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The Moon
In The Age Of
Photography

“Transparency of the Moon from Negatives Made at
the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California,”
circa 1896. Gelatin silver transparency on glass, over-
all 18-11/16 by 15¾ inches. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach
Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, The New
York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Founda-
tions.

By James D. Balestrieri

NEW YORK CITY — When a mystery loses its mystery, when
something we have seen as beyond human understanding is
brought, through science, into what Nathaniel Hawthorne called
the “realm of ordinary experience,” we reclassify it, place it
among the things that used to amaze us, but no longer do, at
least not in the same way. Old gods. Chimerical beasts. Supersti-
tions. H.G. Wells’ Selenites, from his novel First Men in the Moon,
no longer live beneath the lunar surface. The Maria — seas in
Latin — that we imagined there turned out to be vast plains of
dark basalt. The tides that the moon makes became the measur-
able consequences of gravity. The full moon, as it turned out,
didn’t turn us into werewolves or drive us mad. Lunacy is a word
with a history, an etymology rooted in myth, not a diagnosis.

Then, on July 20, 1969, NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong
stepped down from the Lunar Lander and placed the first human
footprint on a body in our solar system other than Earth. By
rights, the moon should have released much if not all of her
strange hold over us. And yet, as “Apollo’s Muse: The Moon in the
Age of Photography,” the new exhibition at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art — designed to coincide with the 50th anniversa-
ry of NASA’s historic moment — demonstrates, the moon, despite
the revelation of many of her secrets, remains a source of wonder.
Indeed, it might even be said that the knowledge we have
acquired about the moon has only created fodder for new and
even, perhaps, greater flights of fancy. Moonlight still beguiles.

( continued on page 30 )

“Buzz Aldrin Walking on the Surface of the Moon near a Leg of the Lunar Module” by Neil AT THE METROPOLITAN
Armstrong (American, 1930–2012), NASA Apollo 11, 1969, printed later. Dye transfer print, MUSEUM OF ART
16-1/8 by 16-3/8 inches. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Alfred Stieglitz Society
Gifts, 2017.

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Aidan Meller

On June 12 at Oxford University, Ai-Da,
the world’s first ultra-realistic artificial intel-
ligence (AI) humanoid robot artist opened
her solo exhibition “Unsecured Futures,”
which runs to July 6 at the Barn Gallery, St
John’s College, University of Oxford. The
opening exhibition marked Ai-Da’s first
public appearance and grand unveiling.
Ai-Da is the invention of gallery director
Aidan Meller, described as the first ultra-realistic robot capable of drawing people from life using her eye and a pencil
in her hand. He says Ai-Da is an artist, but she comprises robotics, AI processes and algorithms developed by Engi-
neered Arts in Cornwall and scientists in Leeds and the University of Oxford. We asked Meller to help us understand
what makes Ai-Da an artist in her own right.

What themes is “Unsecured Futures” Ai-Da Bee sculpture. that is then distorted by a digital artist (Alex Kafous-
exploring? An Ai-Da portrait. sais) according to Ai-Da’s drawing coordinates and the
output data from an algorithm. The final works chal-
New technologies and how these might affect our lenge us to look at the complex interplay of technology,
futures, and Ai-Da engages audiences and encourages imagination and the natural world.
discussion on this. The exhibition is looking at identity
in a time of online avatars and chatbots, how we might With her artistic sensibilities
respond to our destabilizing environment, and hitting comprising computer code, what kinds
topics such as trans-humanism and biotechnology. The of subjects are Ai-Da’s favorite?
works of George Orwell, Aldous Huxley and Alek-
sandr Solzhenitsyn from the Twentieth Century have Ai-Da’s favorite subjects are those that get people
lost none of their urgency and power. New technolo- thinking and talking about pressing issues of our times.
gies have potential for use and abuse, but robust and Her computer code exists within her artistic context.
widespread ethical discussions and considered choices Art is a powerful tool to communicate with, and issues
are needed, with commitments to curbing negative use. of the environment, the impact of new technologies
Ai-Da is great at getting artistic conversations started and how we use them within a strong ethical frame-
and raising ethical considerations to a wider audience. work are the areas that are most rewarding to her.

How does Ai-Da make pictures? How did she come by her name?

Ai-Da sees an image through cameras in her eyes, which Ai-Da is named after Ada Lovelace, the first computer
she captures and sends to her computer memory. Her programmer of all time. Ada Lovelace was a highly
specially designed AI algorithms interpret the image, and intelligent person who has helped change the world
then her motorized robotic arm draws the image on pa- we live in — her importance in history cannot be
per, using graphite pencil. The AI algorithms have been underestimated. Ai-Da the robot was named in order
developed by Salaheldin Al Abd and Ziad Abass, based to inspire women to enter into science and computing,
in Leeds, to create human drawing style. The method where they are under-represented.
involves pixel coordinates, which are turned into real
space coordinates. Her artificial arm was also designed by In her recent debut, Ai-Da performed
Salaheldin and Ziad, and made by engineering manager an homage to Yoko Ono’s “Cut Piece.”
Adam Meller. Through this arm, the drawing algorithm What did that entail?
outputs become a physical reality.
The paintings on display in her show are AI art, with In Ai-Da’s performance piece “Privacy,” audience
human collaboration. Coordinates from her drawing members were invited to “clothe” her, by coming up
were given to AI researcher Aidan Gomez from the and adding a piece of recycled fabric to her robotic
University of Oxford, who has created for Ai-Da some body. As a power female artist who kept ethical con-
AI algorithms that produce abstract artworks. These siderations in mind in her artwork, Yoko Ono is one
artworks are based on the neural network readings of of Ai-Da’s favorite artists, and we feel Ai-Da’s perfor-
the Cartesian plane. Since neural networks read the mance is a fitting homage. Like “Cut Piece,” Ai-Da
Cartesian plane quite differently to humans, the outputs similarly questions what art and an artist is and how we
are unexpected. These images have been printed on to relate to that and encourages us to re-think the issue of
canvas and then a human artist (Suzie Emery) has used The Other and the use and abuse of new technologies.
oil paint to overlay the image, to produce final artworks. The fabric comes from second-hand shops across the
country, bringing in the unknown stories and scenarios
Sculptures? of the previous owners, and the people who originally
made the clothes and the raw materials. We all impact
A running concern through Ai-Da’s work is the each other, and giving too much power to technolo-
environment, imagined through the bee. These bee gies we still don’t fully understand needs caution and
sculptures contain many layers of artistic process, using consideration.
Ai-Da’s drawings as a starting point. The layers of art-
ists’ process includes using micro-CT imagery of a bee — W. A. Demers

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Eclecticism On Tap July 10 At Benefit Shop Foundation
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — At the with gold toned metal clasps, lock
Benefit Shop Foundation’s Red and key, 13 by 16 by 7 inches
Carpet auction on Wednesday, ($500-$1,500).
July 10, at 10 am, designers, dec- Designer names will be well-
orators and collectors with a keen represented — from Hermes to
eye for good design will find a Tiffany. A Tiffany & Co antique
variety of items that suit their brass wardroom ship’s bell clock
fancy — everything from a Birkin ($1/3,000), from the office of a
bag in orange leather to Eames Fortune 500 company chief exec-
midcentury furniture and much utive officer, serial number
more. 130330, is an expected standout.
“We really are focusing on eclec- Possibly from the early Twenti-
tic collecting this month, with eth Century, the clock measures
some choice pieces that were just 16½ inches in diameter at the
given to us from several local base.
estates,” said Pam Stone, owner Anyone looking to jazz up their
and founder of the Benefit Shop home will take note of a pair of
Foundation. “It’s always fun to Reed & Barton ornate silver-
come into work because you liter- toned candelabras ($150-300) A custom Versace bed frame replica ($5/10,000)
ally never know what will show with three arms, measuring 16 made by an artisan metalworker in Maine.
up that day, and we enjoy sharing by 15 by 8 inches; a pair of Asian
that excitement with our buyers.” celadon lidded ginger jars This Hermès Birkin bag ($500-$1,500) is in
Unusual lots highlighting the ($400/800) with floral and leaf orange Togo leather with gold-toned metal
auction will feature a custom Ver- detail, Asian characters and lids clasps, lock and key.
sace bed frame replica ($5/10,000) having dragon detail, 12 inches
created by an artisan metalwork- tall; and a pair of antique wooden eral singular examples by Her-
converted window mirrors ($300- man Miller, led by a platform
600) having beveled antique mir- bench ($300/600) in blond-toned
ror panels. Each is cream-toned maple top and black-toned paint-
er in Maine. Crafted from iron, bottle of vintage Shalimar per-
bronze and brass, it features an fume by Guerlain ($50-$100) in
the vintage purple velour presen-
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framing snakes, Greek key with carved wooden detail, 65 by ed base, designed by George Nel- hand painted glass coupe and
design and originally cost 42 inches. son in 1946 — part of his first col- plate ($40/80) with matching
A fitting place to start with any lection for Herman Miller, 48 by plate coaster featuring hand
decorating project is the floor, and 18½ by 14½ inches; an Eames by painted floral garlands and gold-
this auction features several Herman Miller MCM two-door toned leaf and scroll border, 6½
$40,000. Measuring 70 by 82 inches tall with a 7¼-inch diam-
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Diverse Lineup Headlines Michaan’s July 13 Auction
ALAMEDA, CALIF. — The
third quarter of 2019 at Tiffany sterling silver Japanesque tea and coffee service
Michaan’s begins with a sale on designed by Edward C. Moore ($30/40,000).
July 13 showcasing fine art, pho-
tography, bronze sculptures, Tiffany Silver, Ansel Adams ‘Redwoods,’
Chinese jade jewelry and crackle Chinese Porcelains & Carved Jade Jewelry
glazed Chinese porcelains.
ing variations. Gold jewelry is fused two cultures in his draw- Chinese ge-type crackle French Belle Époque dia-
A leading auction highlight also offered in a wide range of ings and paintings. His ink glazed mallow form brush mond, platinum, gold lava-
is a Tiffany & Co sterling tea periods and price points. Gem- drawing “Fox” is offered washer ($3/5,000). liere necklace ($5/7,000).
and coffee service, designed in stones are featured in many of ($8/12,000). ($1/2,000). Of special interest July, a Charles Eames armchair
the Japanesque style by the gold pieces, such as a red locally and internationally is a with matching ottoman is
Edward C. Moore (1827–1891). coral and 18K yellow gold ring Michaan’s offers Ansel Adams’ bronze hedgehog ($3/5,000) by offered ($1,5/2,500). A special
Decorated with graceful ($600/800). Estate diamonds, circa 1960 silver gelatin print of Beniamino Bufano (1890–1970), find is a George III oak tall case
swans, birds on branches and always a big draw, are among “Redwoods, Bull Creek Flat, the Italian-born San Francisco clock ($2,5/3,500) by Blair
Greek key motifs, the set dates the sale’s highlights. An Art Northern California.” Adams Modernist sculptor of monumen- Flight. Made in Scotland circa
to the Gilded Age, circa 1875 Deco diamond bracelet shot the photo in the old growth tal works displayed in the city’s 1774–75 to commemorate the
($30/40,000). ($2/$3,000) and an antique wed- forest where massive sequoias public spaces. July 1775 marriage of James
ding ring set ($3/5,000) are nota- inspire awe and reverence. This Smith and Ann Morris, it is
Asian art collectors and con- ble. image, a strong impression with Bufano’s curvilinear works in inscribed with their names and
noisseurs of glazed Chinese por- In 1920s Paris, the Japanese good contrasts, was previously stone and bronze share a bold also “Blair Flight/Perth.”
celain will not want to miss this expatriate artist Léonard Tsug- purchased at Sotheby’s sale of yet warm quality: solid and
sale. Three of the highlights are uharu Foujita enjoyed greater fine photographs on October 16, smooth, they invite the human Previews are set for July 7, 12
crackle glazed pieces from a sin- success than Picasso and wider 1990 ($7/9,000). touch. “Hedgehog’s” smaller and day of sale.
gle collector, ranging in estimat- acclaim than Matisse. Subject of scale furthers this connection.
ed price from $2,000 to $5,000. a major 2018 exhibition at Featured sculptures offered Michaan’s is at 2751 Todd
An intricately painted large blue Musée Maillol, Foujita nimbly include Miguel Ortiz Berrocal’s Estate furniture is a mainstay Street. For information, 510-
and white double gourd “shou” “Alexandre” bronze puzzle sculp- of every monthly auction. In 740-0220 or www.michaans.com.
vase is from the same collection ture with key and book
($3/5,000). A small square vase
of Dehua porcelain ($3/5,000) is
featured, as is a large carved cin-
nabar plaque inlaid with hard-
stones, including jade ($3/4,000).
Huanghuali and rosewood furni-
ture pieces are offered.

Chinese treasures are also
trending in jewelry, with more
than a dozen lots of old celadon
and mutton fat jade, as well as
translucent jade. Carved pen-
dants are abundant in tradition-
al forms such as bi discs and
Chinese locks. Scalloped edges,
florals and yin/yang motifs are
just a few of the decorative carv-

Dwight M. Cleveland Collection Of Movie Posters—

Coming Soon! Norton Museum Show Of Movie Posters

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. Cleveland Collection,” includes
— The Norton Museum of Art more than 200 posters repre-
presents one of the largest senting comedies, musicals,
museum exhibitions of classic Westerns, sci-fi thrillers, dra-
movie posters from one of the mas and others that date from
most prominent private collec- the turn of the Twentieth Cen-
tions in the world. The exhibi- tury to the late 1980s. “Coming
tion, titled “Coming Soon: Film Soon” will be on view through
Posters from the Dwight M. October 29.

The exhibition is co-organized Singin’ in the Rain, 1952, United States Release, 11 by 14
by guest curator Matthew Bird inches.
and Norton assistant curator J.
Rachel Gustafson, who selected which has not been granted the the same work the earliest ones
215 posters from the more than respect of a stand-alone show,” took on, using ephemeral paper
3,000 in the Cleveland Collec- says Chicago-based collector and ink to connect a film to its
tion to present a comprehen- Dwight Cleveland. “Film post- audience. The posters selected
sive history of movie poster art ers have always been mixed for “Coming Soon” illustrate
and the longstanding allure of with costumes, scripts, props the artistic techniques — pas-
Hollywood these objects helped tel, oil painting, water color,
promote. The exhibition photomontage and air brush —
includes posters of iconic films and printing techniques —
such as Casablanca, The God- lithography, hand-stenciling,
father, Singin’ in the Rain, off-set printing and photo-
North by Northwest and Grand graphic reproductions — that
Hotel, as well as memorable artists have used to celebrate
cult classics such as Barbarella and promote iconic movie stars
and Attack of the 50 Foot like Charlie Chaplin and Bust-
Woman. er Keaton, Greta Garbo and
Joan Crawford, Carry Grant
“This exhibition is a land- and Grace Kelly, Harrison Ford
mark event for the art form, and so many others.

and other ephemera in previ- Movies also have been one of
ous exhibitions about movies. America’s most popular exports
Most film buffs think all the art for at least a century. There-
is on the screen, but I believe fore, “Coming Soon” includes
the best posters can represent posters from around the world
the soul of the movie itself — that have interpreted Ameri-
and communicate volumes can movies, providing a window
about the essence of the film.” on how other cultures view the Goldfinger, 1964, released
Movie posters have a complex United States. Posters in the 1971, Japan Release, 41 by
“job description.” They must exhibition also come from 81 inches.
grab the public’s attention, South America and Mexico, Australia, Europe, North Afri-
introduce a story, depict a for- ca, Japan and the United King-
eign world, promote a celebrat- dom. Additionally, posters
ed cast, and ultimately fill the- advertising films that were
ater seats. The subject of a produced abroad in countries
full-length feature film has to such as Germany, Mexico and
be communicated in a single Russia are exhibited to illus-
image, and movie poster artists trate the global reach and pop-
had to become adept at simul- ularity of filmmaking.
taneously communicating
glamour, aesthetics, and emo- The Norton Museum of Art is
tion in a very limited space. In at 1450 South Dixie Highway.
spite of changing eras and tech- For information, 561-832-5196
nologies, today’s film posters do or www.norton.org.

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Sotheby’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Of Moon Landing With Two Auctions

NEW YORK CITY — Sothe- panels for the S-II, the second Omega prototype Speed- Original Apollo Firing Room control panels from the Ken-
by’s is presenting two auctions stage of the Saturn V; four con- master Alaska III, Ref. nedy Space Center Firing Room 1 ($200/300,000).
this July in celebration of the sole panels for the S-IVB, the 145.022, stainless steel chro-
50th anniversary of the historic third stage of the Saturn V. nograph wristwatch made engraved into the metal bezel, NASA’s Space Shuttle program
Apollo 11 lunar landing. Omega in 1978 ($70/90,000). the renowned caliber 321, the in 1978. The project was made
Speedmaster: To the Moon and Omega Speedmaster: To the Speedmaster has signified the lack of crown guards, the to incorporate an anti-reflective
Back on June 19 will offer a Moon and Back will celebrate kind of quality and reliability applied Omega logo and the crystal and easily legible dial.
selection of Speedmaster watch- one of the most iconic sports that has made it the only desig- large “broad arrow” hour hands The black dial is specific to this
es — the official watch of NASA watches ever to come to market, nated timepiece fit to wear on are all distinguishing traits watch, featuring luminous triti-
since 1965. Space Exploration which was a leading choice of the moon. that differentiate this Speed- um and radial counters.
on July 20 will feature exten- astronauts for more than five master from its successors.
sive material related to the decades. Before sending any Highlights of the auction Sotheby’s is at 1334 York Ave-
Mercury, Gemini and Apollo objects into space, NASA per- include two Reference 2915-1s The sale also offers an “Alaska nue. For information, 212-606-
missions, including flown mis- forms extensive testing to — the first Speedmaster model III” Speedmaster, made for 7000 or www.sothebys.com.
sion artifacts and hardware. ensure that anything aboard a ever created. The dial configu-
space flight will withstand the ration, the tachometer scale
Exhibitions for both auctions rigors of unpredictable environ-
will be free and open to the pub- ments. In 1965, NASA sought to
lic beginning 15 July in Sothe- find a watch properly provi-
by’s New York galleries. sioned for human spaceflight.
Three watches were chosen to
Sotheby’s latest Space Explo- undergo months of testing.
ration auction will feature a Omega is the only brand whose
wide variety of material from watch passed all ten tests, ren-
the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo dering the Speedmaster model
missions, featuring direct con- as the official watch of NASA.
signments from astronauts, The iconic watch has been
including Apollo 13 Mission bestowed upon the wrists of
Commander James Lovell; astronauts ever since — includ-
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot ing all six lunar landings — and
Russell Schweickart; and the has fittingly been dubbed the
estate of John Young, who “Moonwatch.” For decades, the
enjoyed the longest career of
any astronaut. The sale also
offers a collection of flown mis-
sion artifacts and hardware, a
single-owner collection of flown
Robbins medallions, early con-
tractor’s models, spacesuits,
maps, charts and more.

