ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY

November 22, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 45

New York Mermaid Water Cooler Hits $70,800—

Crocker Farm’s Autumn Sale Goes Swimmingly

Auction Action In Sparks, Md.

SPARKS, MD. — A total of 503 seahorse. It was presented to put to the test with the first lot of son, 1964. Two at Ford Museum, regularly reach the $60,000 to
lots crossed the block in Crocker Cornwall clothier Charles S. the sale, a 10¾-inch-tall Edge- three at Ohio State Museum. $70,000 range at this auction
Farm’s October 26 American Brown and dated August 15, field, S.C., stoneware face jug, Excellent. Paid $87.50.” house alone, this result seemed
Stoneware & Redware Pottery 1825. The piece measured 16 circa 1840-75, that was the larg- tepid. One conclusion that can be
auction, producing a total sales inches high and had previously est example the firm had ever Bidders pushed it between esti- drawn is that the market prefers
figure of $648,000. sold in 2004 at Garth’s from the sold. The surface features a mate at $28,320, selling to a the smaller, more delicate forms.
collection of Bob and Nancy light-green alkaline glaze South Carolina collector. In a
“It was a quick turnaround from Treichler. streaked with a reddish-brown, white-hot market for American We asked Luke Zipp about the
our July 20 sale,” auctioneer and iron-rich slip. Crocker Farm face jugs where auction prices disparity.
specialist Luke Zipp said. “But In his video spotlight on the lot, noted that this example is among
there was a great deal of strong Luke Zipp called it one of the fin- fewer than three known Edge-
bidding for the quality we had.” est pieces of stoneware the firm field vessels to have an iron slip
has ever sold and only the third applied. The jug was a fresh to
The sale’s top lot, a stoneware mermaid the firm has ever seen. market example from Long
presentation water cooler with Island, N.Y., where it passed
incised mermaid and seahorse The cooler sold to Delaware down through the family. A note
motifs by Cornwall, N.Y., potter dealer Jim Kilvington who was found with the jug from the con-
Moses Clark Bell, rode the wave in the gallery bidding on behalf signor’s grandmother, a collector,
of bids until it sold for $70,800. of a client. read: “Purchased from Vern
The cooler featured an incised House Antiques, Croton-on-Hud-
and cobalt-decorated mermaid The pantheon of creativity sur-
together with an incised-only rounding the expression “size
doesn’t mean everything” was

Review and Onsite Photos Some call them grotesque, but others call them beautiful.
by Greg Smith, Editor At left is a stoneware face jug, attributed to Guy Daugherty,
Bethune, S.C., circa 1950, that took $2,242. Crocker Farm
Additional Photos Courtesy was confident in the attribution on account of the construc-
Crocker Farm Auction tion of the face and the eyes, which typify the potter’s work.
At center is the largest Edgefield face jug that Crocker
A link between Edgefield, Farm has ever sold, and it finished as the second highest lot
S.C., and the Texas potting in the sale at $28,320. The piece had descended in a family
tradition was drawn with since 1964, when it was purchased at Vern House Antiques,
this pitcher, produced by Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y., for $87.50. On the right is a small
Joseph Clifford Demerval stoneware face jug attributed to Brown Pottery, Arden,
“Cliff” Rushton. The alka- N.C., circa 1930, in an Albany slip glaze, that brought $2,596.
line glazed stoneware work,
10-5/8 inches high, went out
at $2,832. The Rushtons
were one of the many pot-
ting families that started
out in Edgefield before mov-
ing, in this case to Rusk
County, Texas.

The Zipps said they learned about this stoneware lamb
doorstop about 30 years ago when Brandt Zipp took a field
trip to dig at the site of the Peter Hermann pottery in Balti-
more. It descended in the Hermann family and was offered
here, where it sold for $2,714.
Luke Zipp, specialist and auctioneer, stands with the
sale’s top lot in a stoneware presentation cooler with
incised mermaid and seahorse motifs by Cornwall,
N.Y., potter Moses Clark Bell. The cooler brought
$70,800, selling to dealer Jim Kilvington in the gallery
who was bidding on behalf of a client. It was only the
third mermaid-decorated piece the firm had ever seen.

From left: a Thomas Chandler (attr.) jar with kaolin slip
decoration, Edgefield District, S.C., circa 1850, $1,121; an
Alamance County, N.C., redware dish, 11-inch diameter, the
third highest lot in the sale at $22,420; and a Cain Pottery
(attr.) redware jar with manganese slash decoration, Sulli-
van County, Tenn., $1,652.

At $5,900 was a 4-gallon stoneware jar with This stoneware syrup jug, produced as a Stoneware from the Midwest, South and the Northeast,
incised floral decoration and crimped han- presentation piece to Muncy, Penn., mer- and everywhere in between, was out in force at the Octo-
dles, inscribed “C. Atterbury / August 24th, chant James M. Bowman, sold to a Muncy, ber sale.
1807.” Crocker Farm attributed the work to Penn., collector for $18,880. It was produced
the Manhattan, N.Y., area, possibly by a by John W. Cowden in 1861.
member of the Crolius family, and probably
by the same hand who made the Elizabeth
Crane bowl in the collection of the Museum
of American Folk Art and the Henry Edoson
flask in the Weitsman collection at the New
York State Museum.

46 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — November 22, 2019

Thirty-seven bids drove this half- This Harrisburg, Penn., 4-gallon Crocker Farm had never before
gallon stoneware jar attributed to stoneware jar was produced by seen this variation of Cowden &
Madison Woodruff and Romanzo John Young, circa 1856-58. It Wilcox’s iconic man in the moon
Smith, Cortland, N.Y., to $6,490. Of sold for $7,080. design where the man was smok-
its decoration, Crocker Farm A 3-gallon stoneware jar from Wil- ing a pipe. The jar sold above
wrote, “The ‘gooney bird’ design of liam Macquoid, Manhattan, went estimate at $8,260.
Cortland is among the most iconic out at $7,080. Crocker Farm called
and imaginative bird designs in it the finest deer-decorated exam-
all of American stoneware.” ple known from the potter.

“I think what the market pre- sale. Luke Zipp said that pitchers Williams is among the few Afri- now the Lava Bed National Mon- that.” The jar’s dipped iron-oxide
fers are standard examples, that’s with this abstract style glaze are can American potters of the late ument. The pipes are believed to treatment extending to the
what brings the strongest prices,” quite rare. Nineteenth Century to own his represent the Modoc chief, Kint- shoulder area is a style that
Zipp said. “I think it was a little pottery. puash, also known as “Captain dates to Baltimore’s earliest
too anomalous. If you didn’t see it The third highest lot in the sale Jack,” who was the only Native stoneware production. The
in person, it was difficult to grasp was an Alamance County, N.C., Only two face pipes by Wallace American ever to be charged 7½-inch-high jar went out at
the importance of it.” redware dish measuring 11 inch- and Cornwall Kirkpatrick of with war crimes for leading $4,425.
es in diameter that sold for Anna Pottery are known, and ambush killings of General
The jug was similar in size to $22,420 to a North Carolina col- Crocker Farm offered the first in Edward Canby and Reverend One piece of stoneware in the
the largest Edgefield face jug lector. It features copper, white 2016 for $12,650. The other Eleazar Thomas at a peace com- sale is infamous among the
known, an example produced by and orange slips over a black turned up in this sale, where it mission meeting. He was tried Zipps: the J. Eberly & Co or Peter
Thomas Chandler. manganese slip, which is distinc- sold for $7,080. The 2016 exam- and hung for it in 1873, around Hermann lamb doorstop, which
tive to the region. ple featured lively polychrome the same time of this pipe’s man- sold for $2,714. As a boy in 1989,
Before the sale got underway, paint decoration to the head- ufacture. Brandt Zipp took a class trip to
Luke Zipp said the auction had Fetching $4,130 was a 7¾-inch- dress, though the 2019 example dig at the site of the Hermann
one of the finest selections of New tall stoneware jar with alkaline was in better condition, accord- Among his favorite pieces in pottery in Baltimore and it was
England redware the firm had glaze by Greenville County, S.C., ing to the auction house. The the sale, Luke Zipp pointed out a at that time the Zipps learned of
ever offered at once. Among the African American potter Rich pipe sold to the same collector stoneware jar with Federal eagle this example in the collection of a
highlights was a lidded redware Williams. A picture of Williams who purchased the Anna Pottery and flag decoration that was pro- descendent of the potter. Eberly
jar with slip foliate decoration turning a jug in his shop, illus- snake jug in the firm’s October duced early in Baltimore, circa produced this lamb doorstop in
from the early Nineteenth Cen- trated in Cinda K. Baldwin’s 2018 sale, which set a record for 1795-1815. “It takes a lot to get redware from a mold, and wheth-
tury. The 11-inch-high jar had Great & Noble Jar: Traditional the maker at $141,600. Both of me excited these days,” Zipp said, er that mold made its way to
provenance to the 1974 Christo- Stoneware of South Carolina, is the known pipes are inscribed “But this jug is something I’ve Hermann or the Eberly potters
pher Huntington sale in Harri- regarded as the only period and relate to the Modoc War, never seen before. There’s an decided to use Baltimore clay
son, Maine, and sold at $10,030. A photo of an African American fought between the United argument that early Baltimore instead is unknown.
slip-decorated pitcher from the potter at work. The potter States Army and the Modoc potters were only making domes-
same collection, early Nineteenth stamped his full name “Rich Wil- Native American tribe between tic pottery without decoration… An addendum to the catalog
Century and measuring 7-7/8 liams” on the side of the jar, 1872 and 1873 on top of the and then the Remmeys came was produced when a Texas
inches, sold at $3,835. It featured which was fresh to the market Northeast California lava beds, down and made it beautiful. But alkaline-glazed stoneware pitch-
a light-celadon, lead-based glaze after having surfaced in Mis- this example runs contrary to er came in late. Made by Joseph
with manganese brushwork. A souri. That he signed his full Clifford Demerval “Cliff” Rush-
related example came out in name is rare in itself, as many This jar was one of the nicest pieces ton, and circa 1873-70, the
Skinner’s 2016 Lew Scranton were just signed with his last. of New England redware in the 10-5/8-inch-high piece would go
sale. The foliate slip decoration out at $2,832. “Texas was not a
and original lid pushed the price very common place for potters,”
Zipp said. “Though it was a melt-
to $10,030 for the 11-inch exam- ing pot of a lot of styles, and
ple. It had provenance to the Edgefield had a lot of interest,”
1973 Christopher Huntington noting the similarities in the
sale, Harrison, Maine. mottled glaze. Many of the fami-
lies that would go on to set up
shop in Texas, by way of Alabama
— the Cogburns, Prothros, Dun-
cans, Leopards and Rushtons —

Doubling the $2,500 estimate was this 5¼-inch-high A Moore & Colvin 6-gallon
John Bell, Waynesboro, Penn., glazed redware butter stoneware cooler with
tub which brought $5,310. The underside featured the incised Federal eagle decora-
pencil inscription “Grandmother Myers / First Lard tion sold at $8,260. The circa
Tub 1854.” Bell was represented by 18 examples of 1850 piece was inscribed
work in the sale. “Seymour Colvin,” whose
family potted in Northeast-
ern Ohio, where this example
was from, as well as West Vir-
ginia and Nebraska. The firm
believed this to be an early
and one of the greatest sur-
viving examples of the pot-
ter’s work.

Bidders pursued this Trenton, N.J., redware loaf dish to Right: Estimated on the top end
$4,425. It was produced by Joseph McCully, circa 1800- at $500, this Pennsylvania
1850, with six rows of yellow-slip swags. redware pitcher with

incised foliate and
impressed asterisk and
checked diamond motifs,
10-7/8 inches tall, went
out at $4,130.
Left: Slip-decorated red-
ware pitcher, early Nine-
teenth Century, 7-7/8 inches,
sold at $3,835. A related
example came out in Skin-
ner’s 2016 Lew Scranton sale.

