- A JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT AUTOGRAPHED EXHIBITIONA
A JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT AUTOGRAPHED EXHIBITIONA Jean-Michel Basquiat autographed 1983 Gagosian exhibition advertisementa Sermadiras Art magazine full page advertisement for Basquiat's March, 1983 exhibition at Larry Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles;
- KEITH HARING, EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT,
KEITH HARING, EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT, CAPC MUSEEKeith Haring(American, 1958-1990)Exhibition announcement, CAPC Musee, Bordeaux, 1986, signedoffset lithograph on stiff boarda two page spread announcement for the 1986 Museum of Contemporary Art Borde
- ALFONSO ISACHI, PARADE FLOATAlfonso
ALFONSO ISACHI, PARADE FLOATAlfonso Isachi(Italy, 1561-1643)Parade Float with the Virgin and Child riding a Dragon ca. 1619etching on laid paperetching on split page laid paper; plate #8 from Alfonso Isacchi's Relatione di Alfon
- A GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN ILLUMINATED
A GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN ILLUMINATED PAGESA group of five 19th century Persian illuminated pageslot includes: 1. an illuminated sheet from Mohammed Rafi?-Khan, Hamla-i Haidari, on the life of the Prophet, Kashmir, first half of nineteenth cen
- A GROUP OF SIX JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTSA
A GROUP OF SIX JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTSA group of six Japanese woodblock printslot includes: 1. A two page panel of a Kabuki actor by Kunisada ca.1830 on laid paper; a vertical fragment of a larger piece. 2. A Kuniyoshi . Samurai in Storm
- A KATE CAREW 1903 COMIC STRIPA Kate
A KATE CAREW 1903 COMIC STRIPA Kate Carew 1903 comic strip The Funny Side of the WorldA Kate Carew (Mary Williams 1869-1961) six frame, full page four color comic strip from The New York World, dated October 25th, 1903. Strip ent
- A PERSIAN MANUSCRIPT PAGE FROM THE SHAHNAMAA
A PERSIAN MANUSCRIPT PAGE FROM THE SHAHNAMAA Persian illuminated manuscript page from The Shahnama, The Book of Kingspossibly early 19th century; hand scribed, drawn, margined, gilt, and colored.The Shahnama or "Book of Kings" is one
- ISAI KATSUSHIKA , GHOST, 1858Isai Katsushika
ISAI KATSUSHIKA , GHOST, 1858Isai Katsushika (Japan, 1821-1880)Ghost. (Nichiren Shonin Ichidai Zue,) 1858.woodblock in black ink on laid paperFirst published in book form as two facing pages, thus the center joint. Katsushika Isa
- FOUR ILLUMINATED 19TH CENTURY MINIATURESFour
FOUR ILLUMINATED 19TH CENTURY MINIATURESFour hand colored illuminated 19th century miniatureslot of four (4) includes: two 19th century hand colored Persian miniatures with hand penned margined text within gilt borders; one full page of han
- THREE 19TH CENTURY HAND COLORED PERSIAN
THREE 19TH CENTURY HAND COLORED PERSIAN BOTANICALSThree 19th century hand colored Persian botanicalslot includes: three (3) pages from a 19th century botanical of medicinal plants. Each page features one specimen gilt framed along with others; penned
- TWO 18TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURAL ENGRAVINGSTwo
TWO 18TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURAL ENGRAVINGSTwo 18th century architectural engravingslot includes: a full page copper plate engraving of an elevation of the Castle at Newcastle upon Tyne by James Basire, ca 1720 for The Society of Antiquaries o
- PROPERTY ATLAS FOR THE MAIN LINE, PENNSYLVANIAProperty
PROPERTY ATLAS FOR THE MAIN LINE, PENNSYLVANIAProperty Atlas for the Main Line, Pennsylvania, 1913 edition, by A.H. Mueller.
Condition:
Wear/losses to binding/cover. Area of loss to tops of approximately 1/2 of all pages. Wear.
- INK AND WATERCOLOR PROBLEM BOOK PAGE,
INK AND WATERCOLOR PROBLEM BOOK PAGE, 19TH C.Ink and watercolor problem book page, 19th c., with an amusing watercolor illustration of a monkey picking fruit, 12" x 7 1/2", frame - 16 1/4" x 12 1/2".
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Condition:
Staining. Edge tear left side.
- MEMORIAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
MEMORIAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE...Memorial of the American Society for the Colonizing the Free People of Color of the United States, January 29, 1827, Doc. No. 64, 19th Congress, 2nd Session, Ho. Of Reps. , 17 page booklet, 8 3/4" x 5 1/2".
