- FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR "TULIPS IN URNS"
FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR "TULIPS IN URNS" FORM FRAKca. July 6, 1828 dated; Vorschrifft on rag paper in yellow with orange corner block textbox outline and fine bulbous vines of tulips on either side within box, each urn with colorful banding, text with large illuminated heading line with red and yellow watercolor accent and fine trailing swirl designs around lettering, the interior written in old German cursive script within lower field states "This belongs to me", followed by owners line "Anna Stamm" followed by date line, framed in a two-color molded frame, 13 1/2"x 11 1/2"; [Provenance: ex- M.P. Fine Arts]; Condition: work possibly attributable to Abraham Brubaker but unsigned, center folds with some separation noted, small tear along right edge, interior restorations
- FRAMED INK AND WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR SIGNED
FRAMED INK AND WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR SIGNED BY ABRAHAca. 1820 record date; floral and birds motif Fraktur record of David Roth, son of Johannes & Susanna (Miller) Roth, born 8th day February 1820 in yellow and red watercolor embellished name line, black ink record of bird and red Fraktur inkwork statement of faith prayer; the lower corners of text box filled with Brubaker's beautiful red and yellow watercolor tempura enhanced song birds with beaks touching four petal flowers, ink and watercolor multi-band corner block text border; within the text is a scroll trail work design, the center bottom Abraham Brubaker clearly signed, in a modern frame, 18 1/2"x 16" framed; [Note: Abraham Brubaker was a Lancaster Co. schoolmaster in Lampeter/Leacock area]; Condition: central creases appears back with some burn out noted to block ink areas
- FRANK W. BENSON SHORE BIRD ETCHING W/
FRANK W. BENSON SHORE BIRD ETCHING W/ BOOK Massachusetts,1862-1951Titled "A Pair of Yellowlegs," depicts two yellowlegs standing in shallow water. Benson studied at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, and with Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre at the Academie Julian in Paris. The work comes with "The Sporting Art of Frank W. Benson" by Faith Andrews Bedford.
- OHARA KOSON (SHOSON) (JAPANESE, 1877-1945),
OHARA KOSON (SHOSON) (JAPANESE, 1877-1945), EGRETS AND THE CRESCENT MOON Circa 1926, woodblock print, serene image of two egrets standing in shallow water with a crescent moon above, signed to lower right corner together with red artist's seal, publisher's mark to lower right hand margin, presented framed with mat under glass.
- JOHN FAULKNER (IRISH, 1835-1894), A
JOHN FAULKNER (IRISH, 1835-1894), A BROOKE AT GLENDALOUGH CO. WICKLOW Watercolor on paper, signed and titled at lower left, presented in a giltwood frame with a galley plaque affixed to lower center under glass.
- FREDERICK R. LEE LANDSCAPE OIL ON CANVAS
FREDERICK R. LEE LANDSCAPE OIL ON CANVAS Frederick Richard Lee, R.A. (British, 1798-1879), British School oil on canvas depicting a crane flying above the low waterfalls of a river in a shadowed landscape, signed lower left, artist's plaque "Frederick R. Lee / 1798-1879 / EC.ANG." affixed to frame, paper label remnants to frame reverse. Image: 24.5" H x 37.25" W; frame: 34.25" H x 47.5" W x 3" D.
- ANDRE BALYON (B.1951) OUTDOOR SCENE
ANDRE BALYON (B.1951) OUTDOOR SCENE PAINTINGFramed oil painting on canvas, Shallow Waterfall, signed lower right Andrew Balyon (United States, Germany, b.1951), dated 2008, approx sight: 16"h, 22"w, overall: 23"h, 28.5"w, 9.5lbs
- LARGE GROUP OF RUSSELL WRIGHT GLASSWAREUnmarked.
Comprising:
Thirteen
LARGE GROUP OF RUSSELL WRIGHT GLASSWAREUnmarked.
