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The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique, Fine Art and Sporting Auction Saturday October 17th at 10am
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, 50 Jaffrey Road,  Peterborough NH
 

 

1              "Consulate of the United States of America," oil on oak panel depicting a spread wing eagle, shield & flag with a banner," E Pluribus Unum," 14" x 20", set in a lemon gold frame, probably done by a sign maker ca. 1900. Provenance: A Cape Cod collection. Estimate $300-500

2              Primitive Painting, 18/19th century of a man & woman walking their dog, painted in a circle, 13 1/4" x 13 1/4", in a period frame, American/English. Provenance: A VT collection. Estimate $600-900

3              Primitive Painting, 19th c. American oil on canvas of a parade on a wooded country lane, "Goupil & Co. #366, NY," canvas mark on verso, 14" x 161/4", wooden frame. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $800-1,200

4              William Preston Phelps, 1848-1923, NH, oil on canvas landscape of a woodsy waterfall, signed lower right, "WP Phelps," 18" x 12", gessoed gold frame. Provenance: An Eastern MA collection. Estimate $4,000-7,000

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

6              Mahogany Queen Ann Breakfast Table, oval drop leaf top, 4 turned legs (2 swing), ending in pad feet, 39" long x 41" open x 28 1/2" tall, 18th c. England, some edge repairs. Provenance: A Troy, NH estate. Estimate $400-700

7              Aiden Lassell Ripley, 1896-1969, MA/NY, gouache/mixed media on paper-board, dedicated & signed bottom edge, "To Tap from Aiden," sketch for "Grouse Run," with other notations on verso, sketch for a sporting magazine article, 10" x 14", framed & matted under glass. Provenance: William Tapply estate, Hancock, NH; H.G. (Tap) Tapply, former associate Editor for "Field and Stream" and friend of A.L. Ripley. Estimate $6,000-9,000

8              Jack Murray, 1889-1965. MA/NY, signed print, "Beyond the North Wind," dedicated lower right, "To Tap from Jack Murray, 1947," 8 1/8" x 11 3/8" sight, matted & framed under glass. This design was used for his famous 'Migratory Bird," hunting stamp. Provenance: William Tapply estate, Hancock, NH; H.G. (Tap) Tapply, former associate Editor for "Field and Stream" and friend of Jack Murray. Estimate $300-500

9              Philip Russell Goodwin, 1882-1935, Mamaroneck, NY, wooden, (appears to be poplar,) carving of a bear climbing over a rock, carved signature, "Philip Goodwin," on the rear of the rock, old dark finish with a few abrasions, 8 1/4" tall x 8 1/2" wide. Provenance; A NH sporting collection. Estimate $700-1,000

10             Edward Armfield, 1817-1896, United Kingdom, pair of oil on canvas paintings of hunting dogs, one is signed lower right, "E Armfield," 12" x 16 1/8", in matching gold period frames. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000

11             "Good Friends," oil on board of a cat and a dog on a stoop,  unsigned ca. 1800, appears to have the original frame, American, 10 1/4" x 8". Provenance: A Cape Cod, MA collection. Estimate $300-500

12             Carved Empire Style Settee, panel upholstered back with carved and turned crest rail, carved scrolled arms terminating in an inlaid and carved front rail supported by wing carved hairy paw feet, 80 1/2" wide x 25" deep x 33 1/2" tall back, late 19th c. American. Provenance: A Swansey, NH estate. Estimate $400-700

13             Antique Room Size Kerman Oriental Rug, central blue medallion on a red floral ground with multiple borders, overall wear, Persian, late 19th early 20th century, 9' 9" x 12' 11". Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500

14             Alvin Fisher, 1792-1863, MA, oil on canvas landscape of a figure painting a White Mountain scene while resting on a river shore, signed lower left, "AF 1857," titled and dedicated on verso, "Mt. Jefferson, on Rte from Gorham to the Glens House, NH," canvas mark, "J.J. Adams, 9 West Washington st., Boston," 2 repairs, period gold gessoed frame, 24 1/2" x 20". Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $10,000-15,000

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

16             Benjamin Champney, 1817-1907, MA/NH, oil on canvas of a river woodland Fall scene, signed lower left, "B. Champney," 10" x 16", cleaned & relined, period gold frame. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000

17             Nicolay Tysland Leganger, 1832-1905, NY/NH, oil on canvas, "Afternoon at West Ossipie, NH (Ossipie Mountains, White Pond), NTL 1887," titled & initialed on verso, signed lower left, "NT Leganger," 18" x 30", period framed. Provenance: A Cape Cod, MA collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000

18             Canterbury, NH Shaker Rocker, 3 slat ladder-back side chair, remains of old taped seat, grungy old surface, crack/break in left stile at the seat, also damage to front tip of one rocker, 42" tall, mid 19th century, NH. Provenance: A Southern NH attic.

19             Painted Decorated Game Board, folding board with one side a red, black & yellow Parcheesi game, the other side a red & black checker board surrounded by a green/black border, 20" x 20" when open, 19th century American. Provenance: a Southern NH collection. Estimate $400-700

20             Antique Serape Room Size Rug, strong central medallion set on an ivory field with multiple borders, overall good condition, 10' 4" x 14' 5", late 19th century Northwestern Persia. Provenance: A NH Oriental rug collection. Estimate $28,000-35,000

21             Old Master School, 18th C. oil on canvas/laid down on canvas, of Dante and friends going to paradise with angel greeting him, unsigned, 42" x 51", in need of restoration, old frame.  Provenance: Sawyer Tavern Homestead, Keene, NH collection. Estimate: $1,500-2,500.

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.

23             19th C. European oil on wood panel of a gypsy man with two children, unsigned. 12 3/4" x 10 1/2". Provenance: A Shrewsbury, MA collection.  Estimate: $400-500.

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: $7,500-9,000

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.

26             French Dome Top Trunk, leather covered with brass tack decoration and finely crafted brass escutcheon and corner bracing, 3' 31/4" long x 21 1/2" deep x 19 1/2" high, 17/18th century French, some losses to the leather. Provenance: A Lyndeboro, NH estate. Estimate $400-700

27             English Regency Pier Table, mahogany veneer on pine with painted lion figural front columns, resting on a shaped plinth base, 50 1/2"w x 25 1/2" d x 34 1/4" tall, old mahogany top appears to have been changed in the 19th century, some losses.  Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $1,200-1,600.

