- Constance Hamilton, 20th c - Poppies
Constance Hamilton, 20th c - Poppies and other Country Flowers, signed, oil on board, 29 x 38.5cm More Information Good condition. Untouched in its original frame, the Scottish artist's label to verso.
- CONSTANCE MABEL EASLEY PETERS, MT TAMALPAISConstance
CONSTANCE MABEL EASLEY PETERS, MT TAMALPAISConstance Mabel Easley Peters (Am. 1878-1935), Mt Tamalpais (Near our Studio, Greenbrae), c. 1915, oil on canvas, signed lower right and titled verso. 11" x 20"; Frame: 14 1/2" x 23 1/2". Very good co
- Three Rookwood Pottery Standard Glaze
Three Rookwood Pottery Standard Glaze Table Articles, Including Artist Decorated Examples
Late 19th Century
comprising an ewer by Constance Amelia Baker (American, 1861-1932), a fluted dish by Olga Geneva Reed (American, 1874-1955), and a covered sugar.
each with impressed manufacturer's mark, date mark, shape number, and clay mark; ewer and dish with incised artists' ciphers.
Height of ewer over handle 4 3/4 inches.
- COLLECTION OF EROTICA BOOKS, 16 Collection
COLLECTION OF EROTICA BOOKS, 16 Collection of 16 Erotica Books, comprising: Aratow, Paul "100 Years of Erotica", Kamen, Volker "Erotic Art Today", Chapman, Peggy (ed.) "Nudes 2", Ho, Andrew (ed) "Contemporary Oriental Nude in Photography: The Most Sensual Experience", Zsebeni, Andras "Holgyeim es Uraim" (in Hungarian), Morey, Craig "Studio Nudes", Verhoeven, Paul "Portrait of a Film: Showgirls", Guild, Hogarth "The Kama Sutra: Photo-Illustrated", Comfort, Alex "The Joy of Sex" and "More Joy of Sex", Dijkstra, Bram "Naked: The Nude in America", Nin, Anais "Delta of Venus, etc.", Davis, Lynn "Bodywork", Sinha, Indra "Kama Sutra", Ricci, Franco Maria, "Le Citta Dell'Amore", Sullivan, Constance "Nude Photographs 1850 - 1980". Largest: 14" H x 9.5" W. Keywords: Books, Library, Reading, Erotic, Sexual, Sensual
- PRINT, ALFRED LESLIE Alfred Leslie (American,
PRINT, ALFRED LESLIE Alfred Leslie (American, b. 1927), "Constance West 1968," 1980, lithograph, pencil signed, titled, and dated lower center, A/P edition, sheet (unframed): 24.5"h x 17.5"w. Provenance: Property from the estate of artist Robert Bechtle and art historian Whitney Chadwick.
- CONNIE ROBERTS 'BOWLING FOR BIGOTS'
CONNIE ROBERTS 'BOWLING FOR BIGOTS' SCULPTURE Constance 'Connie' Alyce Westvig Roberts (American b. 1949), 'Bowling For Bigots', 2000, carved and painted wood, eleven piece Folk Art sculpture comprising ten figural bowling pins, a bowling bowl, and watermelon form case, the lid and bowling pins are all functional whistles, titled, dated, and signed to the lid of the case with each bowling pin signed to the underside. Note: Ms. Roberts is a Folk Artist based in Iowa and is known as a whistle maker. Her works are in the collections of Carol Burnett and the late Robin Williams. Approximate Dimensions:case h. 10", w. 11.75", d. 6.5".
- NINE CONNIE ROBERTS FOLK ART SCULPTURES
NINE CONNIE ROBERTS FOLK ART SCULPTURES ? WHISTLES Constance 'Connie' Alyce Westvig Roberts (American b. 1949), 'Blackbird Pie' - the remainder untitled, 1996 ('Blackbird Pie') - the remainder undated, carved and painted wood, collection of nine Folk Art sculptures comprising, 'Blackbird Pie' with twelve whistles and eight additional whistles, one whale, one angry angel, one elephant, one cigar, one Acme Decision Planner, one taxi cab, one adhesive bandage, and one man's head, all signed. Approximate Dimensions:'Blackbird Pie' h. 6", dia. 7".