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Condition:
Edge wear and tears, tape on binding.
- RARE FRENCH ENGRAVING GEORGE WASHINGTONRare
RARE FRENCH ENGRAVING GEORGE WASHINGTONRare French engraving George Washington, Le Heros Liberateur de sa patrie, ne en 1732, mort a la fin de 1799 , Maria Miou engraver, Page 487 upper right, artist unknown, described in Edwin Babcock Holden 1910 Catalogue, #91, another copy is in the collection of Mount Vernon, 4 3/8" x 3".
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Condition:
Condition: not examined. Not examined out of frame.
- The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones
The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones 1856 First Edition.With over 100 folio plates drawn on stone by F Bedford, to include examples from Dr Christopher Dresser.This is a large tome 57cmx39cm 3/4 leather bound. All of the plates are present and vibrant. Binding is a little tired and some minor foxing to the preface and Title page. The Title page is torn but present as is the Preface.Provenance - From the private collection of Lady Karen Watson of Richmond.
- Print of first edition of Sydney Morning
Print of first edition of Sydney Morning Herald front page dated April 18, 1831, known back then as the Sydney Herald – framed approx 54cm W by 78cm H
- The personal pocket Bible of Samuel
The personal pocket Bible of Samuel Marsden, written in the front pages "Samuel Marsden's Windsor New South Wales, Dec 1 of 1827". Later written Harriet Marsden's Windsor New South Wales March 29th 1835. The Gift of her Father SM? The bible was printed in 1808.Samuel Marsden (1796-1854) came to Australia in 1821 on The Westmorland with his wife and daughter Harriet who was born on the Ship. Samuel's brother Thomas married Jane Catherine a Daughter of Rev Marsden, both Samuel and Thomas Marsden where cousins of the Rev Samuel Marsden.Harriet married Anthony Hordern of the retail firm Anthony Hordern Sydney, with this lot are photo's of both Harriet and Anthony, Harriet Died in Italy aged 52 (1820-1872) and Anthony died Sydney aged 56 (1819-1876), approx 14cm H x 8cm W. Provenance: Directly from the Hordern Family
- FRAMED PAIR OF SMALL INK & WATERCOLOR
FRAMED PAIR OF SMALL INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTURReward of Merits attributed to Durs Rudy ca. 1805-1842; attributed to Rudy by examples known to be by Durs Rudy Sr. or Jr.; the Reward of Merit size illustrations are mat framed for display in an oak frame, the two examples by the same hand with both having yellow-orange two handled pot: one with open red tulips, blue rounded petal pansies with wildflower sprigs; one with red and pink carnation flowers with yellow rounded petal pansies, each on a rounded hill of grass, 11 1/2"x 14"; [Note: images on page 38 & 39 volume 4 Papers for Birth Dayes; Provenance: ex- Ernest Associates] Condition: paper foxing, professionally framed and under anti-glare glass
- FRAMED EPHRATA CLOISTER PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN
FRAMED EPHRATA CLOISTER PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN RECORDof Johann Heinrich Bauscher, Berks Co., PA ca. 1787; attributed to work of "Early Ephrata Artist" or "Friederich Speyer"; record box printed and illustrated with watercolor work showing influence of Arnold Hovelman, including large crane-type birds, bold flowers, star and intertwining stems, for Johann Heinrich Bauscher, son of Adnomius and Christina (Reichelst?rffer) Bauscher, born Dec 26, 1780 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA and framed in a modern painted frame, 23 1/2"x 19 1/2" framed; [Note: illustrated in Heart of Taufschein... Berks Co., page 64, figure 60]; Condition: as found, extensive fold creasing, wear and soiling, unknown how it is mounted or backed
- FINE PRINT & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED
FINE PRINT & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED TAUFSCHEINattributed to "Ruffled Tulip Artist" ca. 1801; printed Taufschein by Christian Hütter, Lancaster PA with three heart shaped textboxes in black lettering, the illustration and fine scrivenerwork attributed as "Ruffled Tulip Artist"; the illustration with bright green, orange and yellow tulips, pansy-type flowers and fine fence garden above heart, the scrivener work is in red with multiple band and scroll decoration, record for Catharina Wernerin (Werner), daughter of Casper & Barbara (Purmannin/Pourman), born April 12, 1800 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, baptized by Father Hiester into Reformed Church, May 18, 1800, 19 3/4"x 17 1/4"; [Note: This Fraktur is illustrated in Papers for Birth Dayes by Earnest, vol. 4, page 41; This artist follows examples of Otto family member works and was known to work in Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster & York, PA]; [Provenance: ex- Gene Charles Collection]; Condition: some roll creasing and minor tears, no paper loss/restoration
- BRASS WHEEL DERR-TYPE PIE CRIMPER WITH
BRASS WHEEL DERR-TYPE PIE CRIMPER WITH TURNEDwalnut handle ca. 1850; cast brass pastry fluting/cutter wheel copper pin mounted to cast brass stem with brass ferruled turned walnut grip, 1 1/2"d wheel, 6 1/4"l; [Note: similar to Derr form pie crimpers, House of Derr book, page 116 plate 53]; Condition: extensive tarnish build-up to one side, overall good
- FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ACCENTED
FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ACCENTED BIRTH &baptism record ca. 1811; print attributed to Jacob St?ver, Lebanon Co., PA; certificate is German text with central textbox with block print cherubs in garden surround by illustration blocks of flying angels, flowers in urns and birds on stems, the record of Michael Kinzer, son of Adam Kinzer and Anna Maria Leitz (Kinzer), born December 26, 1809, baptized Feb. 18, 1810, framed in a painted flat molded pine frame, 23 1/2"x 20 1/4"; [Note: Printed BBC's Vol. 3 #441, page 143]; Condition: matted framing, center fold and roll creasing, some noted restoration to right edge of print
- FRAMED FLORAL AND BIRD FRAKTUR ATTRIBUTED
FRAMED FLORAL AND BIRD FRAKTUR ATTRIBUTED TO "THELate Berks Co. Artist" ca. post-1841; ink and watercolor on paper with vibrant tulips in four flower bouquet with sprigs of wildflowers, within fine wreath of leaves and lower field with two birds and blooming heart stems, for Jonathan Spatz, son of Gabriel & Abigail (Meyer) Spatz, born in "Unner" Bern Twp., Berks Co., PA on Dec 5, 1840 and baptized Feb 14, 1841 by Isaac Miese; a bilingual record, first in German, then rewritten in English, framed in an oak molded frame, 25 1/2"x 18 1/2"; [Note: photographed on page 121, figure 106 The Heart of the Taufschein]; Condition: professionally conserved by Maria Pukownik; center fold separation restored in upper center, fine image with great color
- 2 CARVED SOFTWOOD BUTTER PRINTS CA.
2 CARVED SOFTWOOD BUTTER PRINTS CA. 1830; BOTHchip carved from salvaged board, each round chip carved and handleless: phenomenal tulip pattern print with single central layout tulip, fine chip carved variegation with geometric set lower stems first with three petal leaf design on decoset arc and secondary single petal on stem with great chip carved zig-zag border, flat surface with cross-hatch carved accent, 4"d, 1"h, [Note: prints in "House of Derr" book page 129]; Condition: good, point on back of small hanger mount, excellent dark patina; primitive windmill design print with simple chip carved border, small size, somewhat asymmetrical form, 2 1/2"x 3/4", Condition: no finish, appears very old but unused, primitive form carving
- FINE MENNONITE OR BRETHREN COMMUNITY
FINE MENNONITE OR BRETHREN COMMUNITY PIECEWORKpin ball cushion ca. 1860; rag stuffed fabric piecework assembled calico print fabrics with overlay lines of solid tone fabrics, dominant nine patch block interlaced with triangular piecework patches, [Note: similar to those found in Warwick Twp., PA crafted by Bomberger Family, Mennonite Arts, Hess page 173 figure 308]; Condition: fading and some soiling spots
- FINE FOLK ART CARVING BY UNKNOWN ARTIST
FINE FOLK ART CARVING BY UNKNOWN ARTIST CA. LATE19th century; small size trinket-type carving that is crafted from sawn, whittled and mounted parts, the small hearth shaped stand up figure has fine relief carved tulip in central arch and polychrome painted seated man with daughter in lower vignette, a small cat depicted under the father's chair, on either side depicted two young men seated on chairs, figures oddly pin nail mounted to board and encased in flat trim; [Note: similar piece is pictured on page 50 (pic. 200) in "Just For Nice" for Machmer]; Condition: back appears to be signed, however, mostly illegible
- RARE FORM DOME LIDDED WALLPAPER BOX
RARE FORM DOME LIDDED WALLPAPER BOX CA.1800-1830; non-typical form wallpaper covered box that is shaped to appear tent/gazebo type construction, cardstock and stitch assembled with applied decoupage of applied painted paper cut-outs, the domed lid to standing figure in cap and gown, 3 1/4"d, 7 1/4"h; Condition: unknown origin, soiling and some minor decoupage paper loss
- RARE CHERRY PARROT ON STEM BUTTER PRINT
RARE CHERRY PARROT ON STEM BUTTER PRINT CA. LATE19th century; later era shop crafted print that is two-part lathe turned, round hardwood print with fine thread screw mounted ball top peg handle, print face has lathe turned incised and off-setting cog type border, print finely done of parrot or cockatoo type bird with open beak, standing on two arching bows, 4"d, 3"h; [Note: attributed to same shop as figure V-330 page 162 "Butter Prints & Molds" by Kindig]; Condition: good
- DOUBLE SIDED CHIP CARVED WOODEN BUTTER
DOUBLE SIDED CHIP CARVED WOODEN BUTTER PRINT CA.1850; thick lathe turned tapered jar-cork shaped double sided print: one side with bold stylized tulip with fine flowing narrow leaves and matched secondary buds matched on either side, fine secondary line accents and houndstooth chip carved accents noted to tulip petals, buds and on tip of lower stems, rim has thumbnail chip carved accent; the other side with fine compass-point star with similar houndstooth chip carved accent and similar thumbnail chip carved rim; 3 3/4"-4 1/4"d, 2"h; [Note: attributed to same carver as figure V-38, page 105 "Butter Prints & Molds" by Kindig, attributed to southeastern PA]; Condition: good
- HEART PATTERN HANDLED BUTTER PRINT CA.