28             Caucasian Runner Oriental Rug, overall floral design on a red ground with multiple boards, good overall condition with fringes sewn on later, early 20th century, 13' x 4', repaired patch in the border at one end. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

29             Kashan Scatter Oriental Rug, floral designs on a rose ground, good condition, with a fine weave, early 20th century, 6' 8 1/4" x 4' 3 1/4". Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate: $600-1000.

30             Franz Kline, 1910-1969, NY, ink on paper abstract, signed lower right "Kline", in pencil. 12 1/2" x 16" sight. Framed and matted under glass. Water staining on right edge? Provenance: A NY collection. Estimate: $30,000-50,000.

31             Donald Hugo Stoltenberg (1927-?), Wisconsin, "Terminal Interior," oil on canvas, signed lower right, "Stoltenberg 61", gallery label on verso with description, "Kanagis Gallery, Boston, MA", 36"x50". Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection. Estimate: $300-500.

32             Fanny Hillsmith, 1911-2007, NY, NH, oil on canvas, "The Lilac Room," signed lower right, "Egan Gallery, NY" label with title on verso, 25"x31", framed. A NH Collection. Estimate: $1,000-2,000

33             Jacques Hnizdovsky, 1915-1985, NY, limited edition woodcut on paper, signed on bottom, "Hnizdovsky: Field, woodcut 1962, AP 14/20," framed under glass, 23 1/2" x 39". Provenance: a Boston, NH collection. Estimate $500-700

34             Chen Chi, 1912-2005, NY, China, watercolor on paper landscape of a winter park scene (possibly Central Park) signed lower left, in Chinese characters and "Chen Chi, 1950," 18" x 23 1/2" sight, framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500

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

36A         Paint Decorated Dome Top Box, New York State Area, early 19th century, probably by one of the tole painters, 24" w x 11 1/2" tall, missing one bail handle at the end. This is an important original condition example, interior lined with old wall paper. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $8,000-12,000

36             Nantucket Basket, hand carved swing handle, 9" diameter x 6" tall, old color, minor body breaks, 19/20th century, Nantucket, MA. Provenance: a Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $600-900

37             Brass & Wire Fireplace Fender, stamped, "Howard & Morse, manufact. NJ," on brass rail, 42" wide x 12 1/2" tall, 19th century, rare American signed fender. Provenance: Sawyer Tavern, Keene, NH. Estimate $300-500

38             Ivory Tusk, probably walrus, decorated with woman's bust encircled with leaves ending in roses, 25" long, break in center, late 19th century, American or Continental. Provenance: Sawyer's Tavern, Keene, NH. Estimate $800-1,200

39             Chauncey Foster Ryder, 1868-1949, NY, NH, oil on canvas of French Haystacks in Winter, signed lower right, "Chauncey F. Ryder," 20" x 24", probably the original gold frame. Provenance: A Lyndeboro, NH collection. Estimate $4,000-7,000

40             Aldro Thompson Hibbard, NA, 1886-1972, MA, VT oil on canvas of Mt. Monadnock Winter scene, signed lower right, "A.T. Hibbard," 2 estate stamps on verso, 18" x 25", matted & framed. Provenance: A Leominster, MA collection. Estimate $8,000-12,000

41             Charles Curtis Allen, ANA, 1886-1950, MA, VT, oil on canvas, "Mt. Monadnock in Winter," gallery label on verso, "Peter Pelletier," unsigned , 18" x 24", old gilded frame with a black liner. Provenance: a Leominster, MA collection. Estimate $600-1,000

42             Charles Curtis Allen, oil on canvas of "MT. Mansfield," Vermont, signed lower right, "Chas Curtis Allen, " label on verso, "Young Fine Arts gallery, " 14" x 22" sight, framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A Leominster, MA collection. Estimate $300-700

43             Charles Curtis Allen, oil on artist board, VT hills in Autumn, signed lower right, "Chas Curtis Allen," label on verso, "Young Fine Arts," 18" x 24", new gold frame. Provenance: A Leominster, MA collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500

44            Bijar Room Size Oriental Rug, central medallion on a red ground, good overall condition, early 20th century, 11' 9" x 8' 8". Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500

45            Lesghi Oriental Scatter Rug, 3 central stars surrounded by multiple borders, early 20th century, some ripple wear at one end & 3 small patches at the other end, 38" x 53". Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $600-800

46            Queen Ann Drop Leaf Table, a square maple top above a conforming base supported by 4 straight shaped legs ending in raised pad feet, old finish, 18th century Eastern, MA. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $600-1,200

47            Jules Moignez, 1835-1894, France, bronze pair of hunting dogs walking, a Pointer and a Spaniel, both with original gold surface. Pointer is 12" long x 7 3/4" high, Spaniel is 13 1/2" long x 7 3/4" high, both signed, "J. Moignez," on edge of base with inset wooden base covers. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $1,500-1,800

48            Jules Moignez, bronze of a "Running Bird," among the grass, signed "J. Moignez," on the base, 13" long x 7 1/4" high, original surface, missing board under base, 19th century France. Provenance: A So. NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500

49            Jules Moignez, bronze of a partridge among the reeds, signed, "J. Moignez," on the base, 13" tall x 11" long, 19th century French, original wooden inset under base, some cleaning of surface. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1.000-1,500

50            Gerard Rutgers Hardenberg, 1855-1915, NJ, oil on canvas of a salmon, signed lower left, "Herard H. Hardenberg," 20" x 38", in a period wooden frame. Provenance: A VT collection purchased from a descendent of Drury W. Sidebottom, a NYC attorney and personal friend of the artist, who was the great grandson of the founder of Rutgers University, Estimate $3,000-4,000

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

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

53            Shirvan Oriental Scatter Rug, central red medallion on a blue field surrounded by geometric design and a striped border, 39" x 59", 19/20th century Caucasian, a few small holes, bright colors & relatively good condition. Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $800-1,200

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

55            Cherry Serpentine Top Candle stand,  a molded edge tip top above a turned ball form shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs ending in snake feet, 27" tall, 18th century CT, refinished. Provenance: a Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $500-800

56            George Loring Brown, 1814-1889, MA, oil on canvas painting of "Double Head Mt. Afternoon, Jackson, NH from Nature by Geo. L Brown, 1877," titled & signed on verso & signed & dated lower right, 11" x 15", newer gold frame. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $3,000-4,000

57            "Gale River, Franconia, NH," Painting, oil on canvas, unsigned but titled on verso, Autumn river scene with a fisherman, 18" x 13", original pierced gilded frame, as found condition. Provenance: a Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $400-700

