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BIRDS EYE VIEW OF SAN
BIRDS EYE VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCOFramed "Birds Eye View of San Francisco / 1854". Published Henry Bill New York. Map view of San Francisco as seen from Nob Hill looking down. The most important buildings and landmarks are identified. This view is very soon after the Gold Rush of 1849. There are seven different printings of this view (1850, 1851, 1852, 1854, 1855, 1856, 1857). Henry Bill was a Connecticut based publisher. Dimensions: (sight) 9.25"h x 16.5"w; (framed) 14.75"h x 22"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $50.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
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Creasing (horizontal and vertical) and toning. Did not examine out of frame. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
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MAP, BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF THE CITY
MAP, BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO After W. Vallance Gray and Charles B. Gifford (American, 1830-1882) "Bird's Eye View of the City and County of San Francisco, 1868," photo-offset lithograph reprint, overall (with frame): 23.25"h x 29.25"w
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A LOUIS LE BRETON 1850 VIEW OF
A LOUIS LE BRETON 1850 VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCOA Louis Le Breton 1850 View of San Franciscochromo-lithograph, hand finished in colors; published by Auguste Bry, Paris: 1850.16 x 21in sheet (41 x 23cm)
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MAP, VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCO,
MAP, VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCO, FORMERLY YERBA BUENA After Bosqui Eng. & Print. Co. (American 19th century), "View of San Francisco, formerly Yerba Buena in 1846-47," photo-offset lithograph reprint, overall (with frame): 23.25"h x 29.25"w
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BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF CORONADO
BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF CORONADO BEACH, SAN DIEGO BAY AND CITYlithograph, glazed and framed; published by H.S. Crocker & Co., 1887; drawn by E.S. Moore Dimensions: Frame: 22 1/4 x 29 in. (56.5 x 73.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Personal Collection of Ed Hardy, San Francisco Antiques Connoisseur and Cognoscente Condition:
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JAMES MCBEY, CALIFORNIA(Scottish,
JAMES MCBEY, CALIFORNIA(Scottish, 1883-1959)
View of San Francisco, 1941, signed lower left "James McBey" and inscribed lower right, watercolor and ink on paper, 12 x 19 in.; unframed, matted
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Note: During WWI, the McBeys came to the United States for safety purposes. The family relates a story that James McBey was arrested as a spy and questioned when it was reported that he was doing a panoramic sketch of the port of San Francisco (see lot 4108536). This watercolor is dated from the same period.
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hinged in, light toning
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LOUIS MACOUILLARD CALIFORNIA
LOUIS MACOUILLARD CALIFORNIA CITYSCAPE, SAN FRANCISCO &...Louis Macouillard (California, 1913-1987) small acrylic on board or paper painting of San Francisco with the sun rising or setting over the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background and the Marin Hills rising in the distance. Signed lower right. Kerwin Galleries, Burlington, CA labels affixed to backing. Housed under glass in a speckled giltwood frame with ivory mat and grey reveal. Sight: 4" H x 5 1/4" W. Frame: 9 1/4" H x 11 3/16" W. Biographical Note: Macouillard was born in San Francisco and graduated from Polytechnic High School and the California College of Arts and Crafts followed by further study at the Art Students League in New York. Returning to his native city, he became art director for the Velvetone Poster Company and maintained a studio on Hotaling Place. He began painting mostly watercolor scenes of San Francisco during the 1930s. During WWII he served in the Navy in the South Pacific and produced many artworks of that area which were featured in a six-page spread and cover of the October 1943 issue of Life magazine. As well as fine art, his work includes book illustrations and the designs of two U.S. postage stamps (Daniel Boone & San Antonio). (Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940," via askART)
Condition:
Overall very good condition, not examined out of frame.
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Phillips F. Lewis (1892-1930
Phillips F. Lewis (1892-1930 Oakland CA) Sunset in the Estuary
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JAMES MCBEY(Scottish, 1883-1959)
JAMES MCBEY(Scottish, 1883-1959)
World War II Era View of San Francisco, California, 1941, inscribed lower right "30 December 1941/..perfect days", with a possible self portrait to the far right, ink and ink wash on seamed buff paper, laid on canvas and stretched, 13-1/2 x 104 in.; contact paper laminated wood frame, 16-1/8 x 106-3/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Note: During WWI, the McBeys came to the United States. The family relates a story that James McBey was arrested as a spy and questioned when it was reported that he was doing this panoramic sketch of the port of San Francisco. McBey included naval ships in his depiction which apparently was strictly forbidden.A label verso indicates that by 1968, this drawing was in the possession of Arthur J. Loeb, the brother of Marguerite Loeb McBey.
Condition:
some minor stains, abrasions, some points of restoration
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M. MARIGONDA SAN FRANCISCO CA
M. MARIGONDA SAN FRANCISCO CA SKYLINE PAINTING United States,1974Modern take on a post-impressionist style depicting the San Francisco skyline.
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View of Naples Bay with Vesuvius
View of Naples Bay with Vesuvius Smoking in the Distance 8.5'' H x 15.5'' W
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PHOTOGRAPH, WILLARD ELMER WORDEN
PHOTOGRAPH, WILLARD ELMER WORDEN Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 5.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 16.75"w
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NELS HAGERUP (SAN FRANCISCO, CA,
NELS HAGERUP (SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 1864-1922) OIL ONNELS HAGERUP (San Francisco, CA, 1864-1922) oil on canvas, San Francisco Bay at sunset with a tall ship. Signed lower left. Image measures 12" x 18". In a wood frame; 15" x 21" overall.
