- CHARLES STILLWELL OIL ON CANVAS PASTORAL
CHARLES STILLWELL OIL ON CANVAS PASTORAL LANDSCAPECharles Stillwell (American, 20th century). Oil on canvas, cows in pastoral landscape. Signed Ch Stillwell and dated 34 lower right. 23 1/2" x 29 1/2" (with frame 29 1/2" x 35 1/2"). Repairs throughout, small tear and paint loss upper right.
- FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON, AUTUMN VISTA
FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON, AUTUMN VISTA O/Bsigned lower right. Frame size: 15 1/2" high, 19 1/2" wide. Property of a New Jersey collector.
Condition:
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- FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (AMERICAN 1879-1967)
FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (AMERICAN 1879-1967) A PAINTING...FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (American 1879-1967) A PAINTING, "Crashing Waves," oil on masonite, signed L/L, "Mason Dixon;" 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", framed 11 1/2" x 13 1/4".
Condition:
A small transparent spot of wax at right, some surface dirt, frame rubbing. 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."
- (13) BOOKS: WESTERN, J. FRANK DOBIE,
(13) BOOKS: WESTERN, J. FRANK DOBIE, ELMER KELTON(lot of 13) Books: all Texana subjects, including: (1) "Cowboys: The Real Story of Cowboys and Cattlemen," Royal B. Hassrick, Octopus Books, 1974, 143 pages, (1) "The Poison Tree," Walter Clemons, Houghton Mifflin Company Boston, 1959, 217 pages, (1) "Women in Texas," Ann Fears Crawford and Crystal Sasse Ragsdale, signed by Crawford on title page, 1993, State House Press, 1992, 431 pages, (1) "Many a River," Elmer Kelton, Tom Doherty Associates, 335 pages, (1) "Goodbye to a River," John Graves, University of Nebraska Press, 1959, 306 pages, (1) "The Ben Lilly Legend," J. Frank Dobie, University of Texas Press, 1994, 237 pages, (1) "Will's War," Janice Woods Windle, signed and dedicated by author on title page, Longstreet Press, 2001, 366 pages, (1) "The Night Journal," Elizabeth Crook, signed by author on title page, Viking Penguin, 2006, 454 pages, (1) "Spanish Texas: Yesterday and Today," Gerald Ashford, signed by author, 1971, Jenkins Publishing Company, 1971, 295 pages, (1) "Hard Trail to Follow," Elmer Kelton, Tom Doherty Associates, 2007, 287 pages, (1) "The Smiling Country," Elmer Kelton, Tom Doherty Associates, 1998, 255 pages, (1) "I'll Gather My Geese," Hallie Crawford Stillwell, Texas A&M University Press, 1991, 153 pages, (1) "Lone Star Nation," H.W. Brands, Doubleday, 2004, 582 pages, largest book: approx 11.5"h, 8.5"w; 16lbs total
- FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA,
FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA, 1879-1967), ROCKY SEASCAPE., OIL ON BOARD, 8" X 10". FRAMED 15.5" X 17.5".FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON, New York/California, 1879-1967, Rocky seascape. Unsigned. Estate stamped lower right. Dimensions: Oil on board, 8" x 10". Framed 15.5" x 17.5".
- FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA,
FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA, 1879-1967), FISHING SCHOONER ALONGSIDE A PIER., OIL ON BOARD, 12" X 16". FRAMED 18" X 22".FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON, New York/California, 1879-1967, Fishing schooner alongside a pier. Unsigned. Estate stamped lower right. Dimensions: Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 18" x 22".
- FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA,
FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA, 1879-1967), TWO WORKS: "EASTERLY STORM" AND "THE MOONPATH"., OILS ON BOARD, 8" X 10". FRAMED 11" X 13".FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON, New York/California, 1879-1967, Two works: "Easterly Storm" and "The Moonpath". Both signed lower right "Francis Dixon". Titled on Abercrombie & Fitch Co. labels verso. Dimensions: Oils on board, 8" x 10". Framed 11" x 13".