58            Benjamin Champney, 1817-1907, MA/NH, oil on canvas painting titled, "Lakeside Grazing," with the mountains in the distance, signed left, "B. Champney, 1867," 20" x 30", original molded & gilded frame in excellent condition, appears to be one of his fine Continental scenes. Professionally cleaned & conserved. Provenance: A Northern MA collection, the Charles Godwin Gallery, see label on verso. Estimate $12,000-16,000

59            Daniel Charles Grose, 1838-1900, District of Columbia, Canada, landscape of a waterfall along side a home, signed lower left, "D.C. Grose, 1870," in a gessoed period frame, relined. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $800-1,200

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

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

62            George DeForest Brush, 1855-1941, NYC, Dublin, NH, set of 6 framed pencil drawings of figures , 3 are signed in pencil on the lower edge, matted & framed under glass, 25" x 28" overall. Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000

63            Boisselot Grand Piano, rosewood and Mahogany, serial #34003, some restoration, 6' 5" circ 1870, Marseille, France, report by William Faller Piano Service included. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $700-1,000

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

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

66            Aaron Draper Shattuck, NA, 1832-1928, CT, NH, oil on canvas laid on board, landscape of "Herding Cattle in New England, 1870," see verso, signed lower left, "A.D. Shattuck," 11" x 16". Provenance: A MA collection, signed certificate of provenance by Katherine Stuart Emigh, his grand-daughter attached to back, Sterling and Francine Clarif Art Institute, #226/75.. Estimate $6,000-8,000

67            Mahogany Sheraton Sofa, straight back sloping arms ending in turned carved reeded arms, all supported by 3 shaped turned legs, 78" long, ca. 1800, Massachusetts. Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500

68            Mahogany Chippendale Mirror, with pierced shell crest, old mirror glass surrounded by gold edge, 36" Tall, minor ear veneer damage, 18th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $600-900

69            Mahogany Double Pedestal Banquet Table, molded edge top over a stacked ring form shaft supported by 4 sabu form legs ending in brass toe casters, 44 1/2" wide x 77 1/2" long including antique leaf, additional plywood leaf 44" wide, 28 1/2" tall, 19th century English. Provenance: A Dublin, NH estate. Estimate $2,500-3,500

70            Edward Chalmers Leavitt, 1842-1904, RI, oil on canvas still life with game birds, signed lower left, "E.C. Leavitt, 1889, Providence RI, USA," 30" x 16", in a newer wooden frame. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $1,400-1,800

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

72            Firearm: A.H. Fox Double Barrel Shot Gun, serial #89408, model "B", 30" barrels, "Sterling Worth, " 12 ga. double triggers, small dent, re-blued, stock crack & minor losses, left ejector does not work. Provenance; A Greenfield, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

73            Firearm: "SN" Browning 12 ga. Pump Shot Gun, serial #23394, 26" barrel, crack in fore grip, pre 1967. Provenance; A Greenfield, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

74            Fire Arm: Winchester model 94 Carbine 30-30, Lyman Peepside - dovetailed rear side is missing, serial #1715782-20" barrel, made after 1925, standard walnut stock. Provenance; A Greenfield, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

75            Redmond Stephens Wright, 1903-1991, CA, oil on board, "On The Golf Course," signed lower right, "R. Stephens Wright," 10" x 12". Provenance: A northern NH collection. Estimate $600-800

76            Pen and Ink Drawing on paper of a man getting ready to swing at a golf ball, signed lower right, "L.F," 13 3/4" x 9 3/4"sight, framed & matted under glass, some foxing & staining, probably early 20th century. Provenance: A northern NH collection. Estimate $100-200

77            Peter Stretch Tall Clock, 8 day brass works, signed on the lower edge of the brass dial, " Peter Stretch, Philadelphia," time, strike & calendar movement, walnut case with old finish and a bulls eye window, fine condition overall. Peter Stretch was the second fully corroborated clock maker in Philadelphia in 1702, 92 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Hershey, PA collector, Pook & Pook Auctioneers, exhibited at the "Lancaster County Tall Clocks," March 1993, #4. Estimate $18,000-24,000

78            Ornate Brass Clock wrought & Cast, highly embellished case with faces, applied angels, scrolled & pad feet, a circular enameled black on white enameled face with cracks, unsigned apparently French time & strike works, 27" tall. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $300-500

79            Banjo Clock, Reproduction, eagle finial, unsigned painted iron face with time key wind, reverse painted throat glass flanked by brass frets, Mt. Vernon reverse painted lower tablet, early 20th century, old finish, 43 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Lyndeboro, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000

80            Daniel Pratt Jr., Shelf Clock, time & strike movement, mahogany veneered case flanked by columns top & bottom, 34: tall, Pratt label glued inside to back boards, cracked mirrored lower tablet. Provenance; A Lyndeboro, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

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

82            Pair of Walnut Backed Stools, shaped crest over upholstered backs & seats, vase & ring turned legs connected by turned front and medial stretchers  ending in ball feet, some worm damage & break to one leg, hand made crewel upholstery by C. Morgan, Amherst College Art Department Head, 17th Century Continental. Provenance: Sawyer's Tavern Keene, NH. Estimate $400-600

83            Eugene Aizelin, 1821-1902, France, bronze statue of "Penelope," inscribed on front bottom & inscribed, "Ene Aizelin," on side, 24 1/4" tall, dark brown patina, damage to shaped marble base. Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $1,200-1,800

84            Mathurin Moreau, 1822-1912, France, pair of bronze classical figures of women, one with flower in her arms, the other with a garland over an arm & a flower in her hand, both aprox. 14 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500

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

86            After Bruegel The Elder, Northern European School, 17/18th century oil on vellum laid down on wood panel of a village street scene with the villagers helping the poor & hungry, unsigned, 15 1/4" x 21 1/2" , period frame. Provenance A PA collection. Estimate $4,500-7,000

87            French Fruitwood Server, a bread board ended top above a conforming case with 2 horizontal drawers above 2 shaped panel cupboard doors above a shaped carved apron supported by 2 front carved cabriole legs, original hand weave, old refinish. Provenance: A Chesterfield, NH collection. Estimate $2,500-3,500

88            Bijar Room Size Oriental Rug, central medallion set on a dark  red floral field, good  condition,  20th century, 10' 1/2" x 13' 1". Provenance: A Rivermead, Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000