The sale is led by a collection
of 20 original Apollo firing room
control panels from the Kenne-
dy Space Center Firing Room 1,
which launched seven Apollo
missions carried by the Saturn
V rocket, including the three
most historic: Apollo 8 (first
humans to orbit the moon),
Apollo 11 (first humans to land
on the moon) and Apollo 17 (last
humans to land on the moon),
as well as Apollo 4 (unmanned),
13, 15 and 16 ($200/300,000).

The collection consists of
seven monitoring console pan-
els, used to display information
pertaining to countdown and
launch sequence events; two
panels from the Instrument
Unit, which contained the guid-
ance and monitoring equipment
for the rocket while it was in
flight; five console panels for
the S-IC, the first stage of the
Saturn V Rocket; two console

‘Capturing Our
Past: Visiting
Washington’s
Headquarters’

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Wash-
ington’s Headquarters State
Historic Site on Thursday, July
4, will present “Capturing Our
Past: Visiting Washington’s
Headquarters in the Mid- To
Late Nineteenth Century,” in
the museum, at 2 pm. Visitors
will hear about Washington’s
Headquarters’ early years as
we approach the 169th anniver-
sary of its designation as the
first publicly operated historic
site in the United States on
July 4, 1850.

Listen to how and why that
happened. Hear about the moti-
vation to save Washington’s
Headquarters before so many
other sites. Learn what it was
like to visit the site 130 years
ago. Compare that period of
time with the present as you
walk through the same rooms
the Washingtons once did.

The presentation is free with
museum admission.

Washington’s Headquarters
State Historic Site is at 84 Lib-
erty Street. For information,
845-562-1195.

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Salesman sample or child’s stove, Coin-operated jukebox, Wurlitzer Rare salesman sample or
Quick Meal No. 407-16, nickel- Model 750E, circa 1941, designed child’s stove, Home Comfort
plated cast iron and steel six- by Paul Fuller, made $6,325. No. CB, manufactured by
burner, steel back with nickel Lighting, table lamp, signed Handel on shade and bronzed Wrought Iron Range Co of St
edging on brackets and shelf, tree trunk base, circa 1910, brought $2,070. Louis, Mo., cast iron, complete
oven door embossed “Quick Gasoline pump, Eric Motor Systems-Tulsa, Okla., clock face, with warming oven, circa 1910,
Meal,” only available through OPI brass nozzle, lights up, an older restoration with Rich- went out at $4,600.
dealers of people-sized Quick field Capco globe with glass lenses, was $4,025
Meal Stoves, circa 1910. Restored,
it finished at $4,025. Auction Action In Waterloo, Iowa

At Rich Penn Auction—

Cabin Fever Spurs Bidding Fever

WATERLOO, IOWA — The Jewelry, ladies 14K white Soda fountain syrup dispens- ized $1,955.
spring Rich Penn auction at gold diamond ring, size 7, er, Triple XXX Root Beer, keg- In the days of the classic
the Sullivan Bros Convention approximately .75-carat mar- shaped milk glass dispenser
Center seemed like it was quise-shaped center dia- with original Root Beer but- jukeboxes, it wasn’t unusual to
spring only in name. The April mond with 14 channel-set ton pump, sold for $1,725. see a slot machine or two in
28 event had a special gift straight baguettes approxi- the same establishment. Any
from Mother Nature. Satur- mately 36-carat total weight and glittered. machines that took in extra
day’s session was given four and 24 channel-set full-cut Coin-operated machines money helped the merchant
inches of snow. But those in round diamonds in approxi- showed great bidder interest make a bit more profit. So
attendance weren’t hampered mately .48 carat weight. With as well. The top lot on Sunday coin-operated machines were
by a bit of snow. Cabin fever total carat weight of 1.59, it was a classic circa 1941 Paul in every little town and big
quickly turned to bidding Country store sign, Sun- sold for $1,495. Fuller designed Wurlitzer city in America. You could buy
fever. beam Rolls, colorful self- model 750E jukebox. Fuller a song for a nickel, and the
framed litho on embossed Rare coin-operated slot was single-handedly responsi- same for a pack of gum. Or buy
The auction kicked off at 10 metal picturing Little Miss machine, Watling Rol-A-Top ble for designing the 1938–49 a pencil, a soda or take a
am on Saturday, with more Sunbeam, fetched $3,163. cherry front with twin and line of Wurlitzer 24 selection chance on winning some
than 200 lots of non-cataloged Close behind was an unusual diamond jackpot front, machines. His designs set the money. Many of those coin-
items for just in-house bid- and rare Buddy L Railroad 25-cent play, circa 1936, stage for other manufacturers operated machines survived. A
ders. Auctioneers Fred Van Double Trestle Bridge. It came restored, changed hands for to follow. This machine, largely nice group of them found their
Metre and Tom Millie sailed with ten pieces of track. Each $3,163. complete but with a few minor way to the Rich Penn auction.
through those by noon. When piece of the track was stamped ple XXX Root Beer keg-shaped issues, still played up to a
the first cataloged lot came to with the Buddy L name. When syrup dispenser. It pumped up $6,325 high bid. Another juke- The top selling slot machine
the podium, the house bidders all the bids had rolled across a top bid of $1,725. A circa box from Wurlitzer’s rival was an unusual Watling Rol-
were joined by an additional the block, it sold at $3,680 1909 National Cash Register, Rockola was a circa 1947 A-Top with a Diamond Front
internet following from 37 Model No. 327, rang up a high Model 1426. A great Art Deco jackpot. This 25-cent machine
countries across the globe. In the country store category, bid of $1,495. A cast iron coun- design, this 20-selection from the 1930s took in a $3,163
When Sunday’s session a colorful, self-framed metal ter-style Enterprise No. 8, with machine needed amp work but winning bid. A rare $1 play
wrapped up, those bidders sign for Sunbeam Rolls, pictur- original orange paint, decals still hit a high note at $2,070. Jennings light-up Club Chief
captured nearly half the auc- ing Little Miss Sunbeam, sold and Eagle finial sold at $1,265. From pumping out great in a console cabinet hit the
tion. According to Penn, “We at $3,163. Bidders were tunes to pumping gas, bidder jackpot at $2,545.
continue to see increased par- charmed by the graphics. A The Sunday session took on a interest was strong. An Eric
ticipation from our online cli- 39-inch diameter Frostie Root different flavor. It was about Motor Systems clock face Decorative items, which have
ents. But when it comes to Beer diecut metal bottle cap things that were big, made pump had an older restora- been a softer side of the mar-
some of the more serious sign with Frostie graphics sold music, took coins or sparkled tion. It looked plenty good ket in recent years, seemed to
items, many bidders want to at $1,840. More fun graphics enough to pump out a $4,025 be making a modest comeback
be here and see it and examine came on a Grape-Nuts sign. bid. An American Oil Pump & in prices. A colorful, signed
it for themselves.” This self-framed litho on tin Tank Co visible pump, circa Handel leaded glass lamp had
featured a little girl on the 1920s brought $2,185, as did a strong internet and in-house
The Saturday session includ- way to school with her St Ber- Wayne clock face Model 861. A bidding. It ended up selling at
ed salesman sample stoves, nard, and it was bid to $1,150. Red Crown Gasoline bulk $2,070. Another stained and
country store and soda foun- drum from Standard Oil Indi- leaded glass table lamp from
tain items and pressed steel Among the other items doing ana with great graphics real- Duffner & Kimberly settled in
toys. The top two lots for that well on Saturday was the Tri- at a winning bid of $1,265. A
session were both salesman circa 1900 disc German music
sample stoves. A restored box with nine discs played
Home Comfort No. CB, sold at beautifully. As a result, several
$4,600. A Quick Meal No. 407- inhouse bidders played it up to
16, also restored, sold at the winning $1,725 bid.
$4,025. Two other stoves that
warmed up bidders included a If you wanted something that
circa 1900 Karr Range Co with glittered & sparkled that you
blue and white enameled fin- could wear, a 1.59-carat dia-
ish, which finished at $3,163. mond ring was offered. It went
A circa 1900 Great Majestic to a lucky winner with a size 7
Junior, restored, brought ring finger for $1,495.
$2,588.
According to Penn, “The wide
Pressed steel toys showed variety of lots kept bidders
strong prices too. According to interested throughout both
Penn, “In our last two auc- sessions, and many comment-
tions, we’ve seen the interest ed about that fun variety. We
start to come back with good plan to continue that.”
toys. Pressed steel is definitely
showing strength again, espe- Prices given include the buy-
cially Buddy L.” A circa 1927 er’s premium, as stated by the
Buddy L Flivver One-Ton auction house.
Express with original paint
and transfers was a great Penn’s November auction is
example. It sold at $3,738. scheduled at the Sullivan Bros
Convention Center in Water-
loo for November 1–3. For
information, 319-291-6688 or
www.RichPennAuctions.com.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 7

Also, Rare ‘Star Wars’ Figures
In July 10–11 Pop Culture Auction

Charles Schulz, closeup from original art for four-panel Peanuts strip published August 16,
1960, signed “Sparky” and artist-inscribed “For Friz & Lou — Thus Endeth the Bridge
Game”($10/20,000).

Hake’s Presents Comic Art, Comic
Books & Political Memorabilia
YORK, PENN. —On July lights included. A brass-framed
10–11, Hake’s will host a 2,047- 1860 campaign ambrotype con-
lot auction loaded with original taining Mathew Brady’s “Coo-
comic art, comic books, rare per Union” portrait of Abraham
Star Wars figures, political Lincoln is a rare survivor
memorabilia and entertain- ($35/50,000). The most coveted
ment posters. of all political postcards, a Cox-
Bidding will start with more Roosevelt jugate with an August
than 100 lots of original art- 7, 1920, postal cancellation Rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype (L-slot) action figure,
work for comic book covers and comes from the collection of AFA 85 NM+ condition, Kenner, 1979 ($75/100,000).
interior pages, Sunday and postcard expert Hal Ottaway
daily comic strips and specialty ($20/35,000).
pieces. Expectations are high The baseball section features
for Dave Cockrum’s (1943– two equally rare Negro League
2006) action-packed title splash artifacts. A broadside touting all
page for X-Men Vol. 1 No. 95, eight teams (six teams depicted)
published by Marvel Comics in from the 1935 season is even
October 1975. “Dave Cockrum is more significant for the fact
a very important artist, and this that 15 National Baseball Hall
issue is significant because it of Famers are among them
features only the third appear- ($10/20,000). From the early
ance of the New X-Men — Wol- Dave Cockrum (1943–2006), Cuban baseball era, a real-pho-
verine, Storm, Colossus, Night- title splash page original art to postcard depicting the 1925–
crawler, Banshee and for X-Men Vol. 1 No. 95, Mar- 26 Havana Baseball Club is
Thunderbird — led by Cyclops,” vel Comics, October 1975 notable for the presence of
said Hake’s president Alex Win- ($75/100,000). National Baseball Hall of Fam-
ter. “We think so highly of this A star entry from the Silver ers Martin Dihigo and Jud Wil-
artwork that we chose to Age, The Amazing Spider-Man son ($10/20,000).
enlarge it and use it as the full No. 1 (Marvel, March 1963) car- Concert posters continue to
front cover of the auction cata- ries a $10/20,000 estimate. attract new collectors. Another
log.” Artist-signed and inscribed, selection awaits bidders, led by
the lot has a Marvel Comics Hake’s experts believe the two 1960s classics: a first print-
copyright ink stamp on verso 79-by-79-inch six-sheet poster ing of the poster promoting the
($75/100,000). for Republic’s 1941 12-chapter 1966 launch of San Francisco’s
Hake’s has a treat in store for serial Adventures of Captain iconic hippie music venue The
collectors of comic-strip art: Marvel ($10/20,000) is the only Family Dog ($20/35,000); and a
three consecutive lots of Charles known survivor of its type. “ psychedelic poster for Janis
Schulz art for Peanuts daily Joplin’s March 15, 1969, Ann
strips from 1960, 1961 and Over the past few years, Arbor, Mich., concert
1965, respectively. Each comes Hake’s has auctioned the Rus- ($10/20,000).
directly from the collection of sell Branton Star Wars collec- For information, 866-404-9800
the Van Pelt family, who were tion. The prices realized for (toll-free), 717-434-1600 or
neighbors and friends of Charles Branton’s obscure figures and www.hakes.com.
Schulz and his first wife, Joyce, prototypes inspired other
when the couple spent a year in advanced collectors to consign
Colorado Springs. Each strip is their own rare treasures, Win-
signed, and two of them bear a ter said. As a result, the July
warm personal inscription and 10-11 auction includes fresh
the signature “Sparky,” which selections from the Branton col-
was Schulz’s nickname lection as well as many pieces
($10/20,000 each) from new sources.
Also worthy of mention is fan-
tasy/sci-fi artist Greg Hildeb- The nearly 200 cataloged Star
randt’s cover art for a new Wars lots span all price ranges
comic book (July 2019 release) and are led by a Jawa figure,
titled Warlord of Mars Attacks Vinyl Cape variation, from Mec-
No. 2. The imagery depicts Mar- cano’s French release of Ken-
tian attackers pitted against ner’s 1978 Star Wars toy line.
hero John Carter of Mars and The 2¼-inch figure is encapsu-
Princess of Mars Dejah Thoris lated in an unpunched 12-back
from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ blister card ($20/35,000).
series of Martian novels
($5/10,000). A rocket-firing Boba Fett pro-
Nearly 1,000 comic books will totype action figure from Ken-
cross the auction block, includ- ner’s 1979 line is similar to one
ing more than 220 that are from the Branton collection that
CGC-certified. Among the Gold- Hake’s sold for $86,000 last
en Age entries is Green Lantern year is estimated $75/100,000.
No. 1 (DC, Fall 1941, $10/20,000).
More than 400 American polit-
ical items follow a timeline from
George Washington to the mod-
ern era, with many choice high-

Mexico Says It May Have
Recording Of Frida Kahlo’s Voice

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexi- The clip came from the pilot of
co’s National Sound Library the 1950s Mexican radio pro-
says it has discovered what gram The Bachelor.
could be the first known audio
recording of Frida Kahlo’s voice. Pavel Granados, director of
the National Sound Library,
Culture Secretary Alejandra said Wednesday that Kahlo’s
Frausto says it is possible voice has been the most sought
researchers have found Kahlo’s after piece within the library’s
voice, and it is likely the only archive that contains 600,000
such recording that exists. files.

The audio clip from 1955 con- He said researchers will try to
sists of a woman describing confirm that the voice belongs
Kahlo’s former husband and to Kahlo by going through 1,300
painting partner Diego Rivera. more tapes from The Bachelor.

8 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019 COMPILED BY
ANTIQUES ANDTHE ARTS WEEKLY
Notable Prices Recently Achieved At Various Auction Houses
STAFF AND CORRESPONDENTS
Across The Block
All prices
include buyer’s premium.

Ladies 18K Cellini Rolex Qing Dynasty Peony Vase Blooms to Nectar Poster
Brings $1,680 At Berman’s $130,000 At Gianguan Auctions By Charles
DOVER, N.J. — Berman’s Auction Gallery said Loupot
that its June 12 auction saw multiple lots sell- NEW YORK CITY — Beginning with classical Delivers
ing at or above estimates. The top lot of the day Chinese paintings and continuing through col- $72,000
was a ladies 18K Cellini Rolex watch that came lections of bronzes, ceramics, stone seals and
with its original papers. After a flurry of bid- teapots, Gianguan Auctions’ June 17 sale took NEW YORK
ding, the watch sold at $1,680. For information, collectors deep into their favorite categories. A CITY — Dransy
www.bermansauctiongallery.com or 973-361- group of ceramic consignments had at its top created the origi-
3110. tier a Qing dynasty famille rose vase with peony nal incarnation of
motif that sold for $130,000. Its slender form Nectar, the wine
with bulbous base and garlic head mouth was in delivery man for
perfect proportion to the 16-inch height. For the Nicolas firm,
information, www.gianguanauctions.com or in 1922. When
212-867-7288. Charles Loupot
was asked to con-
tinue the tradi-
tion of this iconic,
well-established
advertising image
in 1927, he opted
for a more modern Art Deco twist. He first gave
Nectar a formal attire, but in this version, he goes
back to the more proletariat vision of the delivery
man — all the while paying homage to Nectar’s
original creator (“d’après Dransy”). Loupot’s Nico-
las, 1933, is the only known copy of the complete
poster with letters, and it sold for $72,000 at Post-
er Auctions International’s sale on June 23. For
information, 212-787-4000, www.posterauctions.com
or www.rennertsgallery.com.

Rare Eastern Great
Lakes Neck Pouch
Tops Bonhams
Native American
Art Sale
LOS ANGELES —
The June 17 sale of
Native American art Mintons Plates Set The Table At The
at Bonhams was led by Potomack Company Sale
a rare Eastern Great
Lakes quilled and ALEXANDRIA, VA. — A set of 12 Mintons
beaded neck pouch, pate-sur-pate ivory-ground reticulated cabinet
which realized plates, circa 1900–05, picturing cavorting putti,
$75,075. This pouch took $23,750 at the Potomack Company’s sale
was likely collected by series that closed on June 19. The plates have a
either the first Earl of gilt-printed crowned globe and impressed upper
Harrowby, Sandon case marks, various impressed cyphers, 11 with Benson Etching Brings Home
Hall, Staffordshire, signature for Albion Birks, each painted and $18,975 At Auction
England, or his succes- hand-tooled in white slip with putti engaged in
sor, both noted for various pursuits, each within variously shaped BELLOWS FALLS, VT. — Sharon Bocelli &
being well-traveled and colored slip cartouches and a further ground Company’s June 23 auction consisted of 247 lots
collectors. For informa- of stars, diameter: 9¼ inches. For information, of antiques, fine art and accessories. Bagging a
tion, 323-850-7500 or www.potomackcompany.com or 703-684-4550. final price of $18,975 was an etching by Frank W.
Benson (1862–1951), an image of hunting wild
www.bonhams.com. fowl, No. 37/50, sight size 10½ by 8¼ inches. It
was pencil-signed lower left and numbered, ini-
tialed FWB in print lower right. This item came
from the Weiner estate, Brookline Mass., a well-
known, multi-generational antiques business
that operated across from the state house in Bos-
ton for more than 100 years. “We had five phone
bids, online bidding and inhouse bidding right
up until the final hammer price,” said Sharon
Bocelli. For more information, 802-460-1190 or
www.sbauctioneers.com.