Comprising:
Thirteen green water glasses
Seven yellow water glasses
Four smaller green water glasses
Five smaller yellow water glasses
Five green juice glasses
Four yellow juice glasses
Eight yellow sorbet cups
Four smoky sorbet cups
Eight green low coupes
Five yellow low coupes
Two green small low coupes
Two yellow small low coupes
Seven green cordials
Six yellow cordials
Two smoky cordials
Two yellow shallow small bowls
The water glasses 5 1/8 x 3 in. diam., (84 pcs).
Condition
Minor wear and in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- FRAMED FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORD
FRAMED FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORD ATTRIBUTED Tca. 1815; fine colorful ink and watercolor illuminated record with hearts textbox, birds and flowers motif, illustrated with Trevitz attributed flattened flowers and colorful oriole type bird and arch top heart textbox with red and yellow watercolor sawtooth pattern, the record for Susanna Brandin (Brand/Brandt) and wife Barbara (Schankin/Shenk) , using mostly red lettering with critical information text in black, three birds in upper portion of Fraktur with central bird in an arch above the heart and framed in a cherry wood frame; Condition: fairly rare, some noted paper infill to record with some noted reconstructed painted features
- CHARLES WILSON KNAPP 'VIEW OF BEAR MOUNTAIN'
CHARLES WILSON KNAPP 'VIEW OF BEAR MOUNTAIN' O/C Charles Wilson Knapp (American 1823-1900), 'View of Bear Mountain', oil on canvas depicting cattle and a farmer on the banks of a river with a shallow waterfall and mountains in background, signed to lower right, in a gilt frame. Provenance: Shannon's Fine Art Auction, October 24, 2002, Lot 222; Sloan's Bethesda, November 29, 2001, Lot 197. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 18", w. 32"; frame h. 27.5", w. 41.5", d. 3.625" to canvas
- DEPARTMENT 56 FIGURINE, MOOSE IN THE
DEPARTMENT 56 FIGURINE, MOOSE IN THE MARCHDepartment 56 figurine, "Moose in the Marsh". The figurine depicts a Moose standing in shallow water in a winter forest setting. This item has its original box. The original box's dimensions: 6.5"L x 5.5"W x 7.5"H.
Issued: 1998-1999
Dimensions: 5"L x 4.25"W x 5.5"H
Manufacturer: Department 56
Condition:
Age related wear.
- 11PC CHINOISERIE BLUE WILLOW WATER GLASSESTall
11PC CHINOISERIE BLUE WILLOW WATER GLASSESTall water glasses, clear glass with blue pattern on top.
Issued: 20th Century
Dimensions: 6.25"H x 2.5"dia.
Manufacturer: Johnson Brothers
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
- SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, FLAMINGO
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, FLAMINGO 289733Part of the Feathered Beauties series. Elegant lead crystal flamingo wading in shallow waters with faceted clear crystal body and unfaceted crystal neck, head, legs, and water. Complemented with rosaline crystal accent feathers and beak. Swarovski etched backstamp. The feathers and This item has its original box. Box measures: 7.5in L x 8in W x 6in H.
Artist: Gabriele Stamey
Issued: 2002-2011
Dimensions: 6"H
Country of Origin: Austria
Manufacturer: Swarovski
Condition:
Age related wear.
- BOEHM LIMITED EDITION PORCELAIN FIGURINE,
BOEHM LIMITED EDITION PORCELAIN FIGURINE, MUTE SWAN 400...A large beautiful hand crafted and hand painted male swan over yellow water lilies. Boehm backstamp on the base, and Boehm mark on the side.
Dimensions: 17.75"L x 19.5"W x 17.25"H
Manufacturer: Boehm Porcelain
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Age related wear.
- PETER KEIL (GERMAN, B.1942) SIGNED WATERCOLORDESCRIPTION:
PETER KEIL (GERMAN, B.1942) SIGNED WATERCOLORDESCRIPTION: A Peter Keil signed watercolor featuring a an abstract figural image of two faces in blue and yellow watercolors, finished with black charcoal. Signed "Peter Keil" bottom left. Reverse signed "Peter Keil, Berlin" Finished in a gold toned frame. CIRCA:20th Ct. ORIGIN:Germany DIMENSIONS: (Image) H:24" x L:17.75" (Framed) H:29" x L:23" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, FLAMINGOThis
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE, FLAMINGOThis well-crafted figurine was part of the “Feathered Beauties†collection, it captures the elegant flamingo, as it wades in shallow waters. Its body comes in faceted clear crystal with unfaceted clear crystal neck, head, legs and water. The feathers have Rosaline crystal accents, and the beak is in Rosaline and Jet crystal. This item has its original box which measures 7.5"L x 6"W x 8.5"H and Swarovski swan backstamp.
