1. -The Flowering of American Folk Art,Jean Lipman and Alice Winchester, 1987, hard cover with dust jacket (excellent) 2. -The Index of American Design, Erwin O. Christensen, 1950, hardcover with plain dust jacket...
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HIGH-HEAD MALLARD PAIRWalter "Tube"Dawson (1882-1955)
Putnam, IL, c. 1920
17 in. long
Dawson learned carpentry from his father and began carving decoys at age seventeen. Over his long career in wood, he proved...
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GOLDEN PLOVERMr. Webster
Nantucket,MA, c. 1850
10 in. long
This early plover with a sharp tail cut is among the best of its kind from the iconic Webster rig. It has resided on the island since it was made...
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STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-1959)
Portland,OR, 1937
26 in. long
This iconic and peerless rig of geese was initiated by the request of Mastin’s hunting partner, Roger Eaton, for use in harvested wheat fields. The...
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FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan(1897-1987)
Eureka, CA, c. 1941
24 in. long, 41 in. wingspan
One of only nine flying decoys originally created for this legendary rig. Few would argue that Bill McLellan’s...
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18TH CENTURY MAP OF QUEBECA Provinceof Quebec map according to the royal proclamation on the 7th of October, 1763, from the French surveys connected with those made after the war. Author Captain Jonathan Carver...
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. Early American ceramics surveys, twenty-six.result: $378. estimate: $200–300....
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TENNESSEE MAP CIRCA 1795"Map of theTennassee government, formerly part of North Carolina, taken chiefly from surveys by Gen. D. Smith and others." Engraving by Joseph T. Scott for Careys American Edition of...
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CINCINNATI RIOT OF 1884 AND PULASKITN DESTRUCTION, ALB...A group of 8 unmounted photographic prints depicting the 5th Battery of Ohio National Guard and the aftermath of the 1884 Cincinnati Courthouse Riots,...
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JOHN DAVIS AND FAMILY ARCHIVEArchiveof items related to John Davis (1770-1853), early surveyor of Nashville, Tennessee, and his family. Includes Davis's will, numerous land documents, survey maps and some slave...
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NATIVE AMERICAN/WESTERN U.S. EXPEDITIONEPHEMERA1st item: "Map Showing the Location of the Indian Reservations Within the Limits of the United States and Territories" compiled from the Official and other Authentic...
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LOT OF 12 ANTIQUES REFERENCE BOOKSTwelveAntiques reference books on Clocks, Pewter, American Painting and Baskets. Including DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES by Eric Bruton; NEW ENGLAND CLOCKS AT OLD STURBRIDGE...
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AN ANTIQUE RECONSTRUCTION ERA MAP, "TRAVELLER'SMAP OF ...AN ANTIQUE RECONSTRUCTION ERA MAP, "Traveller's Map of the State of Texas," CHARLES M. PRESSLER, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1867, photolithograph with color on paper, "Compiled...
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LRG GRP: BOOKS ON AFRICA AND AFRICANARTGroup of 32 books on Africa and African art. Includes the following titles:
Jacqueline Delange (French, 1923-1991), Carol F. Jopling (American, 1916-2000), "The Art and...
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TWO KIM MCCONNEL GRAPHIC OBJECTS(California,born 1946)
Dots: Umbrella, signed on handle "Kim MacConnel 89", paint on umbrella, 34-3/8 x 43 in. open; Tea Cup, cup personalized for "Barbra" and signed underneath saucer...
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SIGNED / DATED 1971 ADOLPH GOTTLIEB"NIGHT GLOW"Adolph Gottlieb (American, 1903-1974). "Night Glow" color etching and aquatint on Fabriano paper, 1971. Signed, dated, and numbered 40/65 in pencil on lower margin....
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BIERSTADT - "THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS LANDERSPEAK" (1869)**This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding.
Albert Bierstadt (German-American, 1830-1902). "The...
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JOHN RAMSEY BRANT DECOY SUMMERSIDE,PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1858-1934 LENGTH 16.5”.JOHN RAMSEY BRANT DECOY, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 1858-1934, Circa 1900. In preening position. Inletted iron weight....
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LINDSEY LEVY MERGANSER HEN DECOY LITTLETANCOOK ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, 1892-1980 LENGTH 15.5”.LINDSEY LEVY MERGANSER HEN DECOY, Little Tancook Island, Nova Scotia, 1892-1980, Original paint with gunning wear....
