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TWO ENGLISH BRONZE SHIP'S BADGES
TWO ENGLISH BRONZE SHIP'S BADGES "DAUNTLESS"both depicting an archer on horseback, the smaller stamped VSM 1919 on verso. The larger mounted on wood easel form stand, possibly for the HMS Dauntless (D45) Danae- class light cruiser launched in 1918. Largest: 15 1/2" high, 13" wide. Light surface scratches to smaller. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT.
Condition:
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Paul Dubois (French 1827-1905).
Paul Dubois (French 1827-1905). ''Le Courage Militaire '' patinated and gilt bronze 19th century; modeled as classical God of War figure seated on tree stump wearing armor and lion skin cape holding a sword marked on side ''F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris '' signed in cast ''P. Dubois '' with award medal stamp on back 27 in. H. Estimate $ 3 000-5 000 Gilt loss patina wear.
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Remarkable Sixth Plate
Remarkable Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of a Heavily Armed Trapper Anonymous sixth plate daguerreotype of a trapper or hunter striking a resolute pose. Dressed for winter he wears a heavy wooljacket and fur cap. He displays a full stock percussion rifle for the camera and is further outfitted with Colt model 1849 pocket revolver knife belt axe powder horn and fine leather hunting pouch. Strapped to his back is a large bundle of furs or fur-wrapped bedroll. Housed in a full leather case separated at the spine. Found recently in North Carolina. A stunning image. Condition: Solarization at mat edges. Two small circles of discoloration centered on the gold tinting on the buckles of the trapper's belt and strap.
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LANNAN SHIP MODEL OF STEAMSHIP
LANNAN SHIP MODEL OF STEAMSHIP "DAUNTLESS"Painted scale model of the New York Central steamship "Dauntless" produced by the Lannan Ship Model Gallery. Norwell, MA, 20th century. Scale model in fitted glass case. Lannan Ship Model Gallery stamps on underside of base. Tears to American flag on model. Rudder, one fender, and small roofed section on deck have separated. One fender is missing.
18 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D x 11 1/4" H (dimensions of case). Model is approximately 13 1/2" W.
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DAUNTLESS DIVE BOMBER MODEL & P38
DAUNTLESS DIVE BOMBER MODEL & P38 LIGHTENING MODEL .
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DUBOIS, Paul, (French,
DUBOIS, Paul, (French, 1829-1905): ''Le Courage Militaire'' , Bronze, 19 3/4'' h., F. Barbedienne Paris Foundry mark.
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EDMUND OSTHAUS (OH/CA/FL/GERMANY,
EDMUND OSTHAUS (OH/CA/FL/GERMANY, 1885-1927) "The Daredevil", etching, pencil signed and titled in the bottom edge of the print, depicting a single spaniel puppy having passed through the fence that has stopped his clan, in a gold ribbed stick frame, OS: 22" x 165", impression: 15 1/2" x 9 3/4". Toned.
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FINE REPRODUCTION OF A JAMES E.
FINE REPRODUCTION OF A JAMES E. BUTTERSWORTH PAINTING OF THE "DAUNTLESS" GICLéE ON CANVAS, 17.5" X 24". FRAMED 22.5" X 30".FINE REPRODUCTION OF A JAMES E. BUTTERSWORTH PAINTING OF THE "DAUNTLESS" Giclée on canvas, 17.5" x 24". Framed 22.5" x 30". Dimensions: Giclée on canvas, 17.5" x 24". Framed 22.5" x 30".
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LANNAN SHIP MODEL OF STEAMSHIP
LANNAN SHIP MODEL OF STEAMSHIP "DAUNTLESS"Painted scale model of the New York Central steamship "Dauntless" produced by the Lannan Ship Model Gallery. Norwell, MA, 20th century. Scale model in fitted glass case. Lannan Ship Model Gallery stamps on underside of base. Tears to American flag on model. Rudder, one fender, and small roofed section on deck have separated. One fender is missing. 18 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D x 11 1/4" H (dimensions of case). Model is approximately 13 1/2" W.
Condition:
Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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AFTER EDOUARD DROUOT: "MAN
AFTER EDOUARD DROUOT: "MAN AGAINST BEAST" Bronze with rubbed signature and French foundry mark the warrior with banded hair and belted animal skin loin cloth on verde antico stand; 27 x 8 x 12 in.
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After Jules Moigniez (French,
After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894), large patinated bronze group of a fierce falcon taking flight with its prey of a deceased pigeon, presented on a disc base of satin-polished verde antico marble with an engraved brass title plaque, h. 24-3/4", w. 18".
