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THE CHIEF

• JULES DUPRE (FRENCH, 1811-1889)
  JULES DUPRE (FRENCH, 1811-1889) LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas. Signed 'J. Dupre' (lower left). Jules Dupre (French, 1811-1889) Jules Dupre, French painter, was one of the chief members of the Barbizon school of landscape painters. Dupre's color is sonorous and resonant; the subjects for which he showed marked preference are dramatic sunset effects and stormy skies and seas. Among his chief works are the “Morning and Evening at the Louvre,” and the early “Crossing the Bridge” in the Wallace Collection.
• MEXICAN & SOUTH AMERICAN SILVER.
  MEXICAN & SOUTH AMERICAN SILVER. 25.64 OZT TOTAL WEIGHTMexican & South American Silver. Large fluted bowl marked "OM BTON" for the chief assayer Cayetano Buitron, an M with an O over it, for purity, and an eagle tax mark. 15.94 ozt. Pair of Silver footed
• A Railroad Detective's Porcelain
  A Railroad Detective's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug Belonging to Joshua Gray Early 20th Century bearing the name J.B. Gray in gilt lettering, and depicting a Smith & Wesson revolver and a police baton. underside marked T&V Limoges France and NATL in gilt. Height 3 5/8 inches. Joshua B. Gray was born in 1864 in Easton, Pennsylvania to Nancy O'Daniel Gray. Census returns throughout the early twentieth century record his occupation as a railroad officer, including the U.S. Federal Census of 1920, wherein he is listed as the Railroad Police Chief in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He had worked as a railroad detective since at least 1896, when the Allentown Morning Call reported on his testimony of September 8 that three men carried "concealed deadly weapons" on board a train. Gray died of pneumonia on March 27, 1928, and according to his obituary, he had worked for many years as the Chief of Police of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, headquartered in Phillipsburg, and also served as a member of the Philipsburg Town Council. Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
• EGBERT BENSON, NEW YORK SIGNED
  EGBERT BENSON, NEW YORK SIGNED DOCUMENT, 1799 Egbert Benson (1746-1833) signed mortgage bond document dated March 15th,1799. Benson was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician, who represented New York State in the Continental Congress, Annapolis Convention, and United States House of Representatives. He served as a member of the New York constitutional convention in 1788 which ratified the United States Constitution. He also served as the first attorney general of New York, chief justice of the New York Supreme Court, and as the chief United States circuit judge of the United States circuit court for the Second Circuit.
• FOUR VINTAGE SANTA FE RAILWAY
  FOUR VINTAGE SANTA FE RAILWAY POSTERS Circa 1950, including "San Francisco," "Land of the Pueblos, New Mexico," "The Chief Way," and "Hopiland;" each printed in color photo-offset, on sheets 24 x 18 in., unframed.
• 1815 signed needlework sampler,
  1815 signed needlework sampler, 'Virtue's the chiefest beauty of the mind/The noblest ornament of humankind/virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star/that stirs up reason when our senses err', signed Celia Foot aged 12 years 1815, 13 1/2" x 11" sight, 21" x 18" framed.
• THOMAS MORAN, STUDY OF
  THOMAS MORAN, STUDY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, 1868 Watercolor on paper, laid down. Signed 'Moran' (lower left). "100% of the proceeds are donated to WellVentions, a job ready training and career exposure program, is administered by ProsperRochester, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit social enterprise for city youth organization." Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Thomas Moran was an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains. A talented illustrator and exquisite colorist, he was hired as an illustrator at Scribner’s Monthly. During the late 1860s, he was appointed the chief illustrator for the magazine, a position that helped him launch his career as one of the premier painters of the American landscape, in particular, the American west. Thomas Moran’s vision of the Western landscape was critical to the creation of Yellowstone National Park.
