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THE FORGE

• A SWISS MINIATURE AUTOMATON TIMEPIECE
  A SWISS MINIATURE AUTOMATON TIMEPIECE IN GILT BRONZE EASEL FRAME A Swiss miniature automaton timepiece in gilt bronze easel frame, early 20th century, the village scene with a young Cupid at the forge within a clock tower, reverse inscribed 'Idylle au Village, fab. Suisse', 4.5"h x 4"w
• 'APOLLO IN THE FORGE' AFTER VELAZQUEZ,
  'APOLLO IN THE FORGE' AFTER VELAZQUEZ, 45" X 51"Framed oil painting on canvas, "Apolo en la Fragua de Vulcano" (Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan), signed lower left Marcus Cid (Professor, University of Madrid, 20th/ 21st c.), after the original painting by Diego Velazquez (Seville, Spain, 1599-1660), now housed in the Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain, sight: 44.25"h, 50.5"w; overall: 50.25"h, 56.5"w
• EDWARD R. STRAWBRIDGE (AMERICAN, 1903
  EDWARD R. STRAWBRIDGE (AMERICAN, 1903 - 1999), MR. REMPP AT THE FORGE, SPRINGFIELD, PA. Watercolor and guache on arches paper, signed at lower left, presented in a molded giltwood frame.
• Wharton Esherick 1887–1970. Building;
  Wharton Esherick 1887–1970. Building; The Forger (two works from Song of the Broad-Axe). woodcut. 10 h × 9 w in. result: $1,890. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Signed, titled, numbered and inscribed to lower edge of one work ‘Song of the Broad-Axe - building 58/60 Wharton Harris Esherick’. Signed, titled, numbered and inscribed to lower edge of additional work ‘Song of the Broad-Axe -the forger 29/40 Wharton Harris Esherick’. These works are numbers 58 and 29 from the editions of 60 and 40. Provenance: Important Collection
• Wharton Esherick 1887–1970. Best Bodied
  Wharton Esherick 1887–1970. Best Bodied Mothers; The Forger (two works from the Song of the Broad-Axe). woodcuts on rice paper. 10? h × 9½ w in. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge of one ‘Song of the Broad-Axe Best Bodied Mothers #2 Wharton Harris Esherick’. Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge of one ‘Song of the Broad-Axe The Forger #15 Wharton Harris Esherick’. Provenance: Important East Coast Collection
• CHARLES EMILE JACQUE FRAMED ETCHING,
  CHARLES EMILE JACQUE FRAMED ETCHING, THE FORGEDrypoint and roulette on cream paper. Features man in his workshop. Housed in frame. 6"H x 5.25"W, pictured. Artist: Charles Emile Jacque Issued: c. 1840s Dimensions: 11.5"W x 15"H Country of Origin: France
• ANTIQUE FR LONDON "THE FORGE-MOONRISE"
  ANTIQUE FR LONDON "THE FORGE-MOONRISE" PRINTAntique English print by F. R. London number 632 titled "The Forge-Moonrise" after J. W. Goyy? Mounted in a black painted wooden frame with mat behind glass screen. Paper measures approx. 10 3/8" height x 15 1/4"width (26.3cm x 38.7cm) to sight. Measures approx. 16 1/2" height x 21 1/4" width (41.9cm x 53.9cm) overall including frame. Condition: All lots are sold as is and where is. Elite Auctioneers, LLC provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Elite Auctioneers, LLC does not give refunds based on condition. Elite Auctioneers, LLC does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.All items listed as "attributed", "after", or "in the manner" are not being sold as original works and are not guaranteed authentic.