89            Persian Scatter Rug, a central medallion on a light red field, Farrahan District, 86" x 57", early 20th century. Provenance: A Lyndeboro, NH estate. Estimate $400-700

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

91            Fahrola Kazak Scatter Rug, prayer motif, 2 multi-diamond shaped lozenges on a dark red field, 3' 9" x 5' 3", overall wear, mid 19th century. Provenance: A southern NH rug collection. Estimate $2,800-3,500

92            Mahoganized Grain Painted Corner Cupboard, 2 part, carved dental molded crest above 2 arched paneled doors with a keystone arch molding surround and flanked by fluted pilasters top and base, above a 2 raised panel door base, top doors open to reveal red painted shaped shelves, 61 1/2" w x 25" deep x 86" high, 18th century PA. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,800-2,500

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

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 $10,000-12,000

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

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

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

98            Maple New Hampshire Tall Chest, 6 drawers tall with the top drawer divided in 3 parts, the center having a fan carving, older finish, crown molding has original dark surface, base repainted to match, replaced brass, 35 1/2" case width x 56 1/2" tall, good tall base, 18/19th century. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000

99            Victor DeGrailley, 1804-1889, France, attributed, oil on canvas painting of 2 people having a picnic on top of Mt. Washington looking towards Mt. Jefferson, NH, unsigned, 1 of 2 known images, the other a smaller version in the NH Historical Society, Nos. on verso, B-98 + N461, 21 1/2" x 29", period gilded frame. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $12,000-18,000

100          Primitive Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas painting of a young man in a black coat and white neck tie, early 19th century American, 14 1/2" x 11 1/4", period gilded frame. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection

101          Pair of Primitive Portraits, oil on canvas of a gentleman & his wife, no apparent signature, relined, on the original stretchers, unknown subjects, appears to be American, 24" x 19", mahogany molded frames may be original or a t least from the period, appear to be 18th century, mid-Atlantic area. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH & NJ Americana estate. Estimate $2,500-5,000

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

103          Russell Smith, 1812-1896, PA, oil on paper landscape, "Fence & Cabin," unsigned, identified on verso, with, "Vose Gallery, Boston, MA," label and "David David Inc., PA," gallery labels, 11" x 15 1/2" framed. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $2,500-4,500

104          Maple Queen Ann Tall Chest, 5 drawers tall split top drawer, 36" case width, 51" tall, old finish, replaced brass, some lip damage, 18th century New England. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $1,500-2,500

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

106          Lesghi Caucasian Scatter Rug, 3 star form lozenges on a brick/brown field, 3' 7" x 4' 6", overall minor wear, early 20th century. Provenance: A southern NH rug collection. Estimate $1,500-2,000

107          Lesghi Caucasian Scatter Rug, 2 camel color star form lozenges on a light field 56" x 41", 19th century, as found. Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $100-200

108          Kuba Style Caucasian Scatter Rug, overall stylized flowers on a light blue field, 70" x 43", edge wear & fringe damage, early 20th century. Provenance:  A Swanzey, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

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

110          Curly Maple Slant Front Desk, a fold down lid opens to reveal cubby over drawer interior above 4 drawers supported by Hepplewhite cut out bracket base, lip damage to cleats & bottom drawer, 37 1/2" wide x 41" 1/2" tall, replaced brass, refinished, early 19th century New England. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,800-2,500

111          Queen Ann Mirror, Shaped crest with gilded concave shell, mahogany veneer on pine, 28 3/4" tall, American or English mid 18th century, small repairs. Provenance: A Cape Cod, MA collection. Estimate $200-400

112          Mahogany Sheraton Three Part Secretary, double glazed door upper section over double blind door center section with stacked drawer interior over a banded 3 drawer base with fold down writing surface, all set on 4 turned legs, New England ca. 1810, brasses have been changed, 44 1/4" w x 86 1/2" t x 19 1/4" deep, older refinished condition. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $800-1,200

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

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 $1,800-2,500

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

115          Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch, 14k yellow gold case, hallmarked keystone, #6193212; 17 jewel works marked, "Concord Watch Co., Swiss," face marked, Tiffany & Co.," gold numbers, second hand, appears to be running, 1 3/4" diameter, mid-20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $700-1,200

116          Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Porringer, "# 5050A, 108, 925-1000," pierced decoration on handle, 4 3/4" diameter, original bag, 20th century. Provenance: A Keene, NH estate. Estimate $200-400

117          Tiffany Gold Iridescent Glass Bowl, a swirl shaped body, 8" top diameter, 3" tall, etched on base, "L.C.T Favrille," polished pontil, late 19th century. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $900-1,200

118          Tiffany Sterling Silver Knives, 10, "Persian," pattern, marked, "Tiffany & Co, Sterling pat. 1872," 8" long, probably for butter or fruit. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-400

119          Tiffany & Co. Ivory Dresser Set, 11 pieces: powder jar 3 1/4" tall, nail burnisher 6" long, dresser tray 7 3/4" long, hat whisk 6" long, oval hand mirror, 9" long, boot brush 9" long, clothes brush 7" long, shoe horn, hair brush 9 1/4" long, nail file & button hook, blue ink decorated with oval, "MLD," early 20th century. Provenance: A NY state collection. Estimate $800-1,200

120          Tiffany & Co. Brass Travel Clock, French made with modern German movement, 5" wide. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-150

121          Two Pieces of Persian Metal ware, a bronze box with raised decoration and lettering, 7" wide x 4" deep x 3" tall, wooden interior and 7" tall vase with polychrome enamel decoration.  Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-200

122          Oscar Y.de K. Socee, 1871-1945, Romania, his artist's studio sign, old enamel on iron, his obituary from Augusta, ME newspaper and his sons Swiss calling card, 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-200

123          French Marble Mantle Clock, classical style with 4 columns, decorated with gilt bronze capitals, face & pendulum, 17 1/2" tall, back cover to works missing, some edge roughage, 19th century. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $300-500

124          Six Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, 4 sides, 2 arms, carved swag & tassel shield backs, over upholstered black leather seats, beaded tapering front legs ending in 2 spade feet, 19/20th century, American or English. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $600-900

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

126          Eighteen Century Portrait of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," oil on canvas unsigned, Continental, 36" x 27 1/2", restored, framed. Provenance:  A PA collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000

127          Oak Armoire, arched cornice molding above a 2 door case, doors with shaped panels, carved shaped skirt flanked by country shaped feet, 63" wide X  95 1/2" tall, 19th century French. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $500-900

128          Miniature Oval Portrait on Porcelain of a Woman, in ornate carved gilded frame, portrait 3 1/4" tall, frame 8 1/2" tall, 19thC, France, no visible signature.  A Massachusetts Collection. Estimate: $300-500.