• COINS OF ISRAEL MINT, PROOFS,
  COINS OF ISRAEL MINT, PROOFS, PIDYON HABEN SETS 10 Collection of ten sets of Israeli coins, including five Coins of Israel Official Mint Sets1971-1975, two Coins of Israel proof-like issues 1965, 1966, three specimen sets 1967, 1969, 1970, and a set of five Pidyon Haben redemption shekels in presentation case with certificate from the Chief Rabbinate of Tel Aviv 1967.
• [NAPOLEON BONAPARTE] RARE
  [NAPOLEON BONAPARTE] RARE BIOGRAPHY, 1802 Life and Military Achievements of Buonaparte, First Consul of the French Republic: Including a full and accurate account of all the battles and victories, fought and gained by the armies under the chief command of Buonaparte, Moreau, Brune, &c. from 1796 to 1801, inclusive; Together with the number of men killed, wounded and taken prisoners, in each battle.... Printed and published (for the author) by A. Neil, Chalton Street, Sommers Town; Sold Also by by J. Badcock, Paternoster Row. 42 pages with frontispiece engraving by "Paul fc. 10 Plough CourtFetter Lane", later half leather binding stamped "J. Macdonald. Binder N.Y.", 8"h x 5.25"w
• (5) BOOKS: 'LIVES OF CHIEF JUSTICES
  (5) BOOKS: 'LIVES OF CHIEF JUSTICES OF ENGLAND'(lot of 5 volumes) Books: "The Lives of the Chief Justices of England," John, Lord Campbell, Edward Thompson Co., Long Island, NY, 1894-1899, many full plate illustrations including some color lithographs, largest: approx 10.5"h, 8"w, 2"d; 25.75lbs total
• (4) GROUP FRANKLIN MINT STERLING
  (4) GROUP FRANKLIN MINT STERLING SILVER WALL ITEMS(lot of 4) Group of The Franklin Mint sterling silver framed wall items, c. 1976-1977, comprising: (3) Wall sculptures by Gordon Philips, (one) The Cavalryman,(one) The Chieftain, (one) The Range Rider, sight: approx 9"h, 9"w, overall: approx 16.25"h, 16.25"w; (1) silhouette of London by William Ressler, sight: approx 16"h, 11.25'w, overall: approx 15"h, 20"w, 11.41lbs total
• (2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER LOBED
  (2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER LOBED BOWLS, MEXICO(lot of 2) Spanish Colonial silver (content unknown) bowls, Mexico, struck with the mark of the chief assayer Cayetano Buitron (OM BTON, c.1823-1843), including: (1) lobed bowl, border chased with vining foliates, c-form handles, approx 2.25"h, 8"l, 5.75"w, (1) lobed bowl, border chased with repeating geometric design, scrolled handles, approx 2.75"h, 7.25"l, 5 3/8"w; 19.21ozt total
• SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER TWO-TIER
  SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER TWO-TIER VESSEL, MEXICOSpanish Colonial silver (content unknown) two-tier bowl, Mexico, possibly a communion or alms vessel, upper bowl raised on three dolphin-form supports, borders chased with indigenous animals, foliage, struck with the mark of the chief assayer Cayetano Buitron (OM BTON, c.1823-1843), approx 3.25"h, 7.25"diam, 14.35ozt
• WINCHESTER CHIEF CRAZY HORSE1894
  WINCHESTER CHIEF CRAZY HORSE1894 COMM. RIFLE 38-55Winchester Model 1894 Commemorative Chief Crazy Horse saddle ring rifle, 38-55 caliber, lever action, 24" round barrel, buckhorn sight, the receiver with the Chief's likeness, the opposite depicts a buffalo hunt, walnut stock with brass nail head accents and inset medal, owner's manual and other papers, original box, SN CCH6XXX *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER*
• SID ELIASON (1928-2016) INDIAN
  SID ELIASON (1928-2016) INDIAN CHIEFFramed oil painting on canvas, The Chief, signed, dated 1991 lower right with fishing fly logo Sid Eliason (Sidney H. Eliason, Jr., California, Utah, 1928-2016), sight: 23.5"h, 17.5"w, overall: 29"h, 23"w, 4.6lbs
• GROUP OF BLUE AND WHITE