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WILLIAM LEMOS OIL ON
WILLIAM LEMOS OIL ON CANVASWILLIAM LEMOS (California, 1861-1942) oil on canvas, "San Francisco Bay," nocturnal harbor scene with tall ships and sailboats. Signed lower right, titled lower left, 18" x 30" (image), 23.25" x 35.25" (frame).
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F.M. HOVEN "SAN FRANCISCO
F.M. HOVEN "SAN FRANCISCO COLLAGE" 1965F.M. Hoven (20th C) framed " San Francisco Collage" 1965 Cityscape with Golden Gate Bridge in black and white mosaic on a painted red background on board. Framed measuring 25" in height by 35" in width. Signed on verso "F.M. Hoven 6-16-65". In overall good condition, all measurements approximate.
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Francisco di Marino (1892-1954)/The
Francisco di Marino (1892-1954)/The Bay of Naples/oil on board, 23.5cm x 33.5cm
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Charles Bowen Sims (American,
Charles Bowen Sims (American, 1904-1993); Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA, vintage fishing scene landscape; oil on canvas; 24" x 36"; signed lower left.
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SAN FRANCISCO CABLE CAR & STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CABLE CAR & STREET SCENE, 1963 American, 20th century. "Looking Down California Street in Chinatown, San Francisco" -1963, color pencil. Signed with monogram and dated lower right. Approx. 15" x 17" (frame), 7.25" x 9.25" (sight)
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JOHN F. CHAMBERS BAY LANDSCAPE
JOHN F. CHAMBERS BAY LANDSCAPE PAINTING United States20th CenturyImpressionist depiction of boats in a bay beside areas of deep green foliage and tall trees.
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Four American City Views, D.
Four American City Views, D. Appleton & Co., New York City, NY 1872/73 CITY OF CLEVELAND, CITY OF DETROIT, NEW ORLEANS & GOLDEN GATE (SAN FRANCISCO) each a hand-coloured steel engraving each framed 13.2 x 16.25 in — 33.5 x 41.3 cm
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Jade Fon A.W.S. (1911-1983
Jade Fon A.W.S. (1911-1983 Bakersfield CA) Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz San Francisco
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Veerakeat Tongpaiboon (Thailand/San
Veerakeat Tongpaiboon (Thailand/San Francisco, Contemporary) "San Francisco City in Red", oil on canvas, 30" x 40", signed and dated lower left "Veerakeat 2000" and titled on the reverse. Presented in a contemporary pine frame.
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LEROY NEIMAN, SAN FRANCISCO -
LEROY NEIMAN, SAN FRANCISCO - CITY BY THE BAY 1992 LeRoy Neiman (American/ New York, 1912-2012). "City by the Bay" -1992, serigraph. Pencil signed and numbered 4 of 265, framed.
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FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF A SAILBOAT
FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF A SAILBOAT ON THE BAY With impressed mark of photographer Fred Thomas.
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HELEN K. FORBES (1891 - 1945):
HELEN K. FORBES (1891 - 1945): SAN FRANCISCO BAY-ALCATRAZwatercolor on paper signed lower right 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches sight; 18 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches fame Condition:
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PHOTOGRAPHS, IMAGES OF MARIN AND
PHOTOGRAPHS, IMAGES OF MARIN AND THE BAY AREA (lot of 9) Images of Marin and the Bay Area, photographs, each unsigned, largest overall (with frame): 20"h x 24"w
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NELS HAGERUP OIL ON CANVASNELS
NELS HAGERUP OIL ON CANVASNELS HAGERUP (San Francisco, CA, 1864-1922) oil on canvas, San Francisco Bay at sunset. Signed lower left. Image measures 10" x 15". In a gilt wood frame; 16" x 21" overall.
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Charles Dorman Robinson
Charles Dorman Robinson (1847-1933 San Francisco CA) Twilight on the Sacramento River
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View of Laguna Beach (Crescent Bay)
View of Laguna Beach (Crescent Bay) oil on canvas. 22'' H x 28'' W.
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Oil on canvas Helen Louise Conser
Oil on canvas Helen Louise Conser (California/Oregon, 1899-1980) attributed, San Francisco Bay Landscape with Golden Gate Bridge in background, framed; as-is condition- General marks and age wear, minor tear, scratches, rubbing, flaws, and losses. Possible restorations; sight L 21 1/2" H 27 1/2" (Approx.)
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BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE CITY OF
BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE,framed map, dated 1876. Published by J. Stoner, Madison, WI. After Joseph Warner, artist. Charles Shober & Co., Chicago, lithographers. Shows harbor with boats, docks, streets. Sight size 25" x 35", overall with Victorian carved wooden frame, probably original, 33 3/4" x 44". The print shows tan lines as well as two small holes on the left side. Frame shows alligatoring, a chip to the lower right.
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WORK ON PAPER, SAN FRANCISCO,
WORK ON PAPER, SAN FRANCISCO, 1849 "San Francisco, 1849," gouache on paper, signed "Verleger" lower center/right, titled lower center, 20th century, overall (with frame): 12"h x 15.5"w
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VIDAR, Frede, (American,
VIDAR, Frede, (American, 1911-1967): San Francisco, California Golden Gate Bridge from Marina District, Oil/Board, sight size 14'' x 22'', signed lower right, dated 1950 lower left, signed and titled verso. Original frame 19.5'' x 27.75''.
CONDITION: Abrasion in roof
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''Looking Down Broadway S.F.''
''Looking Down Broadway S.F.'' unframed watercolor on paper. paper size: 18'' H x 24'' W.
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Viking (20th century) San Francisco
Viking (20th century) San Francisco cityscape ink and gold leaf signed lower right 8 3/4" x 11 1/2"
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View of Southern Port (French,
View of Southern Port
(French, 1600-1682)
26 x 38 1/2 inches.