Artist: Gabriele Stamey
Issued: c. 2002-2011
Dimensions: 3"L x 2.5"W x 6"H
Manufacturer: Swarovski
Country of Origin: Austria
Condition:
Age related wear.
- SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE FLAMINGOThis
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FIGURINE FLAMINGOThis well-crafted figurine was part of the Feathered Beauties collection, it captures the elegant flamingo, as it wades in shallow waters. Its body comes in faceted clear crystal with unfaceted clear crystal neck, head, legs and water. The feathers have Rosaline crystal accents, and the beak is in Rosaline and Jet crystal. This item has its original box which measures 7.5"L x 6"W x 8.5"H and Swarovski swan backstamp.
Artist: Gabriele Stamey
Issued: c. 2002
Dimensions: 3"L x 2.5"W x 6"H
Manufacturer: Swarovski
Country of Origin: Austria
Condition:
Age related wear.
- 6 WERNER WILDNER HALLOWEEN THEMED ARTWORKSSix
6 WERNER WILDNER HALLOWEEN THEMED ARTWORKSSix (6) Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) works, including one (1) graphite on board drawing of a witch holding a broom, signed "W." lower left; one (1) graphite on gray board drawing of a gnome, with white pencil highlights and yellow watercolor embellishment, signed "W." lower left; one (1) graphite on tracing paper drawing of a witch in a tattered shawl viewed from behind, signed "W." lower right and titled "Strolling Witch," lower center, taped to board with additional "Strolling Witch" inscription en verso; one (1) graphite on tracing paper drawing of a kneeling scarecrow, signed "W." lower left, taped to board; one (1) graphite on paper drawing of an owl with brown watercolor highlights housed in a gray window mat, unsigned; and one (1) graphite with watercolor drawing of a seated man with a wooden leg, top hat, and cane, unsigned, with additional drawing of a figure seen from behind en verso. All unframed. Ranging from 13 3/4" H x 11 7/8" W to 6" H x 3 3/4" W.
Condition:
Strolling Witch and scarecrow drawing with slight mat burn, including to upper tip of scarecrow's stake. Scarecrow with 3 1/2" tape-repaired tear to right edge of sheet. Seated man with toning to edges of board.
- GIERHOLTT OUTBOARD BOAT MOTORRare antique
GIERHOLTT OUTBOARD BOAT MOTORRare antique Gierholtt refurbished outboard stick motor circa 1920's. The Gierholtt was an innovative, compact motor that could troll in very shallow waters. 18 x 18 x 12 inches. No propeller rod. Untested.
- A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL AUBUSSON STYLE
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL AUBUSSON STYLE NATURE PARK TAPEST...A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL AUBUSSON STYLE NATURE PARK TAPESTRY PANELS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, each of vertical rectangular form and woven in silk and wool threads in verdure style colors, centering a white egret wading amidst shallow waters in a verdant setting before rural village structures and distant rolling hills, within a conforming brown silk border reversing to a rod suspension pocket and linen panel backing. Height: 78" Width: 29" Note: The size and shape of these panels follow that often referred to as "entre fenetres" or between windows where the narrow space between windows that did not allow for furniture or artworks did so for custom tapestry panels.
Condition:
Each in good condition with small splits throughout, expected light fading and some minor scattered spots. 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."
