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JOHN PAUL BRANSOM(New
JOHN PAUL BRANSOM(New York/Wyoming/California/District Of Columbia, 1885-1979)
Pilgrim Turkeys, signed in ink lower right "Paul Branson", also signed and inscribed backing board verso, charcoal on vellum, image 15 x 11 in.; carved wood frame, 24 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of a Virginia Gentleman
Condition:
wear and small losses at edges of sheet not visible under mat, mat burn not visible under current mat; frame with wear and losses to edges and corners
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Land patent to William Branson
Land patent to William Branson for a lot of ground from the seventh and eighth streets to the Delaware River in Philadelphia City, dated 2 Sept 1742, ink on vellum, John Penn, Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Governors-in-Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania... 1737, Thomas Penn seal.
Provenance: Mifflin, Lardner, Large Family
9" X 26.5" open
4.75" x 9" folded
Condition: Creases, discoloration, seal has losses, wear consistent with age.
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Clark E. Bronson bronze
Clark E. Bronson bronze (American, born 1939), two Canada geese in flight, titled in base, "Wild Wings", edition 58/75, signed in base "Clark Bronson © 1975 NAWA, NSS, SAA", foundry stamp "Commonwealth…", patinated bronze, 9-1/2 x 11-1/4 x 8-1/2 with wood base. Abrasions to base. The Estate of the Late Sara Hastie Low, Charleston, South Carolina.
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BRANSON G. STEVENSON (1901-1989)
BRANSON G. STEVENSON (1901-1989) PENCIL SIGNED ETCHINGBranson Graves Stevenson (1901-1989)Night around the round houseThe aquatint etching in three colors is signed by Branson G. Stevenson in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left.Plate size 6.5 x 7.5, frame measures 16.75 x 17.5 inches.Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. Because this print is from a collection well-known by this auction firm for more than twenty years, it has not been removed from its framing for inspection. As with all lots we offer, the condition is guaranteed to be as stated or a full refund will be issued.
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LLOYD BRANSON PANORAMIC
LLOYD BRANSON PANORAMIC WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPELloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1861-1925) panoramic watercolor winter landscape scene, pencil signed and dated lower right "Copyright 1896, Branson". Housed in the original molded gilt wood frame. Sight - 9 1/2" H x 21 7/8" W. Framed - 14 1/2" H x 27" W. Biography ñ Branson is known as the first East Tennessee artist to receive formal art training in Europe (at the National Academy of Design in Paris) and studied at the National Academy of Design in New York. He returned to Tennessee and entered into a business partnership with Frank McCrary from 1885 to 1903, and became a leader in the East Tennessee arts community. Research courtesy of James A. Hoobler, Tennessee State Museum. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some minor toning to paper. Very minor scattered chipping to frame.
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L. BRANSON WATERCOLOR
L. BRANSON WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPELloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1861-1925) watercolor, panoramic landscape scene with a creek in the foreground winding around a tree-lined bank, with a house in the background. Signed and dated "Copyright L Branson 1896" lower left. Housed in an American 20th century style frame. Sight - 9" H x 22 1/4" W. Framed - 16" H x 29" W. Late 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall good condition. Not examined out of frame.
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OLDER GENTLEMAN PORTRAIT, ATTR.
OLDER GENTLEMAN PORTRAIT, ATTR. LLOYD BRANSONAttributed to Enoch Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1853-1925), oil on canvas portrait of an elderly gentleman. Subject is seated in a chair, holding a black cane, with a stack of books to his left. Possibly signed lower right but illegible. Oral history suggested the portrait was of Lloyd Branson as an old man but unknown at this time. Unframed. 40" H x 28" W. 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: Descendant of Branson family. More information to come. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall craquelure. Surface grime. Paint flaking and wear of canvas on some corners.
