J. AUDUBON, SYNOPSIS OF BIRDS OF AMERICA,1839 A Synopsis of The Birds of North America by John James Audubon. Printed 1839, Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh. Longman, Rees, Brown, Green, and Longman, London. First...
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ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (1819-1905)Quailand Chicks, 1867
signed and dated "AF Tait N A 1867" lower right
oil on board, 10 by 14 in.
signed and dated on back
Kennedy & Co., New York and Winsor & Newton labels on...
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EARLY HOLLOW FOLGER GOLDEN PLOVERFolgerFamily
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
11 in. long
“Nantucket decoys are hard to come by and historically they are of great interest. Since they were used for relatively short periods...
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ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (1819-1905)Onthe Qui Vive!, 1871
signed and dated "A.F. Tait N.Y. 1871" lower right
oil on panel, 12 by 16 in.
numbered, titled, signed, and inscribed on back
"On the Qui Vive" is old...
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"THE ORIGINAL WATER-COLOR PAINTINGS",AUDUBONFeatured in this lot if a First Edition of, "The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America" Two Volumes, American Heritage Publishing...
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WILLIAM DAWSON PAINTING COLORFUL BIRDOUTSIDER ARTISTWilliam Dawson (American, 1901-1990). Acrylic on board painting of a colorful bird, 1985. Signed & dated on lower right. A beautiful painting of a colorful...
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JOHN GOULD (GREENLAND GYRFALCON) FALCOCANDICANS**First Time At Auction**
John Gould (British, 1804-1881). "(Greenland Gyrfalcon) Falco Candicans" - an original antique hand-colored lithograph of the Greenland...
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EXCEPTIONAL MAYA POTTERY SEATED SCRIBE,EX-SCHMITT**Originally Listed At $18000**
Pre-Columbian, Mayan territories, Highlands, ca. 600 to 900 CE. In a word - breathtaking! Important, large and literally beyond...
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CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO BIRDSChinesewatercolor painting of two interesting birds. One of two from the same artist in today's sale. Measures about 16-1/2" wide overall and 80" high....
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CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO PERCHEDBIRDSChinese watercolor painting of two interesting birds. One of two from the same artist in today's sale. Measures about 16-1/2" wide overall and 80" high....
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Interesting Bronze Toucan Bird HeadSculpture. Detailed image of Toucan on green marble base. H: 11 inches: W: 6.75 inches: D: 12 inches ---
US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will...
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH FIGURALPORTRAIT 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 5.5". PORTRAIT, 19th Century, Obverse with a full-length portrait of a woman tucking a flower behind her ear with one hand and holding a long-stemmed...
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KENNETH E. TYLER, AMERICAN (B. 1931),SOLAR BIRD, LITHOGRAPH, 30”H X 22”WKenneth E. Tyler, American, (b. 1931) Solar Bird, lithograph Numbered 12/20 lower left, titled lower middle, signed lower right....
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TWELVE FANS, MANY WITH HAND-PAINTEDDECORATION, MATERIALS INCLUDE CELLULOID, IVORY, MOTHER OF PEARL, SEQUINS, LACE, EMBROIDERY, ETC., ITEMS OF INTEREST INCLUDE FRENCH FAN WITH YELLOW CELLULOID HANDLE, HAND-PAINTED...
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STERLING JEWELRY: SEVENTEEN PIECES OFBETTER STERLING JEWELRY, MANY SIGNED, PIECES OF INTEREST INCLUDE: MEXICAN ZIG-ZAG CUFF BY RODE...STERLING JEWELRY: Seventeen pieces of better sterling jewelry, many signed,...
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ANCIENT CHINESE JADE, CARNELIAN, AMBERThenecklace comprised of beads of various sizes, shapes and types makes an interesting and valuable collection of semiprecious materials.With provenance to the collection of...
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TWELVE MEIJI JAPANESE ZODIAC SYMBOLCARVED WOOD NETSUKEA very fine intact set of twelve carved netsuke representing the zodiac. Each artist signed example with inlaid eyes is very finely carved and displays...
