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5 French School Painting, 19th c. oil on wood panel of a "Courting Game," unsigned, 10 1/4" x 14 1/4", nice period frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $700-1,000 $1,150.00
15 Harrison Bird Brown, 1831-1915, CA/England, oil on canvas landscape by a stream, initial signed lower left, "HBB," 8 3/4" x 18", in gessoed gold frame. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection; Barridorf Galleries, Maine. Estimate $2,000-3,000 $2,070.00
22 William Shayer, Sr., English, 1879, oil on canvas of a coastal landscape with fisher folk looking at a fish on the sand, signed lower left, "W.Shayer,Sr. 1850", 14" x 16", "Geo. Romney & Co…London" address on canvas, restored, in a gold ornate frame. Provenance: A PA collector. Estimate: $2,500-5,000. $2,250.00
24 Wilhelm Alexander Meyerheim, 1815-1882, Germany, oil on canvas of a country family scene with a hunter resting by his horses and his dead catch by his side, signed lower left," W Meyerheim", 26 1/4" x 36", gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate: $6,000-9,000 $8,350.00
25 Two 18th/19th Century Oil on terracotta platters, landscapes of European scenes: one depicting a Dutch windmill winter scene with a skater on ice and the other, an Alpine scene with a tall waterfall with a mother and child walking on a bridge by two homes, 16 3/4" in diameter, in matching ornate period gilded frames, crackle to both. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate: $1,600-2,000. $1,725.00
35 Connecticut Cherry Oxbow Chest, shaped conforming molded edge top over oxbow case with blocked sides, fluted 1/4 columns & 4 drawers, gadrooned apron flanked by 4 ogee feet, old grungy surface, original brasses, 44" w x 21 1/2" d x 37 1/4" tall, late 18th century, probably the Hartford area of CT, some base restoration. Provenance: A southern NH, collection. Estimate $10,000-15,000 $9,775.00
51 Ben Austrian, 1870-1921, PA, (attributed), oil on canvas of 3 baby chicks, unsigned, 12 1/4" x 10", in a period frame. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000 $575.00
52 Philadelphia Chippendale Card Table, a rectangular molded edge fold over top above a single wide drawered conforming case encircled by carved gadrooned skirt supported by 4 molded square legs with carved bracket, old drawer bases, 31" case width x 30" t x 14 3/4" top depth, old refinish, done in the "Affleck," manner. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH & NJ estate. Estimate $5,000-8,000 $4,600.00
54 Large Serape Room Size Oriental Rug, overall geometric designs on a blue ground, fine weave with overall excellent condition, 19/20th century Persian, 11' x 18', an important Oriental rug. Provenance: A local NH collection. Estimate $25,000-35,000 $28,750.00
60 Gouri Paul Ivanov-Rinov, 1902-1966, Russia/Dublin, NH, oil on plaster board fantasy painting, "St. George & the Dragon, don for J.B Parker by Gouri P. Ivanov-Rinov, 1938," description on verso, monogram signed bottom center & signed on top of arch in Cyrillic, tomb stone top, 51" x 35 1/2", unframed. Provenance: A NY state collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000 $1,150.00
61 Gouri Paul Ivanov-Rinov, oil on plaster board fantasy painting, medieval battle scene with horses & warriors, "Inspired by J.S Parker, painted by Gouri Paul Ivanov-Rinov in the year of our Lord 1938, 15th day of Sept", noted on verso, signed lower center with his monogram, tomb stone top, 51" x 35 1/2", unframed. Provenance: A NY state collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000 $1,150.00
64 Serape Room Size Oriental Rug, a central multi-colored medallion on a brick field, overall minor wear, 9' 8" x 13' 5". Provenance: A southern NH rug collection. Estimate $15,000-25,000 $17,250.00
65 Talish Caucasian Scatter/Runner, overall design on blue field, red & cream borders, 3' 6" x 8' 7", 19/20th century. Provenance: A southern NH rug collection. Estimate $2,000-2,500 $2300.00
71 Dean Wolstenholme Sr., 1757-1837, United Kingdom, (Attributed), oil on wooden panel of 4 matching sporting paintings, all depicting hare hunting scenes with hunters on horseback and a white and a black greyhound in each, unsigned, 11 1/4" x 15", in matching wooden frames. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $20,000-30,000 $25,875.00
81 French Paint Decorated Tall Clock, rectangular bonnet top housing a brass face with enamel numerals. Time, strike & calendar movement, original brass pendulum, floral paint decoration on a red ground, the lower panel has an oval painted scene of a man & a woman fleeing from danger, 95 1/2" tall x 22" wide base, 8 1/2" deep, early 19th century. Provenance: A n Amherst, NH collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000 $2875.00