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Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905)
Paul Dubois
(French, 1829-1905)
Le Courage Militaire
bronze
cast and signed by Barbedienne, signed P. Dubois (verso), with foundry stamp at base
Height 34 inches.
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Good Australian lot of 5: They
Good Australian lot of 5: They Dared Mightily, Forgotten Valour, War Behind The Wire, The Great Ride, The Heroes. More Information Excellent
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FEARLESS SENTINEL - SOUL JOURNEYS
FEARLESS SENTINEL - SOUL JOURNEYS PATINA FINISH FIGURIN...Bronze and patina finish. Tribes... the Journey Home Series, Maasai; a warrior hold a shield and spear.
Includes the original box: 12.5"W x 29"L x 8.75"H. Artist's signature on the piece. Soul Journeys brass plate on the base. Item number 11915. #Maasai #SoulJourneys #StacyBayne
Artist: Stacy Bayne
Issued: 1998
Dimensions: 3.5"L x 4.5"W x 20.75"H
Edition Number: 2507 of 3500 Manufacturer: Soul Journeys Limited
Country of Origin: China
Condition:
Good.
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BEV DOOLITTLE COLOR LITHOGRAPH
BEV DOOLITTLE COLOR LITHOGRAPH (California born 1947) titled ''Brave Heart'' an Indian chief on white pony 16'' by 16'' signed in pencil Bev Doolittle and numbered lower left. In custom oak frame.
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DESTRIER DE BLEIZER, (BELGIAN
DESTRIER DE BLEIZER, (BELGIAN LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY), UNTITLED (DUELING CAVALIER), BRONZE ON AN EBONIZED COMPOSITE PLINTHDestrier De Bleizer, (Belgian, Late 19th-Early 20th Century) Untitled (Dueling Cavalier), Bronze on an Ebonized Composite Plinth The full-length dark olive-to-black patinated sculpture of a bearded gentleman in Renaissance dress balanced in contrapposto with right arm reaching over chest to partially drawn sword with gloved index finger over ricasso and right hand suspending drape of cape; cast constructed with head and arm segments mounted to torso. Top of terrained base with signature in script. Bronze on an Ebonized Composite Plinth Dimensions: Height overall: 19-1/2 in (49.5 cm) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ann Dyer Robertson
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NATIVE AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE,
NATIVE AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE, DATED 2003 28" x 12" x 7" "Defiance". Cast cold painted bronze of a Native American figure with a blanket from head to toe standing on a rocky outcrop. Unidentified artist's signature to base, marked A.P.1 Weighs apprx. 50 lbs.
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COURAGEOUS VS. AUSTRALIA,
COURAGEOUS VS. AUSTRALIA, PHOTOLITHOGRAPH, SIGNED BY TED TURNER, FRAMED, 27 X 31 INCourageous vs. Australia, Photolithograph, Signed by Ted Turner, Framed, 27 x 31 in
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A Black Basalt Roman Warrior by
A Black Basalt Roman Warrior by Mottahedeh Italian Robed warrior with shield and dagger contrapposto on round stepped plinth having original stickers underneath.
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Patinated-Metal Bust of a Warrior
Patinated-Metal Bust of a Warrior
Estimate:$2,000-$2,500
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GENE DAVIS (1920-1985): "BULLET
GENE DAVIS (1920-1985): "BULLET PROOF" FROM PORTFOLIO SERIES I Serigraph in colors 24 x 30 in. (sheet sight) identified and numbered #d55/150 on an Albright-Knox Gallery label on verso.
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*Attributed to Charles Le Brun
*Attributed to Charles Le Brun (French 1619-1690) Fighting Warrior sanguine on paper 10 x 8 inches.
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BRUCE "DAPPER BRUCE LAFITTE"
BRUCE "DAPPER BRUCE LAFITTE" DAVENPORT, JR.Bruce "Dapper Bruce Lafitte" Davenport, Jr. (American/New Orleans, b. 1972), "Red Tails", 2020, "State Job", 2019 and "Dog Fight", 2016, 3 markers on paper, all titled lower center, signed and dated lower right, signed and inscribed en verso, 14 in. x 11 in. to 12 in. x 9 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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SANDRO CHIA (b. 1946): UNTITLED
SANDRO CHIA (b. 1946): UNTITLED 1981 AND COURAGEOUS BOY 1981 Two etchings edition A.P. signed and dated lower right inscribed lower center. Provenance: Property from the collection of Jan Cowles. 9 x 6 1/2 in. (image) 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (paper) and 6 3/4 in. (image) 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (paper).
