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Lot # 13
CONFEDERATE PAINTING OF SOLDIER AND NURSE WITH DAUGHTER, OIL ON PANEL
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19th century, unsigned; 17.75 x 16 in.
Lot # 36
MINING SCENE BY ARNOLD RONNEBECK, LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER
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Arnold Ronnebeck (German, 1885-1947), titled Gem Mining Co., Colo., signed and dated '32 l.r., with title and edition number 1/25 l.l.; 13.5 x 8.5 in.
Lot # 37
LANDSCAPE BY JAMES SCORSE, OIL ON PANEL
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James Scorse (American/Oklahoma), titled The Old Mine l.l., signed l.r.; 23.5 x 17.5 in. with label on verso showing name of artist, his address, title of work and medium.
Lot # 42
AUDUBON PRINT, WHITE HEADED PIGEON BIEN ED.
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Original Audubon "Bien" Edition of male and female White Headed Pigeon, hand-colored stone lithograph on unwatermarked paper. Credit on lower left corner of sheet reads Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S. F.L.S., with Bien credit at lower right reading Chromolith by J. Bien, New York 1860, Plate No 280. Unframed sheet size ht. 39.5, wd. 26.5.
Lot # 58
GRAINED AND PAINTED OHIO BUILT-IN WALL CUPBOARD
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American, found in a Manchester, Ohio, cabin, ca 1835-1845, a one piece probably built-in cupboard with molded trim around the case, raised panel doors, green stained sides and grained upper and lower doors; ht. 85.5, wd. 43.75, dp. 17.25 in.
Lot # 67
NORTH CAROLINA TEA ROOM TRADE SIGN
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North Carolina, ca 1922. A two-sided painted wood tea room sign reads Old Dutch Tea Room. A copy of the history of this tea room is included with the sign, and printed in From Seven to Seventyfold: A History Of The Babtist Church Wadesboro; North Carolina 1847-1950, pgs 45-46; ht. 13, lg. 110, dp. 1.50 in.
Lot # 69
PORTRAIT OF JOHN BROWN AND LITERATURE BY EDWIN GARNET RILEY, OIL ON BOARD
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Edwin Garnet Riley (African American, 1880-1966), a folk art portrait after the oft reproduced photograph from 1859, with added landscape and housed in oval, stenciled frame; 32.75 x 27.5 in. (sight), 40 x 35 in.
Edwin Riley, Pittsburgh native, initially was engaged in Social Service work but was somewhat of a Renaissance man in his extracurriculars. Working as an author, poet and painter, Riley's articles were published regularly in the Pittsburgh Press.
Most of Riley's literary work was abolitionist in nature, and he self-published several pamphlets and books, including A Tribute to John Brown, a book included with this painting. An excerpt from A Tribute - Men have called him a fanatic and perhaps he was. Any individual who scorns the hypocrisy of his age and follows in the path of truth - who rears his temple in the unclouded clime of the ideal, is usually thought to be a fanatic. Yet, the fruits of any civilization and the progress of mankind, are but the result of fanatical intent.
A photograph of the artist's son standing before the painting, a biography of Riley from The History of Titusville, and a pair of signed books published by Riley, including A Tribute to John Brown are included with this lot. An interesting painting and group of material from an individual influenced heavily by and on the fringes of movements such as the Harlem Renaissance.
Lot # 72
BLACK FIGURES WITH HAMMERS FOLK ART TOY
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American, ca 1900, pair of carved and painted wooden black figures, wearing bowler hats and holding sledge hammers. Each takes turn hitting the center block when manually rocked back and forth; Approx. ht. 13, wd. 19 in.
Lot # 73
AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLK ART SCULPTURE
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A ca 1900 terra cotta head folk art sculpture of an African American; ht. 9 in.
Lot # 89
JAMES THOMAS POINDEXTER KENTUCKY FOLK PORTRAIT
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Kentucky portrait, oil on canvas, of a boy within landscape holding a flower basket and hat, signed and dated James Thomas Poindexter 1864, l.r. ; 41 x 32.5 in.
James Thomas Poindexter (1832-1891) was born in Christian County, KY, and was married at the age of twenty. He and his wife relocated to Evansville, Indiana, where he launched his professional career. The Evansville Museum of Fine Arts and Historical Society hold several examples of his work. Although Poindexter spent a brief period in New Orleans and Granada, the majority of his active career was spent fulfilling commissions in Kentucky and Indiana, where Evansville is a bordering town.
