FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1995)FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1995) "December, 1967", oil on hardboard, signed and dated upper right in scraffito, titled on label verso from Obelisk Gallery, Boston; along with label from frame maker and artist Robert Moore Kulicke (NY/PA/France, 1924-2007). Marked "404M" on stretcher. Housed in the original solid bronze floating frame, OS: 8 3/4" x 10 3/4", SS: 8" x 10", minor crazing in sky upper left.
Fairfield Porter 1907–1975. SunFairfield Porter 1907–1975. Sun and Sea from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio. 1975 / 1976, color lithograph on white wove paper. 30 h × 22 w in. result: $1,500. estimate: $300–500. Signed and numbered to lower margin ‘IV/XII Fairfield Porter’. This work is number 4 from the gift edition of 12 printed by Yann Samson and published by Special Projects Group, Chicago.
FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1995)FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1995) Hudson River Viewed from West Point, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed lower right, label verso "Property of Charles Reim", in slender molded silver frame, matted and glazed, OS: 17" x 20 1/2", SS: 9" x 12 1/2". Good condition.
Fairfield Porter (American 1907-1975)Fairfield Porter (American 1907-1975) color lithograph ''South Meadow'' edition 58/75 pastel palette shore scene and blind stamp ''BSA'' LR matted simple gilt and black frame ss: 22'' h. x 31 1/2'' w. [Sold to benefit a New England Museum/Institution]
Fairfield Porter (American 1907-1975)Fairfield Porter (American 1907-1975) watercolor landscape with rooftops signed lower left 8" x 9". ?
VIVIAN FORSYTHE PORTER MARITIMEVIVIAN FORSYTHE PORTER MARITIME SHIP PAINTING Massachusetts,1880-1982Depicts a group of men in a rowboat with a large sail boat in the distance cutting through rough seas.
FAIRFIED PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975)FAIRFIED PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975) Stables on the Cape, oil on canvas, signed lower left, in gold molded cape with white linen mat, OS: 21" x 23", SS: 13 1/2" x 15 1/2", fine condition.
Vivian Forsythe Porter (MassachussettsVivian Forsythe Porter (Massachussetts 1880 - 1982) oil on board of a clipper ship and schooner, signed lower left, sight 12"h x 15"w
FRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTHFRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFrancis Portzline (Pennsylvania 1771-1857) , Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Benjamin Limbert, b. 1843, 15" x 12". Provenance: The Collection of Max and Polly DeHart, Milton, Pennsylvania.
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Condition:
Not laid down. Creases and light staining. Modern frame.
PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP FRANK E. KIRBYPORTRAIT OF THE SHIP FRANK E. KIRBY BY E.F. LAFER (OHIO 20TH CENTURY). Colored pencil on paper signed lower right. Large image of the sidewheeler flying flags of port along Lake Erie. Creases. In a modern frame 21.75''h. 41.5''w. Lafer lived on Catawba Island and also made decoys. The Kirby provided transportation between Detroit Put-in-Bay and Sandusky and was known as one of the fastest ships on the Great Lakes.
Large print "The Port of Liverpool"Large print "The Port of Liverpool" (after) G. Chamber framed and matted. 23.25"x36"
PEWTER COFFEE POT - Scarce 'Lighthouse'PEWTER COFFEE POT - Scarce 'Lighthouse' Pewter Coffee Pot by Freeman Porter who worked in Westport Maine 1835-1865 with his round 'No 1' stamp on underside 11'' tall 10 3/4'' handle to spout minor corrosion.
CHROMOLITHOGRAPH- Titled 'EnteringCHROMOLITHOGRAPH- Titled 'Entering Port' depicts three-masted ship with topsail reefed in high wind passing lighthouse on headland with racing yacht to starboard black lacquer ogee frame with gold liner glazed SS: 22 1/2'' x 27'' OS: 33'' x 36 1/2'' se
Wood Portion From US Frigate ConstitutionWood Portion From US Frigate Constitution to include a wood portion with plaque reading "this material was taken from the original hull of the U.S Frigate Constitution keel laid 1794 rebuilding 1927" with a medallion at center reading 'Old Ironsides, launched 1797 1804 Tripoli 1812 Guerriere Java, 1815 Cyane Le Vant U.S. Frigate Constitution along with a Navy Pay Corps check, Fourth Naval District Philadelphia PA June 21st, 1917 for $4.00, used to purchase the wood portion as described by consignor.
DONG KINGMAN "NASSAU PORT" HAMMERDONG KINGMAN "NASSAU PORT" HAMMER GALLERIES NYCImportant Nassau Islands Port by the watercolor master Dong Kingman. Signed watercolor on paper. Measures 23.5 Inches High x 30.5 Inches Wide. Framed. Good condition, no apparent damages. Provenance Hammer Galleries Number 20975- 47 New York, New York.
FRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTHFRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFrancis Portzline (Pennsylvania 1771-1857) , Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Georg Schneider, b. 1819, 12 3/4" x 15 1/2". Provenance: The Collection of Max and Polly DeHart, Milton, Pennsylvania.
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Condition:
Losses to corners. Signed lower middle.
GRAPHITE DRAWING - Early 19th cGRAPHITE DRAWING - Early 19th c Graphite Drawing of an Italian Port Town viewed from stone quay with Roman triumphal arch in the middle ground ships moored at right fortress and domed cathedral on hilltop in background unsigned in lemon gold molded f
FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975)FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975) UNFRAMED "6th Avenue II", lithograph, artist's proof,1971. Unframed in foam core folio, sheet: 23 1/2" x 30 1/2", image: 21" x 28", good condition.
FRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTHFRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFrancis Portzline (Pennsylvania 1771-1857) , Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Elisabeth Schneider, b. 1825, 13" x 15 1/2". Provenance: The Collection of Max and Polly DeHart, Milton, Pennsylvania.
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Condition:
Modern frame. Not laid down. Corners clipped. Tear top right. Creases.
FRITZ, Emmett John, (1917-1995):FRITZ, Emmett John, (1917-1995): Shrimpers at Dockside, Florida, Oil/Canvas Board, 11'' x 14'', signed lower right, marked Saint Augustine verso, unframed.
NORMAN E. BAXTER (AMERICAN 20THNORMAN E. BAXTER (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY) A WATERCOLOR, ...NORMAN E. BAXTER (American 20th Century) A WATERCOLOR, "Shrimp Boats, Freeport Texas," watercolor on paper, signed and dated L/R, "1974." 21" x 27"
Condition:
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VIEW OF THE PORTLAND MAINE LIGHTHOUSEVIEW OF THE PORTLAND MAINE LIGHTHOUSE BY PLUMMER (AMERICAN SCHOOL 2ND HALF-19TH CENTURY). Oil on board signed lower center and dated 1869. Possibly Willis Henry Plummer (Massachusetts b.1838). View of the light at Cape Elizabeth with boats in the background and two men in a dingy on the crashing waves. Period gilt frame 20''h. 26''w. Ex Ron & Penny Dionne (Connecticut).
COMMODORE DECATUR BROADSIDE, "FREECOMMODORE DECATUR BROADSIDE, "FREE TRADE ANDSailors Rights", ca. 1810s. Framed and glazed. "Destroyed the Frigate Philadelphia 1804, Captured and Brought in the British Frigate Macedonian 1812". Published by John Kneass, Copperplate printer. Shows water staining. Overall with frame 12" x 10 1/4".
FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975)FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975) UNFRAMED "The Table", (Tabletop and Dishes), lithograph, artist's proof,1971. Unframed in foam core folio, sheet: 32" x 23 1/2", image: 28" x 21", good condition.
Robert Charles Gruppe (American/MassachusettsRobert Charles Gruppe (American/Massachusetts b. 1944) "The Port" oil on canvas signed lower right 16 in. x 20 1/8 in. in a period wood painted frame.
FRANCIS PORTZLINE INK AND WATERCOLORFRANCIS PORTZLINE INK AND WATERCOLOR FRAKTURFrancis Portzline (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1762-1858) , Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Edward Straup (Straub), born 1832 in Chapman Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, having a heart centering script with birds perched on tulip branches above, with a tulip bird tree and woman in vibrant yellow dress holding a wreath with bird, signed lower left, 15 1/2" x 12 1/4". Provenance: Horst Auction, November 20th, 2004, lot 665.
Condition:
Several tear restorations, heavier to right and left edges, center horizontal crease, in a contemporary painted pine frame. Not glued down. Examined out of frame.
Ralph Porter (b. 1942), UqsuqtuuqRalph Porter (b. 1942), Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven) CREATURE CREATURE
FREDERICK M. LOEWENGUTH (AMERICAN,FREDERICK M. LOEWENGUTH (AMERICAN, B. 1887) "PORTOFINO" Oil on masonite. Signed and dated 'F.M LOEWENGUTH '62' (lower right).
GOUACHE SHIP PORTRAIT - PortraitGOUACHE SHIP PORTRAIT - Portrait of the Five-Masted Schooner 'Frank M. Deering built at the G.G. Deering Co Yard on Washington St in Bath Maine unsigned captioned with ship's name circa 1910 in polychrome wood frame under glass SS: 16 1/2'' x 23 1/2
FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975)FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975) UNFRAMED "Lizzie (Girl in the Woods)", lithograph, artist's proof. 1971. Unframed in foamcore folio, sheet: 32 1/2" x 42 1/2", image: 28 1/2" x 22", toned edges, otherwise good condition.
BRENDA BELFIELD (CONTEMPORARY PORTBRENDA BELFIELD (CONTEMPORARY PORT REPUBLIC, MD) "Dockside Abstract", acrylic mixed media on paper, signed lower right, in black casement frame, matted under glass, OS: 38" x 29", SS: 28 1/2" x 21".
(i) French School View of a Port(i) French School View of a Port (ii) American School Sailboats
Estimate:$200-$300
Six Maritime PicturSix Maritime Pictur
Fairfield Porter 1907–1975. StreetFairfield Porter 1907–1975. Street Scene. 1969, lithograph in colors on Arches. 22¼ h × 29¾ w in. result: $875. estimate: $800–1,200. Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘20/100 Fairfield Porter’. This work is number 20 from the edition of 100 printed by Mourlot, New York and published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York.
FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975)FAIRFIELD PORTER (NY/IL, 1907-1975) UNFRAMED "Lizzie (Girl in the Woods)", lithograph, artist's proof, 1971. Unframed in foamcore folio, sheet: 32 1/2" x 42 1/2", image: 28 1/2" x 22", toned edges, otherwise good condition.
JERRI FINCH-HURLEY (CONTEMPORARYJERRI FINCH-HURLEY (CONTEMPORARY BELFAST, MAINE) "Into the Fog" depicting a long jetty pointing towards a small piney island, painted and trapunto quilted cotton, signed and titled verso with a notation "Completed August 2, 1988, Commissioned by Maine Public Utilities, Augusta, Maine". Unframed, with continuous wrapped edges, 48" x 72". Water stained on right edge, lightly soiled, rubbed.