly fitted with center pull)

Provenance: Purchased from Vernon & Co., of Newport, RI, on July 26, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

533

Unusually Small Early American Pine Settle Table With Fine Historic Surface probably New England, circa 1700, pine throughout, single board top held on base by two pegs on either side, the settle base with hinged lid, 29 x 47-3/4 x 29-1/2 in., one peg missing, pegs with inconsistency to finish and post diameter indicating replacement or restoration, surface wear consistent with age including chips to feet, shrinkage splits to top, sewing bird impressions to top underside, arm front corners with deep abrasions, one rear foot with break and currently loose

Provenance: Gift of Arthur W. Clement of Brooklyn, NY to the Brooklyn Museum, March 1, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

535

After George Innes (American, late 19th century)

Copy after George Inness, Apple Orchard, Montclair, NJ (1885), circa 1890, bears spurious signature “G. Inness” lower right, oil on paperboard, 12-1/4 x 18-3/8 in.; very fine ornate gilt wood frame, 30-1/2 x 36-1/4 x 5-3/4 in., not examined out of frame, cradled; frame with wear

Provenance: Gift of Cornelia E. and Jennie A. Donnello; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $800

536

James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Farriers (American, 1834-1903)

534

Arthur B. Davies, In the Sierras (American, 1862-1928)

In the Sierras, circa 1905, signed “A.B. Davies” lower left, oil on canvas, 18 x 40 in.; unframed, original canvas and stretcher bars, thick yellow varnish, large test cleaning area at center and assorted other spots, crease/seam of unknown origin vertically at right

Provenance: Bequest of Lillie P. Bliss; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Exhibited: Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, Montgomery, AL, label verso, n.d.

1888, signed in stone with butterfly monogram, two Brooklyn Museum collection stamps verso, lithograph on laid paper, sheet 11-1/4 x 8-3/4 in.; unframed, hinged to matted mount, some handling smudges and soft creases, pencil inscriptions

Provenance: Museum Collection Fund: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

537

Ralph Albert Blakelock (American, 1847-1919)

Pitch Pine Grove, California, circa 1869-1871, signed lower right “R.A. Blakelock”, also inscribed pencil verso, “Pitch Pine Grove Di....Indians”, pen and ink on paper, 5-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.; matted, 19-1/4 x 14-1/4 in., hinged to backing, backing hinged to mat, slight toning and very slight mat burn; mat in good condition

Provenance: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. Le Grand Beers in memory of Edwin Beers;: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

538

Three Watercolors by Women Artists (American, 1880 - 1929)

Charlotte Cullen (1880 - 1929), Church Porch, Lequieto, circa 1929, watercolor on paper, mounted to board, 14 x 21-1/8 in.; unframed; Charlotte Cullen (1880 - 1929), Landscape, ca. 1929, watercolor, 133/8 x 18 in.; unframed and unmatted; Bertha Menzler Peyton (1871-1947), The Muscovite Family, circa 1932, signed “Bertha Menzler Peyton” lower left, watercolor on paper, 10-1/4 x 13-7/8 in.; unframed, unmatted, ”Church Porch” with slight toning on edges; “Landscape” with slight toning on edges; “The Muscovite Family”, with stoning on edges, tape remnants on all sides

Provenance: Bertha Menzler Peyton, certificates attached, Cullen works gift from the artist: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

539

George Oberteuffer, Notre Dame (American, 1878-1940)

Notre Dame, signed “Oberteuffer” lower right, oil on canvas, 31-1/2 x 39-1/2 in.; original carved gilt wood frame, 37-3/4 x 45-1/4 x 1-1/2 in., original canvas and stretcher bars, overall surface grime, crackle, draw crackle, dry unvarnished surface; frame losses, separation to corners

Provenance: Coltson & Leyer, Harris, presumably (label remnant verso); Mr. and Mrs. William Slocum Davenport: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $700 - $900

Exhibited: Coltson & Leyer, Harris, label remnant verso, n.d.; additional unknown exhibition labels verso, three labels from the Brooklyn Museum verso

540

Thomas Johnson, 23 Etchings and Engravings (American/England, 1843-1904)

Mostly portraits, a palm, after paintings, most signed in pencil “T. Johnson”, includes: Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Cullen Bryant, President McKinley, inscribed “only signed state 2nd state”, Beverly Chew, Head of Aesop, Prince Balthazar Carlos after Velasquez, Mme. de Motteville, after a painting in the Louvre, a palm, Edvard Grieg, Amos R. Eno, John Greenleaf Whittier, inscribed “The only proof of this taken/plate destroyed”, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rudyard Kipling, Robert E. Lee Wood, General Joseph Wheeler Wood, Dorothy after John Singer Sargent, Sarah Siddons, E. C. Stedman, and others, largest sheet 13-3/4 x 10-1/2 in., smallest 6-3/4 x 4-1/4 in.: unframed, some on mounts with mat, hinged in or loose, various creases, some with tears, smudging, most with pencil inscriptions, some toning, “General Wood” creased, torn corners upper right, upper left, and lower right, glued to mat upper left Provenance: Gift of Cornelia E. and Jennie A. Donnellon, Gift of Spencer Bickerton, Gift of George J. Beyer; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

541

Julius F. Gayler, Twelve Etchings (American, 1872-1948)

Most signed ”Julius F. Gayler” and inscribed with title: including Constantinople,1934; Lower New York, 1923; Ponte Vecchio, Florence; The Three Pines; Ronda, Spain; Greek Horse Head from the Parthenon, circa 1935; The Barque; The Temple of Bacchus; First Jewish Cemetery New York, 1941; Monreale, Sicily; The Eternal Light; Ponte Vecchio, Florence, 1935, smallest sheet 6 x 9 in., largest sheet 13-5/16 x 17-5/16 in.; each unframed, most richly inked impressions, 10 hinged to mounts, some smudging, some tape stains, light toning, handling creases, some uneven trimming, most with pencil inscription in the margins

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

542

Murray Hoffman, View of Charleston (American, 1891-1945)

View of St. Phillips, Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1930, signed lower right “Murray Hoffman, oil on canvas, 28 x 27-7/8 in.; frame, 31-1/2 x 251/8 x 1 in., surface is very good with one small point of retouch at the right edge; frame has been painted, some scratches

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $800

543

Extremely Rare North Carolina Chippendale Walnut Dressing Table, Garvan Provenance

Hillsborough area, possibly by Martin Palmer, circa 1770, yellow pine secondary wood, three board top with molded edge, single finely dovetailed drawer, deeply scalloped skirt on all four sides, ball and claw feet, 28 x 29-3/4 x 22 in., excellent condition overall, fine old historic surface with expected minor surface flaws, top with original and some later nails, lacking brass drawer pull

Provenance: Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan of New York, NY, on November 27, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000

Similar example documented by MESDA photo number S-5615, and sold by Brunk Auctions, Premier Auction Session Two, July 15 2023, lot 776, $80,000; this exceptionally rare table is part of a small group of pre-Revolutionary War furniture attributed to the Hillsborough School of cabinetmakers of Orange County, North Carolina. Founded in 1754, Hillsborough quickly became the political and commercial center of North Carolina’s backcountry, and was home to North Carolina Governor Thomas Burke (circa 1747-1783) who represented the state in the Second Continental Congress. Through family tradition, Governor Burke was said to have been the original owner of an important Hillsborough School table later acquired by the neighboring Webb family, now held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (acc. 3777.2).

This exceptionally rare table is part of a small group of pre-Revolutionary War furniture attributed to the Hillsborough School of cabinetmakers of Orange County, North Carolina. Founded in 1754, Hillsborough quickly became the political and commercial center of North Carolina’s backcountry, and was home to North Carolina Governor Thomas Burke (circa 1747-1783), who represented the state in the Second Continental Congress.

Martin Palmer (1742-1832), a carpenter and joiner working in Orange County from 1770, is considered the likely maker of the MESDA table and supports the attribution made here. MESDA’s files note that Martin and his son, William Palmer (1762-circa 1842) are well documented building houses, repairing public buildings and making furniture for many of Orange County’s most prominent families.

544

Charleston Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Console Table late 18th/early 19th century, mixed secondary woods (white pine and yellow pine(?)), inlay throughout, backsplash, square taper legs, illegible chalk inscription to underside, 28-3/4 x 47 x 23-1/2 in., converted from dining table end, with later inlaid backsplash and oval patera to top, shrinkage splits to apron, proper upper right front leg with reinforced repair to break, later blocking to proper left rear underside, loss to inlay cuff at proper left front leg, other typical wear including repair to veneer and surface distress

Provenance: Gift of Robert E. Blum and Ethel Halsey Blum, Lakeville, CT, November 23, 1954; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

545

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

probably Baltimore, late 18th/early 19th century, yellow pine and walnut secondary woods, upper legs inlaid with oak leaves and acorns, barber pole string inlay panels to figured apron, 30 x 36 x 17-1/2 in., top with crack, repair and small patch at edge of flip top with some color retouch, otherwise surface with typical wear including scattered scuffs and repairs to cracked veneer, small loss to inlay at apron

Provenance: Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters (Mrs. William Sterling Peters), Brooklyn, NY, 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

546

Military Uniform Buttons, Civil War

22 uniform buttons with Civil War relevance, includes examples identified as: New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Missouri, Massachusetts, Connecticut, UCV (United Confederate Veterans), South Carolina, Georgia, U.S. Artillery, Marine Service, U.S. Military, Northern Army, U.S. Army (during Civil War), and a couple unlabeled; mount, 7 x 13 in., good overall, visually pleasing with most retaining some degree of original luster, isolated incidents of mild discoloration, not removed from mounting board for evaluation, backs not visible but shanks seem to be present for most or all; wear or weakness to board in places

Provenance: Before 1928, acquired by George Posner of New York, NY; 1928, gift of George Posner to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

Hand written on back of mount board: “Military Buttons used during the Great Civil War / No Carolina / So Carolina / Pennsy / Mass / N.J. // Collection by George Posner / In order to put more on make small incision with pen knife in plush / Please hold open until I dig up some more.”

547

Military Uniform Buttons, Revolutionary War three uniform buttons: Continental Army “USA” general service button; civilian button (lacking detail from wear); American Loyalist “Royal Provencial” button, with RP under crown; together on a single mount, some with older labels, overall 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., buttons are pitted ground recovery specimens, some shanks broken or bent; backing paper with much distress

Provenance: By 1949, acquired by Oscar Theodore Barck of Brooklyn, NY; 1949, gift of Oscar Theodore Barck to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

548

35 Star American Flag 19th century, wool bunting, with sewn linen stars, star pattern 7-7-7-7-7, 9 x 7 ft., good overall, scattered holes, threadbare areas, minor losses

Provenance: By 1931, acquired by W. B. Barker of Brooklyn, NY; 1931, gift of W. B. Barker to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $800

549

38 Star American Flag

late 19th century, silk composition, star pattern 8-7-8-7-8, three colored ribbons along hoist, 34 x 22 in., good overall but quite delicate, some fraying or shattering to fabric (especially along bottom edge)

Provenance: Before December 3, 1955, acquired by Sarah Buckingham Russell of Brooklyn, NY; January 26, 1956, gift of the Estate of Sarah Buckingham Russell to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

550

City of New York Flag

early 20th century, wool bunting, canvas hoist with two metal grommets, 5 x 8 ft., good overall, small incidental holes that do not distract

Provenance: January 12, 1920, purchased from the Walpole Galleries by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

It is worth pointing out that this flag has the date 1664 to represent when the English took possession. Later flags now bear 1625 to recognize the city’s Dutch heritage.

Fine American Folk Art Painted Blanket Chest, Garbisch Provenance probably Connecticut, early 19th century, white pine and poplar, dovetailed construction, blue painted crescent pattern, bracket feet and shaped apron, 21-3/4 x 37-1/2 x 17-1/2 in., original painted surface with expected wear and losses especially at top, molding with typical wear and loss, minor shrinkage splits to lid and base, two small holes to lid corners likely from previous catch, hinges reset, latch for lock moved and lock loose, checkerboard drawn to lid interior, interior with brackets to hold board with board absent, later patches to proper right interior corners, proper left rear foot with loss, proper right front foot with repair to break

Provenance: Gift from Colonel and Mrs. Edgar W. Garbisch, New York, NY., 1951; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Exhibited: Brooklyn Museum, “Country Style,” March 14-May 13, 1956; The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ, “Masterpieces of American Folk Art”, September 30-November 29, 1975; Brooklyn Museum, “American Identities: A New Look”, September 12, 2001 to February 28, 2016.

Literature: “Country Style” (Brooklyn, 1956), cat. no. 45, Ill. fig. 26.; Monmouth County Historical Association and the Monmouth Museum, “Masterpieces of American Folk Art” (Lincroft, NJ, 1975).

