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COMING TO THE PARSON

• Colored engraving, A Journeyman
  Colored engraving, A Journeyman Parson Going On Duty, London, 1783, printed for R.Sayer and J. Bennett, 10" x 14 3/4" Estimate $75-125
• PAIR OF AMERICAN PORTRAITS IN
  PAIR OF AMERICAN PORTRAITS IN PERIOD GOLD FRAMES The Parson and His Wife, ca. 1830s, oil on canvas, unsigned; he is depicted with his arm resting on his secretary, near a penholder, the shelves full of Biblical study books like "Clarke's Commentary". He is seated in an upholstered chair, backed by wine colored drapes, looking directly at the viewer with a smille flickering across his features. His wife is simply coiffed and dressed, having a fringed silk shawl over her shoulders, her place held in a book with a forefinger. Housed in the original matching gilt cove frames, OS: 34" x 31", SS: 28 1/2" x 24 1/2", cleaned, relined and restored.
• 1 vol. Patrick, Symon. The Parable
  1 vol. Patrick, Symon. The Parable of The Pilgrims: Written to a Friend. London: Robert Wise for Francis Tyton, 1673. The Fourth Edition. 4to, old full dark brown calf, re-backed, red morocco spine label. Trimmed - no loss of text. Scattered minor spotting. Sheet of 20th-Century ink notes mtd. to front paste-down. 18th-Century owner's signature on verso of license leaf. Wing P-
• PREACHER AT THE PULPIT Ives
  PREACHER AT THE PULPIT Ives clockwork activated early example depicts preacher in full robe standing behind wooden podium with tin book in hand wooden base conceals mechanism. 10 1/2'' h. Paint aged to face clothes frayed and in fair cond. overall (Good Cond.)
• 7PC ROYAL DOULTON KINGSWARE
  7PC ROYAL DOULTON KINGSWARE PARSON BROWN 'PARSON JOYES'...Beautiful Parson Brown Beer Set that includes a pitcher and 6 matching cups. The Pitcher features a side portrait of Parson Brown, also known as Parson Jones on the front on a yellow background. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: Pitcher 8.5"H, Cups 4"H each. Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Provenance: David Bearman Collection Condition: 1 cup has a crack.
• Vintage Painted Pub Sign "The
  Vintage Painted Pub Sign "The Parson's Daughter" British, 20th century, black-painted back and iron hangers, 48-1/2 x 35-1/4 x 3 in.,
• Thomas Bardwell/Portrait of The
  Thomas Bardwell/Portrait of The Reverend Francis Barton/half length in clerical dress/signed and dated 1765/oil on canvas 76cm x 63.5cm (30" x 25") /Provenance: Property of Sir Thomas Beauchamp-Proctor Bt Langley Park Norfolk and by descent. Sir Thomas Beauchamp-Proctor 2nd Bt (1756-1827) was a notable collector who was advised after his inheritance in 1773 by the artist Henry Walton. Sir Thomas' most celebrated acquisition was Poussin's 'Adoration of the Magi' now in the National Gallery London. The Collection at Langley Park was started by his great-great uncle George Proctor who had acquired a notable group of works by Canaletto while in Venice and purchased the house in 1742/Literature: Catalogue of the Collection at Langley Park
• Parish (20th century) A pair of
  Parish (20th century) A pair of works mixed media signed Parish Largest 24 x 32 inches.
• Chilmark Pewter Figurine ''Parson's
  Chilmark Pewter Figurine ''Parson's Battery'' by Francis Barnum approx. 6'' x 8'' signed on wooden base excellent.
• 18th century British caricature,
  18th century British caricature, man bowing before a nobleman, inscribed below "Good…church warden your humble servant./Bow not thy head to me fellow for the exalted to so high a station, I am, but a man.", circa 1760-1780, inscribed verso "J.W.H and G.L.", watercolor on paper, 7-5/8 x 7-1/2 in.; black-painted wood frame. Taped at top at two points and bottom at one point, minor foxing, light toning. Forsyth's Antiques, Nashville, Tennessee, 1991
• VICAR OF BRAY D5615 - LARGE - ROYAL
  VICAR OF BRAY D5615 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER J...Brown hair, green coat. In the popular song of the 18th century, this very adaptable parson boasted that he was able to accommodate himself to the religious views of Charles, James, William, Anne and George, and that "whosoever King may reign, he would always be the Vicar of Bray." Prior to 1940 these jugs had a distinctive yellow rim. Artist: Charles Noke and Henry Fenton Issued: 1936 - 1960 Dimensions: 6.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• PARR, O/C BEACHED TRAP BOATS-FLYERS
  PARR, O/C BEACHED TRAP BOATS-FLYERS PROVINCETOWNJames Wingate Parr (American, 1923-1969) marina scene depicts beached trap boats in disrepair. Signed, dated 1965, titled "Trap Boats at Flyers" verso, at Flyers Marina/Boat Rentals in Provincetown, MA; State Street Bank public collection label verso. Frame size: 31 5/8" high, 58" wide. Small repair. Property of a CT collector. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• L. Hitchcock Parson's Bench
  L. Hitchcock Parson's Bench American 20th century. A painted and stenciled parson's bench made by The Hitchcock Chair Company Riverton CT having a rectangular foliate stenciled crest rail spindle back plank seat and turned legs joined by rectangular?box stretcher; ht. 33 wd. 45 dp. 16.75 in. Condition: Surface wear and minor scratches.