‘Small World’ Painting Brings Big Price Parade Saddle Leads Brian Lebel’s Debut Of Spider-Man Comic, Ungraded,
At Heritage Illustration Auction Old West Auction Swings To $36,800

DALLAS — Mary Blair’s “It’s a Small World” SANTE FE, N.M. — At Brian Lebel’s 30th EDISON, N.J. — Among the more than 2,500
castle facade concept painting (Walt Disney, annual Cody Old West auction on June 22 and lots that crossed the block in a multi-estate auc-
1964) sold for $66,000 against a $10,000 high 23, the top lot for the June 22 sale was the tion conducted by Bodnar’s at the New Jersey
estimate at Heritage Auctions’ June 15–16 ani- Edward H. Bohlin Dick Dickson Jr model silver Convention & Expo Center on June 20, standing
mation art auction. “It’s a Small World after all!” parade saddle, which brought $26,500 (shown). head and shoulders above all was a single-owner
John Hench, artist, designer and creative direc- The saddle, which was sold with a matching comic book collection of more than 300 comics
tor at the Walt Disney Company for 65 years, breast plate and bridle was made by Bohlin for purchased from a newsstand as a kid. And swing-
said of Mary Blair, “Walt really had an enor- John R. Dow of Kansas City, Mo. Following close ing high above these was Amazing Fantasy 15,
mous respect for Mary’s taste. There were few behind in the two-day auction event was a lot marking the first appearance of Spider-Man. The
people that he thought as much of. Nothing ever with four artifacts related to the famous Texas ungraded comic book, fresh-to-the-marketplace,
went wrong with her color styles. She was gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, including two was bid to $36,800. For information, 866-349-
impeccable. No matter what she touched, it original signatures, collected together in a dou- 7378 or www.bodnarsauction.com.
came out glowing!” This is an original 14-by- ble-sided frame, which sold for $23,600.
17-inch gouache on illustration board concept
painting from the hand of Mary Blair (1911 — For more information, www.oldwestevents.com
1978) for the “Small World” outside façade. For or 480-779-9378.
information, www.ha.com or 877-437-4824.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 9

Stretch Glass Society Annual Convention, Show & Auction July 24–26

MARIETTA, OHIO — Join us working, learning and experi- bers will display stretch glass designing floral arrangements will conduct an auction of
for the largest gathering of encing iridescent stretch glass from their early collecting days in their own stretch glass stretch glass, Fenton glass and
stretch glass enthusiasts in at its best. Items from Stretch and their current collecting vases. Banquet followed by other collectible glassware
the United States when the Glass Society members’ collec- interests. Seminars will be presentation by Tom Foozer, beginning at 3 pm on Friday,
Stretch Glass Society (SGS) tions will be combined to pro- given on various aspects of Vaseline Collectors Club Inc, July 26.
convenes for its annual con- vide a display of more than stretch glass, including identi- on the changing forms of Vase-
vention at the Quality Inn 100 bedroom and bath items fication, production and more. line glass; advance tickets are The Quality Inn Conference
Conference Center & Hotel from the 1916–30s period of Retired master florist Robert required to attend the ban- Center & Hotel is at 700 Pike
July 24–26. Three days of net- stretch glass production. Mem- Henkel will assist attendees in quet. Tom and Debra Burns Street. For information or to reg-
ister, www.stretchglasssociety.org.

European Furniture
To Be Sold To Benefit
Museums On July 13

BOSTON — Skinner will con- Wedgwood solid black jas-
duct an auction on July 13 of per Northwood copy of the
European furniture and decora- Portland Vase, England,
tive arts. The more than 500 circa 1880 ($15/25,000).
lots in the sale encompass sil- gifted to New England institu-
ver, ceramics as well as furni- tions such as the Harvard Art
ture and decorative arts. Styles Museum and Clark Art Insti-
range from classic Georgian sil- tute, these pieces are back on
ver and early oak furnishings to the market and up for sale.
Belle Epoque tables and mantel Highlights include a japanned
clocks. Bidders can explore cabinet on stand ($5/10,000)
works from the Seventeenth to and an Italian walnut center
the Twentieth Century and see table ($1,5/2,500).
how periods and styles can be
mixed to create individual Other highlights include an
design-schemes in one’s home. extensive Gorham Paris pat-
tern sterling silver flatware ser-
Regarded as one of the most vice for 24 with serving pieces
elite Parisian ébenistes of the ($10/20,000); a George III
Nineteenth Century, Paul Sor- carved giltwood mirror ($800-
mani was born in 1817 in the 1,200); a selection of Wedgwood,
Kingdom of Lombardy-Venice. including Wedgwood & Bentley,
Inspired by the work of the oyal such as a Pair of Wedgwood &
maitres menuisiers et bronziers Bentley porphyry vases and
of the Eighteenth Century, he is covers, England, circa 1775
best-known for his pieces in the ($4/6,000); and a bronze and
Louis XV and XVI style of marble mantel clock, France,
which Skinner offers three Nineteenth Century ($2/3,000).
examples in this auction. Inter-
nationally heralded after exhib- Auction previews will take
iting in the exhibitions of the place on Thursday, July 11,
time, his work was described as from noon to 5 pm; and Friday,
“toute sa production révèle une July 12, from noon to 8 pm. Free
qualité d’exécution de tout pre- and open to the public, special-
mier ordre” (the whole of his ists will be on hand to answer
production exhibits craftsman- questions.
ship of the highest quality).
Upon his death in 1877, the Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza.
firm came under the direction For information, 617-350-5400
of Sormani’s widow, Ursule- or www.skinnerinc.com.
Marie-Philippine Bouvaist, and
their son, Paul-Charles Sor-
mani and was renamed “Veuve
Paul Sormani & Fils.” The firm
merged wtih Thiébaut Frères in
1914, moving to 134, Boulevard
Haussmann where it remained
until it ceased trading in 1934.

Like their British counter-
parts, New Englanders have
long felt the tug of continental
Europe. In the Nineteenth Cen-
tury, these “Grand Tourists”
would travel throughout
Europe, often purchasing furni-
ture, paintings and architectur-
al models. These souvenirs
would be shipped back home
where they would furnish
homes, serving as symbols of
their owners’ worldliness and
appreciation for European cul-
ture. Years later, after being

Japanned cabinet on stand, Gorham Paris pattern ster-
probably the West Midlands, ling silver flatware service,
early Nineteenth Century Rhode Island, late Nine-
($5/10,000). teenth Century ($10/15,000).

10 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

American & European Fine & Decorative Art Unstoppable

Auction Action In Denver, Penn.

Russian pottery vase with metal overlay depicting warriors DENVER, PENN. — When bids later when it hit $141,450 — a Poinsettia lamp with a shade
on horseback, 7½ inches, multiple impressed marks, dated Keats wrote, “A thing of beauty is 157 times its high estimate. Its encircled by a wide band of the
1903, finished at $141,450 against an estimate of $600/900. a joy forever — its loveliness new owner, who bid via the inter- familiar Christmas flowers fin-
increases,” he unwittingly creat- net, wishes to remain anony- ished well above estimate at
ed a tagline for Morphy Auctions’ mous. $37,200.
$3.3 million fine and decorative
arts sale conducted June 18–19. The competition for high-end In the jewelry section, it was
The breathtaking array of Euro- European design continued once again the Tiffany brand that
pean and American antiques, unabated with the introduction of dominated. A Tiffany & Co plati-
glass and ceramics dazzled an an array of antique lamps and num ring featuring a 13-carat
international contingent of bid- glass. Leading the group was a Mandarin garnet surrounded by
ders who drove prices on many rare 18-inch-tall Galle mold- four oval-cut and six straight
items to unexpected if not blown Rhododendron lamp simi- baguette-cut diamonds weighed
astounding levels. lar to an example shown in the in at a hefty 12.1 grams. Present-
Duncan/de Bartha reference book ed in its original Tiffany midnight
The fresh-to-market, 2,500-lot Galle Lamps. It handily sur- blue velvet box, it sold for $23,370.
selection included a dark horse passed expectations at $98,400. A Russian silver jewelry box by
that would shock even the Ovchinnikov depicting a three-
experts as it raced to the top of The Tiffany name worked its dimensional woman with child
prices realized. The sale’s big magic in the auction room repeat- on its lid achieved $24,600
winner, a Russian pottery vase edly and across several catego- against an estimate of $1/1,500.
dated “1903” and bearing multi- ries. A 10-7/8-inch Tiffany glass
ple impressed marks, had the paperweight vase in an overall Many serious art buyers
unmistakable look of expert swirl pattern incorporating browsed the selections displayed
craftsmanship. Its elaborately shades of red, maroon, lilac, at the gallery preview. “We knew
designed metal overlay depicting orange, green and brown was there would be many enquiries
helmeted warriors on horseback signed on its base and identified about the art, in particular some
was tastefully set with jeweled as a “Favrile Exhibition Piece.” of the European works,” said
cabochons and further embel- Estimated $6/8,000, it climbed to Morphy Auctions president Dan
lished with a medley of notched, $43,050. Similarly estimated, a Morphy. “Provenance is very
engraved and repoussé adorn- 7½-inch Tiffany paperweight important to art collectors, and
ments. The 7½-inch vessel, which vase designed in an upright egg several of the paintings had
was cataloged with a $600/900 shape with a marbled motif was exceptional lineage, such as the
estimate, was off to the races bid to $36,900. Dutch school oil-on-canvas of Dio-
from the very first bid and didn’t genes that sold for four times the
end its breathtaking run until 66 Prized Tiffany lamps included a high estimate.”
Dragonfly with heavily rippled
Russian silver jewelry box glass and gleaming cabochon jew- The artwork referenced by Mor-
depicting woman with child, els. It came to auction with a phy was an unsigned 60-by-
made by Ovchinnikov, $75/90,000 estimate and went 48-inch (framed) painting titled
achieved $24,600 against an out the door at $113,775. A pro- “Diogenes in Search of an Honest
estimate of $1/1,500. fusely decorated 20-inch Tiffany Man.” Dating to the early Seven-
Poppy lamp settled within its teenth Century, it came with
“Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man,” oil estimate range at $67,200, while provenance that confirmed it pre-
on canvas, Dutch school, early Seventeenth Tiffany Studios Favrile Cypri- viously had been held in several
Century, 60 by 48 inches, framed, extensive ote vase, organic shape, iri- distinguished private collections
provenance and documented prior sale at descent gold patches on matte and was exhibited at both the
Sotheby’s, 1987, was bid to $61,500 against black iridescent background Denver Art Museum and San
an estimate of $10/15,000. brought $36,900 against an Diego Fine Arts Gallery. The art-
estimate of $3/4,000. work sold in 1987 at Sotheby’s,
whose auction catalog noted that
the artist might have been Wer-
ner van den Valckert, Nicolaes
Claes Moyaert or Johannes
Woutersz. It was also stated that
the painting has a companion
piece in the Glasgow College
(Scotland) collection titled “Laom-
edon, King of Troy with Neptune
and Apollo.” Intriguing to bidders
on both sides of the Atlantic, the
work swept past its $10/15,000
estimate to sell at Morphy’s for
$61,500.

Prices given include the buy-
er’s premium, as stated by the
auction house. For information,
www.morphyauctions.com or
877-968-8880.

Tiffany & Co platinum ring with central
Mandarin garnet weighing approximately
13 carats, plus four oval-cut diamonds and
six straight baguette-cut diamonds, gross
weight 12.1 grams, made $23,370.

Rare Galle mold-blown Rhododendron Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp with Tiffany Studios Favrile Tiffany Studios paperweight
lamp, 18 inches tall, similar to example in seven dragonflies encircling body of shade, wheel-carved floriform vase vase, 10-7/8 inches, signed
the reference book Galle Lamps, sold above Tiffany marks on tag inside shade and with pulled-feather decora- and identified as a “Favrile
estimate for $98,400. stamped under base went out at $113,175. tion, 13¼ inches, fetched Exhibition Piece,” realized
$36,000 against an estimate $43,050, more than four
of $4/6,000. times the high estimate.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 11

Michael J. Kittredge II Collection
Goes Up At Rafael Osona Auctions

NANTUCKET, MASS. — On Pair of early Nineteenth Century French brass armillary Ships wheel on custom Pair of cast bronze gangway
July 13, Rafael Osona Auctions spheres on turned wood bases, manufactured by A. Paris stand, brass inlaid brass plaques, Nineteenth Centu-
will offer a single-owner sale of Chez G. Gobille, approximate height 12 inches. stars, diamonds and dots ry, sunburst with stars and
items from Michael Kittredge’s inlaid mahogany, height American flags emanating
compound, “ACKlandia” in terns includes masthead, div- niture and more. with stand 52 inches, diam- from a Federal shield above
Nantucket. Kittredge is best- ing, night watchman, Not Wine furnishings and table eter of wheel 42 inches. crossed cannons, above “E.
known as the founder of Yan- Under Command, Coast Guard various game room furnishings Pluribus Unum” banner, all
kee Candle. The offerings and carrying lanterns offered service suites and singles and décor, including four pin- within a rope border, height
include maritime art and arti- as individual lots. include champagne chillers for ball machines, a billiards table 62 inches, width 18 inches.
facts; two automobiles; English 24; a Giovani Patrini Lobsters and more. entrepreneur and self-made
antiques, furnishings and This auction offers original ice bucket; 67 Splash bowls; man, Kittredge sold 90 percent
décor; Gloster teak garden fur- paintings by Salvatore Colacic- and from the wine tasting room A teenage Michael J. Kit- of his candle company 29 years
niture; old-style game room/ co, Tim Thompson, Jan Paw- in the cellar, an antique copper tredge founded Yankee Candle later for $500 million. ACK-
arcade amusements; wine- lowski, John Charles Terelak and brass freestanding wine- Company in his parent’s landia was his summer resi-
related service pieces; and fur- and Brian Coole, as well as taster’s spittoon fitted for garage in 1969. A Holyoke, dence.
nishings for entertaining. Nineteenth Century English plumbing, a half wine barrel Mass., native, well-known
and American antiques, fur- and wine press, and multiple For additional information,
A total of 419 lots will be fea- nishings and décor, including marble topped bistro tables www.rafaelosonaauction.com
tured in the live auction that several Nineteenth Century with D.R. Dimes side chairs. or 508-228-3942.
begins Saturday, July 13, at apothecary chests, multiple
9:30 am, in Osona’s Nantucket lots of Gloster teak garden fur- For the young at heart, this
Gallery as well as online. Pre- single-owner collection offers
view Gallery is open Thursday
& Friday, July 11 & 12, from 10
am to 5 pm, at American
Legion Hall, 21 Washington
Street Nantucket, MA.

There’s something for every-
one: A maritime arts and arti-
facts collection includes a pair
of bronze gangway plaques of
heraldic bearing. A selection of
nautical instruments includes
a pair of early French armilla-
ry spheres. There’s an antique
brass inlaid ship’s wheel,
among several antique yacht
and ship’s wheels, binnacles
with their compasses, as well
as a ship’s brass telegraph
from Glasgow, Scotland. A
focus collection of antique lan-

Roger Brown’s Still Lifes

NEW YORK CITY — The Museum of Arts and Paschke, Barbara Rossi and Phil Hanson among A Fntiques on the armington
Design (MAD) presents an exhibition dedicated them — drew from references outside of the fine A Multi-Dealer Shop
to the work of American artist Roger Brown art canon, including commercial art, comics, in the historic Collins Axe Factory
(1941–1997), examining the ways in which col- surrealism, self-taught art and popular culture, 10 Depot Street (at Rte 179)
lecting, arrangement and the theatrical to develop an aesthetic sensibility uniquely Collinsville (Canton) CT 06022
informed and enriched his artistic practice. their own. Brown’s work is included in nearly 860-693-0615
“Roger Brown: Virtual Still Lifes,” on view 100 public collections across the nation.
through September 15, features works made in Voted Best Antique Shop Hartford Magazine
the final years of the artist’s life that combined Brown’s “Virtual Still Life” series became a
his passion for collecting with his groundbreak- studio expression of his collecting and curating Over 70 Dealers • 2 Floors
ing approach to painting. Marking the first solo of found objects. To create the 27 works in the Furniture • Art • Pottery • China • Glass
museum show in New York devoted to Brown, series, eight of which are on view at MAD, Jewelry • Vintage Clothing • Books Etc.....
the exhibition at MAD offers a rare opportunity Brown selected from nearly 500 objects, primar-
to view more than 40 works that trace the art- ily ceramics, and curated distinct arrangements www.antiquesonthefarmington.com
ist’s evolution through the lens of collection and on display shelves extending from beneath his
display. painted canvases of stylized landscapes. OPEN DAILY 10-5

Brown is associated with the Chicago Imag- Organized into five sections, the exhibition
ists, an informal affiliation of representational positions the “Virtual Still Life” paintings
artists that emerged from the School of the Art alongside earlier works from various stages of
Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in the post-World Brown’s career, illuminating his process and
War II era. Brown and his contemporaries — Ed tracing the development of his last important
Installation view of “Roger Brown: Virtual series.
Still Lives” at the Museum of Arts and
Design, New York City, Jenna Bascom photo. A grouping of carved wood hearse panels from
Courtesy the Museum of Arts and Design. Brown’s personal collection, which mimic the
dramatic folds and sweeping drapes of the cur-
tains that flank theater stages and movie house
screens, introduce the artist’s “Theater Paint-
ings.” The works in this section, part of a series
of more than 20, depict interior theater scenes,
many framed by architectural curtains, and
reflect the artist’s interest in the stage and con-
cepts of spectacle or display from early in his
career.

“Painted Objects” features a range of painted,
found furniture and sculpture by Brown, includ-
ing chairs, stools and a footboard.

The large projected images of “Home(s)” illus-
trate how Brown curated and displayed the col-
lected objects — ranging from toys and ephem-
era from popular culture and advertising to
indigenous, folk, craft and self-taught art —
that surrounded him.

“Ceramics” features two of ten preserved
arrangements of pottery and ceramics from
Brown’s home in La Conchita, Calif., where he
collected works of amateur and anonymous stu-
dio pottery, midcentury California wares and
regional and folk craft pottery from Mexico.

The exhibition concludes with Ellen Sandor
and (art)n’s PHSCologram portrait of Roger
Brown. In this “Virtual Still Life,” Brown plays
with the “virtuality” of Sandor’s project, a 3D
image visible without the special glasses, by
making his portrait a Virtual Still Life that fea-
tures himself.

The Museum of Arts and Design is at 2 Colum-
bus Circle. For more information, 212-299-7777
or www.madmuseum.org.

