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NICKERSON

• SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN, 19TH
  SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN, 19TH C.Scrimshaw powder horn, 19th c. , Bristol County, Massachusetts, inscribed George C Nickerson , decorated with assorted geometric devices, 14" l. Provenance: An Ohio Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• GROUP OF THREE PRINTED AND
  GROUP OF THREE PRINTED AND COLORED COATS OF ARMSGroup of three printed and colored coats of arms, including Nickerson, Hammond and Adams, largest 14" x 11". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Stains. Minor losses.
• MID-CENTURY MODERN BLENKO
  MID-CENTURY MODERN BLENKO AMBERINA GLASS BOWL Mid-century modern large Blenko amberina glass centerpiece bowl in red and gold, designed by John Nickerson, vintage 1970s. 5" H x 16" diameter.
• THE DU MONT EARLY HANGING GREATER
  THE DU MONT EARLY HANGING GREATER YELLOWLEGSA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 16 3/4 in. long “Seldom does one find special orders made by Crowell and when you do they tend to be the best. These were usually done for gunning friends. The [du Mont] hanging greater yellowlegs is a prime example of what lengths Crowell would go to for special customers. It is a life size bird with two applied wings and wonderful dry brushed paint and tack eyes. It was made to hang by the legs to simulate a recent bag from a hunt. It is a particularly early carving with tack eyes and the best ‘folky’ look one could ask for in a Crowell." — Brian Cullity, author and curator of “The Songless Aviary, The World of A.E. Crowell and Son” discussing this exact carving “When I was shooting for market on shore birds, the yellowlegs (lesser and greater) were the most plentiful. I made many good bags, with a few Jack Curlews and other shore birds.” — A. Elmer Crowell, “Cape Cod Memories” in "Duck Shooting Along the Atlantic Tidewater" Much of Elmer Crowell’s portfolio references his origins as a young market hunter, but few works do so as directly as this early and elaborate hanging game carving. Incredibly, the young hunter built his first gunning stand in 1876 in order to harvest birds for sale, shipping his quarry by rail to Boston’s famous Faneuil Hall marketplace. This rare, if not unique, carving from the esteemed du Mont Collection is among the most nuanced carvings that Crowell ever attempted, with applied raised wings, a curved tail, and detailed wooden legs. Each wing received significant carving detail, with scalloped edges, delineated feather groups, and incised secondary feathers. As seen with his more common flying birds and wing-up preeners, the painter showcases his knowledge and ability on every inch of the expanded surfaces. The feather blending throughout is especially fine with the head and interiors of the wings exhibiting notable care. This carving hails from the distinguished collection of John Sanderson du Mont, a third generation friend and patron of Crowell's. Du Mont's great aunt and uncle were Roland C. (1859–1906) and Addie D. Nickerson (1859–1955) and John's father was Horatio S. du Mont (1886–1970). In a 1987 article introduced by Alan Haid, the younger du Mont recalled, “My father, either at my request or when doing errands, would drop me at Crowell's where I would sit quietly and watch him carve and paint. He never objected.” He also recounts, "Recognizing Crowell's ability, my father assembled a collection of 21 shorebird and duck heads, some miniatures, and a series of life-size bird carvings. Mother's diary indicates that most of these were collected by 1917." This carving dates to that early period and may have come down to John from his father and shorebird hunting companion. Regarding related works, there are few known to have survived in any condition. One later lesser yellowlegs is in the collection of the Shelburne Museum, and another is in private hands. One hanging bobwhite quail is in the Paul Tudor Jones II Collection and is illustrated in "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving." Excellent overall condition, original paint with light wear including craquelure to breast. Restoration to 2 1/2 inches of primary feathers of left wing tip, to right corner of tail, and toes of left leg. Right leg is reset. Provenance: John S. du Mont Collection Private Collection, Cape Cod Literature: Stephen B. O’Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 42, hanging quail carving and related Harry V. Long journal entry illustrated. A. E. Crowell and Eugene V. Connett, ed., "Duck Shooting Along the Atlantic Tidewater," “Cape Cod Memories,” New York, NY, 1947, pp. 56-57, early market hunting discussed by Crowell. Northeast Auctions, "The John S. du Mont Collection," Portsmouth, NH, August 19, 2007, p. 13, Brian Cullity quote and lot 709, exact carving illustrated.
