ILE D'ORLÉANS STYLE CHAIRIle d'Orléansstyle chair, pegged construction. France, late 18th Century. Height 34”, seat height 16”, seat width 16”. The Larry Foster Collection....
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CAST IRON GOLFER DOORSTOPIn excellentcondition. Height, 10". The Larry Foster Collection....
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FOLK CARVING OF P.M. PIERRE E. TRUDEAUAwood carving of Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau by listed artist Art Gallant of Dieppe, New Brunswick (active in the 20th century, died 1980). Circa 1979. Measuring,...
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RARE MARBLE GAMEFrom the Mennonite Community,strong condition with a nice patina. Marbles included. Waterloo County, circa 1890. Measuring, 10” height x 9” width. The Larry Foster Collection....
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THREE TIER PLANT OR PAILSTANDThe bowfront, turned legs and scrolled back support are positive. Dark brown colour, strong crackling. Yarmouth County (Nova Scotia), last quarter of 19th century. Measuring, 39”...
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THOMAS HAY ARROWBACK CHAIRSA set offour arrowback chairs, the paint was removed many years ago. Hardings Point (New Brunswick), circa 1830. Unsigned. Measuring, 32 1/2" height x 18 1/2" width x 16 1/2" depth....
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COUNTRY SOFAAs found condition and retainingoriginal surface. Requires upholstery. Circa 1840. Measuring, 27 3/4" height x 74 3/8" width x 26" depth. The Larry Foster Collection....
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WALLBOX SHELFThe form shows settlers’ethnic influence. A few coats of overpaint. Condition excellent. Nova Scotia, Lunenberg County, last quarter 19th century. Measuring, 24" height x 12 1/2" width x 4 1/2" depth....
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COUNTRY CHAISE LONGUEIn excellent whitepainted surface, showing considerable age, and upholstered in a navy blue jean-like cotton fabric. This form is more often country formal. Lunenburg County (Nova Scotia),...
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LAST LOOK WOODEN MIRROR - SHELFThe mirrorshowing diamond cutouts and decorative scrolls, with a very old surface, and minor repairs. Yarmouth County, last quarter of the 19th Century. Measuring, 18” height, 10”...
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RARE PIERCED MASONIC TIN LANTERNThisMasonic lantern is a rare example of early tin work. Ontario, circa 1830. Excellent condition. Measuring, 14” height x 5" diameter. The Larry Foster Collection....
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PINE CORNER SHELFMeasuring, 14 1/2”height, 18” width at top. Ex. Bob Perkins Collection. Quebec, circa 1870. The Larry Foster Collection....
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STICK WINDSOR ARMCHAIRExcellent conditionwith strong, original paint. The simple form mimics the early elegance of the Windsor period. From an old private collection in Wellington County (Southwestern Ontario), late...
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OAK SHOT BARRELThis small wooden barrelhas very early patina, lacking plug-cork. England, early 19th century. Measuring, 7 1/2” height x 4 1/2” diameter. The Larry Foster Collection....
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STAINLESS STEEL OBELISK COLUMNFrom theIvy Lea Bridge which joins Canada and the United States of America, on the Eastern Ontario side. It is stamped accordingly "United States" and "Canada". Dates to 1938 when...
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EARLY SETTLE BED (BANC LIT)This bedwas refinished likely in the 1950s and the surface has aged to a mellow state, in good condition. The settle bed was from Canada's early history, and used as a bench or a...
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EXCEPTIONAL CHERRY QUILT STANDThe standshowing very nice turnings, with the original iron bar and Regency embellishments. In perfect condition. Provenance: From an early Ontario collection, 1830-40. Measuring,...
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MAP OF THE MARITIMES BY CLARA CAIEThe"Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island" map, artistically drawn by Clara Caie (1874-1955), granddaughter of ship owner Samuel Killan, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia....
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HALF MODEL SHIP DIORAMA"Alf Holben",in original condition, half model with wooden sails and nice surface. It comes with a P.E.I. provenance while flying an American flag. Circa 1920. Measuring, 16 1/2” height...