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Case’s Auction Sparkles With Diamonds & Art
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A flanked in a gold setting by two
Southern socialite’s jewelry, a fancy intense yellow diamonds, Leading the jewelry collec- “The Pea Shellers” is one of two paintings in the auction by
collection of French paintings each more than 1 carat. The ring tion is a ring with 7.32-carat Catherine Wiley (1879-1958), one of the South’s most impor-
and two sculptures by Outsider comes from the estate of a South- oval diamond (G color, VS-1 tant female artists of the period ($40/44,000).
artist William Edmondson make ern lady whose collection also clarity) and two fancy
for appointment bidding at included a pair of 8.34-carat dia- intense yellow diamonds, Leading the American art Danica porcelain, armorial por-
Case’s July 13 auction. mond studs, two South Sea Pearl each more than 1 carat offerings is “The Pea Shellers” by celain, French and Italian clocks,
necklaces and a Buccellati 18K ($100/120,000). Tennessee Impressionist painter bronze candelabra, paintings
The 773-lot auction also stars collar necklace containing 52 is what happened to many Catherine Wiley, recently exhib- and sculpture and a Nineteenth
American and Southern paint- diamonds. Other designer jewel- Edmondson figures before his ited at the Knoxville Museum of Century double-action pedal
ings, silver, Arts and Crafts-era ry includes brooches, bracelets work became so highly collect- Art. A portrait by Wiley’s teacher harp made by the J.F. Browne
lighting and collections of South- and earrings by Tiffany, Gabriel ible.” Lloyd Branson, depicting his Company.
ern pottery and early Chinese Ofiesh, Craig Drake, Jose Hess young niece, is also expected to
export porcelain. Also featured and Ilias Lalouis. Lovers of Other sculpture in the auction draw interest, along with a farm Southern furniture includes a
are Asian and military memen- antique jewelry will appreciate includes a rare Jean Leon scene dotted with black Angus Middle Tennessee “Jackson
tos from a globe-trotting author an Art Deco sapphire and dia- Gerome bronze figural group of cattle by Tennessee painter Car- Press” with veneered frieze and
and decorative arts from the mond ring with three diamonds, two jockeys on horseback jump- roll Cloar and an oil painting by glazed doors and a rare South-
widow of a US ambassador. each more than 1 carat; an Art ing a hedge; a bronze depiction of Adelia Armstrong Lutz after west Virginia pie safe sideboard
Deco sapphire and diamond “Apollo” by Mathurin Moreau; a William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s press with glazed triple door top
The array of jewelry is led by a platinum bracelet and two bronze grouping of “The Daugh- child portrait “Little Knitter.” and exuberant flowering urn-
GIA-certified 7.32-carat oval Edwardian diamond brooches. ters of Odessa” by Frederick Southern landscapes by John punched tins.
brilliant-cut diamond (G-VS1), Vintage wristwatches by Rolex, Hart; and a polychrome Erte Spelman, Rudolph Ingerle,
One of two sculptures in the Patek Philippe, Chopard and bronze, “Sirens,” and five wood Thomas Campbell and Edward Persons wishing to preview the
auction by William Edmond- Hermes are also expected to and ceramic works by award- Kellogg are also up for bid. auction may do so on Friday,
son (1874-1951), this never- draw bidders. winning Tennessee sculptor July 12, from noon to 6 pm, or by
before-offered figure of a Olen Bryant. The sale also features decora- appointment.
woman was formerly exhib- Headlining the sculpture cate- tive arts from the estate of Jane
ited at the Museum of Amer- gory are a carved limestone rab- An Impressionist oil on canvas Dudley of Nashville, widow of Case’s gallery is at 4310 Paper-
ican Folk Art ($60/70,000). bit and a carved limestone of fishing ships clustered a former ambassador to Denmark mill Drive. For information, 865-
female figure, both by William French cove by Henry Moret Guilford Dudley, including Flora 558-3033, the company’s Nash-
Edmondson, the Tennessee leads a single-owner collection of ville office at 615-812-6096 or
sculptor who in 1937 became the French paintings in the sale. It www.caseantiques.com.
first African American to have a was recently added to the Moret
solo exhibit at the Museum of catalog raisonné. Also offered
Modern Art. Offered is “Miss and listed in their respective art-
Amy,” which depicts a woman ists’ catalogs raisonné are a
from Edmondson’s Nashville Henri Lebasque Fauvist portrait
church who had been, in his of a girl sewing and two works by
words, “uplifted” to heaven. As Leon Lhermitte: an oil of hay-
part of a national Edmondson makers in a field and a pastel of
retrospective in 2000, it was two washerwomen.
exhibited at four museums,
including the Museum of Ameri-
can Folk Art and the High Muse-
um in Atlanta.

“What makes ‘Miss Amy’ espe-
cially desirable is the preserva-
tion of Edmondson’s chisel
marks and the original patina,”
said company president John
Case. “She was always used
indoors as a doorstop, rather
than a garden sculpture, which

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Gibbes Museum & British Luminous Watercolor Landscapes

CHARLESTON, S.C., — The impacted Lowcountry artists ists featured in “Luminous
Gibbes Museum of Art opened who were among the first Ameri- Landscapes,” such as John Var-
their newest special exhibition, can landscape painters. We hope ley (1778–1842), Paul Sandby
“Luminous Landscapes: The visitors to the museum will (1725–1809) and David Cox Sr
Golden Age of British Watercol- enjoy these pieces that have (1783–1859), were instrumental
ors.” The exhibition of British been generously donated to us in elevating the status of water-
watercolors will be on display in by local supporter John Wigger.” color painting over the century
galleries two and three of the as it was brought to its full
museum until October 6. This exhibition showcases a maturity in England and heavi-
selection of works on paper cre- ly influenced the work of bur-
“We are delighted to be featur- ated during the Golden Age of geoning Lowcountry artists
ing these beautiful landscapes Watercolor in the Eighteenth Thomas Coram and Charles
this summer,” says Angela Mack, and Nineteenth Centuries in Fraser.
executive director of the Gibbes England. These romantic land-
Museum of Art. “We aim to tell scapes emphasized brilliant col- The Gibbes Museum of Art is
the story of Charleston through ors, loose brushstrokes and at 15 Meeting Street. For addi-
art, and many of the British art- attention to light and atmo- tional information, 843-722-
ists featured in this exhibition spheric effects. Many of the art- 2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 13

Steam Toys, Pressed Steel, Salesman Samples And Teddy Bears Total More Than $300,000—

Pook & Pook With Noel Barrett’s Summer Toy Sale

Auction Action In Doylestown, Penn.

DOYLESTOWN, PENN. — above high estimate. It was fol- reaching them, and lots with
With 452 lots on offer in Pook & lowed by a live steam traction lower estimates near $300 would
Pook and Noel Barrett’s June 15 engine model of a 1913 Burrell & sell comfortably at or above range.
toy sale, bidders were treated to a Sons tractor that was purportedly Among notables was a Bing cot-
colorful mix of fun-loving collect- used as a salesman sample. At 22 ton mill steam toy accessory with
ibles. The sale went 95 percent inches long, the model would go a loom, linen mill and washer on a
sold with a total hammer of for $10,980 on a $4,000 high esti- platform base, which sold at
$303,824. In-house bidders num- mate. Another live steam traction $1,952. With provenance to the
bered to 39; phone and absentee engine model of a 1928 A.B. Wil- Atlanta Toy Museum, a painted
to 26; and online bidders, all 878 son Melvin IA, 37 inches long, was tin airship carousel steam toy
of them between LiveAuctioneers a good buy at $4,636, below esti- accessory with a double canopy
and Bidsquare, came away with mate. went out at $1,342. Two Bing
65 percent of the lots. models would go out at that same
Collectors were watchful of price, including a windmill build-
“I’m not sure any categories paint and overall condition on the ing and a lithographed mill. A
jumped away from any others,” steam toys that followed; it Carette factory steam toy acces-
Noel Barrett said. “It was such a seemed that lots with higher esti- sory, No. 626/20, included five
high-variety sale. The pressed mates above $1,000 had trouble
steel held its own, the American
tin did everything it was sup- Noel Barrett had never seen another example like the sales-
posed to do. The salesman sam- man sample butcher block he holds in his hands here. “It has
ples — which is a tough market everything you want in a sample,” Barrett said, motioning to
— I was surprised with some ele- the label, which read “Wolf, Sayer & Heller — Chicago Butch-
ments of that.” er Supplies — Handsome Market Fixtures.” The piece would
go on to sell for $3,172 above a $600 high estimate.
The sale was led by consign-
ments from the Morton Hirsch- From a Florida estate, the highest selling salesman sample
berg collection. Pook began selling in the auction was this Adriance Buckeye sickle mower
the Hirschberg collection in the with all original paint. It was a stunner with iron wheels,
firm’s December 2018 sale and walnut beam with No. 104 plaque, and brass seat, 8¾ inches
continued to move it along here wide at the wheels. It sold between estimate at $4,880.
with more than 130 steam toys on
offer. Along with being a former
president of Antique Toy Collec-
tors of America, Hirschberg wrote
the definitive book in its genre,
Steam Toys: A Symphony In
Motion (Schiffer, 1996).

At the top of the auction were
two Hirschberg collection steam
engines, the first a live steam
traction engine model of a 36
horsepower 1912 Case tractor
with wood bunkers and wood-
framed tin canopy measuring 43
inches long. It sold for $13,420

Steam accessories from the Morton Hirschberg collection
can be seen filling the cases here. They numbered more
than 130 in this sale. Pook & Pook with Noel Barrett began
selling the collection in December, 2018.

Review and Photos by
Greg Smith, Editor

Additional Photos Courtesy Pook & Pook

The Marbelator No. 3, a painted tin struc- The sale’s top lot, from the Hirschberg col- Cars from the collection of Bill and
ture, featured a chain-belt that would lift lection, was this live steam traction engine Stevie Weart were desirable. Here, a
marbles from the bottom all the way to the model of a 36 horsepower 1912 Case tractor French CIJ clockwork Alfa-Romeo
top, where they would roll down the tracks with wood bunkers and wood-framed tin race car in a maroon red paint with
seen on the exterior. It went out at $305. canopy. It was big, measuring 43 inches a three-leaf clover on the engine
long, and sold for $13,420. hatch sold for $6,100.

This European-style butcher shop diorama Numbering to ten was a small collection of This German three-section folding die cut screen doubled
had it all, including two butchers — one Little Red Riding Hood collectibles. This Ger- estimate to bring $1,342. The orange background really
with cleaver in hand — and every cut of the man composite toy featured a hand crank makes the black cut-outs pop.
animal ready to go, 21¾ inches high. It sold that raised Little Red Riding Hood into the
at $9,150 to the trade. mouth of the Big Bad Wolf, who is dressed
here in full Grandma regalia. The toy sold at
$1,952, nearly quadrupling estimate.

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The collection of Steiff bears from the collection of Ray-
mond and Nadine Gravatt, Ravenwood Farm, Cream Ridge,
N.J., numbered to 38 lots. The highest was the bear on the
far right, a Steiff cinnamon mohair teddy bear, circa 1915,
that sold for $1,952.

James Pook is seen here calling the bids from the podium. He shared auctioneering duties
with Jamie Sheerer.

A bidder looks at some of the steam accessories from the workers: a grinder, a drill press behind a pig and an animated tion. From a Florida estate came
Hirschberg collection. operator, a filer, a smith at an chicken cracking egg. an Adriance Buckeye sickle
This Buddy L pressed steel six-piece outdoor train set was anvil and a smith at a bellows. mower with iron wheels, walnut
the highest train lot in the sale, finishing at $2,440. It The busy toy would sell for $1,098. Thirty-eight lots of love were beam and brass seat, all original
included a $963 locomotive with hand tag and tender, a box consigned in the form of teddy paint, that sold for $4,880, within
car, a gondola, a hopper and a caboose. From a private collection came bears from the estate of Raymond estimate. Barrett said, “its just
the third highest lot in the sale, a and Nadine Gravatt, Ravenwood astounding, the details on it are
European-style butcher shop Farm, Cream Ridge, N.J. The col- absolutely amazing.” From the
diorama, which would sell above lection was led by a Steiff cinna- same estate was an Ithaca, N.Y.,
estimate for $9,150 to dealer Tom mon mohair teddy bear, circa C.M. Clinton salesman sample
Sage Sr. At 21¾ inches high, the 1910, with shoe button eyes and horse-drawn hay rake, with nick-
diorama featured two butchers, elongated limbs and hump. It el plaque on cross beam, painted
two blocks and dozens of cuts doubled its estimate to bring iron wheels, walnut and wire
strung from the building’s brick $1,952. A patriotic mohair teddy frame, that sold below estimate
façade. From this same collection bear, also circa 1910, was a draw for $1,830.
came more than 75 tin litho- for bidders, as it sold for $1,098.
graphed penny toys, the highest The bear was propped up on an Before the sale got underway, we
being a Meier animated Punch & embossed tin drum with patriotic asked Noel Barrett what he
Judy in excellent condition that shield-form candy containers and enjoyed within the sale, and he
sold above high estimate for five small American flags. It fea- immediately pointed out a sales-
$1,830. In one lot was three sit- tured a blue prize ribbon around man sample butcher block, 3½
ting children penny toys, two chil- its neck saying it won first place inches high, that retained the
dren at school desks by Meier in the 1914 Mendham School original label for “Wolf, Sayer &
grouped with a child in a convert- Contests. Heller — Chicago Butcher Sup-
ible high chair, all of which sold plies — Handsome Market Fix-
for double the high estimate at Two stuffed lots outside of the tures.” Barrett said, “It has every-
$1,037. Selling for the same price Gravatt consignment were nota- thing you want in a sample, the
was a group of two Souvenir Uni- ble. At $1,830 was a Steiff Record label and everything.” The block,
versal Theatres Concession Co mohair teddy bear on an Irish raised on three small legs, went
hoop penny toys, one with a bicy- mail pull toy. It dated to 1915, and out at $3,172 over a $600 high
cle and the other with a man car- Barrett called it a very rare exam- estimate.
rying a flag. Two lots would finish ple, which explained the high
at $732, including a German- price, regardless of the losses to In 1923, Milwaukee candy man-
made clown riding a chariot the mohair on the bear. Measur- ufacturer Sperry Candy Co,
ing 63 inches high was a Steiff released their Chicken Dinner
store display mohair camel, which candy bar to puzzling success. The
doubled estimate to bring $1,952. name was thankfully a marketing
A bidder at the auction remarked gimmick instead of an ingredients
“you just never see them.” list, and the nut-filled, chocolate-
covered bars were successful for
Salesman’s samples were an nearly three decades until 1962.
area of varied interest in the auc-

Mr McGregor would not A Schoenhut painted wood Alderney Dairy Co — Newark,
have thought this rabbit N.J., horse-drawn delivery wagon was fully loaded with
endearing, but multiple bid- driver, four tin milk cans, wooden crate of milk bottles, two
ders did. A French Decamps wire carriers — one with wooden bottles and one with glass
musical rabbit in cabbage bottles — and wagon box. It sold for $2,074.
clockwork automaton from
The phone bank was active with bidders during the sale. the Nineteenth Century
went out at $1,342.

A detail of an early European grocery market diorama with A 63-inch-high Steiff store Bidders inspect some of the lots beforehand during the pre-
painted wood shelves, stalls and counters. The fruits and display camel was a friendly view.
meats were molded wax. This diorama features incredible presence in the preview
detail and went out at $976. room. Made of mohair and
featuring the button tag in
his ear, he would double
high estimate to bring $1,952.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 15

Bidders filled into the seats as the sale was ready to get underway. An artist mock-up of a Chicken Dinner candy bar delivery
truck, crafted here on a pressed steel Tonka truck, 13 inches
The company had a fleet of deliv- and release them down a series of toy car category, with top honors long, was quite similar to those the Sperry Candy Company
ery trucks featuring a massive cascading tracks until they got to going to a French CIJ clockwork used to deliver their popular candy bar. It sold for $397.
chicken on the back, and Pook’s the bottom of the barn. It sold for Alfa-Romeo race car, which sold
sale featured an artist mock-up of $305. for $6,100. Behind at $3,660 was animals and circus personnel endar features Online-Only Deco-
one of these trucks using a a sky-blue Bugatti hand-built caught $458. rative Art sales closing July 31
pressed steel Tonka truck, 13 Ten lots of Little Red Riding model race car made by master and September 18; Americana &
inches long. The truck went on to Hood material was led by a fesser, car builder J.P. Fontonelle in 1/8th Two days later on June 17, the International, October 5; Fine
sell for $397, just short of its low an animated painted composition scale. firm held its online-only toy sale, Jewelry, October 25; Online-Only
estimate. toy featuring the Big Bad Wolf, which featured an additional 681 Coins and Jewelry, October 28;
dressed in grandma’s clothing “They are considered the first lots and totaled $132,450, going Firearms, Militaria & Sporting,
Halloween material was led by a and bonnet, on a platform while a action figure,” Barrett said, look- 99 percent sold. November 16. For more informa-
German three-section folding die hand crank repeatedly pops a Lit- ing at the Schoenhut circus on tion, www.pookandpook.com or
cut screen with an orange back- tle Red Riding Hood figure into display, which featured a number Pook & Pook & Noel Barrett’s 610-269-4040.
ground, which rose above the the wolf’s mouth. It broke through of lots gathered together under a next Antique Toy Auction is slated
$400-600 estimate to bring the $500 high estimate to sell for large circus tent. A Philadelphia for Fall 2019. The firm’s 2019 cal-
$1,342. It featured a witch flying $1,952. “Curiously, they appear in company, Schoenhut toys were
over a Jack-O-Lantern on the cen- German toy catalogs as early as sold in pieces rather than as a set,
tral panel and an owl sitting in a the 1860s and they were there for so children could buy them incre-
tree over a black cat on the two another 50 years,” Barrett said. mentally and add to their assem-
side panels. Following behind was a pull toy bled environments. The circus
featuring Little Red Riding Hood tent, called the Humpty Dumpty
Among his other favorites in the riding a mohair wolf with small Circus, went out at $976; a lion,
sale, Barrett pointed to the Mar- tin disc wheels. It sold between poodle and cat sold for $915; a
belator No. 3, a red-painted tin estimate at $1,220. wood circus cage wagon with lad-
barn structure that featured a der sold for $793; a circus dude
hand-cranked chain elevator that Automobiles from the collection brought $732; and a lot of three
would bring marbles to the top of Bill and Stevie Weart led the

The gas-powered tether hydroplane speed- Leading the steam accessories from the Morton Hirschberg
boat models in the sale went so-so. The 1947 collection was a Bing cotton mill with a loom, linen mill and
Reuhl model, pictured front, with Dennym- washer on a platform base, which sold at $1,952.
ite 60 engine and a hull made of Bakelite
and mahogany, would sell for $397.

