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Brass and Walnut Tony Paul For
Brass and Walnut Tony Paul For Westwood Lamp Pair, 19"H
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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD NAVY CHECK
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD NAVY CHECK BACKPACKVintage Vivienne Westwood navy and orange check backpack in new condition. No noticeable wear.
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LOT OF 2: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD,BALLY
LOT OF 2: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD,BALLY WALLET BOX CARDLot 1:Large Bi-fold Vivienne Westwood Patent Leather wallet new in box with card and original gift-wrap. Lot 2: Men's Bally wallet with original box and card.
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MINIATURE MALLARD PAIRHorace "Hi"
MINIATURE MALLARD PAIRHorace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969)
Westwood, CA, c. 1930
7 in. long
A miniature pair displaying turned heads, deep bodies, and raised wing tips by one of California's most celebrated decoy carvers.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 367, related carvings illustrated.
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 588, related carvings illustrated.
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MALLARD PAIRHorace "Hi" Crandall
MALLARD PAIRHorace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969)
Westwood, CA, c. 1935
16 1/2 in. long
A slightly turned-head rigmate pair. The hen has a slightly uplifted head.
Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Les Vache Collection, acquired from the Crandall family
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 363, related drake illustrated.
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 581, exact decoys illustrated.
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PINTAIL HENHorace "Hi" Crandall
PINTAIL HENHorace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969)
Westwood, CA, c. 1935
15 in. long
Crandall was an outdoorsman, a taxidermist, and a talented watercolor painter at a young age. After moving California in 1917, Crandall was an engineer on a ferry which shuttled trains across Carquinez Straits before the bridge was built. He built his first decoys using the redwood railroad ties that washed ashore near his home.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Les Vache Collection, acquired from the Crandall family
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 362, related carvings illustrated.
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 585, related drake illustrated.
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THE CRANDALL SLEEPY-EYED
THE CRANDALL SLEEPY-EYED MALLARDHorace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969)
Westwood, CA, c. 1935
15 in. long
One of California's best decoy carvers, Crandall is also considered by some to be its best painter. Born in Rhode Island, the maker originally learned about duck hunting on the Atlantic Coast from his father, who was a market hunter. Crandall was an outdoorsman, a taxidermist, and a talented painter all at a young age.
After moving to California in 1917 in his mid-20s, he found himself in a position to hunt and fish from his own property. Additionally, he had easy access to excellent wood for decoy making. He built his first decoys using the redwood railroad ties that washed ashore near his home.
This rare, and perhaps unique, decoy was made early in Crandall's long carving career and slightly before he was selected to exhibit his carvings on Treasure Island at the World’s Fair in 1938.
The head is in a tucked, resting position and the eyes are carefully painted as thin "sleepy-eyed" ovals. The refined Crandall decoy features are highly articulated from head to tail. The pinched breast draws up to a sharp ridge behind the head before the body flares out to broad hips. The back is adorned with sharp raised wing tips and soft feather detail. The upswept tail is formed with a Crisfield-like chine which continues along the front edge of the underside as well. Exceptional in its totality, this fine Crandall carving distinguishes itself from other examples by the maker with its unique form, early carving style, royal provenance, and fine gunning patina.
Original paint with light gunning wear. Head is slightly loose.
Provenance: Jim Keegan Collection
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 364, exact decoy illustrated.
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 580, exact carving illustrated.
Robert Shaw, “Bird Decoys of North America,” New York, NY, 2010, p. 266, related "McCleery" teal illustrated.
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DAVID MELBY / UNTITLED
DAVID MELBY / UNTITLED (1982)David Melby
(American, 1942-2014)
Untitled , 1982
Hand-colored lithograph on paper
4" x 6"
Pencil-signed, dated, and numbered (#5/50) to the bottom margin. Presented in a metal frame that measures 14" x 18".
Provenance : A private estate in Westwood Hills, Kansas.
Condition
Very good condition. No glass in the frame. The sheet was not removed from the frame.
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CATHERINE MASSARO / SHEEP PIECE
CATHERINE MASSARO / SHEEP PIECE (AFTER HENRY MOORE)Catherine Massaro
(American, 20th/21st c.)
Sheep Piece , 1978
Lithograph on paper
8" x 10 3/4"
A view of sculptor Henry Moore's Sheep Piece bronze, on the grounds of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, executed by KCAI and Utah State graduate Catherine Massaro. Pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered (#21/25) to the bottom margin. Not framed or matted.
Provenance : Provenance : A private estate in Westwood Hills, Kansas.
Condition
Soiling to one corner of the sheet.
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HAROLD ALTMAN / JARDIN (1976)Harold
HAROLD ALTMAN / JARDIN (1976)Harold Altman
(American, 1924-2003)
Jardin 1976
Color etching and aquatint on paper
17 3/4" x 27"
Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered (#141/150) to the bottom margin. Presented behind glass in an archival frame measuring 28 1/4" x 36 1/4".
Provenance : A private estate in Westwood Hills, Kansas; acquired directly from the artist in 1979.
Condition
Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.
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HANLYN DAVIES / TANGLE (1976)Hanlyn
HANLYN DAVIES / TANGLE (1976)Hanlyn Davies
(American, b. 1942)
Tangle , 1976
Color lithograph on paper
24" x 18"
Pencil-signed, dated, titled, and numbered (#25/35) in the bottom margin. Float-mounted behind glass in a metal frame measuring 29" x 22 1/4".
Provenance : A private estate in Westwood Hills, Kansas; acquired directly from the artist in 1979.
Condition
Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.
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JACOB KAINEN / MASQUERADE
JACOB KAINEN / MASQUERADE (1976)Jacob Kainen
(American, 1909-2001)
Masquerade , 1976
Color etching and aquatint on paper
19 3/4" x 15 1/2"
Pencil-signed, dated, and numbered (#21/30) to the bottom margin. Float-mounted behind glass in a frame measuring 34" x 28 1/2".
Provenance : A private estate in Westwood Hills, Kansas; acquired directly from the artist in 1979.
Condition
Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.