NEXT AUCTION 

 OCTOBER 20, 2019.....12:00PM

(Please note earlier start time) 

Previews: Friday October 18th & Saturday October 19th

12:00pm to 6:00pm

Sunday October 20th 10:00am to 12:00pm Start

FINE ART & ANTIQUES AUCTION

Fine selection of important paintings, Art Glass, Art Pottery, Jewelry, Silver, Coins, Mid Century, 1971 & 1978 Honda Motorcycles, etc.

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 Some Featured Lots October 20th Sale

JULIEN DUPRE OIL ON CANVAS: Jean Dupre (French 1851-1910). Julien Dupré was an artist, considered by most, to be one of the leading exponents of the second generation of Realist painters including Leon Lhermitte, Jules Bastien-Lepage, J.F. Millet and J. Breton. These artists devoted their artistic careers to the depiction of the toils of the French peasant - often seen hard at work in the fields. Pastoral scene with a peasant Milkmaid leaning against a tree with two wows, Distant view to a sunny field with cattle. Set in period carved wood and gesso frame. Signed lower right. Image 20 inches x 24 inches. Framed under glass. Good condition. 

REUBEN TOWER (1795-1881) BANJO CLOCK: Ca 1920 Hingham, Massachusetts. Tower was an important member of the influential Quaker clockmakers working in southeastern Massachusetts. He was likely apprenticed to Joshua Wilder. Detailed reverse painted panel depicting a War of 1812 battle at sea between the USS Hornet and HMS Peacock firing on each other during battle, resulting in the Peacock being sunk on 24 February 1813. Painted face with Roman numerals, pierces steel hands. Brass works with alarm bel. Reverse painted center waist “Patent”. Brass works. Measures 37 inches tall excluding replaced, new finial. Notation inside center panel “Judging from type of movement and pattern of hands which are duplicates of signed clocks, this clock was made by Reuben Tower of Hingham”. 

HERMANN DUDLEY MURPHY PAINTING IN GILT THULIN FRAME: Hermann Dudley Murphy (American, Massachusetts 1867-1945) is known for tonalist landscapes, still life and portrait. Oil on canvas applied to board. View over a snow-covered landscape looking toward a distant town at the base of mountains. In a signed gold leaf and carved Carrig-Rohane Thulin-Murphy frame dated 1913, carved and monogram. Image 4 5/8 inches x 4 5/8 inches. Frame measures 3 ¼ inches wide. Measures overall 11 ¾ inches x 11 ¾ inches. No visible signature. Painting in good condition. Framed under glass. Good condition. Some minor loss to frame.  

 

TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER CENTER BOWL: Mid Century modern design with angled oval shape raised of four feet. Measures 18 3/ inches long x 10 ¾ inches wide x 3 /2 inches tall. Signed Tiffany & Co. Makers and numbered 23417 M. Approximately 42.56 troy ounces. Some fine scratches from use and dent on one end.

MAQBOOL FIDA HUSSAIN WATECOLOR PAINTING: Ca 2000. Colorful painting of a wild white horse with black mane with flags. Signed in Hindi, lower right. Image 19 inches x 29 1/2 inches.  Signed lower right. Maqbool Fida Husain (India 1915-2011) was a modern Indian painter of International acclaim and founding member of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group and is most celebrated and recognized Indian artist of the 20^th century and his paintings are in most major private collections and museums around the world. Hussain is associated with Indian Modernism in the 1940’s. In 1950 he held his first exhibition in Bombay. Then onwards Hussain began exhibiting international in galleries in Paris, Zurich and Prague as well as all three Venice Biennials. His first exhibition in the United States was in India House. In 1971 Hussain and Picasso were invited to the Sao Paolo Biennial where he exhibited his figurative work of the Mahabharata series. He received numerous awards and became one of the most well-known artists of India. Husain’s narrative paintings are executed in a modified Cubist style and can be caustic and funny as well as serious and sombre. With signed Certificate of Authenticity from artist's son.