85 Eighteen/Nineteenth Century Portrait of a young gentleman with a red scarf & royal attire, "Findley Galleries, Michigan at Van Buren, Chicago, Ill," label on verso with, "Sir Henry Temple by Willum Wesswig," attribution, unsigned, 30" x 24 3/4", relined. Estimate $4,000-6,000 $4200.00
90 Karachoph Kazak Caucasian Scatter Rug, conforming geometric designs on a light blue field, 4' 1" x 8' 7", overall minor wear, 19th century. Provenance: A southern NH rug collection. Estimate $3,200-4000 $3700.00
93 Anthony Thieme, 1888-1945, Rockport, MA, oil on canvas of a Dutch landscape with a windmill, signed lower left, "A Thieme," 30" x 36", in a gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $9,000-12,000 $8625.00
94 Anthony Thieme, oil on canvas of a twin turret building by a canal, probably Amsterdam, signed lower left, "A Thieme," 24" x 29", in a gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $8,000-10,000 $11,900.00
95 Anthony Thieme, oil on paperboard of a Fall landscape in the country with a home, estate stamp on verso, "Anthony Thieme, Boston, MA," a partial gallery label, The Art Center, Ogunquit, ME," framed in a two-tone gold old frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500 $1725.00
96 Anthony Thieme, watercolor on paper of a harbor scene with a moored sailing vessel, signed lower right, "A Thieme," 18" x 27", newly framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $800-1,200 $1725.00
97 Anthony Thieme, 1888-1945, Rockport, MA, and G. Higgins, (student of Thieme), oil on canvas of a harbor scene with 2 sailing vessels moored, signed lower left, "A Thieme," and lower right, "G. Higgins," 25" x 30" sight, repair, framed. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $4,000-8,000 $4025.00
102 Hugo Ballin, 1879-1956, CA, NY, oil on canvas of a mythological type scene with a nude woman with her back exposed holding on to a hand coming out of a tree with 2 older bearded men, one is pointing towards the ground, signed lower left, "Hugo Ballin," 67" x 61", a gilded carved Stanford White designed frame, made by Newcomb Macklin. Provenance: Estimate $6,000-10,000 $7000.00
105 Queen Ann Tavern Table, a pine mitered bread board end top supported by a conforming maple base with shaped front and side aprons supported by 4 cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 47 3/4" long top x 25 3/4" high, 18/19th century American. Estimate $900-1,200 $1035.00
109 Shirvan Caucasian Scatter Rug, overall stylized flowers on a dark blue field, 3' 2" x 6' 1" long, overall minor wear, 19/20th century. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,700-2,200 $2000.00
113 William Lester Stevens, 1888-1969, MA, oil on masonite of a fishing village with boats moored, signed lower right, "W. Lester Stevens," 25" x 30", slight crack to board, matted & framed. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $5,500-8,000 $5750.00
114 Hudson River School, 19th century, oil on canvas of a gentleman fishing the river from a point, unsigned, 18" x 29", period frame, Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500 $2075.00
114A Nineteenth Century American School, oil on canvas of a Winter country landscape with people walking on the ice with a farm house, unsigned, 17" x 24 3/4", relined in a period frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,200-1,800 $1725.00
125 Frans Van Loo, 1838-1899, European, pair of oil on canvas church/castle wedding scenes, one signed lower right & the other signed lower left, "Frans Van Loo," 42" x 27", in matching frames. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000 $3450.00
130 Caucasian Runner Oriental Rug, overall latch hook lozenge design on a blue field, possibly Shirvan district, 3' 4" x 6' 7", overall good condition, Circa 1900. Provenance: A Nelson, NH collection. Estimate: $2000-3000. $2550.00
134 Karabaugh Caucasian Scatter Rug, three dark blue lozenges with internal latchook designs on a dark red field, 4' 4" x 6' 2", overall good condition, early 20thC. Provenance: A southern NH Estate. Estimate: $1,700-2,200. $2550.00
141 Thomas Bigelow Craig, ANA, 1849-1924, Pennsylvanian, oil on canvas of a pastoral scene with cows, "Early Autumn Pasture," titled and signed on verso, signed lower left, "Thos B. Craig," 30" x 25", beautiful gilt frame of the period, small fragment of frame missing. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $2,500-4,000 $2875.00
145 Hepplewhite 4-Way Splay Stand, maple & pine stand with a single drawer, tray top and 4 tapered legs, probably NH ca 1800, old refinish, 28 1/4" tall. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $400-600 $475.00
146 Vermont Hepplewhite 4 Drawer Chest, cherry & mahogany case with solid Birdseye maple drawers, unusual cutout apron connecting an applied bracket base, probably the northern Vermont area ca. 1800-1815, replaced brasses, refinished, 38" width x 20" deep x 38" tall. Provenance: A northern NH estate. Estimate $1,200-1,500 $1275.00
148 English Mahogany Chippendale Chest, molded edge serpentine top over a conforming case with 4 drawers flanked by stop fluted canted corners set on an applied bracket base, the top drawer is fitted with a writing slide and divided compartments, old post & rosette brasses are replaced, 36" case width x 22 1/2" deep x 33 1/2" tall, late 18th century, London, England. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,800 $1275.00
152 Leopold Schmutzler, 1864-1941, Germany, oil on canvas of a woman with a jug, signed upper right, " L. Schmutzler," 38" x 28", relined in ornate frame, possibly original. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $7,000-10,000 $9325.00
154 Pair of 19th century European School, oil on canvas paintings, of a maiden & a musician & a maiden & a parrot, both unsigned, 12 3/4" x 10 3/4" in matching period frames. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $2,500-3,500 $2875.00
155 Arthur Kampf, 1864-1950, German, oil on paper board portrait of a monk, signed lower right, " A Kampf," 20" x 14 1/4", profile painting of the same monk on verso, period frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,000-2,000 $1100.00
156 Continental School Painting, 18/19th century German oil on wood panel of a man seated at a table looking at his open tankard, illegibly signed with initials, "E.M.?,", circular label on verso, "K.K. Hofkunsthandlung S-812," 13" x 9 3/4", 19th century frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $700-1,000 $750.00
157 19th Century European oil on oak panel of a fisherman along a river, unsigned, 16" x 20 3/4" in old gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500 $1050.00
158 Paul Langlois, 1858-1906, France, attributed, oil on canvas of a European country landscape of a farm/mill by a river loch gate, signed lower right, (Langlois), 193/4" x 32", newer gold frame, lined. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,000-1,200 $1150.00
168 Tanaka Ryochei, 20th century, Japan, lot of 4 etchings, "Kyoto Alley," "Rose Garden," Thatched Roof #6," and "Pansy," all limited editions of 100, all pencil signed, matted & framed under glass, 9 1/2" x 8" overall. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300 $250.00
169 Antique 19th Century Chinese Robe, red with crane pattern, cross over style closing at the side, 5 circular hollow decorated gold (possibly real) buttons, sleeves are 21" long & fold on 9" mark, 18" wide, overall length 54 1/2" long, very good condition. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $4,000-6,000 $3500.00
170 Antique Silk Chinese Robe, gold & silver thread decoration on red & blue with bamboo floral embroidery with white trim separating blue & red fabric, two 15" long tassels hang from center closure ending in arrow point shape, sleeves are 16" long x 11" wide, 40" overall length, circa 1900, very good condition. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200 $950.00
171 Chinese Silk Robe, light blue with floral embroidery, white borders & sleeve cuffs with pagoda embroidered decoration, figures & butterflies on cuffs, sleeves 8" long x 13 3/8" wide, 39 1/2" overall length, 19th century borders & cuffs, 20th century body, ca. 1910-1930, good exterior condition, damage to interior lining. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000 $575.00
172 Chinese Silk Robe, white floral embroidery, with ginger jars & vases, male & female figures on cuffs, sleeves 10" long x 13" wide, 40" long overall length, 19th century borders & cuffs, 20th century bodies, ca. 1910-1930, good condition. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000 $575.00
180 James C. Cole, 1791-1867, Rochester, NH, Tall Clock, broken arch bonnet with 3 brass finials, painted iron dial with conk shell decorated corners signed , "J.C. Cole, Rochester," birch case with applied bracket base and remains of the old red paint, 7' 5 1/2" tall, 8 day time & strike works with old weights and pendulum. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $10,000-12,000 $12,500.00
187 William Henry Williamson, 1820-1883, United Kingdom, pair of oil on canvas seascapes depicting ships in a stormy port, 1 signed, "W. H. Williamson, 1870," lower left, 9 1/2" x 17 1/4", in matching wooden frames. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000 $3650.00
190 Alphonse Shelton, 1905-1976, American, oil on canvas seascape of a man painting while sitting on the rocks, "titled & described on verso, "W.P.A. 1936, Marine by Alphonse Shelton," 24" x 30", framed. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $6,000-9,000 $8050.00
193 William P. Bodwell, 1852-1940, Provincetown, MA charcoal and ink drawing on paper of "Crawford Notch, 1898" signed lower left "WPB, William P. Bodwell" along with poem, 24" x 17", matted and oak framed under glass. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate: $700-1,000. $750.00
