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151. Mahogany Shelf Timepiece, Samuel Mulliken (1746-1846), Salem or Lynn, Massachusetts, c. 1800-05, the top section with pierced shaped cresting topped and flanked by brass urn finials above the flat molded cornice and hinged door opening to a polychrome painted iron dial, the maker’s name “S. Mulliken” encircled in a wreath on a white and black painted plinth flanked by red and blue flowers on a black background; and a brass weight-driven movement with a drop-strike mechanism; the molded support and lower section of molded tombstone hinged door, all resting on ogee bracket feet, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 40, wd. 12, dp. 6 1/4 in. Provenance: Descendants of Timothy Pickering. $20,000-30,000
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152. Set of Eight Federal Cherry Side Chairs, probably Massachusetts, c. 1800, the molded shield backs with center pierced splats above overupholstered seats with serpentine fronts, all on molded square tapering frontal legs joined to the raking rear legs by H-stretchers, (imperfections and repairs), ht. 36 1/2, seat ht. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Descendants of Timothy Pickering. $8,000-12,000
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153. John Ritto Penniman (American, c. 1782-1841) After a Pastel by Gerrit Schipper (b. Holland, 1775, d. London, c. 1830) Portrait of Edward Tuckerman, 1823. Inscribed along outside edge of the trompe l’oeil frame l.r. “J. R. Penniman. Pinx.” Oil on oval mahogany panel, 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in., in a later gilt gesso frame. Condition: Very good. Provenance: Elizabeth Tuckerman Salisbury (1768-1851); to her son Stephen Salisbury II (1798-1884); to his son, Stephen Salisbury III (1835-1905); to the consignor. Exhibitions: American Art from the Collection of the Worcester Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas,
April 27–June 24, 1979; John Ritto Penniman (1782-1841): An Ingenious New England Artist, Worcester Art Museum, February 26–April 25, 1982. Note: Edward Tuckerman II was born December 29, 1740, in Boston. As a young man, he was apprenticed to a baker, and later ran a bakery on Orange Street in Boston. He married Elizabeth Harris in 1766 and together they had eleven children, several of whom became prominent citizens in Boston. In 1765 he joined the Boston Artillery Company. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty, and from 1774 to 1776 served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army. He also served in several philanthropic capacities in the Boston area. $15,000-25,000
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154. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock, New Jersey, c. 1810, the hood with molded swan’s neck cresting terminating in brass rosettes, centering an inlaid shaped plinth topped by brass ball finials and flanking finials, above a glazed tombstone door enclosing a gilt and polychrome iron dial with seconds hand, calendar aperture, and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by inlaid freestanding columns above the string inlaid waist with shaped door having central oval with an urn of flowers and quarter fans, with urn tablet below, on similarly inlaid base and cut-out feet, refinished, (minor restoration), ht. 95 in.
155. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock, New Hampshire, c. 1800-10, the flat cornice with pierced fretwork joining square plinths and brass ball finials above the hood with inlaid quarter-fans flanking the glazed tombstone door opening to a painted polychrome and gilt moon-phase dial, with urn-painted spandrels, seconds indicator and calendar aperture and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by freestanding columns on the waist with molded rectangular string-inlaid door, flanked by brass mounted reeded quartercolumns, on string-inlaid and crossbanded base and bracket feet, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 91 in. $8,000-12,000
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156. Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock, Aaron Brokaw, Bridge Town, New Jersey, 1805-15, the hood with molded swan’s neck cresting with inlaid star terminals and three brass ball finials above a central reeded plinth, glazed tombstone door opening to a gilt and painted dial showing an urn in the arch, a seconds indicator and calendar aperture, with maker’s name “AARON BROKAW, BRIDGE TOWN.,” and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by reeded freestanding columns, on a waist with shaped crossbanded door flanked by reeded quarter-columns and applied panel below, all on molded crossbanded base and cut-out feet, old refinish, (restoration), ht. 95 in. $10,000-15,000 157. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Timepiece, Simon Willard, Roxbury, c. 1810, the brass bezel opens to a convex painted iron dial and a brass eight-day weight-driven T-bridge movement, above the crossbanded throat and pendulum box, with eglomise tablets in mustard and green showing acanthus leaf designs, lettered “S. WILLARD’S PATENT,” flanked by pierced brass side pieces, (replaced tablets), ht. 30 in. $4,000-6,000
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158. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Timepiece, Lemuel Curtis, Concord, Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the crossbanded case with brass bezel and pierced side arms with painted iron dial enclosing an eight-day weight-driven movement; the throat tablet lettered “Warranted by L. Curtis Concord” and lower tablet showing three women playing hide and seek, (restoration and imperfections), lg. 34 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500 159. Classical Lyre-front Banjo Timepiece, probably Massachusetts, c. 1825, the drum with brass finial and molded brass bezel opening to a painted metal dial and brass eight-day weight-driven movement above the acanthus and scroll-carved lyre throat enclosing and eglomise tablet of a woman playing a harp above the half-round molded pendulum box on shaped acanthus leaf carved brackets, (restored, imperfections), lg. 41 in. $1,500-2,500
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160. Federal Mahogany and Gilt Gesso Presentation Timepiece, Aaron Willard, Jr., Boston, c. 1820, the molded brass bezel enclosing a painted dial and brass eight-day weight-driven movement above the molded tablet lettered “...Willard, Jr.” and tablet below showing a Roman soldier in a chariot drawn by two horses, (imperfections and restoration), lg. 34 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 161. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Demilune Card Table, possibly Jacob Forster, Charlestown, Massachusetts, c. 1790, the folding top with inlaid edge on conforming string-inlaid skirt centering two leafy sprigs, joining square inlaid tapering legs, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 29 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. $2,500-3,500 162. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1795-1805, the folding top with elliptic front, square corners, and half-serpentine ends, with demilune inlaid edge, on conforming base inlaid with bird’s-eye maple panels bordered by mahogany crossbanding and stringing, all joining square double-tapering legs, the dies with simulated marble panels and inlaid cuffs, refinished, (minor repairs), ht. 30, wd. 37, dp. 17 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500
163. Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1790-1800, the folding top with scratch-beaded edge and ovolo corners on conforming cockbeaded skirt joining square double-tapering legs with oval inlaid dies and banded cuffs, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 29, wd. 35 3/4, dp. 17 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 164. Federal Stained Maple, Bird’s-eye Maple, and Mahogany Veneer Bowfront Bureau, probably Massachusetts, c. 181520, the top with elliptic front and ovolo corners above a case of four cockbeaded drawers with bird’s-eye maple panels bordered by mahogany crossbanding, flanked by quarterengaged vase and ring-turned reeded columns continuing to fluted vase and ring-turned legs joined by a cut-out skirt, old brasses, old refinish, (very minor imperfections), ht. 43, wd. 42, dp. 22 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500
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165. Chinese School, 19th Century Macao, The Praya Grande. The artist He Chung identified on a label verso, titled on a brass tag affixed to the frame. Oil on canvas, c. 1850, 18 x 31 in., in a period carved wooden frame. Condition: Relined, retouch, restoration to frame. $30,000-50,000
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Ship Empress D.R. Lecrew Entering Hong Kong by the Lgemoon Passage 1862. Indistinctly signed l.r., titled below. Oil on linen, 28 x 39 1/2 in., in a contemporary molded wood frame. Condition: Laid down on canvas, craquelure, retouch. $20,000-30,000
The Foreign Factories Near the City of Canton. Signed “Sunqua” l.r., titled below. Watercolor and gouache on paper, c. 1832, depicting daily life around the hongs, 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. Condition: Not examined out of frame. Note: A similar work by Sunqua, c. 1852, hangs in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. $10,000-15,000
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168. Sunqua (Chinese, ac. 1830-1865) The City of Macao. Signed “Sunqua” l.r., titled below. Watercolor with gouache on paper, c. 1830, depicting a view of the Praya Grande from the south, 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. Condition: Some toning. Literature: For a similar work by Capt. Robert Elliot, R.N., see Historical Pictures: Collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, p.56. $10,000-15,000 169. Eleven Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Plates, early 19th century, six dinner plates and five salad plates each centered with polychrome enamel flower blossoms, with a blue leafy swag border around the cavetto and gilt starred blue sawtooth and flower sprig rim border, dia. 8 3/4, 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 170. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Platter, late 18th/early 19th century, large oval platter centered with a gilt shield with the initials “AC” suspended from a purple bowknot with blue and gold ermine mantling, the cavetto and rim with blue underglaze spearhead and trellis borders, (minor rim chip), dia. 17 3/4 in. $800-1,200
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171. Two Chinese Export Porcelain Platters, late 18th century, chamfered rectangular platters, one painted in the center with pink and purple flower sprigs within a colorful floral roundel and floral sprigged bamboo rim border; the other centered with a polychrome enameled bouquet, the cavetto with gilded iron-red spearhead border, the rim with floral swags and pendant blossoms within a spearhead band at the edge, (minor enamel wear), 11 3/8 x 14 1/2, 11 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. $500-700 172. Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Plates, late 18th/early 19th century, each plate centered with a grisaille urn filled with flowers bordered with floral sprig and cable bands in cobalt blue with gilt highlights, dia. 9 5/8 in. $500-700 173. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1765, octagonal plate, the center and rim with gilt and enamel decoration depicting the arms of Loof of Amsterdam, with blue underglaze fruiting vine cavetto border and gilded spearhead rim border, (hairline, small rim chip), dia. 9 in. $300-500
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174. Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Small Covered Tureen and Undertray, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1760, rectangular tureen with molded blossom knop on the cover and boar’s head handles, polychrome enamel decoration depicting the arms of Justice impaling Barbour, embellished with flower sprigs, birds, and insects, highlighted in gilt, (scattered enamel and gilt wear), total ht. 5 3/4, wd. 6 1/2, lg. 9 7/8 in. Literature: Howard, David S., CHINESE ARMORIAL PORCELAIN, Faber, 1974, p. 571-Q9. $800-1,200
175. Chinese Export Porcelain Vase, 1710-25, ovoid form with flared rim, swollen neck bank and circular base, the body made to resemble Venetian glass, decorated with swirling orange bands, the rim bands with gilded flower blossoms, ht. 12 5/8 in. Note: A pair of similar vases were exhibited in Made In China: Export Porcelain from the Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection at Winterthur, February 26–May 15, 2005. $800-1,200
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176. Eight Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Plates, late 18th/early 19th century, round plates with polychrome enamel decoration, each centered with an urn issuing flowers and a precious object wrapped with a green bow, the rim border with an undulating purple leaf vine suspending tassels and flower sprigs edged with a leafy green band, (minor imperfections), dia. 9 1/4 in. $800-1,200 177. Three Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dinner Service Items, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1755, probably made for the French or Belgian market, an oval platter and two plates, each centered with an armorial crest, with blue underglaze spearhead border around the cavetto and shell and scroll border highlighted with gilt, (imperfections), dia. 13 3/4, 9 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500 178. Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Bowls, early 19th century, the bowl interiors centered with a large famille rose blossom surrounded by smaller polychrome blossoms and fruit, with spearhead and trellis rim borders, the exteriors are painted with two reserves with scenes of figures in a courtyard against a blue underglaze ground with polychrome enamel blossoms and scrolled foliate motifs, (one with hairline), ht. 4, dia. 9 1/8 in. $700-900 179. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c. 1725, the plate painted at the center with the arms of Mertins impaling Peck (Howard, p. 213), with honeycomb and floral borders, dia. 8 3/4 in. Literature: See Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, p. 213. $500-700 180. Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases, 19th century, the hexagonal paneled vessels decorated with fruit and flowers in vases in relief, (repairs), ht. 9 1/4 in. $300-500 181. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Basin, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1745, the basin depicting the arms of Stewart, Lord Blantyre, the bowl center with polychrome enamel decoration depicting a floral garland draped fruiting tree, with distant mountains and sheep, two dogs, a pair of billing doves, and various artifacts, (enamel wear), ht. 3 7/8, dia. 15 3/4 in. Literature: See Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, p. 322. $1,500-2,000
