Blue Painted Box
19th Century
Measures 11.75-inches in height, 25.5-inches in width and 12.75-inches in depth.
Price: $2,900
EAS423
A Fine and Rare Two-Sheet Waiter
In the Tradition of Oliver Filley's Tin Shop
Bloomfield, Connecticut - SOLD
This painted tin over sheet iron tray with raised flaring rolled wire rim and soldered joints was made in the neatest manner and confidently decorated. The decoration is clearly attributed to the Connecticut Filley shop. For similar examples see American Painted Tinware-A Guide To Its Identification, Volume III; by Gina Martin and Lois Tucker. (17.75 by 12 3/8 by approximately 1-inch.)
552-2 - SOLD
Masterful and Important Ice Fishing Decoys
The artist's works are inspired, successful...and his alone
His ability to capture fundamental details of each species created easily identifiable fishes having fluidity of movement and folk appeal
By Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)
Cadillac, Michigan
Peterson, a self-taught folk artist extraordinaire, whose life was centered within nature and the out-of-doors. He created works that are stylistic representations of fishes and other forms. His knowledge of the natural world, experience as an outdoorsman, and considerable talent inspired realism in carving and a painting style that was his own. Recognized as among the most important makers of functional spearing decoys; he also created other forms, all inspired by nature, some functional while others were merely decorative.
At first glance, many of his decoys may look alike, however, upon close examination and comparison it becomes evident that there are differences. The individual personalities of each creation are not only resultant of each being handmade, but rather the artist's progression through five periods of transition. Although his decoys always captured the essence of each species, his attention to detail, body and tail shaping, paint quality and placement of eyes changes during his nearly fifty years of production.
The current record for a Peterson spearing decoy is held by Guyette and Schmidt is in excess of thirty thousand dollars; more than forty-seven thousand dollars for a plaque. See page 44 of Decoy Magazine, March/April 1990 for a ten world record brown trout by Oscar Peterson at $18,700.00.
Featured are three examples, two published within Beneath The Ice-The Art of the Spearfishing Decoy by Ben Apfelbuam, Eli Gottlieb and Steven Michaan.
Ice Fishing Decoy
Considered to be the artist's finest known trout carving
Brook Trout by Oscar Peterson, 9-inches
Cadillac, Michigan
Circa 1935
The best painted surface with tack eyes, carved mouth, and metal fins.
Literature: Beneath The Ice, page 78, no. 59.
Ice Fishing Decoy
A Fine Yellow Perch by Oscar Peterson, 6-inches
Cadillac, Michigan
Circa 1935
With great attitude, paint, carved eyes and metal fins; perfect original condition.
Literature: Beneath The Ice, page, 70, second.
Ice Fishing Decoy
An Outstanding Sucker by Oscar Peterson, 8-inches
Fine original condition.
Price: $19,750 the lot...
SHF349
Brainerd and Armstrong 12 Drawer
Walnut Victorian Spool Cabinet
Circa 1880's
Our cabinet has 12 glass front drawers each displaying a different colored thread. Spool cabinets were found in stores from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. They were specifically built to display thread and other sewing notions in an attractive manner. Over the years they have become highly prized by collectors and are used for both decorative and utilitarian purposes in modern homes.
Dimensions: 43.25-inches high by 18.25-inches wide by 17.875-inches deep.
Price: $1,800
250-17
Tiger Maple Treen Spoon
Measures 8.25-inches in length.
Price: $425
EAS425
Rare, Possibly Unique Fire Related Liverpool Pitcher
Unique under glaze painted hand-tub...
Probably Produced At The Herculaneum Pottery
Late Eighteenth Century
This outstanding 9.5-inch pitcher features a large transfer of Washington and Franklin before a map of the United States on one side, the initials W over NP wreathed in grapevines and a Herculaneum-type eagle beneath the spout; of special interest is the previously unseen 18th century hand tub fire pumper on the other side. The pumper is hand painted in black under the glaze and is surrounded by a transfer of boughs and flowers. There are no apparent chips, cracks or repairs and only some light scattered stains. The glaze has a tight overall crackle that spirals upward as expected on old Liverpool pieces.
Price: $16,500
RS487
Man's 19th Century Tin Anniversary Bow Tie
Dimensions: Tie- 7.25-inches by 3.5-inches; 5.25-inch diameter.
Price: $1,500
795-142
Wonderful Mocha Pitcher
Measures 6.875-inches in height.
Price: $2,650
SCL12
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