A few examples of appraisal values for
DOWN IN THE DUMPS

• Murphy (American 20th century) Down
  Murphy (American 20th century) Down in the Depths on the 90th Floor woodblock print edition 26/150 signed Murphy (lower left) 18 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches.
• JERRY WAYNE DOWNS OIL ON
  JERRY WAYNE DOWNS OIL ON CANVASJERRY WAYNE DOWNS (California/Alabama, born 1934) oil on canvas, "Fallentis Semita Vitae" (The Pathway of an Unnoticed Life), surrealist landscape with a man in a suit on a path strewn with chests, urns, and vases. Signed lower right, titled lower center, artist label attached verso with title. Image measures 17" x 24". In a gilt wood frame; 21" x 28.5" overall. Downs began working for Walt Disney Studios in 1956 and became an animator, working on "Sleeping Beauty, "Mary Poppins," "The Sword in the Stone," and "The Jungle Book" among others.
• Douglas Downs (American b. 1945).
  Douglas Downs (American b. 1945). ''Inspection Point'' and ''Dr. Grigsby's Dilemma '' two bronze groups 1) ''Inspection Point'' - continental soldier tasting stew with woman cook by campfire site signed in cast ''Douglas Downs 1974 7/50 '' 7 1/4 in. H.; 2) ''Dr. Grigsby's Dilemma'' - doctor kneeling by apothecary kit consulting book while mixing elixir signed in cast ''Douglas Downs 1973 15/50 '' 5 in. H. Estimate $ 250-350 Felt glued to bottoms of bases.
• Douglas Downs (American b. 1945).
  Douglas Downs (American b. 1945). ''Melodic Musing'' and ''Tattered Tinker Tom '' two bronze figures 1) ''Melodic Musing'' - modeled as colonial era musician seated playing a cello signed in cast ''Douglas Downs 1972 18/50 '' 5 in. H.; 2) ''Tattered Tinker Tom'' - modeled as colonial era man with mending tools and implements carrying staff signed in cast ''Douglas W. Downs 1972 27/50 '' 7 in. H. Estimate $ 200-300 Felt glued to underneath of bases.
• DOWNS Modernist Abstract
  DOWNS Modernist Abstract Painting. Musicians. Very Large Canvas with colorful brushstrokes and energy. Signed and dated. Dimensions: H: 48 inches: W: 84 inches: Frame Height: 50 inches: Frame Width: 86 inches --- Condition: Light wear.
• GROUP OF LETTERS FROM T.N. DOWNS TO
  GROUP OF LETTERS FROM T.N. DOWNS TO FAUCETT ROSS.Downs, Thomas Nelson. Group of letters from T.N. Downs to Faucett Ross. Spanning 1925 - 1953, the great "King of Koins" writes on various subjects, particularly tricks, and their working, but also opines on varied subjects: "In my opinion 95% of the success of a magician depends on his ability as an Actor." "Dai [Vernon] is absolutely irresponsible & seems to have no idea of lifeÉ" "The gold standard is a mythÉthey are marching on London & rioting in Paris." Three complete and two partial letters, one signed Downs brochure (inscribed to Ross), and two letters from Mrs. Downs with interesting content regarding Downs' career.
• Fores's Coaching Incident Engraving
  Fores's Coaching Incident Engraving ''DownHill the skid'' 1867 image area 24'' x 17 1/2''.
• EDGAR DOWNS (1876-1963)
  EDGAR DOWNS (1876-1963) BRITISHEdgar Downs, untitled, two horses, two oil on canvas, signed lower left. Condition noted, varnish damaged due to moisture. Measuring 19.25" x 23.5" each.
• 5 pcs. Pink Depression Glass;footed
  5 pcs. Pink Depression Glass;footed 10'' bowl with stag & holly oval platter cake plates & covered butter dish excellent.
• Francis Sydney Muschamp (1851-1929)
  Francis Sydney Muschamp (1851-1929) - Oil painting - ''Tired Out'' - Interior scene with young woman in full length dress seated on a hall chair relined canvas 16ins x 12ins signed in red in gilt moulded frame
• Andy Warhol (American,
  Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) "In the Bottom of My Garden", ca. 1956, offset lithograph with hand-coloring, plate signed at center, sheet 8-1/2" x 11". Glazed, matted and framed.