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182. Two Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dishes, a rectangular dish, c. 1765, centered with the arms of Mills impaling Hatch, with spearhead and floral borders, made for William Mills of London who married Elizabeth Hatch of Clabery Hall in Essex, whose son was a director of the Hon. East India Company, (see D.S. Howard, Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Volume II, p. 448), 8 7/8 x 11 1/2; together with an oval dish c. 1760, centered with the arms of MacGregor for the chief of that clan, probably John MacGregor, a colonel in the East India Company service who was created a Baronet, with a bamboo and flowering vine border, (see Howard, Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 385), (rim repairs, glaze wear), dia. 14 3/8 in. $400-600 183. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c. 1775-80, octagonal plate decorated with the gilt monogram “LF” in a shield suspended from a green bowknot flanked by floral, scroll, and chain borders, the cavetto with a budding vine band, the rim with a floral garland border edged in gilt, (minor rim chips), dia. 9 in. $300-500 184. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c. 1790, small round plate with central shield painted with the arms of Oliphant impaling Browne, with blue underglaze with trellis and spearhead borders around the cavetto and rim with gilt highlights, dia. 7 7/8 in. $300-500 185. Chinese Export Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teabowl and Saucer, c. 1750, made for the Western market, decorated with a scene of a romantic couple in an interior setting seated before a table and drapery with a voyeur observing from the window, with scrolled foliate border and iron red and gilt highlights, (repairs), bowl ht. 1 1/2, saucer dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300 186. Pair of Chinese Export Silver Pepper Pots, attributed to Khecheong, Canton, China, 1830-70, urn-form sanders with bud finial, gadrooned borders, circular foot, engraved with “C” monogram and “From Emily to Bel.,” the base with maker’s mark “KHC” in a rectangle, ht. 4 in., approx. 8 troy oz. $1,000-1,500 187. Chinese School 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, depicting a Chinese man wearing a black skull cap with a peacock feather attachment, a blue robe embellished with an egret, and strands of beads, part of which he is holding in his right hand, 31 x 24 in., in a black and gold frame. Condition: Relined, scattered retouch. $1,500-2,500
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189. Classical Rosewood, Ormolu, Gilt Gesso, and Marble Pier Table, New York, c. 1825, the white marble top on a conforming base with applied ebonized molding, and rosewood veneer frieze with brass gilt mounts showing Psyche and Cupid in a chariot being drawn by peacocks, flanked by similarly dressed female figures watering flowers, the bottom edge with brass reticulated band, on frontal legs with gilt acanthus capitals, tapering white marble columns, on turned gilt plinths, with corresponding square tapering rear pilasters flanking the central mounted mirror glass, all joined by a shelf with concave front, with gilt scrolling designs of flowers and cornucopias, and applied brass beaded edge all on gilt gesso and acanthus-carved legs ending in hairy paw feet, refinished, (restoration and imperfections), ht. 37, wd. 50 1/2, dp. 19 1/2 in. $8,000-12,000
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188. Classical Gilt Gesso and Wood Pier Mirror, c. 1815-20, the molded cornice with applied spherules above a two-part glass with thumbmolded liner flanked by acanthus leaf, floral, and scrolled panels and eagles, on projecting molded and right-turned capitals and reeded columns on square plinths and frieze of Grecian masks and foliate designs, (imperfections and losses), ht. 66, wd. 38 in. $2,000-4,000
190. Classical Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Pier Table, New England, c. 1825-35, the rectangular marble top above an ogee molded frieze drawer and frontal scrolled supports continuing to ogee molded square legs joined by a mirror back and shelf with concave front, inscription inside drawer frame “Kent,” (replaced marble top and imperfections), ht. 36 3/4, wd. 43, dp. 19 in. $2,000-3,000 191. Classical Mahogany Carved Window Seat, possibly Pennsylvania, c. 1820-25, the vase and ring-turned spiralcarved crest rails on scrolled spiral-carved stiles continuing to saber legs, the horizontal splats with central shaped tablets flanked by scroll devices, and upholstered slip seat, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 33, wd. 41, dp. 16 in. $2,000-3,000
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192. Pair Mahogany Carved Classical Ottomans, New York, c. 1815-25, the rectangular overupholstered seat on a beaded frame on Grecian cross-legs, centering a carved rosette and ending on platforms and turned feet, refinished, (restoration), ht. 11, wd. 22 1/4, dp. 16 1/2 in. Literature: For a similar example, see Duncan Phyfe, Cabinetmaker, by Nancy McClelland, plate 260. $1,500-2,500 193. Federal Gilt Gesso Mirror, “Cermenati & Monfrino, Boston,” c. 1806, the molded cornice with applied spherules above a tablet showing a cottage by a river flanked by applied columns, bears maker’s label on backboard, impressed brand “J Hunt,” (imperfections), lg. 32, wd. 19 1/4 in. $800-1,200 194. Anglo/American School, 19th Century
197. Federal Mahogany Carved and Mahogany Veneer Swellfront Bureau, Massachusetts, c. 1820, the top with elliptical front, molded edge, and ovolo corners above a case of four cockbeaded drawers, flanked by quarter-engaged columns, the capitals carved with floral devices on a star-punched background, continuing to reeded legs on vase and ringturned feet, brass pulls appear to be original, old finish, (minor imperfections), ht. 42 1/2, wd. 42, dp. 22 in. Provenance: A typed label on the reverse reads “this piece of antique mahogany/chest of drawers belongs to my/cousin, Harriet Sherwin of/Lynnfield, Massachusetts.” $3,000-5,000 198. Brass and Iron Steeple-top Andirons, Rhode Island, c. 1800, each with steeple top on a belted ball on a columnar shaft, spurred cabriole legs with slipper feet, with conforming log stops, ht. 21, wd. 12 1/4, dp. 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200
Portrait of a Gentleman. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1820, 29 3/4 x 25 1/2 in., in a later gilt gesso wood frame. Condition: Retouch, relined, varnish inconsistencies. $3,000-5,000
199. Malayer Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (slight end fraying), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $800-1,200
195. Neoclassical Gilt Gesso and Wood Mirror, probably England, c. 1790, the cresting with a reverse-painted tablet of a woman topped by a tied bow, acorns, and foliate garlands, above a beaded and leaf-decorated rectangular molded frame on a bracket, (minor old restoration) lg. 32, wd. 14 in. $600-800
200. Silver Mirrored Plateau, John W. Faulkner, New York, c. 1835, large oval plateau, with egg and dart mirror surround, concave sides with lower ovolo border, supported on foliate scroll feet, original mahogany underside, impressed maker’s mark under bottom rim, original glass, 20 x 25 in.