• VICAR OF BRAY D5615 - LARGE - ROYAL
  VICAR OF BRAY D5615 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER J...Grey hair, green coat. Royal Doulton backstamp. In the popular song of the 18th century, this very adaptable parson boasted that he was able to accommodate himself to the religious views of Charles, James, William, Anne and George, and that " whosoever King may reign, he would always be the Vicar of Bray." Prior to 1940 these jugs had a distinctive yellow rim.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles J. Noke and Henry Fenton Issued: 1936 - 1960 Dimensions: 6.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• Lot including three parson's tables
  Lot including three parson's tables and side chair.
• FOUR ENGLISH SERMONS, 17TH AND 18TH
  FOUR ENGLISH SERMONS, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES Three 12mo and one quarto (11.75 in.), to include: Goodwin, Thomas. The Great Interest of States and Kingdomes. (London, 1646); Pead, D. The Converted Sinner: A Sermon Preached at Clerkenwel Church, On the Wonderful and Remarkable Conversion of James Woollencraft...who has since become a real Penitent, Devout Person, and a good Christin as are also Seven of his Companions who were as bad as himself (London, 1701); Moore, Edward a.k.a Adam Fitz-Adam. The World an installment in a larger moral series (October 18, 1753); Brook, Mary. Reasons for the Necessity of Silent Waiting, in Order to the Solemn Worship of God to Which are Added Several Quotations From Robert Barclay's Apology (Philadelphia re=print, 1786).
• HARRINGTON, JONATHAN. HURRAH!
  HARRINGTON, JONATHAN. HURRAH! HE’S COMING! WHO? WHY, PR...Boston: Hooton’s Press, 1854. Handsome woodcut broadside bearing a full-length portrait of Harrington, who holds a plate in one outstretched hand on which rests a bird. Among the feats announced on the bill are “the wonderful egg market,” “remarkable potatoes, or a hint to farmers,” “The Bohemian’s Dinner,” and Harrington’s considerable talents as a ventriloquist and impressionist. 9 1/8 x 20 ¼". Minor over-coloring, three closed tears; A-.
• VICAR OF BRAY D5615 - LARGE - ROYAL
  VICAR OF BRAY D5615 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER J...Brown hair, green coat. In the popular song of the 18th century, this very adaptable parson boasted that he was able to accommodate himself to the religious views of Charles, James, William, Anne and George, and that " whosoever King may reign, he would always be the Vicar of Bray." Prior to 1940 these jugs had a distinctive yellow rim.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles J. Noke and Henry Fenton Issued: 1936 - 1960 Dimensions: 6.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• 19th c. Currier And Ives print
  19th c. Currier And Ives print ''The Parson's Colt''. Site 13'' x 17 1/2''.
• PARSONS GALLERY INVITATION FOR
  PARSONS GALLERY INVITATION FOR JACKSON POLLOCK. American, 1912-1956. Black silkscreen on paper signed on the plate as well as signed and dated 1954 in ink. "Betty Parsons Gallery...Nov. 26 Dec. 12 1951". Fold lines. Framed, 24.5"h. 28.25"w.
• VICKEN PARSONS, UNTITLED,
  VICKEN PARSONS, UNTITLED, 2015Vicken Parsons, (British, b. 1957) Untitled, 2015, oil on panel inscribed verso: 1506 VP2015 oil on panel Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 3/4 in. (31.12 x 33.97 x 1.91 cm.) Provenance: Alan Cristea Gallery, London, England The Robert J. Dodds III Collection, New Mexico, 2016
• OOC - Portrait of Rev. Lancaster
  OOC - Portrait of Rev. Lancaster Dodgson A.M. by Joseph Sutton (UK 1762-1843) depicting the Minister with his collar a book in hand his arm resting on a table and second book original inked label verso reads 'The Revd. Dodson A.M. aged 58 taken f
• PARSONS BENCH - 19th c Paint
  PARSONS BENCH - 19th c Paint Decorated Two-Seater Parson's Bench. Paint decorated in red & black with gold pinstriping scrolled arms turned front legs with wide plate stretcher 17 1/2'' tall seat 27'' arm 32'' back 41 1/2'' x 18'' some light scratches
• PARSONS BENCH - 19th c Paint
  PARSONS BENCH - 19th c Paint Decorated Two-Seater Parson's Bench. Paint decorated in red & black with gold pinstriping scrolled arms turned front legs with wide plate stretcher 17 1/2'' tall seat 27'' arm 32'' back 41 1/2'' x 18'' some light scratches
• CURRIER AND IVES FRAMED COLORED
  CURRIER AND IVES FRAMED COLORED LITHOGRAPHAFTER PARSONS, TITLED "THE YACHT HENRITTA, 205 TONS", BY MR. WILLIAM TOOKER, NY, BUILT BY HENRY STEERS, GREENPOINT, LONG ISLAND. SIGHT SIZE 22" X 30 1/2". IN VINTAGE WALNUT FRAME. SHOWS FOXING, STAINING AND DISCOLORATION.