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LARGE WOODEN HULL MODELMade for a boatbuilder in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It was built to scale and solidly constructed - six stage construction. Circa 1930. Provenance: From a boat collector near Chester, Nova...
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FOLK PORTRAITS BY FANNY M. HEWSONTwooil on canvas by listed Nova Scotia folk artist Fanny Margaret Hewson (b. 1910, deceased) of River Philip, Nova Scotia. He is titled verso "Gentleman of Jen Eyck Family",...
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WEST COAST SPIRIT TOTEMWith strong paint,in excellent condition. Mission (British Columbia), circa 1950. Measuring, 24” height, wing span 15”. Body is 2” x 3”. The Larry Foster Collection....
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LIFT TOP COMMODEWith a lift top doorabove one small drawer (left) and one blind door (right), in earlier overpaint. Measuring, 29" height x 33" width x 16 1/2" depth. Mahone Bay, Lunenberg County (Nova Scotia),...
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PAIR OF EXCEPTIONAL STAINED GLASS PANELSApair of stained glass panels, the central heraldic crest that of the "Halifax Hotel". Of note, the lead work in the panels is a rare pyramid form, technique known to be used...
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ONE DRAWER STAND WITH SHELFOne-boardtop with original brass pull, nice old dark brown surface, with minor touch-ups. Nova Scotia, circa 1860. Measuring, 26" height, top 20” x 25 1/2”. The Larry Foster Collection....
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CANDLESTAND WITH NORTH STAR IMAGEMadeof mahogany, black wood, walnut & fruitwood. It is said the star (on top) is the North Star..."that guided me on my many crossings of the ocean". Circa 1850. Provenance: From...
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WORK TABLEA good Canadian flamed walnutwork table. The solid figured top opens on recessed supports. The veneered drawer fronts constructed with pine secondary wood, fine dovetails, original pulls (three restored),...
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REDWARE MARITIME CROCKThis example isone of the largest redware crocks by a Maritimes Pottery, with a large spout, in very good condition, with two minor chips. Probably Nova Scotia, 1870-80. Measuring, 16”...
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BRANT GOOSEAn early form similar tothose of Prince Edward Island, the head may have been restored at an earlier date. Circa 1910. Measuring, 16 1/2" height x 21" width x 6 1/2" depth. The Larry Foster Collection....
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BIRD TREE BY PRUDENT VIANNEAUA birdtree hosting eleven birds, with a turned red wooden base. By folk artist Prudent Vianneau (b. 1930s - deceased) from Tabusintac, New Brunswick. Height, 4 feet. The Larry Foster...
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PHILIP MELVIN (1938-2010) CANADIANAcarved wooded "Fat Irish Puffin", by folk artist Philip Melvin, listed in ‘Compendium of Canadian Folk Artists’, and his work is on display in the Canadian Museum of Civilization...
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PINE COMMODEThis petite commode hasgreat form, and is in almost pristine original surface. One wide drawer over two blind doors below. The principal faux paint is mahogany and the working surface is faux marble....
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PADDLE WHEELER"The Silva", in nice originalpaint, the boat meausring 24” long, and the base is 28” long. Found in as is condition. Eastern Ontario, circa 1930. The Larry Foster Collection....
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CANADA GOOSE BY WILLIAM R. MILLA Canadagoose by William Roy Mill (1901-1982), member of the noted family of carvers from Prince Edward Island. It has three metal supports, signed in red letters at base. Circa 1960....
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FOLK PAINTING OF DOGS BY FANNY HEWSONApainting of two playful black dogs by Fanny Hewson (b. 1910, deceased) of River Philip, Nova Scotia. Painted on wood paneling, in a white wooden frame. "The World of Fanny...
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PRINT, LARRY FOSTER Larry Foster (American,20th century), "General Whale," 1972, offset print, pencil signed lower right, titled and dated in print lower left, sheet (unframed): 15"h x 35"w...
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