- CONSTANCE LAVELLE PRATT (1925-2016,Massachusetts)
CONSTANCE LAVELLE PRATT (1925-2016,Massachusetts) pastel painting of Victorian style women and children on the beach. Sight size 22" by 17". Overall size 29" by 23 1/4".
- SOARING EAGLE BY DONNELL TAYLORAn original
SOARING EAGLE BY DONNELL TAYLORAn original oil painting on canvas of a Bald Eagle in flight on a solid blue background by the late Donnell Taylor. Mr. Taylor was an OjiCree artist from Constance Lake First Nation, Northern Ontario. Title of the painting is "Honesty". Unframed. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. "Donnell Taylor Jan 22/15". Measuring 16" height x 20" width. The Shaun & Joan Markey Collection.
- AFTER KARL FRIEDRICH LESSING (GERMAN
AFTER KARL FRIEDRICH LESSING (GERMAN 1808-1880), 'JOHANN HUS AT THE COUNSEL OF CONSTANCE', 19TH-20TH CENTURY, OIL ON CANVAS, UNFRAMED: 22 X 36 IN. (55.9 X 91.4 CM.)After Karl Friedrich Lessing (German 1808-1880), 'Johann Hus At The Counsel of Constance', 19th-20th Century, Oil on Canvas,, Dimensions: Unframed: 22 x 36 in. (55.9 x 91.4 cm.)
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE VASEprobably
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE VASEprobably London, circa 1680-90, raised on a waisted circular foot and painted around the globular body with birds amidst branches of oriental flowers beneath borders of scrollwork and lappets on the elongated flaring neck, 5-5/8 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
1 in. section of rim restored, chips and loss to glaze, scratching, discoloration, pinholes, firing anomalies, spotting, wear to base, accession number to base, possible in-painting/restoration to neck and body
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE PORRINGERprobably
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE PORRINGERprobably London, circa 1725-35, painted with a floral and foliate pattern and affixed with a flat scalloped and pierced handle, 7-1/8 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
chipping and loss to glaze, primarily to rim and handle, pinholes, glaze voids, firing anomalies, discoloration, scratching, broken in several pieces with restorations, hairlines, accession number to base
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE PUNCH
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE PUNCH BOWLprobably London, circa 1700-10, painted with peacocks perched upon pierced rockwork issuing flowering peony and other plants, diameter 10 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Exhibited: Milwaukee, Milwaukee Art Museum, Way of the Dragon: The Chinoiserie Style, 1710-1830, June 30 - November 6, 2011
Condition:
restored and made-up breaks to the rim, restored hairline cracks, pinholes, firing anomalies, chips and loss to glaze primarily to rim, scratching, discoloration, spider crack to base, accession number to base
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE POLYCHROME BOWLprobably
ENGLISH DELFTWARE POLYCHROME BOWLprobably Bristol or London, decorated around the exterior with oval panels of stylized flowering plants, diameter 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Jonathan Horne, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
hairlines throughout, large repair to body, glaze voids, discoloration, firing anomalies, chipping and loss to glaze to rim and base, moderate scratching to interior base, accession number to base
- RARE STAFFORDSHIRE THISTLE SHAPED ROYAL
RARE STAFFORDSHIRE THISTLE SHAPED ROYAL PORTRAIT MUGlate 17th/early 18th century, decorated on the front with a rare crowned portrait surrounded by striated brown slips, 4 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Literature: London, Garry Atkins, An Exhibition of English Pottery, March 2004, no. 1
Condition:
half of cup's side and handle are made up, scratching, firing anomalies, crazing, chipping primarily to rim, discoloration, accession number to base
- BRISTOL DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE BARBER'S
BRISTOL DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE BARBER'S BOWLcirca 1720, painted in the center of the deep well with the implements of the barber's trade, diameter 10 in.