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LLOYD BRANSON O/C PAINTING,
LLOYD BRANSON O/C PAINTING, CLASSICAL SCENELloyd Branson (American/Tennessee, 1861-1925) large oil on canvas Classical painting, after the original painting by Friedrich Paul Thumann (Germany, 1834-1908) titled "Ancient Greek Man Painting a Vase". Depicting a seated male painting a Greek vase in an interior setting as female stands in the open door way gazing at his work with the sea visible in the background. Signed and dated on the lower left in the seat "Lloyd Branson Paul Thumann '93". Housed in a foliate carved gilt wood frame. Sight: 39 3/8" H x 29 3/8" W. Framed: 45" H x 35 1/4" W. Biography (courtesy James A. Hoobler, Tennessee State Museum): Enoch Lloyd Branson was best known for his Southern portraits and depictions of East Tennessee history. He moved to New York in 1873 to study at the National Academy of Design, where he won a first prize in 1875. In a partnership with Frank McCrary from 1885 to 1903, Branson became a leader in the East Tennessee arts community. He was a mentor to Catherine Wiley and is credited with discovering Beauford Delaney.
Private Bristol, Tennessee collection.
Condition:
Painting in overall very good condition with light grime. Frame with some slight wear and minor losses to the corners and outer edges.
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LLOYD BRANSON O/B LANDSCAPEEnoch
LLOYD BRANSON O/B LANDSCAPEEnoch Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1853-1925) oil on board pastoral scene of woman and child on path with sheep grazing in field and a cabin with smoke rising from chimney in the distance. Signed and dated, "L Branson 1920", lower right. Original frame with label, en verso, "The Picture Framery, Mrs. EG Gagg, Knoxville, Tennessee". Biography: Enoch Lloyd Branson (1853-1925) was an American artist best known for his portraits of Southern politicians and depictions of early East Tennessee history. One of the most influential figures in Knoxville's early art circles, Branson received training at the National Academy of Design in the 1870s and subsequently toured the great art centers of Europe. After returning to Knoxville, he operated a portrait shop with photographer Frank McCrary. He was a mentor to fellow Knoxville artist Catherine Wiley and is credited with discovering 20th century portraitist Beauford Delaney. Sight: 15 5/8" H x 19 5/8" W. Frame: 18 1/2" H x 22 1/2" W. Provenance: Descendant of Branson family. More information to come. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Surface grime.
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Attributed to Hermanus van Brussel
Attributed to Hermanus van Brussel (Dutch 1763-1815) watercolor on paper landscape of a man with a dog on a hill overlooking a village inscribed with artist's name verso matted and framed behind glass gilt frame ss. 24'' h. x 18'' w.
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Virginia/Tenn
Virginia/Tenn
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CLARK BRONSON, WILDLIFE
CLARK BRONSON, WILDLIFE SCULPTURE(Utah, born 1949)
Duck In Flight, 1976, signed in naturalistic base "Clark/©1976/D.U. Inc.", patinated bronze, 6 x 7-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: Flowerdew Hundred Estate, North Prince George, Virginia [[americanart]]/[[sculpture]]/[[sporting-wildlife]]
Condition:
black patina, good condition
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PAUL BRANSON (1885-1979)The
PAUL BRANSON (1885-1979)The Exile, 1915
signed "Paul Branson" lower left
watercolor, 8 1/4 by 7 1/4 in.
titled, signed, and dated on back
This charming depiction of a polar bear was painted at the Bronx Zoo.
Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
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BRANT BY JOSEPH LINCOLN This
BRANT BY JOSEPH LINCOLN This brant has a bold strong form with full round body and particularly well-done stippling to the point. Classic Lincoln and an excellent example. Unsigned. Identified as "BRANT" in pencil on bottom.
4 3/4" long.
Surface original and excellent in all respects.
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William Whit
William Whit
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Two Charl
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VALTON Charles (French
VALTON Charles (French 1851-1918): Le Cerf Bramant Stag Bronze 15''h x 15''w incised signature.
