A few examples of appraisal values for
LITTLE MARTHA

• Martha Moore (American 1913-1982)
  Martha Moore (American 1913-1982) "Young Violinist". Oil on canvas signed at the lower right corner framed in a wide gray painted frame with linen liner overall 36" x 30". Title and artist's dates verso.
• ENGLISH SAMPLER. Martha Balls
  ENGLISH SAMPLER. Martha Balls Kidderminster Worcestershire 1841 silk on linen. Alphabets and a pious verse signed by eight-year-old Martha. In a frame 15 1/2''h. 11 1/4''w. Martha was the oldest of four born to George Balls a pub owner and his wife Jane. Some color transfer area of allover light stain and a few small enhancements to blue thread.
• (10) Black American figurines, most
  (10) Black American figurines, most by Martha Holcombe, c/o 1988 All God's Children plaque, (4) Miss Martha's Collection (Jenny & Jeremiah "Birthday Biscuits with Love", Patsy "Clean Clothes for Dolly", Nate "Hope You Hear My Prayer Lord", Sadie "They Can't Find Us Here"), 1992 Valerie, 1993 Minnie, The Martin Luther King Jr Collection by Sarah's Attic plaque, (2) beaded dolls
• Martha Armstrong Hand Living
  Martha Armstrong Hand Living Motherhood Doll America ca 1984 a Mother and Child bisque dolls completely jointed and dressed in contemporary name brand clothing these dolls were executed by California living doll artist Martha Armstrong Anderson listed in the NIADA National Institute of American Doll Artists; Mother doll lg. 16 in child lg. 7 in. Personal Property of Mary Meyers Cincinnati Ohio Condition: Very Good condition.
• Martha Jane Bradford (American,
  Martha Jane Bradford (American, b. 1912), "Carmacola", color print; 24" x 35 3/4"; pencil signed and dated 1980 lower right and also numbered 22/90 and titled in margin.
• Martha Walter
  Martha Walter (American/Pennsylvania, 1875-1976) "Girl with Parasol", oil on canvas, 32-1/2" x 24", signed upper right "M. Walter". Presented in a contemporary giltwood frame bearing artist plaque. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann. Accompanied by the original bill of sale from Hammer Galleries, New York, dated November 1, 1975.
• MARTHA CAHOON (MASSACHUSETTS,
  MARTHA CAHOON (MASSACHUSETTS, 1905-1999), LITTLE GIRL HOLDING A BALLOON., OIL ON MASONITE, 12" X 9". FRAMED 13.5" X 10.5".MARTHA CAHOON Massachusetts 1905-1999 Little girl holding a balloon. Signed lower right "Martha Cahoon". Oil on masonite, 12" x 9". Framed 13.5" x 10.5". Dimensions: Oil on masonite, 12" x 9". Framed 13.5" x 10.5".
• Martha & George Washington
  Martha & George Washington Composition Doll, 12 inches tall, not marked, all composition, painted faces, strung well, do have crazing and Georges face has damage, in original outfits, overall fair condition Estimate $50-60
• Early American Miniature Portrait
  Early American Miniature Portrait of a Child on Paper American ca 1830. Miniature watercolor and graphite portrait on paper in the style of John Brewster. The little girl is in attire appropriate for?around 1835 including a vivid blue shawl and red coral necklace. She is framed within a painted oval double mat.?In gilded frame by W. A. Church Providence Rhode Island together with worn paper note reading?Aunt Maria painted by a noted artist who stopped at the Tavern; 3.75 in. x 2.75 in. (sight) Condition: Some spotting but relatively good condition.
• MARTHA LILIA COLINDRES UGARTE
  MARTHA LILIA COLINDRES UGARTE HONDURAS MOTHER AND CHILD Crayon on canvas: 12 1/2 x 9 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed and dated Martha Colindres/ 97
• Martha Simpson (American, 20th
  Martha Simpson (American, 20th Century). "Man smoking". Oil on canvas, signed at the lower left, approx. 25" x 21-1/4", framed in a wooden frame overall approx. 30-1/2" x 26-1/4". Exhibition label from New York verso of the frame.
• MINIATURE PORTRAIT. Probably
  MINIATURE PORTRAIT. Probably American 2nd quarter-19th century watercolor on paper. Full length portrait of a girl holding a basket of flowers. In a birdseye maple veneer frame 9''h. 7 1/2''w.
• Martha Walter (American, 1875-1976)
  Martha Walter (American, 1875-1976) "Portrait of an Old Woman, Seated Reading a Newspaper", oil on canvas, 21" x 18", signed lower left "Martha Walter". Presented in a contemporary giltwood frame.
