Watercolor
A View Of An Iron Ore Blast Furnace
And its situations...
Possibly Saratoga County, NY
Nineteenth Century
Probably drawn on location, this notable composition records in a meticulous style the architecture, landscape plantings; mill buildings and domestic buildings of the period. Dominating the center is the mine rail and mill building. The work suggests that the artist may have received some instruction in drawing; notable is the compositional detail. Pleasing blue and green foliage hues...the animated horse drawn carriage, perhaps driven by the mill owner; horses and cattle add to the delight of this picture as do the tiny birds flying within the horizon above the mountainous range. The scene has not been positively identified, however it is hypothesized that the image depicts an iron ore blast furnace and its community at Saratoga County, New York. In the horizon is possibly the Southern Adirondacks of Saratoga County. (Frame: 17.75 x 13.75 inches; view: 15.25 x 11.5 inches.) The work has been lightly cleaned and properly mounted within a gilt frame of the period.
Price: $4,675
417-66
Pen and Ink Calligraphy
"GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF AMERICA"
Eagle With Breast Marked "Freedom"
Jackson, Crogan, Harrison, Bainbridge
Respectfully inscribed to Columbia's
free-born sons by the writer
August 20th 1822
A, Maclaurin
There are two four-line poems surrounded by names of War Of 1812 heroes including Porter, Ripley, Hull and Jones. Minor soiling and toning, all else fine.
(Dimensions: 21.75 by 32-inches framed; 29.375 by 19.25-inch view area.)
Price: $2,495
232-126
Portrait of a Boy with Red Hair Holding a Buggy Whip
Oil on Canvas
Early 19th Century
Oil on canvas, unsigned portrait of a young boy of about 5 with auburn hair parted in the middle and bright blue eyes, he is wearing a dress open at the waist to reveal his white pantaloons and decorated with three rows of buttons down the front and a row of buttons running down each shoulder and sleeve; he is holding a buggy whip, a red curtain is draped behind him and opens to reveal a landscape view. The painting is in an ogee giltwood frame. The canvas is unlined and there are no obvious repairs, the frame has some areas of flaking in the gilding. The painting was acquired in a Southern auction where it had been consigned by a member of the Pickney family.
Dimensions: 19.5-inch by 24-inch view area, 30-inch by 25.25-inch frame.
Price: $14,500
517-6
Prior Portrait of a Handsome Young Man
Oil on artist board in painted frame
Sight size: 11.25 by 15-inches, add 5-inches for grain painted frame.
Price: $5,975
573-4
Portrait of Zebulon Pike
Oil on Canvas-board
Circa 1906 - SOLD
Oil on canvas-board portrait of early 19th century soldier-explorer Zebulon Pike. Pike is featured in the central medallion with "NOVEMBER 1806 GEN'L PIKE EXPLORER USA 1806" beneath and a flag, bugle, and drum above. On one side of the portrait are gold miners, while on the other soldiers battle Indians, and in the background Pikes Peak and Mt. Rosa can be seen. The painting is signed with a monogram and date "A & B Co / Nov 1906" in the lower right corner. The board is marked Bainbridge Board Number 80 on the reverse.
Dimensions: 36-inch by 29-inch view area, 39.25-inch by 32.5-inch frame.
536-1 - SOLD
Vibrantly Colored Theorem
Basket of Fruit
Watercolor on Velvet
A watercolor on white velvet, with a yellow basket of fruit, including grapes, cherries, melon, pear, lemon, etc. The theorem is signed "M. J. Howe" in the upper left in ink. The velvet is toned, and has some foxing and grayish stains, which are noted for accuracy. There is also a bright area near signature, perhaps caused by a cleaning attempt, but no apparent tears or holes.
Dimensions: 19.75-inch by 15.5-inch frame, 16-inch by 12-inch view area.
