ORESTE CORTAZZO(Italian, 1836-1910)
FourORESTE CORTAZZO(Italian, 1836-1910)
Four scenes from the life of Kaiser Wilhelm II: Scene in Duke Ernest Gunther's Quarters; In the White Hall, Berlin Palace; Theresse Dragged on Lawn, Empresse Frederick and Professor von Bergmann, each signed "Cortazzo", each stamped verso "The Copyright Of This Subject Is The Property Of George Barrie & Son/Publishers Philadelphia", oil on artist board, each image approximately 10 x 7 in.; matching gilt wood and composition frames, 17-7/8 x 15-1/8 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Florida ; Note: It is assumed that these illustrations by Cortazzo were set to be published in The Private Life of the Kaiser (Kaiser Wilhelm II).ÿNotes verso the backing paper of each painting state similarly that "the Kaiser was so upwrought that he suppressed the pictures and had the government suppress them." Two of the scenes seem improper, possibly causing the Kaiser's reaction. Duke Ernst Gnther, the brother of the Kaiserin, was a source of great embarrassment for the Kaiser and his wife as he searched for a bride and was rumored to be licentious in his behavior. In one such event a woman is represented dancing on a table in his quarters. Another of the paintings features Victoria Empress, consort of Frederick III, German Emperor 1840-1901. Known as "Empress Frederick". She is seen with Professor von Bergmann after having slapped his face. A famous surgeon, he was called in afterÿKaiser Frederick's unsuccessful surgery by Dr. Morell Mackenzie and and his missed diagnosis of cancer. This led to Kaiser Frederick's death. Despite the suppression of the paintings and the statement that they were never published by the author of the note, H. Kierchenbaum, aÿphotogravure print was made from the "Scene in Duke Ernest Gunther's Quarters" in 1900.ÿCortazzo was often used by the publishers, Barrie & Son as an illustrator for their publications. He was a pupil of Bonnat and worked in Paris for Goupil.ÿ
Condition:
good condition with some abrasions at edges, glue residue verso one; frames with abrasions
EIGHT HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED FISH DECOYSEIGHT HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED FISH DECOYS BY TIM SPRECK: 1) Fantastically Painted Bug-Eyed Fish Decoy, 9.25'' in length, signed on the fin and dated 2005; 2) Brightly Painted Orange, Brown, and White Halloween Edition Fish Decoy, 7.25'' in length, signed and dated 2006, numbered 8/8; 3) Gray Spotted Trout, 6.75'' in length, signed and dated 2005, numbered 4/77; 4) Natural Brown Bait Fish with Glass Eyes and Copper Fins, 6.25'' in length, signed and dated 2004 on the fin; 5) White Fish Eating a Red Fish, 5'' in length, signed, dated 2002, numbered 152; 6) Marbled Blue Miniature Decoy, 2'' in length, signed and dated 2004, numbered 279?; 7) Green and White Miniature Decoy, 1.75'' in length, signed and dated 2003; 8) Black and White Baitfish, 2'' in length, signed and dated 2002?.
CONDITION: 5) Small crack between the two fish.
SIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) Black andSIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) Black and White Baitfish Decoy signed Snook Barrett, 6.75'' in length; 2) Artistically Painted Baitfish Decoy, 7.5'' in length, carved by Larry Croteau and painted by Wendy Hemsley; 3) Roger Olds Striped Baitfish Decoy, 6.5'' in length, incised ''R. Olds'' on the metal tailfin; 4) Sauger Fish Decoy, inscribed ''White Hall Texas'', has a dramatic facial expression, 6'' in length; 5) Spotted Trout Style Fish Decoy, monogrammed S, 6.75'' in length; 6) Stylized Red, Black, and Gold Fish Decoy, 6.5'' in length, monogrammed ''TB'' and dated 2019, has a ball bearing inserted into the tailfin.
CONDITION: 2) One small fleck of paint loss on the tailfin; 4) Several flecks of paint loss on the back.
50pc Wedgwood White Hall Arris Green50pc Wedgwood White Hall Arris Green Rim Dinnerware. Includes 18pc Luncheon Plates (9''), 4pc Soup Plates (8''), 10pc Bread Plates (6''), 8 Sets (16pc) Cream Soup Handled Bowls with Saucers, 1pc Oval Serving Dish (11''), and Teapot (5'').
(2) HAND-COLORED PRINTS OF BULTOS AFTER(2) HAND-COLORED PRINTS OF BULTOS AFTER E. BOYD(lot of 2) Framed hand-colored prints on paper, unsigned, after E. Boyd (Elizabeth Boyd White Hall, New Mexico, 1903-1974), plates from the "Portfolio of Spanish Colonial Design in New Mexico," including: (1) San Acacio (Saint Agathius), stamped lower left 29, (1) Nuestra Senora de la Luz (Our Lady of Light), stamped lower left 34, sight: 13.75"h, 10.75"w, overall: 19.25"h, 16.25"w, together with (two) books, (one) "Portfolio of Spanish Colonial Design in New Mexico," with text by E. Boyd Hall, LPD Press, Albuquerque, 2001, reprint of the 1938 edition, (one) "Public Art and Architecture in New Mexico, 1933-1943: a Guide to the New Deal Legacy," compiled by Kathryn A. Flynn, Sunstone Press, Santa Fe, 2012; 10lbs total
Seven Sewer Tile Birdhouses, ProbablySeven Sewer Tile Birdhouses, Probably White Hall Pottery
one marked Shirley / 1962, one marked Edna Douglas / 1962, one marked Slim Blacketter / 1962, and one unmarked but attributed to White Hall Pottery, White Hall, Illinois.
Height of largest 13 inches.
Property from the Estate of William D. Giermann, Canal Fulton, Ohio
J.L. MøLLER, DANISH ROSEWOOD ARMCHAIRJ.L. MøLLER, DANISH ROSEWOOD ARMCHAIR IN NANA DIETZEL UPHOLSTERY 1960s, solid rosewood frame with black and white hallingdale fabric, unmarked.
Group of three antique European ceramicGroup of three antique European ceramic dishes each with flowers to interior, one with blue and white mark, other with impressed Herend mark as well as blue and white hallmark, third has Stroudsburg label; as-is condition with flaws and wear consistent with age; Size: each measure 9"WProvenance: Estate of Roy and Ilse Byrnes, San Juan Capistrano, CA
George Walton signature, clipped portionGeorge Walton signature, clipped portion of document boldly signed "Geo Walton" (c. 1741-1804, signer of the Declaration of Independence), writing on verso, "Original/Pierce, White Hall/James Hart/Wilkes County…" (probably Georgia), 3 x 3-1/2 in. Area of toning around signature from prior mounting, small holes not affecting signature. Brunk Auctions, July 20-21, 2002, Lot 1016; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Don Swann (American 1889-1954). SeventeenDon Swann (American 1889-1954). Seventeen etchings of Federal architecture each signed 1.) ''Mt. Republican '' two etchings 6 x 7 1/4 in. 2.) ''Fat Oxen '' three etchings 4 1/2 x 7 in. 3.) ''A White Hall Door '' four etchings 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. 4.) ''Brooke Manor '' six etchings 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. 5.) ''Cold Saturday Carroll County '' 6 x 7 1/2 in. 6.) ''Tudor Hall '' 6 x 7 1/4 in. Estimate $ 100-200 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
HEPPLEWHITE STAND - Pencil Leg HepplewhiteHEPPLEWHITE STAND - Pencil Leg Hepplewhite Hall Stand in figured mahogany with boxwood edging and stringing cross stretcher 33'' tall 8 1/2'' x 11 3/4'' top good condition.