HATTIE K. BRUNNER UNUSUALLY BRIGHT COLORHATTIE K. BRUNNER UNUSUALLY BRIGHT COLOR WINTERscene folk art painting ca. mid 20th century; traditional winter folk art scene by Hattie Brunner with a couple in red sleigh, pulled by black horse travelling up farm lane to yellow salt box style farmhouse with two men working in enclosed barnyard, the barnyard with chicken on hay mount and two small horses; by the front door a young girl and mother in background at an old water pump, across hillside is church with steeple and several small farmsteads, framed in a mid-century era frame, 18 1/2"x 15"; Condition: pasted under mat board, unable to see back of paper, very good
2 CAST IRON HOUSE SHAPED BANKS CA. 1900-1930;attributed2 CAST IRON HOUSE SHAPED BANKS CA. 1900-1930;attributed to Kenton Hardware Co., orange painted one story house bank with central chimney, steeple topped doors and windows, original paint, 2 3/4"h, Condition: paint wear and chipping, approx. 75% original surface; attributed to J&E Stevens, red painted small size Victorian house bank with two chimneys, two story and steeple cased dormer window, 3 1/4"h, Condition: paint wear and chipping, approx. 85% original surface
3 TRAMP ART FRAMES CA. 1880-1920; ALL3 TRAMP ART FRAMES CA. 1880-1920; ALL UNIQUELYcrafted geometric stacked chip carved trimwork picture frames, all crafted with salvage crate and cigar box lumber: fine German form, steeple top frame with embroidered velvet fabric accent, the frame has double line runs of stacked trim with diamond accent centers of rails and pyramid stack corner blocks, some painted accents, 18 3/4"x 22 1/2", Condition: good; four tier stacked trim frame with cross-over diamond accents, stained and varnished, 15 1/2"x 19 1/2", Condition: some trimwork damage/loss; three-tier stacked frame with double rail accented corners, stained and varnished finish, 15 3/4"x 18", Condition: good
2 PIECES OF TRAMP ART CA. 1880-1920;2 PIECES OF TRAMP ART CA. 1880-1920; BOTH CRAFTEDfrom salvaged crate and cigar box woods with notch carved stacked trimwork: uncommon steeple cased photo frame with pyramid stack trimwork, sides of frame have delicate tapered arc design, dark stained and varnished finish, 7 1/4"x 1 1/4"x 10"; hinge-lid chest with pin cushion under velvet on top of lid, panelized sides initialed "E.K.", with stacked trim and feet, 9 1/2"x 6 1/4"x 5 3/4"; Condition: both extensively dirty and varnish crackled
2 CAST IRON BUILDINGS BANKSca. 1876-1900;2 CAST IRON BUILDINGS BANKSca. 1876-1900; J&E Stevens patented 1876 magic bank mechanical operated cashier door bank with iron mansard roof with large arched rose windows on side and back, bronze radiator painted surface, operating with hinged door, 5"x 4 1/4"x 5", Condition: good, catch spring missing, crack noted near slot and 1 window arch; unattributed New England Church steeple and steeple roof churchhouse shaped bank with white and green paints, 7 1/2"x 4 1/4"x 7 3/4", Condition: extensive paint wear, 40-50% original paint remains
2 PRIMITIVE ITEMSca. mid 19th century;2 PRIMITIVE ITEMSca. mid 19th century; turned wood braced/red handled rolling pin following form of Moravian communities, loose rolling pin with turned upper mount handle with peg grip ends, 14 1/4"x 3 3/4"x 1 3/4", Condition: very good; stained softwood doll size stool trick bank with secret compartment, bench primitively constructed with early T-head pin nails and steeple cut legs, face mounted 45 degree cut aprons with nail hinge mounted trap door under seat, 7"x 4 1/2"x 4 1/2", Condition: some early chipping to edge of apron
CHAUNCEY BOARDMAN STEEPLE CLOCK FiguredCHAUNCEY BOARDMAN STEEPLE CLOCK Figured mahogany case, painted metal dial, reverse painted tablet. Brass triple fusee, 30-hour time and strike.
SETH THOMAS GIANT STEEPLE 19th century.SETH THOMAS GIANT STEEPLE 19th century. Original painted metal dial and tablet. 30-hour time and strike, weight-driven.
VIENNA REGULATOR WALL CLOCK, "M. WODICKAVIENNA REGULATOR WALL CLOCK, "M. WODICKA IN WEIN"Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, "M. Wodicka in Wein" on enameled dial. 2 weight, beautiful steeple top case, 45" tall, time and strike, running.
After James Pollard
(British, 1792-1867)
ChancesAfter James Pollard
(British, 1792-1867)
Chances of the Steeple Chase, 1826 (a set of eight)
aquatint engravings with hand-coloring
published by Lewis & Johnson, 96 Cheapside, London
Image: 14 x 18 3/4 inches.