196. Set of Four Classical Mahogany Carved Side Chairs, probably Boston, c. 1820, the concave scrolled inlaid crests above acanthus and scroll-carved splats and raking stiles continuing to saber legs, with overupholstered slip seats, refinished, ht. 33, seat ht. 17 in. $3,000-5,000
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Provenance: According to the consignor, this piece was formerly property of Eugenia Hale of Piedmont, California, widow and philanthropist, whose husband, Elwood Hale, had been active in the silver mining industry. $25,000-35,000
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201. Coin Silver Salver, Bigelow & Brothers, Boston, c. 1840, round salver with acanthus leaf rim border and three scrolled foliate feet, the base marked “BIGELOW & BROTHERS,” “BOSTON,” and “Pure Coin Silver,” dia. 11 3/4 in., approx. 19 troy oz. $1,000-1,500 202. Silver and Coral Baby Rattle, Birmingham, England, 1900, the baluster-form rattle with embossed floral and leaf designs, topped with a whistle, the center with pendant rattles, coral terminal, “GU” maker’s mark, (losses), lg. 5 1/4 in. $250-350
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203. Antonio Jacobsen (American/Danish, 1850-1921) Portrait of American Steamer City of Portland. Signed and dated “A. Jacobsen 1883 705 Palisades Av. West Hoboken NJ” l.l. Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Relined, retouch. $25,000-35,000 204. Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919) Portrait of the Schooner Monhegan. Signed “SFM Badger” l.l. and dated “1892” on the reverse. Oil on canvas, depicting the four-masted schooner in calm water with a shoreline and lighthouse in the distance, 22 x 36 in., in a gilt gesso frame. Condition: Tears, craquelure, losses. $4,000-6,000
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205. William Pierce Stubbs (American, 1842-1909) Portrait of a Schooner with Distant Lighthouses. Signed “W.P. Stubbs” l.r. Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., in a late 20th century giltwood frame. Condition: Tears, surface grime. $3,000-5,000 206. American School, 19th Century Flounder Fishing. Signed “J.H. Bridges 1888” l.r. Oil on canvas, 26 x 36 in., framed. Condition: Relined craquelure, two punctures l.c., two repairs, retouch to background. $800-1,200
208. Engraved Whale’s Tooth, early to mid-19th century, the large tooth depicting “South Sea Fishery,” with a whaling bark and three long boats pursuing two surfacing whales, the reverse depicting “Port Owharre, Huahene” centered with a three-masted sailing vessel flying a British flag, surrounded by a mountainous tropical landscape scattered with small buildings and palm trees, and small boats in the water, the bottom of the tooth depicts a sperm whale, portions of the tooth heightened with red and black sealing wax, lg. 8 1/4 in. Note: Huahine is the easternmost island of the Leeward Islands, part of French Polynesia, located in the South Pacific. Capt. James Cook was the first European to visit the island in 1769, and he returned several times after. But it is probably most notable as the last stop of the HMS Bounty before its fateful mutiny in 1789. $25,000-35,000
207. Attributed to Jock Wilson (Scottish/British, 1774-1855) Lively Shipping Scene. Unsigned. Oil on panel, 8 1/2 x 13 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Scattered retouch. $4,000-6,000
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209. Engraved Whale’s Tooth, America, c. 1835, one side showing a square rigged ship in full sail flying an American flag and pennant, the reverse decorated with a tombstone reserve with a ship portrayed in the top arch, above a woman wearing a fanciful dress with puffy sleeves and decorative trim, her hair blowing, a scarf billowing out behind her, her left arm rests on an anchor (the symbol of hope), the reserve enclosed by entwined leafy vine and geometric borders, lg. 5 1/4 in. $4,000-6,000
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210. Engraved Whale’s Tooth, England or America, early 19th century, the tooth engraved with one side depicting a couple dancing with the inscription “FASHIONABLE AMUSE’T” above an oval reserve depicting a portrait of a bust-length portrait of a gentleman framed by bowknots and leafy vines over the inscription “DAPPER PEER,” the reverse depicting a scene with a gentleman kneeling, leaning on a chair in a furnished room with a view of a church through the window with the inscription “A WELL SPENT DAY” above an oval reserve with a bust length portrait of a fashionably dressed lady above the inscription “OBSCURE BEAUTY,” (scattered stains, cracks), lg. 6 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500
211. Carved Ivory and Silver Band Jagging Wheel, America, 19th century, curved handle with bird head arms joining the petal pierced wheel and fork to the handle, medial silver plate on handle, (cracks on arms), lg. 7 5/8 in. $600-800 212. Carved and Turned Whalebone Jagging Wheel, America, late 19th century, the turned shaft ornamented with incised lines, lg. 7 1/4 in. $250-350
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151. Mahogany Shelf Timepiece, Samuel Mulliken (1746-1846), Salem or Lynn, Massachusetts, c. 1800-05, the top section with pierced shaped cresting topped and flanked by brass urn finials above the flat molded cornice and hinged door opening to a polychrome painted iron dial, the maker’s name “S. Mulliken” encircled in a wreath on a white and black painted plinth flanked by red and blue flowers on a black background; and a brass weight-driven movement with a drop-strike mechanism; the molded support and lower section of molded tombstone hinged door, all resting on ogee bracket feet, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 40, wd. 12, dp. 6 1/4 in. Provenance: Descendants of Timothy Pickering. $20,000-30,000
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152. Set of Eight Federal Cherry Side Chairs, probably Massachusetts, c. 1800, the molded shield backs with center pierced splats above overupholstered seats with serpentine fronts, all on molded square tapering frontal legs joined to the raking rear legs by H-stretchers, (imperfections and repairs), ht. 36 1/2, seat ht. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Descendants of Timothy Pickering. $8,000-12,000
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153. John Ritto Penniman (American, c. 1782-1841) After a Pastel by Gerrit Schipper (b. Holland, 1775, d. London, c. 1830) Portrait of Edward Tuckerman, 1823. Inscribed along outside edge of the trompe l’oeil frame l.r. “J. R. Penniman. Pinx.” Oil on oval mahogany panel, 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in., in a later gilt gesso frame. Condition: Very good. Provenance: Elizabeth Tuckerman Salisbury (1768-1851); to her son Stephen Salisbury II (1798-1884); to his son, Stephen Salisbury III (1835-1905); to the consignor. Exhibitions: American Art from the Collection of the Worcester Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas,