  GROUP OF BLUE AND WHITE TRANSFERWARE WITH HISTORICAL INTERESTComprising: A small reticulated platter in the 'Woodlands Near Phila' pattern A plate depicting a paddleboat the Chief Justice Marshall Troy A plate in the 'From Mount Near Philadelphia' pattern A Clews plate depicting a Native American with an eagle plaque A Wood & Sons plate in the 'La Grange the Residence of the Marquis Lafayette' pattern A circular platter with a early depiction of the US Capital Building An E.W. & S. meat platter of Niagra Falls A Clews meat platter of the Landing of General Lafayette A large meat platter in the 'Windsor Castle' pattern The largest 14 1/2 x 19 in., (9 pcs). Condition Wear, some abrasions and losses to the edges consistent with age and use. The largest platter with a repaired rim crack. The Niagra platter has been broken and reglued at one end. The circular platter with large rim chips. Some plates with crazing and staining. The native American plate with a restored portion of the rim. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• PHILLIP MILLER (1691-1771) AFTER R.
  PHILLIP MILLER (1691-1771) AFTER R. LANCAKE: GLADIOLUS; AMARYLLIS; IRIS; CYPRIPEDIUM; DIANTHUS; AND MOREASix engravings with hand-coloring on laid paper, 1756-1758. All 13 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (sight), 19 x 13 3/4 in. (frame). Note: These four plates are from Philip Miller's Gardener's Dictionary . Miller was the chief gardener at Chelsea Physick Garden in London. Condition All with margins and pale staining. Otherwise apparently in good condition. Not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE -
  PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Pearly Queen D6759 (black coat with silver buttons; black hat with white, pink and blue feathers). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: The London Collection, issued 1987 - 1991. The Pearly Queen, like the Pearly King, is the chief spokesperson for the street-market costers of London. The office is both hereditary and elected. - Literary Character Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE -
  PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Black coat with silver buttons; black hat with white, pink and blue feathers. The Pearly Queen, like the Pearly King, is the chief spokesperson for the street-market costers of London.The office is both hereditary and elected. Series: The London Collection. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. Taylor Issued: 1987 - 1991 Dimensions: 6.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE -
  PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Black coat with silver buttons; black hat with white, pink and blue feathers. The Pearly Queen, like the Pearly King, is the chief spokesperson for the street-market costers of London. The office is both hereditary and elected. Artist: Stanley J. Taylor Issued: 1987 - 1991 Dimensions: 6.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE -
  PEARLY QUEEN D6759 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Black coat with silver buttons; black hat with white, pink and blue feathers. The Pearly Queen, like the Pearly King, is the chief spokesperson for the street-market costers of London. The office is both hereditary and elected. Series: The London Collection. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. Taylor Issued: 1987 - 1991 Dimensions: 6.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• RARE 19TH CENT FRENCH EMPIRE GILT
  RARE 19TH CENT FRENCH EMPIRE GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCKDESCRIPTION: This figural 19th Cent. clock features a round enamel dial, marked "a Paris", indicates the Roman numeral hours and the Arabic fifteen-minute intervals by means of two bronze hands. The clock is positioned within a gilt bronze casing mounted along the top with a scene of Atala Freeing Chactas. Has original Pendulum and key. Provenance: Purchased form Richard Redding Antiques Story: When François-René de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) published his epic prose 'Atala' in 1801 it was heralded a sensational success. Napoleon, who was determined to effect a reconciliation between Church and State welcomed the support it gave to his Concordat and in gratitude appointed Chateaubriand his First secretary at the French Embassy in Rome. The public adored 'Atala'. Between 1801 and 1805 eleven