JAMES HARRINGTON OIL ON BOARD GREATJAMES HARRINGTON OIL ON BOARD GREAT MEADOWJames Harrington (American, 1929-2016). Oil on wood panel, Great Meadow - The Plains, Va. on Steeplechase Race Day, International Gold Cup Races Oct. 15, 1994. Signed Jas. Harrington lower left, titled and with Seraphim Fine Arts, NJ gallery label on verso. 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" (with frame 13 7/8" x 14 3/4").
CHINESE GILT METAL AND CARVED BONE "EIGHTCHINESE GILT METAL AND CARVED BONE "EIGHT BUDDHIS AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS" CASKET, LATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD 3 ?" x 5 ?" x 4 ?" Of rectangular shape gilt metal casket with hinged dome lid, adorned with oval convex carved bone depicting Arhat holding a Ruyi sceptre, while standing under pine tree in mountain surrounding, framed with cast in relief Buddhist eight auspicious symbols alternating with scrolls on steepled background, sides chewed detracted with different blooming plants; gilt finish on the inside with hammers texture under the lid.
Two framed and matted Henry Evans botanicalTwo framed and matted Henry Evans botanical linocuts, largest 21" x 13.5" oa; together with small colored prints, and a watercolor attributed to William Steeple Davis, etc., 15 pieces.
WATERBURY STEEPLE CLOCKWaterbury steepleWATERBURY STEEPLE CLOCKWaterbury steeple clock, 19" h.
NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Condition:
No key. Pendulum and screws included. 2nd finial present. Condition: not examined. Pook & Pook does not guarantee clocks to be complete or in working condition.
ENGRAVED POWDER HORN. 19TH-CENTURY.ENGRAVED POWDER HORN. 19TH-CENTURY. A HEAVILYdetailed powder horn featuring an American eagle with the name Ernest Tilson dated 1787. An image of the city of Albany, New York, an elk, a lion with a crown, masonic symbols, fish, a church steeple, trees, and vines, etc. Pewter top, wooden plug, iron strap holder. Plug has a brass plate with iron strap holder. 12" length. In overall very good condition.
SET OF FOUR ENGRAVINGSSet of four TheSET OF FOUR ENGRAVINGSSet of four The First Steeple - Chase on Record color engravings, after H. Alken, 16" x 19 1/4". Provenance: Property of the Fenimore Art Museum sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund.
Condition:
Some edge wear, images very bright.
PAIR OF FEDERAL BRASS STEEPLE TOP ANDIRONSPairPAIR OF FEDERAL BRASS STEEPLE TOP ANDIRONSPair of Federal brass steeple top andirons, 19th c. , probably New York, 23 1/2" h.
NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
HENRY PAPRILL, VIEW OF NEW YORK ENGRAVING,HENRY PAPRILL, VIEW OF NEW YORK ENGRAVING, C. 1855 After John W. Hill, "New York with the City of Brooklyn in the Distance. From the steeple of St. Paul's Church Looking East, South and West", hand-colored aquatint engraving, Joseph Laing and Company, likely third state with "Proof" in lower margin, Barnum's Museum and Brady's Daguerrian Miniature Gallery in the foreground, framed under Plexiglas, 23.75"h x37"w (sight), 36"h x 49"w (frame)
BOHEMIAN CASED PARCEL GILT PERSIAN DECANTERBohemianBOHEMIAN CASED PARCEL GILT PERSIAN DECANTERBohemian ruby cased and enameled art glass decanter, made for the Islamic market, 19th c., having an elongated steeple-form stopper resting in a ring neck, the cut and shaped body with parcel gilt and polychrome painted enamel flowers and geometric patterns, bottom drilled, chips, gilt loss throughout, decanter and stopper: approx 19 5/8"h, 5.5"diam, 4.75lbs
(3) AMERICAN SHELF CLOCKS, INGRAHAM,(3) AMERICAN SHELF CLOCKS, INGRAHAM, WELCH(lot of 3) American shelf clocks, all having Roman numerals on white faces, strike and time movement, various makers, comprising: (1) American Doric style clock, E. Ingraham Co., rosewood case, lacking pendulum, approx 15.5"h, 9"w, 4.25"d; (1) E. N. Welch 30 hour steeple clock, having two finials, hand painted flowers on glass door, approx 19"h, 10.25"w, 4.5"d; (1) 14 day time and strike clock, Hamburg American Clock Co., carved cornice top, over oak case with Corinthian columns, foliate carved accents, approx 15.5"h, 12"w, 7"d; 20lbs total
PRESENTATION CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE STERLINGPRESENTATION CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE STERLING COLLARPresentation glass champagne bottle with sterling silver collar, John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton, c.1892, presentation reading "Herzog v. Cumberland, Steeple-chase, Oedenburg, 29 April 1895," engraved signature at side of glass bottle, approx 18.75"h, 5.75"diam, 3.5lbs (for shipping purposes only)
2) BOHEMIAN CASED PARCEL GILT PERSIAN2) BOHEMIAN CASED PARCEL GILT PERSIAN DECANTERS(pair) Very fine and large Bohemian cobalt cased and enameled art glass decanters, made for the Islamic market, 19thc., each of varied size, having an elongated steeple form stopper resting in a ring neck, the cut and shaped with parcel gilt and polychrome painted and raised enamel flowers and geometric patterns, gilt loss throughout, approx 20"h, 6"diam; 9.5lbs total **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)**
ERIC SLOANE (1905-1985): CHURCH STEEPLEOilERIC SLOANE (1905-1985): CHURCH STEEPLEOil on board, signed 'Eric Sloane' lower left.
