A Set of Four Sitzendorf PorcelainA Set of Four Sitzendorf Porcelain Figures Emblematic of the Seasons comprising Winter a boy warming his hands over a fire Summer a boy with a basket of grapes Autumn a girl with a sheaf of wheat and Spring a girl with a basket of flowers. Height of tallest 3 5/8 inches.
THE FOUR SEASONS CONCRETE GARDENTHE FOUR SEASONS CONCRETE GARDEN FIGURESTHE FOUR SEASONS CONCRETE GARDEN FIGURES
American, mid-20th century, concrete. The set of four standing putti representing Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
25 in. (63.5 cm.)
The Oliver B. Elsworth Collection:
Phebe Ann (Elsworth) Williams (1930-2017) was born in New York City on August 12, 1930 and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, the daughter of Oliver Bayard Elsworth and Charlotte King (Gaston) Elsworth and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Keiley Gaston of Greenwich and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Elsworth of New York. She was married to Mr. Keith Phillips Williams for 60 years.
Phebe was a long-time member of the Society of Colonial Dames in the State of Connecticut. She enjoyed a vital role in Kirkwood, MO community preservation and was the Curator of the Kirkwood Historical Society, Mudd’s Grove Museum for 15 years, as well as a Board Member of the Missouri State Historical Society. Descending from a rich and storied historical American family, Phebe had a lifelong passion for literature, collecting antiques, interior decorating, poetry, and philanthropy.
By descent,
Oliver Ellsworth (Connecticut, 1745-1807), one of the founding fathers of the United States of America and drafter of the original constitution, revolutionary to British rule, graduate of Princeton predecessor where he developed the Whig party although he himself was a declared Federalist, U.S. Senator, Minister to France, and 3rd Chief Justice of the United States;
Henry Leavitt Ellsworth (Connecticut, 1791-1858), first serving commissioner of the United States Patent Office, benefactor to Yale, commissioner to Indian Tribes of Western Frontier, and the founder of what was to become the United States Department of Agriculture as we know it today;
Henry Williams Ellsworth (Connecticut, 1814-1864) businessman and entrepreneur;
Edward Ellsworth (New England and Indiana, 1850-1924);
Oliver Bayard Elsworth (Greenwich, Connecticut 1893-1970);
Phebe Ann (Elsworth) Williams (Greenwich, Connecticut 1930-2017)
Condition:
Weathered.
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A Set of Four Sitzendorf PorcelainA Set of Four Sitzendorf Porcelain Figures Emblematic of the Seasons comprising Spring a girl with a basket of flowers Summer a girl with a crown of grapes and a basket of grapes Autumn a boy with a crown and a bushel of wheat and Winter a boy seated next to a fire. Height of tallest 6 5/8 inches.
Sommers (Lord John) A CollectionSommers (Lord John) A Collection of Scarce and Valuable Tracts, 5 vols (of 16), 4to, London 1748-50, with 20 others European history, mostly leather bound (25)
4VOL, EDWIN WAY TEALE, "THE AMERICAN4VOL, EDWIN WAY TEALE, "THE AMERICAN SEASONS" Edwin Way Teale (American 1899-1980), "The American Seasons" series, "Wandering Through Winter" (1965), "North With The Spring" (1966), "Journey Into Summer" (1966), "Autumn Across America" (1966) published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, octavo, multiple colored cloth cover boards with gilt lettering to spines, "Wandering Through Winter" with dust jacket. Approximate measurements: of one h. 8. 5", w. 6", d. 1. 25".
FOUR ISPANKY FIGURINES. SpringFOUR ISPANKY FIGURINES. Spring Summer Autumn and Winter. Limited Editions. 7 1/4'' to 8 1/2'' h.
CHRISTOPHER PELLEY (AMERICAN, B.CHRISTOPHER PELLEY (AMERICAN, B. 1955) 22" x 20" "Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter", 1988. Set of 4 oil on panel paintings depicting the agriculture of the seasons, each signed with Roman numerals, each titled and dated verso, shaped and framed in arch-top frames, overall 22 ¾" x 20 ¾". Provenance: from the art collection of an international corporation.
William Sommer American, 1867-1949William Sommer American, 1867-1949 The Garden of Hesperides
Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
SET OF COMPOSITE LIFESIZE FOURSET OF COMPOSITE LIFESIZE FOUR SEASONS Life size composite sculptures representing The Four Seasons, all resting on plinths; each 89"H on plinth
ROBERT SUMMERS (1940- ), BOOM TOWNROBERT SUMMERS (1940- ), BOOM TOWN Fine Art
SET OF FOUR DERBY FIGURES FROMSET OF FOUR DERBY FIGURES FROM THE 'FRENCH SEASONS'
LATE 18TH CENTURY 'Spring' modelled as a boy carrying fresh flowers; 'Summer' as a girl carrying a basket of fruit; 'Autumn' as a girl holding wheat sheafs, a scythe at her feet; 'Winter' as a boy carrying firewood over his shoulder; all figures wearing variously patterned outfits with gilt embellishments, each on a naturalistic round plinth base with a gilt band; three of the figures incised No.123, all with crossed swords mark(4)16cm to 17.5cm high
Andrew Wyeth Portfolio ''Four Seasons''Andrew Wyeth Portfolio ''Four Seasons'' six different images.