129          Kurd Caucasian Scatter Rug, two latch hook lozenges on a brick field, 66" x 44", 19th/20th C. Provenance: A Lyndeborough, NH Estate.  Estimate: $200-400.

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.

131          Shirvan Caucasian Scatter Rug, double rows of latch hook lozenges on a blue field, 58" x 39", worn and some edge and end losses. 19th/20th C.  Provenance: A Swanzey, NH Estate. Estimate: $200-300.

132          Moghan Caucasian Scatter Rug, overall multi colored lozenges on a medium red field, 4' x 7' 4", 19thC., minor wear. Provenance: A Nelson, NH Estate.  Estimate: $1,900-2500.

133          Hamadan Runner, overall boteck design on a red field, 31" x 100", 20th C. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH Estate. Estimate: $300-400.

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: $2,200-2,500.

135          Two Worn Oriental Scatter Rugs: A) Bijar- overall design on an ivory field 49" x77", worn/losses, L19th C. B) Caucasian prayer-worn/losses, L19th C., 42" x 75". Estimate: $200-300

136          Hepplewhite Chest of Four Drawers, cherry case 38 3/4 "w x 35 1/2" tall, set on flaring French feet, refinished, period brasses, Southern New England, ca. 1800. Provenance: A Southern NH Collection. Estimate: $1,500-2,000

137          Inlaid Jewelry Box, multiple inlaid box with lift top containing a mirror and lift out shelf, American early 20th century, 13 1/2" w x 8 1/4" tall, old refinished condition. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $200-300

138          Portsmouth Sheraton Chest of 4 drawers, bow front with 4 mahogany veneered drawers set in a maple case, turned columns and legs, shaped back splash, 41 1/2" x 20" d x 38 1/4" h, pencil signed on back boards, "W. Drake, Portsmouth, NH," old refinish, appears to have the original brasses. Provenance: A Cape Cod, MA collection. Estimate $800-1,200

139          Wayne Beam Morrill, 1923-, MA, oil on board of a summer flowered lane leading to the sea, signed lower left, "Wayne Morrell," identified & signed on verso, "Near Rouan, France, Oct 1989 by Wayne Morrell," 24" x 36" framed. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000

140          Sheraton Maple Tall Post Bed, 4 reeded posts, 44" tall, rope rails, replaced flat tester, 73" x 44" rail lengths, NH ca. 1800, old refinished condition. Provenance; A Boston, MA and Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000

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

142          Charles E. Buckler, 1869-1953, New England, oil on canvas landscape of a Vermont mountain scene with a lazy river, signed lower center, "C.E. Buckler," 24" x 30", in a painted wooden frame. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $600-1,000

143          Edward L. Custer, 1837-1881, MA, oil on canvas landscape of a Swiss lake scene with mountains and a man walking along his pack mule, signed lower left, "E.L. Custer, " 26" x 40", cleaned & lined in ornate period gilt frame. Provenance: A Ct collection. Estimate $2,500-4,000   

 144            Charles Wilson Knapp, 1822-1900, Philadelphia, PA, oil on canvas landscape of a river winding through mountains with a man walking along the bank, signed lower right "CWK", 24" x 42", probably the original gilded frame upper right and lower center restoration. Provenance: A MA collection.  Estimate 2500-4000.

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

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

147          Brian Coole, 1939-, US/UK, oil on board of the New Orleans "Eclipse," side wheeler, signed lower right, Brian Coole," identified "Eclipse," lower center, 17 3/4" x 20 1/2", framed. Provenance: Sawyer Tavern Homestead, Keene, NH. Estimate $1,000-2,000

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

149          Bronze & Gilded Mantle Clock, a bronze figure of a seated hunter above an arched ornate gilded case, inset with a white enamel face with black Roman numerals, time & strike movement, all set in front on leafy scrolled feet flanking a floral drop, missing pendulum, 17 1/2" t, 19" w, 19th century French. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $500-800

150          " Baker" Mahogany Banquet Table, banded top edge over a turned shaft ending in a platform with 4 reeded saber legs ending in brass toe casters, 107" long including single leaf, 50" wide x 29" tall, 20th century, stamped, "Baker." Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200

151          Pair of Bristol Glass Covered Mugs, each decorated on front with oval scenes of a couple courting (pornographic scene), the lids decorated, one has been repaired, crack to body, 9 1/2" tall, 18/19th century England. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH and NJ Americana collection. Estimate $300-500

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

153          Frans Bakker, 1871-1944, Netherlands, oil on canvas still life of flowers in a vase, signed lower right, Frans Bakker, canvas label on verso, "H. Gonkel Jr. & Zoon, Amsterdam," 24" x 16", in a newer frame. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $600-1,000

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

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

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

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

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

159          Mahogany Tip Top Breakfast Table, a molded edge top over a cone shaped turned shaft supported by 4 saber legs ending in brass toe castors, 52" wide, 40" deep, 29" tall, 19th century English. Provenance: A Wilton, NH collection. Estimate $400-700

160          Primitive 19th Century Painting, oil on canvas of dogs attacking a nursing fox, unsigned, 10 3/4" x 13" framed. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $400-700

161          Three Art Medals: Ernesta Robert-Merignac, 20th century, France, lot of 2 depicting women from different French regions, "Olonnaise,' and "Limousine," both signed, "E.R. Merignac." "B. Moria?," signed art medal depicting a barefoot woman sewing. A & B aprox. 2 1/2 x 1 3/4". Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $200-400

162          Emil Andre Boisseau, 1842-1923, France, bronze art medal, 3" tall double side, front with a warrior protecting a family & home, "La Defense du Foyer," signed lower right, dated lower left, 1915. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-200

163          Chinese Room Size Oriental Rug, scatter floral design on a tan field with a blue floral border, 9' x 14' 5", early 20th century, some wear & spotting. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

164          Pair of Bronze Vases, handled, 6" tall, bulbous body with flared neck, set with gold & brass flowers, silver birds & leaves, some cold painted, early 20th century Chinese. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

165          Bronze & Brass Footed Jardinière, raised brass birds, peony & lily, cold painted lily & leaves and inlaid brass river, elephant head handles on a shaped bronze body supported by 4 scrolled feet, 8 1/2" tall, early 20th century Chinese. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $500-900