• John Piper ARR South Lopham
  John Piper ARR South Lopham Church signed limited edition 49/70 print in colours 103cm x 63cm (40.5" x 24.75")
• PRINCE WILLIAM'S PARISH AND
  PRINCE WILLIAM'S PARISH AND PLANTATIONSby John R. Todd and Francis M. Hutson, Richmond, Virginia: Garrett and Massie, 1935, 37 of 1000 numbered copies, signed by Todd, Hutson and A. S. Salley, who wrote the Introduction, with a color frontispiece and many black and white illustrations, marbled boards backed in black with gold lettering on the spine Condition: chipping and losses to spine, some staining and toning to marbled boards, hinges tender, wear to extremities
• AFTER ROMARE BEARDEN, PARSON GARNET
  AFTER ROMARE BEARDEN, PARSON GARNET GALLERY POSTER AND AFTER CHARLES WHITE, TWO CENTURIES OF BLACK AMERICAN ART, LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART GALLERY POSTER, LARGER FRAME: 28 3/4 X 31 IN. (73 X 78.7 CM.)After Romare Bearden, Parson Garnet Gallery Poster and After Charles White, Two Centuries of Black American Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Gallery Poster,, Dimensions: Larger Frame: 28 3/4 x 31 in. (73 x 78.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. James K. Hill
• CHARLES PARSONS ((20TH C MARION
  CHARLES PARSONS ((20TH C MARION ARTIST)WATERCOLOR TITLED "RAINBOW TROUT", SIGNED LOWER RIGHT. IN SILVER GILT FRAME, SIGHT SIZE 14" X 10", OVERALL 22" X 17 1/2". SALE TO BENEFIT ST. GABRIEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
• LARGE DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE,
  LARGE DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE, ENGLAND, C. 1770, England, c. 1770, possibly depicting the Reverend George Whitfield, modeled standing with hands clasped and wearing a long black cloak, ht. 13 3/4 in.
• THOMAS WILLOUGHBY NASON
  THOMAS WILLOUGHBY NASON (CONNECTICUT/MASSACHUSETTS, 1889-1971), "THE PARSON CAPEN HOUSE" (TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS)., WOOD ENGRAVING ON PAPER, 7" X 10". FRAMED 12.5" X 15.5".THOMAS WILLOUGHBY NASON, Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1889-1971, "The Parson Capen House" (Topsfield, Massachusetts). Signed in pencil lower right "T.W. Nason". Dimensions: Wood engraving on paper, 7" x 10". Framed 12.5" x 15.5". Provenance: Property of a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the contents of the Brick House at Coolidge Point, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts.
• Chilmark Civil War Pewter
  Chilmark Civil War Pewter Figurine ''Parson'sBattery'' by Francis Barnum 5'' x 9 1/2'' excellent.
• A Royal Worcester figure 'Parakeet'
  A Royal Worcester figure 'Parakeet' No 3087 the boy wearing puce costume modelled by F G Doughty and 'Grandmother's Dress' No 3081 in a puce dress modelled by F G Doughty
• 2 vols. Quaker Imprints - English,
  2 vols. Quaker Imprints - English, 17th-Century: Parnel, James. A Collection of The Several Writings. N.p. [London], 1675. 4to, modern buckram. Slightly trimmed - no loss of text. Early owner's signature at head of general title. Minor toning & spotting. Wing P-528. * Crisp, Stephen. A Memorable Account of The Christian Experiences, Gospel Labours, Travels... London: T. Sowle, 1694. 4to, modern calf. Some dampstaining to upper corner of title page & front matter. Wing C-
• Two Hand-Colored Engravings of
  Two Hand-Colored Engravings of Southern Life from Harper's Weekly "The Pastor's Visit" sight 9 3/4 in. x 14 in. and "Gret King! What I Gwine to Do Now" sight 9 3/4 in. x 14 in. matted and framed alike.
• PARSON BROWN D5486 - LARGE -
  PARSON BROWN D5486 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Dark grey coloration. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles J. Noke Issued: 1935 - 1960 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.