Price: $3,450
BAI-73
Drawing of the Greene-Pulaski Monument
Savannah, GA
Circa 1830 - 1850 - SOLD
Beautifully rendered pencil drawing on paper of the Greene - Pulaski obelisk in Savannah, Georgia with Christ Church in the background. The drawing is inscribed at the bottom "Pulaski Monument - Christ Church / Savannah Georgia." At some point a quarter-inch of the bottom margin was cut to accommodate framing; the piece remains with the work and may be easily reattached-uniting the title line with the drawing then installing within an appropriate frame. There is some foxing, but no other damage. The frame and glass are period. The frame measures 15.25-inches by 13.25-inches, and the view area measures 13.25-inches by 9.5-inches.
231-13 - SOLD
A Large...and lovely
Double Portrait-Interior Scene
First quarter 19th century
Probably England
The attractive sitters posed within a comfortable and well appointed room obviously within a grand home. A period depiction of architecture, furnishings and fashion popular during the early nineteenth century. Note the neoclassical costume, the woodwind musical instrument and sheet music; she with an open book; Regency furnishings and a magnificent floor covering...a wonderful look at sophisticated 19th century social and material culture. The work is mounted within a period birds eye maple frame with gilt liner that appears to be original.
(Frame: 23 x 20.25 inches; view: 15.75 x 12.75 inches.)
Price: $2,675
310-69
Michigan Central Railroad
With Wagner Sleeping Car and Steam Engine
Oil on canvas
Circa 1870-1880
A Michigan Central train powered by a steam engine runs in front of a dramatic waterfall, possibly Niagara Falls. Two men stand in the opened doors of the U.S. Mail car. A city bathed in sunlight lies in the distance.
The relined painting is in excellent condition and is mounted on its original stretcher. The picture has been expertly cleaned and has minor in-paint in clouds above the waterfall and on and above building next to the waterfall; other very minor scattered areas of in-painting. Images captured under black light are available. (24-inches high by 39.5-inches wide.)
The Michigan Central Railroad was originally incorporated in 1837 to establish rail service between Detroit, Michigan, and St. Joseph, Michigan. The railroad later operated in the states of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois in the United States, and the province of Ontario in Canada. Starting in about 1867, the railroad was operated as part of the New York Central Railroad, which later became part of Penn Central and then Conrail. With the 1998 Conrail breakup, Norfolk Southern now owns much of the former Michigan Central tracks. The Michigan Central Railroad operated passenger trains between Chicago and Detroit mostly. These trains included both express and local trains. Some trains were forwarded over the Canada Southern Railroad to Buffalo and New York City. That service appeared to begin in the late 1860's.
The 4-4-0 steam locomotive in the painting is most commonly known as the "American" type because of the large number of this type that were produced and used in the US. In the Whyte notation, "4-4-0" signifies that it has a two-axle bogie, or truck, to help guide it into curves, and two driving axles coupled by a connecting rod. Almost every major railway that operated in North America in the first half of the 19th century owned and operated locomotives of this type. For reference, by 1872, 60% of Baldwin's locomotive construction was of this type, and it is estimated that fully 85% of all locomotives in operation in the USA were 4-4-0s. Interestingly, the famous Civil War locomotive named The General was a 4-4-0.
The locomotive pictured in this painting was likely made sometime during the period of the late 1850's through about 1880. At the end of that period, the 4-4-0 locomotives were made to use coal (with a straight stack) versus the wood burning ones similar to that in the painting. Starting in the 1880's, production ceased as locomotive manufacturers began production of much larger, more powerful engines.
Webster Wagner invented and put in operation his first drawing room or "palace car" in 1867. This car and its comforts of home became popular with tourists and earned Wagner quite a fortune. The company became the second largest builder of sleeping cars in the United States. The Wagner Palace Car Company of Buffalo, New York was located at Broadway and Bailey and covered 35 acres. The company survived until 1900 when The Pullman Palace Car Company bought its major competitor.
Price: $17,500
608-1
Sheraton Fluted Looking Glass
With original mirrored glass
Measures 18.5 by 11-inches.