21 x 17 1/4 in., 29 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (frame).
Property from the Collection of Florence de Dampierre, Litchfield, CT
Condition
In very 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.
FINE COPPER STEEPLECHASE HORSE WEATHERVANE,FINE COPPER STEEPLECHASE HORSE WEATHERVANE, MASSACHUSETTSMaker unknown. Originally found in the Newport, RI area.
31 in. x 37 in.
Note: A similar example of the above offered lot was sold at Sotheby's, NY in 1998 in the Howard and Catherine Feldman Collection. The Feldman horse is virtually identical except for the serrated treatment of the mane and tail. this model is also illustrated in Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs , pg. 69, fig. 113. And another identical horse with slightly less serrated decoration on the tail and mane sold at Northeast Auctions, August 2008, The Schnall Collection, lot 972.
Condition
In good overall condition. The molded copper with weathered verdigris surface and traces of gilding.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.
DAVID LEVINE (1926-2009): STUDY OF ADAVID LEVINE (1926-2009): STUDY OF A WOMANCrayon on paper, signed 'D. Levine' lower left; and Towns and Steeples on the Rhine, Germany , ink on paper, 1960, signed 'D. Levine' and dated lower right, both with unidentified collector's marks on the reverse; together with Albert Brooks: Reclining Figure ; and Seated Figure , two pencil on tissue-thin paper, both signed with initials 'AB' lower right.
11 x 8 1/8 in. (sheet), 10 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (sheet), both Brooks 14 x 17 in. (sheet), all unframed.
Condition
Both Levines with remains of old hinges at the reverse of the top sheet edge, staining showing through on Study of a Woman, and some surface soiling. Reclining Figure with small holes and brown paper tape around the sheet edges. A tiny loss lower left corner. Both with some creasing and surface soiling.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.
JOHN LIVOCK (1814-1883): STEEPLES: AJOHN LIVOCK (1814-1883): STEEPLES: A GROUP OF FIVEFive pencil on paper, one signed 'J Livock' lower right, all variously inscribed, one dated 1847.
9 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (sight), 16 x 16 in. (frame), 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (sheet), 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (frame), 9 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (sight), 16 3/4 x 13 in. (frame), 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (sight), 16 x 13 in. (frame), 10 x 6 3/4 in. (sight), 16 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (frame).
Condition
All with some pale staining and foxing. One with a horizontal crease at top. One with a vertical crease at center. Not examined out of frame.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.
ENGLISH SCHOOL: STEEPLE CHASE: FOURENGLISH SCHOOL: STEEPLE CHASE: FOUR PLATESFour engravings with hand-coloring on wove paper, c. 1853.
All 16 x 23 1/2 in. (sight), 24 x 31 in. (frame).
Condition
All with margins and some pale staining. Two loose on hinges. Not examined out of frame.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.