• SHELF OF ART BOOKS INCLUDING 8
  SHELF OF ART BOOKS INCLUDING 8 VOL HADANE MACFALL'S HISTORY OF PAINTING D Shelf of art books including 8 vol Hadane MacFall's HIstory of Painting D.D. Nickerson and Company Byzantine edition #619/1000; Frederick Hartt's Italian Renaissance Art: The New Painting: Impressionism 1874-1886
• TWO SHELVES OF LEATHER BOUND BOOKS:
  TWO SHELVES OF LEATHER BOUND BOOKS: 8V HALDANE MACFALL'S 'A HISTORY OF PAINTING' D Two shelves of leather bound books: 8v Haldane MacFall's 'A History of Painting' D. D.Nickerson and Company, Boston, 420/1000 copies, red bindings with marbleized boards; partial small 49v Histoire Naturelle par Buffon, Paris 1799, brown leather with red highlighted bindings, and 4v Dictionnaire Universel Des Sciences set, Londres 1777
• REGINALD NICKERSON O/C PAINTING
  REGINALD NICKERSON O/C PAINTING OF WHALING SHIP, THE BA...Reginald Eugene Nickerson (American/Massachusetts, 1915-1999) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting the ship "Whaling Bark Wanderer" at sea with full sails, flying an American flag and "W" flag, The ship is surrounded by whales and figures hunting the whales from fishing boats rowing in the foreground, with additional ships and a mountain landscape visible in the background under a cloudy blue sky. Signed "R.E. Nickerson" lower right. Inscribed BARK 'WANDERER' ARRIVING AT SOUTH SEAS WHALE FISHERIES-1879- to stretcher. Housed in a simple white painted wood frame. Sight: 21 1/2" H x 35 1/2" W. Framed: 24 1/2" H x 38 3/4" W. Note: The Bark Wanderer was first launched in 1878, setting sail from New Bedford, MA commanded by Capt. Andrew Heyer. It was one of the last whaling ships produced in Mattapoisett, MA as the whaling industry was approaching its demise, due to the replacement of whale oil by petroleum. By 1882, her registry had changed to San Francisco and her whaling grounds became the North Pacific and Arctic Oceans. She finally returned to New Bedford in 1904 where, during the next 20 years, the Wanderer made eleven whaling voyages out of New Bedford. In 1924, the ship set out on its last voyage and was driven into the island of Cuttyhunk by gale-force winds from a tropical storm. (Adapted from the Mattapoisett Museum, Mattapoisett, MA. : https://www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/post/the-bark-wanderer). Condition: Painting in overall very good condition with no visible losses or retouching. Frame with wear and losses throughout.
• REGGIE NICKERSON WHALING
  REGGIE NICKERSON WHALING PAINTINGPrimitive American oil on canvas of a South Seas whaling scene SPERM WHALING, GOVERNOR STRONG signed Asa Chase (Reginald Nickerson). 15 x 23 inches, framed 18 x 26.
• REGINALD NICKERSON WHALING SCENE
  REGINALD NICKERSON WHALING SCENE PAINTINGLarge oil painting on wood panel of a South Seas whaling scene with active volcano and the whale ship SEA RANGER. Sailors are in a longboat about to harpoon a whale. Unsigned, back has estate information about the artist. 18.5 x 37 inches, framed 22 x 40.5 inches (some craquelure to paint).
• REGINALD NICKERSON YACHT
  REGINALD NICKERSON YACHT PAINTINGLarge oil oil on canvas, portrait of the yacht REPUBLIC (10 men aboard) with other sailboats and lighthouse. Signed RE Nickerson in lower right. 26 x 38 inches, framed 30 x 42.