552

Thomas Sully’s American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Artist’s Cabinet Philadelphia, 1820-1830, highly figured mahogany top over six dovetailed drawers, the lower cabinet doors opening to three additional slides on each side, all with traces of pigment at interiors, the doors and central openings with arches and banded inlay, on original turned feet, white pine secondary throughout, 37-1/4 x 51-3/4 x 22 in., excellent condition overall, probably original brasses, typical minor surface veneer flaws and repairs, some interior drawers fit snugly, interior with traces of pigment

Provenance: Possibly acquired prior to 1872 by Thomas Sully of Philadelphia; before 1903, acquired, possibly from Thomas Sully, by Frederick de Bourg Richards of Philadelphia; purchased from the executor of the estate of Frederick de Bourg Richards by Macbeth Gallery, New York, NY.; purchased from Macbeth Gallery on February 5, 1924; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

Exhibited: “Samuel F.B. Morse: A Retrospective”, Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, New York University, September 14 - October 23, 1982

553

Pennsylvania Federal Paneled and Blue Painted Poplar Step Back Cupboard circa 1800, poplar throughout, electrified, molded cornice, top section with light blue painted interior and spoon rack, base with three short dovetailed drawers, cabinet doors with blue painted and shelved interior, quarter columns, 82-1/4 x 58-1/2 x 22 in., old refinishing, brasses replaced, typical surface wear and bumps especially at edges and moldings, scars from previous door catches, original feet with some later blocking and scattered repairs

Provenance: Gift from Estelle Rodgers Hewlett, New York, NY, 1952; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

554

Fine Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Blanket Chest, Garbisch Provenance late 18th/early 19th century, white pine with oak and poplar secondary woods, original dynamic red, green, and ochre paint; iron strap hinges, interior with till and three drawers, three drawer base carved with quarter columns, tall bracket feet, 31 x 49-1/2 x 24 in., original historic surface with some distress and wear including distress from knots, possible touch up to red paint, losses and distress to brasses (some elements loose but present), spurs to apron with chip loss, proper right feet loose with breaks, proper left front foot replaced and loose at attachment, proper left rear foot appears to be replaced, proper left rear bracket missing

Provenance: Gift from Colonel and Mrs. Edgar W. Garbish, New York, NY., 1952; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

555

Early Pennsylvania Paneled Settle Bench in Early Red Paint late 18th/early 19th century, probably walnut throughout, with two hinged lids over paneled front, 25-3/4 x 731/4 x 21-1/8 in., hinges replaced and with associated patches, formerly fitted with turned feet now missing, other shrinkage cracks and surface wear throughout

Provenance: By tradition, purchased near Reading, PA, from an unidentified source by Fred Wichmann, New York, NY; thence by gift of Fred Wichmann, 1968; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

556

Late Federal Mahogany Card Table

Philadelphia, early 19th Century, double elliptic top, single flyleg,, 29-3/4 x 36 x 17-3/4 (closed) x 35-1/2 (open) in., replaced top leaf, later hinges, variations to finish; interior of front rail with old Florian Papp label inscribed “Rep’d by Jan 9-14”

Provenance: Bequeathed by Elisabeth Sloan Pratt Livingston, Brooklyn, NY., 2004; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

557

Pair of American Federal Figured Mahogany D Shaped Table Ends probably Philadelphia, circa 1810, figured solid mahogany tops, inlaid skirts, reeded and turned legs, 28-1/2 x 47-1/2 x 23-1/2 in., wear commensurate with age and use, one table with cracks and repairs to front legs, originally had central drop leaf section, minor crack at back of one top

Provenance: Gift of Margaret Moore Riker Haskell of New York, June 18, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

558

Fine New England Fan Carved Figured Mahogany High Chest possibly Springfield area Massachusetts, mid 18th century, figured mahogany throughout with two fan carved drawers, upper section with fluted pilasters, probably original Chinese Chippendale brasses, on cabriole legs and pad feet, urn and flame finials, 85-1/16 (to top of finial) x 43-3/4 x 21-3/4 in., skirt drops and finials likely restored, otherwise excellent condition, old dry surface, minor losses at finial plinths

Provenance: Purchased in 1916 from Miss C.B. Woodman of Philadelphia or Springfield, Mass.; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

559

Fine Boston Classical Mahogany Side Chair Attributed to William Hancock Boston, Massachusetts,1820-1849, mahogany and modern upholstery, ”3” penciled on bottom of back seat frame, otherwise unmarked, approx. 31-7/8 x 18-1/4 x 19-1/2 in., some minor abrasions to legs, modern muslin upholstery in good condition

Provenance: Gift of Stuart P. Feld and Sue Kessler Feld (Mrs. Stuart Feld), New York, NY, 2010; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $900

According to the Brooklyn Museum files, this piece is attributed to William Hancock.

561

Rare and Possibly Unique Classical Carved Giltwood and Silver Lustre Mirror probably Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, note to reverse reads “Luster mirror made by Elijah Mayer around 1790 and was in his house, it’s’ supposed to be the only one in the world. My father the late Elijah Jones was his nephew and heir at law, his mother being the only one of the Mayors that had issue. At her death my father took possession of the mirror and house which had been locked up for a number of years. Elijah Mayer died with nearly half a million dollars”, 16-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., frame delaminating in areas and extremely fragile, needs conservation, “mirror plate” with fine even crackle and light wear, gilt with distress and loss, frame appears to be intact but supported by foam

Provenance: By report, inherited from the artist by Elijah Jones prior to 1900; inherited from Elijah Jones by Fred Jones, 1900; Acquired by Elijah Burton prior to 1961; Inherited from Elijah Burton by Ernest Burton in 1961; Gift from Ernest Burton, East Islip, NY, May 11, 1961; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

560

American Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, late 18th century, white pine secondary wood, figured drawer fronts with original batwing brasses, bold ball and claw feet, 33 x 42-1/4 x 221/8 in., original brasses, typical wear and shrinkage cracks throughout with stains to top, one drawer with metal patch to underside

Provenance: Purchased from Andre E. Rueff of Brooklyn, NY, in 1922; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

562

American Federal Inlaid Figured Mahogany Pembroke Table

Middle Atlantic States, 1790-1810, pine, ash, and birch secondary woods; single board top with two leaves, single drawer, light wood inlay, 29 x 31-1/2 x 20-1/4 in., drawer

secondary largely rebuilt, plugged screw to rear edge, brass replaced, lacking caster bottoms with later brass cuffs, old varnished surface, minor patches at rule, scattered inlay losses

Provenance: Bequeathed by Samuel E. Haslett of Brooklyn, NY, in 1920; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

564

Set of Six American Pine Ladderback Side Chairs

probably New Jersey, probably 19th Century, bold turnings, maple, pine and ash, rush seats, some age appropriate wear throughout including splits and separations; two chairs with both back feet ended out

Provenance: Purchased from Andrew E. Rueff, Brooklyn, NY., February 20, 1935; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

563

American Federal Eagle Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chest

Middle Atlantic states, probably New York, 1800-1810, the top drawer inlaid with the Great Seal of the United States, figured mahogany veneers with white pine and maple secondary, dovetailed construction, 42 x 43-1/4 x 18-1/2 in., rough condition with extensive veneer distress and losses, backboards and brasses replaced

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. E. Ross Zogbaum, New York, NY, 1986; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

565

New York Federal Carved Mahogany Open Armchair late 18th or early 19th Century, ash secondary, rosette arm terminals, 36-1/2 x 23 x 17-1/2 in., breaks and repairs to back and stiles; later horsehair upholstery over original upholstery; knot repair to proper right front leg above foot

Provenance: Purchased from Charles R. Morson of Brooklyn, NY, in 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

567

566

Rare American Classical Mahogany

Adjustable Music Stand Amory Haskell

Provenance, attributed to New York, early 19th century, brass clips, hinged candlearm and casters, reeded and leaf carving, underside with paper label inscribed “Property of Mrs. J. Amory Haskell”, 38 x 18 x 18 in., traces of applied brass molding to edge of the adjustable top, lacking one candle-arm; casters replace and one detached but present Provenance: Gift from an anonymous collector, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

The Captain Samuel Guilford New York Chippendale Mahogany Desk and Bookcase circa 1770s, figured mahogany drawer fronts, poplar and oak secondary woods, fitted cabinet top section with broken pediment cornice, fallboard opening to a fitted interior, four graduated drawers with original pierced batwing brasses, 44-1/2 x 44 x 22 in., Very good integrity, brasses appear original, original feet and most blocking, proper right front foot with break and repair at back with added spline (side return likely restored), loss to top section proper left base molding, crack to fallboard proper left upper corner, lopers missing pulls, foot wear and other typical wear with scattered minor splits and scratches to finish

Provenance: By tradition, commissioned for Captain Samuel Gilford, NY, circa 1770; descended in the Gilford family to Samuel Townsend Gilford, NY; Thence by inheritance to Anna Riker Gilford (Mrs Samuel Townsend Gilford); Gift from Anna Riker Gilford October 1, 1948; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Biographical Note: Samuel Gilford was a sea captain and shipping merchant who lived and worked in New York City from the mid-eighteenth century to the early 19th century. Little is currently known about his birthplace or early life. Samuel Gilford married Penelope Codwise on December 13th, 1759, and together they had three known sons: Samuel Gilford Jr., Thomas B. Gilford, and Jacob T. Gilford. They also had a daughter named Mary, and it is possible that they also had other children. In 1773 Samuel Gilford bought the old house at 122 William Street, which was also known as the “Golden Hill Inn.” He resided there until he was forced to leave New York because of the Revolution, and did not return to the house until 1783. After the Revolution, the Gilfords built another home next door, 124 William Street. Samuel Gilford lived at 122 William Street until his death in 1821. The Gilford family also owned at least two slaves in the 1760’s, a woman named Cuba and a boy named Prince. Samuel Gilford’s shipping firm primarily did business in the United States, Great Britain, Jamaica, and the West Indies. Gilford shipped, purchased and sold all manner of goods, including sugar, rum, and other spirits. When he was old enough, Samuel Gilford Jr. joined his father in the business and they formed the firm Samuel Gilford and Son. Their offices were located at 61 Front Street.

See: https://findingaids.library.nyu.edu/nyhs/ms249_samuel_gilford/

569

Unusual Chippendale Carved Slant Front Desk

New York or possibly Scottish, late 18th century, poplar secondary wood throughout, primary wood appears to be ash or elm(?), elaborately carved and fitted desk interior, inset quarter columns, boldly formed claw and ball feet, several branded marks “TIH”, 44-1/4 x 46-1/4 x 22 in., original feet, brasses replaced, losses to lips of fallboard, other scattered losses, one replaced bracket loose, significant wear throughout

Provenance: Gift of Timothy Ingraham Hubbard of Babylon, NY., on April 6, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

568

American Classical Carved Plum Pudding Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table probably New York, circa 1830, white pine secondary wood, hinged bracket supports, carved and turned base with acanthus hairy paw feet, closed 30-1/4 x 52 x 19-3/4 in., each leaf adds 19-1/2 in., wear and crackle to finish, leaf with large shrinkage split, some later blocking including one screwed in large block, loss and repair to veneer at base, feet with scuffs

Provenance: Bequeathed by Samuel E. Haslett of Brooklyn, NY, in 1920; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

570

Rare American Classical Marble Top Pedestal Table, Probably New York circa 1830s, marble top, three hoofed feet, 34 1/4 x 16 in. x 16 in., losses to top rim, losses to veneer, abrasions particularly to feet

Provenance: Probably acquired prior to 1941 by Hope Norman Bacon Gardner (Mrs. Paul E. Gardner), Long Island, NY.; purchased at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York City, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

According to Brooklyn Museum files, this pedestal table was exhibited in “Classical America, 1815-1845” but does not appear to be illustrated.

Exhibited: Presidential Reception Room, US National Museum, Washington, DC, January 10-October 5, 1964; “Classical America, 1815-1845”, The Newark Museum, Newark, NJ., April 22-September 22, 1963; Gertz Department Store, “Presidential Reception Room Installation”, Jamaica, NY., 1958; National Museum of American History, Washington, DC, January 10-March 10, 1964.

571

American Classical Mahogany, Rosewood, and Brass Inlaid Work Table

circa 1825, probably New York, poplar and ash secondary woods, lyre form support, three drawers, top drawer fitted, back fully finished, probably original brasses and gilt brass capitals, carved legs and feet with casters, 31-1/2 x 27 x 18-1/4 in., rough condition with veneer losses (some veneer elements off but present) and distress to brass inlay throughout, break and repair at one leg attachment

Provenance: Gift of Flora Ettinger Whiting (Mrs. Giles Whiting), 1953; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

Exhibited: Presidential Reception Room, US National Museum, Washington, DC, January 10-October 5, 1964

572

American Classical Figured Mahogany and Marble Pier Table New York, circa 1820, white marble top with fluted edge, stencil decorated skirt, white marble columns, marble pilasters with composition capitals to mirrored backsplash, foliate carved lions paw feet, 40-1/4 x 44-1/2 x 193/4 in., veneer with typical checking, distress, areas of later color, and loss; abrasions to silvering on replaced mirror plate, finish to apron with crackle and minor loss, typical light scratches and wear to marble

Provenance: Bequeathed by Howard Randolph Lever, New York City, 1964; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

573

Fine Federal Figured Mahogany Three Part Dining Table attributed to New York, circa 1811, said to have been commissioned by Edmund Seeley of Goshen, NY, poplar and pine secondary woods, three pieces comprising two large tilting D end sections with brass fittings, with a tapered leg drop leaf center section; center closed 28 3/4 x 60 x 24 in, each leaf adds 24-1/4 in.; ends 28-1/2 x 60 x 41 in., varnish distress, some wear and scuffs, mainly to legs; center section leaves with scratches to undersides, scattered shrinkage splits including one with patch Provenance: Commissioned in 1811 by Edmund Seeley of Goshen, NY; before 1928, inherited from Edmund Seeley by Mrs. L.G. Andrews of Goshen; before 1928, inherited from Mrs. L.G. Andrews by J.M. Andrews; May 28, 1928, purchased from J.M. Andrews by B. Altman & Co.; between 1928 and 1966, provenance not yet documented; by 1966, acquired by Ginsburg & Levy, Inc., New York, NY; purchased from Ginsburg & Levy in 1966; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

574

New York Classical Figured Mahogany Dressing Table in the manner of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1815, finely constructed, gilt brass lion mask pulls and brass feet, poplar secondary wood, one drawer with partially legible inscription “...Ridgefield/Hyde Park?”, 36-1/2 x 36-1/4 x 19 in., good condition overall, interior patch at lower drawer facing, typical minor veneer repairs and flaws, lion mask pulls appear to be original but are likely regilt

Provenance: Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters (Mrs. William Sterling Peters), Brooklyn, New York, 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Exhibited: National Museum of American History, “Presidential Reception Room Installation,” Washington, DC, January 10-March 10, 1964

575

American Louis XV Revival Oak Upholstered Recamier circa 1905, carved and ebonized frame, modern upholstery 27-3/4 x 51-5/8 x 20-7/8 in., typical wear and abrasions to wood throughout, scattered age splits, one foot laminate off but present Provenance: Gift of Julia Ann Mitchell Coggill (Mrs. George Coggill), New York, NY, 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $150

Exhibited: “Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artist, 1958-1968”, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY., October 15, 2010-January 9, 2011 and Tufts University Art Gallery, the Aidekman Arts Center, Medford, MA., January 27-April 3, 2011.

576

Framed American Canvaswork of Joseph Asking Pharaoh for Aesnath’s Hand mid 19th century, wool on linen or cotton, sight 35-1/8 x 29-1/4 in.; carved giltwood frame, approx. 46 x 40-1/4 x 3-1/2 in., not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions, cracks, and losses to gilt throughout, tears to paper backing

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Eugene Sutton; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

577

American 19th Century Needlework Sampler

signed and dated “Caroline C. Tomlin’s Work Done In The 13th Year of her age March 12 AD 1838”, with alphabets, verses, decorative bands, floral motifs, birds and a row of differently colored dogs, crinkled and twisted silk on linen, cross, Irish, eyelet and square eyelet stitches, satin, 17-3/4 x 18 in.; unframed, fading to colors, some slight discoloration and staining, some loss to stitching, notably at alphabet, otherwise good condition

Provenance: Bequest of Margaret S. Bedell; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

Caroline’s work features verses from a popular 19th-century hymn about Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb from John 20:11-18.

