A few examples of appraisal values for
THE FALCONER

• After Pierre Jules Mêne (French,
  After Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1871) The Falconer bronze with an inscribed Barbedienne foundry mark Height of bronze 24 1/2 inches. Property from The Estate of Edwin William Young, Smithville, Tennessee
• Follower of Archibald
  Follower of Archibald Thorburn/Peregrine Falcon Attacking a Mallard/watercolour, 48cm x 71.5cm
• George Sholders (after Edwin
  George Sholders (after Edwin Landseer) - Oil painting - 'The Falconer's Son' canvas 18ins x 12ins inscribed to reverse of canvas in gilt frame
• LUDWIG GRAEFNER BRONZE SCULPTURE,
  LUDWIG GRAEFNER BRONZE SCULPTURE, THE FALCONERLudwig Graefner (Germany, 1862-1939) bronze sculpture titled "The Falconer" depicting a lithe man dressed in an animal pelt loin cloth hoisting a slain falcon above his head, extending its wings, and standing barefoot on a naturalistic base with rocky terrain; mounted to an irregular hexagonal marble pedestal. Signed "Graefner fec" to base between feet. 23" H x 23 1/2" W x 11" D. Weight: 49 lbs. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Base with scattered surface wear to top from slightly loose fitting of sculpture, including loss measuring 7/8" x 1/4"; scattered natural fissures.
• FALCONER HORNES BACKSTAMP D6798 -
  FALCONER HORNES BACKSTAMP D6798 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON...Variation Two. Dark green and brown striped fur hat, dark brown coat, ginger beard, brown falcon. Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America. Limited edition 16 of 250 pieces. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Max Henk Issued: 1987 Dimensions: 7.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• THE WARD PEREGRINE FALCONLemuel
  THE WARD PEREGRINE FALCONLemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1969 24 1/2 in. tall "Occasionally, a work of art appears that is a great leap beyond anything that has come before it. To American Wildfowl Art, Lem Ward's Peregrine Falcon was such a leap. This is the first known wildfowl sculpture of this quality depicting such interaction between a bird and its surroundings... Lem worked on this bird for several years." -Glenn Lawson and Ida Ward This singular sculpture by Lem depicts a peregrine with a captured bobwhite quail hen in its talons. The combination of Lem's detailed refinement and the depiction of a dramatic interaction place this as a landmark work in the cannon of American bird carving. Dr. Kramer was aware of the importance of this work and had Norris Pratt build a custom crate. This allowed it to remain in excellent condition through multiple public exhibitions. The base is signed, titled, and dated. The falcon is believed to be the only one known to be carved by Lem. The only other Ward quail known is a preening cock which can be found as lot 67 in this sale. Original paint with light wear and some craquelure on right shoulder. Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the artist Literature: Glenn Lawson and Ida Ward Linton, "The Story of Lem Ward," Exton, PA 1984, pp. 56-57, exact carving illustrated and discussed. Exhibited: Salisbury, Maryland, The Ward Museum, 2020-2023.
• FALCONER CARVINGEurope 15 3/4 in.
  FALCONER CARVINGEurope 15 3/4 in. tall Falconry was widespread in medieval Europe. During the reign of King Edward VIII (1327-1377), the theft of a trained raptor was punishable by death. The growing popularity of firearms during the 1800s resulted in a plummet in the popularity of falconry. As found.
• MEISSEN FALCON Meissen Falcon
  MEISSEN FALCON Meissen Falcon
• Large painting, hunting with
  Large painting, hunting with falcon, depicting a medieval Italian prince in a forest holding a falcon, oil on plywood, unsigned, 49-1/2"37-1/2", very good condition
• LUDWIG GRAEFNER (GERMAN, 1862 -
  LUDWIG GRAEFNER (GERMAN, 1862 - 1939) "THE FALCONER" Bronze on a marble base.
• LUDWIG GRAEFNER PROMETHEUS FALCONER
  LUDWIG GRAEFNER PROMETHEUS FALCONER BRONZE STATUE Germany,1862-1935Titled "The Falconer" depicting the Greek titan Prometheus being tortured by the eagle of Zeus after betraying him.
• After Jules Moigniez (French,
  After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894), large patinated bronze group of a fierce falcon taking flight with its prey of a deceased pigeon, presented on a disc base of satin-polished verde antico marble with an engraved brass title plaque, h. 24-3/4", w. 18".
• AFTER JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH,
  AFTER JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH, 1835 - 1894) 24 ½" x 20" x 11" overall Falcon with a prey. Bronze sculpture with dark warm brown patina, depicting a falcon flying off with prey in its talons, signed on the base; attached to a verdigris marble base with felt underneath.