editions had been published and translations were published as far a field as Russia and Hungary. Chateaubriand's heroine, Atala inspired all forms of the arts, from ballads, paintings, engravings, wax works and as here clock cases. Chateaubriand's tragic story told how Chactas, a native Indian had been captured by a party of Muskogees and Seminoles who were going to burn him. He was tied to a tree where Atala, the Chief's daughter came to visit him. She was a Christian and filled with compassion and admiration for the captive she freed him. This part of the story is illustrated in the sculptural case above, with the hunter's weapons beside the clock and his fate, the burning fire surrounding the dial. Once freed they travelled North America setting up home with a missionary. Chactas was strongly influenced by Atala's faith and fell deeply in love. He asked her to marry him and though Atala loved him she could not, since her mother and later Atala herself had vowed that she would never loose her virginity. So rather than live without consummating her love for Chactas she killed herself. Chactas found her dying in a cave. On her deathbed Atala explained why she could not marry him. "To save my life [at birth] my mother made a vow: she promised the Queen of the Angels that to her, if I escaped death, should be consecrated my virginity….Fatal vow which hurries me to the grave!". The narrative is then continued on the plaque below. After Atala died Chactas and the missionary took her to be buried and as they walked a dog appeared. CIRCA: Early 1800s ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 15.5: W: 12.5" Depth: 4.75" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."""
• NASHVILLE BATTLEFIELDS AND TN
  NASHVILLE BATTLEFIELDS AND TN MAPTwo Tennessee related maps. 1st item: A NEW MAP OF TENNESSEE WITH ITS ROADS AND DISTANCES FROM PLACE TO PLACE ALONG THE STAGE AND STEAM BOAT ROUTES by H.P. Tanner, dated 1841, showing counties, canals, railroads and leading roads, along with a table of steamboat routes. Environs of Nashville and Knoxville in upper corners. Image 10 3/4" by 14 3/4". In plain wood frame, overall: 13 1/2' x 17 1/2". 2nd item: BATTLEFIELDS IN FRONT OF NASHVILLE WHERE THE UNITED STATES FORCES COMMANDED BY MAJOR GENERAL GEO. H. THOMAS DEFEATED AND ROUTED THE REBEL ARMY UNDER GENERAL HOOD DECEMBER 15TH AND 16TH 1864; 39th Cong. 1st Session Report of the Chief Engineer USA, Surveyed and drawn under the direction of Gen. Tower by M. Peseux. Legend with text detailing battle upper left. Lithographed map, late 19th century. Sight - 13" x 15 3/4", Overall - 13 3/4" x 17 3/8" in plain wood frame. Margins likely trimmed. Provenance: Collection of James and Marlin Phythyon (Sanders), Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Not examined out of frame. Tanner map has overall toning, 2 spot of foxing at border area, 1/2" margin tear at left margin. Left and right margins possibly trimmed. Civil War map has light stain upper center and small spot of light foxing upper left, legend area, margins likely trimmed.
• LARGE TALL CHEROKEE RIVERCANE
  LARGE TALL CHEROKEE RIVERCANE BASKET, ATTRIB. LOTTIE ST...Large Native American Cherokee single weave rivercane storage basket, attributed to Lottie Queen Stamper (1907-1987). Tall tapering form with square base, woven in the Chief's Daughters or Star on the Mountain pattern, with walnut-dyed weavers. 16 1/2" H x approx. 15" dia. 20th century. Note: While the maker of this basket is unknown, it is identical to known examples by the master weaver Lottie Queen Stamper. She learned basket-making from her husband's family and began teaching basket-making in 1937 at the Cherokee School. For a nearly identical example see: https://www.wcu.edu/library/digitalcollections/cherokeetraditions/ArtsAndCrafts/pattern-index/pattern_chiefsdaughter_staronthemountain.html Condition: A couple of areas of loss to weavers around the upper section, otherwise overall very good condition. Base fitted with cross-stretchers to reinforce the base, in the making.
