A VERY FINE EX-KAHN COLLECTION FOLKART PULL TOY C 1880The figures of a man in top hat on horseback with his dog move in fully animated strides above a walnut platform on axles with iron-spoked wheels. A cloth...
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ERASTUS SALISBURY FIELD (MASSACHUSETTS/NEWYORK, 1805-1900), PAIR OF HALF-LENGTH PORTRAITS, OILS ON CANVAS, 25” X 20”. FRAMED 30” X 25”.ERASTUS SALISBURY FIELD, Massachusetts/New York, 1805-1900, Pair of...
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JOHN CARLIN (NEW YORK/PENNSYLVANIA,1813-1891), MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF HELEN SMITH (BEECKMAN) GRAHAM WEARING A BLACK DRESS AND VIBRANT RED SHAWL., OVAL 2.25" X 2.5" SIGHT. CASE 3.75" X 3.25".JOHN CARLIN,...
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ANTONIO JACOBSEN OIL ON CANVAS “PORTRAITOF THE THREE-M...Antonio Jacobsen (1850-1921) Oil On Canvas “ Portrait Of The Three-Masted Clipper Ship Island Home At Full Sail ” , lighthouse and headlands in the distance,...
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ANTONIO JACOBSEN OIL ON ARTIST BOARD"PORTRAIT OF THE L...Antonio Jacobsen (1850-1921) Oil on Artist Board "Portrait of the Apache" , an American steam-sail luxury liner on the open sea, signed and dated lower...
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SILVER-PLATED PRESENTATION FIREMAN'SSPEAKING TRUMPET, ...Silver-plated Presentation Fireman's Speaking Trumpet, J.F. Curran & Co., New York, NY, circa 1865-1875 , domed bell with flower and scroll molded shaped...
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WILLIAM RICKARBY MILLER(American, 1818-1893)
Bayof New York from the Heights of Hoboken, 1860, signed and dated lower left "W.R. Miller 1860", original artist label verso, oil on canvas, 25-1/4 x 37 in.; fine reproduction...
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FINE MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE BLOCKFRONT DESKBoston or Salem, late 18th century, figured mahogany throughout, fitted desk interior with three fan carved drawers, four graduated block front long drawers, fan...
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1874 NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECEIPTReceiptgiven to Mary R. Ashford in 1874 by the New York Historical Society for a manuscript -- a deed of gift dated 1721 of lots around King George, Princes and Frankfort Streets....
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GILT METAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK20thCentury. Pierced and configured as a pin. Height 2 in. Width 2 in. (Cond: good) cf. The New York City's official seal has its origins dating back to 1625. Numerous variations...
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JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (NEW JERSEY/NEWYORK/UNITED KINGDOM, 1817-1894), SCHOONER YACHT PALMER, THE START OFF STATEN ISLAND. CIRCA 1870., OIL ON BOARD, 8" X 12". FRAMED 12.5" X 16.5".JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH, ...
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JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (NEW JERSEY/NEWYORK/UNITED KINGDOM, 1817-1894), SCHOONER YACHT PALMER , THE FINISH OFF THE CLIFFS OF DOVER. CIRCA 1870-1875., OIL ON BOARD, 8" X 12". FRAMED 12.5" X 16.5".JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH,...
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MALVINA CORNELL HOFFMAN (NEW YORK, 1887-1966),"L'HOMME TOMBEAU", A BUST OF DR. ALBERT SIMARD., BRONZE, HEIGHT 9".MALVINA CORNELL HOFFMAN New York 1887-1966 "L'Homme Tombeau", a bust of Dr. Albert Simard. Signed and...
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EIGHT BIOGRAPHICAL COMPILATIONS OF AMERICANARTISTS To include: Lester, C. Edwards. The Artists of America (1846) (losses to spine and lower extremities of the boards); Lee, Cuthbert. Contemporary American Portrait...
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SILVER NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTENNIALMEDAL 1904 This medal was crafted by Brenner in 1904 for the Centennial of the New York Historical Society in silver. The obverse has John Pintard (founder) and Egbert Benson...
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BLACK AMERICANA: BOARD GAME "THE FUNNYGAME OF HIT OR MISS", C. 1900, MCLOUGHLIN BROS., CONTAINS EIGHTEEN WOODEN DISC COUNTERS, ONE...BLACK AMERICANA: Board game "The Funny Game of Hit or Miss", c. 1900, McLoughlin...