579

Three Pastoral Needleworks, Two Attributed to Miss Saltonstall comprising: American, 19th century, needlework on painted silk featuring family and pastoral scene; English, 18th century, pair of framed oval needleworks, one inscribed “No 13/Miss Saltonstall/May 18th/1790” frame verso; largest 25 x 35 in., American example with numerous tears and holes to left side, notable loss to stitching at tree trunks, some staining, spotting, and discoloration to silk backing; one oval example with frame broken but retained, shattering to silk background; the other with cracks to frame, not examined out of frame

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

578

Two American 19th Century Pictorial Needlework Samplers possibly Mormon, sampler initialed and dated “LDS/1866”, possibly for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; sampler inscribed “Beauty soon grows familiar to the eye/Virtue alone has charms that/never die”; larger 16-1/2 x 16-1/4 in., some fraying to edges, some discoloration and slight staining to backing; beauty example with notable loss to stitching, notably at verse and potential signature

Provenance: 1964, gift of the Estate of Howard Randolph Lever of New York, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

580

Three American Needlework Sampler Fragments comprising; patchwork fragment, possibly Burlington, New Jersey, circa 1870, 6 x 6-7/8 in.; knitting sampler, circa 1840, 58-1/2 x 3 in.; three panel band and spot sampler, circa 1860, cotton thread on linen, 10-3/8 x 20-1/4 in., discoloration and light staining, some picked and pulled threads; knitting sampler with some small tears to edges

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

The typed label on the back of the patchwork fragment reads ”What I Know of Farming By Horace Greeley/Published 1871/By The Tribune Association/Chapter XXX is headed/’Roots - Turnips - Beets - Carrots.’/Fabric printed, presumably, about 1871. The attached square was used in patchwork sewing, possibly in Burlington, N. J., by 1876, and by a little girl, who in time, as Harriet M. Cox, became a secretary in one of the Schools of Pratt Institute.”

581

Pair of Sailor Needleworks, Basket of Flowers

American, 19th century, silk and gilt metal, each approx. 19-1/4 x 14 in.; in gilt wood frames, each approx. 20-1/8 x 16-1/4 x 1 in., some shattering to silk backings and tears to edges, one out of frame due to lack of front glass pane; frames with bumps, abrasions, chips, and loss to gilt, one lacking front glass pane

Provenance: 1950, bequeathed by Marion Louise Peters of Brooklyn, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

Accompanied by old handwritten note reading “Done by Captain James Meredith on board ‘The Beatrice Law(?).”

582

Two American 19th Century Needlework Samplers sampler signed and dated “Sarah Louisa Pursglove/1837”, 18 x 17 in.; sampler signed and dated “Sarah Stewater/1816/Plymouth School”, attached to silk backing, 19-1/2 x 16 in., some tears at edges, discoloration, spotting, and some staining; Pursglove example with holes notably to center; Stewater example with tears, shattering, and loss to stitching (notably to signature)

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

583

Two Unframed 19th Century New England Needlework

Samplers, two silk on linen alphabet, numbers, and verse samplers: one Boston, Massachusetts, signed and dated “Martha Callender Aged 8 Years Boston 1822”, with floral border, cross and queen stitches, 16-3/4 x 13-1/2 in.; one Burlington, New Jersey, signed and dated “Edith Deacon’s Sampler Workd in The 13th Year of her Age 1816”, with initials of family members and Quaker-style motifs enclosed in a floral border, cross, satin, and queen stitches, crossed corners, 21-3/4 x 17 in., slight fading of embroidery, fraying to fabric edges, with light staining at centers

Provenance: (Callender) Jennie Ward Toothe Hughes Littlejohn (Mrs. Thomas B. Littlejohn) of Brooklyn, New York; Gift of Jennie Ward Toothe Hughes Littlejohn to the Brooklyn Museum, 1924; (Deacon) Gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, New York to the Brooklyn Museum, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Martha Callender (abt. 1814-1882) married Reuben Daniell (b. 1813) on June 26, 1844. The couple had two children. Edith Deacon (1804-1886) was born in Burlington, New Jersey. The initials of her parents, Barzillai Deacon (BD) and Lydia Swain Deacon (LD), are the first two sets in the column of initials to the left of Edith’s verse. Barzillai was a prominent Quaker in Burlington County and was specifically associated with members of the Society of Friends in the Mount Holly area. Edith married Robert Matlack Bishop in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1824.

584

Large Framed American Needlework Picture

circa 1840, depicting a sailor departing home, sight 27-1/4 x 31-1/2 in.; carved and gilt wood frame, 37-3/4 x 42 x 3 in., not examined out of frame, some toning and fading throughout; frame with wear and some loss to veneer, surface dust

Provenance: Inherited from the artist through the family by Olive L. Miller of Brooklyn, New York; Bequeathed by Olive L. Miller to the Brooklyn Museum, 1955; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

586

Six 19th Century Needlework Religious Images

American/Continental, 19th century, comprising: possibly French, embroidered picture depicting Christ and the woman of Samaria; Italian, canvaswork panel of St. Gabriel the Archangel; American, canvaswork panel of Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist; American, two canvaswork panels of St. John the Evangelist; largest 18-3/4 x 17-1/4 in., each with slight fraying, tears, and losses at edges, some discoloration and staining, some loss to stitching, picked and pulled threads

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

585

Three 19th Century Mourning Samplers

American and English, comprising: sampler inscribed “Sacred to the Memory of Peter Smith, died May 16, 1884 aged 69...”; sampler inscribed “Sacred to the Memory of Joseph Gowdey/Who departed this life Novbr. 28 1834/Aged 31 years”; silk needlework mourning picture inscribed “Sacred to the Memory of beloved father Samuel Knight/Julia Knight”; largest 20-1/2 x 16-3/4 in., wear commensurate with age and use, spotting and discoloration, some tattering and fraying to edges; Gowdey example with some holes; Knight example with notable shattering and loss to silk backing

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

587

Victorian Needlework Picture, King Charles Spaniel

American, late 19th century, wool and linen on cotton, 6 x 8-1/2 in., some fraying and loss to edges, slight discoloration, some loose threads at back

Provenance: Bequest of Margaret S. Bedell; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

588

Two American Hymnal Needlework Samplers, Mitchell Family early 19th century, comprising; sampler signed “Elizabeth Mitchell/finish’d Sept... aged...”; sampler signed “Mary Ann Mitchell/October 23rd 18...”aged ... years”; each approx. 17-3/4 x 13-3/4 in., both with spotting and discoloration, some slight tears to bodies and edges, some loss to stitching, notably at inscriptions, wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

590

19th Century Beadwork Picture, Madonna della Seggioia after Raphael American or Continental, glass beadwork on silk backing, 18-3/8 x 16-3/4 in., good overall condition considering age, some slight staining and minor wear commensurate with age

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

589

Three American Needlework Samplers comprising: barnyard scene inscribed “Catherine Goeller’s sampler done in the 10th year of her age”, approx. 22-1/4 x 25-3/4 in.; “Jesus permit...” sampler with landscape, 20-3/8 x 17-7/8 in.; spot sampler with bird and Adam and Eve, 20-3/4 x 10-3/4 in., wear and loss commensurate with age and use, spotting, staining, and discoloration, picked and pulled threads; Goeller example with tears and shattering to center; Jesus permit example with tears and holes at edges

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

591

Framed American Canvaswork of Moses Striking a Rock mid 19th century, wool on cotton or linen, sight 38-7/8 x 35-1/4 in.; giltwood frame 45-7/8 x 42-1/4 x 2 in., fading along edges, canvas with warping and some losses, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions, cracking and losses throughout, tears to paper backing, not wired for hanging

Provenance: Gift of the Estate of Elsie Patchen Halstead; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

592

American Chippendale Figured Mahogany Slant Front Desk possibly Rhode Island, late 18th century, mahogany and walnut with poplar and white pine secondary woods, fitted interior with blocked drawers and fluted document drawers, four graduated drawers with batwing brasses, bracket feet, 44 x 40-1/4 x 20-3/4 in., feet and brasses replaced, restorations to prospect section including replaced door, divider and bracket in fitted interior loose, two interior drawers missing, loss to two valences, typical wear with stains to interior

Provenance: Gift of the Estate of Samuel E. Haslett of Brooklyn, NY, in 1920; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

594

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock, circa 1800, arched painted dial with sailing ship, waisted and inlaid case, brass eight day movement, no weights or pendulum, 89-1/4 x 19 x 10 in., rough condition, saddleboard broken and currently detached, dial with paint wear and lacking one hand, one bonnet scroll currently detached, case with toher veneer distrrss and losses especially at base, case uprights with later expensions

Provenance: Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters, Brooklyn, NY, in 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

593

Rare American Chippendale Carved and Painted Mirror, Amory Haskell

Provenance, probably American, late 18th century, original mirror plate, scrolled frame with carved and gilt streamers, in early paint and stenciled decoration probably dating to circa 1815, back with old label ‘Property J. A Haskell’, wear and fading to paint, surface dust, lacking one backboard, losses and replacements to backboards

Provenance: Gift from an anonymous collector, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

595

American Neoclassical Architectural Fan Carved Painted Mantel

circa 1800, pine, white painted fireplace surround, carved with fluted pilasters and fans, 58-1/4 x 60-1/2 x 7-3/4 in., paint with distress, loss, and discoloration; several losses to moldings and applied facing, some later nails

Provenance: Gift of Mae Schenck, Brooklyn, NY, 1963; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

596

American Federal Cherry Candle Stand late 18/early 19th century, cherry throughout, turned standard and tripod base, 25-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 18 in., break and poor repair at one leg, repaired crack and stains to top

Provenance: Purchased from Harry B. Weil of New York, NY, on November 29, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $200

598

American Baroque Style Paint Decorated Walnut One Drawer Linen Screw Press, circa 1900, walnut with white pine and ash, gum and oak secondary woods, grain painted sides, drawer with dovetailed face and molded edge, 49 x 40 x 21 in., surface wear including distress and loss to finish, some chips to edges, shrinkage crack to top, some separation to joints, other typical surface wear and distress throughout, knot loss to left side, unfinished back

Provenance: Purchased from John Ridgely, Jr., Baltimore, MD., in 1944: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

597

American Federal Trundle Bed circa 1800, maple(?) with dark stain, rope mattress support, 12 x 41-1/4 x 71 in., missing side rail, typical surface wear with distress to finish, scratches, and chips to edges; rope with breaks and loose

Provenance: Gift of Arthur W. Clement of Brooklyn, NY, March 1, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $100

599

American Federal Mahogany Dresser Mirror early 19th century, mirror with mahogany frame and stand, 18-3/4 x 19-1/2 x 9-3/4 in., frame with minor surface wear, open holes to top of posts (lacking finials), corrosion to mirror plate

Provenance: Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters, Brooklyn, NY., October 11, 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $100

600

Carved and Painted Signed American Foot Stool

early 19th century, pine and rust red paint, inscribed to underside “M.S. Bergen”, 7-1/8 x 13-7/8 x 7-1/2 in., expected surface wear throughout, scattered minor pest damage and loss to paint

Provenance: Gift of Mae Schenck, Brooklyn, New York, 1963; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $100

602

American Federal Figured Mahogany Tilt Top Candle Stand late 18th/early 19th century, tilting top on urn turned tripod base, 28-1/4 x 22 x 16-3/4 in., expected surface wear, crack to wood hinge, break and repair at one leg attachment

Provenance: Gift of Laure Leggett Barnes, Merion, Pennsylvania, 1967; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

601

American Federal Inlaid Card Table

circa 1800, white pine and birch secondary woods, astragal figured top, inlaid apron centering fylfot, upper square tapered legs inlaid with simplified husk pendants, inner apron incised with “1830 Worcestr [sic]”, closed 29-1/2 x 36 x 18 in., open 29 x 36 x 35-3/4 in., scattered scuffs and scratches with the lower legs bearing significant scuffs and chips, inlay with very minor wear and restoration, top with patch to knot and patch to shrinkage split at edge, rear upper legs with large patches

Provenance: Gift of the Estate of Jeannette S. Taylor, Garden City, NJ., 1963; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

603

Federal Maple Candlestand

New England, late 18th or early 19th century, fixed top, snake feet, 26-1/4 x 15 x 15 in., top original but reset and with minor spots of infill; breaks and repairs to tripod base; previously fitted with a Y-brace

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden (Mrs. Carl L. Selden), New York, NY., 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $150

604

Abraham Walkowitz, Four Isadora Duncans (Russian/America, 1878-1965)

Four Images of Isadora Duncan, all signed “A. Walkowitz”, one dated 1915, all watercolor, ink and pencil on paper, the largest 13 x 8-1/2 in.; three matted to 19-1/4 x 14-1/4 in.; one on a paper mount, 18 x 12 in., all tacked to larger paper mounts, slight toning, mounts hinged to mats; mats with very minimal grime

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

605

Abraham Walkowitz, Seven Woman’s Heads (Russian/America, 1878-1965)

all signed, four dated 1928, (5) pastel on paper; (2) watercolor on paper, the smallest 4-1/2 x 2-3/4 in.; the largest 14 x 11 in.; all matted, unframed, vibrant color, all tacked or hinged to a backing surface, various small areas of wear at edges, not visible under mats

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

606

Abraham Walkowitz, Three Isadora Duncans (Russian/America,1878-1965)

Isadora In Red, all signed, “A. Walkowitz”, two also inscribed “Isadora Duncan”, all watercolor, ink and pencil on paper, the largest 14 x 8-1/2 in.; all matted to 19-1/4 x 14-1/4 in., all tacked to larger paper mounts, all mounts hinged to mat backings, with slight toning

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

609

Abraham Walkowitz (Russian/America, 1878-1965)

607

Abraham Walkowitz, Two Paintings of Flowers (Russian/America, 1878-1965)

Flowers #1, circa 1930, signed “A. Walkowitz” lower right, oil on paper, sheet, 18-1/4 x 15-1/2 in.; modern wood frame, 29-1/8 x 23-1/8 x 1-3/8 in.; Garden, signed “A. Walkowitz” lower right, watercolor on paper, 14-7/8 x 177/8 in.; matted, 22 x 28 in.