Price: $495
384-13
Queen Kamamalu of Hawaii (1802-1824)
Wife of King Kamehameha II
Oil On Canvas
Anonymous
This outstanding and rare image of the beloved Queen is after John Hayter's famous 1824 lithograph, and is nearly identical in detail. The portrait was painted circa 1824-1830. A very similar example can be found in the collection of Iolani Palace, Oahu Hawaii. The portrait remains in excellent condition with only typical aging; very scattered and minor surface abrasions. When purchased, it was mounted on Masonite which, has been professionally removed. The picture measures 12 by 9-inches. At the time of purchase the painting was mounted on Masonite, but has since been professionally removed with no damage or alteration to the painting. In addition, there was note affixed to the verso which reading "purchased from JPT Armstrong (President of Belding Corticelli Co), New London, CT 1942". The portrait, measuring 9 by 12-inch site size displays exceptional as is (without frame), or is ready to be border lined, stretched and installed within a period frame.
Queen Consort Victoria Kamamalu was born in 1802. She was the wife of Liholiho, who ruled Hawaii as King Kamehameha II after his father, King Kamehamehathe Great died.
In 1823, five years after taking his throne, Kamehameha II (Liholio) and Queen Kamamalu set sail for London, England aboard the English whale ship L'Aigle on November 27. Everyone in his party came down with measles, for which the Hawaiians had no immunity. Liholio's favorite wife, Queen Kamamalu, died in London on July 8, 1824. Heartbroken, Liholio also died on July 14. Their bodies were returned to Hawaii for burial, and Liholio's ten-year old brother Kauikeaouli became Kamehameha III
In 1824, John Hayter, noted British Painter, painted portraits of Hawaii's King Kamehameha II and Queen Kamamalu in London shortly before they died there of measles.
Price: $15,000
363-1
Hudson River Valley
Anthony's Nose
Late 19th Century
Oil on canvas - SOLD
This work rendered in a soft palate remains taught on its original stretcher; the frame appears to be original, all else fine.
Frame: 22 x 28 inches; View: 17.5 x 23.5 inches.
191-204 - SOLD
Handsome Gentleman
Pastel on paper
Circa 1821
A competently rendered portrait mounted within a modern yet complimenting frame. The work remains in fine bright condition with a tear at upper left corner as depicted. (Frame: 18.5 x 22 inches; View: 14.5 x 18 inches.)
Price: $4,200
DCT-37
Pen and Ink
Civil War Barracks
Depicted are log cabins within a landscape felled of trees before a mountainous range. Six of the cabins are anonymously identified by numerals one through six. Folds, creases and losses. The work is mounted within a gilt frame of the period that measures: 17.25 x 9.75 inches.
Price: $1,250
347-10
19th Century Schoolgirl Watercolor Map
Measures 22.25 by 16.5-inches.
Price: $4,250
347-15
Mallard Hen and Drake
Oil on Canvas
Last quarter, 19th century
Peaceful waterfowl; the work remaining in fine untouched condition.
The frame appears to be original and measures 23.5 by 33.5-inches; view area: 17 by 27.25-inches.
Price: $4,950
931-15
Small Girl with Rooster
Circa 1840-50
Western New York origin. Oil on canvas. Round painting with round frame. Primitive. Girl’s head and body disproportionate and at odd angle. Painting has a 12-inch diameter.
Price: $2,175
125-32
Gilded And Painted Mirror
English Or American
Circa 1800-1820
The concave frame receives the continuous round molding quartered with carved, gesso and gilt ring and foliate decoration. The frame is surmounted with an eagle on rocky-mount having sea serpent and foliate decoration balancing and completing the upper crest while perpetuating the marine theme as sometimes encountered. All elements including glass and backboard are original; great old surface with nary an imperfection sans a small crack that was long ago glued. Height: 38.25-inches; width: 28.5-inches.
Price: $6,250
333-73
Veneered Looking-Glass
Probably London
Circa 1710
Pine with walnut veneer. Measures 24.5-inches in height and 12.5-inches in width.
Price: $2,800
621-30
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