November 22, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 47

Crocker Farm

A 7¾-inch-tall stoneware jar with alkaline glaze by Greenville County, S.C., Seen here is an 1803 sgraffito redware plate with heart and floral decora-
African American potter Rich Williams brought $4,130. Williams is seen tion, attributed to Conrad Mumbouer, Bucks County, Penn., that went out at
here turning a jug in his shop, an image illustrated in Cinda K. Baldwin’s $2,950. The Pennsylvania redware dog on base sold for $560. On the right is
Great & Noble Jar: Traditional Stoneware of South Carolina. The image is one of two known face pipes by Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick, Anna
regarded as the only period photo of an African American potter at work. Pottery. By inscription, it relates to the Modoc War, fought between the Unit-
ed States Army and the Modoc Native American tribe between 1872 and
1873. It sold for $7,080.

started out in Edgefield, S.C. dog, perhaps a dachshund, that Two jars from the duo featuring a Manhattan, N.Y., area, possibly jamin Bakewell, around 1793.
Five crocks with images of sold for $767 — below estimate brushed cobalt man in the moon by a member of the Crolius Fam- Bakewell is one of the most rec-
and possibly reflecting a broader decoration would do well: $8,260 ily. The firm believes it was pro- ognizable figures in early Ameri-
man’s best friend were found in sentiment on small dogs in gen- for a circa 1865 example with the duced by the same potter who can glass for establishing
the sale. “One dog would have eral, which are terrible. It man in the moon smoking a pipe, made the Elizabeth Crane bowl Bakewell & Co in Pittsburgh, a
been great, but we’ve never had brought the same price as a the only pipe-smoking variation in the collection of the Museum business that ran for 80 years
this many before,” auctioneer 1-gallon crock with a stenciled the auction house has ever seen; of American Folk Art and the and cemented his legacy as the
and patriarch Tony Zipp said, dog decoration that the house and $2,832 for a mustached man Henry Edoson flask in the Weits- father of the flint-glass business
standing in front of the pack as believed to have been made by in the moon, one of only a few man collection at the New York in America. At 14¼ inches, the
they sat idly and rather obedi- Somerset Potters’ Works, Somer- examples known. Also of note State Museum. “C. Atterbury” auction house called this jar the
ently on the pedestals inside the set, Mass., circa 1800. from the maker was a two-han- refers to Catharine Atterbury, largest example known from this
gallery door. At the top of the dled jar, 14-5/8 inches tall, featur- born Catharine Boudinot, unknown potter. Catherine
group was a 4-gallon crock by A number of works from the ing a generous quantity of cobalt December 2, 1781, the daughter Atterbury’s silhouette is held by
Samuel Hart, Fulton, N.Y., with Cowden family of potters claimed brushed grapes in a cluster. The of Elisha Boudinot, a prominent the New-York Historical Society.
a dog carrying a basket that notable results. At the top, clusters usually have six or eight New Jersey figure in the Revolu-
brought $4,425. It was followed $18,880, was a stoneware pre- grapes, but this one featured 15. tionary War and an eventual The firm’s next sale will be in
at $2,478 by a 6-gallon New York sentation syrup jug made by Bidders responded favorably, New Jersey Supreme Court Jus- March. All prices reported
crock with a unique pointing dog patriarch potter John W. Cowden, snatching it up for $3,835. tice. Catherine married Lewis include buyer’s premium as
decoration not known to have Harrisburg, Penn., circa 1860. Atterbury, an Englishman who reported by the auction house.
been produced in number by any Two brushed cobalt tulips Selling 156 lots into the sale immigrated with his uncle, Ben- For more information, 410-472-
area potteries. A 3-gallon exam- adorned this piece above the was a 4-gallon stoneware jar 2016 or www.crockerfarm.com.
ple, attributed to Brady & Ryan, inscription made out to Muncy, with incised floral decoration and
Ellenville, N.Y., featured a reclin- Penn., merchant James M. Bow- crimped handles. The piece was “Not many of these are found above ground,” Luke Zipp
ing dog and advertising for “C. man. It sold to a collector who inscribed “C. Atterbury / August noted on his favorite piece in the sale. The jar is rare for its
Romer / Groceryman. / Rondout, lives in Muncy. During the Civil 24th, 1807” and attributed to the elaborately incised design featuring a Federal eagle, as
N.Y.” It brought $1,652. A 3-gal- War, John W. Cowden aligned early Baltimore pottery at the turn of the Nineteenth Cen-
lon crock stamped “New York interests with Isaac J. Wilcox to tury is largely thought to be focused on non-decorated
Stoneware Co. / Fort Edward, create the Cowden & Wilcox pot- domestic wares. The jar’s dipped iron-oxide treatment from
N.Y.” featured a rare small breed tery, located in Harrisburg, Penn. the mouth to the shoulder area is a style that dates to Balti-
more’s earliest stoneware production. The 7½-inch-high jar
An Ohio stoneware bank, 5 inch- went out at $4,425.
es high and covered in an
Albany slip glaze with an
incised bird on a branch
and leaf decoration,
brought $4,130 above a
$1,500 high estimate. It
featured the incised let-
ters “G.F.” to its shoulder
and a note on the under-
side, written in 1985,
read “Made For Gertrude
Fishel (Sister) In
Revenna(Sic), Ohio. Told
By Victor Fishel 97 yrs. of
Age. / 8-21-85.” Shown here are four of the five crocks with cobalt dog dec-
oration found in the sale. From left, New York Stoneware
Co., Fort Edward, N.Y., $767; Brady & Ryan, Ellenville, N.Y.,
with advertising for “C. Romer / Groceryman. / Rondout,
N.Y,” $1,652; Samuel Hart, Fulton, N.Y., $4,425; and New York
state, 6-gallon, $2,478.

The more grapes the better, as this Cowden A great folk art crock turned into a great A stamp-decorated Pennsylvania redware doorstop, Nine-
& Wilcox 6-gallon stoneware jar sold for buy as it sold for $2,242. The Ohio example teenth Century, sold at $2,360.
$3,835. Grape cluster designs from this is circa 1865.
maker usually have six or eight grapes, but
this one featured 15.

48 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — November 22, 2019

Fine Art, Designer Furniture & More Up For Bid At Clars

Also On Nov. 17, Gold Numismatic Collection & Part II Of Robin Leach Collection

This rare UBS 1 kilo gold bar, Melchior de Hondecoeter (Dutch, 1636-1695), will be represented with his oil
.9999 24K pure gold, will This Finn Juhl for Neils Vodder Chief- on canvas titled “Peacocks at Night,” 1676 ($40/60,000).
headline this sale ($40/60,000). tain chair will be offered ($30/50,000).

OAKLAND, CALIF. — Clars’ November 1676. This work is a rich representation of Hawaii to receive international recogni- as will a portrait sculpted by Kepenyes
16-17 sale will be bring to the market a his ability to capture the colors and beau- tion, Hitchcock’s painting of Hanalaei Bay ($4/6,000).
presentation of European and American ty of this species ($40/60,000). will be offered to the public for the first
fine art, designs in Modern furniture and time in more than 60 years. The painting The Asian category will be highlighted
a collection of solid gold bars and silver Turning to Britain, an oil on canvas por- depicts the serene area of Hanalei Bay, its by a framed and glazed ink on paper by
and gold coins. In addition, the second trait of Ann Ford by Gainsborough Dupont lush mountains and huts filled with Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1963-1957) titled
installment of the Robin Leach Collection (British, 1754-1797) is titled “Lady at the native Hawaiians ($10/15,000). “Tea Kettle, Lotus Roots and Seeds,”
will make this auction one to watch. The Glass Harmonica” ($30/50,000). The sitter, ($6/8,000), and the jewelry department
property to be offered at this sale comes Ann Ford, later became Mrs Philip Think- Highlighting the Modern furniture will will offer a number of pieces by renowned
from prominent California estates as well nesse in 1762. The painting is accompa- be a Finn Juhl for Neils Vodder Chieftain jewelry makers like Verdura, Bulgari,
as museums, private institutions and spe- nied by an email from composer and glass chair. Executed in black leather, this chair Chaumet and Ilias Lalounis. Highlights
cial collections. instruments expert, Jean Claude Chapuis, is signed with the branded manufactur- include an enamel, diamond, ruby and
confirming this information. er’s mark “Neils Vodder Cabinetmaker 18K white gold zebra brooch by Verdura
A rare numismatic collection comprising Copenhagen, Denmark” ($30/50,000). ($8,5/9,500) and a Bulgari 18K yellow
more than 500 solid gold coins from coun- Mihaly Munkacsy (Hungarian, 1844- and rose gold necklace ($7,5/8,500). Also
tries around the world, including Great 1900) achieved international renown for A collection of Native American art will offered will be a large diamond and 18K
Britain, South Africa and the United States, his genre and large-scale biblical paint- also be featured with the leading piece white gold ring. The ring centers a 4.45-
and will be offered in grouped lots by coun- ings. His works were highly sought-after being a Hopi Walking Wolf Kachina carat oval-cut diamond surrounded by 20
try, denomination and age. In addition, a by American millionaires, and in the late depicting Kweo, circa 1900 ($15/20,000). full cut diamonds ($13/15,000).
rare UBS 1 kilo gold bar, .9999 24k pure 1880s, he was Europe’s highest paid
gold, will headline this sale ($40/60,000). painter. His oil on canvas in this sale is Sterling silver highlights include a pair To round out the sale, there will be a
Rounding out this collection will be two titled “The Good Samaritan” ($20/40,000). of Tiffany & Co. six-light candelabra, circa large collection of more than 20 lots of
albums of Morgan silver dollars. 1882 ($10/15,000), and an Italian stickpins featuring motifs like horse-
American artists will also be well repre- Gianmaria Buccellati sterling hot bever- shoes, gold nuggets, gold mining, insects,
European masters will take center stage sented. By Richard Hayley Lever (Austra- age service ($5/7,000). cameos and animals.
in the fine art offerings. Baroque painter lian American, 1876-1958) will be his
Melchior de Hondecoeter (Dutch, 1636- vibrant oil on canvas titled “Hansom Cab For the second installment of the Robin Previews will be conducted November
1695), renowned for his studies of birds at the Plaza” ($20/40,000). Also offered Leach collection, highlights will include a 15, 1 to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 9
and wildlife, will be represented with his will be “Hanalei Bay, Kauai,” 1931, by selection of paperweights by various mak- am and by appointment. Clars is at 5644
oil on canvas titled “Peacocks at Night,” David Howard Hitchcock (1861-1943). ers, including Baccarat. A selection of Telegraph Avenue. For information, 510-
Known as the first homegrown artist from sculptures by Pal Kepenyes, Steve Tobin 428-0100 or www.clars.com.
and Robert Wyland will also be featured