Lot # 90
STILL LIFES BY AMERICAN SCHOOL ARTIST, PASTEL ON PAPER
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A pair of still lifes by American School Artist, unsigned; each approximately 15 x 19 in.
Lot # 122
SEAL OF PENNSYLVANIA NEEDLEWORK
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A ca 1900 Asian export needlework of the seal of Pennsylvania. Constructed of silk and metallic threads on silk, and reads at top Pennsylvania, and in banners of lower area Virtue Liberty and Independence. In a gilt gesso frame; 20.5 x 25 in. (w/o frame), 28 x 32.5 in. (w/frame).
Lot # 123
LIBERTY AND UNITY EMBOSSED LEATHER WALLET, CA 1778
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American, ca 1778, embossed leather wallet with geometric borders, reads Liberty on outer cover and Unity on interior, opening to two compartments, both with serrated flaps. From the collection of the late William H. "Bill" Guthman of Connecticut, museum consultant, author, collector, and dealer in colonial and federal-period historical Americana, was one of the country's leading authorities in the field; 7 x 5.5 in. (open), 3.5 x 5.5 in (closed).
Lot # 127
G.G. EUBANK, 13TH KENTUCKY CAVALRY, SPENCERIAN DRAWING AND FAMILY RECORD
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A hand-colored Spencerian drawing on wove paper, featuring a spread-winged eagle and 28-star U.S. flag motif, symbols of Liberty and Union, as written below the illustrations, with G.G. Eubank's military record written in calligraphy at the top of the document, Co. D 13 Ky. Cav./ From Oct. 27 1863 / To Jan. 11 1865, and certification of Eubank's marriage to Elizabeth Griffin, Aug. 19, 1858 at Kato, Pulaski County, KY. It also includes a record of the birth and death dates of members of the Eubank Family, and two pairs of crossed bayonets drawn below; 22 x 28 in. (sight), framed and glazed, 26 x 32.5 in.
There is an Oliver P. Eubanks, Co. D, 13th KY Cav. who served from 12/23/63 through 1/10/65, but HDS has no records for a G.G. Eubank, Co. D, 13th KY Cav. In the summer of 1863, the 13th KY Cav. formed and immediately went into active duty to protect the area south of Lebanon, including the Cumberland River, Creelsborough and Celina, Obey's River, Wolf River, Cynthiana, Liberty, Canton, and Roaring Springs. It participated in the Battle at Saltville, VA October 2, 1864. With the expiration of the term of service, the 13th KY was mustered out on January 10, 1865.
Lot # 134
INDIAN HEAD HOOKED RUG
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American, early 20th century, wool and cotton. An Indian wearing a headress, in a modern frame; 17 x 15 in. (w/o frame).
Lot # 143
AMERICAN FOLK ART CANE
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An American, early 20th century, extensively carved folk art cane from a single piece wood. The bottom has carved frogs circling the cane, followed by circling, alternating pigs and horses. Above that is a carved snake circling around the cane, followed by another row of horses circling the cane. Above that is a carved woman wrapped around the cane, and above that is a column of women with men standing on their heads. Above that is another column of women with men standing on their heads. However in this row, the figures are dressed more ornately. Above that is a row of carved hearts and harps, and below the handle of the cane is a row of carved hearts, anchors, and crosses. Original stained finish; 35.25" long.
Lot # 164
HERSCHEDE TALL CASE HALL CLOCK
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American, Cincinnati, Ohio, ca 1925, a Herschede tall case hall clock, weight-driven, with five chimes in rounded hood case of oak; ht.80, wd. 21.5, dp. 13.5 in.
Lot # 165
GRAND KNABE PIANO
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American, stenciled on fallboard, Wm. Knabe Co / 1837, early 20th century, a grand piano in highly figured mahogany, with stamped number "77125", pierced and impressed, "Wm. Knabe & Co/Baltimore", and a cast metal signifying, "Knabe Gold Metal Piano" adhered to the soundboard. With an associated piano bench; piano, ht. 40, wd. 58.5, lg. 75.25 in.
Wm. Knabe & Co. manufactured pianos in Baltimore, Maryland, from mid-19th century until the early 20th century. Knabe is currently a line of pianos manufactured by Samick Musical Instruments, a company with factories in several Asian countries.
