NEWCOMB COLLEGE Early charger incised by Charlotte Payne with clusters of light green fruit and dark green foliage against an indigo ground, around a stylized cross-section of same fruit in blues and greens, 1904. 3" E-shaped hairline from rim. NC/JM/CP/TT31. 9 1/2" diam.
MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 50. SN: 187. 20" part octagonal bbl, "JM" and "ASN" cartouches on the left side of the stock. Made by Mass. Arms Co. Standard markings on both sides of the frame. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue at the rear of the bbl, case hardening colors have almost faded entirely. The front of the bbl and the upper tang are deeply pitted. The action is fine. 4-52524 FS43 (1,000-1,750)
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Early squat vessel painted by both Marie and Emily de Hoa LeBlanc with a stylized cross section of a seed pod in blue and green, c. 1901. (Exhibited in "Newcomb Pottery, An Enterprise for Southern Women 1895-1940," the Newcomb College of Tulane University and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Services, 1984-87, cat. no. 28) Stamped NEWCOMB COLLEGE JM/EHL/MHL/U. 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Early, tall, cylindrical vase carved by Leona Nicholson with a band of stylized poppy pods in deep teal blue on an orange and ivory ground, 1905. (Exhibited in "Newcomb Pottery: An Enterprise for Southern Women 1895-1940," the Newcomb College of Tulane University and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Services, 1984-87, cat. no. 87.) NC/LN/JM/AL86/Q. 10 1/2" x 5"
GROUP OF JIM MALONE LESSONHALL STONEWARE CERAMICSGROUP OF JIM MALONE LESSONHALL STONEWARE CERAMICS, Jim Malone (British, b. 1946) two yunomis, one with hakeme, iron and green decoration, the second with ash glaze and wax resist; one small bowl, with ash glaze and wax resist, label indicates it is an early piece by the potter; one shallow saucer with ash glaze and wax resist; 2 bowls, both ash glazed, one with wax resist, the other with added green glaze and impressed quatrefoil decoration, dia: 8 in. (largest), impressed mark JM and Lessonhall Pottery seal on all excepting the small bowl, no mark, and shallow saucer, which has the JM impressed mark only (6) Provenance: Goldmark, Dan Manning, Brigantia, York and Lynne Strover Gallery, Cambridge Collection of Nancy and Andrew Ramage
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Transitional bulbous vase carved by Sadie Irvine with wreaths of blue and yellow quatrefoils on blue ground, 1916. NC/JM/SI/179/HW69. 8 1/2" x 5"
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Two-handled vase heavily modeled and excised by Juanita Mauras with water lilies in ivory and yellow against a blue and green ground, 1907. NC/BQ29/JM/JM. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"
6 Mata Ortiz & Santa Clara blackware vessels 20th century, each pottery vessel in matte and polished black, the first: unsigned, a large olla decorated in a stylized feather motif (13.75'' H x 12'' Dia.); the second: signed ''Silvia Silveira'', a wide-shouldered pot with flaring cylindrical neck, decorated with geometric motifs to the shoulders (6.5'' H x 12'' Dia.); the third: signed ''Jesus Quezada'', a wide-shouldered effigy seed jar relief-decorated to the shoulders with rattlesnakes (7'' H x 10.5'' Dia.), the fourth: signed ''JM / SDP'', a small wedding vase decorated with stepped designs (6'' H x 4.125'' W x 3.25'' D); the fifth: signed ''JM / SDP'', a small wedding vase decorated with stylized feather designs (6'' H x 4'' W x 3.25'' D); the sixth: signed ''Paul Gutierrez Jr.'', a diminutive wedding vase (3.75'' H x 2.875'' W x 2.25'' D), 6 pieces, est: $500/700
Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA
Aberdeen - a set of six Scottish provincial tablespoons
by James Erskine, marked three castles, hand and dagger, JE, hand and dagger, of Fiddle pattern with chamfered stem and engraved script initials JM to terminal (6)
combined weigth 13.5oz
Good gauge.
A good set with only minor marks and wear, marks deeply and well struck with engraved initials JM clear with only light wear.
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Charger deeply carved by Sabina Wells with large fleshy blue and white magnolias on a white ground, 1903. Features an unusual standing rim and a dark blue back. (Exhibited in "Newcomb Pottery, An Enterprise for Southern Women 1895-1940," the Newcomb College of Tulane University and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Services, 1984-87, cat. no. 77; "A Century of Ceramics in the United States 1878-1978," Everson Art Museum, Syracuse, New York, 1979; illustrated in "Louisiana's Art Nouveau: The Crafts of the Newcomb Style," by Suzanne Ormond and Mary E. Irvine, 1976; "Newcomb Pottery & Crafts: An Educational Enterprise for Women, 1895-1940," by Joessie Poesch and Sally Main, 2003; "America Illustrated," U.S. Government, September 1980.) NC/S.E.WELLS/JM/W/LL74/X. 9 1/4" dia.
