CHARLES MORRIS YOUNG (1869-1964)On DarbyCreek, 1925
signed and dated "Chas Morris Young" lower right
oil on canvas, 29 1/4 by 40 in.
Edward T. Stotesbury P.A.F.A. Prize, 1925
Charles Morris Young’s enduring legacy...
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OLIVER KEMP (1887-1934) PAINTING, "MOOSECALL"Framed Oliver Kemp (1887-1934) oil on canvas, "Moose Call" depicting two male figures in a canoe with standing figure holding a horn to his mouth. 1910. Signed lower...
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LRG GRP: BOOKS ON AFRICA AND AFRICANARTGroup of 32 books on Africa and African art. Includes the following titles:
Jacqueline Delange (French, 1923-1991), Carol F. Jopling (American, 1916-2000), "The Art and...
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19 PIECES AMERICAN COIN SILVER FLATWAREAmerican,mid 19th century, including eight hollow handle fruit knives, marks for R. & W. Wilson (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1825-1846), 7-1/2 in.; three spoons, marked "Cunningham"...
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IMPORTANT SET SIX PHILADELPHIA CHIPPENDALESIDE CHAIRS ...Pennsylvania, circa 1770, the Prentiss-Wilkin family set, each with serpentine crest centering boldly carved cabochon, pierced and fluted splat, shell carved...
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FOUR PIECES AMERICAN COIN SILVER ITEMSearly/mid19th century, including goblet, engraved decoration, marks for Thomas Whartenby (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1811-1852), 6-1/2 in.; mug with floral, bead, and wave...
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BAILEY, BANKS, & BIDDLE AND PATEK PHILLIPPE18K GOLD, ENAMEL, AND SEED PEARL LAPEL WATCHBAILEY, BANKS, & BIDDLE and PATEK PHILLIPPE 18K Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Lapel Watch, the blue guilloche enamel dial with...
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BREGUET 18K GOLD POCKETWATCHBREGUET18K Gold Pocketwatch, the hunter case pocket watch with monogram and wreath decoration; the white dial with Roman numeral indicators and subsidiary seconds dial; enclosing...
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SILVER, SAPPHIRE, RUBY, AND EMERALDCOMPACTSilver, Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Compact, the engraved silver compact with gilt interior featuring circle-cut sapphires, oval-cut rubies, and emerald-cut emeralds...
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J.E. CALDWELL & CO. 18K GOLD, EMERALD,AND DIAMOND RINGJ.E. CALDWELL & CO. 18K Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, ca. 1890; centering an emerald-cut emerald measuring approx. 7.10 x 5.00 x 3.90 mm. framed by four...
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J.E. CALDWELL & CO. PLATINUM, 18K GOLD,DIAMOND, AND NATURAL PEARL BROOCHJ.E. CALDWELL & CO. Platinum, 18K Gold, Diamond, and Natural Pearl Brooch, the platinum-topped-gold brooch centering a pearl measuring approx....
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GOLD, SILVER, DIAMOND, AND NATURAL PEARLBRACELETGold, Silver, Diamond, and Natural Pearl Bracelet, ca. 1895; the rhodium-plated gold and silver graduated open-work bracelet set with old mine-cut diamonds, the largest...
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HARRIET WHITNEY FRISHMUTH (AMERICAN,1880-1980), DESHA Bronze with brown patina on a marble base. Inscribed '©/1927/HARRIET FRISHMUTH' and 'GORHAM CO FOUNDERS/OFSK' (along the base).Literature: C.N. Aronson,...
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HARRIET WHITNEY FRISHMUTH (AMERICAN,1880-1980), "THE VINE" Bronze with brown patina, modeled in 1921. Inscribed '©/1921/HARRIET FRISHMUTH' and 'GORHAM CO FOUNDERS/QBWS' (along the base).Literature Note: The...
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Three Sets of American Copper MudgeCanners
Biddle-Gaumer Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Late 19th Century
comprising one two-cylinder set, one three-cylinder set, and one four-cylinder set.
each with...
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RARE PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA PEWTERBEAKERRare Philadelphia, Pennsylvania pewter beaker, ca. 1730 , bearing the touch of Simon Edgell, 4 1/4" h. Fewer than a dozen signed pieces by Edgell are known. This is...