• Vincent de Vos Belgian, 1829-1875
  Vincent de Vos Belgian, 1829-1875 Stuck in the Mud, 1875 Estimate:$1,500-$2,500
• 7 DEPRESSION ERA PEN & INK
  7 DEPRESSION ERA PEN & INK ILLUSTRATIONSSeven (7) Depression era pen and ink illustration drawings, including one (1) titled "Ain't it Awful" in pencil with panels depicting the exploits of a "Scofflaw", signed "Russell", in ink, lower right, possibly for Bruce Alexander Russell (California, 1903-1963); one (1) depicting people in early 20th century cars, signed "Williams", in ink, lower left; and five (5) depicting various scenes of men looking for work and other city and interior scenes, some titled in pencil, top center, all with pencil inscriptions, most describing the scene, lower center, all unsigned. Sheets ranging in size from 16 5/8" H x 12 1/4" W to 18 3/8" H x 21" W. All items first half 20th century. The Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, Tennessee. Condition: All items with general handling wear, toning, areas of damp staining, minor tears to edges of sheets.
• SHEET MUSICSheet Music , "Away Down
  SHEET MUSICSheet Music , "Away Down South in Heaven", framed sheet music cover, matted, sight 12 in. x 9 in Provenance: Property of the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL, sold to benefit their Collections, Care and Acquisitions Fund.
• E. Van Loo (Dutch 20th century)
  E. Van Loo (Dutch 20th century) Downpour oil on canvas signed E. Van Loo (lower left) 18 x 40 inches.
• 19TH C. SCHOOL: MERRIMENT IN THE
  19TH C. SCHOOL: MERRIMENT IN THE RUINS Pencil and charcoal on paper 15 x 11 3/4 in. (image) initialed FB lower right.
• Collector's Encyclopedia of
  Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass
• POOR, Henry Varnum, (American,
  POOR, Henry Varnum, (American, 1887-1970): ''From the Porch'', Florida Pastel Beach Scene, 14.25'' x 25.5'', signed lower right, unframed.
• JAMES DOWNIE (BORN 1949) OIL ON
  JAMES DOWNIE (BORN 1949) OIL ON CANVASJames Downie (England, Born 1949) (2017)The oil on canvas take after the movie Metropolis with its trudging oppressed workers is signed lower left.Canvas measures 11.5 x 11.5 with a framed size of 15.75 x 15.75 inches.Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
• DAVID MARTY O/C PAINTING, DOWN
  DAVID MARTY O/C PAINTING, DOWN THE ROADDavid Marty (Washington/California, b. 1951) oil on canvas plein air landscape painting titled "Down the Road" depicting a paved road and telephone poles situated between trees with early autumn foliage. Signed "David Marty" lower left. Typed artist's label, en verso. Housed in a wooden frame with an off white linen liner. Sight: 29 1/2" square. Framed: 37 1/2" square. Condition: Overall very good condition.
• POOR, Henry Varnum, (American,
  POOR, Henry Varnum, (American, 1887-1970): The Yard, Pastel and Watercolor/Paper, 21.5'' x 22'', pencil signed lower right and dated '62. CONDITION: Small tear in lower right corner.
• Honore Daumier (French 1808 - 1879)
  Honore Daumier (French 1808 - 1879) "Un Monsieur au dessous de ses affaires" (A Man Who's Affairs Have Gone Awry). Lithograph on paper initialed in the stone pl. 34 from "Emotions Parisiennes" matted and framed under glass in a welded aluminum frame with nameplate overall 18-3/8" x 14-3/8". Info verso plus label from Douglas Kenyon Inc. DR718
• Fine Southern D
  Fine Southern D
• Francis Downman Traies painting
  Francis Downman Traies painting (British, 1826-1857), children by a stream beside a cottage, signed lower right "F. Downman Traies", oil on canvas, 17-7/8 x 13-7/8 in.; 20th century gilt wood and composition frame. Crackle, eight patches verso with related retouch throughout center affecting approximately 10 percent of surface; frame with losses and repairs.
• A pair of Derby girl and boy
  A pair of Derby girl and boy figures gold anchor marks some losses.
