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Chippewa Bandolier
Beaded Canvas
Floral Design
Circa 1895
44-Inches
A Chippewa thread sewn beadwork on canvas bandolier bag with wonderful sweeping floral imagery...
The work done in translucent green, amber, pea green, greasy yellow, pinks, cobalt; light blue, amber, rose, red white heart and corn yellow, against white seed bead ground. Pouch bordered with black velveteen and double-zigzag beadwork, cane beaded loops with green yarn tassels. The condition is very good with only minimal bead loss. (Tight detail images depicting areas of loss available by request.
Price: $3,600
232-7
Relief Carved Plaque
"He Leadeth Me"
Circa 1862-1900
Carved of pine...the eagle surmounted by "HE LEADETH ME" and surrounded by crisply chiseled stars is perched on crossed flags centering the American shield behind which are crossed arrows; all against a punch-decorated ground. The inner molded frame is analogous to carving with outer frame being applied; frame is decorated with undulating leafy branches. He Leadeth Me was written by Joseph H. Gilmore in 1862. Great dry patina.
Price: $6,250
121-142
Escutcheon
Brigadier General Edwin S. Greeley
10th Connecticut Infantry
Oil on canvas escutcheon for Edwin S. Greeley (1832 - 1920) Brevet Brigadier General United States Army, served with the 10th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment from October 1861 until April 1865, commanded 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, XXIV Corps from May 1865 to June 1865 when he was mustered out of service. The 10th Connecticut saw considerable action during the war. The escutcheon displays Greeley's various insignia of rank and cap devices, Corps flags, a history of the Regiment, various GAR and veteran's medals, a central medallion with the Connecticut arms, in a period, probably original, gilt and gesso frame, "Copyright 1883 / A. & N. E. Co." is hand printed in the reverse, there are two repairs to the canvas and in-painting in the area of the pennants. (32 ¼-inches x 37 ½-inches framed, 24 ¼-inches x 29 ½-inches view.)
Price: $4,350
536-18
Watercolor Painting of British Naval Uniforms
Dimensions: 22.75 by 29.5-inch frame, 15 by 21.54-inch sight-size.
Price: $6,350
335-74
Painted Massachusetts Militia Knapsack
Circa 1800 - 1820
A canvas militia knapsack, with overall black paint, iron red trim, and ochre lettering "No. 29 / RAYNHAM / INFANTRY." Retains elements of the original shoulder straps and fittings as well as unpainted backing.
Dimensions: 14.25-inches by 14.25-inches.
Price: $2,550
232-125
Winston Churchill Toby Mug
Dimensions: 5.25-inches high, 4.25-inches wide, 3.75-inches deep.
Price: $225
RF
Large Bronze Plaque of Tolstoi - SOLD
Dimensions: 17.5 by 22-inch plaque, 13.5 by 17.75-inch bronze.
232-119 - SOLD
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. We published another example these pages-November 2005.
Price: $8,500
232-46
Rare Parian Bust
George Peabody (1795-1869)
Attributed to Worcester
In excellent original condition with height of 12-inches
Peabody, veteran of the War of 1812, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of the Peabody Institute at South Danvers, Massachusetts. (Now Peabody, Massachusetts) See The Parian Phenomenon by Richard Dennis; figure 670.
Price: $1,075
232-116
Liverpool Jug
Transfers of...
American Ship and "Philadelphia," Eagle...and More
Liverpool jug with black transfers; one side has the ship Philadelphia with polychrome decoration, in full sail; flying a 16 star (and stripes) American flag and RW&B pennant with PHILADELPHIA printed beneath; on the other side is a transfer of Hope holding an anchor and gazing out to see at a ship under full sail flying an American Revolutionary War jack, beneath her is a bouquet; under the spout are the initials WEM in a wreath and beneath that is an American eagle with 15 stars. Restoration to spout; A palm sized piece of the spout area was broken and restored. Also, a pie shaped -inch by ¾-inch by 1-inch piece constructed of epoxy. Height: 10.25-inches.
Price: $6,945
505-17
Jacob G. Bauman (Active circa 1870)
Firehouse Memorial Picture-Tribute to Firefighters
Signed on lower right: J.G. Baumann, Artist
Detroit, Michigan, Circa 1870
Features an eagle perched atop the stars and stripes shield with a banner reading “Liberty and Prosperity” above the heat and fiery light of a conflagration...and a firefighter rescuing a child
Oil on canvas
Little is known of the life and work of Jacob Baumann, Arthur Hopkin Gibson, in Artists of Early Michigan, A Biographical Dictionary of Artists Native to or Active In Michigan 1701-1900 (Detroit, Michigan, 1975) page 47, offers only scant information: Jacob Baumann was an amateur artist working in Detroit, who studied at the German-American Seminary in Detroit during the year 1875. His only other known work, depicting the old Tollgate at Gratoit and Mack Streets in Detroit is known from a photocopy in the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library, mentioned in the Detroit News, July 26, 1925, The Metropolitan Section, Page 5.
This unusual painting commemorates the life of a heroic firefighter...The central design-composed of a flag, helmet, floral wreath and accouterments-appears to be painted from life. Other vignettes include a steam engine, a firefighter rescuing a child, and a stack of firefighter’s equipment including a coiled hose, hook, trumpet, leather belt labeled Red Jacket”; helmet with badge also labeled “Red Jacket” along with “4” and “J.P.”, the American flag, and a bouquet of flowers. The two vignettes of firefighting activity were probably inspired by the popular series of lithographs by Currier and Ives from the 1850s and early 1860s entitles “The Life Of A Fireman.”