European Art Leads Diverse Offerings At
Fairfield Auction Ending November 20

MONROE, CONN. — A wide Hyatt Huntington and a small Gerald Leslie Brockhurst oil on board.
array of fine art headlines the oil by Californian and “Society
upcoming November 20 sale at of Six” member Seldon Conner NASA presentation photo binder with let-
Fairfield Auction. From an Giles should also find bidders. ter from director Robert Gilruth.
important estate in Ridgefield,
Conn., come works by Marcel More than 300 rare books will Fine jewelry includes several ing the NASA Space Center in ey Mantle cards, a 1957 Topps
Gromaire, Théophile-Alexan- be sold from an old family Rolex watches. Other fine mak- Houston in 1971 to help deter- and 1952 Bowman as well as a
dre Steinlen, Karl Xavier Rous- library in upstate New York. ers include Bulgari, Tiffany mine budget allocations and Sports Kings Ty Cobb in excel-
sel and Louis Valtat. A group of Categories include Seven- and Cartier as well as Victori- admiring administrator Robert lent condition will also be sold.
pencil studies by Edgar Degas teenth and Eighteenth Centu- an and Art Deco period pieces. Gilruth’s wall mounted photo-
are expected to do well. Anoth- ry medical books, Native Amer- graph collection, this binder, Victorian-era items of inter-
er consignment from Old Lyme, ican, New York history, slavery, Of particular interest is a with more than 40 of those est include several Handel
Conn., yielded a pair of water- Napoleon, the American fron- large photograph binder pre- original Gemini and Apollo lamps, an inlaid parlor table
colors by John Barthold Jongk- tier as well as fiction by Wil- sented by administrator Rob- mission images was presented signed Herter Brothers, a col-
ing and a portrait of a woods- liam Faulkner, Oscar Wilde ert Gilruth to Richard as a gift. Each image includes a lection of music boxes includ-
man by Gerald Brockhurst. and Emily Dickenson. Of par- McCurdy, who was NASA asso- narrative page explaining it. ing a Regina 15½-inch disk
ticular interest is the 1915 ciate administrator. After visit- player in a pristine serpentine
Also of interest is an ink wash West Point yearbook, “The There are several interesting oak case, a Kalliope disk
attributed to Rafaello Motta Howitzer,” with a period auto- lots of baseball memorabilia, machine with bells, and a Cap-
with provenance. A bronze fig- graph of Dwight David Eisen- including a rare bronze by Jon- ital Cuffs style A. A large and
ure of a yawning tiger by Anna hower, the most famous recruit athan Scott Hartley, circa 1890, impressive walnut etagere
Bronze baseball player by of the class. depicting a gloveless player should also find interest.
Jonathan Scott Hartley, circa catching a fly ball. A binder of
1890. The sale will include a large autographs obtained by some- Gallery previews at 707 Main
selection of arms and armor led one in the Yankee organization Street will be Friday and Satur-
by a Seventeenth Century from the 1990s includes all the day, November 15-16, noon to 4
Cromwellian “lobster tail” hel- notables of the era and some pm. Refreshments will be
met and breast shield. Also of old-timers; autographs include served. Bidding is online and
high interest is a Scottish DiMaggio, Berra, Ford, Jeter, will close Wednesday, November
medieval halberd. A pair of Rivera, Jackson and Billy Mar- 20, beginning at 11 am. For
Civil War-era carbines and a tin and others. Two early Mick- information, 203-880-5200 or
Tower rifle should find buyers www.fairfieldauction.com.
as will a group of military
swords ranging from Revolu-
tionary War period to Civil War.

Anna Hyatt Huntington, yawning tiger bronze.

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13th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award Honorees
NEWPORT, R.I. — The 13th renowned landscape architects The homeowners designed a of the Washington National wife, Florence Vanderbilt
annual Doris Duke Historic Frederick Law Olmsted, the rehabilitation plan that quali- Cathedral. Recently it was dis- Twombly, extended members of
Preservation Awards recog- mastermind of Central Park, fied for federal historic tax covered that extensive damage the Vanderbilt family. Their
nized four recent projects for his colleague Calvert Vaux and credits and, in so doing, pre- by insects and other animals daughter, Florence Burden,
their contributions to preserv- Samuel Parsons Jr. The Wild served the building’s architec- had affected both the appear- gifted the estate to Salve Regi-
ing Newport’s architectural Moor property includes numer- tural integrity, documented the ance and the structural integ- na in 1955.
heritage and historic charac- ous outbuildings, including site’s history, and ensured the rity of the chapel’s iconic gate.
ter. The awards were present- barn, studio, tea house and The lych gate, the place where Vinland’s original landscape
ed on Friday, September 6, at a working greenhouse. Restmere (1857). the priest met the funeral was created by the renowned
celebration at Rough Point, the house would be economically party and the bier rested for landscape architect of the late
Newport home of preservation- Restoration began when the sustainable for future stew- the first part of the service, is Nineteenth Century, Ernest W.
ist and philanthropist Doris Kempenaars purchased the ards. Exterior restoration thought to be one of the oldest Bowditch. In creating the cus-
Duke. The Doris Duke Preser- property in 2016. Until that included painting, roof replace- of the very few examples of tom design of the cast- and
vation Awards are a collabora- point in time, the property had ment and historic wood window such structures to be found in wrought-iron fencing, Wolfe
tion of the Newport Restora- never been fully utilized as a restoration. Interior restora- the United States. Donated in paid tribute to her close friend,
tion Foundation (NRF) and the modern, residential structural. tion included repairing original 1897 as a memorial, the lych William Beach Lawrence, a
City of Newport. The awards The building had mostly been cracked plaster walls and gate honors the Rev Dr Henry respected jurist and politician,
recognize and celebrate resto- used for storage and to support water-damaged ceilings, refin- Augustus Coit and his wife, from whom she purchased the
ration and rehabilitation proj- the larger Wild Moor Estate. ishing hardwood flooring, Mary Bowman Coit. land that provided a stunning
ects that preserve the historic While the carriage house did rebuilding fireplace hearths location for Vinland. In honor
sites, landscapes and overall contain two very modest resi- and upgrading systems. Today, St Columba’s engaged local of Lawrence, the gridiron cen-
character of Aquidneck Island. dential spaces and space for Restmere is home to more than craftsman Paul Strattner of ter panels were designed to
The award winners were cho- five cars, the conditions in the 160 years of Rhode Island’s Southfield Preservation Works symbolize the Third Century
sen by a jury comprised of rep- building were not up to current architectural, social, military, (www.southfieldpreservation- CE Christian martyr, St. Law-
resentatives from the Newport building codes. Specifically, the music and Civil Rights history. works.com) to lead and conduct rence. Use of this symbol in
Restoration Foundation, the building lacked insulation, the restoration project. Specifi- America during the early
City of Newport, and individu- proper ventilation and a mod- Restoring Restmere was a cally, the work included
als involved in historic preser- ern electrical service. project that spanned about 36 replacement of the gate’s Vinland Ironwork (1880).
vation at the local and state months and adhered to strict sculpted sill beams (virtually 1880’s, especially in a domestic
levels. As part of the restoration, the United States Department of hollow after 122 years) and setting, was rare, if not unique.
Kempenaars were able to Interior guidelines. For exteri- roofing shingles with in-kind
“The 2019 Doris Duke Pres- upgrade all the systems or restoration, the project materials, infilling of all holes, Since its inception 13 years
ervation Awardees are a through the building, including entailed painting, replacing the leveling the stone floor, and ago, the Doris Duke Historic
reminder that preserving electrical, plumbing, septic and roof and rafters, skylight, gut- staining the entire structure. Preservation Awards have
Aquidneck Island’s heritage is HVAC. They were also able to ters and downspouts and Dentil molding (that was not raised nearly half a million dol-
a community-wide endeavor create a modern kitchen and repairing all historic divided original) and a contemporary lars to support historic preser-
achieved through efforts that various bathrooms. Many of light windows. Interior restora- security light were removed vation in Newport. This signa-
vary in size, capacity and the historic features of the his- tion included repairing and from the gate. Strattner’s pres- ture celebration recognizes
resource type,” said Alyssa toric interior were able to be painting original cracked plas- ervation and restoration con- members of our community
Luzopone, NRF’s director of preserved, including the gate- ter walls and water damaged served the majority of the origi- who have embodied Doris
preservation. “From a modest keeper’s office, the pantry ceilings, refinishing all hard- nal materials and returned St Duke’s vision of protecting
yet character-defining lych kitchen and almost all of the wood flooring, rebuilding fire- Columba’s lych gate to the orig- Newport’s architectural heri-
gate to top-to-bottom residen- interior woodwork. The most place hearths, fishing and inal clean lines and side gothic tage and who have made sig-
tial rehabilitations to restora- striking aspect of the project upgrading electrical systems, arches envisioned by Henry nificant contributions to the
tion of a prominent streetscape was the work that occurred on installing new hot water heat- Vaughan. preservation and restoration of
feature, this year’s awardees the exterior. Every window in ers, replacing all plumbing, structures and landscapes. The
demonstrate that preserva- the building was restored by adding new heating and cool- Vinland Ironwork (1880), awards, which provide support
tion takes many different hand. This process took the bet- ing systems and building a new Ochre Point Avenue, to NRF’s continued efforts in
forms that all ultimately have ter part of a year, as each unit kitchen. Newport advancing historic preserva-
a positive public benefit.” needed to be removed, cleaned, tion activities, are named in
stripped of paint, repaired, The architect and landscape Salve Regina University was her honor.
For information, www.newpor- repainted and ultimately, rein- architect designed a granite recognized for the restoration
trestoration.org. stalled. Today the windows wall, steps and gates to retain a of the University’s cast- and
exist in an extraordinary state new elevated front garden. This wrought-iron fencing along
The NRF recognized the of restoration. Additional work expanse of greenspace replaced Shepard and Ochre Point Ave-
following projects: included recreating new exteri- a crumbling circular driveway, nues. With a distinct vision in
Wild Moor Carriage House, or wooden barn doors, trim parking area and overgrown mind, tobacco heiress Catha-
repair and masonry repointing. vegetation. The outdoor living rine Lorillard Wolfe commis-
23 Hammersmith Road Today the building stands com- spaces were also improved by sioned Peabody & Stearns to
(1887), Newport pleted in excellent structural the addition of a stone retain- build the Vinland Estate (1881-
and aesthetic condition. ing walls, stone fireplace, per- 83). In 1896, Wolfe sold the
Wild Moor Carriage House gola, lattice panels, trellises estate to railroad tycoon Ham-
(1887). Restmere, (1857) 1 Icha- and rose gardens. ilton McKown Twombly and his
bod Lane, Middletown, R.I.
Linda and Rocky Kempenaar Cheryl Hackett and John St Columba’s Lych Gate
were recognized for the reha- Grosvenor were recognized for (1897), Vaucluse Avenue,
bilitation of a Nineteenth Cen- rehabilitating Restmere, a
tury carriage house, which 10,000-square-foot home Middletown, R.I.
dates back to 1887 when it was designed by noted architect
constructed as a part of the Richard Upjohn in 1857 for St Columba’s Lych Gate
larger Wild Moor Estate. The Alexander Van Rensselaer. (1897).
property features an 1887 Restmere is associated with the
home designed by the famed mid-Nineteenth Century devel- St Columba’s Chapel was rec-
architects McKim, Mead and opment of summer estates in ognized for restoring a rare
White, set on 23 acres of land Newport and Middletown on American lych gate, a feature
with extensive gardens, speci- Aquidneck Island that endured which traditionally serves as
men trees and multiple walk- into the Twentieth Century and the entrance to an English
ing trails. Located at the second as an expression of a transition- churchyard. St Columba’s tim-
highest elevation in Newport, al Italianate and Stick Style ber framed lych gate was
Wild Moor overlooks the New- residential design by a nation- designed by prominent Gothic
port Country Club and has dis- ally prominent architect com- Revival architect Henry
tant views of the ocean. The pleted in 1857. Restmere, which Vaughan, supervising architect
home, originally known as was initially created as the
Berry Hill, was commissioned summer country estate of New
by 1885 by John Glover. After York businessman Alexander
its completion in 1887, it was Van Rensselaer, illustrates the
sold to the Howe family, who establishment of summer resi-
maintained it through several dences by urbanites seeking the
generations. The grounds were seasonal benefits of a rural
created under the guidance of coastal setting. Alterations and
additions made by the second
owner, Adolph Audrain,
between 1904 and 1919 reflect-
ed his personal taste and popu-
lar revivalist aesthetic prefer-
ences of the period. The period
of significance for the property
spans from 1857 through 1919,
the last year of Adolph Aud-
rain’s ownership.