- A SET OF TEN LOBMEYR "PATRICIAN" LOW
A SET OF TEN LOBMEYR "PATRICIAN" LOW WATER GOBLETS STEM...A SET OF TEN LOBMEYR "PATRICIAN" LOW WATER GOBLETS STEMWARE, JOSEF HOFFMANN, AUSTRIAN, DESIGNED 1917, blown molded muslin glass with clear flared bowls on thin stems. Height: 5 3/8" Note: The Patrician pattern is referred to as muslin (after the fabric) crystal. Each piece is mouth-blown into wood molds. It is a belief that the thinner the crystal the less distracting from the wine being served. Very few crystal houses make this type of crystal. It is almost a lost art due to the time involved. Most Austrian Embassies use Lobmeyr for their formal dinners and functions.
Condition:
Two with small chips at rim, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. 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.
- LOUIS KINNEY HARLOW WATERCOLOR "VIEW
LOUIS KINNEY HARLOW WATERCOLOR "VIEW OF THE UNITARIAN C...Louis Kinney Harlow (1850-1913) Watercolor on Paper "View of the Unitarian Church from Stone Alley", signed lower right Louis K. Harlow, matted and framed
18 in. x 14 in. Framed 26 in. x 22 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- LOUIS K. HARLOW WATERCOLOR VIEW OF STONE
LOUIS K. HARLOW WATERCOLOR VIEW OF STONE ALLEY NANTUCKE...Louis K. Harlow (American 1850-1913) Watercolor View of Stone Alley Nantucket , signed lower left "Louis K. Harlow", in original gilt painted oak frame.
Sight 21.5 in. x 13.5 in. Overall 25.5 in. x 17.5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- DON BALKE (B. 1933) "LEFTY'S DECEIVER"Don
DON BALKE (B. 1933) "LEFTY'S DECEIVER"Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Fishing Flies - Lefty's Deceiver" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting was originally featured on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Lefty's Deceiver issued May 31, 1991. The tide is in, and in one of the thousands of shallow lagoons in the Bahama out-islands, furtive Bonefish have begun to feed. Their tails are visible above the surface of the shallow water as they nose along picking morsels from the bottom. Suddenly, a flash of bright color attracts the attention of a hefty Bonefish as a small "fish" darts by. Lunging instinctively, the Bonefish finds itself fast to a flyfisher's Deceiver ... and bores away in the typical long run that makes this fish an angler's delight and challenge. Each year, thousands of Bonefish and other saltwater species fall prey to Lefty's Deceiver -- one of the most popular saltwater lures of all time. Developed by "Lefty" Kreh, legendary outdoors editor of the Baltimore Sun and saltwater angling expert, the Deceiver is deceptively simple in design. Comprised of white cock's hackle feathers, white and red hair from a calf's or buck's tail, and several strands of reflective mylar tinsel, it has the general shape of a baitfish. When pulled through the water, it "swims" enticingly with a fish-like motion. Its streamlined shape is also easy for flyfishers to cast. "Lefty" Kreh and a few others are largely responsible for the explosion of interest in saltwater flyfishing. Undoubtedly, his Deceiver and other innovations in design have helped, by giving flyfishers superbly effective flies with which to pursue the powerful and exciting saltwater species.
Image Size: 18.5 x 17 in.
Overall Size: 21 x 19 in.
Unframed. (B13015)
Condition:
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- RARE EGYPTIAN STRIDING IBIS BRONZE /
RARE EGYPTIAN STRIDING IBIS BRONZE / COBALT BLUE GLASSEgypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332 to 30 BCE. An extremely rare example of a majestic ibis exhibiting a body shaped from solid glass in an opaque, cobalt-blue hue. The ibis presents atop a pair of attached bronze legs in a striding pose as if meandering through shallow waters, its lengthy claws digging into the alluvial earth as it searches intently for its next meal. The plump, egg-shaped body has its tail raised gently into the air opposite its slightly bowed shoulders, and both wings are held gracefully against its sides to indicate the lack of any surrounding predators. The attached bronze head bears a slender, sinuous neck that rises up to the head with its signature curving beak as well as 2 ovoid eyes that were perhaps adorned with paste glass inlays at one time. Thick layers of green, brown, and russet patina across the bronze anatomy create a wondrous chromatic effect that complements the deep azure and cream colors of the body. Size: 4.66" L x 1.53" W x 4" H (11.8 cm x 3.9 cm x 10.2 cm); 5.23" H (13.3 cm) on included custom stand.
