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Eagle, Bellamy, Plaque, Carved, Original Paint
John Haley Bellamy (1836 to 1914)
Kittery, Maine (also Portsmouth, NH)
1860 to 1910


Antique Carved Eagle, Bellamy, Original Paint, Kittery, Maine, entire view

This spread winged eagle remains in great original paint.
(H: 6.5", W: 24.5", D: 4.5")

$8,275

475-68


Antique Carved Eagle, Bellamy, Original Paint, Kittery, Maine, left angle view
Antique Carved Eagle, Bellamy, Original Paint, Kittery, Maine, right angle view



Jess Blackstone, Blackburnian Warbler, Bird Carving, Best Paint
Jess Blackstone (1909 to 1988)
New Hampshire
1941


Antique Carving, Blackburnian Warbler, Jess Blackstone, angle view

Carved and pained bird mounted on rock-form base; identified, signed, "JB," "#1," and dated "1941" (H: 1 7/8") The example is pictured and discussed in Birds in Wood and paint, by Joseph H. Ellis, page 130, figure 14.4.
Dimensions: 2" H, 3.75" L, 2" W.

$2,575

176-127


Antique Carving, Blackburnian Warbler, Jess Blackstone, with ruler for scale
Antique Carving, Blackburnian Warbler, Jess Blackstone, face detail
Antique Carving, Blackburnian Warbler, Jess Blackstone, signature detail



Spread Wing Golden Eagle Carving, Black Forest
Attributed to Alfred Stahli (1893 to 1972)
Brienz, Switzerland
Circa 1900
Walnut - SOLD


Antique Carving, Golden Eagle, Circa 1900, Swiss, angle view

A fine example, intricately carved from the solid by a recognized master of "eagle" carvings, powerful bird of prey with outspread wings, open beak and talons, perched on rockery. See Swiss Carvings the Art of the Black Forest by J. Arenski, S. Daniels and M. Daniels, Antique Collector's Club, 2005, page 97.
This carving, in great patina, stands at 16" and is in excellent condition having only two tiny chips confined to tail feather tips that do not distract.

659-22 - SOLD




Eagle, Carved and Gilt
American
Second Half 19th Century


Antique Carving, Eagle, Gilt Decorated, angle view

This example is displayed in standard pilothouse form, perched on a rockery, carved in the round with outstretched head and neck, ready for flight displaying well defined feet and talons, spread wings, incised plumage, and open beak with tongue. The wings appear to catch the soaring draft as if the great American symbol is about to leap into flight. This example remains in good condition; old professional repairs where wings join body; gold over several layers of paint.
(Height: 17"; wing span: 40"; depth (tail to beak): 21.5")

$6,575

816-14


Antique Carving, Eagle, Gilt Decorated, top angle view
Antique Carving, Eagle, Gilt Decorated, entire view
Antique Carving, Eagle, Gilt Decorated, top view



Eagle, Cast Iron
American
Second Half 19th Century - SOLD


Antique Cast Iron Figure, Eagle, angle view

This example with outstretched and turned head, perched on rockery, features a wonderfully oxidized surface with traces greenish-blue, almost verdigris paint.
(Height: 5"; wing span: 10.5"; depth: 4.25")

384-27 - SOLD




Large Carved Cat on Base
Circa 1946

Antique Carving, Cat on Base, left angle view Antique Carving, Cat on Base, right angle view

Large carved cat similar to old Egyptian sculptures. Mahogany. Measures 20.5-inches by 6-inches. Done by "Millie the Chisler" in Michigan, a known carver who was featured in some of the local newspapers.

$2,600

125-18




Standing Lion


Antique Carving, Standing Lion, angle view

19th century, carved standing lion. Wonderfully executed. Walnut. Measures 8-inches by 8.5-inches. From the Garabish Collection.

$725

125-4


Antique Carving, Standing Lion, reverse angle view



Carved Horse on Platform


Antique Carving, Horse on Wheeled Platform, Painted, angle view

Measures 25.75-inches in height, 26-inches in width and 11.5-inches in depth.

$7,500

125-40


Antique Carving, Horse on Wheeled Platform, Painted, left side view
Antique Carving, Horse on Wheeled Platform, Painted, with ruler for scale
Antique Carving, Horse on Wheeled Platform, Painted, right side view
Antique Carving, Horse on Wheeled Platform, Painted, horse off platform view
Antique Carving, Horse on Wheeled Platform, Painted, head detail



Cat Sitting on Brick Wall
Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Antique Carving, Cat Figure, Sitting on Brick Wall, left angle view Antique Carving, Cat Figure, Sitting on Brick Wall, right angle view

Carved cat sitting on a brick wall with one paw up and tail down. Glass eyes. Unpainted. Measures 9-inches by 5.5-inches.

$1,450

125-10




Bird with taxidermist eyes...
Cork, Tin And Paint
Anonymous


Antique Carving, Bird Figure, Taxidermist Eyes, angle view

As depicted, with painted body, painted tin beak and legs. Generally excellent with only minor imperfections.
(Height: 8.5"; length: 9"; width: 3".)

$765

124-85


Antique Carving, Bird Figure, Taxidermist Eyes, reverse angle view
Antique Carving, Bird Figure, Taxidermist Eyes, with ruler for scale
Antique Carving, Bird Figure, Taxidermist Eyes, rear angle view



Standing Lion
Late 19th to Early 20th Century


Antique Carving, Standing Lion, Furred Mane, Painted, angle view

Carved and painted folky lion with furry mane, whiskers and rope tail. Measures 11-inches by 12-inches.

$1,100

125-11


Antique Carving, Standing Lion, Furred Mane, Painted, side view



Sitting Cats
By Bradley & Hubbard


Antique Doorstops, Painted, by Bradley and Hubbard, entire views

Dimensions: 7.375-inches by 4.875-inches.
Condition very good.
Ref P. 112, "The Doorstop Book" By John & Nancy Smith.

$835
533-21

$835
533-22




Three Carved and Painted Swallows in Flight


Antique Carving, Swallows in Flight, Group of Three, Painted, entire view

Condition: minor chips, two birds have repairs.
Dimensions of each: approximately 6 by 5-inches.

$675

514-172


Antique Carving, Swallows in Flight, Group of Three, Painted, with ruler for scale



Cast Iron Bear Doorstops
Late 19th – Early 20th Century



Two black painted cast iron doorstops. Unusual form. Was pictured in American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone by Jean Lippman. Measures 4.5-inches by 5.5-inches by 3-inches.

$1,550 for the pair

125-1




Painted Bird
On Tree Trunk - SOLD


Antique Carving, Bird on Trunk, Painted Decoration, side view

Carved and painted bird rests on mock tree trunk. Bird measures 6-inches in height, and the stand measures 12-inches in height.

125-16 - SOLD




Folk Carving of a Bird
Anonymous
Painted - SOLD


Antique Carving, Bird, Folk Art, Painted, angle view

Carved and painted three dimensional bird, possibly a Thrush, there is a signature or monogram in black paint on the bottom. The surface is good with a nice patina; typical little dings and wear including beak...as depicted. There is no restoration and the bird measures 8-inches in length. (Height: 3.25"; width: 1.75".)

171-58 - SOLD



If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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