• 1830 TENNESSEE PORTRAIT MINIATURE
  1830 TENNESSEE PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF KINHECHE, CHICKASA...Caroline Dudley (Tennessee, 1802-1832) important watercolor miniature portrait painting, depicting Chickasaw Native American dignitary Kinheche in bright garb and headdress holding a bow and arrow. Inscription identifying subject as "Kinhichi", en verso or interior paper liner, and as "Kinhishee" on the exterior of the back of the frame. Housed in a wooden frame with gilt metal sight edge and oak leaf hanger. Sight: 2 3/4" H x 2 1/4" W. Framed: 6" H x 5" W. Circa 1830. Note: this portrait was painted in Franklin, Tennessee in August of 1830 during the landmark treaty summit between President Andrew Jackson and the Chickasaw Nation, conducted at the city's Masonic Hall. Caroline Dudley was the daughter of a prominent Middle Tennessee settler and leader, Guilford Dudley; both were among the spectators invited to witness the treaty event. According to family history, Miss Dudley was so impressed by the appearance of Kinheche or Kin-hee-shee (who according to some accounts may have been a son of the chief), that she was inspired to paint his likeness. Miss Dudley may have been a teacher of art or other similar subjects at the Young Ladies Boarding School run by her mother, Anna Bland Eaton Dudley on the West Harpeth River in Williamson County from 1809-1840 or at Mrs. Long's School on West Main Street in Franklin, which was run by her sister, Judith from 1826-1828 and 1834-37. After Caroline Dudley's death just two years later at the age of 30, the painting was inherited by her sister Frances and descended in the family to its last private owner, Mary Bright Wilson of Lincoln County, Tennessee. Historical background: "After his Indian Removal Act was passed in May of 1830, President Andrew Jackson invited the Chickasaw Nation to a treaty council to be held the following August in Franklin, Tennessee. During their stay, the Chickasaw delegation met Jackson in the Franklin Masonic Hall, a National Historic Landmark which still stands at 115 2nd Ave South in Franklin. This would be the first treaty negotiation under the Removal Act and a successful outcome was important to the President, who was a charismatic and influential figure among the Chickasaw. Some of the older minkos (chiefs or headmen) had served under Jackson's command at the Battle of New Orleans and the Creek War, during the War of 1812. They called him "Sharpe Knife". Jackson appointed John Coffee and John Eaton as treaty commissioners. Coffee was a long time friend who had also served with Jackson in 1812. Eaton, Jackson's Secretary of War, lived in Franklin. The Chickasaw delegation was led by Levi Colbert - Itawambe Miko (Bench Chief), and included George Colbert, James Colbert, John McLish, Captain William McGilvery, Captain James Brown, Isaac Alberson, Topulka, Ishtayatubbe, Ahtokowa, Hushtatabe, Innewakche, Oaklanayaubbe, Ohekaubbe, Immolasubbe, Immohoaltatubbe, Ishtekieyokatubbe, Ishtehiacha, Inhiyouchetubbe, and Kinheche..." President Jackson met and welcomed the Chickasaw delegation when they arrived in Franklin on August 20, 1830. During the next several days, support for Chickasaw education, Removal expenses, and other related details were worked out. On August 31 the treaty was signed. The Chickasaw agreed to exchange their remaining land in Mississippi and Alabama for land "West of the territory of Arkansaw", with a stipulation that they could examine the land beforehand. If they didn't find suitable land, the treaty would be null and void. A supplemental treaty concerning other details was signed the next day, September 1, and "thereupon, the council broke up." The Chickasaws sent several delegations west of the Mississippi to look for land over the next two years, but nothing suitable was found. In the meantime, the signing of the 1830 Franklin treaty caused a land rush of white squatters anxious