50 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — November 22, 2019

With Record Prices, Anthony Bourdain Auction Rings Up $1,846,575—

Lark Mason Associates Offer Anthony Bourdain’s
Personal Collections & Bidders Clamor To Buy

Auction Action In New Braunfels, Texas

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS According to owner Lark of the online only auction and Clearly the strategy worked the $200/400,000 area —
— Lark Mason Associates’ Mason Jr, “It was an auction during its first weeks, there when more than 3,000 bidders instead, all of the 202 lots
auction of the personal collec- that told a story — Anthony were three preview events registered at iGavel.com to were sold, in most cases sig-
tions of Anthony Bourdain Bourdain loved to tell stories, that introduced people to bid on a range of items from nificantly overestimate, real-
was not a typical auction and we thought the auction Bourdain, to show what he books — both by Bourdain izing a total of $1,846,575.
event, just as the man whose should reflect that — through owned and collected reflected and others reflecting his var-
possessions were being sold the objects he owned, we told the eclectic man. “We told his ied interests — and personal “The overwhelmingly strong
was not typical. Nor was it a his story.” story in an immersive event in mementos to carefully chosen results were just what we
traditional “celebrity” auction New Braunfels with Negroni works of art, as well as cultur- hoped they would be. Anthony
although by all measures, The framework of the auc- cocktails (Bourdain’s favor- al artifacts he accumulated Bourdain connected with
Bourdain was certainly a tion was also different. Lead- ite), the Ramones playing during his travels. Many of many, many people and he
celebrity. ing up to the October 9 start through the galleries and vid- these items had special sig- was beloved and an intensely
eos of his shows; a preview nificance to Bourdain, either original person who lived life
and reception in New York as gifts from friends or special fully. The numerous bidders
City and an exhibition at the purchases associated with wanted something to remem-
Telfair Museum in Savannah, memorable experiences from ber him by and to promote the
Ga., where we served Popeye’s his writing or television Anthony Bourdain Legacy
fried chicken (Bourdain’s appearances. Most did not Scholarship at the Culinary
favorite fast food) to reach the have a great deal of intrinsic Institute of America.”
people who would retell Tony’s value, Mason said, so he
story.” thought the sale might net in Early in the process of orga-
nizing the auction, Mason,
Laurie Woolever, Anthony

A US Navy jacket from the USS Nashville with a Tony Bour-
dain patch went to $171,150. Given to Bourdain by the crew
of the vessel that extracted him and his crew from war-torn
Beirut.

A record price of $231,250 was achieved for A French silvered bronze Bibendum or
Bourdain’s Bob Kramer steel and meteorite Michelin Man sculpture, 22 inches high and
chef’s knife, which was one of Bourdain’s almost 17 pounds, given to Bourdain by
favorite tools, “the most awesome knife in Marco Pierre White; after multiple extend-
the world.” ed bidding sessions, it sold at $61,250.

Peter Lovig Nielsen teak flip top desk from Bourdain’s Review by
apartment where everything was balanced, demonstrating Antiques And The Art Weekly
his warm but tough and usable style. It sold at $30,000. Anne Kugielsky, Assistant Editor
Photos Courtesy Lark Mason Associates

Ralph Steadman (British, b 1936), “Rats in the Kitchen and A watch often worn by Bourdain, this Rolex This chrome duck press from the Paris epi-
the head pastry cook’s drinking problem became a daily mens oyster perpetual date blue dial and sode of “The Layover” brought $35,000.
occurrence,” giclee print, signed and dated 2009 lower stainless steel watch brought $48,750.
right, artists proof inscribed to Anthony Bourdain, realized
$52,500.

November 22, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 51

Bourdain’s Patek Philippe From an episode of The Simpsons, a televi-
Calatrava isochronism glass sion script for “The Food Wife,” with signed
back 18K gold watch real- inscriptions to Anthony Bourdain from the
ized $26,250. cast and crew, found a new home at $18,750.
A bronze skull and antler A menu by Henry Miller, signed and given
sculpture, Marco Pierre White, to Bourdain by his son, Tony Miller, sold at
brought $26,250. $19,375.

Brad Phillips (Canadian), “Eat, Pray, Get The Fuck Out,”
watercolor on paper, fetched $23,125.

Bourdain’s assistant and col- as he once said; it sold to an This Panerai Radiomir wristwatch com- Form and function combined in this Tag
laborator who was instrumen- unidentified bidder who, bined design and function, two important Heuer Monaco wristwatch, which sold at
tal in telling Bourdain’s sto- according to Mason, is concerns of Bourdain. It sold at $33,750. $20,627.
ries around his personal involved in the culinary world
collections, and Bourdain’s and is internationally respect- been worn, used and thus was John Lurie (American, b 1952), “The Sky is Falling. I am
family decided that a portion ed. even more in demand. That is Learning to Live with It,” watercolor, sold for $19,625.
of the proceeds from the sale true for a Panerai Radiomir
would go to the Anthony Bour- Another top lot was Bour- wristwatch, selling at $33,750, am Learning to Live with It,” Tony’s art, furnishings, watch-
dain Legacy Scholarship at dain’s US Navy jacket from a Patek Philippe Calatrava watercolor, $19,625; a menu es, books and collectibles have
the Culinary Institute of the USS Nashville with a isochronism glass back 18K by Henry Miller, signed and found new homes with people
America (CIA), Bourdain’s Tony Bourdain patch, which gold watch, $26,250 and a Tag given to Bourdain by his son, who appreciate his sensibili-
alma mater. fetched $171,150. It was from Heuer Monaco wristwatch, Tony Miller, $19,375; and from ties, and that the sale of these
the crew that helped evacuate which sold at $20,627. The Simpsons a television items will allow future gener-
Established shortly after the No Reservations produc- script for “The Food Wife,” ations of CIA students to
Bourdain’s death by two of his tion team from Beirut when a A chrome duck press from with signed inscriptions to explore the world.”
personal friends and chefs, war heated up while they the Paris episode of The Lay- Anthony Bourdain from the
Eric Ripart and José Andrés, were filming. over brought $35,000. A Peter cast and crew, $18,750. Prices, with buyer’s premi-
the scholarship is for CIA stu- Lovig Nielsen teak flip top um, as reported by the auction
dents who hope to follow In addition to the chef ’s desk, Denmark, Twentieth Woolever expressed the house. For further informa-
Anthony’s global path of dis- knife and Navy bomber jacket, Century, was from Bourdain’s theme of the auction when she tion, www.igavelauctions.com
covery. other top lots include items apartment, which was deco- said, “I’m pleased to see that or www.larkmason.com.
that reflect Bourdain’s diverse rated in his style: comfort,
“We are tremendously grate- interests. A French silvered- warmth with good design —
ful that such a generous por- bronze Bibendum or Michelin everything balanced but tough
tion of these auction proceeds Man sculpture (22-inches high and usable, as Mason said.
will support the scholarship,” and almost 17 pounds), given “His desk was something he
said Dr Tim Ryan, president to Bourdain by Marco Pierre used all the time. It had lots of
of the CIA. “Anthony showed White, sold at $61,250. open space and yet was highly
us that traveling to experi- designed as well as function-
ence other cuisines and cul- Ralph Steadman (British, b al.” The condition report said,
tures first-hand is invaluable 1936), “Rats in the Kitchen “lacking some tray elements
both in and outside the kitch- and the head pastry cook’s from the letter holes; some
en. We are proud to be able to drinking problem became a wear from use, including some
support our students, the daily occurrence,” giclee print, scuffed or gouged surfaces,”
future leaders of the food signed and dated 2009 lower but it sold at $30,000.
industry, in following in his right, artists proof inscribed
footsteps.” (The family decid- to Anthony Bourdain, realized Rounding out some of the
ed that 40 percent of their $52,500. top lots were a bronze skull
proceeds would go to the and antler sculpture, Marco
scholarship.) A Rolex mens oyster perpet- Pierre White, $26,250; Brad
ual date blue dial and stain- Phillips (Canadian), “Eat,
A record price of $231,250 less steel watch brought Pray, Get The Fuck Out,”
was achieved for Bourdain’s $48,750. Bourdain preferred watercolor on paper, $23,125;
Bob Kramer steel and meteor- Rolex watches, his sense of John Lurie (American, b
ite chef ’s knife, which was one design and style leaned 1952), “The Sky is Falling. I
of his favorite tools, “the most toward form, but he also
awesome knife in the world,” demanded function. Like
many items, this watch had

