- PORTFOLIO OF 11 FSA PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT
PORTFOLIO OF 11 FSA PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT CASE 11 Farm Security Administration photos (one duplicate), originally taken in the 1930's, assembled and printed by Arthur Rothstein under Berkey K & L Custon Svces Inc . Images include: Ben Shahn "Linworth, Ohio" (1935); Ben Shahn "Sheriff's Deputy, Morgantown, W. Va." (1935); Dorothea Lange "Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California" (1936); Dorothea Lange "Hoe Culture" (1936); Arthur Rothstein "Badlands, South Dakota" (1936); Two Arthur Rothstein "Dust Storm, Cimarron County, Oklahoma" (1936); Arthur Rothstein "Sharecropper's Wife and Child, Arkansas" (1935); Arthur Rothstein "Farmer and Wife, Colorado" (1939); Walker Evans "Bud Fields Family, Alabama" (1936); Walker Evans "Bethlehem, Pennsylvania" (1935), five hand signed by Arthur Rothstein, most stamped on verso, each 14 x 11 in., three framed.
- NINE-PIECE WALNUT DINING SETNINE-PIECE
NINE-PIECE WALNUT DINING SETNINE-PIECE WALNUT DINING SET, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1905-1929, comprising: rectangular trestle dining table with two leaves, six caned-back dining chairs, long sideboard and a China cabinet. Table dimensions: 29.75"H x 42"W x 64"L + two 10.25" leaves = 84.5" extended length.
- JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 -
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 - 2008) Pair of acrylics and casein on board. Calendar Illustrations, 1974 (Florida & California). Each signed lower right. From a Rye, NY estate. 13" high x 15.5" wide. Dimensions: 13" h x 15.5" w Condition: Good. Framed under glass.
- JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 -
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 - 2008). Acrylic and casein on board. Western Landscape Illustration. Signed lower right. From a Rye, NY estate. Dimensions: 12" h x 14.5" w Condition: Good.
- JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 -
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 - 2008). Acrylic and casein on board. Calendar Illustration, 1979, (Massachusetts, Birth of Trade). Signed lower right. From a Rye, NY estate. Dimensions: 13.5" h x 17" w Condition: Good.
- JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 -
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (AMERICAN, 1932 - 2008). Acrylic and casein on board. Bicentennial Calendar illustration, 1976. Signed lower right. From a Rye, NY estate. Dimensions: 12" h X 14.5" w Condition: Fine craquelure. Small losses.
- WIDDICOMB FRUITWOOD FLAT TOP DESKWiddicomb
WIDDICOMB FRUITWOOD FLAT TOP DESKWiddicomb fruitwood flat top desk having a serpentine front with brass mountings, three-sided gallery to the parquetry top all resting on cabriole legs with hoof feet; measures 30-1/4” high, 46” wide and 25” in depth. Marked ”William A. Berkey Furniture Co., Est. 1881 Division of John Widdicomb Co.” Minor damage to top. All measurements are approximate.
- JOHN WIDDICOMB WM. BERKEY PAINTED BOMBE
JOHN WIDDICOMB WM. BERKEY PAINTED BOMBE CHESTJohn Widdicomb paint decorated chest with bombe front, two drawers, molded edge to the top, ornate brass pulls, shaped apron and cabriole legs to block feet; measures approximately 31-1/4" high, 40" wide and 19" in depth. Marked to top drawer ”William A. Berkey Furniture Co., Est. 1881 Division of John Widdicomb Co.”.
- JOHN WIDDICOMB WM. A. BERKEY CHINA CABINETJohn
JOHN WIDDICOMB WM. A. BERKEY CHINA CABINETJohn Widdicomb for William A. Berkey Furniture Co. paint decorated fruitwood china cabinet having a single drawer fitted for silverware over four doors with drop brass pulls and bracket feet to the bottom and the top section has a lighted interior over molded cornice over four beveled glass doors; measures approximately 78’ high, 72” wide and 20” in depth. Makers mark to center drawer.