Lot # 166
BALDWIN GRAND PIANO
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American, ca 1900, a Baldwin grand piano in mahogany with "Baldwin / Cincinnati" on fall board, raised lettering, "Acoustic Patented Construction" on soundboard, and Baldwin trade mark in low relief; ht. 38.5, wd. 57, lg. 65 in.
Lot # 200
VENETIAN SCENE BY H. FIELDSETH, OIL ON CANVAS
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H. Fieldseth, titled San Giorgio on verso, signed and dated 1878 l.r.; 19.5 x 35.5 in. and housed in a stenciled frame.
Lot # 203
ITALIAN VIEW OF NAPLES BY M. MAUTON, GOUACHE ON PAPER
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M. Mauton (Italian, 18th-19th century), titled Villa Reale l.l., signed l.r.; 13 x 16 in.
Lot # 206
LANDSCAPE BY FRANK ENGLISH, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
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Frank English (American, 1854-1922), signed l.r.; 15.25 x 20.5 in.
Lot # 217
FRENCH LADY LIBERTY BY GEORGES CLAIRIN, PASTEL ON PAPER
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Georges Clairin (French, 1843-1919), signed and dated 1916 l.l; 17 x 14.75 in. with inscription on verso in French, translated as follows: Georges Clairin, From a contest of French Artist, Officer of the Legion of Honor...French artist who know and does not forget all of the good that the American artists have contributed to their French comrades. 1916, G. Clairin...Georges Clairin, member of the Free Artist Society Officer Legion...a French artist who said don't forget all the good, and the good which Georges Clairin artist American supported the French society.
Lot # 219
LANDSCAPE BY GEORGE HERBERT MCCORD, OIL ON CANVAS
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George Herbert McCord (American, 1848-1909), signed l.r.; 7.5 x 13.5 in. Predominantly a landscape painter, George Herbert McCord studied at the Hudson River Institute and was part of the second generation of Hudson River Valley painters.
Lot # 221
PORTRAIT OF LADY ANGELA CASWELL BY JOHN KING, OIL ON CANVAS
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John King (British, 1788-1847), titled Lady Angela Caswell on verso, signed J King l.l. and dated 1840; 24.5 x 29.75 in. and housed in decorative gilt and gesso frame.
Lot # 233
NARRATIVE SCENE AFTER BARTOLOME ESTEBAN MURILLO, OIL ON CANVAS
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Bartolome Esteban Murillooil (Spanish, 1618-1682), titled Los Ninos de la Concha unsigned; 30.25 x 35.5 in. and housed in ornate gilt frame.
Lot # 254
CONTINENTAL WOOD AND COPPER BOWL
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A Continental, 17th century, wooden bowl (possibly an alms bowl), all hand-worked, carved decoration with an applied copper trim around perimeter, and copper disk in center decorated with a shield and fleur de lis motif; ht. 3.5, dia. 11 in.
Lot # 255
SWEDISH WOODEN TANKARD
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A Swedish tankard, 19th century, constucted of wooden staves with iron bands; ht 14, dia 8 in.
Lot # 308
TOPOGRAPHICAL BRITISH ESTATE ENGRAVINGS BY JOHANNES KIP
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Johannes Kip (ca 1653-1722) early etching and engraving created between 1717-1722. Printed on 18th century laid paper and with margins as printed for "Britannia Illustrata". Note: Britannia Illustrata, or Views of Several of the Queen's Palaces, also of The Principal seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain, Engraved on Copper Plates. London 1707, 1708/9, originally etched by Kip, after views by Leonard Knyff, James Collins, David Lockley, James Simon, Wenceslaus Hollar, Henry Winstanley and others. At a later date Kip produced both the drawings and the etchings. Britannia Illustrata is among the most important English topographical publications of the 18th century; each, 13.75 x 18.75 in.
Lot # 317
FAMILLE VERTE CHARGER WITH EXOTIC BIRDS
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Chinese export, porcelain charger with intricately incised enameled exotic birds and insects among colorful foliage, painted marked with six characters; dia. 17.5 in.
Lot # 334
TWO-PANEL SCREEN WITH MUSICAL TROPHIES
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American/English, 19th century, fabric-covered hand-painted screen with two panels, with musical trophies depictions imitating the paneled walls of a Louis XV interior; ht. 43 in.