• CURRIER & IVES "'TROTTING CRACKS' AT
  CURRIER & IVES "'TROTTING CRACKS' AT THE FORGE"Currier and Ives, United States. Lithograph titled "'Trotting Cracks' at the Forge," depicting several horses at a forge, 1869. Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 2: O-Z (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 6651, page 677-78. Provenance: Distinguished Corporate Collection, Ohio. Currier and Ives was founded by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) in 1835 as "the Grand Central Depot for Cheap and Popular Prints," but changed its name with the addition of James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895) in 1857. The company created over 7000 popular lithographs depicting American life until 1907. Sight; height: 21 1/4 in x width: 30 in. Framed; height: 30 3/4 in x width: 38 3/4 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• "VON DER SCHMIEDE" (FROM THE FORGE)
  "VON DER SCHMIEDE" (FROM THE FORGE) GERMAN 18TH/19TH CE..."Von Der Schmiede" (From the Forge) German 18th/19th Century unknown artist oil on canvas having restoration work done title written on verso 21 1/2" x 26 3/4" Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN GILT STEEL KRIS W/
  20TH C. INDONESIAN GILT STEEL KRIS W/ SILVER SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A stunning kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and a bulbous silver (95%) spacer cap decorated with lustrous stones of cubic zirconia. The forged carbon-steel blade has a gentle serpentine profile and a projecting hand guard along the shoulder, both adorned with a lustrous gilding of 95% gold (equivalent to over 22 karats) in the form of vegetal and floral motifs. The base of the blade features an intricately formed ornament of an elephant, a symbol of great power. Embellished by a silver (95%) foliate motif with inlaid stones of cubic zirconia, the sheath is composed of a wide-spanning guard and a wood and gilt nickel brass backing. An ovoid shield-like design featuring a sun, moon, and sphere can be found at the base of the sheath. A fabulous example of a kris from Indonesia! Size with sheath: 20.5" L x 6.75" W (52.1 cm x 17.1 cm); Size of blade: 15.75" L (40 cm); Quality of gilt: 95%; Quality of silver: 95% Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #149486 Condition: Stable hairline surface fissure to top of sheath. A few nicks and abrasions to blade, commensurate with age and use. A few light scratches to sheath. Miniscule losses to two stones on bottom portion of spacer, but all others are intact. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
• EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL & NICKEL
  EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL & NICKEL SILVER KRISSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely ceremonial sword known as a kris (keris) with a nickel-silver jacket covering the hand-carved wooden sheath. The wooden handle bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve and rests above a gilt brass spacer ring set with 4 faceted glass cabochons. The forged-steel blade exhibits a straight profile with sharpened edges, an L-shaped fuller along both sides of the shoulder, and a laterally projecting hand guard. The wooden sheath has a bulbous guard protector as well as a slender blade housing, and the exterior of the blade housing is covered with a removable, form-fitting, nickel-silver jacket. Size (w/ sheath): 5.6" W x 19.2" H (14.2 cm x 48.8 cm); (blade): 14.3" L (36.3 cm) Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #149480 Condition: Sheath jacket is removable. Losses and chips to lower tip of wooden blade housing. Abrasions to sheath, jacket, and blade, with small nicks to blade edges. Great patina throughout.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN WOOD, IRON, COPPER
  20TH C. INDONESIAN WOOD, IRON, COPPER & SILVER KRISSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and a hemispherical copper spacer cap rests beneath. The forged-iron blade has a straight profile, a projecting hand guard, and strips of lighter nickel material woven within. The wooden sheath is composed of a wide guard protector and a slender blade housing, and the removable silver (94%) sheath is decorated with flowing foliate motifs along the obverse. A fabulous example from Indonesia! Size (w/ sheath): 6" W x 19.75" H (15.2 cm x 50.2 cm); length of blade: 14.6" L (37.1 cm); quality of silver: 94%. Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #138008 Condition: Minor nicks and abrasions to blade and sheath, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as fine patina throughout.
• EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL & WOOD
  EARLY 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL & WOOD KRISSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely personal dagger known as a kris (also keris) meant to be carried on special occasions. The spool-shaped wooden handle has thin twisted thread wrapped around the handle to provide for additional grip. The forged-steel blade features a gentle serpentine profile above a pointed tip and has a curled tendril opposite the narrow, protruding shoulder guard. The sheath has a bulbous guard protector mounted atop the narrow blade housing, and the obverse of the housing is decorated with a mottled brown and tan wood panel. Size (w/ sheath): 7.5" W x 26.875" H (19 cm x 68.3 cm); (blade): 19" L (48.3 cm) Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #149487 Condition: Repair to decorative wood panel on obverse of blade housing with light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and oxidation to blade, with nicks to sheath and handle. Nice patina to all components. Blade is still quite sharp.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/ GILT
  20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/ GILT BRASS SHEATH**Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An attractive example of a personal ceremonial sword known as a kris (also keris). The hand-carved wooden handle exhibits a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and beneath is a gilt copper spacer disc with a granular design. The forged-steel blade features an oscillating serpentine profile with a pointed hand guard and sharpened edges that trace down to a point. The sheath has a bulbous guard protector with one dramatically curved point above the narrow blade housing, and the gilt brass sheath jacket boasts intricate foliate patterns across one side. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 6.625" W x 20.2" H (16.8 cm x 51.3 cm); (blade): 14.375" L (36.5 cm) Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #137988 Condition: Sheath jacket is removable from blade housing. Minor abrasions to sheath jacket and blade, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina to blade and wooden components.