166          Pair of Bronze & Mixed Metal Vases, raised blooming trees & birds, 14 1/2" tall, 19/20th century Chinese. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

167          Two Pieces of Chinese China, both floral, orange decorated red & gold on a cream back ground; 7 1/4" tall floral decorated pitcher and a 14 1/2" vase made into a lamp, not drilled, early 20th century Chinese. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

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

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

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

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

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

173          Two 18th Century Chinese Paintings on plaster, depicting 5 female ancestors 32 3/4" x 19" sight; the other of 10 men in various professions, 27 1/4"  21 1/2" sight, both in matching frames under glass, as found condition. Provenance: A VT collection. Estimate $900-1,500

174          Pair of Polychrome Ginger Jars and Four Sauce Dishes, jars dark blue back ground decorated with birds and flowers, 7 1/2" tall. The octagonal sauce dishes aqua background with pastel circles, 6" diameter, edge roughage, 20th century Chinese. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300

175          Japanese Watercolor on Paper of a country river scene with sailing vessels & holes, signed lower right in Japanese characters, 23" x 17 1/8" sight, framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300

176          Pair of Tall Covered Vases, baluster form with foo dog finial, aqua background with peopled panels, marked with characters on bottom, 12 1/2" tall, 20th century Chinese. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300

177          Maple Queen Ann High Boy, 5 drawer top section with split top drawer, has a newer bracket base and top board added, the bottom section has had a newer top board Added as well, 1 wide drawer over 3 drawers, the center one is scooped in the Massachusetts style, 39 1/2" w x 20" deep x 90 1/2" when together, overall refinishing, brasses replaced. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200

178          Sketch Book & Artist's Scrap Book: the sketch book with watercolors by Maggie S. Pitcher, 5" x 7", 19/20th century, British. The sketch book with works & landscapes of various artists including Maria Emma Smith Gray, 1787-1876, British. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $200-300

179          Darius Cobb, 1834-1919, MA oil on canvas landscape of a still pond at the base of a mountain, signed lower left, "Darius Cobb 1906," 14" x 18", framed,  repaired, various pencil inscriptions noted on the stretcher. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $500-800

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

181          Two Pieces of Staffordshire historical blue & white china, "I & W Ridgeway;" a 7" plate "Beauties of America," Insane Hospital Boston and a 12 1/2" platter, "Hospital Boston," with discoloration, 19th century England. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $1,000-11,500

182          Victorian Girandole Mantle Set, 3 pieces marked, "Boston Cathedral, pat. 1849," gilded metal with crystal drops on stepped marble bases, shows, Appleton Chapel at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 19th century. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $1000-1200

183          Mahogany Cheval Mirror, oval swivel mirror with bow tie carving on the crest set in a cabriole leg stand & rotating paw feet, 6' 2" tall, early 20th century, old finish. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $300-500

184          Mahogany Dressing Table with mirror, oval swivel mirror matches #183, lower lowboy section has 3 side by side drawers supported by cabriole legs ending in paw feet, 57" tall x 36", early 20th century, old finish. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $200-300

185          Mahogany Carved Swan Arm Chair, barrel back, a carved crest rail, carved leaf design arm supports terminating in swan heads, cabriole legs ending in ball & claw feet, old brown upholstery, early 20th century. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $400-700

186          James Gale Tyler, 1855-1931, CT, oil on canvas of a coastal scene of crashing waves, signed lower right, "James G. Tyler," 24" x 37 1/2", relined, new stretcher. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000

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 $3,000-3,500

188          Edmund Ketchum, 19/20th century, American, oil on board landscape of a sailboat lake scene, signed lower left, "Edmund Ketchum, 16" x 20", in a new gold painted wooden frame. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $200-400

189          Edmund Darch Lewis, 1835-1910, PA, NY, oil on canvas of a seascape with a view of sailboats from the shore, signed lower left, "E.D. Lewis 1877," 12" x 20", relined, original gilded and molded frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000

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

191          "Boisselot," 6' 5" Grand Piano, rosewood and mahogany piano made in Marseille, France, in the 1870's, serial #34003, some restoration, see full piano report by William Faller, Temple, NH. Provenance: A Southern, NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000

192          Matthew F. Kousal, Canadian 1902-?, oil on canvas winter landscape of a river scene, signed lower right "M F Kousal, 42", 21 1/2" x 40", newer black painted molded frame. Provenance: A southern NH Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

198          18thC. Style Pewter Cupboard with two sections, top section with scalloped sides and crest, containing two shelves, set on a base with three drawers over two cupboards. Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $1,200-1,600.

198A       Pair of Southern Turned Side Chairs, these are in the 17th century style but were produced in the early 19th century in Eastern Virginia region, old red stained finish, 43" tall. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $400-600

198B        Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair, a tall bowed back, knuckle arms, turned arm supports, saddle seat over a bulbous turned stretcher base, old refinish, southern New England, late 18th century. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $900-1,200

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. 

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.

201          Qum Oriental Rug, multi colored squares, moth damage, 6' x 13' 11" Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate: $200-400.

202          E. Wyatt Kimball, ?-1927, Cambridge, MA, watercolor/gouache painting of shepherd with sheep, signed lower right "E. Wyatt Kimball", 8 1/2" x 16" sight, matted and framed under glass. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection.  Estimate: $300-400.

203          William Speer, 1877, PA, oil on canvas on paper board still life, signed  L.R." Will Spear", gallery label on verso, "Harry Eichleay Art Co., Pittsburgh, PA" along with artist's biography and titled on verso " Old Fashioned Flowers". Provenance: A Ct collection. Estimate: $200-400.

204          Mahogany Oxbow Slant front Desk, Massachusetts, late 18th C, 41 1/2" w x 41" writing height x 24" d, interior with drawers over cubby holes, four cock beaded drawers over an ogee footed base, refinished, old but replaced brasses. Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $1,200-1,600.

205          Pair of Cast Iron Urns, applied pierced handles, 25" tall, painted white, 20th C. Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $400-600.

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.

207          19th C European/German Oil on Panel of an interior scene with a woman and helper winding yarn into a ball with cat observing, remains of gallery label on verso,"-----dorferjun,-----Bergolder---Schwanheim---Frankfort a. M.", 6 3/4" x 6 3/4", in period ornate gessoed gold frame.  Provenance: a Southern MA collection. Estimate: $200-400. 

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.

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.

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.