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154. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock, New Jersey, c. 1810, the hood with molded swan’s neck cresting terminating in brass rosettes, centering an inlaid shaped plinth topped by brass ball finials and flanking finials, above a glazed tombstone door enclosing a gilt and polychrome iron dial with seconds hand, calendar aperture, and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by inlaid freestanding columns above the string inlaid waist with shaped door having central oval with an urn of flowers and quarter fans, with urn tablet below, on similarly inlaid base and cut-out feet, refinished, (minor restoration), ht. 95 in.
155. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock, New Hampshire, c. 1800-10, the flat cornice with pierced fretwork joining square plinths and brass ball finials above the hood with inlaid quarter-fans flanking the glazed tombstone door opening to a painted polychrome and gilt moon-phase dial, with urn-painted spandrels, seconds indicator and calendar aperture and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by freestanding columns on the waist with molded rectangular string-inlaid door, flanked by brass mounted reeded quartercolumns, on string-inlaid and crossbanded base and bracket feet, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 91 in. $8,000-12,000
Provenance: This clock descended in the Terhune family of Bergen County, Connecticut. $8,000-12,000
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156. Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock, Aaron Brokaw, Bridge Town, New Jersey, 1805-15, the hood with molded swan’s neck cresting with inlaid star terminals and three brass ball finials above a central reeded plinth, glazed tombstone door opening to a gilt and painted dial showing an urn in the arch, a seconds indicator and calendar aperture, with maker’s name “AARON BROKAW, BRIDGE TOWN.,” and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by reeded freestanding columns, on a waist with shaped crossbanded door flanked by reeded quarter-columns and applied panel below, all on molded crossbanded base and cut-out feet, old refinish, (restoration), ht. 95 in. $10,000-15,000 157. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Timepiece, Simon Willard, Roxbury, c. 1810, the brass bezel opens to a convex painted iron dial and a brass eight-day weight-driven T-bridge movement, above the crossbanded throat and pendulum box, with eglomise tablets in mustard and green showing acanthus leaf designs, lettered “S. WILLARD’S PATENT,” flanked by pierced brass side pieces, (replaced tablets), ht. 30 in. $4,000-6,000
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158. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Timepiece, Lemuel Curtis, Concord, Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the crossbanded case with brass bezel and pierced side arms with painted iron dial enclosing an eight-day weight-driven movement; the throat tablet lettered “Warranted by L. Curtis Concord” and lower tablet showing three women playing hide and seek, (restoration and imperfections), lg. 34 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500 159. Classical Lyre-front Banjo Timepiece, probably Massachusetts, c. 1825, the drum with brass finial and molded brass bezel opening to a painted metal dial and brass eight-day weight-driven movement above the acanthus and scroll-carved lyre throat enclosing and eglomise tablet of a woman playing a harp above the half-round molded pendulum box on shaped acanthus leaf carved brackets, (restored, imperfections), lg. 41 in. $1,500-2,500
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160. Federal Mahogany and Gilt Gesso Presentation Timepiece, Aaron Willard, Jr., Boston, c. 1820, the molded brass bezel enclosing a painted dial and brass eight-day weight-driven movement above the molded tablet lettered “...Willard, Jr.” and tablet below showing a Roman soldier in a chariot drawn by two horses, (imperfections and restoration), lg. 34 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 161. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Demilune Card Table, possibly Jacob Forster, Charlestown, Massachusetts, c. 1790, the folding top with inlaid edge on conforming string-inlaid skirt centering two leafy sprigs, joining square inlaid tapering legs, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 29 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. $2,500-3,500 162. Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1795-1805, the folding top with elliptic front, square corners, and half-serpentine ends, with demilune inlaid edge, on conforming base inlaid with bird’s-eye maple panels bordered by mahogany crossbanding and stringing, all joining square double-tapering legs, the dies with simulated marble panels and inlaid cuffs, refinished, (minor repairs), ht. 30, wd. 37, dp. 17 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500
163. Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1790-1800, the folding top with scratch-beaded edge and ovolo corners on conforming cockbeaded skirt joining square double-tapering legs with oval inlaid dies and banded cuffs, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 29, wd. 35 3/4, dp. 17 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 164. Federal Stained Maple, Bird’s-eye Maple, and Mahogany Veneer Bowfront Bureau, probably Massachusetts, c. 181520, the top with elliptic front and ovolo corners above a case of four cockbeaded drawers with bird’s-eye maple panels bordered by mahogany crossbanding, flanked by quarterengaged vase and ring-turned reeded columns continuing to fluted vase and ring-turned legs joined by a cut-out skirt, old brasses, old refinish, (very minor imperfections), ht. 43, wd. 42, dp. 22 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500
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165. Chinese School, 19th Century Macao, The Praya Grande. The artist He Chung identified on a label verso, titled on a brass tag affixed to the frame. Oil on canvas, c. 1850, 18 x 31 in., in a period carved wooden frame. Condition: Relined, retouch, restoration to frame. $30,000-50,000
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Ship Empress D.R. Lecrew Entering Hong Kong by the Lgemoon Passage 1862. Indistinctly signed l.r., titled below. Oil on linen, 28 x 39 1/2 in., in a contemporary molded wood frame. Condition: Laid down on canvas, craquelure, retouch. $20,000-30,000
The Foreign Factories Near the City of Canton. Signed “Sunqua” l.r., titled below. Watercolor and gouache on paper, c. 1832, depicting daily life around the hongs, 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. Condition: Not examined out of frame. Note: A similar work by Sunqua, c. 1852, hangs in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. $10,000-15,000
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168. Sunqua (Chinese, ac. 1830-1865) The City of Macao. Signed “Sunqua” l.r., titled below. Watercolor with gouache on paper, c. 1830, depicting a view of the Praya Grande from the south, 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. Condition: Some toning. Literature: For a similar work by Capt. Robert Elliot, R.N., see Historical Pictures: Collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, p.56. $10,000-15,000 169. Eleven Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Plates, early 19th century, six dinner plates and five salad plates each centered with polychrome enamel flower blossoms, with a blue leafy swag border around the cavetto and gilt starred blue sawtooth and flower sprig rim border, dia. 8 3/4, 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 170. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Platter, late 18th/early 19th century, large oval platter centered with a gilt shield with the initials “AC” suspended from a purple bowknot with blue and gold ermine mantling, the cavetto and rim with blue underglaze spearhead and trellis borders, (minor rim chip), dia. 17 3/4 in. $800-1,200
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171. Two Chinese Export Porcelain Platters, late 18th century, chamfered rectangular platters, one painted in the center with pink and purple flower sprigs within a colorful floral roundel and floral sprigged bamboo rim border; the other centered with a polychrome enameled bouquet, the cavetto with gilded iron-red spearhead border, the rim with floral swags and pendant blossoms within a spearhead band at the edge, (minor enamel wear), 11 3/8 x 14 1/2, 11 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. $500-700 172. Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Plates, late 18th/early 19th century, each plate centered with a grisaille urn filled with flowers bordered with floral sprig and cable bands in cobalt blue with gilt highlights, dia. 9 5/8 in. $500-700 173. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1765, octagonal plate, the center and rim with gilt and enamel decoration depicting the arms of Loof of Amsterdam, with blue underglaze fruiting vine cavetto border and gilded spearhead rim border, (hairline, small rim chip), dia. 9 in. $300-500
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174. Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Small Covered Tureen and Undertray, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1760, rectangular tureen with molded blossom knop on the cover and boar’s head handles, polychrome enamel decoration depicting the arms of Justice impaling Barbour, embellished with flower sprigs, birds, and insects, highlighted in gilt, (scattered enamel and gilt wear), total ht. 5 3/4, wd. 6 1/2, lg. 9 7/8 in. Literature: Howard, David S., CHINESE ARMORIAL PORCELAIN, Faber, 1974, p. 571-Q9. $800-1,200
175. Chinese Export Porcelain Vase, 1710-25, ovoid form with flared rim, swollen neck bank and circular base, the body made to resemble Venetian glass, decorated with swirling orange bands, the rim bands with gilded flower blossoms, ht. 12 5/8 in. Note: A pair of similar vases were exhibited in Made In China: Export Porcelain from the Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection at Winterthur, February 26–May 15, 2005. $800-1,200
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176. Eight Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Plates, late 18th/early 19th century, round plates with polychrome enamel decoration, each centered with an urn issuing flowers and a precious object wrapped with a green bow, the rim border with an undulating purple leaf vine suspending tassels and flower sprigs edged with a leafy green band, (minor imperfections), dia. 9 1/4 in. $800-1,200 177. Three Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dinner Service Items, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1755, probably made for the French or Belgian market, an oval platter and two plates, each centered with an armorial crest, with blue underglaze spearhead border around the cavetto and shell and scroll border highlighted with gilt, (imperfections), dia. 13 3/4, 9 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500 178. Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Bowls, early 19th century, the bowl interiors centered with a large famille rose blossom surrounded by smaller polychrome blossoms and fruit, with spearhead and trellis rim borders, the exteriors are painted with two reserves with scenes of figures in a courtyard against a blue underglaze ground with polychrome enamel blossoms and scrolled foliate motifs, (one with hairline), ht. 4, dia. 9 1/8 in. $700-900 179. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c. 1725, the plate painted at the center with the arms of Mertins impaling Peck (Howard, p. 213), with honeycomb and floral borders, dia. 8 3/4 in. Literature: See Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, p. 213. $500-700 180. Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases, 19th century, the hexagonal paneled vessels decorated with fruit and flowers in vases in relief, (repairs), ht. 9 1/4 in. $300-500 181. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Basin, Ch’ien Lung, c. 1745, the basin depicting the arms of Stewart, Lord Blantyre, the bowl center with polychrome enamel decoration depicting a floral garland draped fruiting tree, with distant mountains and sheep, two dogs, a pair of billing doves, and various artifacts, (enamel wear), ht. 3 7/8, dia. 15 3/4 in. Literature: See Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, p. 322. $1,500-2,000
