ATTRIBUTED TO GAINSBOROUGH DUPONT (C.1754-1797): THE RIGHT HONORABLE WILLIAM PITT, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUEROil on canvas, unsigned, with label from Henry Graves, London.
50 x 40 in., 57 x 47 in. (frame).
Note:...
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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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SIR HENRY DOULTON (DOUBLE HANDLE) D7054- LARGE - ROYAL...Sir Henry Doulton (Double Handle) in blue, black, yellow and brown coloration.
In the mid 1830's, Henry Doulton (1820 - 1897) joined his father's firm just...
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GRP: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART BOOKSLargegroup of reference books, monographs, and catalogs on modern and contemporary art, including works on major movements such as Futurism and Synchromism, and artists including...
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GRP: ASSORTED BOOKS ON EUROPEAN ARTHISTORY AND EXPLORA...Large lot of miscellaneous books, dealing primarily with European exploration, art, and history. Titles include "The British Empire before the American...
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON(New York, 1785-1851)
PigeonHawk, Pl. 92, from The Birds of America , London, 1827-1838, variant 1, Havell edition, hand colored etching, engraving and aquatint on wove paper with "J. Whatman/1830" watermark,...
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON(New York, 1785-1851)
Children'sWarbler, Pl. 35, from The Birds of America , London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, hand colored etching, engraving and aquatint on wove J. Whatman paper, plate 19-1/2 x 12-1/8...
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON(New York, 1785-1851)
OrchardOriole, Pl. 42, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, hand colored etching, engraving and aquatint on wove paper with "J. Whatman/TurkeyMill/1828"...
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EXHIBITED 1962 W. DRAPER PORTRAIT OFSON "WILLY"William Franklin Draper American, 1912-2003), "Willy" oil on canvas, 1962. Signed "Wm. F. Draper '62" on lower left. A large-scale portrait by American award-winning...
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GEORGE MONTAGUE ELLWOOD (1875-1955)(ATTRIBUTED DESIGNER) FOR J. S. HENRY, LONDON
ART NOUVEAU OCCASIONAL TABLE, CIRCA 1910 mahogany, inlaid with specimen woods and mother-of-pearl68cm diameter, 71cm high...
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J. S. HENRY, LONDON
ART NOUVEAU ARMCHAIR,CIRCA 1910 carved oak, with velvet upholstered seat and arm rest64cm wide, 121cm high, 49cm deepNote: This celebrated chair shows distinct characteristics of the designs of...
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GEORGE WALTON (1867-1933) (ATTRIBUTEDDESIGNER) FOR J. S. HENRY, LONDON
THREE-PIECE PARLOUR SUITE, CIRCA 1910 inlaid mahogany, with original close-nailed upholstered seats, comprising a SETTEE 103cm wide, 97cm...
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(35) REFERENCE BOOKS: AMERICANA, METALS,WEAPONS(lot of 35) Collection of reference books on Americana, silver, metal, and various weapons, comprising: (1) "Old English Plate," Wilfred Joseph Cripps, Spring Books,...
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(23) BOOKS: HISTORICAL, VARIOUS REFERENCE& POETRY(lot of 23) Historical, reference, and poetry books, including: (1) "The Shropshire Lad," A.E. Housman, 1932, 110 pages, loss and wear to book sleeve, (1) "Mayhew's...
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[CHINESE JADE]
A group of referencebooks and catalogues about Chinese jades, including several important early publications, with titles comprising:
LAUFER, Berthold. Archaic Chinese Jades Collected in China...
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American or French School, 19th Century
Portraitof Thomas Jefferson
oil on panel
unsigned
8 1/2 x 7 inches.
The back of the frame retains several labels: a printed label reading MFA / 95 / BB and one printed M.F.A. with...
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[CHINESE JADE]
A group of referencebooks and catalogues about Chinese jades, including several important early publications, with titles comprising:
LAUFER, Berthold. Archaic Chinese Jades Collected in China...
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BOOKS: THREE VOLUMES INCLUDING BRACKEN,HENRY "FARRIERY IMPROVED - OR - A COMPLETE TREATISE UPON THE ART OF FARRIERY..." LONDON, 1769; ALONG WITH DOWNING, J. "A TREATISE ON THE DISORDERS, INCIDENT TO HORNED CATTLE..."...BOOKS:...
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ยง JOHN DUNCAN FERGUSSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH1874-1961)
ROYAN, 1909 oil on board, signed, inscribed and dated verso26cm (10 1/4in), 34cm (13 1/2in)Fergusson painted Royanduring the exceptional period when he lived in...
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? AN UNRECORDED ITALIAN [URBINO] ISTORIATOMAIOLICA DISH, ATTRIBUTED TO NICOLA DA URBINO, CIRCA 1520-23
SAMSON AND DELILAH Depicting the treacherous Delilah, with scissors and holding to one side the locks of hair...
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J.S. HENRY, LONDON (ATTRIBUTED MAKERS)
ARTNOUVEAU PARLOUR SUITE, CIRCA 1900 mahogany, comprising a SETTEE, 133cm wide, 112cm high, 67cm deep; and A PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS, each with broad backs inlaid with stylised...
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GEORGE MONTAGUE ELLWOOD (1875-1955)FOR J. S. HENRY, LONDON (ATTRIBUTED MAKER)
ARTS & CRAFTS OAK SETTLE, CIRCA 1900 oak, with raised velvet upholstery145cm wide, 161cm high, 60.5cm deepLiterature:The Studio,...
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Gell (Sir William) and Gandy (John P)Pompeiana - The Edifices And Ornaments Of Pompeii, London 1832, two vols, contemporary quarter calf with gilt tooled spines and lettering, marbled boards, bookplate of Henry...
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Leatherbound books: history and criticismCampbell John Lord. THE LIVES OF THE CHIEF JUSTICES OF ENGLAND. 3 vols. London: John Murray 1849. H8 3/4''; Campbell John Lord. THE LIVES OF THE LORD CHANCELLORS AND KEEPERS...
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(BINDINGS) A group of seven folio orquarto-sized leather bound works comprising: The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1881. 2 vols. A Gallery of Illustrious Literary Characters...
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Books: Fine art furniture decorativearts and travel guides Bernier Rosamond. MATISSE PICASSO MIRO: AS I KNEW THEM. New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1991. Bridgman George B. BRIDGMAN'S LIFE-DRAWING. London: John Lane...
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Lot. Fine Art & Illustrated Books:(Matisse, Henri, illustrator.) Ronsard, Pierre de. Florilege des Amours. Paris, 1948 [but later facsimile authorized by Skira]. 2 vols., orig. wrappers, loose as issued, in...
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Thomas L. McKenney (American 1785-1859)and James Hall (1793-1868): the George Strother Gaines (1784-1873) Original Subscriber Set of the History of the Indian Tribes of North America 1837-1844 3 vols. in folio...
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4 vols. + 1 portfolio. Book & Paper-MakingArts: The Studio. The Art of The Book. London, etc., 1914. Edited by Charles Holme. 4to, orig. wrappers; chipped along edges. Color plates, other illus., adverts. Minor internal...
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Books: Antique architectural and designrelated Diderot & d'Alembert RECUEIL DE PLANCHES SUR LES SCIENCES LES ARTS LIBERAUX ET LES ARTS MECHANIQUES AVEC LEUR EXPLICATION. Paris: Inter-Livres 2002. Gabriele Mandel...
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