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Framed silhouette of ''Hon.
Framed silhouette of ''Hon. Herschel Johnson of Georgia'' (1812-1880) mid-19th century; full-length figure of Johnson with hands behind back states may have been executed when Johnson was in Washington DC in 1849 frame - 6 1/2 x 4 in. Other Notes: Consignor is linear descendant of Johnson Estimate $ 200-300 Residue on glass wear to frame foxing to paper.
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HALE JOHNSON (20TH/21ST C. MA/NJ) A
HALE JOHNSON (20TH/21ST C. MA/NJ) A Shadow of its Former Glory, stranded wooden hull boat in dried out wetlands, oil on hardboard, signed lower left and verso, in grey painted molded frame with cream liner, OS: 15" x 23", SS: 9 1/2" x 17 1/2".
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ANDREW JOHNSON PROMOTIONS OF
ANDREW JOHNSON PROMOTIONS OF UNION WAR HEROFour documents from the office of the president, including three Brevet promotions, recognizing John Egan, of the 1st US Artillery, for gallantry and merit in the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg and Cold Harbor. (Read more about the West Point graduate here: http://antietam.aotw.org/officers.php?officer_id=13642) Documents measure about 19-1/2" x 15-1/2".
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JOSEPH JOHNSON (1848-? CATAWBA
JOSEPH JOHNSON (1848-? CATAWBA COUNTY, NC), ONE GALLON JUG Alkaline glazed stoneware light olive to dark brown, having a wide spout over incised lines, arched strap handle, ovoid body, stamp to the front "J J 1".
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ANDERSON JOHNSON(Virginia,
ANDERSON JOHNSON(Virginia, 1915-1998)
Two Women, 1995, signed and dated "A. Johnson", oil on wood, 19-3/4 x 6 in.
Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition:
scratching scuffing, chips and losses to paint and wood
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A.J. JOHNSON (1827-1884) AN
A.J. JOHNSON (1827-1884) AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MAP, "JO...A.J. JOHNSON (1827-1884) AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MAP, "Johnson's New Map of the State of Texas," NEW YORK, CIRCA 1863, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, plates 43. and 44. joined, published by Johnson and Ward, from Family Atlas, with three inset sub-maps, "Plan of Galveston Bay," "Plan of the Northern part of Texas," and "Plan of Sabine Lake," with ornate heraldic leafy scroll border. 18" x 26 1/2"
Condition:
Unframed, some tears at edges, smudges, some tone, foxing, crumpled and creased areas. Unframed. 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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LESTER JOHNSONAmerican 20th
LESTER JOHNSONAmerican 20th CenturyBlue man in hat. Signed and dated lower right Lester Johnson 54''.Mixed media on heavy paper 34'' x 22'' sight. Framed.''
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DAVID POOLE (UNITED KINGDOM, 20TH
DAVID POOLE (UNITED KINGDOM, 20TH CENTURY), "JOHNSON'S JUG", A P-47C FLOWN BY WORLD WAR II ACE LT. ROBERT S. JOHNSON, WHO IS CREDITED WITH 28 VICTORIES PILOTING P-47S., OIL ON BOARD, 13.5" X 17" SIGHT. FRAMED 15.5" X 19.DAVID POOLE, United Kingdom, 20th Century, "Johnson's Jug", a P-47C flown by World War II ace Lt. Robert S. Johnson, who is credited with 28 victories piloting P-47s. Signed "David Poole" and dated 1989 lower right. Titled verso. Dimensions: Oil on board, 13.5" x 17" sight. Framed 15.5" x 19.5".