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

212          Navajo Weaving, child's size blanket with horizontal lines and zigzag diamond, 28" x 44 1/4", good overall condition with some bleed to the red, early 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $250-350

213          Navajo Weaving/Rug, 2 red & brown connected medallions on a gray field with cross designs, 61"w x 94 1/4" long, some wear and a hole, probably early 20th century. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate purchased originally in the southwest. Estimate $600-900

214          Navajo Weaving/Rug, 3 central zigzag medallions on a red ground, overall good condition, 52 1/2" x 72", appears to be early 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $300-400

215          Navajo Weaving/Rug, 2-tone brown & ivory geometric design, good overall condition, 55 1/2" w x 84 1/2" long, early 20th century. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $400-600

216          Two Navajo Weavings: A - Scatter Rug with horizontal lines 25 1/2" x 38 1/2". B - Scatter Rug with zigzag designs on an ivory ground, 41 1/2" x 54" long, both 20th century, some edge losses. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $300-500

217          Navajo Weaving/Rug, zig zag designs on an ivory ground, 69 1/2" x 43", good overall condition, early 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $300-500

218          Navajo Weaving/Rug, horizontal designs, 34 1/2" x 59 1/2", good overall condition with some staining, early 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300

219          Two Navajo Weavings/Rugs: a - Zigzag designs, 2' 8" x 4' 7", some edge damage. B - Zigzag designs 4' x 5' 6", some corner losses. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection. Estimate $450-650

220          Hopi Coil Basket depicting a "Man In a Maze," has the original tag. "Madalene Lanison craft person", 13 1/2" diameter, 20th century. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection. Estimate $250-400

221          Three Southwest Coil Baskets: A - Olla Form, 7" wide. B - Pima shallow bowl form, 13 1/4" diameter. C - Flat round, sun bleaching, 15 1/2" diameter. Provenance; A Nashua, NH collection. Estimate $150-250

222          Southwestern Pottery Flask, bulbous body with 2 loop handles, 4" tall x 4 1/2" wide, remains of a decoration on one side, appears to be 18th century or earlier. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

223          Hopi Decorated Pot, probably used as a seed jar, white glazed animal decoration on the top edge, 8" diameter, 3 1/2" tall, appears to be 19th century, good overall condition. Provenance: Sawyer Tavern Homestead, Keene, NH collection. Estimate $400-600

224          Tapestry Weaving, depicts Native Americans on horseback, 25" x 62" overall, framed and matted under glass, 20th century. Provenance: A Ct collection. Estimate $100-200

225          African Cowry Shell & Bead Skirt/Band, the shells and beads are strung together to form a skirt/band with leather strips added along the bottom edge, approx. 39" long, some losses, comes with 2 similarly decorated reed fans, 24" long. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $200-400

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

227          New Hampshire Mahogany Bow Front Chest, molded edge top over 4 cock beaded drawers set on French feet, refinished, replaced brasses, 40" wide. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,600

228          Coburn "Coby" M. Whitmore, 1913-1988, American, gouache on paper board of an interior illustration with 2 women signed lower right, "C.M. Whitmore," 19 3/4" x 15 3/4" sight, framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500

229          Lauritz Sorensen, 1882-1968, Denmark,  of a sailing vessel, signed lower right, "Lauritz Sorensen," 18" x 25 1/4", in an old gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $750-950

230          Lauritz Sorensen, 1882-1968, Denmark, oil on canvas of a seashore landscape of 2 people watching the sea, signed lower right, "Lauritz Sorensen," 24 3/4" x 37", in a gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,500-2,000

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

232          French Style Decorated Vitrine, arched carved crest over a single conforming bowed glass door, 4 glass shelves inside, set on 4 cabriole legs, 25" wide x 15 1/4" d x 68 1/2" high, ca.1900-1920. Provenance: A Lyndeboro, NH estate. Estimate: $300-500

233          New England Mountain Landscape, watercolor on paper of mountains reflecting in a lake, unsigned but with date, "Sept. 17th , 1881," in pencil lower left, 14" x 20" sight, framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A CT collection. Estimate $200-400

234          Sheraton Cherry Chest of 4 drawers, a paneled end case set on 4 turned legs, 39 1/2" wide, 45 3/4" tall, refinished, replaced brass, early 19th century PA. Provenance: A Peterborough, collection. Estimate $600-900

235          Ronald Searle, 1920 -, England, NY, limited edition, 41/50, print of plumed birds, signed lower right in pencil, "Ronald Searle, 67" 26" x 20" framed under glass. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

 236           Maple Chippendale Slant Front Desk, with an interior of cubby holes over drawers, 4 graduated drawers, cock beaded case, 1st period Chippendale brasses are not the original, applied bracket base, NH or MA, 18th century, refinished, 40" x 181 1/2" deep x 31 1/2" writing height. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500

237          Stretcher Base Tavern Table, single board, pine bread board end top, over a case with a wide lipped drawer, vase & ring turned legs with blocked stretchers and remains of a ball foot, 24 1/2" x 40" x 26 1/2" tall, newer green paint on the base. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,600

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

239          Ornate Gilded Frame, varying motifs, ears of corn, gothic arches, stylized flowers, overall 33" x 22 1/2", opening 24" x 14 1/2", 19th century. Provenance: A Cape Cod collection. Estimate $200-300

240          Ornate Gilded frame, various motifs on each molding, pinecones and boughs, panels of flowers and foliated scrolls, overall, 31" x 23 1/2", opening 24 1/2" x 16 3/4", 19th century. Provenance: A Cape Cod collection. Estimate $200-300

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

242          Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Front Bombay Desk, 3 horizontal drawers above a polychrome inlaid cylinder, the Bombay base has 3 horizontal drawers all supported by 4 cabriole legs, ornate brass mounts, 46 1/2" wide x 23 1/2" deep x 48 1/2" tall, veneer damage, 20th century France. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $400-800

243          John Califano, 1864-1824, Italy, oil on canvas, "Shepherdess in the mountains," signed lower right, "J. Califano 1897," 22" x 36", relined, gold frame. Provenance: A PA collection. Estimate $1,000-2,000

 244          Folk Art Fish Bill Sword, one side primitively painted and scratch decorated with an American sailing ship, fishing sloop, sword fish, eagle, flag & stars, American 19th c, 43" long.  Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $400-800