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Bill Cass (American 20th century)
Bill Cass (American 20th century) Without Fear 1985 mixed media signed Bill Cass (verso) 43 x 29 inches.
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GUILLERMO FORCHINO
GUILLERMO FORCHINO (ARGENTINIAN/FRENCH, B. 1952), THE DARE DEVILS 2005, made in France, cast polyresin and polychrome, numbered 01916, with incised signature and date to underside, comic depiction of characters Lieutenant Ferney and army lance corporal Pascal Guichard in flight.
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A French Bronze and Marble
A French Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell
Cast by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paris, 19th Century
depicting Courage Millitaire after Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905); the figure signed P DUBOIS, marked for foundry and bearing a Réduction Mécanique A. Collas Breveté seal to the base, the underside of the marble inscribed 36076.
Height 15 1/2 x width 15 1/2 x depth 11 inches.
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LEROY NEIMAN (AMERICAN, 1921-2012),
LEROY NEIMAN (AMERICAN, 1921-2012), DEFIANT 1983, patinated bronze, numbered edition 186/350, impressed signature and date, Joel Meisner foundry mark.
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After Henri Desire Gauquie
After Henri Desire Gauquie patinated bronze figure of a warrior ''Vae Victis'' Early 20th century signed to base ''Hri Gauquie'' (1858 - 1927 French) with Exposition 1900 Medaille d'Or pastille title ''Vae Victis'' (Woe to the Vanquished) and ''Beaux Arts'' depicting a victorious sword wielding warrior
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Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905)
Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905)
Cast by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paris
Le Courage Militaire
bronze, raised on a later wood base
signed, with foundry mark on side of base
Height of figure 26 3/4 inches.
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BRUTALIST METAL SCULPTURE BY JACK
BRUTALIST METAL SCULPTURE BY JACK HEMENWAYStainless steel or polished steel with applied "rust" threads, sections. Appears clear-coated. On half dome base with rust finish. Inner circle surface with black/metal bluing coloration. Dimensions: 23.25"H x 19.5W x 17
Property from the impressive collection of Arthur & Lillian Weiss, Little Deer Isle, Maine
(LDI6359)(JP)
Condition:
some scratching
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AN AUTHENTIC WWII BRITISH SUBMARINE
AN AUTHENTIC WWII BRITISH SUBMARINE COMPASS An Authentic WWII British Submarine compass, commonly referred to as "Fearless Freddie" binnacle, with Patent #189 plaque in unrestored condition, overall 18.5"h x 17"w
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Bronze embossed plaque depicting
Bronze embossed plaque depicting a man bound to a horse being chased by wolves. 26"W.
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RIP CASWELL (TROUTDALE OREGON)
RIP CASWELL (TROUTDALE OREGON) ORIGINAL MONUMENTAL BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE ''Guardian Spirit Gold & Platinum Gilt'' a larger than life American eagle in flight over bronze rock/tree pedestal limited edition #5/35 artist signed and dated (20)02. Height: 61 inches. Original Gallery Retail: $27 000.
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"FAIR HAIRED BASTARDS", "ODYSSEY OF
"FAIR HAIRED BASTARDS", "ODYSSEY OF FIGHTING TWO" WWII Margaret "Mom" Chung, brochure defining her clubs for WWII flyers "Fair Haired Bastards", "Golden Dolphins" and "Kiwi's", 4 pages; with Lt. Thomas L. Morrissey's "Odyssey of Fighting Two", 1945, hardcover chronicle of the members and missions of the VF-2 "Rippers", Navy flyers of the USS Enterprise and USS Hornet, 207 pages with b&w photos throughout, signed or stamped "Seasons Greetings with love 'Mom' Chung"; 11"h x 8"w (book), 9"h x 5.75"w (brochure)
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MARK DASSOULAS (AMERICAN B.
MARK DASSOULAS (AMERICAN B. 1955), UNTITLED, 2004, LIMITED EDITION PRINT, NUMBERED AP 5/10, FRAMED: 38 X 38 INMark Dassoulas (American b. 1955), Untitled, 2004, Limited Edition Print, Numbered AP 5/10,, Dimensions: Framed: 38 x 38 in Provenance: Island Weiss Gallery, New York Note: Proceeds of this work to benefit female Afghan veterans and their families.