Finishing at $1,830 was this Steiff Record The Humpty Dumpty Circus is shown here, though the fig-
bear, mohair, circa 1915, on an Irish mail ures were pieced out in a handful of lots, just as Schoenhut
pull toy. It is a rare example. would have originally sold them.

With the original labeled pine shipping box,
this Ives cast iron horse-drawn Phoenix fire
pumper, 17¾ inches long, went out at $2,928.
It had provenance from Bill and Stevie
Weart.

Rising above her $800 high estimate was this From the Bill and Stevie Weart collection Some of the wagons on offer. The one pictured in the mid-
E. Trask mechanical Salem Witch toy that came this Bing painted tin clockwork ocean dle here is a wood, iron and brass scale model horse-drawn
sold for $3,416. It was inscribed Ford’s Patent liner, which sold between estimate for $854. fire brigade wagon with plaque inscribed “W. Tozer 1903.” It
Nov. 26th, 1867. “It’s extremely rare,” Noel sold for $610. The two-horse-drawn wagon pull toy at bot-
Barrett said. “I know people collect witch tom sold for $244. And the one at top, behind the fire wagon,
toys, but that was one I had never seen.” was the highest selling: a W.H. Hathaway salesman sample
buckboard wagon with exceptional paint and detail. Hatha-
way’s patent was for a new draft attachment for platform
wagons, and this one would sell for $2,440.

16 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

“Design for show scrim (The Magic Flute),” 1979–80, watercolor and graph- “Design for Temple of the Sun, finale II (The Magic Flute),” 1979–80, water-
ite pencil on paper on board. color and graphite pencil on paper on board.

The Morgan Draws The Curtain

On Maurice Sendak’s Opera & Ballet Designs

NEW YORK CITY — A new exhibi- set and costume designs, offering new gan, particularly his encounters with Sendak made use of the Morgan’s
tion at the Morgan Library and Muse- insights into the artist’s inspirations the compositions of Mozart, and the collections on at least two other occa-
um celebrates an extraordinary and creative process. drawings of William Blake and Giam- sions, including in 1987, when he
bequest to the Morgan from acclaimed battista and Domenico Tiepolo. The leafed through Mozart manuscripts
author and illustrator of children’s Like his children’s book illustra- Morgan’s diverse holdings of music during the filming of the PBS docu-
books, Maurice Sendak (1928–2012). tions, Sendak’s designs for the stage manuscripts, autograph letters, print- mentary American Masters.
Best known for his 1963 picture book embody his singular hand, his fantas- ed books and Old Master drawings
Where the Wild Things Are, Sendak tical mode of storytelling, and his mirrored Sendak’s own wide-ranging “Few people know that Maurice Sen-
also was an avid music and opera keen — sometimes bawdy — sense of passion for music, art and literature. dak had a long and productive rela-
lover, and beginning in the late 1970s, humor. “Drawing the Curtain” pres- tionship with the Morgan. It is excit-
he embarked on a second career as a ents a wide selection of works from This will be the fourth and most ing to focus on his work as a theater
designer for opera and ballet. five of his most important produc- comprehensive exhibition of Sendak’s designer, which is an often overlooked
tions: Mozart’s Magic Flute, Janácek’s work at the Morgan. The first took but was an important aspect of his
On view through October 6, “Draw- Cunning Little Vixen, Prokofiev’s Love place in 1981, with drawings for Sen- career as an artist,” said Colin B. Bai-
ing the Curtain: Maurice Sendak’s for Three Oranges, Tchaikovsky’s Nut- dak’s deeply personal picture book ley, director of the museum. “We are
Designs for Opera and Ballet,” brings cracker, and an opera based on Where Outside Over There and from his work deeply grateful to the Maurice Sendak
together nearly 150 drawings from the Wild Things Are. on The Magic Flute. Both had been Foundation for supporting the plan-
more than 900 by Sendak in the Mor- inspired by a visit Sendak made to the ning of this exhibition and for lending
gan collection, including preliminary These inventive designs demon- Morgan in 1977 to view drawings by several key works, including examples
sketches, storyboards, finished water- strate his exceptional skill as a visual Blake. This was followed by exhibi- of Sendak’s charming ‘Fantasy Sketch-
colors and painted dioramas. Also storyteller. A selection of Eighteenth tions of his illustrations for the es.’”
included are earlier works by Sendak and Nineteenth Century works from Grimm tale “Dear Miliin,” 1986, and
on loan from The Maurice Sendak the Morgan collection by artists who drawings for the book Where the Wild “This exhibition will be a wonderful
Foundation and a number of props influenced Sendak are displayed Things Are in 2009, on the occasion of surprise to those who are familiar
and costumes. This is the first muse- alongside his designs. the release of a major motion picture with Sendak primarily through his
um exhibition dedicated to Sendak’s adaptation. beloved books,” said Rachel Federman,
Throughout his career, Sendak drew assistant curator in the modern and
inspiration from his visits to the Mor- contemporary drawings department
and the curator of the exhibition. “His
designs for opera and ballet have all
the beauty, humor and complexity of
his picture books and illustrations,
but they also put on full display his
passion for art, art history and music.”

A full range of other programs
accompany the exhibition. The Mor-
gan is at 225 Madison Avenue at East
36th Street. For additional informa-
tion, www.themorgan.org or 212-685-
0008.

“Design for show curtain (Nutcracker),” 1983, gouache and All works shown are by Maurice
graphite pencil on paper. Sendak (1928–2012) and are ©The
Maurice Sendak Foundation. The
Morgan Library & Museum,
Bequest of Maurice Sendak,
2013.103:69, 70, 71.

“Diorama of Moishe scrim and flower prosceni-
um (Where the Wild Things Are),” 1979–83, water-
color, pen and ink, and graphite pencil on lami-
nated paperboard.

“Ship (Nutcracker),” 1982–84, gouache and graph- “Study for Wild Things costume, with notes “Fantasy Sketch (Mozart, Der Schauspieldirektor),”
ite pencil on paper. (Where the Wild Things Are),” 1979, watercol- 1987, ink and watercolor on paper. Graham S. Haber
or, pen and ink, and graphite pencil on paper. photographer.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 17

Trestle dining table, pine, maple and cherry,
three-board top (38¼ inches wide), traces of
original red on base, 26½ inches high, 8 feet
6½ inches long (ex Pat Hatch collection).

Rare comb rack, butternut, carved, Lidded pail, original mus-
pictured on p. 217, American Commu- tard yellow, “Infirmary,
nal Societies Quarterly, October 2016, North Family,” 10½-inch
from the Belfit collection, 9½ inches high, 10 height to top of handle,
inches wide, 3¾ inches deep. 9-inch diameter.

July 13 At Hancock Shaker Village—

Time For Willis Henry’s Annual Shaker Auction
PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Sat- Other pieces re-consigned for collected formal Chippendale many Sisters sewing objects group of six original Harvard
urday, July 13, at noon, will be this year’s auction include a furniture. The comb rack was and “fancy goods.” A small Shaker chairs in original fin-
the 36th year of the annual yellow-painted pail with a red described by Belfit as an hanging shelf with more than ish. There are three Nineteenth
Willis and Karel Henry Shaker birch handle, signed on the bot- “exquisite illustration of per- 50 strawberry emeries and a Century cupboard-over-draw-
auction. It will be conducted on tom “Infirmary, North Family,” fect Shaker craftsmanship,” rare mold to make them is a ers from various Shaker com-
the grounds of the Hancock as well as a signed pail stamped and an antique cabinetmaker highlight, as are hot plate lin- munities and many Shaker
Shaker Village. “N.F. Shakers, Enfield N.H.” in said, “It is a privilege just to ers from Enfield, Conn., in cupboards and work stands.
original red/orange stained fin- hold it.” alternating light maple and
Hancock, the home of the ish and signed “Elsie A. Bell.” dark walnut strips. Previews are Thursday, July
iconic Shaker Round Barn, has Many other Shaker collec- 11, from 1 to 5 pm; Friday, July
been the site of the Shaker auc- There are many other Shaker tions are represented in this Shaker furniture includes 12, from 10 am to 5 pm; and
tion for a number of years, and pieces that have never been auction, and the standouts are three rare sewing tables, Saturday, from 10 to 11:30 am,
Pittsfield was the site of the sold before, such as a rare but- the Pat Hatch personal collec- including one signed “OH” with the auction starting at
first Willis Henry Shaker auc- ternut comb rack from the tion of Harvard, Mass., and the (Brother Orren Haskins), the noon.
tion in 1982. The catalog cover Belfit collection. The Belfits late Robert R. Sokol Sr Shaker mate to which is in the Han-
piece was a five-drawer pine started buying Shaker from the collection of Enfield, Conn. cock Shaker Village Shaker col- Hancock Shaker Village is at
chest in original red paint and Shakers in the 1920s and Both collectors started more lection. Other pieces include a 1843 West Housatonic Street.
has been re-consigned by the advised Ted Andrews to buy than 40 years ago to gather Harvard Shaker 8½-foot trestle For additional information,
buyer to this auction as lot 150. from the Shakers when he only Shaker pieces, and both have dining table, circa 1850, and a www.willishenryauctions.com
or 781-834-7774.

Four Centuries Of Connecticut Food Lecture At Pardee-Morris House

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — tion based on their book, A especially with pork. His books include Becoming Blue Eggs and Mouthbrooders.
Never one to mince words, History of Connecticut Food, During their presentation, Tom Thumb, Shadows of Paris, The Pardee-Morris House is
Nineteenth Century educator, on Sunday, July 21, at 2 pm, at and The Quotable New Eng-
author and Connecticut resi- the Pardee-Morris House, Lehman and Nawrocki will lander. Nawrocki is an award- at 325 Lighthouse Road. For
dent Catherine Beecher once which is overseen by the New share fascinating stories winning poet whose collections more information, 203-562-
declared, “There is nothing Haven Museum. Admission is behind nearly four centuries include Reconnaissance, Four 4183 or www.newhavenmuse-
worse for the health, or for the free. of American eating and the um.org.
choice of crops cultivated, live-
palate, than a poor hash, while The couple has collected stock raised and seafood that
a good hash is not only a favor- remarkable food facts you may has formed a distinctive Con-
ite dish in most families, but not have realized you need to necticut cuisine.
an essential article of economy know. For example, you may
and convenience.” Husband have intuited that our fore- Lehman and Nawrocki both
and wife authors Eric D. bears consumed an array of teach English and creative
Lehman and Amy Nawrocki wildlife in previous centuries, writing at the University of
have taken Beecher’s words to but owl chowder…? And Bridgeport and coauthored A
heart and will enlighten con- though you may associate History of Connecticut Wine:
temporary Connecticuters “sweet and sour” with Asian Vineyard in Your Backyard.
with a fine recipe for red flan- food, it was in fact a flavor Lehman’s essays, reviews and
nel hash during a presenta- loved by Connecticut colonists, stories have appeared in doz-
ens of journals and magazines.

MFA Boston Acquires Iconic
René Boivin Starfish Brooch
BOSTON — The Museum of Fine Arts, Bos- both scale and movement, with each of its five
ton (MFA), has acquired an iconic piece of jew- arms fully articulated to mimic the crawling
elry: a gold, ruby and amethyst starfish brooch movement of a real starfish. The brooch’s
made in 1937 by the Parisian house René extraordinary design, craftsmanship and his-
Boivin and once owned by the Hollywood star tory make it a significant addition to the
Claudette Colbert. Designed in 1935 by MFA’s growing collection of Twentieth Centu-
Juliette Moutard, the ornament is lifelike in ry jewelry.
Starfish brooch, designed by Juliette
Moutard (French) for René Boivin (French, The brooch was produced at René Boivin
founded in 1890), fabricated by Charles Pro- under Jeanne Boivin, who took over her hus-
filet (French), worn by Claudette Colbert band’s namesake company following his death
(1903–1996), 18K gold, ruby, amethyst, pho- in 1917, making her the first woman to ever
tograph ©Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. direct a French jewelry house. Madame René
Boivin — as she insisted on being known pro-
fessionally — worked with Moutard and her
predecessor, Suzanne Belperron, to codify a
bold, avant-garde look in jewelry. The starfish
brooch has been described as the firm’s most
famous jewel, and the piece acquired by the
MFA was the first of four known ruby-and-
amethyst versions produced under Boivin and
Moutard’s direction. Today, the object remains
stored in its original brown suede box.

Claudette Colbert purchased the brooch from
Boivin in 1937, two years after winning the
Academy Award for Best Actress for her role
in It Happened One Night. She was Holly-
wood’s highest-paid actress at the time, and
her sartorial choices — including pinning the
distinctive starfish brooch to the shoulder of a
coat or the collar of a dress — were closely fol-
lowed in both film and fashion publications.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is at 465
Huntington Avenue. For information, 617-267-
9300 or www.mfa.org.

18 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

Walker Homestead Show Is Pure Country Antiques

The Casuccis’ 1698 home and shop. The show is conducted BROOKFIELD, MASS. — The one knows everyone else, but opened, buyers were hauling pur-
on the grounds of the house. only country things missing from there are new faces, possibly chases to their cars. “Country” is
the June 15 Walker Homestead attracted by Facebook. The show alive and well.
Country Antiques and Primitive is promoted on the social media
Goods show were Hank Williams platform, with photos taken dur- Brookfield is about ten miles
and Kitty Wells. The 40 dealers, ing setup to show buyers what is north of Sturbridge. You’ll know
hand-picked by Kris Casucci and really there. you’re in the country, as the signs
her husband, Paul, all specialize directing visitors lead to a short
in country Americana. A few of There’s little formal furniture dirt road. The town was settled
the dealers sell craft items, but all but plenty of stoneware, redware, around 1660, but in about 1675,
with the “look.” The show is con- treen, painted furniture, painted King Phillip’s War, a bloody war
ducted on the grounds of the boxes, some weathervanes and between angry Native Americans
Casuccis’ 1698 home, which is the folk art, hooked rugs, woven cov- and the British colonists, reached
location of their shop that also erlets, paintings, cloth dolls, sam- the isolated town, and all build-
deals in the early material. It’s a plers and gourds that have been ings but the garrison house were
comfortable, informal show, with turned into just about everything. burned. Many Indians and colo-
a large dog strolling around, Prices are reasonable, with hun- nists were killed. For the next 12
keeping track of the goings-on dreds of genuinely old items years, the town was abandoned,
and seeing if anyone might have priced under $100 and many but eventually settlers returned.
a piece of a donut that they don’t under $50. It wasn’t surprising (Search on Google for the town
need. It seems that nearly every- that the parking lot was full and and you’ll also read about an illic-
that shortly after the show it affair in 1778 that resulted in
murder and the execution of the
Milltown Primitives, North Stonington, Conn., showcased a four murderers, including the vic-
variety of creations to enhance gardens around old houses. tim’s pregnant wife, who — as the
The gourd bird houses, meant primarily for wrens, were story goes — had an affair with a
priced between $23 and $37. John Rock said they usually 17-year-old member of the Conti-
sold all they brought and shortly after the show opened, nental army, who was also among
shoppers were carrying their gourd bird houses. Robin those executed.)
Rock said that last year they left one of the houses, as a
wren couple had started building a nest during the show. Many of the dealers have done
the show since Casucci took over
about nine years ago. A pair of
newer dealers, doing the show for
second time, Steve and Lorraine
German, Mad River Antiques,
North Granby, Conn., known for
offering high-quality stoneware,
were asked if this show brought
them new customers. Steve said,
“It does. The show draws from the
Adirondack region, and we sold
last year to someone from Platts-
burgh, N.Y. These are people who
probably never get to shows in
Connecticut or other areas where
we usually exhibit. That makes it
worthwhile for us. We met people
who we haven’t seen before. And

Orphan Annie’s Antiques, Barre, Mass., had an early memo-
ry jug priced at $125, and the rooster weathervane was
$130. The dealer has been doing the show for eight years.

The largest rocking horse at the show was Kris Casucci produces and manages the
in the booth of Wigwam Hill Antiques, Wil- show. Fiona is one of her four-legged helpers.
braham, Mass. Linda Burr said she was ask-
ing $395.

Cindy Shepard, Hometown Antiques, West Brookfield, Review and Photos by
Mass., said that she really liked the small iron “town clerk” Rick Russack, Contributing Editor
sign on an iron bracket topped by a squirrel. It came from
New Braintree, Mass., and hung outside the town clerk’s
home. The interesting iron meat rack was priced at $175.

It would have been very difficult to count the number and John Melby, Eastport, Main, included a Steve and Lorraine German, Mad River
variety of gourds at this show. This assortment was in the bookcase filled with leather-bound books Antiques, North Granby, Conn., specialize
booth of Ye Old Farmhouse Primitives from Stafford dating from the Seventeenth to Nineteenth in stoneware. The selection on these shelves
Springs, Conn. They would give a country look to any room Centuries and priced them from $10. ranged in price from $200 to $1,500.
and were not expensive. Some large ones, in a basket in
front of the booth, were only $12 each.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 19

The crowd quickly filled the show as it opened.