• AFTER JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH,
  AFTER JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH, 1835 - 1894) 25" x 18" x 12" Falcon with prey. Bronze sculpture with dark warm brown patina, depicting a falcon flying off with prey in its talons, signed on the base.
• Burton (Sir Richard) Falconry in
  Burton (Sir Richard) Falconry in the Valley of the Indus, 12 mo., original cloth, 1852
• AFTER JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH,
  AFTER JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH, 1835-1894), BRONZE FALCON 20th century, patinated cast bronze, signed in the casting, depicting the spread winged bird of prey clutching its victim with left talon raised, on a round polished black hardstone base with brass gallery cachet.
• CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A
  CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A FALCONCarved white marble sculpture with painted accents, depicting a falcon perched on a rock with inset glass eyes, dark striations imitating a coat of feathers and painted talons upon a naturalistic base. Unsigned. 11 1/2" H x 4" W x 5 1/2" D. Early 20th Century. The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Some light surface wear. Beak with repaired break and one chip to corner of the mouth, 1/4" L.
• DON BALKE (B. 1933)
  DON BALKE (B. 1933) "GYRFALCON"Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Gyrfalcon" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 37c Gyrfalcon Arctic Animals stamp issue of July 2, 2003. The largest falcon in the world, the gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus can reach up to two feet in length. Especially prized in falconry (the 4000-year-old sport of employing falcons in hunting game), the gyrfalcon is traditionally known as the "bird of kings." In medieval diplomacy, it played an important role as a valuable present. Even today, modern falconers often pay princely sums -- well into the many thousands of dollars -- for a single specimen. The gyrfalcon is an intensely capable bird: while the eagle often uses its large size to rob meals from other birds of prey, and the peregrine falcon counts on gravity to gain high speeds in a pursuit, the gyrfalcon relies on sheer raw power alone to capture its prey, usually in an intensive tail chase. Although slower than other falcons as it begins a chase, it quickly gains momentum and can outfly the fastest duck. The gyrfalcon's persistence and determination in pursuing its quarry distinguishes it from all other hunting birds and is key to its legendary status: it simply does not give up, following its chosen target until the fleeing creature is worn out, captured or lucky enough to find impregnable refuge. Its extremely keen eyesight -- many times that of man -- allows the gyrfalcon to spot all but the most well-camouflaged of prey. A noble bird revered worldwide for its courage, power and grace, the gyrfalcon is, fittingly, the official mascot of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 14 x 13 in. Unframed. (B17095) Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. 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. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• BRONZE FIGURE OF A FALCONERBronze
  BRONZE FIGURE OF A FALCONERBronze Figure of a Falconer , after Georges Bareau, signature inscribed and "Alberto Vignes Buenos Aires" foundry stamp on self-base, h. 25 1/2 in., w. 5 in., d. 13 in Provenance: Estate of Arley D. Cathey II, El Dorado, AR, sold to benefit the University of Chicago.
• PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (FRENCH
  PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (FRENCH 1810–1879) THE ARAB FALCONER bronze, dark brown patina, signed and dated 1873 to base, the falcon lacking, on an integral gilt metal socle21cm diameter, 56cm high
• PAIR OF MINIATURE HUNTSMEN ON
  PAIR OF MINIATURE HUNTSMEN ON WOOD PLINTHS: Falconer with falcon and two downed birds and spearman with downed boar - missing horn each approx. 3 3/4''h. overall. Silver colored metal - pewter? no mark found chips to bottom of wooden bases.
• Rudy Pozzati 'Falconer' S/N
  Rudy Pozzati 'Falconer' S/N Lithograph Unframed- 24.5x17''
• (ORNITHOLOGY ENGLISH) CATESBY
  (ORNITHOLOGY ENGLISH) CATESBY MARC after A group of two hand-colored engravings of falcons by M. Seligman after Mark Catesby from The Natural History of Carolina Florida and the Bahama Islands (c. 1749) comprising Petit Epervier and Epervier a Pigeons. Matted. Size of largest 10 2/3 x 16 1/2 inches.
• Emile Louis Picault, French
  Emile Louis Picault, French (1833-1915) the falconer Dark brown patina, signed E. Picault. H: 10 in.
• Pierre-Jules Mene (French
  Pierre-Jules Mene (French 1810-1879)The Falconer Bronze with Green Marble Pedestal Bronze sgn. P.J. Mene. Original patina to bronze. Pedestal has rotating top some minor chips. Bronze: Ht. 31'' W 29'' & Ped. Max Ht 43'' W 24''E
• RARE ROYAL FALCON PORCELAIN
  RARE ROYAL FALCON PORCELAIN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: Falconry Porcelain Figurine Sculpture representing a beautifully designed falcon sitting on a ceramic six legged base. The falcon sculpture include a realistic hand crafted leather blinder hood, decorated with feathers. Marked "35" underneath. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Europe DIMENSIONS: H: 18 1/2" W: * 1/4". Wooden base dia: 9" 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 305-332-9274. 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.
