- A LARGE PAINTING OF A SEA EAGLE ON SILK
A LARGE PAINTING OF A SEA EAGLE ON SILK 19th century, ink and colors on silk, very similar to the print by John James, The Bird of Washington or Great American Sea Eagle, Falco Washingtoniensis from 1828, but also bearing resemblance to a hawk, a bird and symbol very highly regarded in India, China and Japan, professionally framed under glass.
- After Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American,
After Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813) \"Ring-Tail Eagle and Sea Eagle\", hand-colored engraving, 13\" x 9-3/4\", engraved by J. G. Warnicke. Glazed, matted and framed.
- AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851)
AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) AN ELEPHA...after JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) AN ELEPHANT FOLIO PRINT, "The Bird of Washington or Great American Sea Eagle (Falco Washingtoniensis)," hand colored aquatint engraving on paper, plate 11, no. 4, titled on rock, L/L "Drawn from Nature by John J. Audubon F.R.S.E. F.L.S. M.W.S.," L/R "Printed and Colored by R. Havell Senr. Engraved by R. Havell Junr." 39" x 26" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas.
Condition:
Some toning, uneven paper edges, foxing, backed repairs, a loss upper left corner, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. 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."
- AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851)
AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) AN ELEPHA...after JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) AN ELEPHANT FOLIO PRINT, "The Bird of Washington or Great American Sea Eagle (Falco Washingtoniensis)," hand colored aquatint engraving on paper, plate 11, no. 4, titled on rock, L/L "Drawn from Nature by John J. Audubon F.R.S.E. F.L.S. M.W.S.," L/R "Printed and Colored by R. Havell Senr. Engraved by R. Havell Junr." 39" x 26" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas.
Condition:
Some toning, uneven paper edges, foxing, backed repairs, a loss upper left corner, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- COIN: ANCIENT GREECE THRACE ISTROS.
COIN: ANCIENT GREECE THRACE ISTROS. CIRCA 313-280 BC, AR DRACHM. TWO HEADS SIDE BY SIDE, SEA EAGLE AND DOLPHIN. EF. 4.12 GRAMS, 18.5...COIN: Ancient Greece Thrace Istros. Circa 313-280 BC, AR Drachm. Two heads side by side, Sea Eagle and Dolphin. EF. 4.12 Grams, 18.5mm [Disclaimer: Descriptions of these ancient coins are believed to be accurate. However, bidders are expected to make their own evaluations of these items and bid accordingly, there is no guarantee of genuineness or of correct attribution.]
- PAPHLAGONIA SINOPE 365-322 BC AR DRACHM
PAPHLAGONIA SINOPE 365-322 BC AR DRACHM Paphlagonia Sinope 365-322 BC AR Drachm, Nymph head left with sea eagle carrying dolphin on reverse. This area was northern Asia Minor, stretches from the Pontic mountains down to the Black Sea.
- LOT OF SIX FRAMED AND GLAZED COLORED
LOT OF SIX FRAMED AND GLAZED COLORED ENGRAVINGSdepicting various species of birds to include: Baltimore orioles, blue bird, and others, plate 7. Plate 28, depicting cardinal and others. Plate 15, a grey sea eagle. Plate 18, woodpeckers. Plate 30, red tailed hawk. Plate 19, clapper rail and belted kingfishers. All are 13" x 19 1/2" sight size, 20" x 16 1/2" overall.
- LARGE JAPANESE SEA EAGLE BRONZE SCULPTURE
LARGE JAPANESE SEA EAGLE BRONZE SCULPTURE Japanese School, two tone cast bronze okimono, sculpture modeled as sea eagle with outstretched wings, perched on a rocky outcropping with waves below, German paper label for F.H. Schiebel, Leipzig, Georgiring to the interior but otherwise unmarked.Approx. h. 22", w. 17.5", d. 12.5".
- A Japanese bronze figure of a sea eagle
A Japanese bronze figure of a sea eagle perched upon a rock signed 7.5in. Estimate ?200-300 The eagle is fixed to the rockwork stand with cylindrical pins and currently will slide out quite easily a talon on the left claw is lacking and one is bent out of position there are remnants of glue from a sticker to the back of the eagle and to the side of the rock work - this will remove otherwise in good condition. This piece dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912). Rockwork stand is signed at the back. 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 Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
- AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after (American):
AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after (American): White Headed Sea Eagle or Bald Eagle Lithograph Octavo edition sight size 6'' x 9'' fine custom framing 16 1/2'' x 20''.CONDITION: Some vertical bleed-through. Not examined out of the frame.
- AFTER JAMES AUDUBON BY ROBERT HAVELL
AFTER JAMES AUDUBON BY ROBERT HAVELL (AMERICAN 1785-1851) THE BIRD OF WASHINGTON OR GREAT AMERICAN SEA EAGLE Hand colored etching: 39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in watermark: J. Whatman/Turkey Mill/ 1827
- AFTER JAMES AUDUBON BY ROBERT HAVELL
AFTER JAMES AUDUBON BY ROBERT HAVELL (AMERICAN 1785-1851) THE BIRD OF WASHINGTON OR GREAT AMERICAN SEA EAGLE Hand colored etching: 39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in watermark: J. Whatman/Turkey Mill/ 1827
- Two Papua New Guinea Carved and Painted
Two Papua New Guinea Carved and Painted Wood Figural Groups East Sepik Province the first Wosera carved to the lower portion as a large head supported on a cylindrical neck the upper portion carved as a hornbill height 24 1/2 in.; the second Tambanum possibly a flute stopper carved in the form of a sea eagle with a long arched beak and cowry shell eyes the reverse carved in a mask form height 12 in. each mounted on a square wood plinth (2 pcs.) Provenance: Ex-Collection Memphis Brooks Museum of Art; exhibited Art of Oceania: The Henry Easterwood Collection February 1996-December 1997 Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
- BESWICK, Thomas, (British, 1753-1828):
BESWICK, Thomas, (British, 1753-1828): First State of Bewick's Birds ''History of British Birds'' by Thomas Bewick. The figures Engraved on Wood by T. Bewick. Newcastle: Printed by Sol. Hodgson, for Beilby & Bewick., 1797-1804. 2 volumes. Volume I being Land Birds and Volume II, Water Birds, 1st edition, 1st state with the cut of the Sea Eagle on page 1 before the words ''Wycliffe 1791'' were introduced and the stump in front of the Magpie on page 75 has live branches.CONDITION: Please note condition in description