John Melby, Eastport, Maine, had a group of blue and white
coverlets, $350 each, and pewter chargers priced at $125 and
up. The red blanket chest was $350 and had come from the Linda Brown of the Cargill
recent John McInnis single-owner Plumer sale last summer, Collection, White River
conducted on Newbury Common. That sale also included a Junction, Vt., said she
dowry chest missing its lid and drawer, which sold for more believed that this colorful
than $57,000. It has since been partially restored. crewel spread was from the
Colonial Revival period. She
it’s not an expensive show to do.” just about where it’s been for the priced it at $275.
Stoneware collectors had last few years. We’re using Face-
numerous pieces from which to book and post lots of photos we Worcester, Mass. If you like early
choose, brought by numerous take during setup. It works for us country music of the “honky tonk”
dealers. Prices varied widely, but gets a different demographic era, you’ll enjoy listening to this
depending on age and condition. than Instagram probably would. group. The next show will be on
Mad River had pieces priced to So, that’s next. It was nice to see September 28, at the same loca-
$1,500. Pantry Box Antiques, so much stuff being carted out by tion.
Stafford Springs, Conn., had sev- buyers shortly after the show For information, 508-867-4466 Rick Fuller Primitives, South Royalton, Vt., brought an
eral pieces; Charlie Guinipero opened.” Acoustic country music or www.walkerhomestead.com/ early gateleg table and chairs, along with other painted
had several pieces; and Kris was supplied by Grade “A” Fancy, antiques-show.html. furniture, redware and treen.
Casucci had a large selection in For more than 40 years, Rick Hamelin, the Pied Potter of
the 1698 house. Hamelin, Warren, Mass., has been making redware “inspired
There was early country furni- by New England traditions.” His booth had dozens of exam-
ture in many booths. Hometown ples of his wheel-thrown work, which ranges in price from
Antiques, West Brookfield, Mass., $25 to $350.
had a dry sink priced at $795; Jamie Reuling is the daughter of Roxanne Reuling, one of
Rick Fuller, South Royalton, Vt., Kris Casucci’s partners in Flying Pig Auctions. She’s in
brought an early gateleg table Casucci’s shop in this photo and later helped at the admis-
with high-backed chairs; John sion table.
Melby, Eastport, Maine, showed a One of the few pieces of formal furniture in the show
blanket chest in old red paint belonged to Ian McKelvey. The large, Nineteenth Century
priced at $350; and a Hudson Pennsylvania corner cupboard was priced $695.
River Valley corner cupboard,
circa 1780.Wigwam Hill Antiques
displayed a circa 1720 Boston
gateleg table, with repairs, priced
at $595. There was much more.
Buyers had a wide choice of
early textiles. John Melby had a
group of blue and white woven
coverlets, all priced under $350.
Handmade “pockets” of old tex-
tiles were priced between $6 and Less than an hour after the show opened, happy buyers
$10 by Jo-Ann Helbig, Leyden, were hauling their purchases out to their cars.
Mass. Kelz Mountain Antiques,
Woodbury, Conn., brought a sam-
pler with a variety of stitches and
priced it at $345. The Cargill Col-
lection, White River Junction, Vt.,
offered a colorful crewel-work
spread, probably from the Colo-
nial Revival period, for which the
asking price was $275.
Ian McKelvey, South Windham,
Conn., who partners with Casucci
in the Flying Pig Antiques Center
in Westmoreland, N.H., and the
Flying Pig Auctions, always has
an interesting and varied assort-
ment of “stuff.” Picking a favorite
is always tricky, but this year’s
choice would have been a double-
sided tavern sign, Boy on a Dol- Heather Dreibeblis, Winter Wheat Antiques, Mifflintown,
phin, of indeterminate age. The Penn., may not have expected to find a huge mock orange
lettering and the figure of a long- in full bloom just behind her booth, but she certainly took
haired boy astride a dolphin were advantage of it to make her booth outstanding.
carved, not painted. McKelvey
wondered if the sign had some-
thing to do with the Sophia Lau-
ren and Alan Ladd movie of that
name, released in 1957. Regard-
less, it was attractive and was
priced at $350. He also had one of
the few large pieces of formal fur-
niture; a large Nineteenth Cen-
tury Pennsylvania corner cup-
board priced at $695. His booth
had an exceptional white English
creamware urn with a pierced
cover and elaborate handles,
which was priced at $395.
A few days after the sale, Kris
Casucci said, “The weather was
perfect this year, and the dealer
displays looked good. My favorite
display was at the end of the
main aisle, with the huge mock Jo-Anne Helbig, Leyden, Mass., had an assortment of coun-
orange in bloom as a backdrop. try craft items. The black dolls were priced at $22 each, and
The attendance remains strong, the pockets of old fabric were $6-$10 each.

20 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

Slawinski Auctioneers To Host
California Estates Auction

SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIF. — Dupre (1811–1889) and Wil- screen featuring flower motifs, A selection of walnut furniture grams. Within the selection of
On Sunday, July 14, Robert liam Keith. This auction will with each panel being 19 by 72 includes an American Renais- estate jewelry are numerous
Slawinski Auctioneers will also include an original bronze inches, is also included among sance Revival mirror, book- gold pieces featuring opals,
host a California estates auc- statue of a rider on a horse this collection. case, tables and sideboard diamonds, emeralds, pearls
tion, offering more than 300 with a marble base by Pierre- alongside a Victorian two- and more. Also included
lots. This auction will feature Jules Mene (1810–1879) that Within a selection furniture piece bedroom set, shaving among the estate jewelry are
an eclectic array of antiques, is 23¾ inches in height. and décor are various Nine- stand and barometer. Among gold watches by designers
art and estate jewelry, as well teenth Century items, includ- the various Nineteenth Cen- such as Patek Philippe and
as a selection of Chinese piec- A framed painting by C.C. ing a variety of walnut and tury décor are Staffordshire Baume & Mercier
es and Nineteenth Century Wang (1907–2003) is the high- rosewood pieces. Also avail- pottery pieces, kitchenware,
rosewood and walnut furni- light of the Chinese antiques able in this section are a John paintings and more. Previews will be conducted
ture. The auction will begin at session, which also includes Henry Belter Rosalie pattern on Wednesday, July 10, from
11 am. jade and jadeite jewelry and five-piece set, which has been The highlight in jewelry is a noon to 2 pm; on Saturday,
carvings, carved furniture, featured on pages 84-86 of 4-carat solitaire-cut diamond, July 13, from noon to 3 pm;
This auction will feature a various antique pottery, tapes- American Furniture of the set in a 14K yellow gold ring and on auction day beginning
collection of Geoffrey Chan- tries, scrolls, statues, embroi- 19th Century by Eileen and with six accenting diamonds. at 9:30 am.
dler signed paintings, with dery and paintings. Also Richard Dubrow. Other Belter Another featured ring boasts a
more than 20 pieces by the among this selection is a Chi- pieces include a pair of rose- 2.25-carat round brilliant cut Slawinski Auctioneers is at
artist up for auction. Also to be nese carved cinnabar box that wood parlor chairs, carved diamond set in 14K yellow 1500 Green Hills Road, Suite
included is a Dale Chihuly (b is 9½ inches in diameter, with with grape and flower motifs. gold, weighing a total of 18.6 100. For information, 831-335-
1941) glass piece. Other fea- imagery of a landscape on the 9000 or www.slawinski.com.
tured artists include Jules lid. A four-panel dressing

German Phone Bidder At Alderfer’s Taking
Nakashima Table To Germany For $19,200

Auction Action In Hatfield, Penn.

George Nakashima’s walnut freeform coffee table
had international appeal as a phone bidder from
Germany sealed-the-deal at $19,200.

This unique 22-inch-high, HATFIELD, PENN. — Alder- including Knoll, Eames and as a phone bidder from Ger- This mahogany cellaret on
Chinese carved signed table fer Auction showcased its fine McCobb; Persian carpets; tall many sealed-the-deal at stand sold for $10,800 dur-
screen sold for $12,000. and decorative arts and collec- case and shelf clock collec- $19,200. The star of the fine ing the June 5 collector’s
This stunning Chinese bul- tor’s auctions during a three- tions; and more. jewelry portion of the auction auction.
lion-embroidered silk drag- auction, two-day event June 5 was the GIA-certified 14K, mahogany cellaret on stand
on robe garnered much and 6. The fine and decorative An estate-owned 2017 Ford 3.19-carat solitaire ring set in that sold for $10,800.
attention before it sold at arts auction featured collector LFP 727 Mustang GT, painted white gold that sold for
$2,700. and muscle cars; diamond, in Grabber blue, kicked off the $22,800. Finally, a unique, The jewelry portion of the
gold and platinum jewelry and excitement on June 6, selling 22-inch-high Chinese carved auction featured a man’s 18K
timepieces; art glass; silver; for $39,600. The energy contin- signed table screen sold for yellow gold Rolex wristwatch,
Asian arts; French and Austri- ued with a full inhouse crowd, $12,000. which sold for $7,800. A pair of
an bronze collections; works online and app buyers as well Queen Anne walnut side chairs
from the Estates of Wayne as phone bidders. The Bucks Alderfer’s collector’s auction, graced the furniture listings in
Forbes and Joseph Greenberg; County artist George Nakashi- conducted one day prior, on the auction and sold for $4,200.
Midcentury Modern furniture, ma’s walnut freeform coffee June 5, was equally dynamic. There was a fountain by the
table had international appeal This auction had a number of artist Gary Slater that sold for
high selling lots, such as a $3,300. There was much inter-
A 2017 Ford LFP 727 Mustang GT, painted in Grabber blue, The star of the fine jewelry est in the stunning Chinese
kicked-off the excitement on June 6 selling for $39,600. portion of the auction was bullion-embroidered silk drag-
the GIA-certified 14K, 3.19- on robe that went for $2,700.
carat solitaire ring set in
white gold that sold for In fine arts, an oil-on-
$22,800. Masonite painting from the
artist Katherine Steele Ren-
ninger titled “St. Lukes
Church of Christ, Ottsville,
PA” sold for $2,400. A bronze
statue by the famous French
sculptor Hippolyte Francois
Moreau sold for $1,920.

Prices, with buyer’s premi-
um, as reported by the auction
house. For further informa-
tion, www.alderferauction.com
or 215-393-3000.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 21

‘Fun, Fresh, Familiar,’ Says Promoter—

MidWeek One-Day Show Set For
Aug. 7 During NH Antiques Week

MANCHESTER, N.H. — there are repeat show visitors tive hors d’ oeuvres, beverages
Barn Star Productions will who return to a show for com- and sweets on the house while
mark the quarter century anni- parison shopping; however, too having another look at the
versary of its MidWeek in Man- often, the original piece they show.
chester antiques show by intro- first saw has already been sold.
ducing a one-day event at the Case in point: with six events Finally, MidWeek One-Day
JFK Memorial Coliseum on during the week, we believe will introduce new categories
Wednesday, August 7, during that one full, excitement-filled of antiques, art and accessories
Antiques Week in New Hamp- day shopping our show gets the to make the show more inter-
shire. job done.” esting and approachable for
new and young collectors,
Said show manager Frank What hasn’t changed are the including Native American tex-
Gaglio, “We are so blessed to show amenities, including free tiles; vintage, period and estate
have had the good fortune and parking, gourmet show café, jewelry; silver; and art pottery.
support of the collector commu- air conditioning and onsite
nity and loyal exhibitors these shipper, plus free return visits The show opens on Wednes-
past 25 years, which have to the show all day long. day, August 7, from 1 to 7 pm.
made MidWeek one of the cor-
nerstone shows of Antiques Barn Star, for this 25th Anni- The JFK Memorial Coliseum
Week. versary Show, invites all paid is at 303 Beech Street. For addi-
attendees to attend a casual tional information, www.barn-
“With that, we have also been party from 4 to 6 pm, with fes- star.com, 845-876-0616 or (show
monitoring collectors’ shopping phone) 914-474-8552.
habits, including the amount of
time spent at shows, and espe-
cially relevant to Antiques
Week, the frequency of return
visits to a specific show. Our
observations have determined
that the majority of sales take
place in the first few hours of a
show, when eager buyers race
to their favorite dealer’s booths
and make deals. After that, the
pace relaxes, and more social
activity and conversations
occur among dealers and
potential customers, which
often lead to sales and new
friendships.”

Gaglio continued, “Certainly,

Southampton Lectures On Decorative Arts

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — A topic of a lecture to be given on Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting
series of three lectures by pro- Saturday, July 20, by Gary House Lane, and will be followed
fessionals in their respective Lawrance, who is an architect, by a reception. Admission is $10;
fields, presented by the South- author and historian with a free for museum members. For
ampton History Museum, will special interest in the Gilded reservations, 631-283-2494 or
examine the role of the decora- Age. His articles on the man- www.southamptonhistory.org.
tive arts at various times in sions of the era have appeared
the history of the United in dozens of publications, and
States. he is the co-author, with Anne
Surchin, of Houses of the
On Saturday, July 13, Lori Hamptons: 1880–1930.
Zabar will present, “Roaring
into the Future: Art Deco and Concluding the series on Sat-
Early Modernism in New York, urday, July 27, independent
1925–1935.” During the ten decorative arts historian Cyn-
years that took America from thia V.A. Schaffner will pres-
the effervescent heights of the ent “To Perpetuate the Best:
Jazz Age to the depths of the Furnishing the Colonial
Depression, New York State Revival House.” The opening
was the driving force behind of The American Wing at Met-
the creation of Twentieth Cen- ropolitan Museum in 1924
tury modernism. Zabar has inspired an enormous interest
conducted a pioneering explo- in decorating American homes
ration celebrating the Empire with antiques in historic set-
State as the avant-garde in tings. In an era of staggering
fine art, fashion, technology, social change, many Ameri-
decorative arts, architecture cans found comfort in filling
and music that resulted in the their homes with furniture
century’s most important and decorative arts that sym-
design revolution, often called bolized idealized notions of
Art Deco today. She is an art, the American Colonial past.
decorative arts and architec- In her talk, Schaffner will
tural historian and indepen- focus on Southampton to tell
dent curator with a long asso- the story of the decorative
ciation with the American arts and furniture that have
Wing of the Metropolitan come to represent American
Museum of Art. Colonial Revival taste.

“Decorating the Gilded Age The talks will take place at
House in the Hamptons” is the 4 pm in the Music Room of the

NYC Parks Photography Exhibit
Offers Portrait Of Bronx Families

NEW YORK CITY — On display and digital sharing.
view in Central Park’s Arsenal Parents, children, elders,
Gallery, “Nueva Bronx: Twen- extended family and friends
ty-First Century Families” is participated in the making of
artist David Flores’ response these images and left with a
to recent nationalist move- large format print of them-
ments that have attempted to selves free of charge.
remove and erase familiar
representations of immigrants The exhibition will continue
and people of color. In 2018, through August 30 and is free
Flores offered free family por- and open to the public, Mon-
traiture in the Bronx’s Rail- day to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
road Park and the greater
Morrisania neighborhood with The Arsenal Gallery is at 830
onsite photography, printing, Fifth Avenue, at 64th Street.
For information, 212-360-8163
or www.nyc.gov/parks.org.

22 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

Ruth Family Vs Various Owners

Once Again, Babe Ruth Dominates Yankee Stadium

Auction Action In The Bronx, N.Y.

BRONX, N.Y. — There could was not in the original “house The combination of prove- Leading the sale and setting a record not only for a baseball
have been no more fitting loca- that Ruth built,” collectors nance and “market freshness” jersey but for any piece of sports memorabilia offered at
tion for Hunt Auctions to sell around the world turned out proved irresistible to collec- auction anywhere, was Ruth’s 1928–30 jersey that an anon-
the Ruth family collection of on June 15, online, on the tors, and the Ruth family col- ymous phone bidder won at $5,640,000. The auction house
Babe Ruth memorabilia than phone and in person, to see lection outperformed the aver- did not disclose its estimate prior to the sale.
Yankee Stadium, and while it Ruth step up to the plate one ages for the rest of the sale.
One of the more desirable last time. Whereas lots consigned by absent was any mention of the was a baseball bat used by
things from the Ruth family other sellers was only 83 per- provenance of the jersey in the Ruth from 1928 to 1929, which
collection was The Babe’s The house published a lav- cent sold by lot and only 67 extensive catalog essay. he had made eight notches in
“Most Popular Baseball ishly illustrated catalog with percent achieved prices within for his home runs. The bat —
Idol” trophy, which he was extensively researched catalog or above estimate, the Ruth When the jersey came up, consigned by an unidentified
awarded in 1929. According essays that was titled “The family collection was 98 per- Scott Foster, who was auction- seller — carried a hefty esti-
to his family, the figural fin- Babe Ruth Collection at Pub- cent sold by lot and 91 percent eering the sale and who called mate ($750,000–$1.5 million)
ial was damaged when Ruth lic Auction.” It was, however, a of the lots sold within or above the jersey the “pinnacle of his and if it had sold for the high
threw it in anger after learn- surprise to this reporter to estimate. career,” opened the bidding at estimate would have set a new
ing of the attack on Pearl discover that, in fact, more $2.5 million. Many in the room record for a baseball bat.
Harbor. It fetched $156,000 than half of the sale — and Hunt Auctions did not issue held up phones to record the Unfortunately, it failed to
against an estimate of many of the higher estimated either a post-sale press release historic moment but, in the meet reserve and was passed
$50/75,000. items – had been consigned by or statement from the Ruth end, all of the action took at $650,000. The most expen-
various other sellers. The col- family, but after the sale, place off the field, with compe- sive price paid for a bat in the
lection of nearly 200 lots from David Hunt, Hunt Auctions’ tition between two phone bid- sale was $144,000, for a Louis-
the Ruth family had remained president told Antiques and ders and an absentee bidder. ville Slugger 125 bat used by
largely unknown to the gener- The Arts Weekly by email that Dave Hunt, standing next to Ruth at the height of his
al public and included hun- the Ruth family was “very the podium and possibly bid- career and surviving in excep-
dreds of pieces relating to the happy.” When asked if institu- ding on behalf of an absentee tional condition.
life and career of arguably the tions participated in the sale, bidder, declared himself out at
most iconic player in the his- Hunt said “institutional bid- $4 million. Shortly thereafter, Ruth’s personal 1932 New
tory of the game. ding did occur,” but he was not Foster sold the jersey to an York Yankees presentation
There were a lot of baseballs able to disclose which institu- anonymous phone bidder for photo album that featured a
in the sale but this example, tions or on which lots they had $4.7 million ($5,640,000 with complete set of signed player
signed by Ruth in the 1940s, bid. buyer’s premium). photographs was sold in sepa-
flew the farthest of all of rate lots, with the top price
them, landing at $19,200 Leading the sale — and gen- The other marquee lot, which going for Lou Gehrig’s photo,
($20/30,000). erating the most presale buzz Hunt said would have been which was inscribed by Gehrig
—was a professional road the star lot “in any other sale,”
model jersey that Ruth wore
between 1928 and 1930, which
had been consigned by an
unidentified seller. There was
speculation before the sale
that the jersey might break
the previous record for a piece
of sports memorabilia — also
for a Babe Ruth jersey — set
in 2012 at $4.4 million. The
estimate for the jersey was not
disclosed prior to sale, the cat-
alog saying, “Estimate upon
request;” also conspicuously

Though it was not signed by Ruth or from the Ruth family collection, this circa 1928 Louis-
ville Slugger model with Ruth’s facsimile signature scored a home run with bidders and
was knocked out of the park for $144,000 ($100/150,000).

Ruth began notching his bats when he made a home run. This bat, which features eight Curse of the Estimate? At It may have featured the 1939
notches, is one of five notched bats used by Ruth in games. A bat with 21 notches is at the $200/300,000, Mickey Mantle’s signatures of all 11 of the
Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville, Ky., while the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooper- 1955 New York Yankees then-living inaugural induct-
stown, N.Y., has a bat with 28 notches. Two other bats, each with 11 notches, are in private American League Champion- ees to the Hall of Fame but an
collections. Bearing the highest published estimate in the sale ($750,000–$1.5 million), it ship ring was one of the high- estimate of $100/200,000 may
failed to meet reserve and was unsold. est estimated lots in the sale have been too much for buy-
but did not go home a winner. ers and it did not sell.