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182. Two Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dishes, a rectangular dish, c. 1765, centered with the arms of Mills impaling Hatch, with spearhead and floral borders, made for William Mills of London who married Elizabeth Hatch of Clabery Hall in Essex, whose son was a director of the Hon. East India Company, (see D.S. Howard, Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Volume II, p. 448), 8 7/8 x 11 1/2; together with an oval dish c. 1760, centered with the arms of MacGregor for the chief of that clan, probably John MacGregor, a colonel in the East India Company service who was created a Baronet, with a bamboo and flowering vine border, (see Howard, Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 385), (rim repairs, glaze wear), dia. 14 3/8 in. $400-600 183. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c. 1775-80, octagonal plate decorated with the gilt monogram “LF” in a shield suspended from a green bowknot flanked by floral, scroll, and chain borders, the cavetto with a budding vine band, the rim with a floral garland border edged in gilt, (minor rim chips), dia. 9 in. $300-500 184. Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c. 1790, small round plate with central shield painted with the arms of Oliphant impaling Browne, with blue underglaze with trellis and spearhead borders around the cavetto and rim with gilt highlights, dia. 7 7/8 in. $300-500 185. Chinese Export Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teabowl and Saucer, c. 1750, made for the Western market, decorated with a scene of a romantic couple in an interior setting seated before a table and drapery with a voyeur observing from the window, with scrolled foliate border and iron red and gilt highlights, (repairs), bowl ht. 1 1/2, saucer dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300 186. Pair of Chinese Export Silver Pepper Pots, attributed to Khecheong, Canton, China, 1830-70, urn-form sanders with bud finial, gadrooned borders, circular foot, engraved with “C” monogram and “From Emily to Bel.,” the base with maker’s mark “KHC” in a rectangle, ht. 4 in., approx. 8 troy oz. $1,000-1,500 187. Chinese School 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, depicting a Chinese man wearing a black skull cap with a peacock feather attachment, a blue robe embellished with an egret, and strands of beads, part of which he is holding in his right hand, 31 x 24 in., in a black and gold frame. Condition: Relined, scattered retouch. $1,500-2,500
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189. Classical Rosewood, Ormolu, Gilt Gesso, and Marble Pier Table, New York, c. 1825, the white marble top on a conforming base with applied ebonized molding, and rosewood veneer frieze with brass gilt mounts showing Psyche and Cupid in a chariot being drawn by peacocks, flanked by similarly dressed female figures watering flowers, the bottom edge with brass reticulated band, on frontal legs with gilt acanthus capitals, tapering white marble columns, on turned gilt plinths, with corresponding square tapering rear pilasters flanking the central mounted mirror glass, all joined by a shelf with concave front, with gilt scrolling designs of flowers and cornucopias, and applied brass beaded edge all on gilt gesso and acanthus-carved legs ending in hairy paw feet, refinished, (restoration and imperfections), ht. 37, wd. 50 1/2, dp. 19 1/2 in. $8,000-12,000
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188. Classical Gilt Gesso and Wood Pier Mirror, c. 1815-20, the molded cornice with applied spherules above a two-part glass with thumbmolded liner flanked by acanthus leaf, floral, and scrolled panels and eagles, on projecting molded and right-turned capitals and reeded columns on square plinths and frieze of Grecian masks and foliate designs, (imperfections and losses), ht. 66, wd. 38 in. $2,000-4,000
190. Classical Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Pier Table, New England, c. 1825-35, the rectangular marble top above an ogee molded frieze drawer and frontal scrolled supports continuing to ogee molded square legs joined by a mirror back and shelf with concave front, inscription inside drawer frame “Kent,” (replaced marble top and imperfections), ht. 36 3/4, wd. 43, dp. 19 in. $2,000-3,000 191. Classical Mahogany Carved Window Seat, possibly Pennsylvania, c. 1820-25, the vase and ring-turned spiralcarved crest rails on scrolled spiral-carved stiles continuing to saber legs, the horizontal splats with central shaped tablets flanked by scroll devices, and upholstered slip seat, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 33, wd. 41, dp. 16 in. $2,000-3,000
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192. Pair Mahogany Carved Classical Ottomans, New York, c. 1815-25, the rectangular overupholstered seat on a beaded frame on Grecian cross-legs, centering a carved rosette and ending on platforms and turned feet, refinished, (restoration), ht. 11, wd. 22 1/4, dp. 16 1/2 in. Literature: For a similar example, see Duncan Phyfe, Cabinetmaker, by Nancy McClelland, plate 260. $1,500-2,500 193. Federal Gilt Gesso Mirror, “Cermenati & Monfrino, Boston,” c. 1806, the molded cornice with applied spherules above a tablet showing a cottage by a river flanked by applied columns, bears maker’s label on backboard, impressed brand “J Hunt,” (imperfections), lg. 32, wd. 19 1/4 in. $800-1,200 194. Anglo/American School, 19th Century
197. Federal Mahogany Carved and Mahogany Veneer Swellfront Bureau, Massachusetts, c. 1820, the top with elliptical front, molded edge, and ovolo corners above a case of four cockbeaded drawers, flanked by quarter-engaged columns, the capitals carved with floral devices on a star-punched background, continuing to reeded legs on vase and ringturned feet, brass pulls appear to be original, old finish, (minor imperfections), ht. 42 1/2, wd. 42, dp. 22 in. Provenance: A typed label on the reverse reads “this piece of antique mahogany/chest of drawers belongs to my/cousin, Harriet Sherwin of/Lynnfield, Massachusetts.” $3,000-5,000 198. Brass and Iron Steeple-top Andirons, Rhode Island, c. 1800, each with steeple top on a belted ball on a columnar shaft, spurred cabriole legs with slipper feet, with conforming log stops, ht. 21, wd. 12 1/4, dp. 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200
Portrait of a Gentleman. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1820, 29 3/4 x 25 1/2 in., in a later gilt gesso wood frame. Condition: Retouch, relined, varnish inconsistencies. $3,000-5,000
199. Malayer Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (slight end fraying), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $800-1,200
195. Neoclassical Gilt Gesso and Wood Mirror, probably England, c. 1790, the cresting with a reverse-painted tablet of a woman topped by a tied bow, acorns, and foliate garlands, above a beaded and leaf-decorated rectangular molded frame on a bracket, (minor old restoration) lg. 32, wd. 14 in. $600-800
200. Silver Mirrored Plateau, John W. Faulkner, New York, c. 1835, large oval plateau, with egg and dart mirror surround, concave sides with lower ovolo border, supported on foliate scroll feet, original mahogany underside, impressed maker’s mark under bottom rim, original glass, 20 x 25 in.