- BERKEY AND GAY TIGER MAPLE & MAHOGANY
BERKEY AND GAY TIGER MAPLE & MAHOGANY CHESTExcellent condition with no damage or repairs. Shows appropriate wear. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House And Is 600.00 For This Item In The Continental U.S. Or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
- PORTFOLIO OF 10 FSA PHOTOS W/ COVER
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 Arthur Rothstein (1935-1939) printed later under the supervision of Arthur Rothstein for The Photographic Historical Society of New York by Berkey K&L, New York. Rothstein himself selected the images in this portfolio, because he believed they were the "most representative of each photographer's work." The ensemble also includes the original portfolio cover that features Rothstein's informative essay. According to Rothstein, "the FSA photographers accomplished their mission to inform the public about rural conditions", "had a great effect on the emerging practice of photojournalism and visual communication", and "played an important part in promotion the recognition of photography as a respected and mature art form." Size of sheets: 14" L x 11" W (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm) w/ some in landscape orientation Size of portfolio cover: 14.25" L x 11.625" W (36.2 cm x 29.5 cm)
The portfolio of photographs Includes the following photographs: Ben Shahn "Linworth, Ohio" (1935); Ben Shahn "Sheriff's Deputy, Morgantown, W. Va." (1935); Dorothea Lange "Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California" (1936); Dorothea Lange "Hoe Culture" (1936); Arthur Rothstein "Badlands, South Dakota" (1936); Arthur Rothstein "Dust Storm, Cimarron County, Oklahoma" (1936); Arthur Rothstein "Sharecropper's Wife and Child, Arkansas" (1935); Arthur Rothstein "Farmer and Wife, Colorado" (1939); Walker Evans "Bud Fields Family, Alabama" (1936); Walker Evans "Bethlehem, Pennsylvania" (1935)
Arthur Rothstein's essay on the portfolio cover describes the history and purpose of the Farm Security Administration (FSA - initially called the Resettlement Administration) - one of President Roosevelt's government agencies under the New Deal program which was designed to address the harsh effects of the Depression Era on American farmers. According to Rothstein, Roy Stryker who played a major role in the federal agency but interestingly was not a photographer, "believed that photographs have the power to move men's minds".
Arthur Rothstein was the first photographer to join the FSA, and he was later joined by Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and Ben Shahn as well as Gordon Parks, John Vachon, Russell Lee, Marion Post Wolcott, Jack Delano, John Collier Jr., and Carly Mydans. In Walker's words, "The FSA style of photography was influenced initially by Walker Evans. His approach was one of frank, honest reality often characterized by a direct frontal view. . . Dorothea Lange's style was different. Her photographs probed deeply with sincere emotion and sympathy into her subjects so that a feeling of compassion was evoked. Her use of the reflex camera made it possible to capture the fleeting expression that had greatest meaning. / The art of Ben Shahn was always political and an affirmation of his social views. He made photographs with a Leica 35mm camera in order to have visual notes for his paintings. His photographs are selections of the significant, powerful fragments of the whole scene which make even more effective statements because of the perception of his artist's eye. / My own work was strongly influenced by Evans, Lange and Shahn. Roy Stryker also made me aware of the need to understand the subject and to tell the story in visual terms. Evans demonstrated to me that design and composition can enhance the effect and make the message clear. Lange showed me that people can be portrayed with beauty, dignity and sympathy even when they are in misery. Shahn's ability to select the revealing detail and his sense of social justice made a profound impression on me."
This portfolio of FSA photographs was in the collection of pioneering patron of the arts, Ginny Williams. Sotheby's hosted a series of auctions featuring art and photography in the Ginny Williams Collection in June and July of 2020. Their press release began as follows, "Born in rural Virginia in 1927, Ginny moved to Denver, Colorado in the late 1950s with her husband, Carl Williams. An avid photographer herself, who studied with Austrian-American photojournalist and photographer Ernst Haas, her collecting journey began with classical figurative photography. Her passion and keen eye eventually prompted her to open her namesake gallery in Denver in the 1980s. While her passion for photography never waned, remaining a primary focus of both her gallery and private collection, her voracious curiosity quickly widened her curatorial focus. Over time, Ginny became increasingly courageous and experimental in her selections, venturing into Abstract Expressionism and Contemporary Art and following her artists themselves through gallery shows and museum exhibitions. As the years passed, Ginny became as much of a trailblazer as the artists she collected."
