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CORNELIUS VANDERBILT SIGNED
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT SIGNED LETTER United States1889Signed letter on Breakers stationary designating a meeting time to the recipient.
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VANDERBILT Gloria (American 1924-):
VANDERBILT Gloria (American 1924-): Portrait of a Young Girl Pen and Ink and Crayon sight size 17 1/4'' x 16 1/2'' signed dedicated to Evelynn and Tony framed 24'' x 23''.
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American School late 19th/early
American School late 19th/early 20th c. "Portrait of George Washington Vanderbilt II (1862-1914)" a miniature watercolor on ivory unsigned sight 2 in. x 1 1/2 in. in original frame with inscription. Note: George Washington Vanderbilt II was the grandson of renowned American entrepreneur Cornelius Vanderbilt. He constructed the now-famous mansion The Biltmore in Asheville North Carolina and collected the work of such illustrious artists as Pierre Auguste Renoir John Singer Sargent and James Abbott McNeill Whistler the latter two of which also painted full-scale portraits of Vanderbilt.
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[William H. Vanderbilt] COLLAGES OF
[William H. Vanderbilt] COLLAGES OF MATERIAL PERTAINING TO NEW YORK RAILROADS
Estimate:$100-$200
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CHROMOLITHOGRAPH OF THE HUDSON
CHROMOLITHOGRAPH OF THE HUDSON RIVER DAYLINER "C. VANDERBILT" AMERICA, CIRCA 1870 ON PAPER, 17.75" X 33" SIGHT. FRAMED 21.75" X 37.5".CHROMOLITHOGRAPH OF THE HUDSON RIVER DAYLINER "C. VANDERBILT", America, Circa 1870, Depicts the dayliner C. Vanderbilt cruising down the Hudson River on a moonlit night. Dimensions: On paper, 17.75" x 33" sight. Framed 21.75" x 37.5".
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VANDERBILT Gloria (American 20th
VANDERBILT Gloria (American 20th C.): Flowering Gardens Lithograph sight size 23'' x 29'' pencil signed lower right numbered 61/250 lower left metal frame 28 1/2'' x 34''.
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MR. VANDERBILT'S HOUSE AND
MR. VANDERBILT'S HOUSE AND COLLECTIONdescribed by Edward Strahan (pseudonym of Earl Shinn), Boston: Published by George Barrie, 1883-4, four volumes bound in three quarter leather over blue ribbed cloth, with five raised bands, gilt lettering and decoration, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, one of 500 copies, unnumbered, the "Japan Edition," each volume is illustrated throughout with black and white text illustrations, plates of photogravures, chromolithographs, color photochromes with captioned tissue guards and mounted on hard stock, a record of Vanderbilt's New York home and his collections
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Condition:
light wear, slight loss at the extremities, and on the frontispiece of Volume IV there is residual paper on the plate where the tissue guard had once stuck to the plate, some tissue guards with creases, one color plate in Volume I with crease/small tear to hard stock, otherwise near fine condition
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH
GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), "Cat", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered 54/300, 24"h x 28.75"w (sight), 30"h x 35.5"w (frame)
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LIONEL COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM
LIONEL COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM LOCOMOTIVELionel Commodore Vanderbilt steam locomotive classic black new in original box box slightly damaged No. 6-18063. Private collection Oxford MI.
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GLORIA VANDERBILT (NY, 1924-2019)
GLORIA VANDERBILT (NY, 1924-2019) Tulips, oil on panel, initialed lower right, titled, initialed and dated 2006 vero, housed in a heavy black box frame with shadowline, OS: 21" x 17", SS: 18" x 14", fine condition.
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MR. VANDERBILT'S HOUSE AND
MR. VANDERBILT'S HOUSE AND COLLECTIONby Edward Strahan, Boston/New York/Philadelphia: George Barrie, 1883-1884, Holland Edition, number 918 of 1,000 copies, four volumes, containing numerous illustrations, bound in full leather with gilt and silvered lettering, five raised bands, marbled boards and endpapers, aeg
Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Condition:
bumped corners, some scuffs and minor losses to leather, bumped corners, moderate foxing throughout, some scattered light staining and offsetting throughout; volume one with some lifting to leather at one corner
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LIONEL COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM
LIONEL COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM LOCOMOTIVELionel Commodore Vanderbilt steam locomotive blue new in original box No. 6-28024. Private collection Oxford MI.
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George Benjamin Luks
George Benjamin Luks (American/New York, 1867-1933) "Cornelius Vanderbilt Mansion, Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York", ca. first quarter 20th century, charcoal and graphite drawing, unsigned, inscribed with various architectural notations including lower left "sand stone trimmings", sight 9-1/2" x 7-1/4". Glazed, handsomely matted and framed. In 1928, the luxury goods department store Bergdorf Goodman was erected on the former site of the Cornelius Vanderbilt mansion.