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CLARENCE H. JOHNSON (AMERICAN
CLARENCE H. JOHNSON (AMERICAN 1873-1946), WINTER COASTAL SCENE, OIL ON CANVAS, FRAMED: 30 X 34-1/2 INClarence H. Johnson (American 1873-1946), Winter Coastal Scene, Oil on Canvas, Framed: 30 x 34-1/2 in
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JOHNSON'S VIRGINIA, DELAWARE,
JOHNSON'S VIRGINIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND & WEST VIRGINIA, PUBLISHED BY JOHNSON AND WARD, FRAME: 25-1/4 X 31-/2 INJohnson's Virginia, Delaware, Maryland & West Virginia, Published by Johnson and Ward, Frame: 25-1/4 x 31-/2 in
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CADDO ENGRAVED POTTERY
CADDO ENGRAVED POTTERY WATERBOTTLE SAM JOHNSON COACaddo Culture engraved redware pottery water bottle, 1200-1400 A.D., East Texas, ex Eads museum collection, approx 6.5"h, 5.1/8"d, 1.15lbs **Accompanied by a Sam Johnson, Caddo Trading Company, certificate of authenticity, #10969**
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PRINT, JOHN HALEY John Haley
PRINT, JOHN HALEY John Haley (American, 1905-1991), "Virginia City," stone lithograph, pencil signed and titled lower margin, edition 91/150, image" 9"h x 11.25"w, overall (with frame): 17"h x 20.75"w
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Johnson's map of North and South
Johnson's map of North and South Carolina Johnson A.J. JOHNSON'S NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. New York: Johnson & Browning 1860s. Colored engraving with vignettes of Chimney Rock Table Mountain and a Plan of Charleston framed. sight size: H17 1/2'' W24'' Provenance: Mount Pleasant South Carolina private collection. Not examined out of frame; doesn’t appear to be laid down; some age discoloration and staining along edges consistent with age.
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US MARSHAL GRANT JOHNSON SIGNED
US MARSHAL GRANT JOHNSON SIGNED DOCUMENT, 1895Framed request for repayment dated July 25, 1895, made by Deputy U.S. Marshal Grant Johnson (African American, of Black Chickasaw and Black Creek heritage, c.1860-1929) for expenses relating to the arrest of Henry Howard for "larceny in the Indian Country" near Eufala, Indian Territory and returning Howard to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, including costs of railway, livery, meals, signed by Johnson at lower right, the warrant believed to be in the court of "Hanging Judge" Isaac Charles Parker of Ft. Smith, frame: approx 20.25"h, 11.25"w, 3lbs
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JOHN L. HARTSOE (1901-? CATAWBA
JOHN L. HARTSOE (1901-? CATAWBA COUNTY, NC) ONE GALLON JAR Alkaline glazed stoneware, rounded lip, shallow inner rim, four bands of incised lines at the shoulder, light but legible stamp "JLH" over capacity "1".
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Joni T. Johnson (American,
Joni T. Johnson (American, 1932-1988) Enchanting mermaids pair of watercolors Johnson was a John Herron Art School art student. 8" x 6 1/2"
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IVER JOHNSON SAFETY HAMMERLESS
IVER JOHNSON SAFETY HAMMERLESS MODEL DOUBLE ACTIONIVER JOHNSON SAFETY HAMMERLESS MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, first model, .32 centerfire caliber, 3" barrel, nickel finish, hard black rubber grips with owls head, trigger safety, fixed sights, single top post, leaf main spring, five shot fluted cylinder, serial #58781, manufactured 1894-1895. No FFL or background check required.
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John Liney, American, pen and ink
John Liney, American, pen and ink drawing of "Henry", comic character c 1950, inscribed "To Virginia Yahraes", 17" x 11". John Liney was Carl Anderson's assistant on the "Henry" newspaper comic strip from 1936. After Anderson's death in 1948, Liney continued the daily strip on his own until 1979. Estimate $100-200
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[JOHNSON, J.H]. BEAT THE
[JOHNSON, J.H]. BEAT THE CHEAT.[Johnson, J.H]. Beat the Cheat. Kansas City: B&B Specialties, 1935. Blue pictorial wraps printed in red. Illustrated. 23pp. Near fine copy.
