Unidentified Dramatic Portrait of Young Man
Anonymous, graphite on paper
Probably Ohio
Circa 1830's
May be inspired by works by one or more of the five Ohio portraitists such as Seevers or Root-stylistic differences may be viewed within Arthur and Sybil Kern and Peter and Leslie Warwick's article published within Magazine Antiques, August 2007, titled Four Ohio Nineteenth Century Folk Artists. Also, the same publication; February 2008, an update titled More Ohio Faces by the same authors. The work is mounted within what appears to be the original simple walnut frame with later "old red" paint; the poplar backboard and glass look to be correct. (Overall: 14 1/8 by 21.5-inches; view area: 11.25 by 18.5-inches.)
Price: $5,500
501-3
Looking Glass
Mahogany, gilded wood, string-inlay and gesso on wire
Uniquely American, New York
Circa 1790-1800
With a decidedly American personality, excelling in vertical proportion, festooned with flowers and foliage and no English cognate...this example remains in a seldom-encountered high state of originality. Centering the graceful high tightly scrolled molded and carved crest ornamented with Tudor roses is the beautifully executed carved and gilded urn with wheat and floral stocks artistically arranged; beneath which is mounted a molded oval medallion boss. A bead molding is applied to the frames outside edges with the carved and gilt sight edge molding glued to the inside edges. A simple string inlay centers the inner and outer moldings. The crest with a single line inlay is butted and glued to the top of frame edge; secured by blocking and straps with the outstanding elaborate transitional Rococo scrolled base and corner scrolls likewise butted and secured against the frame. The surface of this mahogany veneer on white pine mirror appears to be original and has a rich patina. Probably New York City or Albany. (Height: 64-inches; width: 24 3/8-inches.)
Price: $16,500
621-78
Three Outstanding Limoges Porcelain Portrait Plaques
Depicted are David Haviland, founder of Haviland & Co., his wife Mary Miller Haviland, and their oldest son Charles
Signed Fortin...and dated 1846 and 1848 - SOLD
These exquisitely painted porcelain plaques are portraits of David and Mary Haviland and their son Charles; signed "Fortin" and dated 1848 and 1846 respectively. Haviland senior is holding a calling card with his name on it. The piece is approximately 14.75-inches x 10.75-inches and is unframed. The portrait of Charles, the oldest son who eventually took over the company, is in a frame with a 13-inch circumference. A note on the reverse indicates that he was 6 years old when the portrait was done. The portrait of Mary Miller Haviland is also circular, approximately 10-inches around, in a 12-inch x 12-inch gilt frame. A framer's label on the reverse has a blue ink inscription "Painted 1848 - Limoges / France / Great Aunt Mary Miller." A small white envelope with an address label for Miss J. Miller, La Grange, Illinois identifies Mary Miller Haviland as "...My Great - Great Aunt..." The plaques are in excellent condition with only a slight loss of color from the dress of Mary Haviland just above the bottom of the frame.
570-24 - SOLD
Watercolor Portrait on Paper
Gentleman
Circa 1815 - SOLD
The eglomaise matte and frame appear to be original.
(Overall: 6.25 by 4.5-inches.)
501-16 - SOLD
Watercolor Portrait
Compared to the work of Frederick Mayhew
Possibly Massachusetts
First Quarter 19th Century
Painted on paper; fine condition.
View area: 3.75-inches by 3.25-inches.
Price: $1,450
DRH1
A Most Agreeable Gentleman
By Erastus Salisbury Field (1805-1900)
Oil on canvas
Circa 1832...
Painted during the artists early period when he produced his most original and effective likenesses; this confidently handsome subject holding a book is easy to live with. The work has bee relined and re-stretched all else fine with only the most minor touches mentioned for accuracy. View area is 29.5 by 23.25-inches; add 2.5 inches for modern yet appropriate frame.
Price: $24,500
570-1
Pair Children's Portraits
Pastel on paper in period frames
Circa 1810 - SOLD
Portrait of a young boy wearing a dark blue velvet dress and holding a fox-like dog, and a young girl in a dark blue dress wearing a gold bracelet and holding a flower. Approximately 19.5-inches x 16-inches framed, view area approximately 15.5-inches x 12-inches.
297-24 - SOLD
Elaborate Cutwork
Nautical Theme...schooners and ships-of-the-line surrounded by vines and basket weave decoration
19th Century
This approximately 12-inch by 9.5-inch elaborate white paper cutwork features schooners and ships-of-the-line surrounded by vines and basket weave decoration. There are also female figures beside anchors, perhaps representing a waiting sweetheart and Hope, and forts. In the center medallion are two cupids holding hearts and a laurel wreath over the letters G. W. S. "God bles [sic] the Saeman [sic] on the Sae [sic]; The Landsman on the Land" is written in Gothic letters in the bottom margin. The white paper is mounted on another sheet of paper that appears to have been coated in black ink. The piece has been folded in half horizontally and vertically. There are a few small tears along the outer border, none of which appear to affect the image. There are also a few areas where the cutwork is missing, most noticeably on one of the initials with the other missing pieces being insignificant. The paper is toned and there is some foxing. The piece is in a period frame in brown paint with wooden bosses in each corner.
Price: $7,250
SG218
Superb And Fine Circa 1807 Anti-Slavery Mezzotint
Scroll reads...Slave trade Abolished 1806
A scarce example of significant importance...
In 1780 Parliament passes an Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, however it was 1806 before England made the trade in slaves illegal. It was 1834 before slavery was abolished throughout the British Commonwealth.
This polychrome print on glass was produced and exported to the United States promoting the anti-slavery cause...encouraging America to follow England's lead in abolishing the slave trade. The United States did follow suit in 1808, passing legislation that ended the lawful import of slaves. The failure to ban the trafficking of slaves completely is one of the many factors that led to the great tragedy of the American Civil War.
This print is mounted in a very good period frame that is probably original and measures 16 by 12 inches; view area of 14 by 9.75 inches. The rare example features the figure of Liberty holding an American flag and Africa holding a spear while dressed in a combination of native and Roman garb. In his right hand is a paper titled "SLAVE / TRADE / abolished / 1806". The background depicts a landscape intended to capture the wilderness of both continents. An alligator/crocodile and a thatched roof hut flank the figure of Africa. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin's profile portraits are on the plinth supporting a column around which is coiled a serpent that is obviously an allusion to the tempter in the Garden of Eden. Directly behind him and the figure of America is a bucolic lake, hillocks and open sky. A panel at the bottom of the print has the words America and Africa under the appropriate figures; "Published Aug. 20, 1807, by W.B. Walker; 4 Fox and Knot Court, Cow Lane, London."
There are neither chips nor any flaking in the print. The colors are strong and true. The glass is in excellent condition.
Price: $8,500
RS457
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