• Martha Walter (American/French,
  Martha Walter (American/French, 1875-1976) Still Life, Summer Flowers, signed lower right "Martha Walters" with estate stamp verso, oil on fiberboard, 20 x 16 in.; fine carved and gilt wood Arts and Crafts style frame,
• After Jessie Marion King
  After Jessie Marion King (1875-1949)/Five framed nursery prints to include, The Sea Voices, The Woodlands, Butterflies All Blue, I Pray You Hear My Song Of A Nest and The Lambs Play Always
• Martha Anne Honeywell (American
  Martha Anne Honeywell (American 1787-1848). Silhouette portrait of a Gentleman cut paper and black ink first half-19th century; inscribed ''Cut with the Mouth'' by M.A. Honeywell gilt frame image - 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. frame - 6 x 5 1/4 in. Other Notes: Martha Honeywell was only one of three armless artists working in the United States in this period Estimate $ 300-500 Foxing appropriate wear scratches and wear to gilt frame.
• MARYJANE BEGIN (CONTEMPORARY
  MARYJANE BEGIN (CONTEMPORARY RHODE ISLAND) "Mountain Climber", watercolor and acrylic on illustration board, used as an illustration in the children's book "A Mouse Told His Mother" by Bethany Roberts, signed lower right on the mat, info verso from a benefit auction gives the title. Housed in a figured maple panel frame, OS: 17 1/2" x 24 1/4", SS: 9" x 16 1/4", fine condition.
• FRAMED SAMPLER "Martha Tyler,
  FRAMED SAMPLER "Martha Tyler, aged 11 years, Portland (Maine), Sept 6 1830". Wool on linen, with five alphabets, sentiment "Youth is the time to serve the Lord, The time to insure the Great reward". PLUS poem "As this fair sampler shall continue still, The guide and model of my future skill, May CHRIST the great exemplar of mankind, Direct my ways and regulate my mind." Having a wandering floral vine border. In modern black molded frame, under plexiglass, OS: 18 1/2"x 18 1/2", SS: 16 1/2" x 16 1/2".
• MARTHA CAHOONAmerican 1905-1999A
  MARTHA CAHOONAmerican 1905-1999A young mermaid presents a fish to a sailor onshore while a cat looks on. Signed lower right Martha Cahoon''.Pencil and ink on paper 10'' x 14'' sight. Framed.''
• SAMPLER. American 1811 silk
  SAMPLER. American 1811 silk on linen. Ten-year-old Martha Fay worked an inner border of diamonds around sets of alphabets a verse extolling the virtues of education and a pictorial section including a large blue bird and footed floral baskets. Good colors. In bird's-eye frame. 19 1/2''h. 19 1/2''w. Sampler has been cleaned and mounted. Sampler reads ''Wrought by Martha Fay Septem/ ber 21st 1811 in the 10 year of her age'' ''When friends are gone & money spent / then learning is most excellent''. Distinctive ''1''s are formed similar to ''J''s. Possibily New England given the number of girls bearing that name and around 10 years old in 1811 living there. Martha Fays were also found in the British Iles during this time period.
• PORTRAIT BY LATE 19TH C.
  PORTRAIT BY LATE 19TH C. ITINERANT MAINE ARTIST Little Girl in a blue silk dress, with huge doleful eyes, seated in a red chair in front of a posh draped landscape, her hat on the floor. Purported to be a child from a Wiscasset, ME family. In gold cove frame, OS: 34 1/2" x 29", SS: 29 1/2" x 24". Overall craquelure.
• TWO MARTHA CHASE PAINTED OILCLOTH
  TWO MARTHA CHASE PAINTED OILCLOTH CHILD DOLLS EARLY 20TH CENTURY HEIGHTS 16" AND 20".TWO MARTHA CHASE PAINTED OILCLOTH CHILD DOLLS, Early 20th Century, One with brown hair and brown eyes, and the other with blonde hair and brown eyes. Both dressed in knit outfits. Dimensions: Heights 16" and 20".
• MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF YOUNG GIRL
  MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF YOUNG GIRL The young girl is depicted holding a doll.
• MARTHA WALTER(American,
  MARTHA WALTER(American, 1875-1976) Luxembourg Gardens, signed lower right "Martha Walter", inscribed in pencil verso "Luxembourg Gardens/Martha Walter" oil on board, 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 in; fine reproduction carved gilt wood frame, 17-3/4 x 19-1/2 in. Provenance: Greenwich Gallery, Greenwich, Connecticut (label verso); Taylor Graham Gallery, New York, NY (label verso); Private North Carolina Collection Condition: uneven surface varnish, tiny tacking holes visible at corners; frame with minimal abrasions
• LITTLE, Almarie Pittman, (American,
  LITTLE, Almarie Pittman, (American, 1923-2002): 1) ''By the Fishing Hole'', Acrylic/Canvasboard, 5'' x 7'', signed in the left margin, dated '98, signed and titled verso, framed, 7'' x 8.5''; 2) ''Delta Queen in Cotton Country'', Acrylic/Canvasboard, 12'' x 16'', signed lower right, dated '93, signed and titled verso, with affixed artist business card, framed, 20'' x 24''.