Provenance: private Idledale, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Ginny Williams collection of Denver, Colorado
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Condition:
Nine of the ten photographs have a label on the verso that includes title, photographer, and date followed by "SELECTED AND PRINTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF ARTHUR ROTHSTEIN / PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS BY BERKEY K + L CUSTOM SERVICES, INC. / Published by The Photographic Historical Society of New York Inc." Minor creases to the peripheries of photos. Slight stains to the margins of a few, but very minor. Portfolio has normal age wear with expected creases, toning, minor stains, and nicks/tears to peripheries and fold seams, but still serves as a trifold and feature's Arthur Rothstein's informative essay as well as the frontispiece which includes the Photographic Historical Society of New York's wonderful graphic of a photographer and the following text on the frontispiece, "The Photographic Historical Society of New York, Inc. presents FSA FARM SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Selected and Printed under the Supervision of ARTHUR ROTHSTEIN Photographic Prints by BERKEY K&L, New York"
- BERKEY & GAY DINING TABLEBERKEY & GAY
BERKEY & GAY DINING TABLEBERKEY & GAY DINING TABLE
American, second quarter 20th century, mahogany. Carved gadroon edging to the top showing acanthus and shell highlights all around the frieze, on cabriole legs ending on detailed animal form feet, with seven leaves.
31 1/4 x 62 x 48 in. (79.4 x 157.5 x 121.9 cm.), leaves each: 12 in. (30.5 cm.)
Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection
Condition:
The folding center support legs for when table is fully extended are bracketed down permenently with "L" bracket and screws.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
- BERKEY & GAY BUFFETBERKEY & GAY BUFFET
American,
BERKEY & GAY BUFFETBERKEY & GAY BUFFET
American, second quarter 20th century, mahogany. Unusual form with carved gadroon edging throughout, centering a carved shell crest to the mirrored back splash fronted by geometric fretwork, the top surface flanked with raised platforms to each side sheltering hidden drawers, all over two short and one long serpentine drawer and flanked by cupboard doors, on short cabriole legs ending on detailed, animal form feet.
48 1/2 x 91 x 27 in. (123.2 x 231.1 x 68.6 cm.)
Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection
Condition:
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
- (3) REGENCY STYLE YEWWOOD NESTING TABLES
(3) REGENCY STYLE YEWWOOD NESTING TABLES 20th c., manufactured by the William A. Berkey Co., largest: 24" h x 22" w x 16" d
- (10) AMERICAN BERKEY GAY DEPRESSION-ERA
(10) AMERICAN BERKEY GAY DEPRESSION-ERA DINING SET(lot of 10) American depression-era dining set, Berkey & Gay Furniture, c.1920s-1930s, including: (1) sideboard, two centered burlwood-faced drawers, flanked by side cabinets, right door opening to two tray drawers, over a single long drawer, beaded molding, scalloped apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending in pad feet, approx 36.5"h, 77"w, 25"d, (1) server, double-door cabinet opening to interior shelf, retaining tag for Frederick Loeser & Co., Brooklyn, New York, approx 35.5"h, 39"w, 20"d, (1) vitrine/ display cabinet, with glazed door, retaining tag for Berkey & Gay Furniture, lifting to top board, approx 62.25"h, 46"w, 17"d, (1) extension dining table, accompanied by (one) 10.5" unfinished leaf, approx 30"h, 62"w, 45"d, (6) dining chairs, with upholstered seats
- WALNUT DOUBLE-DOOR LINENS CABINET ON
WALNUT DOUBLE-DOOR LINENS CABINET ON STANDWALNUT DOUBLE-DOOR LINENS CABINET ON STAND, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1920's, the doors opening to reveal four interior oak drawers with Berkey & Gay trademark, 45"H x 51.75"W x 20"D.