PAUL BROWN (AMERICAN, 1893-1958). MixedPAUL BROWN (AMERICAN, 1893-1958). Mixed grouping of 26 pieces; containing original and printed works by Paul Brown. Each with artist's estate stamp. Consisting of 20 original works on paper or board; 5 printed lithograph illustration boards, and 1 Calendar. Originals: 1 Steeplechase drawing. Crayon on board. Signed and dated 1930 in lower margin. Dimensions: Image: 18" h x 13" w. Three pen and ink Circus illustrations. One with title "3 Rings-a Circus book by Paul Brown". All 3 are mounted to the same larger sheet. Dimensions for each illustration: approx: 10" h x 8" w. Sixteen pages of pencil on paper illustrations for a story board titled "War Paint". Unsigned. Dimensions: 11" h x 17" each page. 5 printed Equestrian related illustration boards (5 or 6 illustrations on each board). Lithograph on paper, laid to boards. Each signed in pencil and marked "Proof Sheet". Dimensions: Image each board approx: 15" h x 18" w. One Paul Brown printed calendar from 1945; numbered 39 and signed on inside page. Dimensions of calendar: 14 x 11". From the Long Island, NY Estate of Paul Brown. Condition: Various aging, discoloration and wear to some sheets as pictured. *Description updated on 4/14/23.*
(2) 1908-1915 GERMAN ARCHITECT'S SKETCHBOOKS(2) 1908-1915 GERMAN ARCHITECT'S SKETCHBOOKS Architectural Study Sketchbooks signed by Fritz Langenbach, who later had a practice in Karlsruhe, Germany. Mostly views of Austrian Alpine split timber buildings, some churches, largely done in graphite, some with chalk coloring, a few of Brussels, Rhine Valley, Paris, Lyons, one view of NYC from Paterson, NJ. Marked 1908-1911 VII & 1914-1918 VIII, in linen bindings, 8 1/2" x 11", 40 leaves per book, a few two-page renderings, one with partial third page added to accomodate a church steeple.
Ma Leck Early American Steeple clockMa Leck Early American Steeple clock ,Wingate NC, with Key & pendulum, 19" h, working condition
RIPPLE FRONT, ONION TOP STEEPLE CLOCKca.RIPPLE FRONT, ONION TOP STEEPLE CLOCKca. 1850; Forestville Mfg. Co. J.C. Brown eight day, spring driven pendulum movement in a rosewood case with four full columns, four finials and single door with original door pull, 20"x 12"x 4"; Condition: repainted dial, no label, original lower glass with losses, slight roughness to top front, clear coat puts a nice finish on this collectible clock
(3) Shelf clocks, c/o New Haven steeple(3) Shelf clocks, c/o New Haven steeple clock with pendulum & key (10" x 4" x 29-3/4" h, some veneer loss), unmarked celluloid dial with pendulum & key (7-7/8" x 3-3/4" x 11-1/8" h, some paint loss to glass), Wm L Gilbert with pendulum (11" x 4-1/2" x 13-1/2" h)
Anthony Lovato
(Kewa, b. 1958)
TufaAnthony Lovato
(Kewa, b. 1958)
Tufa Cast Silver Figural Pendant, set with Jet and Turquoise, 1995
marked with a conjoined AL SDP 95 and steeple hallmark
pendant length 3-7/8 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, chain length 24-3/4 inches, weight 44.7 dwt.
Property from the Collection of Gisele Gerry
Anthony Lovato
(Kewa, b. 1958)
SterlingAnthony Lovato
(Kewa, b. 1958)
Sterling Silver and #8 Turquoise Necklace, with Stamped Chain, 2001
marked on chain by finding with a conjoined AL 01 and steeple hallmark, marked on back of pendant STERLING
pendant length 2-5/8 inches x width 2-1/4 inches, chain length 26-1/2 inches, weight 78.9 dwt.
Property from the Collection of Gisele Gerry
TALL-CASE CLOCK POSSIBLY MID-ATLANTICTALL-CASE CLOCK POSSIBLY MID-ATLANTIC STATES, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 85”. WIDTH 19.5”. DEPTH 11”.TALL-CASE CLOCK, Possibly Mid-Atlantic States, Late 18th/Early 19th Century, Mahogany and mahogany veneer case. Bonnet with scrolled broken arch pediment, three brass steeple-top finials, full-turned columns and a glazed arched dial door. Case with exceptional fan, shell and bellflower inlay and chamfered corners. Bracket feet. Roman numeral dial with second sweep, subsidiary calendar dial and painted floral crest and corners. Dimensions: Height 85". Width 19.5". Depth 11".
D.R. DIMES CHIPPENDALE-STYLE TALL-CASED.R. DIMES CHIPPENDALE-STYLE TALL-CASE CLOCK NEW HAMPSHIRE, 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 92”. WIDTH 18.5”. DEPTH 9.5”.D.R. DIMES CHIPPENDALE-STYLE TALL-CASE CLOCK, New Hampshire, 20th Century, Tiger maple case. Bonnet with three brass steeple-top finials on plinths and an arched glazed dial door flanked by full columns. Arched pendulum door flanked by fluted quarter columns with brass caps and stop fluting. Ogee bracket feet. Roman numeral hour dial with outer Arabic numeral minutes dial, subsidiary seconds dial, and painted decoration of peafowl, floral sprigs, oval medallions and scrolling flourishes. Landscape and moon phase in lunette. Face signed "Douglas R. Dimes Northwood". Case branded and labeled. Includes weights, pendulum and key. Dimensions: Height 92". Width 18.5". Depth 9.5".