• Rare Tennessee sampler, 15-line
  Rare Tennessee sampler, 15-line alphabet and verse sampler, last two lines "Martha Ann Ensors/Work in her 9th year" over floral, tree and animal motifs, silk on linen, circa 1821, 16 x 17-1/2 (sight); modern wood frame. Fading, several repairs, rematting conceals edges, new backing. Private Collection, Louisville, Kentucky.
• Peter Ilsted "Little Girl in Blue
  Peter Ilsted "Little Girl in Blue Dress" c. 19109 ?" x 12 ?" canvas 22" x 25 ?" frame. Mezzotint in colors on Chine appliqué from the edition of 50 signed and numbered in pencil. Canvas is in excellent condition along with wooden frame which used True-Vue Brand Conservation Glass.
• AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING OF
  AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING OF MOTHER & CHILDRENAntique circa 1840s oil on canvas painting of a mother and her two children, and the family pet dog. The girl is holding a copy of "Little Mary," a popular children's book published in 1841 in Philadelphia. Manner of Margaret Sarah Carpenter, but likely American. Does not appear to be signed. Period frame. Measures 39" x 31" in 48" x 40" frame. A few surface tears or hairline paint breaks (not going through to back), as well as some chipping, primarily along left and top edges. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Southern folk art watercolor, two
  Southern folk art watercolor, two girls, one playing an instrument, the other with garland and basket of flowers in front of house, unsigned, watercolor and ink on paper, early 19th century, 6-1/2 x 7-7/8 in.; original 19th century painted wood faux tortoise frame. Staining, pencil marks, creases, tears at edges; frame with abrasions, original backing board. By descent, Underwood Family, Kentucky/Nashville, Tennessee; Private Collection.
• MARTHA WALTER (AMERICAN
  MARTHA WALTER (AMERICAN 1875-1976) A PAINTING, "FLOWERS...MARTHA WALTER (American 1875-1976) A PAINTING, "Flowers by The Window," oil on artist board. 26" x 22" Provenance: From the Estate of Martha Walter.
• ROUND MINIATURE OF A LITTLE GIRL
  ROUND MINIATURE OF A LITTLE GIRL American, ca. 1900, a pouting curly-headed blonde in white summer dress, in plain brass round frame, 2 1/2" diam.
• LITTLE, Almarie Pittman, (American,
  LITTLE, Almarie Pittman, (American, 1923-2002): 1) ''Folding the Quilt on Wash Day'', Acrylic/Canvasboard, 5'' x 7'', signed lower right, dated 94', titled verso, framed, 10'' x 12''; 2) ''Delta Queen on the Mississippi'', Acrylic/Canvas Panel, 5'' x 7'', signed lower right, titled verso, framed, 8.75'' x 10.75''; 3) ''M & B Store'', Acrylic/Canvas Panel, 11'' x 14'', signed lower left and dated 89', original invoice affixed verso for $1100 from 1989, framed, 15.25'' x 18.25''; 4) ''Cotton Fields of Dixie'', Acrylic/Canvas Panel, 12'' x 9'', signed lower left, titled verso, framed, 15.5'' x 12.5''.
• MARTHA WALTER (AMERICAN
  MARTHA WALTER (AMERICAN 1875-1976) A PAINTING, "MOTHER ...MARTHA WALTER (American 1875-1976) A PAINTING, "Mother and Daughter," oil on canvas, signed L/R. 30" x 24" Provenance: From the Estate of Martha Walter.
• Miniature Painting of Kittens
  Miniature Painting of Kittens four with basket image area 3'' x 4 1/2'' on panel ornate gilt carved frame original label from Marshall Field excellent.
• Tray of Wade Whimsies comprising
  Tray of Wade Whimsies comprising Polly put the Kettle On Jack and Jill Tom Thumb Mary had a little lamb and Dog in Basket (23)
• WALTER, Martha, (American/French,
  WALTER, Martha, (American/French, 1875-1976): ''Palm Beach'', Florida Landscape with Figures, Watercolor, 7.5'' x 9'', signed lower left, titled verso, unframed. Pencil street sketch verso.