to stake their claims before the Chickasaws had even left. By 1832 the Chickasaw Nation was being overrun, even though the Franklin treaty was supposed to prohibit such intrusions. Article 3 extended the protection of the United States to the Chickasaws, but the federal government did nothing to stop the invading squatters - apparently Jackson had let his blade grow dull, at least when it came to protecting Chickasaw land. Since the Chickasaws found no suitable land in the west, the Franklin treaty was considered null and void and was never ratified by Congress. In October, 1832, President Jackson sent John Coffee to the Chickasaw Nation to negotiate a new treaty. Coffee met 65 Chickasaw leaders at the Chickasaw council house on Pontotoc Creek, near present day Tupelo, Mississippi. On October 20, the Chickasaw leaders signed the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek with the United States, agreeing to sell their remaining homeland in Mississippi and Alabama. The Chickasaws became dissatisfied with the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek, believing John Coffee had misrepresented the terms during the negotiations. In 1834 they sent a delegation to Washington, D.C., to amend the treaty. Levi Colbert, then 75 years old, began the journey but became ill and died. Before his death he dictated instructions for the delegation, which included his brother George, who had also been present at the Franklin treaty council. George Colbert and the rest of the delegation then traveled on to Washington and negotiated the desired amendments. In 1837, under the provisions of the Treaty of Doaksville, a treaty between the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, the Chickasaw bought a section of Choctaw land in Indian Territory. The people whose allegiance and friendship arguably prevented the destruction of fledgling Nashville and the other Cumberland settlements, and helped shape the map of the southeast to the benefit of the United States, finally left the soil of their birth and removed to the west." Source: The Native American History Association (http://www.nativehistoryassociation.org/franklin_treaty.php) Property of the Lincoln County Museum, Fayetteville, TN; Bequest of Mary Bright Wilson (1909-2004), formerly of Fayetteville, and descended in her family. Condition: 1" separation to upper right edge (near corner), otherwise overall good condition. Frame is old, but may or may not be original.
• SCOTT ROGERS BRONZE SCULPTURE,
  SCOTT ROGERS BRONZE SCULPTURE, THE CHIEF CELEBRATES HIS...David Scott Rogers (Texas/Utah, b. 1960/61) bronze sculpture titled "The Chief Celebrates His New Hat" depicting a middle-aged Native American man with disk and tubular beads throughout his hair wearing a European-style top hat with added feathers and open coat seated with crisscrossed legs wrapped in furs smoking a long pipe. Numbered, signed, dated, and titled to lower rear "8/30 (copyright) D.S. Rogers '00 The Chief Celebrates His New Hat". Mounted on a circular, felt-lined swivel base. Includes a signed certificate of authenticity from the studio of David Scott Rogers. 26" H x 15 1/2" W x 18 1/2" D. Weight: 85 lbs. Note: The original Mountain Trails Galleries receipt and additional documentation are available to the winning bidder. Artist biography: Scott Rogers was born and raised in McKinney, Texas where he became a Golden Gloves championship-winning boxer at a young age. After obtaining his degree from Brigham Young University in finance, he worked in insurance and the oil and gas industry before purchasing a bronze from his uncle, Grant Speed, and quickly developing a hyper-focused interest in the craft. Rogers studied sculpting under his uncle and others such as Fritz White before finding success in the early nineties. He moved to Murray, Utah in 1997 where he currently resides. Condition: Overall excellent condition with verdigris appearance in crevices to face and hair.
