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Continental School late
Continental School late 17th/early 18th c. "Parlay Before a Battle" oil on canvas unsigned 30 3/4 in. x 45 3/4 in. in a later frame.
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1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
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Four 17th and 18th century European
Four 17th and 18th century European engravings (Schley, Moncornet, Berger, and Merian); Jakobus van der Schley (Dutch, 1715-1779), the cuckold suitor; Baltazar Moncornet (French, 1600-1668), country landscape with figures leading cattle and goats; Daniel Berger (German, 1744-1824), mystical lamp with Hebrew script above; Matthaus Merian (Swiss, 17th century), rustic scene with gent chopping wood. Largest: 4 1/2" x 6 1/4". Light glue discoloration to two.
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ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY
ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
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late 17th Century English
late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Gentlemanwearing a lace jacket and a gold coloured coatoil on canvas 71.5cm x 56cm (28" x 22")
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HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C.
HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C. DIED1743),Map of the British Empire in America, with French, Spanish, and Dutch Settlements. Printed in Amsterdam for Covens & C. Mortier. Hand colored. Right border shows close up details of harbors and West Indian ports. Sight size 20" x 22", overall in modern mat and frame 24" x30".
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Late 17th/early 18th century
Late 17th/early 18th century (English school) - Oil painting - Portrait of a lady wearing blue shawl canvas 30ins x 24ins in early carved and gilded frame
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WILLIAM PENN. An important 17th
WILLIAM PENN. An important 17th century sammelband of seventeen Quaker tracts (1668-1679) possibly to have passed to the present vendor from his first wife Gulielma Maria Springett via the maternal line comprising (in order of appearance) THE SANDY FOUNDATION SHAKEN 1668 36pp; THE GUIDE MISTAKEN AND TEMPORIZING REBUKED 1668 63pp; THE GREAT CASE OF LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE 1670 [6] 3-55pp [1]; TRUTH RESCUED FROM IMPOSTURE (loss to bottom corner of title page) 1670 49 48-71pp [3]p; THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH VINDICATED 1672 1-8 errata 9-138pp; THE SPIRIT OF ALEXANDER THE COPPER-SMITH 1673 28pp; JUDAS AND THE JEWS 1673 130pp errata; URIM AND THUMMUM 1674 32pp; CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AS IT WAS SOBERLY DESIRED IN A LETTER 1674 8pp; A JUST REBUKE TO ONE & TWENTY LEARNED AND REVEREND DIVINES 1674 32pp; SAUL SMITTEN TO THE GROUND 1675 16pp; A TREATISE OF OATHS 1675 [2] [4] 166pp; ENGLAND'S PRESENT INTEREST DISCOVERED 1675 [4] 62pp including errata most hand numbered; EPISTOLA CONSULIBUS NEC NON SENATUI CIVITATIS EMBDENSIS Rotterodami Petrus van Wijnbrugge 1675 [7] pp; THE SKIRMISHER DEFEATED AND TRUTH DEFENDED 1676 [2] 41pp [1]; A BRIEF ANSWER TO A FALSE AND FOOLISH LIBELL 1678 26pp; ONE PROJECT FOR THE GOOD OF ENGLAND [1679] 11pp folded. Contemporary mottled tan calf with five section spine and tab 'W:Penns Writings' front board repaired at spine. Estimate ?5 000-10 000 William Penn (1644-1718) married Gulielma Springett (1644-1694) in April 1672 in Chorley Wood. They had fourteen children but few survived to adulthood and only the eldest William appears to have had children. The present vendors maternal grandmothers family were the Springetts an important Sussex family. Indeed Gulielma's father has a memorial and is buried in Ringmer parish church. The binding is original however it has been repaired down the right hand fold has a crack running the full length of the spine and is worn on the other fold some chipping here. Old but not original front end papers. Pages at the beginning of the book are browned and with some slight damp marks. As one moves into the book the pages become cleaner and fairly bright. First two pages of Saul 1675 and loose at the bottom. Latter tracts are folded in at end some miss-creasing and small holes. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?8 000
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Fine 1671 betrothal needlework, man
Fine 1671 betrothal needlework, man and woman in court attire separated by a shield and "1671", distant castle, birds and flowers in corners, partial sun at top, silk thread and purl with raised work, some painted details, on ivory satin ground, British, circa 1671, 8 x 9-3/4 in.; modern frame. Losses to silk thread, some areas unfinished, fading, shattering to silk ground, needle holes along edges, possibly formerly attached to a pillow. Edyth Medlin Antiques, Raleigh, North Carolina
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ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCA
ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCA 1700 calligraphy on parchment a contract from Peter Courthope (born 1639 died 1724) of Danny Mansion Hurstpierpoint Sussex for leasing land from William Zinoff. Dated January 28 1700 - h:15.50 w:28.25 in.