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH
GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), "Two Japanese", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt", 30"h x 22.5"w (sight), 37"h x 29.75"w (frame)
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH
GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), "Egyptian Head", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered "298/300", 30"h x 22.5"w (sight), 37.75"h x 30.25"w (frame)
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American School late 19th/early
American School late 19th/early 20th c. "Battle of Mobile Bay August 5th 1864: Admiral Farragut's Union fleet defeating the Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee" oil on canvas unsigned 20 1/2 in. x 29 1/4 in. in a period giltwood frame.
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LIONEL COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM
LIONEL COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM LOCOMOTIVELionel Commodore Vanderbilt steam locomotive red new in original box No. 6-28012. Train in perfect condition damage to box Private collection Oxford MI.
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH
GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), Seated Woman, lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered "AP XXVIII/L", 30"h x 22.5"w (sight), 37"h x 29.75"w (frame)
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH
GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), "Egyptian Head", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered "AP XXVIII/2", 30"h x 22.5"w (sight), 37"h x 29.75"w (frame)
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TWO GREEN-PAINTED SHIP'S
TWO GREEN-PAINTED SHIP'S HALF-HULL MODELS Each with a black and ochre hull on a painted green back plate one is the USS Vincennes and the other is the USS Fairfield. Note: Please see lot 98 for further information on half hulls; and see lot 94 for more information on Captain Daniel Delehanty. Commissioned in August 1826 and built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard the USS Vincennes was a 703 ton Boston class sloop of war that was named after the Revolutionary War battle of Vincennes Indiana. It had a displacement of 700 long tons and a length of 127 feet. Within the first four years of being built it was the first Navy ship to circumnavigate the world. She was decommissioned by the Navy in 1865 and one of the Navy's most widely traveled ships. The USS Fairfield was a sloop-of-war and commissioned by the US Navy and launched in June of 1828 in the New York Navy Yard. It had a displacement of 700 tons and length of 127 feet. In 1833 she was part of the Pacific Squadron and in 1837 she departed for the Brazil station. As a protector for American commerce and interest she guarded against a blockade from Argentina set by French warships. She was decommissioned in 1845. Larger 8 3/4 x 40 in.
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1908 UNOFFICIAL VANDERBILT CUP RACE
1908 UNOFFICIAL VANDERBILT CUP RACE PROGRAM, A SMALLER PROGRAM PUBLISHED BY A NEWSPAPER, ETC, THIS WAS THE FIRST US MAJOR INTERNATIONAL RACE WIN, ROBERTSON IN LOCOMOBILE #16, 5.5 X 8.5, 25 PGS, VG CONDITION.1908 unofficial Vanderbilt Cup race program, a smaller program published by a newspaper, etc, this was the first US major international race win, Robertson in Locomobile #16, 5.5 x 8.5, 25 pgs, VG condition.
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, (AMERICAN,
GLORIA VANDERBILT, (AMERICAN, 1924-2019), GERTA, 1964, OIL ON CANVAS, 30 X 30 IN., HOUSE OF HEYDENRYK FRAME: 41 X 41 IN.GLORIA VANDERBILT (American, 1924-2019) Gerta 1964, oil on canvas signed and dated Gloria Vanderbilt 1964 upper right; titled, dated, and signed verso 30 x 30 in., House of Heydenryk frame: 41 x 41 in. 1964, oil on canvas Dimensions: 30 x 30 in., House of Heydenryk frame: 41 x 41 in. Provenance: Provenance: Hammer Galleries (New York); Private Collection. Exhibitions: Hammer Galleries, New York, Gloria Vanderbilt, Recent Paintings, April 5 - April 16, 1966, cat. no. 13. (Accompanied by exhibition catalogue). Gerta depicts Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Conner, a cousin and friend of Gloria Vanderbilt, the granddaughter of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (the founder of the Whitney Museum), and an accomplished artist herself. Condition: Scattered stable craquelure in white paint, most pronounced in upper half of background.
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH
GLORIA VANDERBILT, LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), "Two Japanese", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered 205/300, 30"h x 22.5"w (sight), 37"h x 29.5"w (frame)
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GLORIA VANDERBILT, SIGNED
GLORIA VANDERBILT, SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Gloria Vanderbilt (American, 1924-2019), "Venus", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered "216/300", 30"h x 22.5"w (sight), 37"h x 29.75"w (frame)
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TWENTY TWO ORIGINAL PERIOD
TWENTY TWO ORIGINAL PERIOD VANDERBILT CUP RELATED POSTCARDS, ALL IN VG CONDITION.Twenty two original period Vanderbilt Cup related postcards, all in VG condition.