- WILLIAM A. BERKEY WIDDICOMB MARBLE
WILLIAM A. BERKEY WIDDICOMB MARBLE TOP TABLEWilliam A. Berkey / John Widdicomb marble top entryway table. American, Mid 20th Century. Federal Style entryway table with lower tier, one drawer with brass pulls, marble top. "WM. A. BERKEY FURNITURE CO." label on inside of drawer. Scratches to lower tier, loss to front left leg.
30" H x 30" L x 10" D
- TWELVE-PIECE MAHOGANY DINING SETTWELVE-PIECE
TWELVE-PIECE MAHOGANY DINING SETTWELVE-PIECE MAHOGANY DINING SET, Empire Revival style, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1905-1929, comprising: round 60"D pedestal dining table with seven 12" leaves; set of eight chairs with floral needlepoint seat covers, 63.75"H x 48.5"W double-door China cabinet, 84"L sideboard, and 48"W two-tier buffet.
- NINE-PIECE MAHOGANY AND WALNUT DINING
NINE-PIECE MAHOGANY AND WALNUT DINING FURNITURE SENINE-PIECE MAHOGANY AND WALNUT DINING FURNITURE SET, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1920's, comprising: rectangular dining table with three original leaves; six chairs with floral needlepoint seat covers; two-drawer silverware buffet; long eight-leg sideboard with painted Adamesque drawer face. Table dimensions: 30"H x 42"W x 60"L + three 12" leaves = 96" extended length.
- EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE,
EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE, BERKEY & GAEMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1905-1929, Berkey & Gay trademark inside single drawer, mirror back panel below, 36.5"H x 54"W x 20"D.
- FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE,
FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE, BERKEY & GAYFEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1929-1948, the rectangular top spanning twin tripod pedestals, 32.75"H x 47.75"W x 21"D.
- TEN-PIECE EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY DINING
TEN-PIECE EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY DINING SET, BERKTEN-PIECE EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY DINING SET, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1929-1948, comprising: oblong extension dining table with two leaves and custom pads; six dining chairs (one with arms), long double pedestal sideboard, china cabinet on cabinet, and two-tier serving stand. Table dimensions: 30.25"H x 41"W x 65"L + two 10" leaves. Lot includes three protective clear glass custom tops and three keys.
- BERKEY & GAY ART DECO BIRDSEYE MAPLE
BERKEY & GAY ART DECO BIRDSEYE MAPLE SIDE TABLE 27 3/4 X 16 X 13 IN. (70.49 X 40.64 X 33.02 CM.)BERKEY & GAY ART DECO BIRDSEYE MAPLE SIDE TABLE, the rectangular top above a frieze drawer on reeded tapering legs Dimensions: 27 3/4 x 16 x 13 in. (70.49 x 40.64 x 33.02 cm.) Provenance: Estate of Shirley Z. Johnson, board member of the National Museum of Asian Art
- BERKEY & GAY ART DECO BURL VENEER BEDROOM
BERKEY & GAY ART DECO BURL VENEER BEDROOM SUITEwith manufacturer's label, comprising a tall chest (34 inches wide; 21 inches deep; 48 inches high), a double bed (81 inches wide; 56 1/2 inches deep; 39 1/2 inches high), a vanity (48 inches wide; 20 inches deep; 30 inches high) and a wall mirror (35 inches diameter); each with ebonized borders, and gilt metal and ebonized mounts and pulls Condition:
- PAIR OF BERKEY & GAY AMERICAN EMPIRE
PAIR OF BERKEY & GAY AMERICAN EMPIRE MAHOGANY BEDSCondition: with scratches, nicks and alligatoring to finish throughout; several deep scratches. Scattered abrasions to finish. Interior dimensions: 77 inches wide; 39 inches deep; overall: 86 inches wide; 45 inches deep; 49 inches high Condition:
- BERKEY & GAY RENAISSANCE REVIVAL STYLE