• REGINALD NICKERSON NANTUCKET SHIP
  REGINALD NICKERSON NANTUCKET SHIP PORTRAITLarge oil painting on canvas of ship portrait of the NANTUCKET near lighthouse signed RE Nickerson. 21.5 x 35.5 in, framed 26 x 39.5. (Reginald Eugene Nickerson 1915-1999 was a MA ship and marine painter)
• REGINALD NICKERSON OIL ON CANVAS
  REGINALD NICKERSON OIL ON CANVAS "PORTRAIT OF THE FOUR-...Reginald Nickerson (Massachusetts 1915-1999) Oil on Canvas "Portrait of the Four-Mast Schooner Isaiah Hart" , flying the American flag, owner's pennant, burgees, crew on deck, signed lower right R.E. Nickerson. A marine artist and painter of ships, Nickerson painted as William C. Trenholm and Thaddeus Bannister before he became the artist Reginald Nickerson. 22 in. x 36 in. Overall 32 in. x 47.5 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• ROBERT E. NICKERSON OIL ON CANVAS
  ROBERT E. NICKERSON OIL ON CANVAS "PORTRAIT OF THE 3-MA...Robert E. Nickerson (b. 1915) Oil on Canvas "Portrait of the 3-Mast Schooner George M. Adams," signed lower right R.E. Nickerson in ebonized and gilt molded frame. The schooner George Adams was built in 1880 in Bath, Maine 24 in. x 38 in. Framed 27.5 in. x 41.5 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• PAIR OF CRYSTAL LAMPS20th
  PAIR OF CRYSTAL LAMPS20th century, two cut crystal lamps with hexagon columns, cut roundlets on corners and eight tiered bottom, repousse metal top with brass hardware, both with matching pleated fabric shades, base with starburst, 21-1/2 in. without shade, 28-3/4 in. with Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: minor scratching and flea bites, staining and wear to fabric shades, surface accretion, interior crack 1/2 in. in size at one corner, two corners with small chips, not tested for functionality
• THREE REPOUSSE DECORATIVE
  THREE REPOUSSE DECORATIVE PLANTERScomprising: large oval shaped planter with bronze frolicking putti design and floral leg stands, with tin liner, 5-3/4 x 12-3/4 in.; pair of circular planters with bronze floral design holders and ceramic liner, 7 x 6 in.; with modern bear sculpture, 6 x 8-3/8 x 6 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: surface dirt and wear to interior of tin liner, wear and loss to bronze exterior; chipping and surface accretion to interior of ceramic liner, wear and loss to bronze exterior; surface accretion to top of base, minor scratches to sides of base, wear to bottom of base
• CARVED WOOD SHIP PLAQUEAmerican,
  CARVED WOOD SHIP PLAQUEAmerican, 19th/20th century, three wooden boards supporting a wooden model of a ship, stained and painted with black and gray pigment, with 24 wooden sails, thread ropes and metal rings, two support columns and hanging wire on back, 19 x 28 x 2-1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: surface accretion and loss to stain/pigments, loss to one mast, torn ropes and broken structure on back of ship, holes to back board, cracks, water damage, separation and protruding nails on back of piece
• THREE WOOD WALL BRACKETSstained
  THREE WOOD WALL BRACKETSstained rectangle shaped shelves over leaf form supports, metal hanging loops attached to backs, 9 x 13-3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: pest damage and loss to stain throughout, cracking and chipping, wear to wood on backs, one with fractured bottom leaf, one missing one of its hanging loops
• PAIR KIRK REPOUSSE STERLING
  PAIR KIRK REPOUSSE STERLING WEIGHTED CANDLESTICKSAmerican, 20th century, round with floral repousse decoration, two pieces each, weighted bases, marks for S. Kirk Son, 10 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: small dents, minor wear
• PAIR OF PORCELAIN BIRDSearly 20th
  PAIR OF PORCELAIN BIRDSearly 20th century, comprising: Karl Ens parrot with multi colored underglaze, on white branch form, base marked "[Ens green windmill mark]/Germany", 13-3/4 in.; Royal Dux cockatoo with multi colored underglaze, on colored branch form with floral accents, with triangle sticker on back which reads "Royal Dux Bohemia/D", base marked "402/80/Royal Dux/Made in Czechoslovakia/[pink triangle which reads 'Royal Dux Bohemia/E']", 15-1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: parrot with small chip to branch under left foot, wear to base; cockatoo with manufacturing crack to front feather and a repair to fourth feather to left on head, small glaze voids on left of back, small crack on top of right wing, two glaze voids with residue on chest, loss to floral accent on right side, wear to base