- IRVING STILLWELL, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY,
IRVING STILLWELL, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, THE GUNSMITH, OIL ON CANVAS, FRAMED: 32-1/4 X 24-1/4 INIrving Stillwell, American 20th Century, The Gunsmith, Oil on Canvas, Framed: 32-1/4 x 24-1/4 in
- FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (AMERICAN, 1879-1967)
FRANCIS STILLWELL DIXON (AMERICAN, 1879-1967) COUNTRY HOUSE IN THE AUTUMN OIL ON CANVAS: 12 X 16 IN.Framed; lower right signed: Francis Dixon Oil on canvas: 12 x 16 in. Provenance: Estate of Ronald Sperling
- The Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick,
The Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, A Victorian ceremonial uniform, comprising a bicorn hat with embroidered insignia by Robinson & Steel, 11 Dawson Street, Dublin, with black ostrich feather plume and gold bullion tassels, with a black cloth coatee with gold bullion collar, cuffs and tails, nine brass buttons each with VR Crown and insignia by Stillwell & Sons, London, approximately 99cm long and inner arm length 49cm
- ATTRIBUTED TO FERDINAND (JOACHIM) RICHARDT
ATTRIBUTED TO FERDINAND (JOACHIM) RICHARDT (DANISH/AMERICAN, 1819 - 1895) 20" x 16" "Landscape in Upstate New York". Oil on canvas, unsigned, in original carved and gilt wood frame with label of Thos A. Wilmurt, New York, overall 32 ½" x 28 ¾". Bonfoey Gallery label verso. Previously sold by Stillwell House Gallery, NJ.
- Francis Dixon (NY 1879-1967) Maritime
Francis Dixon (NY 1879-1967) Maritime Outcropoil on board estate stamp in lower right presented in gilt wooden frame.Francis Stillwell Dixon was born into a wealthy family with deep roots in old New York and Connecticut. Trained at the Art Students League Dixon initially worked as an illustrator. The bulk of his career however was given to painting landscapes and maritime vistas. Dixon was a member of Allied Artists of America and the Salamagundi Club New York. His work has been exhibited in such esteemed venues as the Corcoran Gallery Washington D. C. and The National Academy of Design New York.DOA 15.5 x 17.75 in.; SS 7.75 x 9.75 in.
- Francis Dixon (NY 1879-1967) Two Workstwo
Francis Dixon (NY 1879-1967) Two Workstwo rocky coastal landscapes both are oil on board one signed ''Francis Dixon'' lower left and the other with like signature lower right both paintings are presented in gilt wooden frames having silk mats.Francis Stillwell Dixon was born into a wealthy family with deep roots in old New York and Connecticut. Trained at the Art Students League Dixon initially worked as an illustrator. The bulk of his career however was given to painting landscapes and maritime vistas. Dixon was a member of Allied Artists of America and the Salamagundi Club New York. His work has been exhibited in such esteemed venues as the Corcoran Gallery Washington D. C. and The National Academy of Design New York.DOA 16 x 18 in.; SS 8 x 9.75 in.
- Francis Dixon (NY 1879-1967) Autumnoil
Francis Dixon (NY 1879-1967) Autumnoil on board signed ''Francis Dixon'' lower right presented in the work's likely original gilt wooden frame the verso having a mid-century label from Findlay Galleries Chicago and a typed biography of the artist giving no death date the backing is also inscribed ''Christmas Dec. 25 1944'' with an illegible owner's signature.Francis Stillwell Dixon was born into a wealthy family with deep roots in old New York and Connecticut. Trained at the Art Students League Dixon initially worked as an illustrator. The bulk of his career however was given to painting landscapes and maritime vistas. Dixon was a member of Allied Artists of America and the Salamagundi Club New York. His work has been exhibited in such esteemed venues as the Corcoran Gallery Washington D. C. and The National Academy of Design New York.DOA 12.5 x 14.5 in.; SS 7.5 x 9.5 in.
- CHINESE ENAMEL AND GILT METAL HANDMIRROR
CHINESE ENAMEL AND GILT METAL HANDMIRROR 18TH CENTURY AND LATER the mirror back of a polychrome rectangular finely carved ivory panel depicting two court ladies by attic screens the handle carved as a row of flowering prunus above a bird inset with bevelled mirror plate centered by a butterfly - l: 9 in. Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes consistent with our definition of commercial regulations contained in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 14.91 require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which is the buyer's responsibility. Provenance: By repute the mirror was presented to Mrs. (General) Joseph Stillwell by Mrs. Chiang Kai-shek and then by descent
- Lot of 12 spears from various marked
Lot of 12 spears from various marked states, includes nice stillwell. Longest, 4 3/4". Artifacts in this lot may be currently or formerly mounted with glue and may show residue substantially or in traces on one side.