, ”Garden” with slight toning, remnant archival tape verso, loose from backing; mat with minor surface grime; “Flowers #1” with vibrant color; frame with minor wear

Provenance: Gift of the artist: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

608

Two Works by Abraham Walkowitz (Russian/America, 1878-1965)

Four Heads, 1904, signed lower right “A. Walkowitz 1904”, watercolor, pencil on paper, 6 x 10-1/4 in.; matted, 14-1/4 x 19-1/4 in; together with Bathers, signed lower right “A. Walkoitz”, watercolor, pen, ink, pencil, on paper, 5-1/2 x 9 in.; matted, 14-1/4 x 19-1/4 in., the first tacked to paper backing, backing hinged at upper corners, probable fading; the second tacked to a backing paper, backing hinged at upper corners; both mats with slight staining overall

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Abstraction #4, 1932, signed and dated lower right “A. Walkowitz 1932, watercolor, charcoal, pencil on paper, 16-1/4 x 19 in.; wood frame, 23 x 29-1/4 in., floating on mat backing, tacking holes at corners, slightly rough cut bottom edge as made; frame with minimal wear

Provenance: Gift of the artist; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

610

Rudolph Ruzicka, Four Wood Block Prints, Greeting Cards (American/Bohemia, 1883-1978)

Christmas Greetings from Henry Watson Kent 1917, 1917, signed in block “R”, image 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 in.; Town, 1915, image 3-5/8 x 3. sheet 7-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; The LaFayette Tree, Maple Hill, Geneva, New York, 1917, image 3 x 2-7/8 in., sheet closed 7-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; Christmas Greetings 1914 The Front Door of Number Seven Washington Square Always Stands Open to Our Friends 1914, image 3-13/16 x 2-1/2 in., sheet closed 7-1/2 x 4 15/16 in., pencil inscriptions,each on buff laid paper; unframed, one with lipstick smudge verso, other minor smudges otherwise good condition

Provenance: Gift from the artist, circa 1921; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $700 - $900

611

Walter Ernest Tittle, 27 Portrait Etchings (American, 1883-1966)

1921-22, possibly proofs, each signed in pencil “ Walter Tittle”, all but one from Portraits from the Washington Conference on the Limitation of Armaments, 1921-1922, including: President Harding, Charles Evans Hughes, Secretary of State, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, the Earl of Balfour, K. G, Prince Tokugawa, President, Admiral Baron Kato, Premier of Japan, Portrait of Admiral Ferdinand H. H. de Bon, Portrait of Albert Sarraut, Portrait of Aristide Briand, Premier of France, Arthur Hamilton Lee, Viscount Lee of Fareham, General, The Earl of Cavan, Admiral Sir Ernle Chatfield, Robert Borden, Premier of Canada, Sir Maurice Hankey, M. Rene Viviani, Former Premier of France, Carlo Schanzer, Earl Beatty, Marquis Giovanni Venosta, and others along with Augustus John, 1934, drypoint etchings on wove paper, largest sheet 20-1/4 x 15-1/4 in.; unframed , some with undulations, creases, small tears, stains, pencil inscriptions, some with tape stains and irregular trimming

Provenance: Gift of William H. Childs; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

The Washington Naval Conference (also called the Washington Arms Conference or the Washington Disarmament Conference), was chaired by President Warren G. Harding in Washington D.C. from November 12, 1921 to February 6. 1922. Delegates included representatives from the United States, Japan, China, France, Britain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Portugal. As a result of these talks, three major treaties were signed: Four-Power Treaty, Five-Power Treaty (more commonly known as the Washington Naval Treaty), the Nine-Power Treaty, and a number of smaller agreements. Walter Tittle was commissioned to create portraits of the delegates, sketched with a needle directly onto copper plates from life. The final portfolio included twenty-five drypoints.

612

Mary Gamble Rogers, Two Watercolors (American, 1882-1920)

A Little American, circa 1919, inscribed verso “no. 98, A Little American, Maggie Rogers” (possibly in artist’s hand), accompanied by artist label in same handwriting, watercolor on paper, 19-7/8 x 12-1/2 in.; unmatted, unframed; Cottage Window and Holly Hock, 1918, signed “M. R.” lower right, inscribed verso “no. 47, Cottage Window and Holly, 1918” (possibly in artist’s hand), artist label verso, watercolor on paper, 20 x 12-1/2 in.; unmatted, unframed , both with slight toning and fading

Provenance: John B. Woodward Memorial Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

613

Claggett Wilson, Two Spanish Watercolors (American, 1887-1952)

The Corner, circa 1920, signed “Claggett Wilson” lower right, title inscribed verso, mixed media on paper, sheet, 9-7/8 x 9-1/4 in.; mounted on card, 16 x 14-1/4 in., unframed; Gypsy Dancer, circa 1920, signed “Claggett Wilson” lower right, title inscribed verso, mixed media on paper, sheet, 9-7/8 x 9-1/4 in.; mounted on card, 16 x 14-1/4 in., unframed , both images with slight toning, both mounts with toning on edges and surface grime

Provenance: John B. Woodward Memorial Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

614

Four American Watercolors (American, 19th-20th century)

Charles Sidney Hopkinson (1869-1962), Lake Asquam Evening, circa 1920, signed “CH” lower left, title inscribed verso, watercolor on paper, 11-3/8 x 16 in.; matted, 18 x 21-7/8 in.; Gardner Hale (1894-1931), Willow, 1930, signed and dated “Gardner Hale, 1930” lower right, watercolor on paper, 20 x 14 in.; matted, 26-1/2 x 22 in.; Merton Clivette (1868-1931), Landscape, circa 1929, signed “Clivette” lower left, watercolor on paper, 22-5/8 x 28-1/2 in.; unframed; Joseph Newman (1890-1979), Noon Pont Aven, circa 1930, signed “J. Newman” lower right, watercolor on paper, 23-3/4 x 19-3/4 in.; unframed, ”Lake Asquam Evening” with small spots of foxing, tacking holes on corners, hinged at top edge with archival tape to backing; “Willow” with some expected fading, hinged at left side edge with archival tape to fading; “Landscape” with vibrant color, tacking holes at corners; “Noon Pont Aven” with vibrant color, tacking holes at corners, tape remnants verso Provenance: Clivetter “Landscape”, Gift of George S. Hellman; “Noon Pont Aven”, Gift of Frank L. Babbott: Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $600 - $800

615

Seven Watercolors with a Double-Sided Winthrop Turney (American, 20th century)

Winthrop D. Turney (1884-1965) The Bottle, circa 1924, signed “Winthrop Turney” upper right recto, second watercolor image verso, watercolor on paper, 13-3/8 x 11-7/8 in.; unmatted, unframed; Dudley Mygatt (1893-1918) Fishing Boats, Yokohama 1917-1918, signed “D.M.” lower right, title inscribed verso, watercolor on paper, 12 x 12 in.; mounted on heavy stock by corners, unframed; Dudley Mygatt (1893-1918) Sea Gulls, Santa Barbara 1917-1918, signed “D.M.” lower left, watercolor on paper, 12 x 9 in.; mounted on heavy stock by corners, unframed; Sandor Bernath (1892-1984), Surf, circa 1923, signed “Sandor Bernath 23” lower right, watercolor on paper,11 x 13-1/4 in.; unmatted, unframed; Frank N. Wilcox (1887-1964), Islands that Lift Through the Fog, circa 1924 signed “Frank Wilcox” lower right, watercolor on paper, 15 x 20 in.; unmatted, unframed; Wilmot Emerton Heitland (1893-1969) San Geromino, Santo Domingo, circa 1924, signed “Heitland” lower left, title inscribed on left edge, watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard, 21-5/8 x 29-3/4 in.; unframed; George Hawley Hallowell (1872-1926), Copy, after Francesco del Cossa, “April”, circa 1900, inscription verso, watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard, 7-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; unframed , all with slight toning or fading, some with tape remnants, some with assorted grime at edges Provenance: ”Copy, after Francesco del Cossa, “April”, accompanied by remnant of original label, Frank W. Bayley Copley Gallery; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $600 - $800

617

Three Watercolors of Mountain Landscapes (American, 19th-20th century)

616

Owen Merton

(New Zealand/America, 1887-1931)

Bermuda Scene, 1922, signed “O Merton 1922” lower left, watercolor over pencil and charcoal, on Museum Collection Fund Paper mounted on paperboard, 20-7/8 x 28-3/4 in.; unframed, mat, 26 x 34 in., slight toning, hinged to matt backing at top corners; mat with grime

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Dorothea A Drier (1870-1923), Mount Washington, circa 1915, signed “Dorothea A Drier” lower right, title inscribed verso, watercolor and ink on paper, mounted to paperboard, sheet, 24-1/2 x 32-1/2 in.; unframed; Dorothea A Drier (1870-1923), Adirondack Mountain Roadway, circa 1915, signed “Dorothea A. Drier” lower left, watercolor on paper mounted to board, 13-1/2 x 19 in.; unframed; Henry Holt Jr. (1889-1941), Earth’s Upheaval, circa 1932, signed “Henry Holt Jr” lower left, watercolor on paper, sheet, 22-1/2 x 31 in.; unframed, ”Mount Washington” with accretions on lower right, fading, image loss of upper right corner; “Adirondack Mountain Roadway” with slight toning and fading, tape remnants verso; “Earth’s Upheaval” with vibrant color, laid down on board, minor loss to lower left corner, lower right corner and on right side edge, tacking holes at each corner, two abrasions middle left

Provenance: ”Mount Washington” and “Adirondack Mountain Roadway”, Gift of the Dreier Family; “Earth’s Upheaval”, Gift of Sylvia Holt; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

618

Four Watercolors Featuring New England and Barbados (American, 19th-20th century)

Charles Downing Lay (1877-1956), On the Connecticut, 1925, signed “Charles D Lay 1925” lower right, watercolor on paper, 10 x 14-7/8 in.; unframed; Edmond Weill (1877-1947), Along the Shoreroad, 1923, signed and dated ”Edmond Weill 1923”, inscribed verso “E Weill 1923 Along the Shore road” (may be in artist’s hand), watercolor on paper mounted to illustration board,15 x 22 in.; Carl W. Broemel (American, 1891-1984) Royal Palms, Barbados, circa 1925, signed lower right “C.W. Broemel”, watercolor on paper, 15 x 21-5/8 in.; unframed; Robert B. Harshe (1879-1938), Shore Leave, Southampton, circa 1926, signed “Robert Harshe” lower right, watercolor on paper, 14 x 10 in.; unframed, all images with slight toning and fading, tape remnants verso Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $500 - $700

619

Five American Watercolors of Landscapes and a Figure Study (American, 19th-20th century)

Alexander Portnoff (1887-1949), Barnegat Fisheries, circa 1927, signed “A. Portnoff” lower right, watercolor on paper mounted on card, sheet, 14-1/8 x 21-1/4 in.; unframed; Alexander Portnoff (1887-1949), On the Delaware, circa 1927, signed and dated “A. Portnoff .27” lower left, watercolor on paper, 14-1/8 x 21-1/4 in.; unframed; Charles Sidney Hopkinson (1869-1962), Hurry, circa 1927, signed “CH” lower right, watercolor on paper, 15-1/5 x 22 in.; unframed; Gertrude Kanno (1878-1937), Figure Study, circa 1927, unsigned, watercolor on paper, 15 x 11 in.; unframed; Karl Mattern (1892-1969), On the Highway, 1938, dated “‘38” lower left, watercolor on paper, 16 x 20 in.; unframed, all with slight toning and fading; “Barnegat Fisheries” with tacking holes in corners

Provenance: ”Figure Study”, Gift of Mrs. Takeshi Kanno; “Hurry”, Gift of Frank L. Babbott; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

Four American Watercolors Including Anne Goldthwaite (American, 19th-20th century)

Anne Goldthwaite (1869-1944), Flat Tire, circa 1928, signed “Anne Goldthwaite” lower right, watercolor on paper, 15 x 20 in.; unframed and unmatted; Charles Avery Aiken (1872-1965), Golden Lilies, circa 1928, signed “C.A. Aiken” lower left, Watercolor 20 1/4 x 13 7/8 in.; unframed, unmatted; Henry George Keller (1869-1949), Fog Lifting, circa 1928, signed “Keller” lower left, watercolor 20-1/8 x 15 in.; mounted on heavy stock, 23-3/4 x 17-1/2 in.; Robert Martin (1888-1971), Native Huts, circa 1928, signed “R. Martin” lower right, watercolor on paper, 15-3/8 x 22-1/4 in.; unframed, unmatted , ”Flat Tire” with toning, three tape remnant on top edge, wear on edges, rip in paper upper left and upper right edge; “Golden Lilies” with slight fading, wear on edges, two tape remnants on top edge; “Fog Lifting” with slight toning on edges; heavy stock with grime; “Native Huts” with tape remnants on all edges, wear on edges

Provenance: ”Flat Tire,” Gift of Katherine S. Dreier; “Golden Lillies,” Carll H. de Silver Fund, Charles Avery Aiken on paper attached; “Fog Lifting” Carll H. de Silver Fund; “Native Huts” Carll H. de Silver Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $500 - $700

621

Carl Sprinchorn and Frank Mura, Two Works on Paper (American, 19th-20th century)

Carl Sprinchorn (1887-1971) Jungle Stream, Santo Domingo, circa 1928, signed “Carl Sprinchorn” lower right, double-sided with landscape verso, watercolor on paper, 15-1/2 x 22-1/2 in.; unframed; Frank Mura (1861-1913), Farm Scene, unsigned, charcoal and pencil on paper, 14-3/8 x 10-5/8 in.; unframed, ”Jungle Stream” with tacking holes at corners; ”Farm Scene” with slight toning, losses to paper edges, tape remnants on top edge

Provenance: Carll H. de Silver Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $800

622

Charles Webster Hawthorne and George Pearse Ennis (American, 19th/20th century)

Charles W. Hawthorne (1872-1930), Mexican Huts on a Ranch, circa 1928, signed in pencil lower right “Chas W Hawthorne”, watercolor on paper, 14 x 20 in.; matted, 21 x 27 in.; together with George Pearse Ennis (1884-1936) Maine Coast Tenters, circa 1928, signed lower left “Ennis”, watercolor on paper, 21-1/4 x 23-1/4 in.; unframed, Hawthorne hinged to mat backing, slight fading; Ennis with tacking holes at corners, tape remnants at edges

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

623

Marsh, Gilbert & Co. American Classical Carved Mahogany Eglomise Shelf Clock Connecticut, circa 1830, wood 8-day movement, parcel gilt dial with two adhered red hearts, carved case crowned with eagle, paw and stacked ball feet, large eglomise panel with two architectural scenes, label to interior, two period weights, pendulum, and winder included, 37-3/4 x 18 x 7 in., works have not been tested, finials missing, pendulum with bends, painted dial with faint crazing, minor wear and loss to paint; veneer with typical minor scattered repair and loss, eglomise with loss, escutcheon inlay missing

Provenance: Gift from Delancey Thorn Grant, New York, NY., 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

624

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Mirrored Dresser, Possibly Herter possibly by Herter Brothers, New York, late 19th Century, ebonized, parcel gilt and marquetry, detachable mirror, inset marble top, unmarked; dresser: 30-1/4 x 55-1/2 x 26 in; mirror: 61-1/2 x 54” x 12-3/4 in., repairs to breaks where drawer meets mirror, one piece not level; some possible retouching to ebonizing and gilding; mirror with some silvering losses to glass, and break and repair to proper left shelf; dresser with some abrasions at joints with mirror; appears to retain its original wood casters;

Provenance: Offered at Sotheby’s New York, January 2007, “Important Americana including Property Approved for Deaccession by the Board of Trustees of Historic Deerfield”, lot 618, alongside lots (625) and (626); offered Doyle, New York, “Belle Epoque,” June 3, 2009, lot 358; gift of John B. Schorsch, New York, NY, 2009; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

For a related dresser, see Katherine S. Howe, et al., Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age, (Houston, TX: The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 1994), pp.194-9.