• 14 PIECE LIMOGES SHELL PORCELAIN
  14 PIECE LIMOGES SHELL PORCELAIN SERVICEFrench, late 19th century, comprising: one long platter with shaped gilt border, with hand painted shell and seaweed decoration, two plate hanger discs attached to base, marked with "Limoges/A L [Anchor]/France" and signed illegibly, 2-1/4 x 24 x 9-3/4 in.; one square platter with shaped gilt border, with hand painted shell and coral decoration, base marked with "Haviland/France" impressed "16 L" and signed "L. B. McDaniel.", 1-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 10-3/4 in.; 12 circular plates with shaped gilt borders, with hand painted shell and seaweed decoration, base marked "PATd15bhMch92/J.P./L./France" and signed illegibly, 8-5/8 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: surface accretion, chip to bottom right, loss to gilt and paint, minor marking to sides, wear to base; surface accretion, minor loss to gilt and paint, small manufacturing flaws to top left corner (dents), marking to sides, wear to base; loss to gilt and paint throughout, minor manufacturing flaws and markings, wear to bases, one plate with chip to rim, one with chip to base, one with hairline crack
• JOEL OWEN(British, early 20th
  JOEL OWEN(British, early 20th century) Pair of Coastal Scenes, both signed lower right "Joel Owen 19..?", oil on canvas, 24 x 16 in.; matching gold finished wood frames, each 28-1/2 x 20-1/4 in. Note: Label verso for Wingate & Johnston, Ltd. art movers. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: one with puncture in sky upper right, crackle, surface dirt layer, stretcher marks, patch repair, areas of retouch; frames gold paint not gilt, wear and abrasions
• CHINESE EXPORT LACQUERED AND GILT
  CHINESE EXPORT LACQUERED AND GILT DECORATED BOX19th century, of rectangular form with tapered base, black and red lacquered surface with gilt landscape and figural decoration, hinged lid opening to green felt lined interior with removable fitted tray with dividers, brass carrying handles, 8-1/2 x 15-1/4 x 10-1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: surface dirt and accretion, scattered cracks, chips, and losses to surfaces throughout, some losses to gilding, some staining to interior lining
• MARITIME SCENE(probably Dutch
  MARITIME SCENE(probably Dutch School, early 20th century) Boats on a Choppy Sea, signed lower right "N. Dont", inscribed canvas verso with probable owner's name, oil on canvas, 24 x 31-3/4 in.; carved wood frame, 28-1/4 x 36 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: surface dirt layer, stretcher marks, canvas slightly loose, old patch repair verso, areas of retouch; frame with wear
• SET OF FOUR LARGE ENGLISH SILVER
  SET OF FOUR LARGE ENGLISH SILVER PLATE CANDLESTICKSmid/late 19th century, round form, acanthus and scroll candlesticks, silver on copper, marks possibly for Henry Rogers & Sons Co. (Sheffield & Wolverhampton), 19-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: one base bent, all with loss to plate, minor wear, and small dents
• TWO FOLK ART SHIP
  TWO FOLK ART SHIP DIORAMAScomprising a trapezoid shaped case featuring a ship on wavy sea with nine sails and two French flags, background of blue sky with birds, clouds and a castle, wire hanger on back of case, 16-1/4 x 21-3/4 x 6-1/2 in.; rectangle shaped case featuring two ships, one small with three sails and a larger one with 18 sails and two flags, background of blue sky, coastline with buildings and castle with British flag, two wire hangers on back of case, 15-1/4 x 26-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: broken and loose wave on interior, cracking and surface accretion to back wall, wear to wood and separation on front of frame, cracking, separation and chipping to wood on top, sides, back and base; surface accretion and cracking on interior, surface accretion to glass, scattered losses to front of frame, cracking and separation on top, sides and base, cracking and nail jutting out on back
• FOLK ART SHIP DIORAMArectangle