The ibis, an elegant, long-legged wading bird that lives along the shores of the Nile, was associated with the ibis-headed Thoth - god of mathematics, writing, intellectual pursuits, and wisdom - as well as with the sage and god of architecture Imhotep in later periods. The ancient Egyptians believed that worshipping Thoth necessitated the ritual sacrifice and mummification of millions of ibises to be displayed in underground galleries, many of which have been excavated at Saqqara, near Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital. Saqqara was a temple complex with a large system of underlying catacombs. This piece was likely a votive zoomorph created to be placed inside a tomb, and the blue glass body is perhaps representative of the life-giving and life-restoring waters of the sacred Nile River.
To corroborate some of these points, author Manfred Lurker writes, "The sacred ibis (ibis religiosa) was a white bird with black on its head, neck and the tips of the wing pinions. It attained special significance because it was regarded as the incarnation of Thoth. Numerous mummified ibises were laid to rest in the necropolis of Hermopolis, Thoth's main cult centre. Thousands of examples have also been found in the sacred animal necropolis at Sakkara. They were specially bred on the nearby lake at Abusir to be embalmed and offered to pilgrims to dedicate in the vast underground galleries of the site. The crested ibis (ibis comata), with dark iridescent plumage, is seen in the written character for the word 'to be radiant' and in earlier times it appeared as a metaphor for 'transfiguration', and, lastly, as an image for the transfigured dead." (Lurker, Manfred. "The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary." Thames & Hudson, London, 1986, pp. 68-69)
Cf. a nearly identical example in "Art of the Ancients: A Selection of Ancient Art." Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, Vol. 1, 2013, p. 7
Cf. The J. Paul Getty Museum, object number 2003.158
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#170443
Condition:
Glass body and bronze components are likely not original to one another but are all of the stated time period. Head and legs attached to body with thick adhesive residue along attachment points. Possible repair and restoration to beak in 2 places, along lower curve of neck, and on both legs that are very nicely concealed if so. Repair and restoration to small area on front of glass body along topside where neck is inserted into body, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Nicks and abrasions to body, head, and legs commensurate with age, with pitting across body, and softening to some finer details on head. Great patina to bronze components, and nice surface smoothness across glass body. Old inventory label on side of display stand.
- SUPERB & IMPORTANT TAINO CORAL ZEMI
SUPERB & IMPORTANT TAINO CORAL ZEMI FACEPre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A stunning and scarce life-sized face of a zemi (sometimes cemi) carved from a single piece of coral! The forward-facing visage is relief carved with distinctive skeletal details: prominent cheekbones, sunken eyes, and wide, open mouth. The representation of such a cadaverous head may stem from the traditional practice of keeping skulls from important ancestors which were venerated. This type of coral is often called brain coral due to the grooved maze like and wrinkled surface that resembles a brain. These corals will naturally grow in hemispherical and domed shapes in shallow water, and this piece may have been collected or washed up on shore where it was then further shaped into this visage. The ocean was an invaluable resource for the Taino, they were dependent on the coral reefs that harbored fish and other crustaceans they hunted - perhaps this coral zemi was further imbued with power from this natural life force. Size: 8" L x 4.5" W x 11" H (20.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 27.9 cm); 13" H (33 cm) on included custom stand.
Taino art is comprised of many cult objects associated with the worship of "zemis." The term zemi refers to deities, ancestors, or earth spirits. Zemis like this example are believed to be inhabited by powerful spirits. Owners of zemi figures traditionally honored them with offerings of food or precious gifts. Each Zemi had its own identity and name, personality, and powers. These intriguing figures were also used for stands, reliquaries, and personal adornment, with many serving as implements in ceremonies involving a vegetal entheogen known as cohoba - a hallucinogenic powder or paste that was inhaled through snuff tubes.