Provenance: Jonathan Horne, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
with two holes near rim, chipping and loss to glaze, primarily to rim, in-painting, pinholes, glaze voids, discoloration, chips to foot ring, fine hairline to rim
- LONDON DELFTWARE POLYCHROME CHARGERcirca
LONDON DELFTWARE POLYCHROME CHARGERcirca 1670-90, painted in the center with Cupid with bow drawn, flanked by trees, within a yellow line border and blue dashed rim, diameter 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Alistair Sampson Antiques, Ltd., London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
long restored crack and smaller crack, discoloration, scratching, chipping and loss to glaze primarily to rim, firing anomalies, accretion, pinholes, large area of loss to glaze on back, accession number to base
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE POSSET
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE POSSET POT AND COVERLondon or Bristol, circa 1680-90, painted in Chinese Traditional style with figures in various landscapes, the pot affixed with a curving spout and two scroll handles, 7 in.
Provenance: Tilley & Co., London; Christie's New York, The Collection of Jean and Kenneth Chorley, January 25, 1993, Lot 2; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
long filled hairline to bottom and side of pot, cover restored, chipping and losses throughout, primarily to rim, spout and handles, scratching, firing anomalies, pinholes, accession number to base, hairlines to interior lid, accession number to base
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE SMALL
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE SMALL POSSET POTprobably London, circa 1680-90, painted with vases of stylized flowers, affixed with a curved spout and two scroll handles, 4 in.
Provenance: The Copplestone Collection; Garry Atkins, London (with affixed label); Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
chips throughout, primarily to rim, handles and spout pinholes, crazing, wear to foot ring, heavy crazing to base, accretion, discoloration, hairlines, firing anomalies, accession number to base
- RARE STAFFORDSHIRE SLIPWARE POSSET POTprobably
RARE STAFFORDSHIRE SLIPWARE POSSET POTprobably Derbyshire, 1733, of globular form decorated in sgraffito technique with stylized flower motifs below a band bearing the initials "WR" and the date "1733" in Roman numerals "MDCCXXXIII", 8 in.
Provenance: The Property of Mrs. M.R. Richardson, Sotheby's London, April 17, 1973, Lot 81; Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
both spouts broken and restored, chips and losses to glaze, primarily to rim, firing anomalies, a few fine hairlines, flaking to in-painted spout, scratching, crazing, pinholes, accession number to base
- NORTH DEVON SLIPWARE HARVEST JUGprobably
NORTH DEVON SLIPWARE HARVEST JUGprobably Barnstaple or Fremington, 1783, decorated in sgraffito technique on the front with a large sunburst flanked on each side with flowering plants, to the left side a fantastical rampant animal beneath a rectangular panel inscribed "Jon Bear / his judg / 1783", to the right side a bird perched on a blossom beneath another panel inscribed "Com Drink / a Goog health / unto the Bearly / Moue", the pulled handle above a heart shaped panel inscribed "Harvest is com / Be of Good Chear / and fill me ful / of Good strong / Bear", 12 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, November 22, 2005, Lot 62; Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
heavy crazing, accretion, firing flaws, chips and loss to glaze primarily to rim and handle, forking crack down from neck to foot, scratching, accession number to base
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE LOBED
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE LOBED DISHprobably London, circa 1680-90, painted in the center and on the rim with Chinoiserie figures seated amidst rockwork and shrubbery, diameter 8-3/4 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London (with label to base); Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Exhibited: Milwaukee, Milwaukee Art Museum, Enter the Dragon: The Beginnings of English Chinoiserie, December 22, 2005 - April 30, 2006
Condition:
crazing throughout, hairline crack to rim, accretion, chips and loss to glaze to rim and base, glaze voids, firing anomalies, accession number to base
- LONDON DELFTWARE WHITE FUDDLING CUPcirca
LONDON DELFTWARE WHITE FUDDLING CUPcirca 1660-80, formed as three conjoined baluster shaped vessels linked by their entwined handles, 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, Early English and Continental Pottery from the John Philip Kassebuam Collection, October 7, 1992, Lot 17 (with collection label); Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