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Baluster vase carved by A. F. Simpson with a moonlit bayou scene, 1919. NC/AFS/JM/194/KL20. 7 1/4" x 4 1/4"
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Squat vessel carved by Sadie Irvine with clusters of purple grapes and green foliage, 1917. NC, artist cipher, JM, JB73 253. 4 1/4" x 7 1/4"
Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, c. 1839, walnut stock with light JM cartouche, steel fittings, lockplate dated on the tail 1839, and marked US/D. NIPPES/PHILA in front of the hammer, barrel marked at the breech US/JM/P, barrel lg. 42, overall lg. 57 5/8 in. Estimate $400-600 Stock has some dings and nicks and a piece behind the cock that looks to have been glued back in place, steel parts have a light patina appropriate to its age. 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Early cylindrical vase painted by Marie Ross with yellow poppies on green leaves against an ivory ground, c. 1904. Tight 2" hairline from rim, two small chips to base. NC/MR/JM/M. 7 3/4" x 3 3/4"
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Tall Transitional vase carved by Sadie Irvine with tall pines in blues and greens, 1911. (An exceptional example.) NC/SI/K/ET9/JM. 12" x 5".
EXTREMELY RARE ELLIS-JENNINGS 4-SHOT REPEATING FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 54. NSN. One of about 520 of these rare rifles made for the State of New York in 1829. Only about 10 examples are known to survive. It has 35-3/4" bbl with rectangular base front sight/bayonet lug, a musket style rear sight base and mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock similar to an 1817 common rifle. It has the outline of a partially legible cartouche on the left flat with "US", "JM" and "P" proofs at the breech end of the bbl. Buttstock has the common rifle style oval iron patchbox and it has 3-bbl bands retained by springs. The trigger guard is reminiscent of the 1817 common rifle. Lock mechanism is most unique in that after the four charges are loaded into the bbl the sliding lock was placed in the forward position with the rear three small covers closed over the aft three flash holes. Mechanism consists of a Forsythe style primer charging bottle articulated with the hammer & pan so that when the hammer is cocked, the frizzen is automatically closed and a primer charge is automatically dumped into the pan. Then when it is fired the charger is rotated forward out of the way. To fire the second & subsequent charges it is necessary to life the next cover to the rear and manually slide the lock into position. Once positioned the process is repeated until all four charges are gone. These rare rifles were likely too complicated and delicate for serious military service and therefore never adopted. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains a clean bright surface with a few scattered spots of light pitting with some nicks & dings on the bbl. Rear sight is broken. Flash plate of the mechanism has had some old hand forged repairs, otherwise is fine & functional with some light pitting. Stock has a couple of chips back of the action and another by the top tang, otherwise is sound and retains a fine old patina. Mechanics are fine, dark crusty bore. 4-57427 JR616 (12,500-17,500)
THE WORKS OF CHARLOTTE, EMILY AND ANNE BRONTE, TWELVE VOLUMES, JM DENT & CO, LONDON, 1893, : THE WORKS OF CHARLOTTE, EMILY AND ANNE BRONTE, TWELVE VOLUMES, JM DENT & CO, LONDON, 1893, 12 volumes, includes first and second issues of this edition. Red printed cloth-covered spine and board with engraved frontispieces and illustrations. 7" x 4 3/4" Condition Good condition with some fading, buildup from handling and age on cloth-covered spine and boards, normal paper darkening, and light foxing on some pages in volumes. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS. ” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
Two Johann Maresch Full Figural Dutch Motif Tobacco Jars Terracotta containers with matte finish decorations. Dutch girl can function as string holder. Dutch Girl Impressed JM 3713 and most likely Austria. Inscribed 37 on interior base. Dutch Shepherd Impressed JM and Austria and inscribed 3672.