  FOLK ART SHIP DIORAMArectangle shaped case featuring three ships, one small with sails drawn, one flag and "Outerdowsing" written along its side, one large with 22 striped sails and six flags, one small with sails drawn, two flags and two steam stacks with cotton steam, background of dark blue sky, 15-1/4 x 24 x 3-3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: loose piece in interior back right corner, loss to side lining of large ship, missing flag on steamer ship, loss to gilt, cracking and separation on front of frame, cracking and tape repair on top, sides and base, cracking and chipping to back
• JAPANESE SATSUMA TEA SERVICE FOR
  JAPANESE SATSUMA TEA SERVICE FOR FOUR20th century, comprising teapot, lidded sugar, four handled teacups, four saucers, each decorated with moriage, birds on flowering branches, and storks in a pond with water lilies, lion mask handles, together with a gilt painted figural decorated teapot, each with character mark to base, tallest 5-1/8 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: discoloration, wear to gilt and painted decoration, spotting, pinholes, crazing, residue
• NINE JAPANESE SATSUMA TABLE
  NINE JAPANESE SATSUMA TABLE ARTICLESmostly Meiji period, comprising: three pairs of vases, two pairs of candlesticks, and a single vase, each with hand painted gilt decoration, some with moriage, marks to base, tallest 7-3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: residue (primarily wax), discoloration, wear to gilt and enameling, scratching, wear to bases, minor chips, anomalies (as made), dirty interior, one baluster form vase with series of cracks and repairs to rim and neck, hairline to base
• 21 JAPANESE SATSUMA TABLE
  21 JAPANESE SATSUMA TABLE ARTICLES20th century, comprising: charger, footed bowl, two teapots, hexagonal bowl, lidded sugar and creamer, six saucers in two patterns, and six teacups in two patterns, two cordials (one broken), character marks to bases, largest 10 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: in painting and restorations to charger, chips to rim and base of teapot, residue, scratching, one cordial broken into three pieces, missing some pieces, wear to gilt and enameled decoration, discoloration, pinholes, anomalies (as made), embedded dirt
• BLACK MINK FUR VEST20th century,
  BLACK MINK FUR VEST20th century, zippered with leather trim, velvet lined pockets, tag reading "York Furs in Buckhead/Atlanta" and stitched monogram "MLN", shoulder 18 in., length 28-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: overall good condition
• SHEARED REVERSIBLE MINK COAT20th
  SHEARED REVERSIBLE MINK COAT20th century, with natural cuffs and collar, pearlescent fabric on reverse, two sets of buttons and pockets, shoulder 17 in., sleeve 19 in., length 34-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: slight damage to fur on proper left side, slight damage to fabric
• COYOTE FUR THROW20th century, large
  COYOTE FUR THROW20th century, large blanket with fabric lining, six tail attachments, 71 x 48 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: staining, loss of tail and fur (retained)
• LALIQUE AMBER GLASS "BICHES"
  LALIQUE AMBER GLASS "BICHES" VASEFrench, 20th century, vase with design of deer in forest, inscribed on base "Lalique France", 6-3/4 x 5-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: minor air bubbles, scratch to one deer
• ASSEMBLED GROUP OF 12 BOHEMIAN
  ASSEMBLED GROUP OF 12 BOHEMIAN ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS20th century, comprising four amber glass cut to clear, etched with scenes of deer in landscape, octagonal foot, 7-5/8 in.; eight clear etched goblets, depicting, two with pheasants, two with ducks, two with deer, rams, wild boar, each in a landscape, faceted stem and circular foot, 7-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: minor scratching, fleabites, air bubbles, anomalies (as made), one amber glass with small chip to base, accretion
• BLACK FOREST STYLE PAINTED
  BLACK FOREST STYLE PAINTED COMPOSITION JARDINIERElate 20th century, painted resin or composition in the form of a seated bear holding a jardiniŠre, 16 x 9 x 16 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: good condition, some distress to interior bowl
• BLACK FOREST BEAR FORM CARVED
  BLACK FOREST BEAR FORM CARVED WALNUT CENTER BOWLSwiss, late 19th/early 20th century, in the form of two seated bears with open mouths and glass eyes, holding a scalloped bowl with leaf carving, bear faces with traces of polychroming, 9 x 18 x 8 in. Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina Condition: good condition, bowl likely repainted