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Interesting Eight-Piece Collection ofChinese Carved Hardstones, comprised of pair of carved serpentine long-tailed crested birds with coral eyes, first quarter 20th century; a large carved green jade equestrian...
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Three Murano glass bird groups mid20th century Comprising a pair of amber glass bird groups and a pink glass bird group, each perched on naturalistic branches. (3). Tallest H: 13 in. Descriptions...
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Two Meissen figures of Chinese ladiesc.1935-45 each seated and wearing robes; one lady feeding a bird the other holding a dead bird crossed swords marks and incised model no's. E34 and E37 5.25in. - one a.f....
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SEMI-ANTIQUE TURKISH HAND KNOTTED WOOLRUG 4' x 6': This rug has a traditional Bergama design with non-traditional colors. There are three eight sided medallions with latch hook borders. Look for small birds in...
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Two Meissen figures of falconers late19th century the first a gentleman in 18th century dress standing before a tree stump the second a lady wearing a green jacket on scrollwork base crossed swords marks and...
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Five Republic of China silver coins:a Yuan Shih-kai (1 dollar 1914) VF/EF a Hunan Province one dollar (1922) VF a Yuan-hung (one dollar 1912) nr E/F a one dollar obv. birds above a junk and a 1914 50 cents Estimate...
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Miniature full body portrait of a childon ivory, ca. 1920s, with interesting modernist abstract bird gouache verso. 3 7/8"H. Also a Japanese hand painting on silk with birds on bamboo perch. The elephant ivory...
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Two Meissen ogee shaped tea caddiesand covers Marcolini period c.1800 the first painted with exotic birds in landscapes the second with a shepherdess and shepherd with sheep in landscapes the cover and shoulder...
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Two Indian white metal photograph framesone pierced and decorates with pillars and birds the other lion masks and bells 10.75in et infra. Estimate ?200-300 Bird frame- There is an engraved monogram within a shield...
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'quail'incense burners and cover the birds Jiaqing period (1796-1820) the feet and ormolu stands European 7ins Estimate ?1 500-2 000 The feet of the birds and the bases are late...
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A 1960's Georg Jensen triangular dolphinbrooch no. 257 and a square twin bird brooch no. 250 1.5in and three other items. Estimate ?150-200 The dolphin brooch has some very slight wear to the top tip. The inscription...
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A pair of Meissen porcelain groups 'TheSecret' and 'Lovers Proof' late 19th century after the models by Acier underglaze blue crossed swords marks and incised model no's. E70 and E71 9.5in. - The Secret a.f. Estimate...
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19th C HAND STITCHED SAMPLER: Workedin bright colors in a most interesting group of roosters birds donkeys insects dogs flowers a wreath geometric shapes and a curious upside down house. Framed under glass in...
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A Japanese Meiji period silver and enamelledcigarette case decoarted with birds peonies and mons with wisteria signed jungin character mark on interior 3.25in. Estimate ?150-200 Some loss to the enamelling on the flowers...
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Attributed to Edward Bird (1772-1819)oil on canvas Cottage interior with figures around a table bears signature and dated 1798 24.5 x 30in. Estimate ?300-400 Oil on canvas with an old (30 years plus re-lining)...
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Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927). A finesilver wire cloisonne enamel vase c.1900 with silver mounted top and bottom rims decorated with birds perched in a magnolia tree amid other flowers and birds in flight amid...
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A late 19th/ early 20th century Swissgilt metal mounted tortoiseshell singing bird box with inlaid multi star decoration sliding operating lever and hinged rear key compartment (associated key) 4in. Estimate...
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U.S. Maltese Falcon Plaster Movie PropLet us talk about the black bird. It measures 12'' x 5.25''. Not a greatly detailed casting but an interesting display piece. It has been debated for years if they used plaster...
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MODERN INDO-CHINESE HAND KNOTTED WOOLROUND RUG 8' circle: A pastel round rug with an ivory field that has a pale blue medallion surrounded by a tracery design of flowers and vines with birds done in colors of...
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