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Two pieces Chester Hewell pottery
Two pieces Chester Hewell pottery (Gillsville, Georgia, born 1950), stoneware with alkaline glaze: one face jug, looped handle at top, broken china teeth and painted ceramic eyes, marked on base "Chester Hewell", printed monogram on handle, 12 in.; one double-handled jug, Confederate flag on one side, "Confederate Memorial Day" below "April 26, 1993", "Johnny Reb" one side "Battle of RESACA(?) GA. May 13 to 15, 1864" and "Dixie Land", base signed "Chester Hewell CSA Gillsville, Georgia", 11-1/2 in. Excellent condition. The Collection of Sam and Martha Tolbert
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JOHN GOULD & W HART (1804-1881)
JOHN GOULD & W HART (1804-1881) KINGFISHER CHALCITES HODGSONI PTILONOPUS NANUS Handcolored lithograph: 21 1/2 I x 14 in.
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Johnson and Ward (American, ca.
Johnson and Ward (American, ca. 1864) "Maps", group of five double-page hand-colored lithographs, including the world, two hemispheres, North America, the United States and Texas, sight 17-1/2" x 25-1/2". Glazed, matted and presented in molded bronzed frames.
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RICHARD JOHNSON
RICHARD JOHNSON (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, B. 1942)Richard Johnson (American/Louisiana, b. 1942) , "Mao & Co", 1987, acrylic and collage on paper mounted to board, pencil-signed, titled and dated on mount, "Eve Mannes Gallery, Atlanta" label with artist, title and date on backing paper, 23 7/8 in. x 31 7/8 in., framed, overall 33 1/4 in. x 41 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. in. x 41 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
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GUY JOHNSON (NYC, 1927 - )
GUY JOHNSON (NYC, 1927 - ) "Ascension Over Alabama", oil on paper wrapped hardboard, signed lower right, a surreal image of a man being drawn into the Hindenburg Zeppelin as it flies over a weathered church and grocers, in black box shadowline slat frame with silver edge, OS: 16" x 19", SS: 15" x 18", multiple scuffs and scratches.
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HARRY LEROY JOHNSON
HARRY LEROY JOHNSON (AMERICAN/PENNSYLVANIA)Henry Leroy Johnson (American/Pennsylviania, 1876-1910), "Environs of Montclair, New Jersey", oil on board, unsigned, artist bio with title en verso, "Fine Arts Gallery, Gretna", label on backing paper, 8 in. x 10 in., framed. Provenance: Property of the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL, sold to benefit their Collections, Care and Acquisitions Fund. Condition: Overall fair condition
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1 vol. Johnson, A.J. Johnson's New
1 vol. Johnson, A.J. Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas... Compiled, drawn and enlarged Under The Supervision of J.H. Colton and A.J. Johnson. Richmond, Virginia: Johnson and Browning, 1861. Second edition. Folio, orig. gilt-lettered & pictorial tan cloth, morocco spine & corners, rebacked orig. spine laid down; scuffed, corners rubbed, slightly dust soiled, minor dampstaining. With engraved vignette title, 60 single & double-page hand colored maps (32 double-page). Some dampstaining at foot of front matter, incl. vignette & printed titles, insect damage in top edge margins of two maps, fore-edge margins of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware, & Washington D.C. maps repaired with tissue paper, North & South Carolina map repaired & remounted. Lacking front fly, endpapers chipped. Published after the Union dissolved. Printed by Charles H Wynne [Rumsey: 2905, 1860, Phillips: 837, 1862]. ,000-1,500 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
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TWO (2) UNION SOLDIER CDVS, JOHNSON
TWO (2) UNION SOLDIER CDVS, JOHNSON CO., TNTwo Civil War CDVs of Union Soldiers from Johnson Co., Tennessee, 13th Cavalry. 1st item - CDV of private James Allen (1848-1883), Company D 13th Tennessee Cavalry, shown standing with his hat on a table displaying a 13th Cavalry ensignia. Reverse side marked with pencil script at top margin, "Jas Allen:.James Allen has a military marker on his grave in the Mountain View Cemetery of Mountain City, TN. 2nd item - CDV of an unidentified older bearded soldier shown seated with an elbow resting on a table, J. Fletch. Woodward Nashville, Tenn. label en verso. This soldier has an oral history belonging to Company D 13th Tennessee Cavalry. Both measure 4" H x 2 1/2" W.