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Continental School 18th Century
Continental School 18th Century Lady with a Song Book
Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
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A hand coloured print in support of
A hand coloured print in support of John Wilkes imprisoned for libelling Parliament dated 1768 together with 19th c. prints titled ''Un Tournoi'' and '' Un Melee''.
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Continental School 17th Century
Continental School 17th Century Three quarter portrait of a noblewoman. Oil on wood panel no signature found framed in a wide antique coved frame in black painted finish overall 30-3/4" x 24". Strip of textile has been applied vertically to the back of the panel probably to arrest a crack. Old stenciled auction numbers and partial sticker verso. The artwork is inscribed on the verso with white chalk "Rousuck" possibly E. J. Rousuck who was an Ohio native and former owner of Scott & Fowles a small New York art gallery that handled old master paintings.
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Framed ensemble relating to the
Framed ensemble relating to the Battle of Waterloo,
Estimate:$100-$150
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British School (18th Century)
British School (18th Century) \"Castle Howard\" and \"Greenwich Hospital\", pair of hand-colored copper engravings, London, 1725, sight 15\" x 20\". Glazed, matted and presented in polychromed burlwood frames (two pieces).
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English School circa 1820Portrait
English School circa 1820Portrait Miniatures of a Gentleman and his Wifehead and shouldersa pairwatercolour on ivory 7cm x 6cm (2.25" x 2.25")
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late 17th Century English
late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Young Ladyoil on canvas 58.5cm x 38cm (23" x 15")
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1804 pictorial and verse sampler,
1804 pictorial and verse sampler, lower panel with woman holding fan and walking dog toward a man, tree and windmill, nine-line verse "Margaret Spencer Her Sampler Wrought in the 12th/Year of Her Age March the 12th 1804", border with three pendants, silk on linen, probably British, 17 x 12-3/4 in. (sight); later wood frame. Fading, tears and holes especially near windmill, not examined out of frame. Private Collection, Augusta, Georgia
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Continental School (18th/19th
Continental School (18th/19th Century) Tavern scene in the manner of Teniers. Oil on canvas unsigned apprx. 19" x 15" loosely fit in a carved wooden frame overall apprx. 21-1/2" x 18-3/4".
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WALTER STEWART ET AL., PA MUSTER
WALTER STEWART ET AL., PA MUSTER ROLL, 1780 Col. Walter Stewart (1756-1796, in 1780 commander of the 2nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line) "Muster Roll of Captn. Sam:l Tolberts Compy. of Light Infantry 2nd. Regt. Pennsa. ... April 1780;" giving the names and current status of the officers and privates in the unit (only 33 of 48 were present for duty); subscribed with oaths by Lt. Col. Josiah Harmar (1753-1813, later commander of US Army in Ohio Territory), William Alexander (1726-1783, known as Lord Stirling, Major General in the Continental Army); S. Tolbert, and W. Stewart; 1/2 pp., folio, 9 x 14 1/2 in.