Robert Summers
(American, b. 1940)
TexasRobert Summers
(American, b. 1940)
Texas Legacy, edition 31/40, 1988
bronze
signed Robert Summer, numbered and dated (base)
height 19 x length 39 x width 13 inches
Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Nymphenburg white porcelain figuresNymphenburg white porcelain figures of ''The Four Seasons'' circa 1950; each modeled as putti in appropriate clothes with implements for each particular season impressed mark 4 in. H. Estimate $ 200-300 No apparent faults.
CONCRETE GARDEN FIGURE OF "SUMMER"CONCRETE GARDEN FIGURE OF "SUMMER" 1st half, 20th century; approximately 25 in. H.
Ferdinand Sommer (Swiss 1822-1901)Ferdinand Sommer (Swiss 1822-1901) pair of oil on board landscapes 4 1/2" x 6". ?
FOUR COPPER SPRING MOLDSFour CopperFOUR COPPER SPRING MOLDSFour Copper Spring Molds
Four boxes of books, approximatelyFour boxes of books, approximately 80 volumes
ADDISON, Robert, (American, 1924-1988):ADDISON, Robert, (American, 1924-1988): ''Four Seasons'', four framed serigraphs to include original box and Merrill Chase Certificate of Authenticity, sight size 18.75'' x 24.5'', pencil signed lower right, numbered 82/250 lower left, framed, 28'' x 33''.
Robert Summers
(American, b. 1940)
SaddlingRobert Summers
(American, b. 1940)
Saddling Up, 1973
oil on board
signed Robert Summers and dated (lower left)
26 x 45 inches
ALEXANDER RENOIR "SUMMERS DAY"ALEXANDER RENOIR "SUMMERS DAY" 2005Alexander Renoir; French (b. 1974) watercolor and pastel on paper " Summers Day" created for artists first gallery opening at Onessimo Fine Art in 05'. Measuring 12" high and 16" wide.
TWO DERBY FIGURES OF SPRING ANDTWO DERBY FIGURES OF SPRING AND SUMMER FROM THE FOUR SEASONS
as a seated girl and boy wearing chaplets and pale yellow and floral dress or turquoise coat and orange breeches, bearing attributes of flowers or corn, on turquoise and gilt scrolling base, 11cm h, c1765-70
DIMITRI HRISTOFF, "SUMMER OF ???"DIMITRI HRISTOFF, "SUMMER OF ???" O/CSigned LR
30"H x 40
(BEL1066)(JP)
Condition:
foxing verso
A set of four Continental porcelainA set of four Continental porcelain figures emblematic of the Seasons, together with an inkstand cover modelled with a cherub and leopard
German porcelain allegorical figuresGerman porcelain allegorical figures of the four seasons first half 20th century Spring with basket of flowers; Summer holding torch and wheat; Autumn as Bacchus with grapes; and Winter in huddled cloak warming herself by brazier; each with pseudo-Frankenthal mark. H6'' (4pcs) Provenance: Private collection Mount Pleasant South Carolina Winter figure with chip to middle finger on left hand and missing ewer handle; all others in good original condition with minor losses to applied fruit and floral decorations.
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MATHURIN MOREAU, CAST IRON ALLEGORYMATHURIN MOREAU, CAST IRON ALLEGORY OF SUMMER Mathurin Moreau (French 1822-1912), Val d'Osne Foundry (French 1835-1986), cast iron garden figure, 19th century, modeled as Summer, one of the Four Seasons, foundry mark to base. Approximate measurements: h. 50. 5", w. 17. 5", d. 14. 5".
PETER MAX, SUMMER/AUTUMN, MIXEDPETER MAX, SUMMER/AUTUMN, MIXED MEDIAMixed media over-painted serigraph titled Summer/Autumn, from the four seasons series by Peter Max (American, b. 1937). Original gallery paperwork included. Signed in paint at lower right. Image size measures 19" wide x 9 5/8" high. Framed to 31 1/8" wide x 22 1/2" tall.
(4) FRAMED ART NOUVEAU STYLE SEASONS(4) FRAMED ART NOUVEAU STYLE SEASONS PRINTS(lot of 4) Framed Art Nouveau style prints on paper, unsigned, each depicting a personified season in a central reserve, including Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, framed by parcel gilt trim and seasonal foliage, sight: approx 19.5"h, 8.5"w, overall: approx 28"h, 17"w; 22lbs total
WILLIAM GOLLINGS (1878-1932), SUMMERWILLIAM GOLLINGS (1878-1932), SUMMER CAMP Fine Art
FOUR BOXES WITH BOOKSFour BoxesFOUR BOXES WITH BOOKSFour Boxes with Books
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4 DOUG WEST "SEASONS SUITE" SERIGRAPHSDoug4 DOUG WEST "SEASONS SUITE" SERIGRAPHSDoug West (American, b. 1947). Group of four serigraphs on paper from the "Seasons Suite," 1997 including: "Winter Repose," "Spring Renewal," "Summer Resonance," and "Fall Retire." Each pencil signed and dated along the lower right, titled along the lower center, and inscribed "A/P" for Artist's Proof along the lower left.
Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.
(Each) Sight; height: 5 3/4 in x width: 19 in. Framed: height: 19 in x width: 32 in.
Condition:
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William Sommer (American 1867-1949)William Sommer (American 1867-1949) Figure Studies on a Ladies' Home Journal Page. Lithographic crayon on paper ca. 1928 matted and framed under plexiglass overall apprx. 19-1/4" x 16-3/8". Prov: Estate of the artist; collection of Joseph M. Erdelac Cleveland.
A Set of Four Chelsea PorcelainA Set of Four Chelsea Porcelain Four Seasons Figures
18th Century
each representing one of the four seasons. Height of tallest 8 inches.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
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