52 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — November 22, 2019

Diverse Three Days Of Auctions
At Eldred’s November 21-23

Hepplewhite demilune sideboard attributed to John Sey- An exceedingly large scrimshaw whale’s tooth depicting the “Whaling Barque Fawn Cruis-
mour, Boston, circa 1800 ($16/18,000). ing off North Island,” circa 1840, described in a 2005 letter from Dr Stuart M. Frank, then
curator of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, as a “terrific piece of scrimshaw — 24K mas-
EAST DENNIS, MASS. — the Ursuline Convent in Black- terpiece” ($60/80,000).
Eldred’s will offer marine art, rock, Cork, Ireland, around
Americana, paintings, silver, 2001, and despite significant
Oriental rugs, sporting art and attempts to trace the tooth’s “Hanson Investments…,” serigraph by Patrick Nagel (1945-
more over three days of auc- history, there’s no information 1984) dated 1980, numbered 40/250 and signed “Nagel.”
tions, November 21-23. High- about where it came from and Influenced by the art of the Japanese woodblock print,
lights include a scrimshaw how it ended up at the convent. Nagel is known for his Art Deco-style renderings of women.
whale’s tooth by Edward Bur- He created the cover for Duran Duran’s hit album Rio and
dett, a portrait of a woman by Three single-owner collec- worked as an illustrator for Playboy magazine ($500-$1,000).
William Paxton and a Hepple- tions are featured in the sale
white demilune sideboard by catalog — items from the the Emancipation Proclama- the sale include a portrait of a
John Seymour. estate of antiques dealer Jus- tion,” said Josh Eldred, presi- child in a plaid dress standing
The first session, on Novem- tin Cobb, material from a pri- dent of the firm. next to a dog by Ammi Phillips
ber 21, comprises entirely vate New York collection and a The Emancipation Proclama- (1788-1865) ($20/30,000), an
marine art, including more group paintings and ship mod- tion frame by John Bellamy unusual portrait of a jester
than 250 pieces of scrimshaw, els being sold to benefit IYRS (1836-1914) is carved with resting in a chair by William
Nineteenth Century and con- School of Technology and chain links, a scroll, a quill pen Merritt Chase (1849-1916), a
temporary marine paintings, Trades in Newport, R.I. and a Union shield flanked by work closely related to the art-
ship models, Napoleonic pris- draped flags ($7/10,000). One ist’s 1875 painting “The Court
oner-of-war items, yachting “The New York collection is a of the Dürers, an engraving, is Jester” in the Pennsylvania
memorabilia and more. The well-rounded selective group titled “Virgin and Child Academy of Fine Arts collec-
Burdett tooth, signed of marine art, with some rare Crowned by an Angel” tion ($20/30,000) and “Clear-
“engraved by Edward Bur- scrimshaw snake and unicorn ($5/7,000) and the other is a ing After a Storm” by Charles
dett,” circa 1830, with two pie crimpers, superb prisoner- ($25/35,000). woodcut titled “Christ Taken Herbert Woodbury (1864-
whaling scenes, is the antici- of-war bone ship models and Other top lots include four Captive/The Kiss of Judas” 1940), with an extensive prov-
pated top lot ($200/300,000). three Robert Salmon paint- ($1,5/2,500). Other top lots enance that includes a 1901
Burdett was a pioneer of ings,” said Bill Bourne, head of paintings by John Mecray include a study of Gattieres, Doll & Richards exhibition
American scrimshaw, produc- Eldred’s marine art depart- (1937-2017), three of which are France, by Marsden Hartley ($20/30,000).
ing what are widely considered ment. “Between the collections being sold to benefit IYRS, (1877-1943), a matched pair of
masterpieces of the genre; a are some other nice pieces — a estimated from $20/30,000 to Eighteenth Century James Top furniture pieces also
Burdett tooth holds the world- really wonderful scrimshaw $60/80,000, a carved whale London flintlock pistols include a Connecticut River
record price for scrimshaw, ditty box, a great group of ivory and baleen unicorn pie ($6/9,000) and an H.F. Walling Valley/North Hampton, Mass.,
selling at Eldred’s for $456,000 canes and an awesome Gordon crimper ($20/30,000) from the map of Nantucket, Martha’s Chippendale bonnet-top chest-
in July 2017. Hope Grant whaling scene.” New York collection, a minia- Vineyard and Cape Cod on-chest ($6/8,000), a side-
A profusely engraved and ture model of the steam yacht ($7/9,000). board attributed to John Dun-
exceedingly large tooth by an The ditty box features poly- Skeandhu by Donald McNarry Saturday’s session will lap of New Hampshire
anonymous artist, titled chrome cornucopias and vines ($15/25,000) and paintings by include paintings, furniture, ($6/8,000) and a strongly fig-
“Whaling Barque Fawn Cruis- ($10/15,000). The 50-by- Thomas Buttersworth, James Oriental rugs and clocks, high- ured tiger maple Queen Anne
ing Off North Island,” circa 60-inch Gordon Hope Grant Edward Buttersworth, Antonio lighted by a William Paxton highboy ($3/5,000).
1840, has garnered significant (1875-1962) oil on canvas, Jacobsen and Michael Keane. (1869-1941) portrait of a
presale interest ($60/80,000). titled “Whale Hunters,” carries woman in blue ($25/35,000), a An exhibition will be con-
The tooth depicts the London- a $5/7,000 estimate, and the Friday’s session includes sil- Bidjar triclinium rug ducted Wednesday, November
based whaleship Fawn and Robert Salmon paintings ver, decorative art, contempo- ($4/6,000) and a Hepplewhite 20, from 10 am to 5 pm, and a
four whaleboats off a steeply range in estimate from rary art and design, ceramics, demilune sideboard attributed special gallery tour and sym-
sloping coast, believed to be $6/8,000 to $60/80,000. glass, country furniture, Amer- to John Seymour of Boston posium on scrimshaw, co-host-
Little Barrier Island, located icana, folk art, Chinese Export, ($16/18,000). The sideboard’s ed by the Antique Scrimshaw
at the top of New Zealand’s Bourne also mentioned ten sporting art, weapons and mil- 30-inch top is made from a sin- Collectors Association, will
North Island, a popular fishing pieces of scrimshaw that are in itaria, ethnographic art and gle piece of mahogany, and the also run from 5 to 7 pm on
ground for British whalers in the catalog addenda, all from a more. central drawer and open com- Wednesday. All three sessions
the first half of the Nineteenth private collection. “Most were partment have a unique begin at 10 am.
Century. The tooth was discov- part of the Kobacker collection “It’s an eclectic day that runs wedge-shaped construction.
ered at a sale of contents from and purchased at Eldred’s over the gamut from two Albrecht Other notable paintings in The firm’s headquarters is at
the past few years, including Dürers to Louis Vuitton steam- 1483 Route 6A. For informa-
one with a whimsical whaling er trunks to a frame carved by tion, www.eldreds.com or 508-
scene with cartoon-like speech John Bellamy commemorating 385-3116.
bubbles that I just love”

Nantucket Historical Celebrates 21st Annual Festival Of Wreaths
NANTUCKET, MASS. — The Nantuck- Wreaths Chairs. “It is that time of year
et Historical Association (NHA) will cel- again to kick off one of Nantucket’s won-
ebrate the 21st Annual Festival of derful holiday traditions by supporting
Wreaths, on November 27-December 1, the Nantucket Historical Association at
in the McCausland Gallery of the Whal- this year’s Festival of Wreaths. We
ing Museum, McCausland Gallery. couldn’t be more excited to see what the
creative community of Nantucket will
The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s come up with this season!” says Handy
kick off celebration to the holiday sea- and Dallaire. “Every year tops the last,
son. This community tradition features as more and more members of the com-
an array of wreaths beautifully crafted munity take the time to create these
by local businesses, nonprofits, schools, fabulous wreaths and join together to
organizations and individuals that are toast to the holidays.”
on display during the week of Thanks-
giving. Visitors may bid on their favorite The silent auction is free to the com-
wreaths in a silent auction to benefit the munity and takes place throughout the
NHA’s year-round outreach efforts. From duration of the festival, providing all
traditionally decorated greens to uncon- attendees the opportunity to visit and
ventional materials, all of the Festival of revisit their favorite wreaths to increase
Wreaths entries capture the creativity of their bids and their chances of winning.
Nantucketers.
The Whaling Museum is at 15 Broad
Donald J. Dallaire and David M. Street. For event or museum information
Handy are returning as Festival of or tickets, www.nha.org or 508-228-1894.

Festival of Wreaths, 2018, Barbara Clarke photo.

November 22, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 53

Clarke’s Sale Has Something For All Collecting Tastes

LARCHMONT, N.Y. — Clarke Among jewelry is a pair of David Webb 18K gold, platinum
Auction Gallery will present an and diamond ear clips having graduated panels of round
auction on Sunday, November brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum ($3/5,000).
24, at 11 am that ticks off near-
ly every box on a collector’s Expected to lead the paintings category is this signed oil on
wish list. Masterful paintings canvas ($20/30,000) by Aldro Hibbard (American, 1886-1972),
in a bevy of periods and styles? “Country Fair,” that was used in a 1947 Maxwell House cof-
Couture jewelry? Designer fur- fee magazine advertisement, 25 by 30 inches.
niture pieces custom-made for
the boardroom of a then-For- portrait that displays a true did for the boardroom. All three This pair of Wendell Castle chairs was designed for newspa-
tune 500 company? Check, mastery of hand,” Schweller pieces came out of an Essex, per giant the Gannett Company for use in its Rochester,
check and check. noted. “The painter has ren- Conn., estate with Gannett N.Y., boardroom ($5/7,000).
dered the sitter’s felt collar in a provenance.
“I’m proud to be able to consis- tremendously lifelike fashion ment jewelry” style that is in size with urn crown and laurel
tently offer buyers interesting and displays the sitter’s genteel The auction will offer an eclec- vogue now. Also crossing the leaf swags, 84 by 36 inches
and fresh-to-market items in our manner and personality through tic selection of jewelry, and with block are coral jewelry and a ($3/5,000); and an antique,
auctions and satisfy collecting pose and gaze.” the December holidays practi- French 18K gold hinged brace- hand woven Oushak carpet, 12
interests from Americana to cally right around the corner, let in the form of an antelope. feet 7 inches by 10 feet 9 inches
Asian art, Midcentury Modern to The auction stays strong gift-giving options here run the ($1/1,500).
traditional and most everything throughout and runs the gamut gamut from about $300 to the The Asian arts category will
in between,” said owner and auc- from paintings, jewelry, Asian $5/10,000 range. feature a diverse grouping of Rounding out the auction are
tioneer Ronan Clarke. “Our art and decorative accessories art from etchings to bronzes an original Peanuts comic strip
November auction is strong to midcentury furniture. “There is just a really beauti- and porcelain. Highlights layout (copyright date is 1975)
across the board and includes Expected to garner much inter- ful array of signed couture,” said include a Zao Wou-ki (1920- signed by Charles Schulz, show-
pieces by sought-after names like est is a trio of high design furni- Whitney Bria, Clarke’s jewelry 2013) lithograph titled “Jardin ing Linus and Charlie Brown
Aldro Hibbard, Tiffany, David ture made by Wendell Castle and silver specialist. “It ranges Le Nuit,” 1954 ($2/3,000), and conversing at a brick wall
Webb and Wendell Castle.” (American, 1932-2018) for the from David Webb and Schlum- an untitled gravure etching and ($3/5,000); a signed pair of
boardroom of the Gannett berger for Tiffany to a whole col- aquatint by the artist from mahogany Baker chests with
The fine art category will fea- (newspaper) Company in Roch- lection of Tiffany brooches.” 1957 ($1,5/2,500), as well as a leather top writing desks hav-
ture a an oil on canvas painting ester, N.Y. Castle lived outside group of Cambodian bronze ing an original patina ($1/1,500)
by American artist Aldro Hib- Rochester with his family in the Bria, who is still cataloging heads and a Buddha ($1/1,500). and a rare signed mahogany
bard (1886-1972), titled “Coun- 1970s and taught at the Roch- lots for this sale, said several tall case clock made by David
try Fair” ($20/30,000), signed ester Institute of Technology. key pieces were presently at the Other antiques that would Lestourgeon in London, circa
lower left and measures 25 by He was famous for his sculptur- Gemological Institute of Ameri- make a fine addition to the 1710 ($1/1,500).
30 inches. “Hibbard’s ‘Country al furniture and did all the fur- ca, including a Ceylon sapphire home include a Steinway &
Fair’ ranks among the best niture pieces for Gannett’s brooch in 14K gold that is being Sons Model M ebonized piano Clarke Auction Gallery is at
works of Hibbard’s oeuvre,” said headquarters here, according to certified with an identity report from a Long Island estate 2372 Boston Post Road. For
Clarke’s fine art specialist Will a 1978 Washington Post article. as well as country of origin ($3/5,000), a pair of Louis XVI- information, www.clarkeny.com
Schweller. “Featuring the A pair of boardroom chairs along with a blue cabochon and style giltwood mirrors in a large or 914-833-8336.
mountains of New England ($5/7,000), on offer in this sale, two amber necklaces.
that frequently appear in Hib- is pictured in the artist’s cata-
bard’s paintings, ‘Country Fair’ logue raisonné. Also crossing Other jewelry offerings
sees the painter filling his land- the block is a podium ($1/1,500) include many signed pieces, a
scape with human energy. He and a coffee table ($1/1,500) he collection of jade jewelry
includes many charming details inscribed “Ming’s HK” and
of an early Twentieth Century among gold pieces, several
rural fair, including livestock, made in the chunky solid “state-
automobiles, as well as crowds
of adults and children huddled
around attractions, all existing
underneath an American flag.
This painting is so evocative of
country life that it was included
in a Maxwell House coffee
advertising campaign, appear-
ing in Life magazine as a depic-
tion of the ‘American Scene.’”