Lot # 358
THAILAND IRONSTONE PRAYING FIGURE
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Thailand, early 20th century, stoneware angel figure from Northern Thailand with underglaze iron decoration, done in the Sukatai-style; ht. 25 in.
Lot # 360
THAILAND IRONSTONE PRAYING FIGURE
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Thailand, early 20th century. Angel figure from Northern Thailand. Stoneware with underglaze iron decoration, done in the Sukhothai-style. ht 25 in.
Lot # 363
WOODEN COFFER WITH DURGA FRIEZE
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19th century, black painted coffer with gold gilt stenciling of mythological scenes on both sides of box and stylized gold gilt design around trim, top opens with round iron pull, interior original red paint; ht. 8, lg. 25, wd. 9 in.
Lot # 364
THAILAND IRONSTONE TEMPLE ORNAMENT
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Thailand, early 20th century, stoneware architectural temple ornament from Northern Thailand, with center carved Buddha and underglaze iron decoration, done in the Sukatai-style ht. 42 in.
Lot # 366
THAILAND IRONSTONE WARRIOR ON ELEPHANT
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Thailand, early 20th century, stoneware elephant with human guardian figures, with underglaze iron decoration. based on a 15th century Sukhothai style. ht. 17, lg. 19 in.
Lot # 391
JUDAICA ETROG BOX AND MATCHING UNDER TRAY
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20th century, lemon-shaped Etrog box of .950 silver having an elaborated repoussé tooled design of grapevines, supported by a footed sterling under plate with wide rim of same elaborate repoussé design, marked with contemporary hallmark by master Indonesian silver smiths; ht. 5.5, lg. 10, wd. 7 in; total silver weight 29.19 ozt (1340 g).
Lot # 411
BIBLICAL NARRATIVE BY MARC CHAGALL, COLORED LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER
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Marc Chagall (French, 1887-1985), titled Bible Series, signed l.r.; 14 x 10.75 in.
Lot # 423
ABSTRACT BY MOSHE KUPFERMAN, MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
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Moshe Kupferman (Israeli, 1926-2003), signed, dated 77 and numbered 28/30; 22 x 30 in.
Lot # 430
ABSTRACT BY SAM GILLIAM, SILKSCREEN ON PAPER
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Sam Gilliam (American, b. 1933), titled Deep, signed l.r. and numbered 4/16, with label on verso; 20 x 26.5 in.
Lot # 433
ABSTRACT BY JOAN MIRO, LITHOGRAPH
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Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983), titled Star Scene and signed in plate; 13 x 21 in.
Lot # 436
MARILYN MONROE, LAST SITTING BY BERT STERN
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An enlargement from an original transparency of Marilyn Monroe's famous Last Sitting, by Bert Stern, exhibited in December of 1979 at the Boris Gallery of Photography in Boston, MA, pigment die on Japanese paper; 28.5 x 30 in., laid down on foam core board, 32.5 x 34 in. overall. The original transparency measured 2.25 x 2.25 in.
Lot # 438
PORTRAIT BY MAX WEBER, COLORED WOODBLOCK ON PAPER
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Max Weber (Russian, 1881-1961), signed l.r.; 4.25 x 2 in. (sight), 24.75 x 20.75 (framed).
Lot # 439
PORTRAIT BY PABLO PICASSO, DRYPOINT ON PAPER
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Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), titled Portrait of Max Jacobs, unsigned; 8.25 x 6 in. with additional papers stating one of three, drypoint, block #802 to 8 and Eau Forte Originale Portrait of Max Jacob and Picasso's signature.
Lot # 441
FLORAL MOTIF BY LOWELL BLAIR NESBITT, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
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Lowell Blair Nesbitt (American, 1933-1993), titled Opal Iris, signed on verso; 26 x 26 in. and inscription on verso:Opal Iris - '82, 26" x 26", L. Nesbitt, © New York, 1982.
Lot # 444
JOHN DICKINSON (AMERICAN, 1920-1982), GALVANIZED STEEL TABLE
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American, 1970s console table. A galvanized steel table in the form of a draped table with cloth folds and a one inch brass band on the skirt's edge. A brass plaque with artist's signature and Roman numerals XLII is found on the skirt; ht. 30, wd. 36.25, dp. 20.25 in.
John Dickinson is considered to be one of the most innovative and original American designers of the 20th century, working predominantly with the neutral color palette of plaster, tin and steel. Dickinson was able to use industrial materials with a sense of humor and playfulness. This table is an example of work made by Dickinson at the pinnacle of his career.
Lot # 455
MID-CENTURY GLASS BRASS AND LUCITE TEA CART
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American, ca 1950-1960. Glass, lucite and brass tea cart; ht. 36, wd. 30, dp. 18 in.
Lot # 456
ALESANDRO-DESIGNED ALTAR TABLE
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Designed by Alesandro for Baker Furniture, late 20th century, with faux malachite finish, scrolled overhanging top and upright end supports; ht. 34.75, wd. 64, dp. 16 in.
Lot # 1
COOLEY OF SPRINGFIELD, MA INSCRIBED HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE
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A daguerreotype portrait of a lady seated, holding a small album or daguerreotype case in her left hand, wearing a wedding ring on her finger and a patterned shawl on her shoulders, with Jan. 17th, 1852 scratched along the lower left perimeter where the plate meets the mat, and again scratched along bottom left and right corners under the mat, Cooley Springfield stamp on mat, half plate, housed in full case.
Lot # 2
HALF-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER AND SON
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A daguerreotype portrait of a mother holding her young son in her lap, half plate, housed in full case.
Lot # 11
QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A YOUNG SIGN MAKER
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A remarkable daguerreotype image of a young man holding his paint brushes and a recently painted sign which reads Dr. Glasier's Office Upstairs, ca 1840s, quarter plate, housed in full case.
Lot # 21
TWO GURNEY, NY SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPES
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One of a young girl with finger curls. In a pressed paper case. The other a young gentleman. In "The Calmady Children" Union case [Krainik 129].
Lot # 22
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A MESSENGER DISPLAYING A HAT FILLED WITH ENVELOPES
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A daguerreotype portrait of a messenger dressed in a thick fur coat, holding a large hat filled with several envelopes in his left hand and a horse whip and single rein in his right, ca 1845-1846, sixth plate, housed in a full case.
Lot # 23
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF BABY RECLINING ON LOVESEAT
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A beautiful daguerreotype portrait of a baby reclining, ca late 1840s, sixth plate, housed in a full case. This image was deaccessioned from the Hallmark Collection.
Lot # 34
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE IN FAUX TORTOISE SHELL CASE
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Three women photographed in horizontal format. Case is book form, leather spine, and "marbled" leather "boards" resembling tortoiseshell, gilt edges.
Lot # 40
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF STERN MOTHER AND BOY WITH APPLE
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Mother and boy with piercing eyes. She with gilt jewelry, mounted in embossed leather case.
Lot # 60
HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
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With seated mother in calico dress beside daughter standing, both with hand-tinted cheeks. Housed in an embossed leather case.
Lot # 67
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE AND TINTYPE GROUP PORTRAITS
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Lot of 2. Both in English style mats. One later tintype of gentleman and three ladies posed in early auto (in photographer's studio). Mat and preserver added later. Second is horizontal view in half-case type frame, hanger missing, outdoor view of two gentlemen and three ladies. There is also a half pressed paper case with the pillow that doesn't match the frame, no case for the tintype.
Lot # 70
SIXTH PLATE ENGLISH-STYLE AMBROTYPE OF TWO GENTLEMEN AT THE BEACH, PLUS
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Lot of 5, including ambrotype, turn-of-the-century family photo album, quarter plate embossed calf case with gilt highlights, a heavily damaged sixth plate daguerreotype, and a sixth plate mat. The men in the ambrotype are wearing boaters (hats), popular around the turn of the century as summer headgear. The leather ankle boots also probably date to this period. One gentleman wears a black armband.
Album is 4.75 x 5.5 in. Photographs are arranged in groups: 10 houses; 7 "people" images, one of which appears to be a school class photo; 3 dogs and a cat; a horse-drawn wagon; and one more "people" shot - a child in a sandbox. The paper for all of these is 3.25 x 4.75 in., and the image is developed with a circular or oval mat to leave the image focused in that circle. A few are square prints, most are circular. The architecture appears to be northeastern; and one dog is standing in snow.