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JOHN VANDERLYN (AMERICAN/NEW
JOHN VANDERLYN (AMERICAN/NEW YORK, 1775-1852)John Vanderlyn (American/New York, 1775-1852), "Boat Sketch (Study for 'The Landing of Columbus in San Salvador')", pencil on paper, unsigned, "Kennedy Galleries, Inc." documentation attached on reverse, 11 in. x 8 1/2 in., framed. Provenance: Catherine Vanderlyn; her attorney Judge Augustus Schoonmaker; his daughter Mrs. William Laughton; Fred Johnston, Kingston, NY; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, NY; Schwitz Collection, Franklin, LA
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WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT AND EDWARD
WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT AND EDWARD STRAHAN (B. EARL SHINN 1837-1886) MR. VANDERBILT'S HOUSE AND COLLECTION William H. Vanderbilt (1821-1885) and Edward Strahan (b. Earl Shinn 1837-1886) Mr. Vanderbilt's House and Collection. The Holland Edition. New York, Boston and Philadelphia: George Barrie, 1883-84, 10 volumes, numbered 780/1000, this edition number for Amalia Von Platen Grossman, blue paper-covered boards, 19-1/4" x 13-3/4
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VANDERBILT FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM
VANDERBILT FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM (1913-1917)Adele Sloane Burden (Vanderbilt family) leather photo album (1913-1917), covers from approximately July 26, 1913 - September 22, 1917, containing pasted or tipped in photos depicting travel, leisure, family, outdoor pursuits and sporting, lavishly bound in full red leather by Asprey with its moire endpapers, distinctive gilt decorations, aeg, 12 x 16-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Note: Burden was the daughter of William Sloane and Emily Thorne Vanderbilt.
Condition:
fine condition, a few scuffs to leather
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AFTER VANDERVELDE (19TH CENTURY)
AFTER VANDERVELDE (19TH CENTURY) FOUR PRINTS OF SHIPS INCLUDING AN ENGLISH SECOND RATE OF THE SMALLER CLASS 1670 ENGRAVING: 11 X 17...Framed; Engraved by Tompkins and published by Black & Parry, Feb. 10, 1801 (4) Engraving: 11 x 17 1/2 in. (sight) Provenance: Estate Collection of Albert E. Mitchler, Washington, D.C.
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WILLIAM NOWLAND VAN POWELL
WILLIAM NOWLAND VAN POWELL (TENNESSEE, 1904-1977), AMERICAN PRIVATEER GENERAL PICKERING., OIL ON CANVAS, 16" X 20". FRAMED 21.25” X 25”.WILLIAM NOWLAND VAN POWELL, Tennessee, 1904-1977, American privateer General Pickering. Initialed and dated upper left "WNVP 1970". Titled on custom frame "Privateer Pickering Port of Salem Capt. Jonathan Haraden ...". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 16" x 20". Framed 21.25" x 25". Provenance: David Lusk Gallery, Memphis, Tennessee.Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina.
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JOHANN BERTHELSEN, AMERICAN
JOHANN BERTHELSEN, AMERICAN (1883-1972), "42ND STREET LOOKING EAST FROM VANDERBILT AVE / CHRYSLER BLDG", OIL ON CANVAS, 12 X 9 INCHESJOHANN BERTHELSEN, American, (1883-1972) "42nd Street Looking East From Vanderbilt Ave / Chrysler Bldg", oil on canvas signed lower right "Johann Berthelsen", titled on the reverse oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 x 9 inches Provenance: Garfield Galleries, Orange, Connecticut; Private Collection, Milford, Connecticut; by descent to Private Collection, Orange, Connecticut Condition: 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.
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1904 OFFICIAL VANDERBILT CUP RACE
1904 OFFICIAL VANDERBILT CUP RACE PROGRAM, 10 X 7, 68 PAGES, THIS WAS THE FIRST RACE IN THIS SERIES, DREW INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, WON BY AMERICAN GEO HEATH IN A PANHARD, SOME COVER DAMAGE.1904 official Vanderbilt Cup Race program, 10 x 7, 68 pages, this was the first race in this series, drew international competition, won by American Geo Heath in a Panhard, some cover damage.
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THEODORE VICTOR CARL VALENKAMPH
THEODORE VICTOR CARL VALENKAMPH (AMERICAN 1868-1924) SHIP FULL SAIL AT HIGH SEA Oil on Canvas; 36 x 28 1/2 in. Framed; lower right signed ''T.V.C. Valenkamph''
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AFTER W. S. VANDERBILT ALLEN,
AFTER W. S. VANDERBILT ALLEN, BRITISH 19TH CENTURY, STEEPLECHASE AT HEMPSTEAD FARM, HELIOTYPE, FRAMED, 26 X 28-1/2 INCHESAfter W. S. Vanderbilt Allen, British 19th Century, Steeplechase at Hempstead Farm, Heliotype, Framed, 26 x 28-1/2 inches
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VERNON HERMAN COLEMANAmerican
VERNON HERMAN COLEMANAmerican 1898-1978Alphabet panel depicting two children waving to each other from the bows of facing boats labeled beneath Alice'' and ''Jerry''. Harbor with boats and buildings in the background with alphabet written across the top. Signed lower right ''Vernon Coleman''.Oil on panel 35'' x 71'' sight. Framed.''
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Waterfront Scene Etching by Charles
Waterfront Scene Etching by Charles A. Vanderhoff Charles A. Vanderhoff (American 1853-1918). Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century scene of docked ships on a waterfront with a setting sun in the background etching on paper signed in graphite l.r.; 6 x 11 in. (plate) Property of the Toledo Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund