- MACKEY RED KNOTCape May, NJ, c. 1860
10
in. long
This bold running decoy displays a hard chine, a chip-carved breast, and an underside with provenance markings. There is a Joe French Collection white label and...
[more like this] - THE MULLER VERITY PEEP PAIRObediah Verity
(1813-1901)
Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
6 3/4 in. long
This exceptional peep pair showcases identical form in two distinct plumages. The first is in a rarely seen darker-backed...
[more like this] - THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarry
V. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
[more like this] - "WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILThe
Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward Brothers made pintails early on in their craft and they were...
[more like this] - EARLY HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVER WITH RAISED
WING TIPSFolger Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
9 in. long
“To me,” wrote Donal C. O’Brien Jr. “...these are the greatest of all the Nantucket Golden Plovers; very...
[more like this] - GOLDEN PLOVERMr. Webster
Nantucket,
MA, c. 1850
10 in. long
This early plover with a sharp tail cut is among the best of its kind from the iconic Webster rig. It has resided on the island since it was made...
[more like this] - EARLY HOLLOW FOLGER GOLDEN PLOVERFolger
Family
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...
[more like this] - GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952)
Shinnecock,
NY, c. 1900
17 1/2 in. long
In 1971 Milton Weiler’s “Classic Shorebird Decoys” portfolio was published with text by William J. Mackey Jr. Across from Weiler’s Plate...
[more like this] - THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathan
F. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. Even his Hudsonian Curlews…seemed to run, feed, and...
[more like this] - 5 KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE MAPS1st item:
"Tennessee & Kentucky" Map, by Thomas G. Bradford, engraved by George W. Boynton, published by William D. Ticknor, Boston, 1835. From "A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical,...
[more like this] - EXHIBITED 1962 W. DRAPER PORTRAIT OF
SON "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...
[more like this] - PORTFOLIO OF 10 FSA PHOTOS W/ COVER
(1930S)Arthur Rothstein (American, 1915-1985). A portfolio of 10 FSA (Farm Security Administration) photographs with images by Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Ben Shahn, and...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), “ST. AUGUSTINE”., WATERCOLOR ON HEAVY CREAM WOVE PAPER, 14” X 20". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), THREE MIXED-MEDIA WEATHER MAPS:, EACH APPROX. 15” X 20”. UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida, 1884-1957, ...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), "BLUE HERO RESTAURANT", ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA., WATERCOLOR ON HEAVY CREAM WOVE PAPER, 14” X 20”. UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), FEMALE NUDE LOOKING TO HER RIGHT., OIL ON BOARD, 20” X 16”. UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida, 1884-1957,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), LOGGERS., OIL ON BOARD, 24” X 30”. UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida, 1884-1957, Loggers. Signed "L'Engle"...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), “FISHERMAN”., OIL ON BOARD, 16” X 20”. UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida, 1884-1957, "Fisherman". ...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (FLORIDA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK, 1884-1957), DOUBLE-SIDED WORK WITH A SCENE OF BOAT PREPARATIONS ON OBVERSE AND A NAUTICAL STILL LIFE VERSO., OIL ON BOARD, 30” X 24”. UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), TWO FIGURAL WORKS:, BOTH UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida, 1884-1957, Two figural works: 1) Portrait of...
[more like this] - WILLIAM H. EWEN, JR. (NEW YORK, CONTEMPORARY),
PAIR OF SIDEWHEELER DRAWINGS., PENCILS ON PAPER, 8.75" X 20". FRAMED 17.25" X 29".WILLIAM H. EWEN, JR., New York, Contemporary, Pair of sidewheeler drawings. One depicts...
[more like this] - WILLIAM H. EWEN, JR. (AMERICA, CONTEMPORARY),
PORTRAIT OF A NEW YORK CENTRAL TUG., PENCIL ON PAPER, 9.75" X 14.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 17" X 21.5".WILLIAM H. EWEN, JR., America, Contemporary, Portrait of a New York Central...
[more like this] - WILLIAM CLARKE RICE, JR. (NEW YORK,
1875-1928), "THE PRINCE OF KNOWLEDGE"., OIL ON CANVAS, 16" X 50". FRAMED 20.75" X 55".WILLIAM CLARKE RICE, JR. New York 1875-1928 "The Prince of Knowledge". Study for...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), TWO WORKS:, WATERCOLORS, 15" X 20". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida, 1884-1957, Two works: 1) Mexico City...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), THREE WORKS FOUND IN THE ATTIC OF AN OUTER CAPE HOME:, OILS ON BOARD, 16" X 20". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), FOUR FEMALE FIGURAL STUDIES., WATERCOLORS, FROM 15.5" X 11" TO 20" X 14". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), SIX FEMALE FIGURAL STUDIES., WATERCOLORS, FROM 16" X 10.5" TO 20" X 14". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), COBB FARM, SOUTH TRURO, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1942., OIL ON BOARD, 16" X 20". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New York/Florida,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L’ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), FOUR WORKS DEPICTING PROVINCETOWN AND TRURO LANDSCAPES., WATERCOLORS ON PAPER, 14" X 20". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR., Massachusetts/New...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), TWO OUTER CAPE SCENES FOUND IN THE ATTIC OF AN OUTER CAPE HOME:, WATERCOLORS ON CREAM WOVE PAPER, 14" X 20". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR.,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE, JR. (MASSACHUSETTS/NEW
YORK/FLORIDA, 1884-1957), COLLECTION OF FOUR WEATHER MAPS., MIXED MEDIAS ON HEAVY, CREAM WOVE PAPER, THREE 14.5" X 20" AND ONE 18.75" X 24.75". UNFRAMED.WILLIAM JOHNSON L'ENGLE,...
[more like this] - Five Richard Kidder Meade, Jr. Confederate
Civil War Letters, Civil War Era Photographs, Paintings, Meade Family Archive Virginia, 1861-1862: letter from Fort Sumter, March 21, 1861, to sister Julia Meade (1830-1906),...
[more like this] - 1 vol. Elliott, (William). Carolina
Sports, by Land and Water. New York: Trehern & Williamson, 1850. Second edition. 12mo, later cloth-backed marbled bds. Lower gutter corners dampstained. Ink ms. ownership...
[more like this] - [American Indian - History] Books on
Indian - White Relations lot of 10 books including:Benedek Emily. The Wind Won't Know Me: A History of the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute. New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1992.Clark Ann...
[more like this] - JOHN LA FARGE (american 1835-1910)
"A BOY AND HIS DOG (DICKEY HUNT)" Oil on paperboard laid on canvas 40 x 34 in. (101.6 x 86.4cm) provenance: Albert Stickney, New York, 1884(?)-1908. Mrs. Albert Stickney,...
[more like this] - Wright, Lindbergh, MacCracken album:
19 vintage wire service photos, Charles Lindbergh and his plane "Spirit of St. Louis", most backstamped "© 1927, Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc."...
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