This piece was from a pre-1970 Taino collection, and many of the pieces in the collection were on public display at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville Arkansas from November 2016 to March 2019. Most of the artifacts came from Wilfred Belmar; born in the Dominican Republic, he began finding and collecting artefacts as a child through the 1930s and 1940s. This collection has been vetted by Dr. William F. Keegan, chairman and curator of the Anthropology Department of Natural History at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Associate Director for Research and Collections, professor of Anthropology and Curator of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, and author of "Talking Taino" published 2008 and "The Oxford Handbook of Caribbean Archaeology" published in 2013. In 2015 he studied this collection and was quite impressed with the quality of the pieces. The pieces were also studied by Dr. John F. Scott, Professor Emeritus, Professor of Art History at the University of Florida and publisher of the textbooks: "Latin American Art: Ancient and Modern," "The Art of the Taino of the Dominican Republic" in 1985, and the 1970 Metropolitan Museum of Art catalog "Before Cortes."
Provenance: private J. Hart Collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired mid-1970s; ex-William Belmar collection, acquired in Tobago in the 1940s
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#174537
Condition:
Chips and abrasions to coral ridges on visage. Some softening to carving, but overall excellent condition. Grooved abrasion to verso, possibly from previous display stand. Mineral and earthen deposits within recessed areas.
- 19TH C. HAWAIIAN BONE, STONE, & SHELL
19TH C. HAWAIIAN BONE, STONE, & SHELL OCTOPUS LURENorth Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, Hana, ca. 19th century CE. A fine octopus or squid lure (known locally as a "leho he'e") comprised of a slender central wooden rod, a large cowrie snail shell opposite a porous volcanic stone, and an extremely sharp hook carved from animal bone, and all components are bound together with sennet thread. Octopus lures like this example were used by dipping the hook into shallow water and shaking it up and down. The jostling motion would entice an octopus to wrap its tentacles around the hook end, and then the fisherman would quickly pull the lure upward so as to pierce the creature's hard beak, soft body, or one of many tentacles. A fabulous and intriguing example of Hawaiian ingenuity! Size: 13.75" L x 2.8" W x 3.5" H (34.9 cm x 7.1 cm x 8.9 cm)
For a stylistically-similar example, please see The British Museum, museum number Oc1898,-.29.
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Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010; ex-private old family collection, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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#179859
Condition:
Repair to shell and stabilization to fissures, with some light adhesive residue along break lines. Chips to wooden pole and shell, with minor roughness to stone, otherwise in excellent condition. Great preservation to components. Components are old but binding is modern; components may not be original to one another.
- FRANK WESTON BENSON AVIAN WILDLIFE ETCHING
FRANK WESTON BENSON AVIAN WILDLIFE ETCHING Massachusetts,1862-1951Titled "Goose and Teal," depicts a Canadian goose beside two teals in shallow water.
- WOODEN MODEL OF THE CHRIS-CRAFT SPEEDBOAT
WOODEN MODEL OF THE CHRIS-CRAFT SPEEDBOAT "RIVIERA" MID-20TH CENTURYWOODEN MODEL OF THE CHRIS-CRAFT SPEEDBOAT "RIVIERA" Mid-20th Century Hull painted red and blue below waterline. Length 12".
- 1989 MAKO 210 WALKAROUND BOAT WITH TRAILER
1989 MAKO 210 WALKAROUND BOAT WITH TRAILER 1989 Mako 21' Cuddy Cabin Boat ID#MRKK0031J8891
1993 Long Boat Trailer VIN: 1LGDWJX261P05003
with a period 200 horsepower Johnson V6 two-stroke outboard motor with oil injection. 21' Walkaround Cuddy Cabin with a deep V hull design with trim tabs. Nice ride in choppy water is what these boats are known for. Known not to be friendly to shallow water. 21' in length with an 8' berth, the boat has a livewell in the floor and a large dual seat with an insulated fish box on the backside that doubles as a seat. With rod storage available inside, and outrigger mount on gunnels.
Cabin has lights and full set of cushions that turn seating into a queen sized bed. This boat is in good condition throughout considering age and repairs. The cabin is nice and clean with no water damage, just some slight staining to material lining the walls and overhead. Cushions are present throughout the interior cabin, and in good condition. The cabinets are solid but need re-finishing.