MAQBOOL FIDA HUSSAIN WATECOLOR PAINTING: Ca 2000. Single Horse. Black and white watercolor on paper.  Signed lower right. Image 29 1/2 inches x 19 1/2 inches.  Signed lower right. Maqbool Fida Husain (India 1915-2011) was a modern Indian painter of International acclaim and founding member of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group and is most celebrated and recognized Indian artist of the 20th century and his paintings are in most major private collections and museums around the world. Hussain is associated with Indian Modernism in the 1940’s. In 1950 he held his first exhibition in Bombay. Then onwards Hussain began exhibiting international in galleries in Paris, Zurich and Prague as well as all three Venice Biennials. His first exhibition in the United States was in India House. In 1971 Hussain and Picasso were invited to the Sao Paolo Biennial where he exhibited his figurative work of the Mahabharata series. He received numerous awards and became one of the most well-known artists of India. Husain’s narrative paintings are executed in a modified Cubist style and can be caustic and funny as well as serious and sombre.  Authenticity Certificate by the artist’s son.

HANS J. WEGNER (1914-2007). TEAK DINING TABLE: Ca 1950’s/60’s. Two pop-up extending leaves. By Andreas tuck. Signed. Measures 39 1/2 inches wide x 63 inches long closed) x 28 ½ inches tall. Measures 110 inches long fully extended. Some wear to finish.

SIX HANS J. WEGNER (1914-2007). TEAK DINING CHAIRS:Ca 1950’s/60’s. Shaped back rest with inlay. Natural fiber woven seats. Branded mark Designer Hans J. Wegner, Made by Carl Hanson & Son, Odense Denmark. Wear to woven seats. 

ANTHONY THIEME SEASCAPE OIL ON CANVAS: (Massachusetts/California 1888-1954). Seascape. Surf crashing against the rocks. Image 20 inches x 24 inches. Artist stamp on back of canvas and on stretcher. Gilt frame. Good condition. 

1971 HONDA CB 500/FOUR MOTORCYCLE: Metallic Copper and Black.  Low mileage 4,819. Motorcycle in dry garage storage for several years. Not started but will run. Gas drained. Purchase date May 10, 2005. Included clear Massachusetts Title from May 27, 2005. Mileage at purchase 4,818. Vehicle ID # 10001727. With Owner’s Manual. Very good near new condition, chrome clean and leather not worn. Gas tank has rust.

A SIX-PIECE GORHAM MFG. Co. STERLING SILVER TEA & COFFEE SERVICE: Ca 1884. Providence Rhode Island. Marked with (lion-anchor-G). Marked sterling 1620. Consisting of hot water, coffee, tea pot, waste, sugar, and creamer. Approximately 126.60 troy ounces. Good condition. Tarnish. 

LARGE GORHAM STERLING SILVER WAITER TRAY: Ca 19th/20th century. 30 inches across. Approximately 165 two ounces. Signed The Gorham Company. Measures 26 inches long (excluding handles) x 19 ½ inches. Good condition. Tarnish. 

14KT YELLOW GOLD HEART DESIGN BRACELET: Ca 20^th century. Wide interlocking links with superimposed hearts. Measures 7 ¼ inches long x ½ inches wide. Approximately 19.9 Pennyweight. Good condition.

AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE CAT ORCHESTRA: Eight miniature gray tiger cats. Each with seven different instruments including base drum, cymbals, cello, violin, trumpet, French horn, baby grand piano and the Conductor. Each piece approximately 1 ½ to 1 ¾ inches. Very detailed and finely painted. Good condition.

MEXICAN J. TORRES 925 PARTIAL TEA SET: Six pieces includes coffee pot, tea pot, hot water pot on stand with burner, covered sugar, creamer and waist bowl. Fancy foot bases and rim and center band decoration. Approximately 216 troy ounces. Signed J. Torres, Sterling 925, Hecho En Mexico. Bend in lid of tea pot Otherwise good condition.

MEXICAN J. TORRES 925 HANDLED TRAY, MATCHING LOT 79A: Double handles. Measures 23 ½ inches x 18 ½ inches, excluding handles. Approximately 85.32 troy ounces. Signed J. Torres, Sterling 925, Hecho En Mexico. Good condition. 

ATTRIB. FRAMED THOMAS PHILLIPS GIRL HOLDING WHITE RABBIT OIL PAINTING: United Kingdom 1770-1845. Oil on canvas. Measures 30 inches x 25 inches. Brass plaque and COA label back stretcher. Not signed. Some minor in-painting, Some craquelure. Good condition.



