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BRUEL, HISTOIRE AERONAUTIQUE,
BRUEL, HISTOIRE AERONAUTIQUE, AMELIA EARHART'S COP Francois-Louis Bruel, HISTOIRE AERONAUTIQUE, Par les Monuments Peints, Sculptes, Dessines et Graves des Origines a 1830 (Paris: A. Marty, 1909) #173/325, with presentation on flyleaf, "To Miss Amelia Earhart. In recognition of her courage shown & successfully achieved Atlantic Flight - June 27. 1928. Kathleen de Landa." (de Landa, a British socialite and art patron, was known as "The Flying Countess" for her pioneering flights.) Folio, later binding in red morocco, with linen boards.
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RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin
RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
9 1/4 in. long
“Birds of a feather flock together." An important aspect of a decoy's functionality is that they were made to be seen socially and used en masse. The early primary-source collectors acquired entire rigs from the context of utility and placed them on their shelves in their newly defined context as art. These rigs gave acquisitors trade material as they diversified their portfolios. Over the years, the rigs were often whittled down into singles or pairs. An exception to this decoy diaspora is seen in the Paul Tudor Jones II, Thomas K. Figge, and Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collections, which notably hold rigs together. While some rigs continue to be broken up, a growing number of astute collectors are reassembling historic rigs and groupings.
This lot represents a unique opportunity in the modern era to obtain a Nantucket rig of this size. It consists of several variations of the maker’s golden plover. All have a variation of the Coffin-type body and green stippling on the backs and sides, white headbands, and mortise-and-tenon bills. Two have hollow bodies with thin bottom boards in breeding plumage. Two have solid bodies with dark adult plumage. The final three are in juvenile "pale belly" plumage with two-piece head construction; two of these had been painted in breeding plumage with the solid white bellies added over the white dots. This is logical as the old and young birds would typically arrive on Nantucket in entirely separate flights.
Included are seven vintage Nantucket gunning sticks for use in the meadows and one homemade shell box.
Original paint with gunning wear. One solid adult has an original imperfection above the tail, the other solid adult has a reset neck and half of bill replaced. A solid-white-bellied bird has wear to top of head and flaking around knot in breast. One of the hollow birds has a replaced bottom board.
Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection
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BILL LISHMAN FREE-FORM ROCKER
BILL LISHMAN FREE-FORM ROCKER (1976)William Lishman
(Canadian, 1939-2017)
Free-form rocker, 1976
White-enamel tubular steel, tractor seat
35" x 35" x 47"
Lishman was a multi-disciplinary designer and sculptor best known for his ultralight aviation designs and flights, which served as the basis for the Academy Award winning film Fly Away Home (1996). His best regarded and most recognizable furniture design is this, the Lishman Rocker, considered one of Canada's most unique modern chairs despite there only being about 400 examples ever produced.
Condition
Very good condition, noting some surface scuffing from use.
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AN EDWARD VII STEEL INFANTRY
AN EDWARD VII STEEL INFANTRY SWORD An Edward VII steel infantry sword, a black shagreen grip wrapped with wire, an reticulated knuckle guard, the blade marked "Flights/Military Tailor/Winchester" and with crown and "VII", a steel scabbard 40"l
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MASSIVE US SPACE STAMP AND COVER
MASSIVE US SPACE STAMP AND COVER COLLECTION, 14 VOLUMES Massive US Space Stamp and Cover Collection, 14 volumes, hundreds of space-related covers, also stamps, postcards, photos, patches, private local issues and ephemera, incl Apollo flights (first Moon Landing through 16), one binder incl. U.S. airmail issues and early postal cards
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WALT DISNEY CLASSICS ORNAMENT,
WALT DISNEY CLASSICS ORNAMENT, CUPID, FANTASIADelicate Cupid in mid-flight with glass wings. In original box.
Porcelain ornament, Cupid, Flights of Fancy, from Disney's 'Fantasia'.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 2"H
Country of Origin: Thailand
Manufacturer: Disney
Condition:
Good
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GARY AMPEL (AMERICAN, B. 1940)
GARY AMPEL (AMERICAN, B. 1940) COLOR LITHOGRAPHDESCRIPTION: A limited edition lithograph in colors, titled "Flights of the Nez Perces" edition 16/300, depicting a Native American theme. Hand signed in pencil and also signed and dated within the image. Framed under glass. CIRCA: 1970s ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: Image H. 25" x W. 19" Framed H.31.5" x W. 25" 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.