HEART PATTERN HANDLED BUTTER PRINT CA. 20THcentury; following forms of early prints, this single piece butter print is lathe turned with turned knob handle, lathe turned rim banding with chip carved pie crimp border, primitive form design of predominant heart with cross-hatch chip carved accent and unknown eye shaped figure, 4"d, 3"h; [Note: carved following form of print #V-76, page 113 "Butter Prints & Molds" by Kindig]; Condition: good
- 2 HAND WROUGHT IRON ROASTING FORKS CA.
2 HAND WROUGHT IRON ROASTING FORKS CA. 18TH-MID19th century; primitive form fork with crab's leg cut and bent accent on tool decorated grip, wrapped hook hanger, central rod and flatwork lower/upper handle, 22 1/4"; initial "HxL" fork with pierced heart shaped top handle that is arched with flatwork upper 2/3 and rod worked lower, possible work of "Jong Long, Manheim area, PA", 18", [Note: fork structure pictured and attributed by Clarke Hess to John Long on page 88 in "Mennonite Arts"; Condition: both have surface rust, good cleaning needed
- CARVED WALNUT BOOK SHAPED SLIDE LID
CARVED WALNUT BOOK SHAPED SLIDE LID BOX CA. 1777dated (??); carved from single block of walnut wood, finely carved in shape of small leatherbound song book, three relief carved binding lines on rounded binding of book, deep carved recess for pages, the interior with hollow carved and dovetailed slide dado, thin slat slide lid, exterior of box with carved initials "B.F. A.D." and reverse "No. 1777", stained and varnished finish, 2"x 2 3/4"x 5 3/4"; Condition: slat lid is rotary blade sawn, if date is correct, the lid is probably a replacement; if original, the box is probably later
- REDWARE PIG FLASK CA. 1890; ALBANY SLIP
REDWARE PIG FLASK CA. 1890; ALBANY SLIP TYPEglaze with blob top rim protruding from its rear, tooled head, feet and boar's equipage, 3 1/2"x 2 3/4"x 8"; Condition: 1/2" rim chip on blob top
- DARK BLUE AND CREAM DOUBLE WEAVE COVERLET
DARK BLUE AND CREAM DOUBLE WEAVE COVERLET OFSally Zabriskie ca. March 21, 1833; center seam coverlet with repeated pattern of four eagles within wreath of stars, through center field and surrounded four flower design with star center, unique bird in tree flanked by fox and hound, urn of flower and hen near maker's panel, fringed foot end, attributed weaver David D. Haring, Bergen Co., NJ, 92"x 72", [Note: Checklist of American Weavers page 53 border pattern is identical]; Condition: extensive wear at head end, along side border and soiling; rare form border
- FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED
FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED BIRTH & BAca. 1827 record date; record for birth and baptism in rectangular outlined textbox with upper central statement of faith about baptism, record for Catharina Remelich, daughter of Jacob and Margareda (Stely), born July 16, 1827 in Bushkill Township, Northampton Co. and baptized August 19, 1827, illustration and scrivener by unknown artist, framed in a modern corner block frame, 15"x 10 1/4" framed; [Note: printed noted in Stopp's Vol. 6 page 172 BBC similar to prints by Christian Jacob Huetter, Easton, PA]; [Provenance: ex- Earnests & M. Amt]; Condition: vertical upper central tear, rolled creasing, tape stains