Exhibited: Brooklyn Museum, “19th Century Modern”, September 2, 2011-April 1, 2012; Brooklyn Museum, September 2, 2011-April 1, 2012.

626

625

Aesthetic Movement Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Ebonized Bed, Possibly Herter possibly Herter Brothers, New York, circa 1880, probably cherry under ebonized surface, foliate and bird motif inlay, headboard also with baluster turnings, 75 x 62-1/4 x 84 in., ebonized finish with scuffs, scratches, edgewear, and retouch

Provenance: With “RAAC” and “EAMA” stickers; offered at Sotheby’s New York, January 2007, “Important Americana including Property Approved for Deaccession by the Board of Trustees of Historic Deerfield”, lot 618, alongside lots (624) and (626); offered Doyle, New York, “Belle Epoque,” June 3, 2009, lot 358; gift of John B. Schorsch, New York, NY, 2009; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Side Chair Possibly Herter possibly by Herter Brothers, New York, late 19th Century, parcel gilt, ebonized and marquetry, upholstered crest and seat, unmarked, 35 x 18 x 17-1/2 in., some wear and staining to upholstery, ebonizing and parcel gilding possibly refreshed

Provenance: Offered at Sotheby’s New York, January 2007, “Important Americana including Property Approved for Deaccession by the Board of Trustees of Historic Deerfield”, lot 618, alongside lots (624) and (625); offered Doyle, New York, “Belle Epoque,” June 3, 2009, lot 358; gift of John B. Schorsch, New York, NY, 2009; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $200 - $300

For a related suite, see Katherine S. Howe, et al., Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age, (Houston, TX: The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 1994), pp.194-9.

627

Thomas Brooks Renaissance Revival Carved and Burl Walnut Drop Well Dresser, New York, Brooklyn, circa 1875, poplar and and oak secondary woods, carved mirror frame with burl panels and candle shelves, dresser with white marble tops and four short drawers on either side, mirror back stamped with “T. Brooks & Co. Furniture and Upholstery Warehouse...”, partially illegible, proper right top under marble with illegible pencil inscriptions, 108 x 63 x 20-1/2 in., mirror plate probably replaced, with no apparent corrosion (mirror plate not removed); probably original marble with stain, scratches, and edgewear; later pulls, two casters missing, scuffs, scratches, and edgewear to base under later finish

Provenance: Gift from Eleanor Curnow, September 1945; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $900

629

628

T. Brooks & Company Marble Top Side Table and Armchair Brooklyn, New York, 1870-1880, unsigned, walnut marble top side table, together with related armchair with woven seat, chair approx. 33-3/4 x 19 x 18 in., table with probably original top with some stains, underside of marble top with incised cypher or initials, probably original varnished surface, cracks and separations at two lower legs, original castors with rust; armchair in good condition, probably original surface, minor shrinkage cracks at back panel

Provenance: Gift of Eleanor Curnow, 1945; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $150

Exhibited: table was included in The Museum of the Borough of Brooklyn, “Brooklyn’s Bounty: Natural Splendor and Domestic Opulence”, Brooklyn, NY, April 16-May 14, 1985

New York Classical Style Klismos Chair, Label for Ernest F. Hagen

New York, circa 1926, mahogany frame with figured crest, lyre splat with metal strings, later silk upholstered seat, interior rear seat rail with label “From / Ernest F. Hagen, / Furniture and Antiques / 213 East 26th St., / New York / [written in pencil] Nov. 1926”, interior rear seat rail also inscribed with “Mr. Lever / Nov. 1926”, museum inventory number to upper proper left inner leg, 31-1/2 x 18-1/4 x 19-3/4 in., minor surface wear throughout with scattered loss to finish, lyre with repaired breaks

Provenance: Bequeathed by Howard Randolph Lever, New York, NY, in 1964.; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $200

Exhibited: Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City, “The Colonial Revival in New York, February 13-August 31, 1997; Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY., “American Identities: A New Look”, September 12, 2001 to February 28, 2016; Museum of the City of New York, New York, NY., “The American Style: Colonial Revival in New York City,” May 26, 2011-October 30, 2011.

Literature: Elizabeth Stillinger, “Ernest Hagen-Furniture Maker,” Maine Antiques Digest, November 1988, pp. 8-16.

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630

New York Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Dog Figural Mirrored Sideboard New York, mid 19th century, poplar, white pine and mixed secondary woods; boldly carved shelved and mirrored top section with dog heads, base with two short drawers over two single door cabinets with shelved interiors, 81 x 56-1/2 x 21-3/4 in., original mirror plate with minor corrosion (not removed), typical minor wear including scuffs, distress to finish, and cracks to shelf edge; one drawer with loss to carving

Provenance: Gift from Delancey Thorn Grant, New York, NY., 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

631

American Classical Figured Mahogany Klismos Chair, Pierrepont provenance possibly New York, early 19th century, figured bookmatched mahogany veneers, modern upholstery, 32-3/4 x 18 x 19 in., minor wear to crest attachment, scattered edge chips, break and repair at one rear leg, some seat blocking replaced

Provenance: Gift from Thatcher Payne Luquer to Evelyn Pierrepont Luquer, Princeton, NJ., 1976; gift from Evelyn Pierrepont Luquer to George Fenwick Jones, Baltimore, MD., 1983; gift from George Fenwick Jones to Andrew Berrien Jones, New York, NY., 2003; gift from Andrew Berrien Jones, 2004; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

632

Renaissance Revival Carved and Figured Walnut Bed, Thomas Brooks

Attributed, New York, circa 1875, bold carvings throughout including large crest to headboard, highly figured burl panels, unsigned, 99-1/2 x 66 x 85-1/2 in., loss to molding centering crest, loss to base of finial, central roundel carving to headboard with minor loss, headboard with split to proper left stile, typical wear with minor scratches, scuffs, and edgewear

Provenance: Gift from Eleanor Curnow, September 1945; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Per Brooklyn Museum notes this bed is made by T. Brooks & CO, available to view on their website.

633

American Classical Swan Figural Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror mid Atlantic, probably New York, 19th century, poplar secondary wood, figured mahogany veneers, mirror with swan supports, carved and turned legs, 60-3/4 x 38-1/4 x 20 in., repairs to checking in veneer, proper right front stile with separation, original mirror plate with corrosion (not removed), restorations to drawer secondary with patches to previous lock attachments, later brasses, typical restorations, rebuilding, and scattered surface scratches,

Provenance: Gift of Horace G. Richter, New York, NY, April 8, 1959; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

634

Rare Signed New York Classical Figured Mahogany and Rosewood Travel Desk mid 19th century, brass inlay, opening to a divided interior with velvet writing surface and inkwells, compartment lids with bone finials, drawer to proper right side, one interior lid marked “G.R. Cholwell/Maker/24 Maiden Lane/N.Y.”, bronze inlaid cartouche inscribed “J.S.W. For C.P. Oct. 19th, 1850”, 7-1/2 x 20 x 10-7/8 in., scratching, wear, and some staining to wood; discoloration to brass elements, lacking escutcheon, writing boards cracked, interior dividers fit loosely, lacking base boards and element of veneer at proper right rear corner, inkwell with small chip, scattered minor pest damage

Provenance: Gift of Helen C. Marjorie and Florence Parker, Brooklyn, New York, 1960; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

635

American Classical Figured Mahogany Card Table

New York, mid 19th century, figured crossbanded top on shaped split pedestal base, scrolled feet on casters, 29-3/4 x 36 x 17-3/4 in., surface wear and distress throughout, veneer with significant wear and repairs to cracks, minor loss and lifting; proper left front edge with loss to applied corner, split to middle of pedestals

Provenance: Purchased from Sarah F. Milligan, Saratoga Springs, NY., 1940; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

636

Very Rare Pair of Classical Carved and Gilt Wood Lion Form Wall Brackets, Drinker Provenance, American, possibly Philadelphia, 19th century, well carved winged lion figures each set on a black or verte antique painted support, 20-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 10-1/4 in., the shelf tops formerly painted, now largely bare, one shelf with break and repair, typical gilding wear

Provenance: Acquired by Mrs. Henry Fisher (possibly Mary Elwyn Wharton Fisher) of Germantown, Pennsylvania; thence inherited by Mrs. John Drinker (possibly Mary Frances Fisher Drinker) of Germantown, Pennsylvania, 1942; acquired by Alice Baldwin Beer of New York, New York, 1942; purchased from Miss Alice Baldwin Beer, 1942; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

637

American Renaissance Revival Carved Mahogany Marble Top Washstand

circa 1870, poplar and mixed secondary woods, white marble top, single drawer over two section shelved interior, casters, 31 x 35 x 16-1/2 in., missing backsplash, applied carvings to doors loose, loss to drawer escutcheon, proper left rear foot replaced and with break, typical surface wear with distress to finish

Provenance: Purchased from Knapp’s Antiques, Brooklyn, NY, February 11, 1953; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $300

Exhibited: Brooklyn Museum, Civil War Period Room.

638

New England Federal Carved Mahogany Armchair

Probably Connecticut or Rhode Island, 19th century, pierced splat centering urn, scrolled arms, slip seat, square legs, box stretcher with medial rail, 37-1/4 x 27 x 21 in., seat height 18-1/4 in., surface with some wear including scuffs to legs and loss to finish at seat rail, repair to break at crown rail and stile joint, proper front left upper leg and front seat rail with significant repairs to breaks, later upholstery with frayed tear and discoloration

Provenance: Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters (Mrs. William Sterling Peters), Brooklyn, NY, 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

Exhibited: Woodlawn Plantation (National Trust for Historic Preservation), long term loan 1958-1986, Washington, DC

639

New England Rococo Revival Painted Cottage Furniture Suite

mid 19th century, comprising dresser with mirror, bed, and marble top nightstand, all black painted with floral and grape motifs, bed 59-1/2 x 59 x 78-1/4 in., dresser with later board to upper back to support the mirror, restoration to drawer bottoms, one drawer with loose dovetails, later pulls, mirror plate probably later and with minor corrosion not removed); nightstand shelf with breaks, pull with loss and possibly later, minor edgewear to nightstand marble; typical wear to paint with crackle and minor loss throughout, crackle and wear to dresser more serious

Provenance: prior to 1981, provenance not yet documented; October 15-17, 1981, purchased at Sotheby’s New York, “Victorian International”, sale 4703Y, lot 848 (Sotheby’s lot sticker to bed rail); Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

640

19th Century Smith & Co. Metamorphic Upright Piano

Form Convertible Bed, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1885, ebonized wood housing, metal mattress frame with coils, “5734A” stamped and ”SMITH & c.” stenciled to back, two fragmentary paper labels with directions for use to back, 55-1/2 x 54-3/4 x 27 in.; with textile covered panel removed for preservation, 10 x 9 x 1/4 in., wear to finish and abrasions to wood commensurate with age and use, oxidation to metal; textile fragment with notable shattering and loss, some pieces retained

Provenance: Gift of Elinor Merrell, New York, NY, 1986; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $200

Exhibited: Luce Visible Storage/Study Center, Brooklyn, NY., “Metamorphic Furniture”, January 2005-April 2008.