• ORNATE 19TH C. INDO-PERSIA MUGHAL KHANJAR**First
  ORNATE 19TH C. INDO-PERSIA MUGHAL KHANJAR**First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Northwestern India, Indo-Persian, Mughal culture, ca. 19th century CE. A large and handsome khanjar knife with a stunning damascened steel blade, sheath, and handle. The niello patterning are classic processional or hunting scenes - aristocratic men on elephants with tigers and antelope running through the scrolling foliate motifs - the decoration is inlaid with 25% to 38.8% gold and 45.7% silver. The watered patterning in the forged steel blade is formed from integral waves of lighter nickel material along the upper body, and a thick striation running the length of both sides. Inlaid in the center is a 12% silver and 25% gold cartouche. Khanjars were given as gifts and proudly displayed as a sign of wealth and protection - the blade edges are not sharpened and this beautiful khanjar may have been purely ceremonial. Size w/ sheath: 16.75" L x 3" W (42.5 cm x 7.6 cm); blade: 10" L x 2" W (25.4 cm x 5.1 cm); gold quality :25.1% to 38.8% (equivalent to 6K to 9K+); silver quality: 12% to 45.7%. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176201 Condition: Some dark patina and toning to blade. Minor surface abrasions to niello decoration on sheath and handle. Chip to finial on sheath. Velvet lining inside sheath is intact. Clear wax or protective coating added to niello.
• 20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/ GOLD
  20TH C. INDONESIAN STEEL KRIS W/ GOLD SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine kris (also keris) used as ceremonial attire when attending court for any number of reasons. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and beneath is a brass spacer cup adorned with dozens of petite granules. The forged-iron blade exhibits a slightly undulating profile, a protruding shoulder with an intricate periphery, and ribbons of lighter material integral within the steel matrix. Brilliant pigments adorn the sheath's shoulder and central rib, featuring meticulously painted phytomorphic patterns with a pair of deity faces on the guard protector. The remainder of the sheath is enveloped in a lustrous gold covering with repousse floral motifs on one side. Size with sheath: 19.4" L x 6.7" W (49.3 cm x 17 cm); without sheath: 17.5" L x 4" W (44.4 cm x 10.2 cm); of blade only: 13.7" L x 3.1" W (34.8 cm x 7.9 cm); gold quality: 58% (equivalent to over 13 karats) Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176162 Condition: Shoulder is loose and sheath has a small tear, as well as some indentations in areas. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice pigments, good repousse detail, and light patina.
• 19TH C. INDONESIAN KRIS W/ REPOUSSE
  19TH C. INDONESIAN KRIS W/ REPOUSSE SILVER SHEATHSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A personal ceremonial sword known as a kris (also keris) with a hand-carved dugong ivory handle bearing an abstract phytomorphic form; beneath the handle is a brass spacer disc inlaid with glass cabochons. The forged-iron blade bears a wavy profile with a petite area of brass inlay on one side. The wooden sheath features a finely burled wooden top that is fitted with a 90% silver sheath jacket decorated with dense floral motifs in repousse. Size (w/ sheath): 6.3" W x 19.3" H (16 cm x 49 cm); (blade): 14.25" L x 3.375" W (36.2 cm x 8.6 cm); silver quality of sheath: 90% Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #176171 Condition: Loosening to guard atop blade, with one glass cabochon missing, wear to brass inlay on blade, several stable hairline fissures to ivory handle, and minor abrasions, otherwise in very good condition. Nice patina throughout.