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BRANSON G. STEVENSON LITHOGRAPHS
BRANSON G. STEVENSON LITHOGRAPHS AND ADDITIONAL WESTERN...1st item: Branson G. Stevenson "Butte Hill" Lithograph (15 7/8" H x 22 1/2" W) and 2 Stevenson Christmas card lithographs (17 3/8" H x 10 3/4" W). Branson Stevenson (1901-1989) was a painter, printmaker, sculptor, craftsman, and teacher. He played an important role in many arts organizations, including the Montana Institute of the Arts, Montana Historical Society, CM Russell Museum, and the Archie Bray Foundation. 2nd item: "Puget Sounds and her Snow Capped Mountains" folio paperback, published by Western Engraving & Colortype Co., Seattle, WA in 1915. Contains original colortype prints 100 years old. 13 3/8" H X 10 7/8" W. 3rd item: 10 postcards featuring the etchings of noted Native American artist William Standing (1904-1951). 4th item: 11 jumbo pictorial postcards including California and Yosemite. 6 3/4-7" H x 9" W. 5th item: Approx. 20 Native American postcards (1940's). 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. 6th item: Seven 1919 Greenwich Village postcards, 3 3/8" H x 5 1/4" W. 7th item: 18 postcards from Chicago Municipal Art League & Chicago River Series. Early 20th century. Provenance: Former collection of Baker Brownell (1887 - 1965), an American Philosopher, Writer, and Educator. He traveled extensively throughout his lifetime and live briefly in Montana from 1944 - 1947. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Acid burn or "browning" on all. 2nd item: Interior in excellent condition, with cover worn. Postcards in very good condition.
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LLOYD BRANSON (AMERICAN,
LLOYD BRANSON (AMERICAN, 1853-1925), YOUNG FARM WOMAN Oil on panel, signed and dated 19(illegible) at lower right, presented in a period gilt frame.
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Bruce Crane (American 1857-1937)
Bruce Crane (American 1857-1937) oil on canvas Virginia landscape titled The Greenbriar signed lower right 22" x 30". ?
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LLOYD BRANSON WATERCOLOR
LLOYD BRANSON WATERCOLOR PAINTING, EAST TENNESSEE LANDS...Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1861-1925) panoramic watercolor and pastel painting depicting a rural East Tennessee landscape with creek, path, and flowering trees with pink buds, rendered in shades of pink and green. Signed and dated lower right "L Branson '95." Housed and matted under glass in a modern giltwood frame with white-painted frieze, tan mat, and cream reveal. Biography: Enoch Lloyd Branson was best known for his Southern portraits and depictions of East Tennessee history. He moved to New York in 1873 to study at the National Academy of Design, where he won a first prize in 1875. In a partnership with Frank McCrary from 1885 to 1903, Branson became a leader in the Knoxville and East Tennessee arts communities. He was a mentor to Catherine Wiley and is credited with encouraging Beauford Delaney to pursue a career as an artist. (Research courtesy of James A. Hoobler, Tennessee State Museum)
Condition:
Overall very good condition. Faint toning throughout sky and eight pinpoint abrasions to lower right. Toning and minute scattered dampstaining, en verso.
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Bramsen (John) Travels, Second
Bramsen (John) Travels, Second Edition, 2 vols, 8vo., cont. red morocco, 1820
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Jos Van Brée (Belgian, 1784-1859) A
Jos Van Brée (Belgian, 1784-1859)
A Shepherd with Two Goats
oil on panel
signed J. Van Brée (lower right)
9 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Avis Hope Truska, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Biltmore Industri
Biltmore Industri
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BRANT (AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY) 22
BRANT (AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY) 22 ½" X 16 ½" Untitled woman. Mixed media on paper, signed lower center, matted under glass in a metal section frame, overall 31" x 25". Provenance: from the art collection of an international corporation.
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BRUNO LILJEFORS (ATTRIB.), OIL ON
BRUNO LILJEFORS (ATTRIB.), OIL ON CANVAS, 1921 Attributed to Bruno Andreas Liljefors (Swedish, 1860-1939), Bean Geese in a Marshy Landscape, signed and dated lower left, Christie's auction label verso, in giltwood frame, 23"h x 38.75"w (sight), 30.75"h x 46.5"w (frame)