EMERSON AND SILVER M1860 US CAVALRY SABRE Emerson and Silver, Trenton NJ made Model 1860 US Cavalry sword and scabbard, the sabre having a plain brass pommel and guard, leather grip held on by 11 twists of brass wire, blade marked 'US', 'JM', and 1865 on one side and on other side is the manufacturer's mark, as well as stamps of 'G79' on knuckle guard,' M' and 'JM' on pommel cap, the standard steel scabbard with two rings and accompanied by a period leather and brass belt hook assembly, the leather is stamped 'bb58' and '74', Approximate measurements: blade l. 34. 75 ". overall l. 41" in scabbard l. 42"
NC Pottery, JM Hays (Randolph Co., 1832-1922), salt glazed stoneware one gallon jug, incised bands at throat, poorly defined stamp to shoulder "JM Hays" and "1" - 12.75"h - several quartz pops, through hairline to handle
Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00
MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. .50. SN 23718. 20" part oct bbl. Sharp "JM" cartouches on the left side of the stock. The "MASS ARMS CO" and "MAYNARD PATENT" marks on the side of the frame are also sharp. The date "1865" is on the lower tang. CONDITION: Excellent with 90% blue on the bbl, brilliant casehardening on the right side of the frame, slightly fading on the left. The stock has minor handling marks. The action is fine. Troy Collection 4-52085 FS384 (3,000-4,000)
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Early bulbous vase carved by Ada Lonnegan with fleshy gardenias on a cobalt ground, 1904. (Exhibited in "A Century of Ceramics in the United States 1878-1978," Everson Art Museum, Syracuse, New York, 1979; illustrated in "Newcomb Pottery & Crafts: An Educational Enterprise for Women, 1895-1940," by Joessie Poesch and Sally Main, 2003.) NC/JM/Lonnegan/XX63/Q. 7" x 7"
FINE CIVIL WAR MAYNARD CARBINE. Cal. .50. SN 12790. 20" part oct bbl. Standard markings on both sides of the frame. Strong "JM" and "GWS" cartouches on left side of stock with numerous inspector initials on other parts. CONDITION: Excellent to new with almost all the bright blue on the bbl and brilliant casehardening on the right sideplate and left frame, fading but not worn elsewhere. Light rust on buttplate. Troy Collection 4-52088 FS372 (3,000-4,000)
AFTER JEAN ANTONIN MERCIÉ (FRENCH 1845-1916) A BRONZE G...after JEAN ANTONIN MERCIÉ (French 1845-1916) A BRONZE GROUP SCULPTURE, "A GLORIA VICTIS," ON A BARBEDIENNE BLACK MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the patinated and gilt bronze figural group standing on a domed circular stylized groundwork base with incised signature "A.MERCIÉ," above the conforming flat plinth engraved "A GLORIA VICTIS," height: 35", width: 19" depth: 15"; mounted on an associated Empire style gilt and patinated bronze square pedestal with frieze mounts centering a Medusa mask flanked by stylized anthemion branches over three sides centering applied classical figural groups representing the arts above a squared plinth, height: 7 3/8", width: 6 1/2" depth: 6 1/2"; elevated on a finely carved and polished black Belgian marble architectural case, with a broken scrolling cornice flanking a short breakfront pedestal enclosing a nicely cast gilt bronze Nemean lion mask and pelt holding pierced "C" scrolls, framing a circular gilt bronze molded bezel opening to a black marble dial with gilt metal Roman chapters surrounding gilt metal hands and twin key escapements over gilt incised "F BARBEDIENNE / PARIS," verso hinged bronze bezel stamped with triangular "JM," opening to internal clockworks stamped with similar triangular "JM / 2927 / 4 11," within external panel detailed sides and raised on block feet on flaring gilt bronze pads, height: 15", width: 34 1/4", depth: 7 1/2"; including pedestal with sculpture, height: 57 3/8", width: 34 1/4", depth: 15". Provenance: Property of a gentleman, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Good condition overall with some buildup in crevices throughout, gilding rubbed in a few areas, lacking both front and back glass bezel covers, some small edge nicks on black marble case, missing gilt Roman number I as well as key and pendulum. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Vase carved by Sadie Irvine with a cottage in a moonlit bayou scene, 1918. (A charming and unusual depiction). Small firing flaw to shoulder. NC/SI/JM/250/JO7. 8" x 4"
A JM YOUNG ARTS AND CRAFTS QUARTERSAWN OAK ARMCHAIR A JM Young Arts and Crafts quartersawn oak armchair, circa 1910, having a curved slatted back, through-tenon construction, and corbels under the arms with four vertical slats, 39.5"h x 27"w x 19"d
SILVER: FOUR BOXED SETS OF SILVER FLATWARE, THIRTY-SIX PIECES: FIRST A SET OF TWELVE TESTED SILVER TEASPOONS MARKED 'JM' WITH COUPE..SILVER: Four boxed sets of silver flatware, thirty-six pieces: first a set of twelve tested silver teaspoons marked 'JM' with coupe for Jules Monney (French maker, 1884-1895), floral and crown motifs, gilt wash bowls, in fitted 'Robert Degeresme" box, 4 7/8" l.; six fruit knives and six fruit forks with gilt wash sterling handles, made for Bonmit Teller, in fitted boxes, blades marked 'Stainless Steel," 6 5/8" l., forks marked "Cheffield England," 5 3/4" l.; and a German fruit set, six forks, 6 1/8" l. and six knives, 6 7/8" l. with tested silver handles, non-silver blades, [Approximate weighable total, pieces with non-silver elements counted for 0.25ozt: 12.78 ozt.]