• ATTRIBUTED TO DENHAM
  ATTRIBUTED TO DENHAM JORDANATTRIBUTED TO DENHAM JORDAN (United Kingdom, 1836-1920) oil on canvas, "Peregrine Falcon," bird of prey on a perch with leash. Illegibly signed lower right. Image measures 24" x 18". In a wood frame; 29.25" x 23.25" overall.
• A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A FALCONER,
  A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A FALCONER, CAST AFTER THE MODEL ...A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A FALCONER, CAST AFTER THE MODEL BY EVGENY NAPS (RUSSIAN 19TH-20TH CENTURY) Falconer bronze with medium brown patina height including base: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.) signed on base CONDITION Beyond some surface dirt and verdigris, no serious issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Peter Markham Scott (British
  Peter Markham Scott (British 1909-1989)/Study of a Gyrfalcon/signed and dated 1969/gouache, 17cm x 21.5cm
• * (FINE PRESS ARION PRESS)
  * (FINE PRESS ARION PRESS) HAMMETT DASHIEL The Maltese Falcon. San Francisco: The Arion Press 1983. 4to quarter black morocco over grey cloth with black red and silver gilt onlay of a falcon to both boards map endpapers slipcase. Limited edition one of 400 copies printed and bound by the Schuberth Bookbindery. Light dampstain to slipcase; otherwise near fine.
• A filled silver model of a bird
  A filled silver model of a bird of prey, perched on a stump, 23cm high
• Follower of Jan Fyt (Flemish,
  Follower of Jan Fyt (Flemish, 1611-1661, possibly 18th century) A Hare, Partridge, Woodcock, Pigeon, and other Birds, in a landscape with gun propped in a tree stump, unsigned, oil on canvas, 34 x 47-3/8 in.; carved and gilt wood frame,
• A Large Baccarat Crystal Figure
  A Large Baccarat Crystal Figure of a Falcon 20th c. marked the bird head cocked to one side perched on a rock height 10 in. width 3 1/2 in. depth 5 in.
• PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810 -
  PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810 - 1879) 27" x 8" "The Arab Falconer". Cast bronze with brown patina, signed in the base.
• Four Eleazar Albin etchings
  Four Eleazar Albin etchings (British, 1680-1741): A Falcon from Barbarie, 1735, 11-1/8 x 8-3/4 in., paper tape verso, inked plate mark with some deterioration upper right; Land Rail, 1731, 10-3/4 x 8-3/4 in., complex tear lower left, pencil marks over head, other small tears; The Red-Winged Starling, 1731, 10-5/8 x 8-3/4 in., 1 in. tear, other small tears, foxing, pencil tracing verso; The King Ouzell, 1731, 10-5/8 x 8-3/4 in., foxing, small tears, pencil tracing over wing front and over bird verso, hand-colored etchings on laid paper, unframed. Pencil inscriptions, stains, grime, toning.
• Hermann Schlegel and A. H.
  Hermann Schlegel and A. H. Verster van Wulverhorst Traite de Fauconnerie published by Arnz & Comp. Leiden and Dusseldorf (1844-1853) folio 27 1/2 in. x 20 in. text in French with maroon 3/4 morocco over marbled boards gilt spine with raised bands; featuring pictorial lithographed title-page with 11 vignettes illustrative of falconry after J.B. Sonderland mounted 12 hand-colored lithographed plates of falcons after J. Wolf 2 hand-colored lithographed plates of falconry accessories after Portman and von Wouw 2 tinted lithographed plates on India paper of heron hawking after Sonderland also with dedication page to Guillaume III King of Holland; preface 90 pages of text. Note: Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Morris Museum Augusta GA. Note: ''The finest work on falconry which has ever been produced; not only on account of the beauty of the plates wherein the hawks are depicted life-size and of the natural colours but also for the general accuracy of the letterpress" (Harting). Wolf's falcon plates established his reputation as a bird artist and led to commissions from many of the most noted ornithological authors of the day including Elliot and Gould. Gould in fact owned Wolf's original water-colour for the plate of the Greenland falcon. ''The life-size illustrations of birds are by far the finest ever produced in any book on falconry. It is impossible to describe the mellowness and beauty of the colourings'' (Schwerdt). Reference: Harting p. 194; Landwehr 174; Fine Bird Books 105; Nissen IVB 832: Schwerdt II p. 150.