196. Set of Four Classical Mahogany Carved Side Chairs, probably Boston, c. 1820, the concave scrolled inlaid crests above acanthus and scroll-carved splats and raking stiles continuing to saber legs, with overupholstered slip seats, refinished, ht. 33, seat ht. 17 in. $3,000-5,000
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Provenance: According to the consignor, this piece was formerly property of Eugenia Hale of Piedmont, California, widow and philanthropist, whose husband, Elwood Hale, had been active in the silver mining industry. $25,000-35,000
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201. Coin Silver Salver, Bigelow & Brothers, Boston, c. 1840, round salver with acanthus leaf rim border and three scrolled foliate feet, the base marked “BIGELOW & BROTHERS,” “BOSTON,” and “Pure Coin Silver,” dia. 11 3/4 in., approx. 19 troy oz. $1,000-1,500 202. Silver and Coral Baby Rattle, Birmingham, England, 1900, the baluster-form rattle with embossed floral and leaf designs, topped with a whistle, the center with pendant rattles, coral terminal, “GU” maker’s mark, (losses), lg. 5 1/4 in. $250-350
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203. Antonio Jacobsen (American/Danish, 1850-1921) Portrait of American Steamer City of Portland. Signed and dated “A. Jacobsen 1883 705 Palisades Av. West Hoboken NJ” l.l. Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Relined, retouch. $25,000-35,000 204. Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919) Portrait of the Schooner Monhegan. Signed “SFM Badger” l.l. and dated “1892” on the reverse. Oil on canvas, depicting the four-masted schooner in calm water with a shoreline and lighthouse in the distance, 22 x 36 in., in a gilt gesso frame. Condition: Tears, craquelure, losses. $4,000-6,000
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205. William Pierce Stubbs (American, 1842-1909) Portrait of a Schooner with Distant Lighthouses. Signed “W.P. Stubbs” l.r. Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., in a late 20th century giltwood frame. Condition: Tears, surface grime. $3,000-5,000 206. American School, 19th Century Flounder Fishing. Signed “J.H. Bridges 1888” l.r. Oil on canvas, 26 x 36 in., framed. Condition: Relined craquelure, two punctures l.c., two repairs, retouch to background. $800-1,200
208. Engraved Whale’s Tooth, early to mid-19th century, the large tooth depicting “South Sea Fishery,” with a whaling bark and three long boats pursuing two surfacing whales, the reverse depicting “Port Owharre, Huahene” centered with a three-masted sailing vessel flying a British flag, surrounded by a mountainous tropical landscape scattered with small buildings and palm trees, and small boats in the water, the bottom of the tooth depicts a sperm whale, portions of the tooth heightened with red and black sealing wax, lg. 8 1/4 in. Note: Huahine is the easternmost island of the Leeward Islands, part of French Polynesia, located in the South Pacific. Capt. James Cook was the first European to visit the island in 1769, and he returned several times after. But it is probably most notable as the last stop of the HMS Bounty before its fateful mutiny in 1789. $25,000-35,000
207. Attributed to Jock Wilson (Scottish/British, 1774-1855) Lively Shipping Scene. Unsigned. Oil on panel, 8 1/2 x 13 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Scattered retouch. $4,000-6,000
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209. Engraved Whale’s Tooth, America, c. 1835, one side showing a square rigged ship in full sail flying an American flag and pennant, the reverse decorated with a tombstone reserve with a ship portrayed in the top arch, above a woman wearing a fanciful dress with puffy sleeves and decorative trim, her hair blowing, a scarf billowing out behind her, her left arm rests on an anchor (the symbol of hope), the reserve enclosed by entwined leafy vine and geometric borders, lg. 5 1/4 in. $4,000-6,000
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210. Engraved Whale’s Tooth, England or America, early 19th century, the tooth engraved with one side depicting a couple dancing with the inscription “FASHIONABLE AMUSE’T” above an oval reserve depicting a portrait of a bust-length portrait of a gentleman framed by bowknots and leafy vines over the inscription “DAPPER PEER,” the reverse depicting a scene with a gentleman kneeling, leaning on a chair in a furnished room with a view of a church through the window with the inscription “A WELL SPENT DAY” above an oval reserve with a bust length portrait of a fashionably dressed lady above the inscription “OBSCURE BEAUTY,” (scattered stains, cracks), lg. 6 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500
211. Carved Ivory and Silver Band Jagging Wheel, America, 19th century, curved handle with bird head arms joining the petal pierced wheel and fork to the handle, medial silver plate on handle, (cracks on arms), lg. 7 5/8 in. $600-800 212. Carved and Turned Whalebone Jagging Wheel, America, late 19th century, the turned shaft ornamented with incised lines, lg. 7 1/4 in. $250-350
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