Lot # 72
HALF PLATE TINTYPE OF FAMILY IN AMERICAN COUNTRY LIFE UNION CASE
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With husband, wife, small boy, and baby seated in front of country backdrop. Housed in American Country Life Union Case.
Lot # 74
TWO QUARTER PLATE TINTYPES FEATURING SAME BOY, ONE WITH DOG
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Tintypes featuring boy with mother on one side and same boy in classic pose holding dog's head on other side of double case. With gilt buttons and jewelry in both photographs. Back with patent date 1856.
Lot # 76
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A HIKER WITH WALKING STICK AND BACKPACK
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Wearing hat and boots, with subtly hand-tinted cheeks, mounted in embossed leather case.
Lot # 79
ALBUM OF SIXTEENTH PLATE TINTYPES, INCLUDING PORTRAIT OF CAT
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Lot of 88 gem-sized tintypes. Album is 3.25 x 3.5 in. leather with raised equal-armed cross. Spine has gilt designs and Album. Page edges also gilt. All portraits of people except the last.
Lot # 82
TWO BRADY-STYLE DAGUERREOTYPE CASES
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Both sixth plate, one with dag, the other only contains mat and cover glass. Both with horizontal design of lyre on front, plain backs.
Lot # 83
THREE UNUSUAL-SIZED PHOTOGRAPH CASES
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All pressed paper; one 3 x 4.25 in. and two 4 x 4.5 in. First with geometric and foliage design, other two same with geometric design on one side, grapes on the other. One case also has quarter plate tintype of a girl and her dog.
Lot # 88
CDVS OF W.H. WOODRUFF, J. FISK, PLUS,
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lot of 4, includes finely posed portrait of Woodruff wearing winter overcoat with cap and holding his hat and gloves in hands, imprint of C.D. Fredricks, N.Y. with blue 2 cent Washington Proprietary stamp, PLUS half length portrait with printed identification along bottom margin Col. James Fisk, Jr. Pencil inscription on reverse, Fisk involved in spectacular 19th cent. Murder of wealthy socialite., PLUS 1852 Bank Check Signed by Jacob Westervelt, 3.5 x 7" dated Feb. 5, 1853, with slightly light but clear signature of Jacob Westervelt, New York City mayor from 1853-55, AND a handbill on Special Train to Niagara Falls, 6 x 12.5" issued to passengers on the train from Buffalo to Niagara Falls, warning them not to get off the train at any but the last stop, and giving details of how to avoid being taken in by con artists and being overcharged for services.
Lot # 97
ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFIED AS EMMANUEL GARRISON, CO. K, 22ND OVI
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An albumen photograph copied from an ambrotype, housed in a period gilded decorative walnut frame, with old ink tag on reverse that reads Emmanuel Garrison / 22 OVI Co K / Taken / at Memphis Tennessee / he was wagon master of / Engineer Department, with last bit of corner torn; 7.75 x 9.5 in., matted, framed, and glazed, 12.5 x 14.5 in.
Emmanuel Garrison enlisted in August 1861 and mustered out November 1864, having seen service at Ft. Henry, as well as Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, and Little Rock. At some point, Garrison was apparently detached for duty with the Engineer Department. The 22nd OVI was originally organized as the 13th Missouri and later credited to the Buckeye State.
Lot # 98
PHOTOGRAPH OF EDWIN BOOTH,
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lot of 2, including portrait of Edwin Booth and photograph of unidentified gentleman.
Lot # 105
1887 PHOTOGRAPHER'S MEDAL IN CASE WITH TWO PHOTOS OF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Lot includes bronze-colored medal, 2.6 in. in diameter and 0.25 in. thick, in a purple velvet lined case. Back of medal reads The Medal of Superiority Awarded to J.L. Walkup For the Air Brush and Portraits. 1887. Lettering on the front reads American Institute New York. Image on front is of seated allegorical female figure of America holding liberty cap and pole and offering laurel wreath with eagle atop national shield, surrounded by wheat sheaves, spinning wheel, plow, cornucopia and other instruments, with a sailing ship on horizon. Lot also includes two cdvs of the photographer, one marked D.E. Pratt, Aurora, Ill., and one marked in pencil on verso When I was 21 and marked A.M. Adams, Decorah, Iowa. Also includes a cabinet card of photographer marked Wagoner, Oregon, Ilinois and marked in pen on verso James Walkup, Oregon, Illinois.
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