641

James Butler (American, 1893-1976)

Black Striped Lizard circa 1930, signed lower right, ”J. BUTLER”, watercolor on washi paper, 11-3/8 x 15-1/4 in.; matted, 16 x 22 in., hinged at upper corners, slight fading

Provenance: Carll H. de Silver Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

642

James Butler (American,1893-1976)

Bull Elephant, circa 1930, watercolor on paper, signed lower left: “J. BUTLER”, 11 x 16 1/8 in.; unmatted, unframed, slight fading

Provenance: Carll H. de Silver Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

643

James Butler (American, 1893-1976)

Puffins, circa 1930, signed lower left “JAMES BUTLER”, watercolor on paper, 16-1/2 x 12-1/4 in.; unframed, good condition overall, probable slight fading

Provenance: Carll H. de Silver Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

644

James Butler (American, 1893-1976)

Crabs, circa 1930, watercolor on Washi paper, signed lower left, ”JAMES BUTLER”, 11 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.; unframed, slight fading

Provenance: Carll H. de Silver Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

645

Walter Farndon (American, 1876-1964)

The Pond, circa 1930, signed lower right, “Walter Farndon” watercolor on paper, 14-1/8 x 19-5/8 in.; unmatted, unframed, toning, tape remnants on edges

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $500 - $700

646

Agnes E. Mayer, Let Me Help (Miss Marie Steinway) (American, 1887- 1970)

Let Me Help (Miss Marie Steinway), circa 1917-1920, signed “A Mayer” lower right, oil on canvas, 35 x 26-1/4 in.; unframed , original canvas and stretcher, thick yellowed varnish, surface grime

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Bart Pfingst; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

647

Three Early 20th Century Watercolors (American, 19th-20th Century)

Theophile Schneider (1872-1955), Old Red Barn, circa 1936, signed “Theo Schneider” lower right, watercolor on paper, 18-1/4 x 24-1/4 in.; unframed; Carl Ruggles (1876-1971), Southern Pine, Florida, circa 1938, signed “Carl Ruggles” lower left and lower right, watercolor and ink on paper, 9 x 9-5/8 in.; unframed; Edward Vance Warren (1881-1956), Sidewalk Cafe, circa 1923, signed “E.V Warren” lower left, title inscribed verso, watercolor on card, 8-1/2 x 12-7/8 in.; unframed, ”Old Red Barn” with vibrant color; “Southern Pine” with slight toning and fading; ”Sidewalk Cafe” with slight toning, tape remnants on corners

Provenance: ”Old Red Barn”, Gift of Edward C. Blum; “Southern Pine”, Gift of Friends of Southern Vermont Artists, Inc.; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

648

Six Watercolors with Geographic Interest (American, 1894-1938)

Three Sisters, Perce, Canada, circa 1937, signed “Paul L Gill” on lower right, title inscribed verso, watercolor on paper mounted on paper board, 15 x 20 in.; unframed; Tugs, with double-sided maritime scene, circa 1937, signed “Paul Gill” lower left recto, inscription verso, watercolor on paper mounted to paperboard, 15 x 20-1/8 in.; unframed; Cathedral Steps, circa 1937, signed “Paul L. Gill” lower right, label with title verso, watercolor on paper mounted to paperboard, 15 x 20-1/8 in.; unframed; Front Street, circa 1937, signed “Paul Gill” lower left, title inscribed verso, watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard,15-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.; unframed; The Red Flag, Atlantic City, N.J., circa 1937, signed “Paul Gill” lower right, inscription with title verso, watercolor on paper mounted on paper board,15 x 20 in.; unframed; Fog, Perce, Canada, circa 1937, signed “Paul L. Gill” lower right, title inscribed verso, watercolor on paper mounted on paper board, 15-1/4 x 20 in.; unframed, all with slight toning and tape remnants, “Three Sisters” with small loss to lower left corner; “Tugs” edges with wear

Provenance: Bequest of the artist Paul Gill; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $600 - $800

649

Collection of Seven Prints, George Washington, Three by Henry Wolf (American 19th/20th century)

Three wood engravings on Japan paper by Henry Wolf (American/French, 1852-1916), two after Irving Ramsey Wiles (American, 1861-1948) Portrait of Henry Wolf, 1905, signed lower right, “Henry Wolf” and titled sheets 11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. and 11 1/4 x 8 7/8 in., New York in a Mist, 1910, signed in block ”Henry Wolf”, sheet 14 x 9-1/2 in.; Mons Breidvik (American, 18811950), A View from the Naro Valley, signed lower right in pencil “Mons Breidvik”, etching, sheet 9-5/8 x 12-7/8 in., Gift of August Werner; Virginia Lee Kiser (American/Virginia, 1869-1957), Birth Place of Queen Victoria, London, before 1934, etching, sheet 8-13/16 x 11-11/16 in., Gift of the artist; Brooklyn Street-Scenes [verso] and New-York Bay from Greenwood Cemetery [recto], from Picturesque America, 1874, wood engraving, sheet 12-3/16 x 9 in., Gift of The Bronx County Historical Society; John McRae (active 1855-1880), George Washington, mezzotint, oval image 11 x 9-5/8 in., sheet: 15 x 10-1/16 in., Gift of Lucy Muller; unframed, toning, Wolf prints hinged in to mounts,”Washington” with tears and losses, adhesive remnants at top with strip of white cardboard glued to print, “Brooklyn” with tear through image

Provenance: Gift of Walter H. Crittenden, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Milberg Fund, Gift of Lucy Muller, Gift of August Werner, Gift of Virginia Lee Kiser; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $600

650

Unusual Cast Faux Bois Garden Seat

Late 19th/early 20th century, possibly cast lead with an applied finish, possibly unique, the unusual stump form base with cast faux bois back, two openings simulating branches at back of stump, possibly for use as planters, 33 x 19 x 15 in., remnants of black and brown paint, seat with deep cracks around circumference, wear overall commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Gift of Paul F. Walter, New York, NY., 1999; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $700 - $900

651

Coalbrookdale Style Green Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Table

20th century, original beige marble top with “MDC” to underside, 29 x 14 x 14 in., scattered small abrasions to paint with possible retouch

Provenance: Purchased from Golden Lane Antique Gallery, Brooklyn, NY., 1991; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $300

652

Seven Needlework Bargello Pattern Samplers probably American, early 20th century, one inscribed “Bargello/XVII”, largest approx. 38 x 42 in., numerous loose threads, slight discoloration and staining to canvas backings

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Robert G. Olmsted and Constable MacCracken; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

653

Applique Fragment, Angels with Bible

late 19th/early 20th century, possibly American, linen, silk, wool, paper, possibly human hair, on wood stretcher, 35 x 38 x 1 in., tacked at edges, tears and fraying at edges, large tear to lower center, some some staining and holes to linen backing, some looseness and loss to stitching

Provenance: Bequest of Margaret S. Bedell; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

654

Four Modern Watercolors (American, 20th Century)

Francis Chapin (1899-1965), Still Life, circa 1938, signed “Francis Chapin” lower left, watercolor on paper, 19-1/4 x 13-3/8 in.; unframed, unmatted; Francis Chapin (1899-1965), Church Tower, Manchester, circa 1939, signed lower left, watercolor on paper, 18-1/2 x 12-3/4 in.; unframed, unmatted; Leon Croizat (1894-1982) Interior, 1930, signed and dated “Leon Croizat 1930” lower left and verso, watercolor on paper, 15 x 21-3/4 in.; unframed, unmatted; Josef Foshko (1891-1971), Poor People, circa 1940, signed “Foshko” lower left, watercolor on paper, 15-3/4 x 20-1/8 in.; unframed, unmatted, ”Still Life” with tape remnants on top edge, toning on edges; “Church Tower”, overall good condition, tape remnants on top edge verso; “Interior” overall good condition, tape remnants on top edge, tacking holes at corners and middle of each edge; “Poor People” with fading, tape remnants on edges

Provenance: ”Still Life” and “Church Tower” Gift of Friends of Southern Vermont Artists, Inc.; “Interior”, Gift of Frank L. Babbott; “Poor Peopl” Dick S Ramsey Fund; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

655

American Mission of Arts and Crafts Oak Octagonal Lamp Table early 20th century, shelf to base, removable top held by metal tabs, 29-3/4 x 26-1/8 x 26 in., minor surface wear including shallow scratches and scuffs to legs, top with fading and darkening at edges, shelf edge with repair to chip

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Charles W. Slaughter (possibly Phebe Bull Slaughter) of New York, NY., in 1942; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

656

Rustic Adirondack Painted Child’s Table with Two Chairs 20th century, possibly by Old Hickory Company, branch construction, chairs with oak splint seats, table 16-1/2 x 19-1/8 x 15 in., tabletop with wear to paint, minor breaks to split seats, other typical surface wear

Provenance: Purchased from Moose America Rustic and Adirondack Antiques, Rangely, Maine, in 2002; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

Hammond Kroll Art Deco Hinged Occasional Serving Table, Kroll Family

Provenance, New York, circa 1930, hinged top slides on rails to allow support when opened, unsigned, 30-1/4 x 42-1/4 x 16-1/2 in., veneer with cracks, repairs, and loss

Provenance: By tradition, acquired prior to 1965 from the designer by Helen Kroll Kramer (sister of Hammond), New York City, thence by gift of Helen Kroll Kramer, 1965; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

657

658

Hammond Kroll Art Deco Figured Walnut Coffee Table, Kroll Family

Provenance, circa 1930, highly figured sunburst veneer top, four square tapered legs, unsigned, 13-1/4 x 36-3/4 x 36-3/4 in., veneer with restoration to lifting and loss, fading

Provenance: By tradition, acquired from the designer by Helen Kroll Kramer (sister of Hammond), New York City; thence by gift of Helen Kroll Kramer, 1965; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

659

Hammond Kroll Early Mid Century Modern Low Sofa, Kroll Family Provenance New York, circa 1930, low and floating asymmetrical upholstered sofa with easily removable back and arm, loose seat and back cushions, unsigned, 25-3/4 x 95 x 71 in., upholstery with significant wear, discoloration, stains, and holes

Provenance: By tradition, acquired prior to 1965 from the designer by Helen Kroll Kramer (sister of Hammond Kroll), New York City; Thence by gift of Helen Kroll Kramer, 1965; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

660

Hammond Kroll Art Deco Painted Coffee Table, Kroll Family Provenance circa 1930, cream painted frame with inset glass top, unsigned, 14-1/4 x 38 x 38 in., paint with distress and minor loss, especially to feet; glass with light scratches

Provenance: By tradition, acquired by 1965 from the designer by Helen Kroll Kramer (sister of Hammond), New York City; Thence by gift of Helen Kroll Kramer, 1965; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

Exhibited: Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington, NY, “Art Deco and Its Origins”, September 22-November 3, 1974; Rothmans of Pall Mall, Canada, “Deco 1925/1935 Exhibition”, April-June 1975; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Hawaii, “Vignettes of American Art and Life, 1776-1976”, April-June 1976.

661

Florence Knoll Mid Century Modern Birch Credenza No. 116, Knoll Associates New York, circa 1955, two sliding woven cane doors with shelved white painted interior, black metal round legs, 30-1/2 x 72 x 18 in., distress, scratches, and loss to veneer; woven doors with scattered small holes and stain

Provenance: Gift from the manufacturer, 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

662

Florence Knoll No. 121W Birch Hanging Cabinet, Knoll Associates

circa 1950, two doors with brown leather pulls, white painted shelved interior, 18 x 72 x 15-1/4 in., scratches, loss, and wear to veneer; shelves missing with only two present, wear to interiors, wear and minor loss to leather pulls

Provenance: Gift from the manufacturer, 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

663

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Rosewood Stereo Cabinet mid 20th century, with Columbia Solid State Stereophonic High Fidelity stereo, Herman Miller badge to cabinet interior, user manual included, 26-1/2 x 67-1/4 x 18-1/2 in., has not been tested, shelf supports bent and don’t hold stereo shelf, stereo section door doesn’t stay closed, typical light surface wear, veneer with minor but consistent cracking without lifting

Provenance: Gift from Patricia Warner, New York, NY., 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

664

Vintage Blue Enamel Chrome Plated Steel Desk

American, circa 1930, 28 x 50 x 34 1/8 in., scratching and loss to enamel throughout, oxidation to exposed metal, lacking keys, very heavy

Provenance: Acquired by the Brooklyn Museum by 1934, method of acquisition not documented; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

665

Hammond Kroll Art Deco Pearwood and Walnut Three Tier End Table, Kroll Family Provenance, New York, circa 1930, carved panel to side, unsigned, underside with numerical inscriptions, 24 x 19-3/4 x 10 in., wear throughout including chips and loss to laminate, top loose at joint

Provenance: By tradition, acquired prior to 1965 from the designer by Helen Kroll Kramer (sister of Hammond), New York City; thence by gift of Helen Kroll Kramer, 1965; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

666

Exceptional Pair of Italian Renaissance Carved Gilt and Polychromed Monumental Torchieres, likely 16th century, one possibly slightly later in date (material and color variation visible at underside), each with crenellated gilt metal candle cup on a robustly carved and turned support, rosette carved tripod bases with lions paw feet, each approx. 76 x 35 x 35 in., expected surface wear, losses and distress throughout consistent with age, columns with shrinkage cracks, dents and distress to metal candle cups, one with loss to scroll cup support, one with small molding loss at base

Provenance: Purchased from an unidentified seller October 11, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

667

17th Century Dutch Kast Cornice with Marble Pedestals and More cornice Hoorn, Friesland, circa 1650, with carved mask appliques, also included are wood panels and two ball feet, 10-1/2 x 72-1/2 x 12 in., cornice with distress, wear, and loss throughout; significant wear and damage in need of repair, adhesive to joints failing, tops open, losses including large loss to base

Provenance: By report, in a patrician house in Hoorn, The Netherlands, prior to 1830; By report, transferred to Harlingen, The Netherlands, circa 1830; By report, acquired by J.A. Molhuysen of The Hague circa 1900; Acquired by J.J. Muiselaar of Gravenhage, The Netherlands, between 1900 and 1932; Purchased from J.J. Muiselaar on May 9, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $100

Literature: Museum records indicate the Kast was illustrated in William H. Fox, “Holland in the Brooklyn Museum,” The Brooklyn Museum Quarterly 20, no. 1 (1933): pp. 6-9, illustrated. pedestals 19th century, white marble, hexagonal pedestals and tops, 25-3/4 x 12 x 12 in.

Exhibited: Gertz Department store, display, Jamaica, NY, 1960

668

Dutch Baroque Carved and Ebonized Cabinet on Frame probably 17th century, oak and other mixed woods with some exotic veneer and inlay, lion mask carved cornice over double doors and lower drawer, ball feet, 70 x 42-5/8 x 15-5/8 in., restorations, repairs, and losses throughout, with elements of mixed age (see detailed photos), some pest damage Provenance: By report, in a patrician house in Hoorn, The Netherlands, prior to 1830; by report, transferred to Harlingen, The Netherlands, circa 1830; by report, acquired by J.A. Molhuysen of The Hague, circa 1900; acquired by J.J. Muiselaar of Gravenhage, The Netherlands, between 1900 and 1932; purchased from J.J. Muiselaar on May 9, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $800 - $1,200

670

Rare Gothic Tracery Carved and Iron Mounted Coffer, French, the facade likely 15th century now mounted on an early but later dovetailed box with iron strap hinges and lock, bay wood(?), dovetailed construction, antique iron hinges and lock, front panel carved with gothic architectural motif and seated figure holding shield to proper left, till to interior, 26-1/2 x 47 x 22 in., extensive wear, pest damage with associated losses throughout, one iron hinge attachment broken (lid loose)

Provenance: Gift of Frederic Bayley Pratt and Caroline Ames Ladd Pratt of Brooklyn, NY, 1936; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

669

Louis XV Carved and Gilt Fauteuil, Attributed to Pierre Brizard French, 18th century, floral silk upholstery, unsigned, 39-1/4 x 26 x 28 in., seat height 16 in., later upholstery with scattered stains and discoloration, some loss and distress to gilt

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Ernest T. Weir (probably Mary Hayward Weir), New York, NY, December 1967; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Brooklyn Museum notes state that this chair is signed to the rear seat rail interior, not present during inspection. This chair is also listed on the Brooklyn Museum website.