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ROBIN ROSE, AMERICAN 1946-, SURVEY THEBOTTOM, 2001, ENCAUSTIC ON LINEN MOUNTED ON HEXCEL PANEL, 60 X 48 IN. (152.40 X 121.92 CM.)ROBIN ROSE, AMERICAN, 1946- SURVEY THE BOTTOM, 2001, Encaustic on linen mounted...
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BOOKS: FOUR BOOKS ON IVORY, INCLUDING:"IVORY, AN INTERNATIONAL HISTORY AND ILLUSTRATED SURVEY", 1987; "MASTERPIECES OF IVORY FROM T...BOOKS: four books on ivory, including: "Ivory, An International History and...
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DANIEL STURGES (AMERICAN, CIRCA 1765-1823)FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA, LAND SURVEY FOR THOMAS GILBERT, 1793 PEN AND INK ON PAPER: 20 3...Hand drawn map of Franklin County, Georgia, dated 1793 for client Thomas Gilbert...
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FRAMED 1832 SURVEY & 1836 DEED, CHEROKEECO., GA Two Antebellum Cherokee county, Georgia land documents issued to William Gunter (American 1812-1901), comprising, a survey dated June 7,1832 and a deed dated October...
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Rosebud Agency Sketchbook, by "Jack"9 x 5 1/2 inch sketchbook containing 72 illustrations on unlined paper, in color pencil, ca 1880s-1890s. Paper cover featuring blue pencil inscription "Capt McCauley for Indian...
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PATTERSON, Matt, American, (New Hampshire,b. 1981): ''The Magnificent Madagascar Radiated Tortoise'', an original acrylic painting, amazing color and detail on vellum art board depicting the critically endangered...
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ANTIQUES REFERENCE[ANTIQUES REFERENCE]incl.: A Directory of Antique Furniture, by F. Lewis Hinckley; American Antiques, The New and Revised Catalog, by William C. Ketchum, Jr.; Treasury of American Antiques, A...
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CANVASBACK DECOY BY FRITZ GEIGER. Wisconsin,1882-1957. Carved head detail and original paint. Repaired neck. 16.5"l. Impressed "Kangas CB4" for Gene and Linda Kangas (Ohio) and pictured in their book "Decoys, A North...
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Hand Drawn Land Survey American 1818.A hand drawn land survey by Henry Elliot/95th surveyor dated Nov. 20th 1818. Depicts a plot of land around the Mississippi River; 15.75 x 9.5 in. Condition: Creases tears...
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Surveying altimeter, barometer: circularaltimeter marked "American Paulin System", Model M1, 4 x 8-1/2 in. including fitted leather case with strap, good condition, case with minor scuffs and normal wear...
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Joseph F. Wallet Des Barres (English1722-1824) "Gulph of Mexico" c. 1780 hand-tinted copper engraved map from The Atlantic Neptune showing the coast from the Apelousa River eastward to Pensacola sheet 33 1/4...
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Letters Between the Sturges BrothersMost Antebellum Including J.R. Sturges 3rd GA Infantry KIA These 58 letters encompass a "snapshot" of antebellum life in the South.Samuel Sturges (1774-1831) was born in Fairfield...
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GROUP OF ANTIQUES REFERENCE BOOKS. The Pine Furniture of Early New England Russell Hawes Kettell English Domestic Brass 1680-1810 and History of its Origins Rupert Gentle and Rachael Feild Living With Antiques:...
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An Important Miami Pipe With Ties tothe 1795 Treaty of Greenville delicately carved curly maple stem with engraved bands of German silver and diamond-shaped inlay; brass mouthpiece and German silver tip; stem...
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GROUP OF ANTIQUE CERAMIC AND PORCELAINREFERENCE BOOKS. Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain Elinor Gordon hardcover.; Chinese Export Porcelain An Historical Survey edited by Elinor Gordon paperback.; Encyclopaedia...
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Jacques Tanesse (New Orleans) "Planof the City and Suburbs of New Orleans from an Actual Survey made in 1815 by J. Tanesse City Surveyor" 1825 engraving drawn by Jacques Tanesse engraved by William Rollinson...
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68 books and pamphlets on glassware:price guides, historical surveys, 18th and 19th century, including two McKearin, [American Glass]; Lindsey, [American Historical Glass]; four Ruth Webb Lee, two [Sandwich...
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