• THURSTON, HOWARD. KELLAR’S
  THURSTON, HOWARD. KELLAR’S SUCCESSOR. THURSTON.Cincinnati & New York: The Strobridge Litho. Co., 1908. A magnificent representation of perhaps the most famous illusion from the Kellar show, the Levitation. Gesturing upward, Thurston looks upon the lady who floats high above his head. Snickering devils stand behind the magician on one side, while two more look upward at a burning brazier. Smoke from the conflagration curls up behind the floating lady. 40 x 83 ½". Over-coloring to old folds throughout, several closed tears; A-/B+. Rare. For years, Fernanda Myra served as the chief assistant on the Thurston show and played the role of the princess in Thurston’s unforgettable Levitation of Princess Karnac. After hypnotizing the lovely princess, Thurston laid her on a couch in the center of the stage. As he uttered his script in the most serious of tones, Fernanda began floating upward slowly, steadily, and surely. According to Arthur LeRoy, the scene and story proceeded as follows: “Rise, Fernanda, I command you to rise! Rise as you rose in the Temple of Krishna one thousand years ago!” The orchestra filled the quiet of the dusk as it played the Meditation from Thais. Two figures attired as Hindu holy men knelt, and Fernanda rose slowly, like a dream creature into space. “There she lies, asleep in space, suspended by nothing but the power of thought. There she can remain in peace for two hours, two weeks, two years. The slightest sound, the slightest whisper can disturb her sleep.” The audience was hushed, over-awed, as it watches as so many audiences had been by the beauty and grace of the perfect mystery – Karnac.”
• LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from
  LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberia with cowry (cowrie) shell tiara and three bells on chin; measures approximately 12" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks have different functions. The "deangle" mask, for example, has a shallow, domed forehead with median ridge, slit eyes with a kaolin, painted horizontal strip, and a cowrie shell fiber cap. It becomes the guardian and intermediary of the uncircumcised boy's initiation camp. Carved figures known as "lu me" (wooden people) are rare, and are usually female. They are portraits of the preferred wife of the chief, and confer prestige to their owners. Early male figures are especially rare.
• LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from
  LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberia with squinting eyes and having a pointed chin; measures approximately 7" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks have different functions. The "deangle" mask, for example, has a shallow, domed forehead with median ridge, slit eyes with a kaolin, painted horizontal strip, and a cowrie shell fiber cap. It becomes the guardian and intermediary of the uncircumcised boy's initiation camp. Carved figures known as "lu me" (wooden people) are rare, and are usually female. They are portraits of the preferred wife of the chief, and confer prestige to their owners. Early male figures are especially rare.
• LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from
  LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberia with open eyes and without ears; measures approximately 9" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks have different functions. The "deangle" mask, for example, has a shallow, domed forehead with median ridge, slit eyes with a kaolin, painted horizontal strip, and a cowrie shell fiber cap. It becomes the guardian and intermediary of the uncircumcised boy's initiation camp. Carved figures known as "lu me" (wooden people) are rare, and are usually female. They are portraits of the preferred wife of the chief, and confer prestige to their owners. Early male figures are especially rare.
• LIBERIA DAN BASSA MASKDan Bassa
  LIBERIA DAN BASSA MASKDan Bassa mask from Liberia; measures approximately 14" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks have different functions. The "deangle" mask, for example, has a shallow, domed forehead with median ridge, slit eyes with a kaolin, painted horizontal strip, and a cowrie shell fiber cap. It becomes the guardian and intermediary of the uncircumcised boy's initiation camp. Carved figures known as "lu me" (wooden people) are rare, and are usually female. They are portraits of the preferred wife of the chief, and confer prestige to their owners. Early male figures are especially rare.
• LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from
  LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberia with beaked chin, cowry (cowrie) shells, and hair tiara; measures approximately 11" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks have different functions. The "deangle" mask, for example, has a shallow, domed forehead with median ridge, slit eyes with a kaolin, painted horizontal strip, and a cowrie shell fiber cap. It becomes the guardian and intermediary of the uncircumcised boy's initiation camp. Carved figures known as "lu me" (wooden people) are rare, and are usually female. They are portraits of the preferred wife of the chief, and confer prestige to their owners. Early male figures are especially rare.
• HATTIE PUGH WWII APPAREL & PERSONAL
  HATTIE PUGH WWII APPAREL & PERSONAL EFFECTSWWII apparel and personal effects from WWII nurse, Hattie Pugh. Includes 2 dress uniforms, 1 skirt, 1 pair of pants, 1 operating dress, 11 aprons, photographs, letters and personal effects. Hattie Pugh was the Chief Nurse of the 25th General Hospital during World War II.