one vessel with large chip to rim, rims, base, and entwined handles with chips and losses to glaze, scratching, discoloration, hairlines, glaze voids, firing anomalies, pinholes, accession number to base, small restored patch to one side of vessel
- LONDON DELFTWARE BLUE WHITE SPICE JAR
LONDON DELFTWARE BLUE WHITE SPICE JAR AND COVERcirca 1690-1710, painted with clusters of oriental flowers and affixed with a double scroll handle, 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London (with affixed label); Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Exhibited: London, Garry Atkins, An Exhibition of English Pottery, March 1999, no. 19, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue
Condition:
lid associated, restoration to foot, lid, and knop, chipping and loss to glaze to lid rim, rim and foot primarily, discoloration, firing anomalies, scratching, pinholes, accretion, accession number to base and interior lid
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE MUGprobably
ENGLISH DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE MUGprobably London, circa 1680-90, painted in Chinese Transitional style, with a figure seated amidst rockwork and shrubbery, 4 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
handle restored, probably partially made up, restored chips, chipping primarily to rim, crazing, discoloration, hairlines, scratching, firing anomalies, accession number to base, possible restorations to body
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE WHITE PORRINGERprobably
ENGLISH DELFTWARE WHITE PORRINGERprobably London, circa 1660-70, affixed with a flat, scalloped and pierced handle, 6-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Garbisch Collection, May 22, 1980, Lot 1; Sotheby's London, Early English and Continental Pottery from the John Philip Kassebaum Collection, October 7, 1992, Lot 42; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
chipping and glaze losses primarily to rim and handle, hairlines, chips to base, accession number to base, label adhesive to body
- STAFFORDSHIRE SLIPWARE THISTLE SHAPED
STAFFORDSHIRE SLIPWARE THISTLE SHAPED MUGearly 18th century, decorated with striated brown and cream marbled slips, 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London (with label to base); Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
broken and repaired, chips primarily to rim and handle, discoloration, crazing, firing anomalies, accession number to base
- LONDON DELFTWARE WHITE TULIP VASEcirca
LONDON DELFTWARE WHITE TULIP VASEcirca 1650-70, raised on a circular foot and affixed on the shoulder beneath the frilled rim edge with three apertures, 6-3/4 in.
Provenance: Jonathan Horne, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
restored 1-1/2 in. rim chip, 3/4 in. area of restoration to the body exterior, chips and loss to glaze throughout, pinholes and glaze voids, scratching, discoloration, accession number to base, accretion
- ENGLISH DELFTWARE POLYCHROME PAVING
ENGLISH DELFTWARE POLYCHROME PAVING TILEprobably Southwark, circa 1620-40, painted with a bird in a landscape, within a circular frame and leaf motifs at each corner, 5-1/4 x 5-3/8 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London (with affixed label); Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Exhibited: London, Garry Atkins, Exhibition of English Pottery, 1993, no. 9
Condition:
distressed condition, losses and wear throughout, discoloration, chipping, scratching, restored crack, possible in-painting, accession number to back
- LONDON DELFTWARE POLYCHROME TULIP CHARGERSouthwark,
LONDON DELFTWARE POLYCHROME TULIP CHARGERSouthwark, Still Stairs or Lambeth, Norfolk House, circa 1665-85, painted in manganese, blue and green with a tulip, grasses and leaves growing from a low mound, diameter 13 in.
Provenance: The Property of Professor F.H. Garner, Sotheby's London, March 2, 1965, Lot 167; Property of Mrs. Marion Morgan and Mr. Brian Morgan, Sotheby's London, November 20, 1979, Lot 13; The Property of a Gentleman, Sotheby's London, June 18, 1984, Lot 3; Alistair Sampson, Ltd., London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Literature: F.H. Garner and Michael Archer, English Delftware, p. 16B
Condition:
chipping and loss to glaze primarily to rim, firing anomalies, pinholes, discoloration, accretion, crazing, scratching, chipping to foot ring, accession number to base, accretion
- LONDON DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE TULIP
LONDON DELFTWARE BLUE AND WHITE TULIP VASEcirca 1690-1700, painted with birds amidst stylized oriental flowers above a lappet and ruyi border, around the spreading circular foot, 6-3/4 in.