671

Fine Italian Baroque Figural Carved Valuables Cabinet possibly Genoa, 17th or 18th century, figured walnut veneers, two frieze drawers over a drop front opening to a finely fitted interior with twelve drawers, gilt brass lion mask pulls, fine iron escutcheon, 27-1/4 x 29-1/2 x 14-1/2 in., appears to have good integrity overall and original brasses; scattered pest damage, typical veneer distress and repairs throughout, one figural mount off but present, scattered molding losses with some elements off but present, some restoration to drawer secondary, other scattered repairs and restoration

Provenance: Purchased in Florence, Italy, by Henry Fox in 1926; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Exhibited: Gertz Department Store, Jamaica, NY., window display, September 12-October 3, 1960.

672

Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt Walnut Cabinet 17th century, traces of gilding, single drawer with applied cherub pull, shelved two door cabinet with original lock and iron hinges, flanked by columns, 36-1/2 x 35-1/4 x 16-1/2 in., appears to have good integrity with some rebuilding and repairs, frieze drawer restored with patch to escutcheon, typical wear with loss to gilding, distress, and pest damage

Provenance: Purchased from P.W. French & Company on February 18, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

673

Italian Renaissance Walnut Stretcher Base Table probably 16th century, fine and early lustrous surface, top with molded edge, four columnar legs, box stretcher, 31-3/4 x 35-1/4 x 23-3/4 in., a fine table with good integrity, scattered pest damage and loss to feet, repinning at stretcher joints, top with warping correction and later bracing at underside, surface wear throughout including rubbing and minor loss to edges, scattered pest damage

Provenance: Purchased from Brummer Galleries on February 4, 1930; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

674

Fine Italian Renaissance/Baroque Carved and Gilt Wood Pedestal probably 16th/17th century, urn, scroll, and bellflower carved elements with lion’s paw feet, turned medial stretcher, 34 x 12-3/4 x 17-1/2 in., appears to have good integrity and likely original gilding, with expected wear and losses, warping to back panel, scattered minor pest damage, some later nailing at top of back, minor losses and molding distress at top, top with surface distress and infill and possibly an early restoration (slight color difference)

Provenance: Probably acquired by Frank Lusk Babbott of Brooklyn, NY., by 1933; by descent from Frank Lusk Babbott to Mary Babbott Ladd, Lydia Babbott Stokes and Frank Lusk Babbott, Jr; gift from Mary Babbott Ladd, Lydia Babbott Stokes and Frank Lusk Babbott, Jr. in 1934; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

675

Four 18th Century Oval Biblical Embroideries

Continental/possibly English, silk, wool, linen, and paint, larger pair each approx. 14-3/4 x 11-3/4 in.; all unframed, shattering to some silk backings, some looseness and losses to stitching, fading, some roughness and loss to edges; larger pair with some staining to backing

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

676

Framed Italian Needlework on Linen of Madonna late 17th/early 18th century, silk on linen, sight 8-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.; in carved and black painted wood frame, 17-7/8 x 15-7/8 x 2-1/2 in., some slight fading to needlework, hole to left border; not examined out of frame, slightly off center in frame, frame with pest damage, chips, and some cracks and loss to paint

Provenance: 1971, bequest of Julian Clarence Levi of New York, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

677

17th Century Embroidery Fragment, Flagellation of Christ possibly German, silk and gilt metal on linen, 11-1/2 x 9-3/4 in., some loose threads, fraying, and small tears at edges, some loss to stitching throughout Provenance: 1928, bequest of William H. Herriman of Rome, Italy; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

678

Two European 17th Century Biblical Embroideries

Italian, scene featuring Madonna and Child, silk, metallic, and cotton thread on linen, 14-1/4 x 11-3/4 in.; English, Jacobean biblical or allegorical scene with three figures, silk needlework affixed to later backing, overall 11 x 16 x 1/8 in., Madonna and Child example with loose threads near face of Mary, small hole and patch to lower center, possibly later border; Jacobean example with some notable loss to silk backing at top edge, some shattering and holes

Provenance: (Madonna) 1925, bequeathed by Laura Mitchell Sanderson Morris to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

679

Pair of Italian Biblical Embroideries

18th century, silk and metallic thread on silk background with hand painted hands and faces, each approx. 19-7/8 x 14-1/2 in.; unframed, some tears, notably to hands and faces, tears, fraying, and loss to backing and edges; one panel with notable tears and losses to angel, tear to bottom right corner

Provenance: Elizabeth Beasley Alexander of New York, NY; 1929, inherited from Elizabeth Beasley Alexander by Elizabeth A. Alexander, Henry Martyn Alexander, and Frederick Beasley Alexander; 1929, gift of Elizabeth A. Alexander, Henry Martyn Alexander, and Frederick Beasley Alexander to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

681

Italian 17th Century Embroidery, Adoration of the Shepherds silk and metallic thread on linen ground, figures with painted faces, 12 x 13-1/4 in.; unframed, retains bright coloring, some tears and loose threads at edges, small holes and some loss to stitching

Provenance: Gift of Elizabeth A. Alexander, Henry M. Alexander, and Frederick B. Alexander in memory of their mother, Elizabeth Beasley Alexander; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

680

Four Italian Ecclesiastical Embroidery Applique Fragments

18th century, silk with gold and silver metallic threads, comprising: possibly St. John of the Cross; panel with two angels holding receptacle, panel with cabochon with vellum backing; Mary and Jesus flanked by figures on silk brocade backing; largest 19-1/4 x 12-3/4 in., picked and pulled threads throughout, some losses, scattered stains and fading to backgrounds; St. John with replaced black velvet backing; slits to brocade background, Mary with repairs

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

682

Fine Dutch Inlaid and Carved Burlwood Musical Tall Case Clock late 18th century, brass and silvered dial with musical works, hood with gilt figural finials, set in a finely carved and inlaid bombe case, gilt bronze lenticle, claw and ball feet, with pendulum three associated brass weights, 107 x 24 x 13 in., works not tested, presents well and in generally good condition, typical losses and distress to open fretwork on bonnet including puncture at proper left side, some losses at back of bonnet typical veneer crack separations and repairs especially to bombe base, bottom board replaced and feet reset with associated repairs and blocking, original saddleboard, typical paint wear and tarnish to dial

Provenance: Gift from Delancey Thorn Grant, New York, NY., 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

683

Spanish Colonial Carved and Gilt Mirror attributed to Ecuador, 18th century, early and probably original two pane mirror plates, pierced and mirrored frame, 31-1/4 x 17-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., significant wear, pest damage with associated loss, proper right side of frame loose, mirror plates with significant corrosion (not removed)

Provenance: Gift from Mr. and Mrs. William Baum, Quito, Ecuador, March 12, 1947; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

684

Large Dutch Darning Sampler signed with initials “MDR” and dated “1802”, with 18 unique darning patterns, silk on linen, square eyelet, darning, and needleweaving stitches, 19-1/5 x 19-1/2 in.; unframed slight toning to fabric, scattered fraying at edges, stitched onto a muslin covered board

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $600 - $900

To teach the skills exhibited in this sampler, the instructress cut out square or rectangular holes in the ground fabric. The student was required to stitch a unique pattern over the hole, working into the fabric thread by thread. The different woven patterns reflected weave structures found in common household and clothing textiles such as herringbone, birds-eye twill, etc.

685

Collection of 65 Scenic and Botanical Bookplates, Various Artists (19th century)

Includes landscapes, castles, botanicals, mostly wood engravings, largest sheet 7-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.; unframed, general toning, small stains, tears, some handling smudges, some with losses

Provenance: Gift of Mable Haynes; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $200

686

Gaston Priou Art Deco Room Screen (French, 1913-1982)

Spanish tropical mountain landscape on a three panel screen, circa 1930, polychrome lacquer, crushed egg shells (coquille d’oeuf), gold leaf/ powder, gesso on plywood support, brass hinges, each panel 80-1/4 x 39-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., artist intended draw crackle, some flaking, abrasions, some retouch primarily at edges and small points within panels, verso with abrasions to lacquer, some holes, checking and some losses at edges of plywood, structural nails evident verso, London import stickers verso with typed name “F.P. Austin”

Provenance: The Sybarites Gallery, London, purchased 1970 (label verso Seabrite [sic] Gallery); Purchased by the Frank L. Babbott Fund for the Brooklyn Museum of Art collection; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Literature: Dr. J.C. Mardus, “Histoire de L’Adolescente de L’Ile de Cristal” in L’Illustration, Noel, 1933. The Noel 1933 issue of the magazine L’Illustration includes an article and illustrations of Gaston Priou’s work, which substantiates the attribution of this screen to Priou. A copy of this issue is in the Brooklyn Museum’s collection (75.48).

Renaissance or Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Table probably French, 19th century or earlier, panel top with two draw leaves, cherub carved corners, trestle form base, 31-5/8 x 42-3/4 x 26-3/4 in., reconfigured from elements of mixed age, later top, scattered pest damage with associated losses and repairs

Provenance: Gift from Susan Dwight Bliss, 1947; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

688

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza

probably 19th century with 17th century elements, walnut throughout, dentil moldings, turned knobs, single drawer over central door opening to shelved interior, with false lower drawer, 36-3/4 x 28 x 16 in., largely period elements, some restoration and repair, wax accretion to top, loss to molding, some loss due to pest damage (mainly at base) with associated patches

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden (Mrs. Carl L. Selden), New York, NY., 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

689

Continental Relief Carved Walnut Cassone

probably Italian, 19th century and earlier, three board lid with iron strap hinges, pyrography to lid underside, punchwork and penwork figural decoration to front and side with soldier motif, iron handles, 23-1/2 x 58-1/4 x 21-3/4 in., significant wear with distress to finish and scattered shrinkage splits, patch to lid proper left rear corner, remnants of leather to back

Provenance: Gift of Frank Lusk Babbott of Brooklyn, NY. on September 28, 1928; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

687

690

Four 19th Century Needlework Pictures

Continental/American, comprising: city scene; architectural scene with boat; woman carrying a basket; portrait of a seated lady; largest 17-1/4 x 14 in., some fraying and loss at edges, slight discoloration to backings; city scene with scattered loss to stitching

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

691

Two Italian Silk and Watercolor Needlework Pictures of Saints 19th century, one depicting St. Dominic with a hound and one depicting a bishop saint holding a crozier, larger 16 x 12-1/4 in., unframed, minor fraying at edges; larger with small tear at lower left edge, some areas of thinning throughout Provenance: Gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY, to the Brooklyn Museum, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

692

Two Italian 19th Century Prints of Saints with Textile Borders print of Madonna of the Rosary, inscribed along base “Romapress(?) l’inc.Luigi Banzo. con properta(?) 1855” within polychrome glass beadwork border, on linen backing, 13-1/8 x 12 in.; print of Saint Eleanor within silk and needlework border, on board, 8-3/4 x 6-1/4 in., Madonna example with some fraying to edges of backing, some lifting to print in lower right corner, some abrasions and creasing to print; Eleanor example with spotting, stains, and discoloration

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

693

Two Italian Beadwork Pictures, Napoleon’s Tomb and Barnyard Scene 19th century, comprising: Tomb of Napoleon, inscribed to bottom border “Luigia Gravina”, 14 x 18-3/4 in.; barnyard scene, initialed at bottom border “M”, 9-1/2 x 11-1/2 in., some tattering and loss to linen, minor losses to beadwork, wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

694

Rare and Fine Jacques Gruber French Art Nouveau Carved Rosewood Bookcase, Nancy, France, 1904, double glazed doors with shelved interior, amethyst acid etched glass panels to doors with polished and engraved floral motif, open space to base, glass panel signed “J. Gruber 04”, 100 x 61 x 21 in., proper left lower cornice with chunk loss, typical edgewear, molding losses, distress, and minor loss to finish mainly at base

Provenance: Purchased in Paris by Gustave Gilbert and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert (probably Matilda Gilbert), New York City prior to 1930; Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert in 1971; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

695

William and Mary Marquetry Inlaid Tall Case Clock

British, late 17th century, brass eight day movement with associated arched brass dial signed “John Derve London”, second sweep and star form calendar wheel, no weights or pendulum, 86 x 19 x 10-1/4 in., works not tested, associated dial and works with replaced saddleboard, original bonnet has been extended to accommodate the later dial, the case survives only partially with extensive losses, much of the base is off but present and in pieces

Provenance: Gift of Jessie L. Ward in 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $300

696

Very Fine William and Mary Inlaid Marquetry Tall Case Clock

British, 17th century, brass dial and eight day movement with seconds sweep set in a fine inlaid waisted case, dial signed “Jonas Barber at Ratcliffe Cross London”, 82-1/4 x 19 x 10-1/4 in., period saddleboard, movement not tested, typical repairs and wear to veneer, moldings, and inlay with some loss; bonnet with restoration to parcel ebonized finish, lower half of base restored

Provenance: Purchased from J.A. Horsey & Son, New York, NY, in 1918; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

697

Fine William and Mary Double Arched Figured Walnut Dressing Glass probably Dutch or English, early 18th century, double arched rotating mirror with early distressed mirror plate, finely figured walnut veneers with lustrous surface, five blocked and dovetailed drawers with walnut and oak secondary, original turned feet, 28 x 14 x 9-3/4 in., largely intact and with fine old surface, typical veneer and molding cracks and flaws, distressed mirror plate probably original (not removed)

Provenance: Gift of Dwight Blaney of Boston, MA, in 1928; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

698

Fine William and Mary Walnut Double Arch Secretary, Luke Vincent Lockwood

Provenance, probably British, early 18th century, oak secondary wood, dovetailed construction, upper case finely fitted with pigeon holes and divided shelves, lower case fitted interior with till, two short over two long drawers, possibly original ebonized ball feet, 84 x 39-1/2 x 23-1/4 in., original lock and hinges to upper case, desk interior lacking one small drawer and one valence drawer, brasses replaced, patch at fallboard escutcheon and near hinge, light surface wear overall and scattered shrinkage splits

Provenance: Purchased from Mrs. Luke Vincent Lockwood (Alice Gardner Burnell Lockwood), New York, 1942; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Literature: illustrated in Luke Vincent Lockwood, “Colonial Furniture in America”, third edition, vols.I and II, p. 221, fig. 241.