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- CHRISTIAN RIESE LASSEN (HAWAII, B. 1949)
CHRISTIAN RIESE LASSEN (HAWAII, B. 1949) OFFSET LICHRISTIAN RIESE LASSEN (HAWAII, B. 1949) OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, "Our World," sunset ocean above and below waterline, 30" x 20" image, limited edition #CRL 33/43, in 44.5" x 34.5" wood frame.
- HASHIME MURAYAMA (DC/JAPAN, 1879-1954)
HASHIME MURAYAMA (DC/JAPAN, 1879-1954) Frog on a Lily Pad under a Weeping Willow watercolor on paper, monogrammed lower right, in blonde faux bamboo frame, matted and glazed, OS: 12 3/4" x 14 3/4", SS: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2", edge toned from mat, otherwise very good condition.
Employed by the National Geographic Society from 1921 to 1941.
- TWO SAMUEL LEAR MAJOLICA 'WATER LILY'
TWO SAMUEL LEAR MAJOLICA 'WATER LILY' TEAWARES AND A JULIUS DRESSLER ASPARAGUS-MOLDED SAUCEBOATTWO SAMUEL LEAR MAJOLICA 'WATER LILY' TEAWARES AND A JULIUS DRESSLER ASPARAGUS-MOLDED SAUCEBOAT, late 19th/early 20th Century teawares with painted 11 and 100, the sauceboat impressed model no. 4602, the globular teawares, with flat bamboo molded cover and flower finial, the side with a yellow water lily and lily pads on a textured white ground, the neck and handle terminals with raspberry collars, h: 4.5 in. (the teapot) and h: 3.75 in. (the sugar bowl); the sauceboat molded as bound asparagus tips, on an oval foot (2) Provenance: With The Secret Garden, East 62nd Street, New York, 26 March, 1982 (the teawares); With Ruth Richards Antiques, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 20 June, 1983 (the sauceboat); Estate of Tom and Lee Stanley Literature: The Majolica International Society, Karmason Library, KL000907P for Samuel Lear teawares.
- JOHN SYER (ENGLISH, 1815 - 1885) OIL
JOHN SYER (ENGLISH, 1815 - 1885) OIL ON CANVAS, CONTINENTAL MARINE SCENE, DEPICTS WORKING BOATS NEAR HARBOR, FIGURES STAND IN SHALLO...John Syer (English, 1815 - 1885) oil on canvas, continental marine scene, depicts working boats near harbor, figures stand in shallow water, setting sun, framed in ornate gilt wood frame, with some areas of loss to frame, wear consistent with age including craquelure, past restorations and repairs, small puncture at top center border, small areas of flaked paint, etc., ss: 27" h. x 42" w.
- OIL ON BOARD, UNSIGNED, VERSO MARKED
OIL ON BOARD, UNSIGNED, VERSO MARKED A.THIEME (ANTHONY THIEME, 1888-1954, ESTABLISHED THIEME SCHOOL OF ART, ROCKPORT, ME), LOOSELY P...Oil on board, unsigned, verso marked A.Thieme (Anthony Thieme, 1888-1954, established Thieme School of Art, Rockport, ME), loosely painted seascape with several small sail boats moored in shallow water, lone figure in one of the boats, sandy shore in foreground, atmospheric low blue hills or outline of buildings at horizon, wear consistent with age, one inch round hole to board repaired center left, ss: 11 1/4" h. x 15 1/2" w.
- BENJAMIN WILLIAMS LEADER (BRITISH, 1831
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS LEADER (BRITISH, 1831 - 1923), "CONWAY BAY - LOW WATER" 1894, OIL ON BOARD, SIGNED B.W. LEADER IN LOWER LEFT HAND ...Benjamin Williams Leader (British, 1831 - 1923), "Conway Bay - Low Water" 1894, oil on board, signed B.W. Leader in lower left hand corner, Impressionistic landscape of low tide with figures on shore, stamped on gilded frame reads "B. W. Leader, R. A." frame with minor damages, title and additional signature in pencil on verso, along with "Charles Roberson & Co" label Long Acre, London, board bowing, toning, wear consistent with age, not examined out of frame, ss: 7 3/4" by 11 1/4".