(3) PETER PAN FIRST EDITIONS - 'Peter Pan and Wendy' by JM Barrie, NY Scribners, Oct 1911 (1st Amer), illus by FD Bedford, green clothbound, gilt decorated, very good cond exc silverfish dmg to covers, insc. 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' by JM Barrie,
SIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) K.C. Aldrich Painted Whitefish Decoy, 8.25'' in length, monogrammed on the bottom, distressed paint finish; 2) Muskrat Fish Decoy by S. Robins, 10.5'' in length, with attached wooden spinning feet, dated '94; 3) Bluegill Fish Decoy monogrammed ''WLB'', 5.75'' in length, dated 2000; 4) Yellow-Spotted Red Baitfish, monogrammed ''JM'', 6'' in length; 5) Miniature Baitfish Decoy, 4.5'' in length, monogrammed ''JM''; 6) White and Red Spotted Baitfish Decoy, 9.5'' in length, monogrammed ''RS''.CONDITION: 1) Some flecks on the fins.
SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS BEVERAGE SET, PITCHER & 4 HANDLED MUGS, MUSTARD YELLOW GLAZE PITCHER 7 1/2” T X 6 1/2” D;, MARKED “S.E.G. 5-20”, 4 MUGS 3 3/4” T X 3 1/4” D; 3 MARKED “S E G 4/20 JM.”; 1 MARKED “S.E.G. 2/20”; SO...Saturday Evening Girls Beverage Set Pitcher & 4 handled Mugs Mustard Yellow glaze Pitcher 7 1/2" T x 6 1/2" D; Marked "S.E.G. 5-20" 4 Mugs 3 3/4" T x 3 1/4" D; 3 Marked "S E G 4/20 JM."; 1 Marked "S.E.G. 2/20"; Some crazing.
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Large bulbous vessel carved by A.F. Simpson with a richly colored moonlit scene of live oak trees and Spanish moss, 1920. Short and shallow Y-shaped line on bottom, does not go through. NC/AFS/LE87/JM/49. 6 1/4" x 8 1/2"
COLUMBUS VENDING CO. 1 CENT MODEL JM PISTACHIO NUT VEND...Columbus Vending Co. 1 Cent Model JM Pistachio Nut Vendor. Columbus, ca. 1933. Green porcelain base and top. Reproduction globe. Working, Very good.
THREE PIECES OF J.M. HAYS POTTERY(Randolph County, North Carolina, 1832-1922) salt glaze churn, cylindrical form with rounded shoulder, two bands of ringed line decoration below neck, applied lug handles, flared rim, impressed "JM Hays" and "2" at front, 15 in.; salt glaze jug, ring decoration and impressed "JM Hays" at shoulder, collared rim, applied strap handle, 9 in.; preserve jar, impressed "JM Hays", tooled flat rim, 8 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, churn with residue on exterior, stabilized hairline on base and 7-1/2 in. up side of churn, preserve jar with several rim chips, one 1-1/2 in., other glaze and clay body losses, jug with interior rim chip, clay body surface anomalies, base edge chips, 6 in. stabilized hairline from base edge to belly of jar
An August Otto earthenware 'dragon vase' for Johann Maresch, circa.1900, modelled as a dragon emerging from rockwork, impressed JM and 1688, 35cm high and a similar August Otto bowl with dragon handle stamped JM and 2490, 36.5cm wide. (a.f) (2)
NC Pottery, Billy Ray Hussey, Storage Jar, three gallon size, applied ear handles, two sets of incised bands (reminiscent of JM Hays), decorated in cobalt, the jar is inscribed on the bottom "BH 53". - 11"h - no chips or cracks, ...
Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00
Three Mustached Head Tobacco Jars Including Maresch and Bloch All terracotta the first is more of a modern male with blue bow tie and collared shirt impressed BB and incised 8019 7"T. Next two Johann Maresch jars marked JM 3324 6-1/2"T and JM 3395 6"T. All heads with hats and mustaches.
Two Johann Maresch Indian Heads; Composite Barrel and Matchstrike Both ceramic and great together having matte finish polychrome pigments stylized and realistic bust of Indian chief impressed JM 3378 and the smaller JM 8206.
JM HENRY ABSTRACT PAINTING(American/North Carolina, born 1959)
Sun Dog #2, 2017-2022, signed verso twice "JM Henry", oil and enamel over acrylic on canvas, 38-1/4 x 38-1/8 in.; unframed
Note: Henry has been active in North Carolina since the 1980s exhibiting his work at numerous galleries including North Carolina galleries, Lee Hansley Fine Art, and The Mahler Fine Art, Raleigh, and with Christa Faut Gallery and Gallery W.D.O., Charlotte. His work is in the collections of the Pensacola Museum, The Hickory Museum of Art, The Fayetteville Museum of Art, the Maier Museum and in many corporate and private collections. Currently, there is an exhibition of Henry's large paintings at the Carillon Building in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
good condition
SIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) K.C. Aldrich Painted Whitefish Decoy, 8.25'' in length, monogrammed on the bottom, distressed paint finish; 2) Muskrat Fish Decoy by S. Robins, 10.5'' in length, with attached wooden spinning feet, dated '94; 3) Bluegill Fish Decoy monogrammed ''WLB'', 5.75'' in length, dated 2000; 4) Yellow-Spotted Red Baitfish, monogrammed ''JM'', 6'' in length; 5) Miniature Baitfish Decoy, 4.5'' in length, monogrammed ''JM''; 6) White and Red Spotted Baitfish Decoy, 9.5'' in length, monogrammed ''RS''.
CONDITION: 1) Some flecks on the fins.
FUSE COLLECTION FROM THE CHARLES "CHUCK" JONES COLLECTION. All of the fuses in this display case are from the legendary Charles "Chuck" Jones collection author of the best reference book on fuses; Artillery Fuses of the Civil War. These fuses are the highest quality that Chuck could acquire. The collection consists of the following: All of the following Frankford Arsenal fuse packs are the exact examples pictured on pages 161-162 of the Chuck Jones book – 1863 dated 4 second pack (slight tear), 1864 dated 5 second pack, 1863 dated 8 second fuse pack, 1864 dated 10 second pack, 1863 dated 12 second fuse pack, 1863 dated 15 second fuse pack, 1864 dated 20 second fuse pack, 1864 dated 25 second fuse pack, 1863 dated 30 second fuse pack (slight cracking of paper), 1865 dated 35 second fuse pack, and a 1864 dated 40 second fuse pack. The following fuses are the exact examples pictured or similar to the examples pictured in Chuck Jones’s book: Large diameter iron bushing with standard brass water cap fuse pictured on top of page 14; large diameter iron bushing with U.S. Navy water cap fuse pictured on top of page 15 (drill marks on side of fuse); 9-inch Dahlgren incendiary shell brass side loading plug pictured on bottom left of page 14; wooden mortar fuse with original paper cover and label dated 1862 and 5 seconds to the inch (slight tear in paper on side) pictured on the far right of page 4; wooden time fuse adapters pictured on page 2 bottom left, to the right of bottom left and to the far right; wooden time fuse adapter pictured on page 3 top right and in the center left; Sawyer combination fuse pictured on page 34 top right; Archer percussion fuse (has pipe wrench marks) that disassembles and pictured on page 55 on top of page; Archer percussion fuse that disassembles on page 53 bottom left; two Archer percussion fuses similar to the examples on page 56 at the top of the page; Taylor fuse and igniter; CS time fuse adapter pictured on page 45 top right; British shipping plug pictured on page 117 bottom left; British percussion fuse similar to the example pictured on page 116 bottom left; British time fuse for the Britten projectile; Schenkl combination fuse similar to the examples on page 105; Hotchkiss combination fuse pictured on page 96 top left; Hotchkiss percussion fuse; wooden time fuse similar to the example pictured on page 4 left side of page; and Parrott time fuse adapter pictured on page 77 bottom left. CONDITION: Most are in fine to excellent condition. 4-56305 JM (4,000-7,000)