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An early 19th Century reverse glass
An early 19th Century reverse glass painting depicting the capture of the Dutch fleet at Den Helder, January 1795, with verre églomisé border, 40cm x 54cm
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17th century British needlework,
17th century British needlework, two figures, soldier with tents in background, woman in court dress in front of buildings, oval panel surrounded by stylized flowers, insects and birds above lion and leopard, silk on silk ground, British, late 17th century, 17 x 21 in. (sight); wood frame. Extensive fading and browning to silk, approximately 1-1/2 x 6 in. area with losses of silk ground and some shattering, losses to embroidered elements, possible pest damage; frame with losses and chips.
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PAIR OF ENGLISH OIL ON CANVAS
PAIR OF ENGLISH OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAITSPair of oil on canvas portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craston , the gentleman dated 1774 , 29 1/2" x 24".
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18th century Charleston
18th century Charleston engraving, South Carolina, "An Exact Prospect of Charlestown, the Metropolis of the Province of South Carolina", panoramic view by William Toms, after Bishop Roberts, second edition (1779), originally published in The London Magazine , June 1762, uncolored, on laid paper, 8 x 20-1/4 in. (sight); modern wood frame. Folds and creases, minor smudges, toning, areas of foxing, possible restorations, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. David Stockwell Antiques, Willmington, Delaware, 1972
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Johann Christoph Volckamer
Johann Christoph Volckamer (1644-1720) [PLANT AND LANDSCAPE STUDIES], two hand-colored engravings, from Nurnbergische Hes...
Estimate:$600-$800
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19th century Dutch School painting,
19th century Dutch School painting, tavern scene, inscribed verso on canvas "JSV conjoined 1928 R.C.V.", oil on canvas, typewritten label verso "…from Pomeroy residence, Chambersburg, Penna", gallery label verso for McClees Gallery, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, late 18th/early 19th century, 15 x 18-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame. Crackle, grime, lined early 20th century, areas of retouch at center, other possible retouch under heavy varnish; frame resurfaced. The Estate of The Late William M. Pomeroy, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
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English School, circa 1840/Portrait
English School, circa 1840/Portrait of a Lady/half-length, wearing a blue dress with a lace collar and bonnet, holding a pair of spectacles/oil on canvas, 90cm x 69.5cm
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BRISTOL DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE
BRISTOL DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE Temple Back (Thomas Cantle) circa 1740-50; showing a Chinese lady with fan beneath tree lattice and leaf reserved border. 9 1/8 in. diam. Provenance: The Swan Tavern Yorktown VA.
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18th c. Penna. cradle. 40'' Length.
18th c. Penna. cradle. 40'' Length.
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Prints; Two 17th. c. Italian
Prints; Two 17th. c. Italian botanical hand coloured four botanical published 1792 and 1810 by Dr. Woodville and four ornithological by Gould and Richter.
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An 18th century English Delft plate
An 18th century English Delft plate probably Liverpool circa 1760. 23.5 cm diameter.
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English School circa 1840PONY AND
English School circa 1840PONY AND GUN DOGSoil on canvas 34cm x 44cm (13.5" x 17.25")
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English Provincial School, circa
English Provincial School, circa 1700/Portrait of a Child/full length, seated wearing a white dress and feeding a lamb/oval/oil on canvas, 73.5cm x 61cm
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ENGLISH SCHOOL (CIRCA 1800), A PAIR
ENGLISH SCHOOL (CIRCA 1800), A PAIR OF PASTEL PORTRAITS Pastel on paper laid on canvas, unsigned, a portrait of an officer in his Royal Navy dress coat and his wife, presented under glass in oval gilt frames.
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English School, circa 1840/View
English School, circa 1840/View of Somerset House and the Thames/oil on canvas, 75.5cm x 107cm
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Dutch School late 18th/early 19th
Dutch School late 18th/early 19th c. in the manner of Jan Steen (1626-1679) "A Tavern Scene" oil on cradled wood panel 20 1/4 in. x 25 in. framed.