Review and Onsite Photos by
Madelia Hickman Ring, Assistant Editor
Catalog Photos Courtesy Hunt Auctions

All of the bidding action on the record-setting jersey took place on the phones. When the jersey crossed the block, it was immortalized not
only by news crews but by numerous cell phones held up by
sale attendees.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 23

Ruth’s career, which began in 1914, The highest price achieved for an Top price for a Topp card? The top This 1933 Goudey #149 Babe Ruth
ended after he played for the Bos- item from the Ruth family collec- price for any baseball card in the baseball card was poised to be the
ton Braves in a final season in 1935. tion — and the second highest price sale was $55,573, which was paid priciest card in the sale at
His final career contract, which he fetched in the sale — was $480,000 for this 1952 Topps #311 Mickey $150/175,000 but struck out among
signed with Braves owner Emil paid for this photograph of Lou Mantle rookie card, which landed bidders and it did not sell.
Fuchs in February 1935, achieved Gehrig with a personal inscription squarely on the sweet spot of its
the top price paid for a manuscript, to Ruth. It had been estimated at $40/60,000 estimate.
bringing $96,000 from a phone bid- $100/150,000 and sold to a phone
der ($75/125,000). bidder.

to Ruth ($100/200,000). The way Park on September 24, mitt, which achieved $120,000 passed before it reached tion failing to find buyers and
auction catalog described the 1929. Despite some damage to against an estimate of $100,000. Selling for near its of the items that sold, all but
photo as possibly “the finest the figural finial, which the $100/200,000. high estimate was Mantle’s three sold within presale
non-game-used Lou Gehrig Ruth family attested had 1978 World Series champion- expectations.
signature item extant;” it occurred when Ruth threw it A disappointment was Man- ship ring, which made $48,000
received so much interest that in anger upon hearing of the tle’s 1955 New York Yankees ($30/50,000). In this sale, the Hunt Auctions is at 256
bidding opened at $120,000 attack on Pearl Harbor, the American League Champion- Mantle name proved no match Welsh Pool Road in Exton,
and ultimately sold to a phone trophy brought $156,000. A ship ring, which had been esti- for that of Ruth, with 33 per- Penn. For additional informa-
bidder for $480,000, more 1923 World Series champions mated at $200/300,000 but cent of items from his collec- tion, www.huntauctions.com
than quadrupling the esti- presentation trophy that had failed to find a buyer and was or 610-524-0822.
mate. not been in the Ruth family
also brought a noteworthy
Items that commemorated price of $120,000, within esti-
milestone moments in Ruth’s mate ($100/200,000).
career saw considerable inter-
est, as demonstrated as the While most of the material
$96,000 paid for Ruth’s final not from the Ruth family was
career contract, which he sold by largely unidentified
signed with the Boston Braves items, the sale featured a
in 1935 ($75/125,000) and a small group of material con-
sepia tone photograph record- signed by Mickey Mantle’s
ing Ruth’s 60th home run dur- sons. The 18 lots from the
ing the 1927 season also made Mantle family included let-
$96,000 ($50/100,000). ters, Mantle’s baseman’s mitt,
two rings and Mantle’s 511th
A late addition to the sale home run baseball. Leading
was Ruth’s “Most Popular the group was Mantle’s 1966–
Baseball Idol” trophy, which 68 autographed baseman’s
was presented to Ruth at Fen-

Ruth’s autograph adds value to anything, so Of the nearly 20 lots consigned to the sale
what would you expect his checkbook regis- from the sons of Mickey Mantle, this 1966–
ter with his handwriting throughout to 68 Rawlings left-handed baseman’s mitt
bring? The catalog touted the lot as an caught the highest price: $120,000 against
“unparalleled investment and collecting an estimate of $100/200,000.
opportunity” and estimated it at $50/100,000;
it sold to an online bidder for $90,000.

Several of the top lots were connected with Ruth’s 1934
tour of Japan. One of them was Ruth’s suitcase, replete
with travel decals that suggest travels beyond Japan, gen-
erated interest among bidders, who pushed it to sell for
$33,600, within estimate ($25/50,000).

The New York Yankees won their first World Series champi- A sepia photograph signed by all the members of the 1927 New York Yankees World Series
onship in 1923, a few years after acquiring Babe Ruth from championship team considerably outperformed expectations ($25/50,000) when it sold for
the Boston Red Sox. This 1923 World Series Championship $72,000.
trophy, whose exact provenance has not remained docu-
mented, brought $120,000 ($100/200,000).

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Auction Action In Denver, Penn.

1864 Civil War Black Regimental
Battle Flag Rises To $196,800

DENVER, PENN. — An 1864 127th Regiment of Colored ons, armor and militaria auc- probably never be offered for 11¾-inch Bowie knife inscribed
Civil War flag that was carried Troops led the charge at Mor- tion, selling for $196,800. The public sale again. It’s now the “W. Scagel, Handmade” and
into battle by Pennsylvania’s phy’s June 12–13 edged weap- buyer was the Atlanta History jewel in the crown of the Atlan- bearing the maker’s iconic
Center of Atlanta, Ga. ta History Center’s collection. “Kris” stamp, came to auction
This 1864 battle flag was carried by the 127th Regiment US They will be excellent stewards with its original tooled-leather
Colored Troops and hand painted by African American art- The 72-by-55-inch hand for what is a living symbol of sheath. One of only two known
ist and Union troop David Bustill Bowser (1820–1890). It is painted silk flag is the sole sur- both American and African examples of its particular type,
the only surviving flag of those Bowser created for the 11 vivor from 11 original regimen- American history.” it sold above the high estimate
Pennsylvania Black regiments, and it finished at $196,800. tal flags created by David for $15,600.
Bustill Bowser (1820–1890), a The Atlanta History Center is
Philadelphia artist and son of a home to one of the most com- An imperial Russian Napole-
fugitive slave. Bowser designed prehensive Civil War collec- onic sword originally owned by
a specific flag for each of Penn- tions in the United States but Prince Ivan Ivanovich Odo-
sylvania’s 11 black regiments. rarely makes major purchases. evsky, a distinguished military
The distinctive artwork on the Its holdings have grown organi- officer who died in 1814 at the
flag auctioned by Morphy’s fea- cally over nine decades, primar- Battle of Brienne in France,
tures the image of a black sol- ily through donations of arti- weighed in at an astonishing 6
dier bidding farewell to Colum- facts. On June 13, however, it pounds 1 ounce. With solid gold
bia, the Goddess of Liberty. paid the most money it has ormolu embellishment on the
Above the artwork, a poignant ever spent for a single item to hilt and scabbard, and a Cyril-
motto reads: “We Will Prove acquire the remarkable asset. lic inscription with the prince’s
Ourselves Men.” name and presentation date of
Atlanta History Center presi- 1810, it is regarded as being
Dan Morphy, president of dent and chief executive officer both artistically and histori-
Morphy Auctions, said he was Sheffield Hale remarked, “We cally important. Selling price
“extremely proud” to have han- want to tell the entire story of was $30,000
dled such an important Civil the Civil War and how it
War artifact. “We were deeply impacts our country. This flag Another showpiece from the
honored that the GAR Civil is worth it in exhibit value antique sword category was
War Museum chose us to auc- alone. It’s one of those things the statue-hilted Civil War pre-
tion the flag,” he said. “From that doesn’t need words to tell sentation sword with a Klau-
the beginning, we felt it would you what it is and what it rep- berg blade. The elaborate hilt
end up in a prestigious institu- resents.” was adorned with a figural
tion’s permanent collection and depiction of Lady Liberty and a
The flag attracted the lion’s dragon holding a laurel wreath
Statue-hilted and jewel-inlaid Civil War presentation sword, blade by Klauberg, retailed share of media attention prior and shield with the head of
by Schuyler Hartley and Graham, N.Y., brought $17,835. to the $1.6 million auction, but Medusa. Its amethyst-inlaid
collectors also turned out in gilt-brass mounts and silvered
force for a large, high-quality scabbard added the luxury
selection of Bowie knives and touches that proved irresistible
swords. to bidders. It sold above high
estimate for $17,835.
Edged weapons crafted in the
1930s by William Scagel (1857– A Civil War saber and silver
1963), grandfather of modern- scabbard presented to Captain
era custom knife makers, were James Bliss by veterans of
in high demand. A Scagel camp Company B, 8th New York Cav-
axe with stag-antler handle, alry, carried great historical
12-1/8 inches in length, landed significance. “Captain Bliss
at $7,800. Another prize, an

Civil War saber with silver scabbard presented to Captain James Bliss during the war era At Morphy’s
by veterans of Company B, 8th New York Cavalry, was bid to $12,000. Edged Weapons,
Armor & Militaria

Auction

Rare first-edition copy of
General George A. Custer’s
book My Life On The Plains
— Or, Personal Experiences
With Indians (1874), from
the personal library of
Custer’s close friend Gener-
al Philip Sheridan. It sold
for $19,200, more than six
times the high estimate.

This archive containing five documented 7th Cavalry items belonging to Captain Thomas William Scagel camp axe with stag-antler handle, 1930s,
McDougall, who overslept and narrowly missed joining Custer’s battalion at the June 25, 12-1/8 inches, sold for $7,800.
1876, Battle of the Little Bighorn, sold for $27,675 against a $15/20,000 estimate.

Fetching $30,000 was this artistically and historically significant imperial Russian Napole-
onic sword of Russian Prince Ivan Ivanovich Odoevsky, solid gold ormolu adornment, Inscribed William Scagel Bowie knife with original sheath,
Cyrillic inscription and 1810 date, 41 inches overall. 1930s, 11¾ inches, realized $15,600.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 25

Westport Historical Society Staffers
Solve 218-Year-Old Cold Case Related
To George Washington’s Enslaved Chef

Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer’s personal 1867–1868 Indian Wars field map, cartes de WESTPORT, CONN. — Hercu- on May 15, 1812. It seemed like
visite of Custer in 7th Cavalry dress uniform along with wife, Elizabeth had Custer family les, the enslaved chef of President an impossible coincidence,” says
provenance. The lot brought $19,680. George Washington, has captured Ramin Ganeshram, executive
the imagination of American his- director of the historical society.
was a distinguished career offi- General George A. Custer’s first-edition copy of Custer’s tory lovers, culinarians, and stu-
cer who was present at the sur- battalion at the fateful 1876 book My Life On The Plains — dents of the African American The pair followed the lead and
render at Appomattox while Battle of the Little Bighorn, Or, Personal Experiences With experience since he managed to dug some more, finding Hercules
ranked a major. Because the but when he overslept and Indians (1874) was originally escape Washington’s Virginia Posey in the New York City direc-
inscription on the sword identi- missed a strategy meeting, held in the personal library of Plantation Mount Vernon on tory for 1809, 1810 and 1811,
fies him a captain, there is no McDougall and his company Custer’s close friend General Washington’s birthday in 1797. where he was a listed as a labor-
question but that the sword were relegated to guarding a Philip Sheridan. Offered with er. A colleague in Boston read of
was presented to him while the pack train. The sword, cabinet substantial provenance, it real- For centuries, what happened to their discovery and located
Civil War was still raging,” Dan photo of McDougall and items ized $19,200, more than six the man that many have called another, lesser known city direc-
Morphy explained. The sword of ephemera sold for $27,675 times the high estimate. “America’s First Celebrity Chef” tory, where he was listed as a
surpassed its high estimate, against an estimate of Custer’s personal 1867–1868 was a mystery. He was only seen cook.
bringing $12,000. $15/20,000. Indian Wars field map and once more in Manhattan in 1801.
cartes de visite of himself and Some historians speculated he The National Park Service in
One of American history’s lit- The interest in Custer memo- wife, Elizabeth, achieved had gone to Europe where a pre- Philadelphia, which manages the
tle-known ironies was repre- rabilia has never diminished, $19,680. sumed portrait of him attributed President’s House site where
sented in a group lot contain- Morphy said. “We had several to Gilbert Stuart hung in a muse- Hercules lived with Washington,
ing a saber and four other outstanding Custer lots in our Prices given include the buy- um in Spain. But in February is also changing its interpretation
documented 7th Cavalry items sale, and some of them drew big er’s premium, as stated by the 2019, it was revealed that paint- of the chef to indicate he lived out
belonging to Captain Thomas crossover interest from non- auction house. ing was not of Hercules nor paint- his remaining years as a free
McDougall. Initially, McDou- militaria bidders, like book ed by Stuart. man working as a cook in New
gall was supposed to be part of dealers and collectors.” A rare For information, 877-968-8880 York. Ganeshram and Krasne are
or www.morphyauctions.com. With this revelation, the only currently advocating for a memo-
tangible tie to the cook who rial plaque to Hercules’ final rest-
loomed large despite his status of ing place be installed by the City
enslaved person was lost. Follow- of New York in a public park
ing the line of reasoning that across the street from his burial
Hercules might have been hiding site. While the Second African
in plain sight, Sara Krasne, Burying Ground was disinterred
archives manager of Westport in the mid-Nineteenth Century
Historical Society, did what no and removed to Cypress Hills
other researcher had done previ- Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y., pub-
ously — searched for Hercules lic records indicate that certain
with the surname of his owner burials, of which Hercules’ was
previous to Washington — John most likely one, remained in situ
Posey. under what is today pavement
and road.
“Miraculously, she hit pay dirt:
She found Hercules Posey, of the The Westport Historical Society
right age, born in Virginia, buried is at 25 Avery Place. For informa-
in the Second African Burying tion, www.westporthistory.org or
Ground in Manhattan, who died 203-222-1424.

Baltimore Museum Features Photographs
From Inside Angola Prison

BALTIMORE, MD. — The Balti- Keith Calhoun, “Who’s That Man On That Horse, I Don’t
more Museum of Art (BMA) pres- Know His Name, But They All Call Him Boss,” 1980. Archi-
ents an exhibition of photographs val pigment print. Courtesy of the artist. ©Keith Calhoun.
by New Orleans natives Keith
Calhoun and Chandra McCor- their New Orleans community ed further because the economic
mick. On view until October 27, will have an impact for genera- welfare of local communities
“Slavery, the Prison Industrial tions to come.” largely depends on the penal sys-
Complex: Photographs by Keith tem for civilian employment.
Calhoun & Chandra McCormick” Since 1980, Calhoun and
features the husband-and-wife McCormick have made regular The Baltimore Museum of Art is
team’s poignant and celebrated visits to Angola, which was found- at 10 Art Museum Drive. For
photographs of life and labor ed on the consolidated land of sev- information, 443-573-1700 or
practices at the Louisiana State eral cotton and sugarcane planta- www.artbma.org.
Penitentiary at Angola, the larg- tions and named for the country
est maximum-security prison in of origin for many of the slaves
the United States. The exhibition who worked the land. Angola is
features approximately three also called “The Farm” because
dozen mostly black and white the 18,000-acre campus continues
images and videos that record the to grow cash crops — as much as
exploitation of the men incarcer- four million pounds a year —
ated at the Angola prison farm, using inmate labor. (The 13th
while also revealing the nuances Amendment to the US Constitu-
of their individual narratives. tion, which prohibits involuntary
Included among these works is a servitude, does not apply to con-
remarkable group of portraits, victed inmates.) There are cur-
images of living and working con- rently more than 6,000 inmates
ditions in the prison and the at Angola and roughly 75 percent
annual prison rodeo, emotionally are African American. As first-
charged photographs of men fur- hand witnesses to exploitative
loughed to attend family funerals, labor practices, Calhoun and
and videos of exonerated men McCormick are committed to
being released and testifying to bringing attention to how incar-
the difficulties they faced while ceration, which has more than
incarcerated. quadrupled in the United States
since 1980, can fuel and abet capi-
The BMA’s presentation will talism. The problem is complicat-
also feature a new video and pho-
tographs dedicated to Norris Hen-
derson and Gary Tyler, formerly
incarcerated men who have
achieved major civil rights victo-
ries in the struggle against mass
incarceration.

“Keith Calhoun and Chandra
McCormick’s photographs are
extraordinary not only for reveal-
ing links between slavery’s legacy
and the current economic practic-
es at Angola, but also for how they
capture the humanity of the men
incarcerated there,” said Christo-
pher Bedford, BMA Dorothy Wag-
ner Wallis director. “Their com-
mitment to the lives of the people
they work with at Angola and in

26 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

INternational Compiled By
Antiques and The Arts Weekly

Editorial Staff

Peter And Pan: From Ancient Greece To Neverland

Pan seated on a rock and holding a flute JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — A major From Ancient Greece to Neverland’ reaction to, and representation of,
and a cluster of grapes, Roman copy of exhibition tracing the metamorpho- spans disciplines and eras to offer an the rapidly changing period. Author
an original Greek statue, Rome, Italy, sis of the Greco-Roman nature god exciting new understanding of the James Matthew Barrie’s book Peter
Second Century CE; marble, height 68½ Pan into the fictional character Peter beloved character and his origins. I Pan is contextualized within contem-
inches, the Louvre Museum, Paris, Pan opens this summer at the Israel am particularly pleased to bring poraneous artistic production that
Department of Greek, Etruscan, and Museum. “Peter and Pan: From together objects from the Israel was responding to the rapid trans-
Roman Antiquities ©RMN-Grand Palais Ancient Greece to Neverland,” on Museum with works from acclaimed formation of the landscape during
(Musée du Louvre) / Hervé Lewandows- view until December 11, offers an institutions such as the Louvre the industrial revolution through
ki photo. unprecedented opportunity to deep- Museum, the National Archaeologi- work that embodied and symbolized
en and expand our understanding of cal Museum and the Walt Disney the natural world that they believed
the figure’s symbolism and the nar- Family Foundation, not only creat- to be under threat. Barrie’s reimag-
rative of the icon through more than ing the first opportunity for our visi- ining of the nature god Pan, first in a
150 objects spanning the history of tors to see their collections in Israel, chapter of a book targeted at an
the figure. Ancient Greco-Roman but also placing this country within adult audience and later as the well-
statues, reliefs and frescoes are the global story of the iconic figure.” known figure in a dedicated play and
brought together with early editions children’s novel, combines autobio-
and original book illustrations from “Peter and Pan” begins with the graphical elements of his personal
James Matthew Barrie’s novel Peter origin of the ancient Greek god Pan, life and ideas and concerns about
Pan, early Twentieth Century photo- an unruly deity associated with man’s impact and relationship to the
graphs and animation sketches cre- nature. Greco-Roman reliefs, fres- environment that are still relevant
ated by some of Walt Disney Produc- coes and sculpture in the exhibition, today.
tions’ leading artists in the 1950s including a two-ton Second Century
and 1960s. Objects from the Nation- CE statue of Pan, depict a bearded Exploring the Peter Pan character
al Archaeological Museum, Athens; half man, half goat figure. The wide- created by Walt Disney Productions
Louvre Museum, Paris; and the Walt spread popularity of the god is repre- forms the final part of the exhibi-
Disney Family Foundation, San sented through a diverse range of tion. Original concept art and ani-
Francisco, move Peter Pan beyond archeological objects discovered in mation sketches by leading Disney
Twentieth Century England to pres- sites across Greece and Rome, as artists and designers, including
ent a global story of the figure con- well as artifacts found in the Temple Mary Blair and David Hall, who
textualized within historical events, of Pan and the Nymphs in northern developed some of the studio’s most
cultural beliefs, and scientific dis- Israel as well as other sites across recognizable characters in the 1950s
coveries, and foster topical and con- the country, fostering a tangible and 1960s, vividly capture different
temporary connections between the local connection to the display. elements of Pan’s story. Black and
evolution of his image during the white drawings of Tinkerbell and
industrial revolution and current The exhibition next transitions to Captain Hook are shown alongside
discussions around man’s impact on the Twentieth Century reemergence brightly colored images of Never-
the environment. of the figure through a series of land, the Lost Boys, Wendy and Peter
smaller galleries and a screening Pan. A 1982 movie poster marking
“I am delighted to be able to share room playing an original film pro- the re-release of the original animat-
the first comprehensive exhibition duced by the museum featuring ani- ed classic completes the chronologi-
devoted to the history of Peter Pan mated clips styled into a Punch and cal survey of the figure.
with our audiences,” said Ido Bruno, Judy show. “Peter and Pan” positions
Anne and Jerome Fisher director of the modern character within the The Israel Museum is at Derech
the Israel Museum. “‘Peter and Pan: wider social and cultural landscape Ruppin. For additional information,
of the time, presenting him as a www.imj.org.