RARE "U.S.' MODEL 1816 NAVY MUSKET BY WATERS. Cal. 69. 42" rnd bbl. Dated "1833" on lockplate and bbl tang. "JM" cartouche in oval on left side of the stock. Heavy brass buttplate was made to install in racks on shipboard. It is unmarked. Lockplate is marked "US / A.WATERS" with no eagle in front of the hammer and "MILLBURY / 1833" in two vertical lines at the tail. Reconversion. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall, some pitting. Wood has been repaired in front of the lockplate. Mechanically good. 4-57057 (1,500-3,000)
19TH C. AMERICAN FOLK ART WOOD WALKING STICK WITH FACES...United States, Southern states, 19th century. An American folk art wooden walking stick, signed "JMS" at the upper end, that was hand-carved from a single gnarled branch with nine faces - perhaps intended to represent nature spirits - delineated in high relief and carved from the original branch's limbs. Each face presents an amusing, almost grotesque character. From top to bottom: a long-nosed, wide-eyed visage with a toothy grin; next, a bearded fellow and a laughing face behind him; two more back-to-back entities with wide-open mouths as if singing or shouting; a red-capped, cocked head with an upturned nose; an amusing fellow sticking out his tongue; and finally, two more back-to-back faces with pointy caps, one painted red with black polka dots. Size: 35.375" H (89.9 cm); 35.625" H (90.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: J Compton Gallery, Wimberley, Texas, USA
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#167221
Condition:
Signed "JMS" at the upper end. Minute loss to tip of nose of the figure with the black polka dotted red cap. Otherwise, just normal age wear and intact. Comes with custom stand.
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Squat bowl carved by A.F. Simpson with a wreath of white and yellow daffodils on blue ground, 1920. NC/JM/AFS/56/KV45. 3 1/4" x 6 1/2"
Portrait of Frank Hastings Hamilton (1813 - 1886) oil on canvas, 19th century, initialed upper right corner "JM". 26 1/2" x 21 1/2". : Portrait of Frank Hastings Hamilton (1813 - 1886) oil on canvas, 19th century, initialed upper right corner "JM". 26 1/2" x 21 1/2". Catalog Note: The New York Academy of Medicine, Frank Hastings Hamilton was the first Professor of Military surgery in the country, he headed the hospital in Centreville during the first battle of Bull Run and he treated President Garfield's gunshot wound until the President's death. Provenance: New York Academy of Medicine Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
A WALNUT AND LEADED GLASS FOUR-PANEL SCREENIN THE MANNER OF JM OLBRICH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY In the manner of JM Olbrich, early 20th century height 64 1/4in (163cm); width of each panel 16 1/2in (41cm); width overall 66in (168cm)
JM HENRY ABSTRACT PAINTING(American/North Carolina, born 1959)
Turnstile, signed verso canvas "JM Henry" and titled, oil and enamel over acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 in.; black gallery frame, 25-3/4 x 25-5/8 in.
Note: Henry has been active in North Carolina since the 1980s exhibiting his work at numerous galleries including North Carolina galleries, Lee Hansley Fine Art, and The Mahler Fine Art, Raleigh, and with Christa Faut Gallery and Gallery W.D.O., Charlotte. His work is in the collections of the Pensacola Museum, The Hickory Museum of Art, The Fayetteville Museum of Art, the Maier Museum and in many corporate and private collections. Currently, there is an exhibition of Henry's large paintings at the Carillon Building in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. .
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
good condition
JM SIGNED BRUTALIST BRONZE SCULPTURE, 1961 Modern Brutalist patinated bronze sculpture comprising stacked abstracted shapes terminating in a cylindrical top fit into a keyhole shape, possibly a study for a larger statue, base signed "JM" and dated "61" to underside. 13.25" H x 3.5' H x 3.5" W.
NC Pottery Jug, att. to JM Yow of Erect NC, salt glaze stoneware, flat rim, wide applied strap handle, unmarked. - 11"h - two or three body scrapes which appear to be original, small base chip.
Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00
A Newcomb College landscape vase, 1917 Marked to underside for Joseph Meyer [JM] and unknown maker; Further stamped: NC / IS30 / 270 / JM The Joseph Meyer-thrown spherical vase with Spanish moss-covered oak trees 3.325" H x 4.25" Dia. Provenance: Property from a Northern Californian Estate Dimensions: 3.325" H x 4.25" Dia. Provenance: Property from a Northern Californian Estate
NEWCOMB COLLEGE Large and fine vase deeply carved by Sadie Irvine with live oak trees and Spanish Moss in front of a full moon, 1919. NC/JM/SI/268/KJ66. 10 1/2" x 6 1/2"