• AFTER LOUIS DE BOULLOGNE THE FOUR ELEMENTSAfter
  AFTER LOUIS DE BOULLOGNE THE FOUR ELEMENTSAfter Louis De Boullogne (French, 1654-1733) The Four Elements. Engraved by Louis Deplaces( French, 1682-1739). 18th Century Engravings after the series of paintings entitled "The Four Elements" by Louis De Boullogne. Description of the prints: Earth: Cybele, Bacchus, Ceres on a chariot drawn by lions and courted by Satyrs and Buccanti. Air: The Goddess Juno ordering Eolus to unleash the Winds in order to disrupt a naval armada. Fire: The Goddess Venus appears before Vulcan, the God of Fire, shown here in the forge with Cyclops making armor for Mars. Water: Neptune and Amphitrite sit on a scallop shell chariot pulled by sea horses amidst the waves, surrounded by nereids and tritons. Titles and captions are in French. Borders, titles and captions inscribed in pencil. Artist and Engravers credit under the print on the left and right. Prints are dated 1717-1718. Prints taped to mats, toning to the paper, wear to text. Water damage to "L'Eau". Repairs and wear to the prints. "La Terra" examined out of frame. Reference to the same print from a different engraver: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1917-1208-1328 Sight: 22 3/4"L x 18 3/4" W. Frame: 22 1/2" L x 26 1/2" W. From the collection of the Salmagundi Club.
• JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER, ETCHING, 1861
  JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER, ETCHING, 1861 James Abbott McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "The Forge", etched 1861, issued 1871 as part of the "Thames Set ", etching and drypoint engraving, black ink on cream wove paper, signed in the plate lower right, matted and framed under glass, old gallery label on verso, 8"h x 12.75"w (sight), 16"h x 21"w (frame)
• (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - WHITINSVILLE
  (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - WHITINSVILLE THROUGH WINCHESTER: 59 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - WHITINSVILLE THROUGH WINCHESTER: 59 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Photo of Whitinsville High School. Whitman: photo of M.F. Greaney Sporting Goods", Regal Shoe Factory, Washington St., Business Centre and more. Wilbraham photos: No. Main St., "Wessleyan", Auto Inn, post office and F.C. Newton Store (two views). Printed photos: Men's Bible Class, Lakeside Inn (40s - two views), The Principal's Residence and Egans store and post office. Williamsburg photos: Williams House, Grange Hall, Congregational Church and two street scenes with stately residences. Also: Chestnut Grove Farm and three Main St. scenes. Williamstown photos: College President's House, The Willows and The Forget-Me-Not-Inn. Early: "The Greylock", Spring St. and Sun Parlor of the The Greylock. Photo of Perry's Corner (Wilmington). Winchendon (14 cards): Toy Town Tavern (four views), American House, Central St. (two views), "Coming Through The Ledge", Merrill's Block, Railroad Crossing & Central Street and more. Provenance: The Estate of Hilary Bamford.
• THREE 20TH C. PRINTS, INCLUDING: ANNE
  THREE 20TH C. PRINTS, INCLUDING: ANNE STEELE MARSH (AMERICAN, 1901 - 1995), "THE FORGE", WOOD ENGRAVING, PENCIL SIGNED LR, TITLED LL...Three 20th C. prints, including: Anne Steele Marsh (American, 1901 - 1995), "The Forge", wood engraving, pencil signed LR, titled LL, inscribed "To George Swanson", matted, some toning, foxing, and mat burn, image: 9" h. x 7" w.; Ernest Fiene (German, 1894 - 1965), "Colonial Village", 1935, lithograph, depicts a snowy village scene with steeple, pencil signed and dated LR, ed. 100, loose, with minor toning and foxing, image: 8 3/4" h. x 12" w.; and Charles Robinson, lithograph, 1937, depicts a busy market scene, pencil signed and dated LR, loose, with some toning and foxing, image: 8" h. x 11" w., all with condition consistent with age and use including light wear.
• IRON ETAGERE ON MARBLE-TOP BUFFET, HOOKER
  IRON ETAGERE ON MARBLE-TOP BUFFET, HOOKER FURNITURIRON ETAGERE ON MARBLE-TOP BUFFET, Hooker Furniture Co., recent production, the forged iron top section featuring two open glass shelves, 88.5"H x 54"W x 22"D.