245          Pine Chippendale Butler's Desk, a slant front lid opens to reveal 3 drawers on either side of central prospect door flanked by reeded tall drawers, over a 4 drawer split top drawer case supported by bracket base, with a bow back Windsor side chair with extended legs, 38 3/4" wide x 48 1/4" tall, 19 1/2" deep, refinished 18th century England. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $600-900

246          Carved Oak Miniature Frame, shield form, with 2 1/2" tall central oval, 9" x 7", dark finish, 19th century. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $100-200

247          "Bennington" Book Flask, a mottled brown finish, labeled, "Departed Spirits," on the spine, unmarked, 5 3/4" tall, 19th century Vermont. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH collection. Estimate $100-200

248          Miniature Empire Chest of 4 drawers, mahogany painted pine, 4 drawers tall with split top drawer, 2 deck top drawers, 11 1/2" tall x 9 1/2" wide, early 20th century American. Provenance: Sawyer Tavern Homestead, Keene, NH

249          Four Country Smalls: a covered handled mince meat country store tin, "Everett Harrison," 4 1/2" Tall; a 3 3/4" round butter print with pine spray; a carved wooden scoop and a leather shot punch, all 19th century. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $100-200

250          Three Pewter Plates, 2 marked London, the other indistinctly marked, 2 are 8" diameter, the other 8 3/4", 19th century Europe. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $100-200

251          Eight Pieces of Majolica, a pink & white shell form 8" plate marked, "G J," in a circle, (George Jones) and 7" dessert plates, 8" diameter with brown ground and raised pears, unmarked, 19th & 20th century England. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $500-600

252          Two Chinese Pieces: a carved soapstone incense pot with cover, surrounded by monkeys, 4" diameter and a mud figure of a seated man, damaged fingers, and a carved wooden base. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $300-50020th century Chinese

253          Chinese Vase with polychrome cloisonné, elephant head handles, 20th century China, drilled for lamp, 12" high vase. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $100-200

254          Two Chinese Lamps on metal bases, squat form brown on paw feet, the other square 11" tall polychrome, 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-200

255          Four Pieces of Imari, orange & blue designs, white background, all fluted edges, 2 bowls 9 1/2" diameter & 2 plates 8 1/2" diameter. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300

256          Three Misc. Continental Pieces; polychrome covered porcelain jar 7 1/2" tall; a dark brown plaque of a recumbent woman, 7" long and a crystal stopper bottle overlaid in pierced brass, 7" tall, all 19th century. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $200-400

257          Fourteen Pieces of Staffordshire China, 13 pieces of blue & white, Davenport, "Muleteer pattern," gravy boat & under plate; 2 R Hall "Parisian Chateau," 7" plates; 2 "Canova," by T. Mayer 9" plates; 1 P.W. Mc," Venus," 1 raised decoration of roses, 8 1/4" unmarked; a 13" platter with Cathedral scene and 2 handle-less cups & 3 saucers with chips; some discoloration, 19th century England. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $200-300

258          Gouache of an African American Fisherman, standing in front of a cotton field, 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" sight, walnut frame with gold liner under glass, 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-200

259          David Maitland Mackenzie, 1800-1880, Scotland, oil on canvas landscape, 14" x 12", probably the original gold frame, as is. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $500-600

260          Miniature Portrait of a Saint, probably oil on canvas glued down on board, 3" square, 18th century South American, newer mexican frame. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

261          Four Pieces of Hampshire Pottery; green matte glaze, 3 signed, "Hampshire Pottery," a 4" & 3" squat vase, a 5 1/2" tall mug also marked ,"J & T & Co., Keene, NH," 20th century. Provenance: A Westmoreland, NH. Estimate $200-300

262          Brass telescope, hand held in leather case, leather wrapping, 32" long extended, marked in script, "N Tong in Munchin," 19/20th century Continental. Provenance: A MA collection.             Estimate $100-150.

263          R. Ginori Six Dessert Plates, 8 1/2" diameter depicting various circus scenes on a cream back ground with a red edge and damaged demitasse cups & saucers, made by "Richard Ginori, Italy 20th century. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $100-200

264          Cobalt Blue & Enamel Wine Glass, gilded & polychrome decorated with party scenes, probably 19th century Europe. Provenance: A Westmoreland, NH collection. Estimate $100-200

265          Cranberry Glass Pitcher with 12 Glasses, the pitcher has applied clear glass handle & thumbprint, the 12 tumblers have a variety of thumbprint patterns, 19/20th century England/America. Provenance: A Westmoreland, NH collection. Estimate $250-350

266          Sheffield Silver, 12 pistol grip forks & knives marked, "HB & H," for, " Harrison Bros. & Houson, Sheffield,' fruit or fish set, 20th century England. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $200-300

267          Sterling Silver Tea Set by "International, Prelude Pattern," teapot, waste bowl and covered sugar, 20th century American. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $300-500

268          Five Pieces of Silver Plate: a 31" long handled footed tray, hot water urn, tea ball and stand, and a reindeer and sleigh with oval salver. Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

269          Seventeen Plus Pieces of Silver Plate, handled tray, stuffing spoon, candle snuffer, Revere Bowls, plates Etc. Provenance: A Milford, NH collection. Estimate $100-200

270          Japanese Vase, biscuit background with art deco style reeds & flowers, 22" tall, damage to the base, 20th century. Provenance: A Manchester, NH. Estimate $100-200

271          Stuart Sinclair MacDermott, 1889 -?, NY attributed, oil on board painting of a treed landscape and mountains, signed lower left, "MacDermott," newly framed, 18" x 12". Provenance: A NH collection; Florida collection sold at the Cobbs July 2007. Estimate $200-300

272          Edith Derry Wilson (Willson), 1899-?, etching titled, "Stepping Out,", pencil signed lower right, "Edith Derry Willson," also with a dedication, 9" x 11 1/4", unframed and matted. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $100-200

272A       Prattware Pitcher, raised heart design depicting children playing with a doll & dog, cracks & repairs. Provenance; A Milford, NH collection. Estimate $75-125

273          Chinese Dragon Handle Vase, 20th century copy of an earlier form, 19" tall. Provenance: A Milford, NH collection. Estimate $100-200

274          School of Maurice (Valadon) Utrillo, 1883-1955, France, oil on canvas of a French street scene, with people & buildings, unsigned, 18" x 24", unframed. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $200-300

275          "Modern" Oil Painting, oil on board painting of  moonlit evening landscape, signed lower right,"? H", 12" x 91/4", newly framed. Provenance: A Nashua collection, sold at The Cobbs July 07, A Florida collection.  Estimate: $100-200.


 


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