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SPACE SHUTTLE CREW PATCHES AND
SPACE SHUTTLE CREW PATCHES AND FLAGS, STS-1 AND STS-932 Framed Space Shuttle Columbia Crew Patches and Flags, with astronaut autographs. 1st item: Space Shuttle Columbia Crew Patch with embroidered insignia, and 12" x 7" Flag, flown on the first flight of the Space Shuttle, April 12-14, 1981, adhered to board with printed presentation inscription "to the Committee on Science and Technology, whose steadfast support of the Space Shuttle Program made the flight of the Columbia a reality." Autographed by John Young and Bob Crippen, with photographs of the shuttle taking off and landing and a NASA badge. Overall - 29" H x 24" W. 2nd item: Space Shuttle Columbia Crew Patch and 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" Flag, flown on the shuttle's mission to deploy the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, STS-93, July 23-27, 1999. Photograph of the Shuttle Crew, with autographs of Commander Eileen Collins and specialist Michael Tognini, along with printed versions of autographs by five crew members and three related photographs. Overall - 17 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W. History: "A new era in space flight began on April 12, 1981, when Space Shuttle Columbia, or STS-1, soared into orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Astronaut John Young, a veteran of four previous spaceflights including a walk on the moon in 1972, commanded the mission. Navy test pilot Bob Crippen piloted the mission and would go on to command three future shuttle missions. The shuttle was humankind's first reusable spacecraft. Named after the first American ocean vessel to circle the globe and the command module for the Apollo 11 Moon landing, Columbia continued this heritage of intrepid exploration. Perhaps Columbia's crowning achievement was the deployment of the gleaming Chandra X-ray Observatory in July 1999. Carried into space inside the orbiter's payload bay, the slender and elegant Chandra telescope was released on July 23. Still in flight today, the X-ray telescope specializes in viewing deep space objects and finding the answers to astronomy's most fundamental questions. Columbia and its crew were tragically lost during STS-107. As the Space Shuttle lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 16, 2003, a small portion of foam broke away from the orange external fuel tank and struck the orbiter's left wing. The resulting damage created a hole in the wing's leading edge, which caused the vehicle to break apart during reentry to Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003." - source: excerpted from NASA.gov. Provenance: collection of a US Naval Officer, given to him as a gift. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Light toning/fading to photographs, overall very good condition.
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AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN KORONA V.
AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN KORONA V. CAMERA, CIRCA 1905,AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN KORONA V. CAMERA, CIRCA 1905, the mahogany camera mounted with a Gammax No. 2 lens, housed in a leatherette case. Note: This model of camera was used to record The Wright Brothers' first flights in Kitty Hawk. Height: 10" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 10"
Condition:
Some losses, expected wear, but overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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HERB BOOTH (AMERICAN 1942-2014) A
HERB BOOTH (AMERICAN 1942-2014) A PAINTING, "PINTAIL FL...HERB BOOTH (American 1942-2014) A PAINTING, "Pintail Flights," watercolor on paper, signed L/R, verso a paper gallery label. 11" x 15" Provenance: Meredith Long & Company, Houston, Texas
Condition:
In very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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QUEZAL PULLED FEATHER ART GLASS
QUEZAL PULLED FEATHER ART GLASS CABINET VASEAmerican, early 20th century, opalescent white ovoid vase with splayed foot, green and gold hooked feathers and zig zag decoration, signed "Quezal" and "E411", 3-7/8 in., Provenance: Richard Bourne auction, Hyannis, Massachusetts, Lot 64, purchased May 5, 1973 for $475; Estate of Jay R. Doros, Springfield, New Jersey; Note: This vase was included in the exhibition "Flights of Fancy: The Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company" at the Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village, Millville, New Jersey, April 13 through October 20, 1996, curated by Gay LeCleire Taylor. This piece is illustrated in the exhibition catalog on page 11, fig. 14.
Condition:
tiny rim nick, light scratches, marked reference numberÿ
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QUEZAL IRIDESCENT ART GLASS
QUEZAL IRIDESCENT ART GLASS COMPOTEAmerican, early 20th century, opalescent white tulip form with ruffled rim, green pulledÿleaf decoration, gold iridescent stretch interior, signed "Quezal" and "P398", 5-1/2 x 5-3/4 in., Provenance: Minna Rosenblatt Ltd. New York, NY, purchased September 1973 for $725 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Jay R. Doros, Springfield, New Jersey; Note: This compote was included in the exhibition "Flights of Fancy: The Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company" at the Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village, Millville, New Jersey, April 13 through October 20, 1996, curated by Gay LeCleire Taylor. This piece is illustrated in the exhibition catalog on page 11, fig. 15, no. 3.
Condition:
light scratches and wear, marked reference numberÿ