Literature: American Expressions of Liberty (Mingei International Museum, 1996) and will appear in American Visions of Freedom and Liberty (Virginia Historical Society.) Also, The Billy Pearson Collection of American Folk Art, by David A. Schorsch.
The picture, mounted in a custom frame has been relined and there is minor in-painting. (29-inch x 35-inch view area; overall: 35-inch x 41-inches.)
Price: On Request
232-53
A Fine And Rare Watercolor
Volunteer Fireman...in parade uniform
Philadelphia
Circa: Late 1840's
This scarcely encountered format depicting a young firefighter in his parade best parade uniform holding a trumpet containing flowers signifying that the trumpet was presented. (Dimensions: 13.75 x 17.75 inches framed; view area: 5.5 x 9.5 inches.)
Price: $12,750
505-26
Outstanding, Large, Brilliant
Czar Alexander and Queen Alexeievna
Paper Mache Snuff Box
Remaining in spectacular original condition with brilliant paint; centered by Czar Alexander and his wife depicted with eagle placing wreaths on their heads.
The Cyrillic inscriptions on columns relate to war and peace. Dated 1814...the year that the Army of Russia and allies entered Paris forcing Napoleon's abdication.
Price: $2,075
232-124
Liverpool Pitcher With Portrait
Cornwallis While Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marques of Cornwallis served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1798 to 1801. The pitcher features a portrait of Cornwallis in uniform flanked by Victory and Justice with military trophies enclosed in a wreath of laurel and oak leafs, on the other side is a map of Ireland. Beneath the spout is another wreath around the phrase "SUCCESS / TO THE / YEOMANRY." The yeoman cavalry were a volunteer force made up of what today would be considered the upper middle class. The pitcher probably belonged to a veteran of the campaign against the French invasion of Ireland in support of the 1798 rebellion. Height: 7.5-inches.
Price: $3,850
232-69
Harry Truman
Autographed Photograph As President with Cabinet
Circa 1949 - SOLD
Black and white photograph of President Harry Truman and his Cabinet c.1949; autographed by each member and Truman, including Dean Acheson, Maurice Tobin, Julius King, Charles Brannan, John Snyder, etc; signed Harris & Ewing in white in lower right corner; excellent condition. Measures 16.25-inches by 11.5-inches.
913-5 - SOLD
Painted Tin Tray
"Death of Admiral Nelson"
Large rectangular tray with central decoration copy of Samuel Drummond's "Death of Nelson" in oils; inverted onion shape cut out handles; gilt and painted leaves around outer border; English, probably Regency period; some bends along edge, noticeable loss of paint in central image and inner border, losses on outer border. Measures 30-inches by 22-inches.
Price: $975
232-21
Centennial Celebration
Single Shot Cast Iron Cap Pistol
Stevens, 1776-1876
Cast iron cap pistol; one side of grip marked "1776," the other marked "1876;" some traces of gold paint; trigger and hammer work great; some light surface rust, overall very good. (Approximately 5-inches in length.)
Price: $165
110-300
Tammany Badge
Very rare and colorful Democratic Badge from the turn of the last century; TAMMANY Hall New York City Democrat Ribbon or Badge. On the reverse of Indian medallion: "Saratoga, N.Y., 1898. Democratic Emblem, State of New York." Exceptional condition.
Price: $350
ACD
OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING AMERICAN TROOPS ENGAGED IN BATTLE
Major General Zachary Taylor
Circa 1847 - 1850
Although unsigned and undated, this heroic painting depicts Major General Zachary Taylor (on white horse) at the Battle of Buena Vista (22 - 23 February 1847). The background depicts troops advancing under cover of artillery while the foreground depicts Taylor and another mounted officer directing the battle. More artillery sets up on their flank. An officer shown with these artillerymen bears a strong resemblance to period depictions of Captain Braxton Bragg. It was the timely arrival of Bragg's "Flying Artillery" that saved the day for the Americans.
Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850) was known as "Old Rough and Ready" because of his down to earth style. At the time of the Battle of Buena Vista he had already defeated the Mexican army at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma and had captured Monterrey. Despite being stripped of many of his best troops by Winfield Scott and disobeying Scott's orders to remain on the defensive, Taylor continued his advance into Mexico. At Buena Vista he encountered and, though outnumbered 4 to 1, defeated a Mexican army commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Taylor became the Whig candidate for President of the United States in 1848. Though he did not win a majority of the popular votes, he did win enough Electoral votes to defeat his two opponents. Taylor's term in office was cut short by his untimely death, possibly due to cholera, in 1850.
The painting has been handsomely executed. The artist used a considerable amount of glazing to render the background, as well as the faces and uniforms. This contributes to the remarkable depth and clarity of the painting. The color is superb, from the soft pinks and blues of the sky and the subtle browns and greens of the undulating hills to the oiling smoke of the cannon and the nuanced shading of the wind-whipped flags. It is clear that the artist did not allow enough drying time between glazes; as a result there is a degree of craquelle across the surface of the painting. In spite of this, the painting is so well rendered and pleasing to look at that the craquelle blends into the background.
The painting, which measures 26-inches by 36-inches, retains it's original stretcher; the picture has been cleaned; there is no other restoration; the gold leaf frame is period and appropriate, however, we are not certain if it is actually original to the painting.
Price: On Request
232-26
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