Provenance: Garry Atkins, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Exhibited: Garry Atkins, An Exhibition of English Pottery, March 1997, no. 9, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue
Condition:
restorations and in-painting, primarily to 3 in. length on rim, chipping and loss to glaze throughout, pinholes, discoloration, glaze voids, scratching, spotting, accretion, accession number to base
- BOSTON QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT SIDE
BOSTON QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRMassachusetts, circa 1740, with yolk shaped crest over a vasiform splat, scalloped skirt on leaf carved cabriole legs, carved pad feet, turned stretchers, 41-1/4 x 22 x 20-1/2 in.
Provenance: sold Sotheby's, New York, January 17, 1997, lot 1022, $14,950; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
very good condition with old dry surface, slip seat currently unupholstered, one knee return replaced, typical bumps and wear at knees, minor cracks, some later glue at front leg attachments
- A FINE NEW HAMPSHIRE QUEEN ANNE CARVED,
A FINE NEW HAMPSHIRE QUEEN ANNE CARVED, TURNED, AND JOI...Portsmouth, circa 1750, School of John Gaines, foliate serpentine crest rail, vasiform splat, inset rush seat, shaped skirt, turned legs and stretcher, Spanish feet, 40-1/4 x 18-1/4 x 14 in.
Provenance: John Demerit, 1728 to 1826; John Demerit, 1762 to 1846, son; Hopley Demerit, 1792 to 1834, son; Major John Demerit, 1856 to 1936, grandson; Jennie Mabel Demerit, 1863 to 1936, granddaughter; Northeast Auctions, sold November 2, 2002, Lot 186; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
patches at front legs and rails, later rush seat, otherwise excellent condition with old dark surface, very minor crack at top of one stile, rear feet tipped out approximately 1/2 in.
- FINE MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE CARVED
FINE MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOG...Boston, circa 1770, top board of the lower section with inscription probably of the owner, "William Hale (or Hall) Boston", with scrolled pediment over a fan carved drawer, lower section with block front graduated drawers on original ogee bracket feet, 89-1/4 x 41-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: William Hale (or Hall), Boston, Massachusetts; Mabel Brady Garvan; Sotheby's, New York, June 7, 1980, lot 159; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
fine old mellow surface, excellent condition, overall brass is replaced, through original holes, two original finials and one replaced, original feet and blocking with typical cracks, other typical minor surface bumps, shrinkage, checking, and other flaws
- MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM AND MARY MAPLE
MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM AND MARY MAPLE SIDE CHAIRBoston, circa 1720, arched crest rail, sloped back, black leather upholstery with brass tack decoration, turned and blocked legs, bulbous turned stretcher, labeled with accession number 1996.1201.01, 43-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 14-3/4 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
retains an old finish with wear, rear legs with repairs, one return stretcher is possibly replaced, lacking glue blocks, minor old insect holes, some small losses, other general wear as expected with age and use
- A FINE BOSTON WILLIAM AND MARY TURNED
A FINE BOSTON WILLIAM AND MARY TURNED AND LEATHER UPHOL...Massachusetts, circa 1730, shaped crest and arms with scrolled handgrips, ring and baluster turnings, Spanish feet, black leather upholstery with brass tacking, Spanish brown paint, 47-1/2 x 27-1/4 x 21 in.
Provenance: Joynt Collection; Joe Kindig; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition:
feet replaced, patch and repair at top of one arm support, back of stiles with scars from braces, now removed, later retouch to brown paint, other possible repairs obscured by paint, modern upholstery good overall with some scuffs at seat