• JAMES DOWNIE (BORN 1949) OIL ON
  JAMES DOWNIE (BORN 1949) OIL ON CANVASJames Downie (England, Born 1949) (Circa 2017)The cityscape with factories and the homes of factory workers divided by an elevated train is in the artist's distinctive style and signed lower left.Canvas measures 11.5 x 11.5 with a framed size of 15.75 x 15.75 inches.Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
• DOW SIMPSON ILLUSTRATIVE WC
  DOW SIMPSON ILLUSTRATIVE WC PAINTING United States,20th CenturyDepicts a refined woman with upturned nose accompanied by a gentleman in uniform handing gifts to another woman smoking with a baby over her shoulder and children by her legs in a cramped room.
• A Porcelain Figure of a Tramp
  A Porcelain Figure of a Tramp Seated on a Park Bench and a further Figure of a Drunken Pirate (some damages (2)
• GUY WILLIAMS (CONTEMPORARY MAINE)
  GUY WILLIAMS (CONTEMPORARY MAINE) "Grief", cast and patinated bronze, unsigned, an older woman huddled on the floor, leaning on invisible support with her head down and hair in bun, right hand on ankle of her raised right leg, left hand on knee, on integral flat plinth, very good condition. Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 11" tall.
• DOWNS, T. NELSON. CHRISTMAS
  DOWNS, T. NELSON. CHRISTMAS POSTCARD OF T. NELSON DOWNS...Downs, T. Nelson. Christmas postcard of T. Nelson Downs, inscribed and signed. December, 1933. A stenciled silhouette of Downs in grey on the recto, catching coins in the air, embellished by the great magician and inscribed and signed by him. The verso bearing the address of Joseph Kolar in Downs's hand.
• Don Jones, a tankard in red oxide
  Don Jones, a tankard in red oxide and ash glaze, impressed mark, 16cm high
• POZAHUB (RUSSIAN, 20TH C.), OIL
  POZAHUB (RUSSIAN, 20TH C.), OIL ON CANVAS, DEPICTS WOMAN IN WIDE BRIM HAT WITH BIRDS AND YELLOW FLOWERS ATOP HER HEAD, HER HANDS CLASPED IN FRONT OF HER DRIPPING WITH WATER, HER HAIR TIED INTO BRAIDS AND SHE WEARS A W...Pozahub (Russian, 20th C.), oil on canvas, depicts woman in wide brim hat with birds and yellow flowers atop her head, her hands clasped in front of her dripping with water, her hair tied into braids and she wears a wide white collar, signed lower left, signed, stamped, and inscribed verso, framed, wear consistent with age, ss: 23" h. x 17" w.
• DOWNS, T. NELSON. T. NELSON DOWNS
  DOWNS, T. NELSON. T. NELSON DOWNS CHRISTMAS CARD. CIRCA...Downs, T. Nelson. T. Nelson Downs Christmas Card. Circa 1928. Handsome Christmas sentiment inscribed and signed by Downs to fellow magician Paul Fleming, with three small photographs of Downs affixed to the leaf facing the greeting, likely by Downs himself.
• MICHAEL WRIGHT (AMERICAN B. 1931)
  MICHAEL WRIGHT (AMERICAN B. 1931) OIL ON LINENDESCRIPTION: An oil on linen painting by Michael Wright titled:" Downgrade On Through The Pass". Features a depiction of a truck driving through a meandering road flanked by tall mountains. Finished with a mountainous landscape backdrop and signed:"Wright". Further marked along verso: "On Linen Michael Wright 78X60 Downgrade On Through The Pass 4/87." CIRCA: Late 20th Ct. (1987) ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (With Thin Frame) H: 61 5/8" L:49 5/8" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Jim Lutes (American b. 1955) Upward
  Jim Lutes (American b. 1955) Upward Futility 1994 oil on canvas signed Lutes (lower right); signed titled and dated (verso) 78 x 56 inches.
• CYBIS PORCELAIN, RUMPLES THE
  CYBIS PORCELAIN, RUMPLES THE PENSIVE CLOWNA sad clown sits in deep thought with his little dog resting on his foot. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 7"H Manufacturer: Cybis Country of Origin: USA