BERKEY & GAY RENAISSANCE REVIVAL STYLE DINING SETwith manufacturer's round metal label; mahogany, burl, and ebonized wood; 1920s; comprising a dining table with two retracting leaves (60 inches wide closed (108 inches wide fully extended), 38 inches deep, 30 inches high); a sideboard with two drawers (71 1/2 inches wide, 22 inches deep, 38 1/2 inches high) and a cabinet with two hinged doors enclosing a drawer (41 inches wide. 19 inches deep, 36 inches high); Condition:
- BERKEY & GAY RENAISSANCE REVIVAL-STYLE
BERKEY & GAY RENAISSANCE REVIVAL-STYLE CABINETpainted wood; with metal manufacturer's label; constructed in one piece; with key; 44 inches wide; 19 inches deep; 66 inches high Condition:
- BERKEY & GAY WALNUT SIDEBOARD & CHINA
BERKEY & GAY WALNUT SIDEBOARD & CHINA CABINETthe cabinet in one piece; Provenance: The Estate of David Karpeles, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Montecito, CA; the sideboard: 78 inches wide; 22 inches deep; 36 1/2 inches high; the cabinet: 45 1/4 inches wide; 19 inches deep; 65 1/4 inches high Condition:
- JACOBEAN STYLE STAINED WALNUT BUFFET
JACOBEAN STYLE STAINED WALNUT BUFFET AND SERVER BY BERKEY & GAYJacobean Style Stained Walnut Buffet and Server by Berkey & Gay,
- EMPIRE STYLE TRIPOD LOW TABLE WITH EBONIZED
EMPIRE STYLE TRIPOD LOW TABLE WITH EBONIZED COLUMN LEGS BY WILLIAM BERKEY FOR WIDDICOMB, 20TH C., BANDING AROUND CIRCULAR TOP, LOWER STRETCHER SHELF OVER CARVED BLOCK FEET, METAL MAKER'S LABEL ADHERED TO UNDERSIDE REA...Empire style tripod low table with ebonized column legs by William Berkey for Widdicomb, 20th C., banding around circular top, lower stretcher shelf over carved block feet, metal maker's label adhered to underside reads "Wm A. Berkey Furniture, est. 1881, a division of John Widdicomb", incised number also to underside are "549", "5567" and "7781", checking, scratches, etc., 20 1/4" h. x 30 1/4" diam.
- MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE,
MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE, BERKEYRegency-Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase , labeled "M.A. Berkey and Co., Est. 1881", cove molded cornice, over astragal mullioned glazed doors, shelf interior, base with fitted secretary drawer over three graduated drawers, flanked by side cabinets, blocked base, h. 84 in., w. 65 in., d. 14 1/2 in Provenance: Estate of Eunice Bate Coleman, New Orleans, LA
- A large vintage mahogany dressing chest
A large vintage mahogany dressing chest by Berkey & Gay Furniture, with five small upper drawers, and lower section with two doors that open to reveal pull-out sectional drawers. 59.5”H x 36”W x 23”D Condition: repair to door edge and upper left drawer front CT Transfer Fee $30
- CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL MAHOGANY CONSOLE
CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLECHIPPENDALE REVIVAL MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE, Berkey & Gay Co., c. 1920's, 45.5"H x 60"W x 21.25"D.
- Vintage Berkey & Gay Furniture French
Vintage Berkey & Gay Furniture French empire style fluted leg chair with caned seat and painted medallion; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling, flaws, losses; H " (Approx.)Provenance: The Stone Collection
- BERKEY & GAY MAHOGANY PARLOR TABLEBerkey
BERKEY & GAY MAHOGANY PARLOR TABLEBerkey & Gay mahogany parlor table with oval top and floral carved handles raised on four scrolled supports united by an underwater issuing four cabriole legs terminating in scrolled toes. Tag to the underside. Approx. height 19 in., width 36 in., depth 24.25 in.
- Wm BERKEY for JOHN WIDDICOMB Round Side
Wm BERKEY for JOHN WIDDICOMB Round Side Table. Label.
Dimensions: H: 22.5 inches: W: 24 inches: D: 24 inches ---
Condition: Light wear. Small finish rubs.