• Framed and matted Currier & Ives lithograph
  Framed and matted Currier & Ives lithograph "A Side Wheeler 'Bustin' a Trotter", sight 11 1/2"h x 14 12"w, together with two others, each titled "Trotting Cracks At the Forge", and an H. Pharazyn print "Trotting Cracks of Philadelphia", all approximately 10 1/2"h x 13 1/4"w
• JAPANESE WWII PERIOD SHIN GUNTO KATANA
  JAPANESE WWII PERIOD SHIN GUNTO KATANA SWORD Japanese World War II period Shin Gunto katana sword, type 95, the forged steel blade struck serial number "134499" and signed, the brown-painted faux shagreen and cloth wrapping handle with gilt and cherry blossom flower accents and bearing a lock pin which latches to the iron scabbard. Sheathed: 38" L x 2.75" W x 2.5" D.
• VENUS IN THE FORGE AFTER LOUIS DE BOULLOGNEAntique
  VENUS IN THE FORGE AFTER LOUIS DE BOULLOGNEAntique oil on metal painting depicting the painting Venus in the Forge of Vulcan by Louis de Boullogne the Younger, mirrored composition. This work is unique in the inclusion of a clock at the center top of the image. Image measures 17" x 24", frae measures 24 1/2" x 31". Signed bottom F. Kogt with a date (illeg.). Craquelure on surface. See image for more details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• TWO HANDED SWORD, 59"LTwo hand sword,
  TWO HANDED SWORD, 59"LTwo hand sword, believed to be 18th/10th c., no apparent markings, the 46"long, 2" wide blade having chips to edges, the forged 10.5" wide guard terminates at both ends with ball forms and is curved very slightly forward, the spool form ebonized wood handle about 12.5"l, sword overall approx. 59"l, 3.60lbs
• BEVERLY PEPPER (1922-2020) MAQUETTE:
  BEVERLY PEPPER (1922-2020) MAQUETTE: NORMANNO WEDGEBeverly (Stoll) Pepper (1922-2020)Normanno Wedge (Circa 1980.)This important cast iron maquette, small preliminary study for a monumental sculpture, was precursor to the seven-foot tall Western Washington University Campus installation of the same name.Beverly Pepper mentions casting, 'a very small, forged steel sculpture' in her verbal transcript discussing the evolution of the Normanno Wedge at WWU. Pepper relates, that this is a seminal work for her, which emphasizes verticality as well as integrating the earth and sky. ''Positioned on top of a mound, the wedge shape creates a type of urban altar.''The artist goes on to say, 'Normanno Wedge is part of a series of sculpture based on tools and allowing their metamorphosis into something else. The embryonic state of the tool evolves into something beyond a tool. This began when I was working in foundries and factories and became involved with the beauty of the instruments I used. As a work in process, it is inevitably seductive. With each new mutation, you wonder if you're finished when you actually need to push on to a final form.''I used wedges in making some works to split the sculptures and create a space between -- to keep them engaged in a dialogue. Then, the wedges themselves invaded my mind. This began with the first wedge I created -- a very small, forged steel sculpture, made with a drop forge. It was initially difficult because I felt I needed to do the forging myself, though I was not physically capable of manipulating the forge and maneuvering huge weights of steel. At that point, I decided to shift to casting since it would free me to work directly in iron. The originals could be made out of more malleable material.' She continues, '…I call WWU's sculpture Normanno because the man who owned its foundry in Terni (Italy) was named Normanno. Still, it took a lot of persuasion to convince Signor Normano Bernadini to cast that wedge. Eventually, we became great friends and did a lot of work together. Other foundries followed -- my cast iron sculptures made in an industrial foundry, not an art foundry. Industrial casts are coarser and relate more to the concept of the tool.'This rare and important 19-inch tall preliminary study is not signed. It comes from a private Kansas collection, obtained form the Moline Illinois estate of a John Deere Company executive.Measures 19.5 x 7.5 x 4 inches.Very good original untouched condition with stable oxidized patina in an attractive and overall even texture and appearance.