• AN ANTIQUE MAP, "REGNI MEXICANI SEU
  AN ANTIQUE MAP, "REGNI MEXICANI SEU NOVæ HISPANIæ, LUDO...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Regni Mexicani Seu Novæ Hispaniæ, Ludovicianæ, N. Angliæ, Carolina, Virgina et Pennsylvaniæ necnon Insvlarvm Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali," JOHANN BAPTIST HOMANN (1664-1724), NUREMBERG, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, hand colored engraving, with three vignettes, the upper left cartouche with an image of an indigenous king holding a bow and arrow, seated atop a bale of cotton, tobacco leaves, fur pelts, and rum barrels, his foot rests on cut lumber, above him unfurls a buffalo pelt with, a personification of human labor and fish of plenty flanking the chief, at right a mountainous landscape is worked by human labor in the background of citrus and porcelain trading between social leaders, and at bottom left is likely a scene from the War of Jenkin's Ear, plate: 19 1/2" x 23 1/4". Condition: Some smudges, stains on borders, mild toning, toning from glue, joined papers, some fading and deterioration of pigments, a stain lower right, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. 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."
• CYRUS E. DALLIN (NATIVE AMERICAN
  CYRUS E. DALLIN (NATIVE AMERICAN 1861-1944) A COLD PAIN...CYRUS E. DALLIN (Native American 1861-1944) A COLD PAINTED BRONZE EQUESTRIAN SCULPTURE, "Appeal to the Great Spirit," 1913, nicely cast as a Native American Chieftain with arms outstretched and gazing upwards while seated on an Indian Paint horse, each with a rich dark brown patination and white paint spots on the horse as well as white painted feathers in the Chieftain's headdress, red details used throughout and standing on a rectangular base inscribed "© C.E. Dallin 1913," raised on a conforming golden veined black portar marble plinth, engraved brass label "APPEAL TO THE GREAT SPIRIT / Cyrus E. Dallin." Height: 20" Length: 19" Depth: 13" Condition: Good condition with some light wear on cold painted areas, small surface scratches, dings, edge nicks on the marble plinth, and normal surface buildup throughout. 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.
• MORT GRAHAM - A NATIVE HERITAGE
  MORT GRAHAM - A NATIVE HERITAGE PRINT SERIESFeatured in this lot is this print series by Mort Graham, titled "A Native Heritage", and printed by Zenith Graphics of Alberta, Canada. The series includes the portraits of multiple prominent Native American Indian figures, in the likes of a paper bound booklet, and ten individual loose prints. The figures included in the project consists of Pakan a Cree Chief, Big Plume A Sarcee, Big Bear Cree Chief, Medicine Calf or Button Chief War Chief of the Southern Bloods, Poundmaker A Cree Chief, Eagle Tail Head Chief of the Northern Piegans, Bull Head Head Chief of the Sarcee, Red Crow Head Chief of the Southern Bloods, Old Sun Head Chief of the Northern Blackfoot, Crowfoot Head Chief of the Northern Blackfoot. Each portrait is based off of a photograph of the chiefs, and is accompanied by a short biography. The series was used as a guest list for the 25th anniversary of Helena, Montana "Frontier Town" creators and owners, John and Sue Quigley. Frontier Town was the first of its kind, it is stated on a historical website "Constructed primarily of native logs and stone, Frontier Town was built almost singlehandedly by one determined and talented man -- John R. Quigley (1915-1979). With the help of his wife Sue Quigley, his children Jack, Peter and Kitty Ann, John operated and continually upgraded Frontier Town for over three decades.". The condition of this collection of portraits shows well preserved condition with a small tear in the spine of the folder but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage to the portraits. The measurements of each of these portraits is 18 x 13 7/8".