194 18th/19th C. English Landscape, oil on canvas of a country scene with cows drinking from a river, unsigned, 18" x 23 1/4" newly framed. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate: $1,200-1,500. $1400.00
195 Watercolor on paper landscape of a fisherman's cabin on the river, unsigned, 14 3/4" x 23"sight, framed and matted under glass, American or English, 19thC. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000. $800.00
196 Eugene Louis Baron van Delft d'Eyssel, 1815-1877, Belgium, oil on canvas of a river landscape with a country lane and a boat, signed lower right "VanDelft", 24 1/4 " x 30" , in ornate period frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate: $1,200-1,900. $1275.00
197 Pair of William and Mary style side chairs: Tall caned backs with pierced and carved crests, caned seats over carved front stretchers and legs, block and turned stretchers, old finish, 55" tall, C1900. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate: $400-600. $475.00
199 19th Century Oil On Canvas Landscape of a cottage on a hill, unsigned, 28"x36", relined, ornate gold frame. Provenance: A PA Collection. Estimate: $2,000-3000. $2200.00
200 Florence Vincent Robinson, 1874-1937, Boston, MA, watercolor painting of two ladies walking in a continental village, signed lower right "Florence Robinson", 21" x 14 1/2" sight, matted and framed under glass. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate: $600-900. $650.00
206 Flemish School 18th/19thC Painting on oak panel of the "Martyrdom of St. Paul Maki and companions in Nagasaki Japan in 1597", unsigned, 31 1/2" x 24", restored, bracing to stabilize cracks and new black marbled frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate: $3,000-4000. $3450.00
208 Paul Manzoni, 20th C, Italy, oil on artist board of people working at a mill by a stream, signed lower left "Manzoni", 40" x 30", in a period gold frame with name plate. Provenance: A PA collector. Estimate: $1,400-2000. $1500.00
209 British School, 20th C., oil on canvas laid down on board of a damsel in distress being rescued, unsigned," Exhibited London 1999", inscribed on verso, 40" x 30", framed. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate: $900-1,200. $1050.00
210 Persian Sarouk Style Oriental Rug, overall floral designs set on a red ground, good overall condition, 8'9" x 13'10", C1940. Provenance: A Hopkinton, NH collection. Estimate: $1,000-1500. $1050.00
211 Thomas de Decker, Contemporary, Tombstone, AZ, oil on canvas painting, "Lilies and Friends," signed lower right, 28 1/2" x 30", framed. Provenance: From the artist. Estimate $2,500-4,000 $2075.00
226 Egyptian Pottery Plaque, showing an important man (pharaoh), on various symbols, 4 1/4" x 2", broken & reassembled, possibly ancient. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $300-500 $300.00
231 Continental School Painting, 19th century, oil on canvas of a Bishop in the garden with a dog, 17" x 15", period gilded frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500 $1150.00
238 AW Merrill, 20th Century, Concord, NH, composition of a Union Soldier with raised saber on horseback, (Gen. Sheridan), noted on lower left, " Drawn on birch bark and presented by E.W. Merrill, Concord, NH," and lower center, "Sheridan," 28" x 22" sight, frame. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $400-600 $475.00
241 19/20th Century Mediterranean Scene, watercolor/gouache on paper of peasants walking on a pathway with stairs alongside the ocean, initial signed lower left, "HBB," 18" x 10 1/2" sight, framed & matted under glass in a beautiful ornate gilt frame. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $500-750 $500.00
141 From July 2009 Sale. Stained Glass believed to be made by Donald MacDonald. MacDonald was born in 1841 in Glasgow, trained in London during the 1860’s and immigrated to the US to join the William McPherson & Co Studios in Boston which he later took over and changed into his name. During the 1870’s he was a leading exponent of the British Design Reform Movement. MacDonald's work was well known throughout New England. The McPherson/MacDonald studio had done most of the windows for Harvard's Memorial Chapel "The William Ellery Channing Memorial Window" in the Newton, MA, and the Presbyterian Church. The window in the National Arts Club (the former Samuel J. Tilden Mansion at 15 Gramercy Park South) may be seen in James L. Sturm's STAINED GLASS FROM MEDIEVAL TIMES TO THE PRESENT: Treasures to Be Seen in New York. Glass has been crated and all 11 pieces are shown photographed individually and then combined together for a sense of what the window would like installed. Please note: many of the painted details in the glass cannot be seen in the photos. In excellent condition. Estimate $7000-$10,000 $3000.00