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MARK TWAIN HANDWRITTEN PAGE FROM
MARK TWAIN HANDWRITTEN PAGE FROM THE GILDED AGE Mark Twain handwritten working page from his book ?The Gilded Age? published in 1873. One of the few remaining. Page is from 112, containing the second paragraph discussing how to prevent the Asiatic plague. An altered response is listed as turnips ? originally it was written as dried apples and water. Written on E.H. Manufacturing Company glossy stationary with #392 marked out at the top with #303 in its place. This working page is unsigned.
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(2) PAUL DESMOND BROWN (ATTRIB)
(2) PAUL DESMOND BROWN (ATTRIB) EQUESTRIAN SCENES(lot of 2) Framed pastel and gouache drawings on paper, unsigned, attributed to Paul Desmond Brown (United States, 1893-1953), including: (1) "Old Turnip Tops Having a Go," titled lower right, water damage to upper left corner, (1) Hunting Scene, titled illegibly lower right, water damage to right corner; sight: approx 10"h, 13.5"w, overall: approx 18.5"h, 22"w, 11lbs total
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AMERICAN COUNTRY TABLE. Late
AMERICAN COUNTRY TABLE. Late 18th-early 19th century, pine and walnut. Canted legs with "turnip" turned feet and scalloped apron. Pegged construction, top attached with cleat. Replaced nails, old brown stain on top with worn brown paint on the bottom and grey on the underside. Top has been cut down and moved. Wear, age splits. 28"h. 36"w. 27.5"d.
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21ST CENTURY SCHOOL: TURNIP
21ST CENTURY SCHOOL: TURNIP STUDYOil on board, 2002, indistinctly signed, titled and dated on the reverse.
12 x 16 in., unframed.
Condition
In very good condition.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.
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FREDERICK E. VALTER (ENGLISH,
FREDERICK E. VALTER (ENGLISH, 1850-1930), CHICKENS AND TURNIPS IN A BARN Oil on artist's board, signed lower right, presented in a period burlwood frame.
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A Pelham Puppet, SI Mr Turnip Head,
A Pelham Puppet, SI Mr Turnip Head, c. 1970, painted composite head and hands, blue paper labelled box
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A Koto-Yaki Blue and White
A Koto-Yaki Blue and White Double-Gourd 'Kabura-ya' Vase, Edo/Meiji Period, 19th Century Decorated in underglaze cobalt with alternating brocade panels and keyfrets at the neck, the upper bulb with four Buddhist emblems amongst leafy scrolls and the lower bulb with 'Kabura' arrows and turnips, 'Koto' ?? mark within oval cartouche on the underside; together with its original box
height 5.7 in — 14.5 cm
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PRIMITIVE PAINTED GALLERY TOP
PRIMITIVE PAINTED GALLERY TOP TABLEA blue-green painted table with stretcher base and scrub top with gallery rail. Turned legs with turnip feet.
Measures 28.75 inches tall by 33 inches wide and 21.5 inches deep.
Condition
Table is in good condition with nice patina.
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RARE 'THE CRIES OF LONDON' PLATES
RARE 'THE CRIES OF LONDON' PLATES COLLECTION"The Cries Of London", rare, complete thirteen plates collection, mid 19th century, painted by F. Wheatley R. A., D’après L. Schiavonetti Mezzotint, 13.75" x 10.75" (image size). Plate 1: Two Bunches a penny primrose, two bunches a penny - Un sol mes deux poignéees de primeroses, à un sol. Plate 2: Milk below Maids - Qui veut du lait il est tout chaud. Plate 3: Sweet China oranges, sweet China. - Oranges sucrées, Oranges fines. Plate 4: Do you want any Matches? - Marchand d’Allumettes achète mes bonne Allumettes. D’après A. Cordon. Plate 5: New Mackrel, New Mackrel - Maquereux, Maquereux frais Et Gros. Plate 6: Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind. - Couteaux, Ciseaux, Rasoirs à repasser. D’après G. Vendramini. Plate 7: Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings. Pois Rames, Pois Nouveaux écorces. D’après G. Vendramini. Plate 8: Round & Sound Five pence a Pound Duke Cherries. - Cerises douces, Cerises à la douce Cerise. D’après A. Cordon. Plate 9: Strawberries, Scarlet Strawberries. - Fraises, fraises, mes belles fraises. D’après G. Vendramini. Plate 10: Old Chairs to Mend - Vieilles chaises à rempailler. D’après G. Vendramini. Plate 11: A New Love Song only ha’penny a piece. - Chanson nouvelles deux sols le livre. D’après A. Cordon. Plate 12: Hot Spice Gingerbread, Smoking hot! - Du Croquet de Pain d’Épices! D’après G. Vendramini. Plate 13: Turnips & Carrots ho. - Carrottes & Navets. D’après T. Gaugain.
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SCHOOL OF ITO JAKUCHA (JAPANESE)
SCHOOL OF ITO JAKUCHA (JAPANESE) , ROOSTER ON TURNIP, INK ON PAPER School of Ito Jakucha (Japanese) , Rooster on turnip, ink on paper, 55.5"h x 22.25"w
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QUéBEC SEWING CADDYA naive sewing
QUéBEC SEWING CADDYA naive sewing caddy in the form of a Regency inspired chair with two drawers under a padded pin cushion "seat" and two scrolled back posts supporting a turned handle and two spool rods with turned end knobs. The base sits on turnip feet and the drawer handles are carved to look like cast iron pulls. In blue and white paint over the original red. Québec, late 19th century. H: 15"; W: 10.5"; D: 11". Field Collection.
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FEDERAL CHERRY BOW-FRONT CHEST OF
FEDERAL CHERRY BOW-FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS.American Federal Cherry Bow-front Chest of drawers. Four full width cock beaded dovetailed drawers, reeded styles, paneled sides and turned turnip feet. 40"h. x 42-1/2"w. x 21-1/2"d. Condition: : Good with wear and losses.
Condition:
Condition: : Good with wear and losses.