Another highlight among
paintings is an Eighteenth-
Nineteenth Century oil on can-
vas portrait of a gentleman from
the circle of Henry Raeburn
($1/1,500), measuring 36½ by
27½ inches. “This is a striking

‘Utopia’ Engages New Works, Celebrates Huntington’s Centennial

SAN MARINO, CALIF. — American Art’s Susan and consisting of a series of inter- Lewis took Chapter 14 of Museum, and Botanical Gar-
New works of art and litera- Stephen Chandler Wing that related stories told through Henry David Thoreau’s dens is located at 1151 Oxford
ture have debuted at The will include a selection of the audio tours in the gardens Walden as the starting point Road.
Huntington Library, Art objects used by artists in their along with a projection and for a new poem.
Museum and Botanical Gar- research alongside their new artifacts installed in the gal- For information, 626-405-
dens in “Beside the Edge of works. lery. Author Dana Johnson The Huntington Library, Art 2100 or www.huntington.org.
the World,” one of the pro- wrote a short story, “Our End-
grams marking The Hunting- “We selected the artists and less Ongoing,” that unearths Show Managers See Page 39
ton’s Centennial. The exhibi- writers in ‘Beside the Edge of the history of a remarkable
tion, on view to February 24, the World’ because of their woman, Delilah L. Beasley,
features works by artists Nina interest in working in archives who wrote and self-published
Katchadourian, Beatriz San- to reframe and reimagine his- The Negro Trailblazers of Cal-
tiago Muñoz and Rosten Woo tory,” said Julia Meltzer, ifornia (1919). Poet laureate
and writers Dana Johnson founder and director of Clock- of Los Angeles, Robin Coste
and Robin Coste Lewis and shop and co-curator of the
will give visitors the opportu- exhibition with Jennifer A.
nity to experience video Watts, curator of photography
works, poetry and more in a and visual culture at The
gallery setting, as well as an Huntington and coordinator of
audio tour and a sculpture the initiative. Watts added,
installation in the gardens. “The exhibition will be revela-
tory. The work responds to the
“Beside the Edge of the project’s directive with enor-
World” uses an item at The mous energy and intellectual
Huntington — Thomas More’s depth.”
satirical work “Utopia” (1516)
— as a thematic point of Artist Nina Katchadourian’s
departure. The Los Angeles research centered on the
arts organization Clockshop, theme of monsters in maps
in partnership with The Hun- and rare books within the
tington, invited the three art- museum’s archive. Filmmaker
ists and two writers to consid- Beatriz Santiago Muñoz
er More’s work and its map focused on the museum’s
depicting the fictional “Isle of botanical collections. Her
Utopia.” The cohort spent a video work, “Laurel Sabino y
year delving into the institu- Jagüilla” takes its title from
tion’s library, art, and botani- the vernacular names of two
cal collections to create works Magnolia species native to the
that make up the exhibition, artist’s birthplace and home
which is anchored by an on the island of Puerto Rico.
installation in the Virginia Artist, designer, writer and
Steele Scott Galleries of educator Rosten Woo created
“Another World Lies Beyond,”

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James Kochan with some of the top artwork offered in the sale, includ- Ed Nadeau conducts the inaugural Mars & Neptune Trust sale, which for a
ing the newly discovered William Williams portrait of a colonial artillery first-time sale did well, especially considering the unusual nature of such a
officer to his right. partnered endeavor.

Nadeau’s Fires First Shot For Mars & Neptune Trust
Conducts Inaugural Sale Of Rare Military & Naval Arms Assembled By James Kochan

EAST WINDSOR, CONN. — rare military and naval arms, on, had anyone with acumen catalog and advertising, and executive officer of the trust, a
It’s a long drive from Nadeau’s and other lots at times struggled been watching — so I am actu- said that he was very happy 501(c)(3) he founded that aims to
Auction Gallery in East Windsor, to rise to the bottom of their esti- ally glad that those that passed with what we attempted to do raise funds and public/private
Conn., to his home in Wiscasset, mates. But then for Kochan the did, as the trust can offer them for him, but was glad that both support for the preservation of
Maine — four hours — and planets realigned. later at realistic fixed prices or pieces were unsold, rather than endangered or rare surviving
James L, Kochan said he initially in our next sale.” selling at the bottom of the esti- sites or artifacts relating to the
felt a little dispirited heading “During the long drive home, I mates, for that ‘would have military and naval history of
home following his inaugural had time to sort things out a lit- That assessment was bolstered killed’ him, as they were both America prior to 1850.
Mars & Neptune Trust sale at tle, and the reality is that the by a call he received while driv- worth far more.
the gallery on October 19. There 181 lots offered still realized ing home. It was the consignor of Although many lots sold well
had been an ample number of more than $500,000, despite the two Civil War-era cannons that “All of the other consignors, below the bottom of the estimate,
passed lots in what had been very fine passed lots — most of failed to meet their reserves — especially the three museums, others achieved strong returns
characterized as sale rife with which were unreserved and, two of only 17 reserved lots in told me they were delighted with and some new records were
frankly, were no-brainers to bid the sale. “He complimented our the results we were able to achieved.
achieve for them, so that cheered
Auction Action In East Windsor, Conn. me up quite a bit.” A strong result was posted for a
newly discovered William Wil-
A final price of $18,000 was posted for this Kochan was a full-time liams portrait of a colonial artil-
unusual piece of militaria. Not unlike a sur- antiques and fine art dealer for lery officer. It was the sale’s top
veyor’s tool, the gunner’s perpendicular — more than two decades. His CV lot at $66,000. It was also per-
this particular one traced to Lieutenant also reflects nearly two decades haps the most notable of the
Colonel David Mason, circa 1776 — enabled as a museum director and cura- deaccessioned pieces in the sale,
a gunner to establish the center line of an tor, principally with the US Army painted in 1772 by Williams — a
artillery piece and thus its direction of fire. Museum System and the Nation- discovery made by Kochan dur-
al Park Service, including seven ing the process of researching the
This newly discovered William Williams years as supervisory curator at work in preparation for the sale.
portrait of a colonial artillery officer was Morristown National Historical One of only two known portraits
the sale’s top lot at $66,000. It was perhaps Park. Before setting up his own of colonial officers by Williams
also the most notable of the deaccessioned fine art and antiques business in (1727-1791), this painting was
pieces in the sale, painted in 1772 by Wil- 1998, he was director of museum hiding in plain sight in an exhibi-
liams — a discovery made by Kochan dur- collections at Mount Vernon. He tion gallery of the Fort Ligonier
ing the process of researching the work in has authored several books and Museum for the past 45 years.
preparation for the sale. is considered a leading expert on Catalog notes say it had been
American and British uniforms, donated to the museum as an
accoutrements, martial arms and Allan Ramsay portrait of Arthur
related military and maritime St Clair, executed prior to his
artwork and artifacts spanning departure from Scotland to
the Eighteenth and Nineteenth America as a young subaltern in
Centuries. the 60th Foot or Royal Ameri-
cans, with even a spurious ver-
The inaugural Mars & Neptune sion of the artist’s and sitter’s
Trust sale at Nadeau’s — so- names painted to the upper right
named after Mars, the god of war, background of the portrait —
and Neptune, the god of the sea something often found in actual
— was undertaken to pursue Ramsay portraits from the 1750s.
Kochan’s return to the nonprofit Not trusting the purported iden-
sector as president and chief

Review and Onsite Photos
by W.A. Demers, Senior Editor
Additional Photos Courtesy of

Nadeau Auction Gallery

A rare example of a French & Indian War peri- Eddie Nadeau Jr with gallery dog Cali, a Kochan said this was one of his favorite paintings in the
od military drum, this mid-Eighteenth Centu- 6-month-old German Short Hair that natu- sale. Done by an unknown Anglo-American School artist,
ry British regimental rope-tension snare rally adopts a pointer’s pose. circa 1830, the 17-by-23¾-inch oil on canvas depicts the
drum beat a path to $10,160. Peeking through Peruvian navy’s bombardment of Guayaquil on November
a hole in the drum’s side, you could see a 24, 1828. That year, war broke out between the Republic of
printed trade label viewable inside the shell. Peru (which had gained its independence from Spain in
1821) and the Republic of Gran Colombia (Colombia, Ecua-
dor and Panama being the successor states at its dissolu-
tion in 1831) over conflicting land claims over territory that
is now part of present-day Ecuador. In a reproduction
carved and gilded frame, the painting finished at $2,858.

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Earning $27,000 was a Continental Army-altered, French M1717 rampart
musket with bayonet with an overall length of 63¼ inches. Catalog notes
state that it is the only example of an intact, American-altered, M1717 ram-
part musket configured for infantry use currently known to survive.

Unlikely survivors in the realm of militar- The massive Ames Model 1835 bronze 6-pounder cannon,
ia are these side ammunition boxes that dated 1837, shown here with the sale’s curator James
would be mounted on field artillery car- Kochan, left, and auction house president Ed Nadeau, failed
riages. This Eighteenth Century American to meet its reserve ($50/80,000), but that was okay with the
example is the only one currently known, consignor, who told Kochan that he was glad that it and
according to the sale catalog, and it was another piece he’d consigned were unsold, rather than sold
bid to $1,905. It is closely patterned on the at the bottom of the estimates. That “would have killed him,
type of paired side ammunition boxes as they were both worth far more,” said Kochan.
used by the British Royal Artillery in the
Eighteenth Century for their light field
pieces, the boxes being mounted, respec-
tively, to a board fitted on each side of the
axle at its juncture with the side cheeks of
the carriage.

One of two rare portraits that were part of James Kochan’s personal collection, Henry
Edridge’s (1769-1821) “Colonel Coote Manningham of the Rifle Brigade, 1808 [and] Lieuten-
ant Colonel Boyd Manningham of the 81st Foot,” were executed in graphite and watercolor
wash on paper, with touches of body color, and went out at $15,240. Coote and Boyd Man-
ningham were career British Army officers who both distinguished themselves in combat
at the head of light infantry troops while serving in General Charles “No Flint” Grey’s
Expedition to the West Indies in 1793-95.

tity of the sitter, artist attribu- small sword as silver and steel, Glastonbury, Conn., collector Marty Edwards, right, exam-
tion and details of the uniform, 34½ inches long with Harrison’s ines a very nice specimen of Revolutionary War pistol that
Kochan in 2007 penned a letter name and successive owners’ is becoming harder to find — a flintlock Tower pattern
to the museum’s director docu- names of the Symmes family 1715/1778 sea service pistol. He was the successful bidder
menting the dress to be that of a engraved on hilt and scabbard for the pistol, taking it home for $2,400.
Royal Artillery officer (a corps in mountings. Minutes before the
which St Clair never served) and sword, Lot 54, was to be gaveled, Getting much presale inter- Fetching $12,200 was this 38½-inch-long presentation-grade
also to a postwar window of 1768- Windsor police arrived at est, according to Nadeau’s, sword of French manufacture, circa 1810-30, that the sale’s
70, based on specific details of the Nadeau’s, responding to a com- was this trophy from the 1815 curator James Kochan said was something of an enigma. “It
uniform and equipage depicted. plaint by an official of the Ohio- capture of USS President — a bears no inscription or any national or even service-related
Thus, falling outside the muse- based Harrison-Symmes Memo- bronze 1-pounder swivel gun emblems,” he wrote in the catalog. “However, the motifs
um’s scope of collections, the por- rial Foundation, a historical or “perrier,” which sold for found on both hilt and blade are strictly martial in nature, so
trait was eventually deacces- preservation group, saying that $22,500. The mobile, small- it is doubtful that this sword could be a diplomatic piece; if
sioned and consigned to this sale. this was the sword stolen years bore cannons were carried not presented as some high token of esteem or for an act of
ago from the Cincinnati Histori- on most ships, mounted in valor, it might be a sword that a high-ranking officer might
Another potentially strong lot cal Society. “The last thing I swivel or yoke mounts. acquire for court appearances and other ceremonies.”
in the sale — the gold-headed wanted to do at our first auction Brown’s (American British, 1761-
“walking stick” of Founding was to be hauled out in cuffs,” 1831) lively oil on canvas of Army officers who both distin- might acquire for court appear-
Father John Hancock — failed Kochan told the Hartford Cou- “Smugglers Pushing Off Their guished themselves in combat at ances and other ceremonies.”
to ignite bidding interest when rant about his reluctant acquies- Boat,” circa 1805, sailed to the head of light infantry troops
it crossed the block as the 182nd cence to the item’s seizure. $30,000. Brown, descended from while serving in General Charles Kochan, whose enthusiasm and
and final item. Kochan, who According to the Hartford Cou- Reverend Increase Mather on his “No Flint” Grey’s Expedition to deep knowledge about this mate-
believes that the cane “vies with rant article, Windsor police held mother’s side, was a portrait and the West Indies in 1793-95. rial was clearly evident at pre-
General George Washington’s the sword until they received a historical painter, born in Boston, view as he described some of the
battle sword as an iconic artifact valid court order from Ohio to Mass., but active in England. He Fetching $12,200 was a key lots that were going to be
of the American Revolution, said turn it over. was initially taught by his aunt 38½-inch-long presentation- offered, added, “I’ve learned a lot
he was truly baffled that the and around 1773 became a pupil grade sword of French manufac- from this first sale, though, and it
piece of Revolutionary- era Kochan maintains that he has of Gilbert Stuart, according to ture, circa 1810-30 that the sale’s will be applied in our next sale.
Americana with impeccable proof of ownership, that the catalog notes. He went to London curator James Kochan described We already have a plethora of
provenance failed to get any Windsor police illegally confis- in 1781 to further his training as something of an enigma. “It stellar pieces, from both institu-
serious bids at its $50/100,000 cated the sword and that he is under Benjamin West and bears no inscription or any tional and private collections,
estimate. “I truly thought my confident it will be proven that entered the Royal Academy national or even service-related which we’ll be cataloging over
estimate on that was ridiculous- the sword described by the Ohio schools in 1782. emblems,” he wrote in the cata- the winter, so expect to see anoth-
ly low and fully expected it to injunction does not match his log. “However, the motifs found er sale with more lots, but all of
achieve in the low- to mid-six sword. So this will be a continued Two portraits offered in the sale on both hilt and blade are strictly the caliber of our inaugural sale
figures.” dispute between Kochan and the were from Kochan’s own collec- martial in nature, so it is doubt- or better.”
Ohio courts, where the matter tion. Henry Edridge’s (1769-1821) ful that this sword could be a dip-
Another misalignment of the now goes. “Colonel Coote Manningham of lomatic piece; if not presented as Prices given include the buy-
planets occurred when one of the Rifle Brigade, 1808 [and] some high token of esteem or for er’s premium as stated by the
the featured lots in the sale — a Such disappointments and Lieutenant Colonel Boyd Man- an act of valor, it might be a auction house. For information,
silver-hilt smallsword by Boston drama aside, there were a num- ningham of the 81st Foot,” were sword that a high-ranking officer www.nadeausauction.com or
silversmith Jabob Hurd (1702- ber of good performers in the executed in graphite and water- 860-246-2444.
1758) and carried by General overall sale. color wash on paper, with touches
William Henry Harrison (1773- of body color, and went out at
1841) — was seized by Windsor Included was a bronze swivel $15,240. Coote and Boyd Man-
police in an ownership dispute, cannon captured from the US ningham were career British
which is fully described in a frigate President in 1815 that
November 9 article by Steven received much presale interest
Goode in the Hartford Courant. and sold for $22,500. There were
Kochan and Nadeau’s had important manuscripts and rare
expected the relic weapon that imprints relating to military and
was carried in 1811 by the naval history. A rare manuscript
future US president at the Bat- copy of William Congreve’s (1742-
tle of Tippecanoe to reach 1814) 1778 exercise for the light
$30/50,000, according to the cat- 6-pounder gun realized $20,400.
aloging, which also listed the
late Eric Martin Wunsch in its Portraits and historical paint-
provenance. ings by leading Eighteenth and
early Nineteenth Century Amer-
Catalog notes describe the ican, British and French artists
were well represented. Mather

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Ruscha’s ‘Hollywood,’ Warhol ‘Grace Kelly’ At Quinn’s
Nov. 16 Modern & Contemporary Prints Auction
FALLS CHURCH, VA. —
Modern and contemporary Andy Warhol (American, Ed Ruscha (American, b 1937-), “Hollywood,” 1968, split-fountain screenprint, 17/100,
prints and posters enhance all 1928-1987), “Grace Kelly,” signed and dated in pencil, framed: 19-5/8 by 46½ inches ($80/100,000).
sorts of spaces, from sophisti- 1984, screenprint in colors
cated Manhattan apartments to on Lenox museum board,
the geometric hillside homes of signed in pencil, numbered
Los Angeles. On November 16, 153/225, sheet: 40 by 32 inch-
Quinn’s Auction Galleries will es ($60/80,000).
present a selection of prints to
suit today’s interior décor, superior image with great col-
including such important high- ors. This is a crisp, high-quality
lights as Ed Ruscha’s iconic print in exceptional condition.”
split-fountain screenprint Hol- It is artist-signed in pencil and
lywood, an exceptionally fine numbered 153/225 ($60/80,000).
Andy Warhol silkscreen of Art collectors will have the
Grace Kelly, a pencil-signed rare opportunity to purchase a
first state of Henri Matisse’s complete Friedensreich Hun-
“Danseuse Debout” from the dertwasser (Austrian, 1928-
“Dix Danseuse” suite, and Fre- 2000) portfolio titled “Midori No
idensreich Hundertwasser’s Namida,” released in 1975
complete “Midori No Namida” ($18/22,000). It contains five
portfolio. vibrant woodcuts in colors on
Japan paper, together with a
Additionally, the auction shines justification folder, booklet, and
a spotlight on works from local artist-designed furoshiki (cloth
Washington Color School artists carrying-scarf), all presented in
Gene Davis, Sam Gilliam and the ensemble’s original Japan
Hilda Thorpe; the boldly distinc- cedar box. Each sheet measures
tive lithographs by Alexander 16¾ by 21¼ inches.
Calder, and more than 80 poster A 1927 first-state lithograph
lots. The poster category features on chine volant by Henri
a broad variety of First and Sec- Matisse (French, 1869-1954) is E. McKnight Kauffer (American, 1890-1954),
ond World War Allied propagan- titled “Danseuse Debout” [from American Airlines lithograph poster in col-
da posters, travel posters and “Dix Danseuse”]. Measuring ors, 1948, sheet: 40 by 30 inches ($800-
1960s psychedelic examples cre- 19-5/8 by 12¾ inches, it depicts $1,200).
ated in San Francisco by mas- in fine detail a pensive balleri-
ters of the genre, including Wes na in a tutu and is editioned Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), “Danseuse Debout” [from Dix Danseuse], 1927, litho-
Wilson, Milton Glaser and Victor and signed in pencil. Its prove- graph on chine Volant, first state, editioned and signed in pencil, sheet: 19-5/8 by 12¾ inch-
Moscoso. nance includes the estate of es ($4/6,000).
American sculptor Bruce Moore
The top estimated lot is Ed Rus- ($4/6,000). Nine lots are devoted to the those featured in the November McKnight Kauffer (American,
cha’s (American, b 1937) split- Containing three lithographs lively art of Alexander Calder 16 auction is a 1953 Gene Davis 1890-1954). The posters tout
fountain panoramic screenprint in colors on Arches paper, Sal- (American, 1898-1976), with (American, 1920-1985) signed such holiday destinations as
titled “Hollywood” ($80/100,000). vador Dali’s (Spanish, 1904- three in colors on Arches paper lithograph in colors titled Paris, Holland, England and
Numbered 17/100, it is artist- 1989) complete 1978 portfolio depicting affinity groups of ani- “Equinox,” edition 13 of 25 America’s East Coast. A 40-by-
signed E. Ruscha and dated 1968 “Les Amoureaux” is edition 199 mals. From the 1976 Mourlot ($600/800). A 1990 Sam Gilliam 30-inch Modernist poster
in pencil. The quintessential of 300 and retains its original [Paris] portfolio “Our Unfin- (American, b 1933) serigraph in depicting a globetrotting busi-
depiction of the iconic “Holly- decorative linen case ished Revolution,” their individ- colors on wove paper, titled nessman with briefcase in hand
wood” sign bathed in golden sun- ($1,2/1,800). The lithographs ual titles include: Elephants, “(For Xavier),” editioned 69/99 is expected to land at $800 to
light, the artwork has a framed include “Anthony and Cleopa- Seals and Animals. Each is and dated, has a framed size of $1,200.
size of 19-5/8 by 46½ inches. tra,” “Lancelot and Guinevere,” number 128 of 175; editioned 41 by 49 inches ($2/3,000).
and “The Garden of Eden.” Each and signed in pencil ($1/1,500). Quinn’s gallery is at 360
Also expected to attract strong Within the 80-lot selection of South Washington Street. For
bidder attention is a beautifully Quinn’s has auctioned many posters are several late-1940s information, Catherine Payling,
executed Andy Warhol (Ameri- prized works by Washington travel advertisements created 703-532-5632 extension 575 or
can, 1928-1987) screenprint of Color School artists. Among for American Airlines by E. www.quinnsauction.com.
Grace Kelly, which the artist
created in 1984. “This particu-
lar Grace Kelly print is so much
better than others we’ve seen,”
said Quinn’s executive vice
president Matthew C. Quinn.
“When compared to others in
the same edition, it’s immedi-
ately obvious that this is a

PO Bo x 2 90 ; Wh i te P l a in s , N . Y. 1 0 6 0 5

sheet is editioned and signed in
pencil and measures approxi-
mately 29½ by 21¾ inches.

Second Hilton Als-Curated Series Features
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — The Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, “Greenhouse Fantasies,” 2014, oil
Yale Center for British Art pres- on canvas, Hudgins Family Collection, courtesy of the artist
ents an exhibition of recent and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York City, ©Lynette Yiad-
works by the British artist om-Boakye.
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye (b
PPa:\SgAi&nhaAoteAdwdsb\y1M1-2a2-n19a\ gers 1977). This display is the second cal, Yiadom-Boakye’s images “Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is uncanny atmosphere through
See Page 39Team Antiques\1 x 4 indd. in a series of three devoted to depict people living in worlds among the most important art- the use of fields of color and min-
women artists working in Brit- where they have complete sover- ists working in Britain today. imal settings, allowing the char-
picked up from 5-18-18, 5-25-18, 9-21-18, 9-28- ain today, curated by the author eignty and are viewed as human The selection of these works, acter of the imaginary sitter to
18, 11-30-18, 2-22-19, 4-26-19, 5-24-19, 7-5-19, Hilton Als in collaboration with beings rather than artistic sym- which includes six paintings come forward. Like the Ameri-
7-19-19, 7-26-19, 9-6-19, 9-13-19, 9-20-19, the artists and the Center. The bols of pain, suffering, triumph loaned by generous private col- can portraitist Alice Neel, Yiad-
9-27-19, 10-4-19, 10-11-19,10-18-19, 10-25-19, exhibition is on view at the cen- or other projected notions. lectors and a portfolio of etch- om-Boakye focuses on the
11-1-19, 11-15-19 ter until December 15, and then ings from the center’s own hold- humanness in men of color and
travels to the Huntington Matthew Hargraves, chief ings, offers an opportunity to their presence in a visual field,
email proof to: Library, Art Collections, and curator of art collections, said, see her powerful representa- as in “Brothers to a Garden,”
Botanical Gardens in San Mari- tions of imaginary people of 2017. “In Greenhouse Fanta-
[email protected] no, Calif., in January. color shown in action and con- sies,” 2014, Yiadom-Boakye pays
templation. Arresting in its particular attention to her sub-
This selection of paintings and painterly beauty, her oeuvre ject’s eyes — their direct gaze
etchings, completed between stands in a long but often unrec- and gentle, assured connection
2012 and 2018, focuses on Yiad- ognized tradition of images of with the viewer.
om-Boakye’s interest in making black nobility.”
portraits of fictional people of The Yale Center for British Art
color drawn from found images Yiadom-Boakye’s subjects exist is at 1080 Chapel Street. For
and her rich imagination. At outside a specific place and time. information, 203-432-2800 or
turns dreamy, dramatic and lyri- The artist deftly achieves this www.britishart.yale.edu.