699

William and Mary Carved Walnut Caned Daybed British, circa 1690, heavily carved walnut frame with crown to crest rail, scrolled and crowned skirt rails, caned back and seat, back angle adjustable, 38-1/4 x 25-1/4 x 68 in., frame with surface wear, dark patina and pest damage, especially at rear stiles and feet; later chain for headrest adjustment, some repairs at back of panel framing (fragile), plugged screws through seat rail securing mid legs, central turned stretcher restored, breaks and repairs at front legs with associated patches minor breaks and some minor bracing to skirt rails, other typical distress and minor repairs

Provenance: Gift of Horace G. Richter, New York, NY, April 8, 1959; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

700

Charles II Beadwork Embroidery, Charles II and Catherine of Braganza English, 1663-1689, unframed, depicting the King and Queen amongst floral and foliate motifs, raised beaded work with various beading techniques, figures with bobbin lace trim, approx. 10 x 13 x 1 in., retains bright color, original silk backing with some slight shattering, scattered losses to beading, notably bead loss to leopard and bird

Provenance: 1929, purchased from Elizabeth Beasley Alexander of New York, NY by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

701

Two Charles II Embroidered Pictures, featuring Henrietta Maria silk and silver metallic thread on silk ground, comprising: embroidered picture depicting Charles II and Henrietta Maria as Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, on original mounting board, 15-1/4 x 20-1/4 x 1/4 in.; small panel (possibly for a cabinet) featuring Henrietta Maria with anchor, applied rose and tulip embroidered slips, 7-3/4 x 11-1/4 x 1/4 in., discoloration and picked and pulled thread; Solomon example with break down center of backing board (in need of repair), areas lacking silk ground, notably to upper right quadrant and along left edge, loss to stitching throughout; some fading to embroidery, loss to stitching, notably in center top half, some tears and holes to silk backing

Provenance: 1929, purchased from Elizabeth Beasley Alexander of New York, NY by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

702

Silk Prayer Book Box and Embroidered Sacred Heart

English, 17th century, silk and silver thread embroidered wood prayer book box, 2-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/8 in.; possibly German, late 18th century, silk and silver thread embroidery of the Sacred Heart, 6 x 4-3/8 in., box with notable picked and pulled threads, loss to stitching, some shattering and tears to interior silk; panel with some holes near edges, some discoloration and staining

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

704

Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Dressing Glass

early 19th century, lacquered and gilt decoration, rotating mirror over stepped base with four drawers, 33 x 16-3/4 x 12 in., good structural condition, lacking backboard for mirror, wear, losses, repairs, and cupping to lacquer decoration throughout (see detailed photos)

Provenance: Purchased from Rains Auction Rooms, New York, NY, November 30, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

Exhibited: Gertz Department Store, Jamaica, NY., 1958

705

Fine Carved Giltwood and Marble Mounted “Bilbao” Mirror

late 18th century, marble frame with giltwood trim and mounts, fine probably original distressed beveled mirror plate, 40-1/2 x 22-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., overall good condition, giltwood with some distress and minor loss, marble with scatted cracks and spot of infill, probably original mirror plate (not removed), proper right upper frame with separation and associated cracks

Provenance: Gift of Daniel H. Silberberg and Dorothy Silberberg, New York, NY, June 10, 1964; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

703

Hepplewhite Carved Fruitwood Shield Back Settee

British, circa 1800, three shield back, crest rails carved with wheat, acanthus carvings to end of scrolled arms, 37 x 55-1/2 x 21 in., frame with surface wear, distress, chips, and dark patina; proper left stile and crest rail joint, proper right arm, and arm support with repairs at joints; pest damage to legs and underside, probably original upholstery with significant wear, missing dust cover or bottom board resulting in loose straw stuffing

Provenance: This set was lent to Lefferts Homestead on May 7, 1934, but was never catalogued until Jan. 26, 1977.; Bequeathed by Margaret S. Bedel of Catskill, NY; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

706

Fine Early Georgian Figured and Inlaid Walnut Dressing Glass

British, 18th century, rotating mirror with likely original distressed plate, the base with three dovetailed drawers with walnut secondary wood, 23-1/2 x 15 x 8-1/2 in., distressed mirror plate probably original (not removed), typical molding cracks, veneer distress with scattered minor losses, one base side molding restored, later foot blocking, with areas of pest damage

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

707

Set of Four George II Carved Fruitwood Shield Back Chairs

British, circa 1800, comprising one armchair and three side chairs, wheat carvings to crest rail and splat, slip seats, fluted legs, armchair 37 x 22 x 18 in., rough condition with scattered repairs to breaks, significant wear throughout including scuffs and distress to finish, upholstery with discoloration and wear

Provenance: Bequeathed by Margaret S. Bedell, Catskill, NY, 1921; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $300

Exhibited: This set was lent to the Lefferts Homestead on May 7, 1934.

708

Irish George II Carved and Figured Mahogany Wake Table, Michael Butler of Dublin, 18th century elements with possible later assembly, six legs, acanthus carved knees, ball and claw feet, underside with label for ”M. Butler”, closed 29-1/4 x 60 x 16-1/4 in., each leaf adds 14-1/4 in., period legs and other elements, minor surface wear throughout includes shallow indentations and scuffs to feet, large patch at hinge, one knee bracket missing

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden (Mrs. Carl L. Selden), New York, NY., 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

709

George II Carved and Gilt Mirror

British, mid 18th century, scrolled pediment with central cartouche, relief carved, early and probably original beveled mirror plate, 42-1/4 x 23-1/4 x 2-3/4 in., chip and loss to the lower left corner, back brace for one top scroll missing, repair at cartouche attachment, mirror plate with corrosion and scratches

Provenance: Purchased from Rains Auction Rooms, New York, NY, November 30, 1932; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

710

Scottish George III Carved Mahogany Tall

Case Clock, arched and painted dial signed “Ino. Barr, PT, Glasgow”, Scotland late 18th century, brass eight day movement, arched and painted dial in the Adam taste, pendulum two period weights included, 87-1/4 x 20-1/2 x 9-3/4 in., case in old dry surface with fading and distress, dial surface good with even crackle and surface wear, lacking hands; hood lacking one pediment scroll, probably original carved and gilt finials are currently detached, glazing on hood door cracked, original saddleboard, scattered separations and losses especially at base panel

Provenance: Bequeathed by Howard Randolph Lever, New York, NY, 1964; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

712

George III Mahogany Barrel Back Easy Chair

British, probably late 18th century, square mahogany legs with upholstered frame and slipcover, 41 x 32 x 26 in., appears to be period but not examined under upholstery, legs formerly fitted with casters now removed, wear and fading to slip cover, under upholstery is gold velvet

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden (Mrs. Carl L. Selden), New York, NY., 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $200

711

George III Mahogany Concertina Games Table

British, 18th century, folding top opens to reveal green felt playing surface, acanthus carved knees and brackets, ball and claw feet, closed 30-1/2 x 36 x 17-3/4 in., open 29-3/4 x 35-1/2 x 36 in., minor surface wear, apron with repairs and loss to veneer, discoloration and stains to later felt, proper left rear knee bracket with repair to break, concertina hinge at apron loose and with associated break, ball and claw feet laminated construction, possibly as made

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden, New York, NY., in 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $300 - $500

713

British George III Mahogany Bedside Cupboard, Rich and Mellow Color circa 1800, figured top, shaped gallery with two cut out handles, single door cabinet over deep drawer, 29-1/4 x 22-3/4 x 20 in., minor surface wear throughout including scattered stains to top, gallery with scattered cracks at corners, some with repairs; drawer rebuilt with lower section refitted, sides and back with shrinkage splits, proper right front leg with repair to break

Provenance: Bequeathed by Florence Barstock Selden, New York, NY, 1996; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

714

George III Inlaid Burl Ambonya Octagonal Teapoy British, late 18th century, ambonya veneer and other mixed woods, highly figured veneers throughout, fitted interior, outswept legs with stretcher, 32 x 22-1/4 x 221/4 in., underside of top lacking veneer or fabric, scattered pest damage, expected veneer and inlay distress with some minor losses, repair to cracks and lifting and minor loss, copper inserts likely later, one lacking, repair at one rear leg attachment

Provenance: Gift from Daniel H. Silberberg and Dorothy Silberberg, New York, NY, June 10, 1964; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $300 - $500

715

Two Signed and Dated Irish Needlework Samplers

silk on linen, both unframed, comprising: signed and dated “Hannah Shaw Provincial School Mt Melick 1798”, with alphabets and verses surrounded by a narrow border, 16-1/4 x 11-1/2 in.; signed and dated “Margret Moon Lisnamuck 29th June 1825” with alphabets, numbers, verses, strawberry borders, large sprays of flowers at corners, and three-leaf clovers, cross, square eyelet, satin, and split stitches, 17-1/4 x 17 in., Shaw example lightly glued to paper backing at corners, with overall toning, scattered fraying at edges, scattered holes, lacking stitches in border; Moon example with stain to linen at sampler bottom, heavy fraying along edge of top

Provenance: 1932, gift of Margaret S. Bedell of Catskill, NY to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

Mountmellick’s Provincial School was founded in 1786 to provide boarding and a moral education for children from Quaker families “in low circumstances” and closed in 1920. Plain and fancy needlework was taught to the female students so that they could earn money to purchase their textbooks. Hannah’s verses were written by Jonathan Swift in 1731. Margret’s verses are stanzas from a Christian hymn based on Isaiah 55:1.

716

Two Framed British Needlework Samplers comprising: Scottish, signed and dated “Christiana Major/1826”, sight 11-3/4 x 163/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 18 x 23 x 1-1/4 in.; possibly Cornish, needlework sampler dated “1775”, sight 10-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.; carved wood frame, 13 x 10-1/2 x 1 in., not examined out of frames, each with overall toning, stains, and wear commensurate with age; Christiana example slightly off-center in frame, frame with numerous chips and loss to veneer, some scratches to glass pane; 1775 example with holes and loss to stitching, notable discoloration, frame with light wear and abrasions

Provenance: Christiana Major to Edith M. Hagerty of State College, PA, by descent; 1967, gift of Edith M. Hagerty to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

717

British School Portrait of a Gentleman (18th century)

Gentleman with a quill and document, circa 1740-1760, unsigned, full length, oil on canvas, 67 x 39-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 74 x 47 x 3-3/4 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, crackle, areas of overcleaning, three periods of conservation with retouch affecting approximately 30% of surface; frame with losses

Provenance: Museum Purchase Carl H. de Silver Fund, as by Joseph Badger, 1922; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

On the old museum label verso the attribution is changed in 1935 to “unknown” from Joseph Badger, an important Massachusetts artist.

718

The New Gallery of British Art, 178 Engravings in Parts (19th century)

The New Gallery of British art; containing one hundred and twenty-one engravings on steel, from the works of distinguished British painters, 1883, D. Appleton & Co., New York, as issued with paper covers and issued in parts, with text, sheets approximately 15 x 11-1/4 in., most with toning, the group exhibiting tears, some losses, all loose as issued

Provenance: Gift of Brooklyn Children’s Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $100 - $300

719

Collection of Twelve Prints (American, 19th/20th century)

Walter Monteith Aikman (American, 1857-1939) Sunset, Bald Mountain, Maine, 1914, inscribed; William James Linton (United States/British, 1812-1897), After William John Hennessy (1839-1917) Edwin Booth as Benedick, in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, 1870, wood engraving, sheet 15 x 12 in., Gift of W. J. Hopson; Jacques Reich (American/Hungary, 1852-1923) Head of Rembrandt, before 1921, pencil on laid paper, sheet 12-1/4 x 9 in., Gift of Henry Folger; Henry Wolf (American/France, 1852-1916) after Vermeer Young Woman, 1907, signed lower right in graphite “Henry Wolf sculpsit, April-May 1907”, wood engraving, sheet 11-3/4 x 10-1/8 in., Gift of Walter H. Crittenden; Frederick Burr Opfer (American, 1857-1937), Man with Glass,. image 4-7/8 x 3-15/16 in.; 7 signed wood engravings by Charles M. Johnson (Swedish, born 1862, active in USA 1913-1944) Pope Leo XIII, after 1878, sheet 9-1/8 x 9 in., one after A. Normann, Moonlight, Coast of Norway, 1898, sheet 8-5/8 x 11-1/4 in., Madonna with Child, 1901, 11-1/2 x 9 in., Honorable James G. Blaine, 1894, sheet 11-7/16 x 9-1/8 in., Hon. William E. Gladstone, 1896, sheet 9-1/2 x 6-3/4 in., Captain John Erricson, sheet 9-1/2 x 8-15/16 in., Woodrow Wilson, 1918, sheet 13-3/4 x 10-5/8 in.; unframed, some toning, some with creases and folds, some tipped in with staining, small tears, handling smudges

Provenance: Most gift of the artists, others noted; Property from the Brooklyn Museum Estimate: $200 - $400

720

Fine Aesthetic Movement Minton Tile Decorated Planter, Pierrepont Provenance British, late 19th century, tiles probably designed by A.W.N. Pugin, 11-1/4 x 35-5/8 x 11-7/8 in., missing one foot, repair to base molding, verdigris and oxidation to metal lining insert

Provenance: Gift of the Pierrepont Family of Brooklyn, NY., March 21, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

721

English Embroidery Mahogany Table Frame with Sampler mid-19th century, adjustable spindle and bar frame, silk on linen darning stitch sampler with fabric applique leaves, 14-1/2 x 15-3/4 x 4-1/2 in. lacking one spindle disks

Provenance: 1944, purchased from Mrs. Lawrence J. Ullman of Tarrytown, NY by the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $500 - $700

723

Woven Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington English, mid 19th century, wool on stretcher, 22-5/8 x 17-1/4 x 1 in., brittle with cracking throughout, large crack and loss to upper quadrant, extensive losses to tacking edge

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

722

Three English Needlework Samplers, Ashford Family 19th century, silk on linen, comprising: framed sampler signed and dated “Mary Ashford/1820/Stoke”, in carved wood frame, 14-1/4 x 14-1/4 x 3/4 in.; sampler signed “Eliza Ashford. Stoke. under. Ham./1828”, 17 x 12-3/8 in.; sampler signed “Sophia Matilda Ashford.s [sic] work/aged 8 years/instructed by M.A.”, 16 x 10 in., discoloration, separations, holes, and tears to backing; Mary example with some tears to backing, not examined out of frame with chips and loss to veneer of frame; Eliza example with tattering to edges

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

724

Regency Style Mahogany Reading Stand with Nesting Tables early 20th century, convertible stand to top, brass tabs to hold book in place, turned supports on splayed legs, while closed 27-1/4 x 37-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.; together with two American mahogany nesting tables, larger 24-1/4 x 22 x 14 in., minor surface wear and crackle to finish throughout; nesting tables with expected surface wear, loss and repair to molding

Provenance: Reportedly acquired by John LaFarge before 1910, thence by descent in the family to Christiana Claxton Burnett, South Royalton, VT, gift of Christiana Claxton Burnett in 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Estimate: $50 - $150