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The Holcum Family Chippendale Pierce-Carvedand Figured Mahogany Bonnet Top Chest-on-Chest
John Powell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated 1758
the underside of the upper case is inscribed in pencil Made John Powell...
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SIR WILLIAM ORPEN R.A. (irish 1878-1931)"STUDIES OF A MALE NUDE" Graphite on paper 20 x 12 1/4 (50.8 x 31.1cm) (sight size) provenance: Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd., London, United Kingdom. From the collection...
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SIR LAWRENCE GOWING (british 1918-1991)"PORTRAIT OF MISS 'U'" Inscribed 'GOWING SLADE SCHOOL' in pencil on stretcher verso, oil on canvas 40 1/2 x 32 in. (102.9 x 81.3cm) provenance: From the collection of...
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6 vols. Pennsylvania Church Histories:Stone, John S. A Discourse, Commemorative of The Life and Character of The Reverend James May, D.D.... Philadelphia: J. S. McCalla, 1864. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered brown cloth;...
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7 vols. William Penn and Related Subjects:Frost, John. The Life of William Penn,... Early History of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, 1839. 1st ed. 24mo, contemp. sheep; rubbed and worn, cover detached. Frontis., wood-engraved...
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6 vols. (1 wrappers) Philadelphia &Pennsylvania - Graphic Art & Architecture Reference: Tatum, George B. Penn's Great Town: 250 Years of Philadelphia Architecture... in Prints and Drawings. Philadelphia: Univ....
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7 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania- History, Description & Travel: The Philadelphia Record. The City of Philadelphia: Its Commercial and Financial Resources. (Philadelphia), (ca. 1889). Oblong folio, orig....
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4 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania- 19th-Century Description & Travel & C: Moore, James. History of The Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon. Philadelphia, 1866. 1st ed. 12mo, orig. gilt-pictorial green...
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Henry McCarter (American, 1866-1942)"Men's Gods", ca. 1923, oil on canvas, signed lower left "Henry McCarter", retains four exhibition labels en verso, 42" x 50". Presented in its original giltwood frame. ...
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Footed Pennsylvania Coin Silver BowlPhiladelphia, mid 19th century, palm-and-arrow die-rolled border, cast griffin feet, marks for retailer Bailey & Kitchen (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1846-1878) and...
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Philadelphia coin silver mug, taperingsides, C-scroll handle, wave decoration at top and bottom, marked "CLARK & BIDDLE" (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1860-1894), and marks for Peter Krider...
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Charles Willson Peale portrait (Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, 1741-1829), half portrait of Edward Burd (1751-1833), circa 1820, inscription verso translated to liner "Mr. Edward Burd. Painted for Mrs. E. Peale./By...
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Three Levi Hollingsworth Philadelphiadocuments, two signed by Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800, first Governor of Pennsylvania), all manuscript documents on vellum with docket information verso; deed dated November...
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Three Philadelphia deeds, all manuscriptdocuments on vellum, several signatures of prominent Philadelphians: John Morris "of the City of Philadelphia a free black man and Phillis his wife", deeding a 95...
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Philadelphia family archive, mostlylate 18th century manuscript documents and letters relating to a legal dispute concerning lands in Virginia owned by Levi Hollingsworth and Dorsey Pentecost, both of Philadelphia,...
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Harriet Manigault archive, miniatures:(Harriet Manigault Wilcocks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1793-1835), The Manigault name is among the most prominent in South Carolina and specifically Charleston history,...
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8 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania- History, Description & Travel, etc.: Ingram, Henry A. The Life and Character of Stephen Girard. Philadelphia, (1896). 12mo, orig. purple cloth; scuffed. Frontis., plates....
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7 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania- History, Biography & C: Watson, John F. Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in The Olden Time. Philadelphia: Whiting & Thomas, 1856-57. 2 vols. 4to, modern purple buckram,...
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7 vols. Faris, John T. [Philadelphia& Pennsylvania Description & Travel]: Old Roads Out of Philadelphia. Philadelphia & London: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1917. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. green cloth; small stain to back...
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DANIEL GARDNER (british 1750-1805)PORTRAIT OF MR. ROBSON Gouache and crayon on paper, oval 11 x 8 3/4 in. (27.9 x 22.2cm) (sight size) provenance: Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd., London, United Kingdom. From...
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