LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS POLITICAL DEBATES,1860 Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen Douglas, In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois. Published 1860 in Columbus, Ohio by Follett,...
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STANDING GOOSEMichael Vallero (1906-1992)(attr.)
Spring Valley, IL, c. 1920
27 1/2 in. long
This iron-headed field goose is stamped "DWV" for the rig of Daniel W. Voorhees, a member of the Duck Island Club and president...
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RARE CANVASBACK PAIRHiram "Hy" Hotze(1886-1977)
Peoria, IL, c. 1930
15 in. long
Canvasbacks by this maker are rare and the hens are especially so. The undersides of these rigmates are marked with an "EC."
Gunning...
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MASTERWORKS GREEN-WINGED TEAL PAIRCharlesPerdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1940
11 in. long
A rare rigmate pair with thin necks, full bodies, strong paint, and a rich exhibition history.
Original paint with minimal...
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MASTERWORKS BLUE-WINGED TEAL PAIRCharlesPerdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1940
11 in. long
A rare rigmate pair in bright breeding plumage with thin necks, full bodies, strong paint, and a rich exhibition history....
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THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Cheeseman(1897-1956)
Macomb, IL, c. 1930
11 1/2 in. long
"The carver Verne Cheeseman, from Macomb, Illinois, had many of his decoys painted by Edna, including Mallards, Canvasbacks,...
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EARLY SLEEPING MALLARD DRAKEStephenLane (1843-1900) (attr.)
Lacon, IL, c. 1890
13 in. long
A singular early and refined preening drake showcasing the distinct Lacon style in an elegant pose. The uplifted wing...
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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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THE PERDEW PREENING BLACK DUCKCharlesPerdew (1874-1963)
and Edna Perdew (1882-1974) Henry, IL, c. 1910
15 in. long
This early three-piece preening black duck is a singular decoy with no peers. Indeed, it is...
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TREGO-RIG BLUE-WINGED TEALRobert Elliston(1847-1925)
Bureau, IL, c. 1890
12 1/4 in. long
An exceedingly rare and early teal decoy. Widely regarded as the "Dean" of the Illinois River carving tradition, Robert Elliston's...
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CASHWELL-RIG MALLARDPeoria, IL, c. 1920
171/2 in. long
An Illinois River mallard from the famous Cashwell rig and so branded with the "CJC." This bird features strong Perdew paint.
Original Perdew paint with light...
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OUTSTANDING MALLARD PAIRCharles H. Perdew(1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1940
15 3/4 in. long
An excellent rigmate pair with a slightly turned-head drake. Both birds feature Charlie Perdew's best paint with nice warm...
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ROLE PLAYING GAMES DUNGEONS AND DRAGONSIronCrown Enterprises (Virginia 1980-1997) Middle-Earth Role Playing Game. Summer 1985 Catalogue. Campaign Law. Teeth of Mordor Fortresses of Middle Earth. Moria The Dwarven City....
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SAMUEL WILLIAM WALDO AND JEWITT, PORTRAITOF STEPHEN AL...Samuel William Waldo and Jewitt, Portrait of Stephen Allen, oil on panel, inscribed on letter Stephen Allen, New York, Provenance: Hirsch L and Adler Galleries...
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Artist Unknown, 20th Century
Untitled
acrylicon canvas
signed Mathev and dated (lower left)
Framed: 40 5/8 x 53 1/8 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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A Chinese Painted Lute Table
Height20 x width 63 x depth 19 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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An Igbo Mask with White Pigment
Nigeria,20th Century
Height of mask 30 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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A Dogon Carved Figural Offering Bowl
WestAfrica, Mid 20th Century
Height 43 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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A Dogon Carved Figural Ceremonial Box
WestAfrica, Early to Mid 20th Century
with base.
Length 43 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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THREE ETCHINGSTHREE ETCHINGS, 1) "MarshLight" by Churchill Ettinger (Vermont/New Jersey, 1903-1984). 10.5" x 8" sight. Framed 16" x 12.75". 2) "South Dennis, Cape Cod. Ca.1889 as published by the New York Etching...
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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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[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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STEPHEN WILLARD (CALIFORNIA/ILLINOIS,1894-1966) OSTEPHEN WILLARD (California/Illinois, 1894-1966) oil and photograph on board, desert landscape. Signed lower right. Image measures 20" x 30". In a gilt wood frame;...
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COLLECTION OF NINE OFFSET LITHOGRAPHS:JULIE KRAM Julie Kramer Cole (United States, born 1949) "Circle of The Sacred Dogs," "Keepers of The Secret," and "Bringing The Shield"; Scott Gustafson (Illinois, born 1956)...
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AMERICAN POLITICAL AUTOGRAPH ALBUM,1881 A pocket-size album in green cloth binding with Aesthetic style pictorial vignette in blind, black and gold on the front, containing 39 signatures, one to a page (one...
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SCOTT BURNS, ILLINOIS (20TH / 21ST CENTURY),DESIGN #78, LITHOGRAPH, 2005, 10" X 13 3/4", 16" X 20" (FRAME)Scott Burns, Illinois, (20th / 21st Century) Design #78, lithograph, 2005 signed on mat lower right, numbered...
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An Italian Burl Walnut Corner Cabinet
Mid-19thCentury
Height 42 x depth 19 inches.
Property from the Estate of Stephen B. Contro, Bassando del Grappa, Italy and Chicago, Illinois...
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A Chinese Wood Book Rack
Shangxi, 19thCentury
Height 12 1/2 x width 21 x depth 12 3/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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A Chinese Carved Hardwood Altar Table
19thCentury
Height 36 x width 62 1/2 x depth 27 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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Two African Carved Wood Masks and aCovered Vessel
Height of largest 32 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stephen and Katherine Harrison, Chicago, Illinois...
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RARE ILLINOIS SAMPLER. Greene County1840 silk on linen. Realistic flowering vines surround the narrow sawtooth inner border the oval cartouche denotes the maker's name Jessy Ann Spenser and date as well...
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Stephen Coates (American Contemporary)"Receding Snow in Glenview Illinois. Watercolor on paper signed in the lower right ca. 2000 apprx. sight size 10" x 14" matted and framed under glass overall apprx. 17" x...
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Stephen Warde Anderson Illinois (b.1953) A SOUTHERN BELLE mixed media tempera on shade cloth on hardboard built frame and liner signed: lower left H24'' W19 1/4'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection....
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Stephen Warde Anderson Illinois (b.1953) SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON 1989 mixed media tempera on shade cloth on hardboard built frame and liner signed: lower left verso bearing old labels H23 3/4'' W36'' Provenance:...
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