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“Portrait of a Young Man Holding Sheet Music” “St Anne, the Virgin, the Christ Child, and St “St Anne, the Virgin, and the Christ Child, called ‘St
by Leonardo da Vinci. ©Veneranda Biblioteca John the Baptist” by Leonardo da Vinci. ©The Anne’” by Leonardo da Vinci. ©RMN-Grand Palais
Ambrosiana. National Gallery, London. (Musée du Louvre). —René-Gabriel Ojéda photo

Leonardo daVinci
( continued from page 1C ) and Louis Frank, had already been hard in Lyon, France, in 2017. The resulting le in Rome, in 2020.
Only two of those three world-chang- at work on studying their Leonardos, agreement, brokered by the respective But such state-level machinations are
ing works of art will be on view in Paris with a major exhibition in mind, for at countries’ culture ministers, ensured
— “The Last Supper” is physically part least ten years. that Italy would send several works by atypical for art loans, and what hap-
of the convent for which it was painted, Leonardo — including “Vitruvian Man” pened exposes the inherent risks. With-
so it cannot and has never been moved. Because the Louvre, as well as many — and his followers to France for the in a year, the nationalist “Lega”
But the Louvre’s victory in getting two of the Italian museums from which 2019 show, while France would in turn (League) party had come into power in
of these works together under one roof, loans were sought, are state-funded, send two major Raphael paintings to Italy, and the new secretary of culture,
if not actually in the same room — negotiations were initially hammered Italy for that artist’s quincentenary Lucia Borgonzoni, almost immediately
along with 11 other paintings by Leon- out during what the New York Times exhibition, at the Scuderie del Quirina- took France to task for orchestrating an
ardo and 130-odd loans that have aug- called a “Franco-Italian summit,” held unfair deal, treating Italy with “a lack
mented its core collection of five of respect,” and shopping its collections
paintings and 22 drawings by the artist “Portrait of a Lady of the Court of Milan, wrongly called ‘La Belle Ferron- like a “supermarket” (as reported in the
— attests to its dogged, take-no-prison- nière’” by Leonardo da Vinci. ©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du Louvre). Times). “Probably no other country
ers and ultimately successful approach —Michel Urtado photo would dare” do this, she added. She
to building this exhibition. found an unlikely ally in Italian muse-
“Vitruvian Man,” in particular, repre- um directors, curators and conservators
sents a hard-fought battle. It was less who had long held reservations about
than a month before the exhibition the deal struck in Lyon, protesting that
opened, on October 24, that an Italian some of the Italian works promised to
court shot down a last-minute effort by the Louvre were also “immovable”; that
Italia Nostra (“Our Italy”), an Italian others were too fragile to travel; and
nationalist faction, to block its loan to that, anyway, politicians shouldn’t be
the Louvre. Leonardo was Italian, they making decisions about cultural patri-
said. Why should France benefit from mony. “It’s a total Italian soap opera,”
Italy’s cultural capital? the director of the National Gallery of
Of course, it’s more complicated than Parma told the Times.
Leonardo just being Italian. It’s true
that Leonardo was born in the town of The reemergence of a more centrist
Vinci, in the Tuscan hills, and he spent government in Italy, and the court deci-
most of his life in Florence and then sion earlier this fall, have guaranteed
Rome, and then Milan. But that was all that the show can go on (though the
400 years before there was a unified Louvre would be well-advised to make
Italy — and to further muddy the good on its promise about the Rapha-
waters, he spent his final years as court els). But uncertainty remains about one
painter to François I of France, residing very high-profile painting that was
and finally dying (on May 2, 1519) in eagerly sought for the exhibition. “Sal-
Amboise. He kept the “Mona Lisa,” and vator Mundi (Savior of the World)” — a
the less renowned but equally bewitch- bust-length, devotional portrait of Jesus
ing “St John the Baptist,” with him to Christ holding a glass orb with his left
the end; long story short, this is how the hand and making a sign of blessing
French state came to be the beneficiary with his right — has a somewhat con-
of what is the largest single collection of troversial attribution to Leonardo (the
Leonardo paintings in the world. Louvre did not respond to questions
So the stage was set for a showdown about its authenticity), it was convinc-
between Italy and France. Who gets to ing enough for the painting to sell at
claim Leonardo? Christie’s for $450 million in 2017. The
What’s unusual about how that debate purchaser, a member of the Saudi royal
has evolved is that it was conducted less family, reportedly intended to display
by curators and historians than by poli- the painting at the Louvre’s Abu Dhabi
ticians. While a quincentenary Leonar- wing; however, it does not seem to have
do exhibition would certainly have been been put on view there, and as of this
both appropriate and popular in Italy, as writing, negotiations to bring it to the
2019 approached it nevertheless became Louvre’s flagship location for this exhi-
increasingly clear that only the Louvre, bition remain unresolved. Delieuvin
with its unparalleled holdings, really and Frank confess that they have not
had the resources to pull it off. This is actually seen the work since its sale
partly because three of the Louvre’s five and do not know where it is — some
Leonardo paintings — the “Mona Lisa,” news reports have put it on a royal
“Virgin of the Rocks” and “The Virgin Saudi yacht — but they have included it
and Child with St Anne” — are classi- in the exhibition catalog and have
fied as “immovable,” meaning that they reserved a spot for it in the show, cur-
cannot be lent and can, therefore, be rently held by a painting on the same
seen only at the Louvre. Further, two of theme attributed to Leonardo’s studio.
the Louvre’s curators, Vincent Delieuvin
So the drama has, up to this point,
overshadowed the work that is actually
on view. Now that the exhibition is open
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“Portrait of Isabelle d’Este” by Leonardo da Vinci. “St John the Baptist” by Leonardo da Vinci. “Figure Study for The Battle of Anghiari” by Leon-
©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du Louvre). ©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du Louvre). ardo da Vinci. ©Szépművészeti Múzeum

—Michel Urtado photo —Michel Urtado photo — Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, 2019.

some 7,000 visitors per day — the Lou- every experiment and observation he it had been incorporated into the show. what complicates the message that it is
vre has the opportunity to show why made, every attempt to figure out how Instead, it will be on view in its regular essential to physically share space with
this has all been worth it; to demon- the world worked, was in service of his location in the Louvre’s Salle des États, these masterpieces. The “Mona Lisa,”
strate that to get so many works by the art. “His life was spent striving for the which is accessible on the same ticket hung well above eye level and crowded
master and his contemporaries under most perfect form of painting.” as the Leonardo exhibition. To maintain by selfie sticks, is barely visible in per-
one roof is about more than just a show Whether Leonardo achieved this or a presence in the show for this most son; is that experience more elucidating
of national strength or about drawing not is ultimately in the eye of the famous of Leonardo paintings, the orga- than a virtual reality tour? For “Salvator
record crowds; to make a case that the beholder. But over the last five centu- nizers have worked with HTC Vive to Mundi,” will it be enough to see a lesser
exhibition has scholarly import as well ries, few people have been wholly able create a virtual reality (VR) experience work, plus digital images of the original,
as journalistic “legs.” Although its press to resist the precious few paintings that for visitors. With a VR headset on, visi- to understand its significance in Leon-
office hasn’t seemed particularly inter- he left behind, somewhere between 15 tors can take a virtual tour of the “Mona ardo’s oeuvre? Perhaps: some art histori-
ested in dismantling the perception of and 20 by most counts. Here, the faces Lisa,” traveling as if in one of Leonar- ans, without ever having seen it in per-
aloof entitlement that has plagued the of Mary and the angel in “Virgin of the do’s flying machines from the crowded son and relying exclusively on detailed
organization of the show — they nei- Rocks,” and of St John the Baptist in Salle des États to the inside of the photographs, have even felt qualified to
ther responded to interview questions the eponymous painting that closes the painting, flying over Mona’s stone bal- levy a judgment on its authenticity.
nor provided a copy of the catalog, and show, radiate both ethereal beauty and cony and into the mountains beyond. But if this were really about only
their captions consistently refer to the wisdom. The massing of figures and Not everyone is equally thrilled by the images and not objects, if our fascina-
artist as “Léonard de Vinci” — they of interweaving of colors in “The Virgin VR aspect of the show. Critic Didier tion with Leonardo was really more
course know that the work speaks for and Child with St Anne” manages some- Rykner observed acidly that “I would about the workings of his mind than the
itself. One may feel peevish about how to both look forward to modernism prefer the Louvre to be involved with works of his hand, then it seems doubt-
French politics and customer service, and back to medieval stained glass, reality”; such criticism is possibly ful that any country, any collection
but a painting by Leonardo can never while still being utterly of its time. Por- aggravated more than mitigated by would feel as possessive and protective
disappoint, and this is a once-in-a-life- traits like “La Belle Ferroniere” and statements from the Louvre that such about their Leonardo as they clearly do.
time opportunity to see the vast major- “Portrait of a Musician,” not to mention experiments are targeted at visitors The drama and the negotiations may
ity of them all in one place. No one the “Mona Lisa,” are such powerful con- who are “maybe not interested in the seem to have overshadowed the art-
needs convincing. veyers of personality and psychology artworks” and from claims by HTC Vive work thus far, but of course the drama
Delieuvin described the main idea that they have been irresistible to biog- representatives that Leonardo “would has been all about the artwork to begin
behind the show, to the Times, as raphers and Freudians alike. And then have loved” VR. But the VR space is with: who has it, who wants it, who gets
returning painting to its central role in there are the landscapes — whole uni- segregated from the rest of the exhibi- to fly their flag over it. The motivations
interpreting Leonardo’s life and career. verses of dark trees, crystalline moun- tion, which should otherwise be perfect- may seem insufficiently lofty — and
Over the last 50 years or so, the artist’s tains, rivers, bridges, Florentine ly welcoming to more traditional visi- perhaps, at times, they have been — but
famous notebooks — which include cityscapes, visible just beyond the tors: dark walls, deep as one of in the end the passion and statecraft
anatomical drawings, inventions and shoulders of Mary, Anne and Mona — Leonardo’s landscapes, with delicately that have gone into the development of
scientific studies that are well ahead of seemingly as much landscapes of the lit drawings and paintings shining out this show are a testament to Leonardo’s
his time — have become more known in mind as of the known world. from them like the faces of angels and unmatched power as creator of paint-
the public consciousness, causing Leon- The “Mona Lisa,” it bears noting, is saints. ings — of beautiful, challenging, revela-
ardo to be seen as someone “who lived a not technically in the exhibition. So The VR presence in the show, as well as tory works of art that need to be seen,
somewhat dispersed life, dabbling in huge are the crowds that come to see the heavy dependence upon infrared wherever they are, to be believed.
mathematics, geometry and every now this painting — upwards of 30,000 peo- radiography and digital imaging, for The Louvre is on Rue de Rivoli. For
and again painting.” But this isn’t real- ple per day — that there would have much of the scholarship and some additional information, https://www.
ly true, says Delieuvin, observing that been no way to manage crowd control if aspects of the exhibition itself, some- louvre.fr/en or +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17.

Louvre Presents Blockbuster Quincentenary Exhibition

“Study for ‘St Anne’: The Virgin’s Cloak” by Leonardo da “Star of Bethlehem and Other Plants” by “Drapery Study for a Seated Figure” by Leon-
Vinci. ©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du Louvre). Leonardo da Vinci. Royal Collection Trust. ardo da Vinci. ©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée du
©Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019. Louvre). —Michel Urtado photo
—Michel Urtado photo

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