• ERIC SLOANE, AMERICAN (1905-1985), "THE
  ERIC SLOANE, AMERICAN (1905-1985), "THE FORGE BARN", OIL ON MASONITE, 22 1/2 X 27 1/2 INCHESERIC SLOANE, American, (1905-1985) "The Forge Barn", oil on masonite titled and signed lower left "SLOANE", inscribed on reverse "ERIC SLOANE / NEW MILFORD / CONN" oil on masonite Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia Framed dimensions: 34 x 39 x 2 inches Eric Sloane was born Everard Jean Hinrichs in 1905 to an upper middle-class family. He took an early interest in art and learned to paint letters and signs from his neighbor the noted font inventor, Frederic Goudy. As a young artist he painted the markings on planes flying out of Roosevelt Field in Long Island. Famed American aviator, Wiley Post, taught Sloane how to fly in exchange for painting lessons. Sloane left home at a young age and worked as a sign painter in various locations, most notably a stay in Taos, New Mexico. In 1925, he traveled throughout the Northeast where he became enamored with the covered bridges, barns, stone walls and farmhouses dating to the colonial era. He felt the spirit of America in the early architecture and would paint, draw and write about his perspectives over a career that spanned six decades. In the 1950s he started writing and sketching books on his version of Americana, focused primarily on New England and Pennsylvania farmhouses, barns and landscapes. In 1953 he purchased and restored a farm in Brookfield, Connecticut and moved to various towns in the region of Lake Candlewood including Merryall and Warren where kept a home until 1985. He painted early American scenes, especially the barns and covered bridges of Western Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Attuned to architecture and weather, Sloane's paintings capture the spirit of a place by taking into consideration every visual element and clue in the architecture and landscape and, in addition, the effects of the light on the air and shadows. In addition to his success as an artist he is credited as an authority on rural American architecture and early American tools. His extensive tool collection outgrew his home in Warren and he donated them to the Sloane-Stanley Museum in Kent, Connecticut. Tags: oil painting, farm life, Connecticut, barn, winter scene, snow scene, listed artist, 20th century, Americana, Regionalist / Regionalism Condition: overall very good condition; recommend cleaning and varnish; one tiny loss lower right We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Shannon’s is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Frames on all paintings are sold "As Is". Frames may need some conservation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
• JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, THAMES SET ETCHING
  JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, THAMES SET ETCHING #3, 1861 James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "The Forge" (Kennedy 68), third of sixteen etchings from the Thames Set, on cream laid paper, plate signed and dated lower right, likely fourth of four states, De Erven D. Blauw (DEDB) watermark, published by Ellis and Green, London, 1871, matted and unframed, 7.5"h x 12.5"w (plate), 8.55"h x 13.25"w (sheet)
• JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, LITHOGRAPH, 1894
  JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, LITHOGRAPH, 1894 James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "The Forge, Passage du Dragon", on cream laid paper, signed in pencil with butterfly lower right, Crown GR watermark, a rare print, matted and unframed, 12"h x 7.5"w (sight), 20"h x 16"w (mat)
• Peter Sculthorpe (American, b. 1948),
  Peter Sculthorpe (American, b. 1948), limited edition signed lithograph 135/500 "Christmas at the Forge" 19" x 12.5" sight size / 26" x 19.5" overall
• Oil on board of a blacksmith titled
  Oil on board of a blacksmith titled Pat Lyon at the Forge 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" together with an oil on board of a salmon 5 1/4" x 7". ?
• James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American
  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903) etching and drypoint titled ''The Forge''. Circa 1861 Kennedy 68. iii third state. Measures 7.5'' x 12.5'' sheet 8.5'' x 13.5''. Held in a 14'' x 19'' viewable folder frame. Signed and dated in the plate lower right ''Whistler 1861''. Condition: hinged minor roughness to far edge of upper margin see images. Shipping weight 1lb.
• Currier & Ives Print ''Trotting Cracks''
  Currier & Ives Print ''Trotting Cracks'' atthe forge image area 22'' x 28''
• THREE BRASS ITEMS. English and American
  THREE BRASS ITEMS. English and American 19th and 20th centuries. Barton's of Birmingham brass railroad lantern. 10''h. (with handle extended). and an unmarked ship or railroad lanter. 11''h. (with handle extended). Together with a small anchor. 8.25''h. mounted on a plaque 12''h. A note on the back of the anchor explains that it is a model of the type of anchors made for the British Navy in the forge shop of George Morgan Price in the early nineteenth century. Lanterns with expected signs of use and wear. Barton's lantern has a dent on the top.
• Mezzotint engraving by Richard Earlom
  Mezzotint engraving by Richard Earlom (English 1743-1822) entitled ''The Forge'' after a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby published by Boydell in 1773 no foxing or toning slight buckle in the paper 19 1/4'' h. x 23'' w.