SEG SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS ART POTTERY LANDSCAPE DESIGN LOW BOWL: Mustard yellow with incised tree decoration in brown black and white. Signed on base. Measures 8 ½ inches in diameter x 2 ¾ inches tall. Good condition.

JEAN FERDINAND MONCHABLON LANDSCAPE: Jean Ferdinand Monchablon (French 1855-1904).  Oil on canvas. Very detailed with cows grazing by a winding river with French village and skyline with church steeple. Colors of filter sunshine. Figure of woman in back field with a cow. Set in ca 1900 double gilt wood frame. Image 10 ½ inches x 14 inches. Measures 18 ½ inches x 22 inches overall. Signed lower right and number DE103 lower left. Brass plaque. Signed on back of canvas and titled View of Chatillon-Sur-Saone, partially obscured by patch. Old repair. Otherwise good condition. 

G. DE SANTIS PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN: Giuseppe De Sanctis (Napoli, Italy 1858-1924). Semi nude portrait of a young woman. Image 12 ½ inches x 10 ¼ inches. Wide gilt frame measures 22 inches x 19 ½ inches. Signed lower right in red and dated 1890. In-painted neck ribbon. Two small slits in canvas.

CHINESE HAN DYNASTY PAINTED POTTERY COCOON FOOTED VASE: Ovoid form, brightly pigments, swirled and painted banded designs. Small neck with a flared mouth. Measures 10 inches wide. Small chips on flared mouth. 

RUSSIAN SILVER GILT, 14KT GOLD & ENAMEL CUFF BRACELET: Ca 19th/20thcentury. Floral and vine enamel decoration in red, blue green and white on gray ground. Small size. Interior measurement 1 ¾ inches x 2 inches. Band 1 ¼ inches wide. Good condition. 

UNCLE TOM’S CABIN BOOK FIRST EDITION 1851: By Harriet Beecher Stowe Volumes 1 and 2 1851-1852 Published John P. Jewett & Company 1852, "Uncle Tom's Cabin, Or Life Among the Lowly," 2 Volumes Bound Together, By Harriet Beecher Stowe, Printed by John P. Jewett & Company, Boston, MA, About Fine. This is a first-edition copy of Stowe's most famous book, printed in two volumes bound together in this 7.5" x 5" book with original hardbound covers. Volume one has 312 pages and Volume two has 322 pages. This was the 25,000th copy produced of the book. It has the signed name of the original owner, "H R Blackington 1852”. There is normal wear to the cover and the interior has slight age toning and some foxing. "Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly," was first published as a serial in an antislavery paper during 1851-52. Many historians have ‘credited’ this novel with being the contributing factor to the Civil War. This incredible story portrays slave families being torn apart through being sold and resold by slave masters. This story had a polarizing reaction. Over 300,000 of the first edition had to be printed, but remarkably was banned in most of the American South. Fair condition.

SEVEN EARLY 19TH C MINIATURE REDWARE POTTERY PIECES: Includes 2 pitchers, jug, tea cup, handles jug, figurative rabbit and handles basket with yellow slip decoration. Most piece have some minor roughage or small chips. (Inventory 398-5).

SIX EARLY 19^TH C MINIATURE REDWARE POTTERY PIECES: Various forms with manganese glaze decoration. Include small deep dish/bowl, 2 pitchers, open jug, tall cylindrical pot ovoid penny bank. Overall good condition. Couple of small rim chips.

HANS WEGNER PAPA BEAR CHAIR: Hans Jørgensen Wegner (1914-2007). Original design ca 1950. Perhaps the most iconic chair designs by Wegner. The arms of the chair are like ‘great bear paws embracing you from behind’. Tufted back, walnut legs and arm ‘paws’. Label Furnituremakers DANISH, Control. Original wool tween upholstery, teak legs and “paws”. Hans Wegner was a world-renowned iconic Danish furniture designer. His high quality and thoughtful work, along with a concerted effort from several of his manufacturers, contributed to the international popularity of mid-century Danish design. His style is often described as Organic Functionality, a modernist school with emphasis on functionality. In his lifetime he designed over 500 different chairs, over 100 of which were put into mass production and many of which have become recognizable design icons. Good condition.