Condition:
Both with overall toning, light scattered spotting.
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Joni T. Johnson (American,
Joni T. Johnson (American, 1934-1988), portrait of a young woman, watercolor; 12" x 9"; signed lower right. Johnson was a Herron Art School student.
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* (AMERICANA CIVIL WAR) HEADLEY
* (AMERICANA CIVIL WAR) HEADLEY J.T. The Great Rebellion. A History of the Civil War in the United States. Hartford CT: Hurlbut Williams 1863. 2 vols. 8vo publisher's brown cloth with gilt-stamped vignette to upper cover vol. 1 engraved portraits of Johnson and Lincoln to both vols. additional engraved title page to vol. 1 and 24 engraved plates with tissue guards. Some offsetting from plates; light wear to boards with minor loss to spine ends. [Together with:] Reminiscences of Big I. By William Nathaniel Wood. Ed. by Bell Irvin Wiley. Jackson TN: McCowat-Mercer 1956. 8vo publisher's tan cloth dust jacket. Limited edition autographed by the editor for the Civil War Book Club. Some loss to dust jacket with minor soiling. A Captain's War: The Letters and Diaries of William H.S. Burgwyn 1861-1865. Edited by Herbert M. Schiller. (Shippensburg PA): White Mane 1994. 8vo publisher's red leatherette dust jacket. (4 total)
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A carved and painted wood 'Howard
A carved and painted wood 'Howard Johnsons' wood signe, originally from the Howard Johnsons in White River Junction, VT. 10” H x 59”W Condition: overall good CT Transfer Fee $30
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ANDREW JOHNSON WAR COMMISSION
ANDREW JOHNSON WAR COMMISSION DOCUMENTMilitary appointment commission's document with steel engraved stamp signature for President Andrew Johnson and hand signed by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton, conferring the rank of Major to J. H. Remington, dated May 1866 with blue seal. Housed in black painted wooden frame. Sight - 19 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 22 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some fading of ink to the center of the document, some minor stains to the upper margin, fold lines visible to the center.
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Joseph Hewes manuscript document
Joseph Hewes manuscript document (1730-1779, North Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of Continental Congress, first Secretary of the Navy), legal document in Hewes's hand dated November 26th, 1767, Edenton [North Carolina] Superior Court, settlement of a loan dispute between George Campbell and John Hill, signed by Joseph Hewes, Thomas Macknight, and William…(?), on laid paper, 4-5/8 x 7 in. (sight); modern wood frame. Toning, creases with separations, losses caused by ink deterioration (affecting signatures), smudges, text bleed, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. Art Trading Company of Carolina, Inc., 1990
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JOHANN B. HOMANN, CARTOGRAPHER,
JOHANN B. HOMANN, CARTOGRAPHER, VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND CAROLINA, HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING, 27 X 30 INJohann B. Homann, Cartographer, Virginia, Maryland and Carolina, Hand-Colored Engraving, 27 x 30 in
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[Presidential Autograph] Two
[Presidential Autograph] Two part-printed commissions by Andrew Johnson as Governor of Tennessee Nov. 1 1862 and Aug. 28 1863 promoting one William Willoughby through the ranks of the Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry; Together with a selection of deeds and letters pertaining to the Willoughby family Estimate $ 150-250 Intersecting folds with some losses. Foxing.
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MILITARY COMMISSION WITH ANDREW
MILITARY COMMISSION WITH ANDREW JOHNSON'S SIGNATURE. Dated March 13th 1865 and October 10th 1866. Promoting Samuel Evans to the rank of Captain ''for faithful and meritorious services in the wilderness campaign Virginia''. Stamped signatures of Edwin M. Stanton and Andrew Johnson. 16 3/4'' h. 13 1/4'' w. Framed and matted with pictures of both men. 29 1/2'' h. 21'' w.
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B.L Johnson 2 Handled Vases x 2 One
B.L Johnson 2 Handled Vases x 2 One 25cm and 15cm (2)