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AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN,1785-1851)After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) , "Schniz's Sandpiper", digital image transfer on paper, printed by New York Historical Society and Oppenheimer Editions,...
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AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN,1785-1851)After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) , "Brown Pelican", digital image transfer on paper, printed by New York Historical Society and Oppenheimer Editions,...
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NEW YORK CITY 'BIG APPLE' REFERENCEBOOKS, 12 Twelve reference books on New York City comprising "Ultimate New York Design" by Anja Llorella Oriol, "Art and the Empire City New-York 1825-1861" by Catherine Hoover,...
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AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851). TheOriginal Water-color Paintings... for The Birds of America. Marshall B. Davidson, introduction. New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., 1966.
2 volumes, 4to. Numerous...
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An Important American Silver Tankard
MyerMyers, New York, 1723-1795
marked MM to neck under rim
33 ozt 12 dwt
Height 8 1/4 inches.
Myer Myers, a Jewish colonial silversmith, was one of the most accomplished smiths...
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THE ORIGINAL WATER-COLOR PAINTINGS BYJOHN JAMES AUDUBON... ...for The Birds of America (New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., 1966), two volumes in slipcase with reproductions of works in the New...
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Audubon Birds of America Reproductionin 2 Books, John James Audubon, The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America. Reproduced in Color for the First Time from the Collection...
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NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTENNIAL MEDAL-BRONZE A gold plated bronze version of the New York Historical Society Centennial Medal from 1904 by Brenner. The obverse has John Pintard (founder) and Egbert Benson (First...
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Thauvet Besley Silver Beaker ca 1727-1757American (New York) ca 1727-1757. An important early American silver beaker by Thauvet Besley of New York of a tapered cylindrical form with flared rim and molded foot bands...
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THREE BENNINGTON CANDLESTICKS. Vermontmid 19th century. Pair 9''h. and smaller single stick 7 3/4''h. with same form. Pair are ex New York Historical Society sold at Sotheby's (New York) January 29 1995....
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PAIR OF SILHOUETTES OF KENTUCKY GOVERNORJOSEPH AND PEGGY DESHA BY THOMAS EDWARDS (MASSACHUSETTS 1795-1856). Ink and watercolor on paper signed dated 1824. Identified below. Double-framed with eglomise mats ...
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BENNINGTON CANDLESTICK. Vermont mid19th century. Flint enamel with traces of dark green 8''h. Ex New York Historical Society sold at Sotheby's January 29 1995....
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BENNINGTON CANDLESTICK. Vermont mid19th century. Flint enamel in amber and blue 7 3/4''h. Ex New York Historical Society sold at Sotheby's January 29 1995....
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Robert Knox Sneden (American 1837 -1911)Civil War Vignette Watercolor on stiff bristol-type board titled in manuscript The Cochton River. Soldier's Home. Bath. Steuben County N.Y. Looking South signed l.l. and dated...
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WHITE MOUNTAIN SCENERY FRANCONIA Giclee:41 1/2 x 71 1/2 in. Framed; after the painting at The New York Historical Society Museum...
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BUST OF THOMAS JEFFERSON AFTER JEAN-ANTOINHOUDON (FRENCH 1741-1828). Cast plaster unsigned. 27 1/2''h. Ex Jim Welch (Ohio). Only a small number of plaster versions of Houdon's bust of Jefferson exist. Among...
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SILHOUETTE. Signed Frederick ChapmanBemis Heights 1777. Full-length profile of Massachusetts militia soldier Abijah Wood (1743-1819) in uniform with his gun against a pen and ink landscape of stone wall and...
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American School Portrait of Jacob Harsenoilon mahogany panel unsigned half length portrait of Mr. Harsen presented in an attractive later gilt composition frame.Jacob Harsen (1750-1835) was the father of Cornelius...
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American School 19th century miniatureportrait of city hall, new york Signed "J. Fritsch" lower left, watercolor on ivory, framed. literature: F.J. Fritsch is listed in The New York Historical Society's Dictionary...
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BENNINGTON TOBY SNUFF JAR. Vermontimpressed Type A label 1849-1858. Rockingham glaze. Seated toby with removable hat. 4 1/2''h. Ex New York Historical Society sold at Sotheby's (New York) January 29 1995....
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