First Travelling American Icons Recreates 1980s New York City
Exhibition Of
African Contemporary Art LONDON — Opera Gallery marks and fellow artists such as Andy War- Basquiat’s signature scribbles drew
their 25th anniversary with a new hol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, col- influence from his Caribbean heri-
CASABLANCA, MOROCCA — The Foundation exhibition, “American Icons,” a recre- laborated to shock and amaze people tage and foresaw the increasingly
pour le Développement de la Culture Contempo- ation of the 1980s New York street all over the world with their accessi- popular street art movement that
raine Africaine (FDCCA) presents, “Prête-moi culture, with works by world- ble yet hard-hitting subjects and ani- now dominates major cities. Though
ton-rêve,” an exhibition that will travel across renowned artists of the Twentieth mated colorful artworks that Haring and Basquiat tragically died
six African capitals whilst bringing together Century, including Keith Haring, explored the political chaos of this from the AIDS and heroin epidemics
some 30 world famous artists like Abdoulaye Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol era. of the 80s, their legacy and optimism
Konaté, El Anatsui, William Kentridge, Chéri and Alexander Calder. lives on.
Samba, Bathélémy Toguo and Ouattara Watts. On a mission to change the world,
The art in this exhibition reflects Haring used his platform to enable “American Icons” can also be seen
The collective exhibition will begin in Casa- the 1980s, which saw the drugs epi- research and to raise awareness to champion the female representa-
blanca and will last through June 2020, during demic, the AIDS crisis, the cold war, about AIDS. Using ideals from the tions as Tom Wesselmann explores
which time it will stop in six cities on the conti- widespread capitalism, space races 60s popular culture to inject positive the female form with two vibrant oil
nent: Dakar, Abidjan, Lagos, Addis Ababa, Cape and high unemployment. It also saw symbols and political messages into paintings produced twenty-five years
Town and Marrakech, rather like a cultural car- the rise in technology and new trends creating evocative art for the masses, apart. These are juxtaposed by con-
avan and an ambassador of contemporary Afri- in fashion and music. An influential Keith Haring created more than 50 temporary works by Alex Katz in his
can art. moment in history, this post-war large-scale works, and his imagery portrait of a young woman and Mel
period saw artists from Europe and has become a widely regarded visual Ramos’ striking sculpture depicting
The exhibition will present major artworks by Asia migrate to the United States as zeitgeist of New York City in the late a female nude breaking out of a pack-
world famous African artists who are generally they searched for cultural emancipa- Twentieth Century. “American Icons” et of M&Ms — the iconic Pop Art
more well-known in Paris, London or New York tion while seeking to challenge the displays a large number of his best movement which lives on.
than in their country of origin. The main exhibi- world through their art, in an opti- original works that epitomize his
tion invites the general public to discover more mistic way. Forty years later, the well-known absurdist style. Injected The original artworks on display at
than 100 previously unseen creations produced work of these American icons is more in Haring’s works are the cartoon- Opera Gallery demonstrate the
by the artists in residencies especially for the relevant than ever as we see their like motifs from his upbringing that diverse generations of notorious art-
event, as well as other works on loan from art- activist work in light of the politics gave a real sense of energy to his ists and their influences in a show-
ists and galleries. that has taken over modern America. iconic works. case of world-renowned artists of the
late Twentieth Century.
The exhibition aims to help showcase the Artist and activist Keith Haring is As one of the first American artists
unique stories of those artists that have put at the forefront of this iconic exhibi- to reach international stature and Opera Gallery is at 134 New Bond
Africa on the world contemporary art map. tion who, alongside his close friends wealth in the art world, Jean-Michel Street. For additional information,
Through its very nature, this travelling exhibi- www.operagallery.com.
tion addresses the question of geographical, eco-
nomic, political and mental borders, seeing the Alexander Calder,
Sahara as a bridge rather than as an obstacle. It Fish Teasing a
considers that Africa’s development is based on Whale, 1971.
the movement of Africans, of people who are in
touch with the realities of life and the con-
straints and contingencies of the continent. It
questions the state of official and temporary cul-
tural infrastructures, as well as the health of
the different domestic art markets. It asks visi-
tors to think about the construction of a collec-
tive memory of contemporary art in Africa and,
above all, it highlights African cities in their
role as contemporary art scenes.

The exhibition will be at la Villa d’Anfa in Cas-
ablanca to July 30. For additional information,
visit www.pretemoitonreve.com.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 27

Recently Discovered Caravaggio Sells Bush’s Portraits Of Courage To
Privately Hours Before Auction Premier At Canadian War Museum

TOULOUSE, FRANCE — The “Judith and Holofernes” by Michelangelo Merisi, da Caravag- OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Opening at the Canadian War
auction house of Marc Labarbe gio (1571–1610), circa 1607, oil on canvas, 56½ by 68¼ inches, Museum and continuing to September 3 is “Portraits of
and Cabinet Turquin has ©Cabinet Turquin. Courage: President George W. Bush’s Tribute to Ameri-
announced the private treaty sale can Veterans.” The exhibition features 51 of 67 paintings
of the painting by Caravaggio, our responsibility is to accept the Caravaggio, an artist for whom created by former president George W. Bush as a tribute
“Judith and Holofernes,” which decision of the sellers, our clients. only 65 works are known in the to the sacrifice and courage of those who served in con-
had been estimated at $113-170 We thank them for the trust they world, was the subject of numer- flicts during his time as president.
million. placed in us over these past 5 ous analyses: technical, stylistic
years and the support they gave to and historical, undertaken by “‘Portraits of Courage’ explores the visible and invisible
The painting by Caravaggio the research undertaken by our Cabinet Turquin over the course of injuries suffered by United States veterans who served in
(1571–1610), “Judith and teams.” five years. The attribution to Cara- Iraq and Afghanistan and the stories of their resilience
Holofernes,” painted circa 1607, vaggio was supported by the most and determination in recovery,” said Mark O’Neill, presi-
was discovered in an attic in Tou- Estimated at $113-117 million, important American, English, dent and CEO of the Canadian War Museum and the
louse five years ago by the French the work by Caravaggio, known French and Italian specialists for Canadian Museum of History. “The exhibition offers a
auctioneer Marc Labarbe. It was from several documents dating the artist. unique perspective — that of a commander-in-chief using
scheduled to be sold at public auc- from the early Seventeenth Cen- art to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men
tion June 27 in the Halle aux tury and lost since 1617, is in an The painting was exhibited in and women who were under his command. The Canadian
Grains in collaboration with the exceptional state of conservation Milan, London, Paris, New York War Museum is proud to be the first Canadian venue to
experts of Cabinet Turquin. for an artist whose paintings in and Toulouse and was viewed by share it.”
According to the New York Times, museum collections are often very more than 20,000 people.
the painting was sold to American worn by successive restoration First presented at the George W. Bush Presidential
billionaire art collector J. Tomilson and cleaning. This painting by For information, www.marcla- Library and Museum in 2017, the exhibition resulted
Hill, a former vice chairman of the barbe.com. from former President George W. Bush’s commitment to
private equity firm Blackstone. the US Armed Forces and his work with the Bush Insti-
tute’s Military Service Initiative.
The transaction is covered by a
confidentiality clause regarding In the spring of 2012, after reading Sir Winston
the price. Churchill’s essay “Painting as a Pastime,” former presi-
dent George W. Bush began painting. Over the next three
“We received an offer that could years, he took lessons from three American artists — Gail
not be ignored and which we com- Norfleet, Jim Woodson and Sedrick Huckaby — who guid-
municated to the owners of the ed him from the basics to finer techniques. “Paint people
painting. The fact that the offer you know,” Huckaby said, “but others don’t.” Taking that
came from someone close to an suggestion to heart, in September 2015, the former Presi-
important museum convinced the dent began painting some of the men and women he had
sellers to accept,” said Eric come to know during his presidency as their commander-
Turquin. in-chief, and after that time, through sporting events
that the Bush Center hosted for wounded veterans.
J. Tomilson Hill serves on the
board of the Metropolitan Muse- The Canadian War Museum is at 1 Vimy Place. For
um of Art and in February opened information, 819-776-7000 or www.warmuseum.ca.
his own private museum, the Hill
Art Foundation, in Chelsea. Christie’s Postwar &
Contemporary Art
Marc Labarbe, the auctioneer in Evening & Day Sales
Toulouse who was to conduct the
sale, said, “We had everything “Cérémonie (Ceremony)” by Jean Dubuffet, 1961, oil
organized to make the auction a on canvas.
grand event open to the public, but
LONDON — Christie’s postwar and contemporary art
Interior Lifestyle Tokyo July 17–19 evening sale June 25 achieved $57,558,619 with 94 per-
cent of the 33 lots selling and achieving 99 percent of
TOKYO, JAPAN — Interior Life- With a wide variety of interior in 2007. Yamada will present a value. The firm reported global participation with bidders
style Tokyo, scheduled for July product genres, as well as food, pop-up shop at the Atrium, so visi- from 27 countries across four continents and 33 percent of
17–19, returns to Tokyo Big Sight garments and jewelry, the show tors can browse and purchase bidders from Asia. Leading the sale was Jean Dubuffet’s
West halls One, Two, Three, Four features numerous products that products to take home from the “Cérémonie (Ceremony),” which brought $11 million, Jean-
and the Atrium. Continuing since enable exhibitors to even connect show. Michel Basquiat’s “Sabado por la Noche (Saturday Night),”
1991, the previous edition in 2018 with buyers whom they have for $10.6 million and Francis Bacon’s “Man at Washbasin”
welcomed 810 exhibitors from 29 never previously considered to Interior Lifestyle Tokyo and its for $6.4 million. Artist records were set for Tschabalala
countries and regions and 25,456 open new sales channels with, sister fair, IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Self (“Out of Body”), Derek Boshier (“Man Versus Look,
visitors from 42 countries and allowing them to expand their Living, are held every summer Versus Life, Versus Time, Versus Man About”), Jonas
regions and received much posi- business. and autumn respectively at Tokyo Burgert (Suchtpuls [Addicted to Pulse]) and Kara Walker
tive feedback. The show welcomes Big Sight. Both shows are interna- (Four Idioms on Negro Art #4 Primitivism) and Gerhard
buyers who conduct purchasing to The theme of this year’s Atrium tional trade fairs that propose life- Richter’s “Musa,” set a world auction record for a tapestry
target the following autumn/win- special zone is “The Corner Shop: style concepts in interior design by the artist.
ter and year-end sales season, How to make a market,” which markets starting in Tokyo and
meaning the show is an opportu- aims to provide unexpected and expanding into markets all around On June 26, the postwar and contemporary day sale of
nity to explore new trends and inspiring encounters with buyers the world. The fairs are based on 128 lots totaled $16,044,337 and was 92 percent sold by lot
upcoming developments. and products, just like at a real two of Messe Frankfurt’s most and 96 percent sold by value. Topping the sale was Alex
street corner. Continuing from last prominent annual fairs in Frank- Katz’s “Ada with White Dress,” which realized about
Interior Lifestyle Tokyo is an year, the zone’s direction is led by furt, Germany: Ambiente and $745,000. Records set in the sale include an artist record
international trade fair that pro- Yu Yamada, one of the most well- Heimtextil. for Shara Hughes, (“It’s My Pot of Gold”) and a record for a
poses lifestyle concepts for the known buyers in Japan, who work on paper by Nicolas Party (“Untitled”).
Japanese interior design market. established his company, Method, For more information, interior-
lifestyle.com. For additional information, www.christies.com.

Birmingham’s “Art & Antiques For Everyone”
Summer Fair July 18–21

BIRMINGHAM, U.K. — Art and antiques from eth Century works of art and select contemporary
across the world go on sale at the Art & Antiques For pieces have broadened the fair’s appeal to younger col-
Everyone summer fair in Halls 17–18 at the National lectors. The fair continues to offer a fantastic selection
Exhibition Centre (NEC) July 18–21. Ten thousand of traditional antiques, from Asian art and artefacts,
visitors go in search of fresh discoveries to add to their fine art, early pottery, designer lighting, classic English
collections and to furnish and decorate their homes. town and country furniture and fine porcelain to Eigh-
The fair offers a huge range of unique and fascinating teenth and Nineteenth Century glass, bronzes, silver
pieces brought together by 200 specialist dealers. and jewelry from fine Nineteenth Century examples to
Russian Faberge and French and American costume
The fair has the unique appeal of bringing together pieces.
dealers from all levels of the antiques world: from deal-
ers with galleries in London’s West End showing their Art & Antiques For Everyone is a vetted fair by a
finest works with prices up to $100,000 to occasional team of 90 experts assembled to ensure that exhibits
dealers with a passionate desire to buy and sell all are professionally presented and accurately labeled.
kinds of unusual items from early toys and dolls to vin- Expert seminars and talks by well-known celebrity fig-
tage fabrics, unusual memorabilia and rare scientific ures from the art and antiques world take place daily
instruments, with many exhibits at less than $20. in the fair.

At recent NEC fairs, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art The National Exhibition Centre is at North Avenue,
Deco and Scandinavian works of art have all proved Marston Green. For information, www.antiquesforev-
extremely popular, while Midcentury Modern, Twenti- eryone.co.uk.

28 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

Inaugural Sale Sets Several Records—

Pride Sale Makes Swann Proud

Auction Action In New York City

Swann Galleries had spread the top lots throughout the NEW YORK CITY — Swann The top lot in the sale was Peter Hujar, “David Wojnarowicz:
catalog, and one of the lots to come up towards the end of Auction Galleries’ inaugural Manhattan-Night (III),” silver print, 1985. Estimated at
the sale set a record for the edition. Duane Michals, “Nar- Pride Sale of books, manu- $15/25,000, it sold to a private collector on the phone for $106,250
cissus,” a sequence of five silver prints, 1985, brought scripts, photographs, ephemera and set a new auction record for any work by the artist.
$27,500 from a trade buyer. and artwork related to the his-
Approximately 50 people attended the sale, filling most of tory of the LGBTQ+ civil rights ephemera and literature across The sale featured four works
the seats Swann Galleries had set out in the saleroom. movement took place on Thurs- the offerings was not seen in by Paul Cadmus (1904–1999),
day, June 20. Originating with a other sales. Early books, manu- the highlight of which was a
core private collection of approx- scripts and artwork kicked off preliminary pen and ink on
imately 75 lots of books, manu- the sale, beginning chronologi- cream wove paper sketch he did
scripts and art, the sale evolved, cally with a 1764 letter signed for “Horseplay,” the etching of
over the course of about 12 by Frederick II, King of Prussia. which was also in the sale.
months and a call to consign in An early highlight was a pre- Interest in the sketch, estimat-
the fall that generated enough sentation copy of Walt Whit- ed at $10/15,000, warranted
material Swann could be selec- man’s Memoranda During the bidding to open at $10,000, and
tive, into approximately 275 War, notable for the inscription bids came in from the phones
lots. The sale realized a total of from Whitman to Peter Doyle, and online, with applause erupt-
$942,943, squarely within the one of Whitman’s most signifi- ing in the saleroom when Lowry
aggregate low and high esti- cant lovers. Estimated at brought the gavel down and
mates of $864,810 / 1,286,290 $50/75,000, Lowry had consid- sold it to a trade bidder on the
and with 73 percent of lots sell- erable absentee bid interest and phone for $47,500.
ing. opened the lot at $54,000, with
a phone bidder winning it for The catalog notes for a silver
A crowd of approximately 50 $70,000 and setting a record for print photograph by Peter
people were in the saleroom the work. It was one of four Hujar (1934-1987) titled “Come
when Nicholas Lowry, Swann works by Whitman in the sale, Out!,” cite a reference in The
Galleries president and the pre- all but one selling. Five works Gay & Lesbian Review World-
siding auctioneer, began the by Oscar Wilde were in the sale, wide in which it was called “the
sale, and many stayed for the but three works went unsold, most iconic photograph of Gay
duration after a brief break including two of the higher val- Liberation.” Estimated at
halfway through. After the sale, ued lots. $4/6,000, it opened at $2,000
Lowry, said, “Swann’s inaugural but quickly escalated between
Pride Sale was an unqualified
success. It is validating as a spe-
cialist to discover that you can
still be pleasantly surprised at
an auction. The catalog was
extremely well-received, the
exhibition was well-attended
and the auction itself was busy
and the bidding was active.
Works from every single one of
our areas of specialty hit record
prices: photographs, posters,
books, works on paper, illustra-
tions and Americana all
achieved prices that helped us
to decide to turn this auction
into a yearly event. The sale
was a historic, artistic and cul-
tural exploration for the whole
company. We were proud to be
able to do it and delighted it
turned out so well.”

When asked how the sale dif-
fered from the other auctions
scheduled to coincide, like
Swann Galleries had, with the
50th anniversary of the Stone-
wall Riots, a representative for
Swann said the depth of the

The second-highest price in the sale, and a record for the Review and Onsite Photos by
work, was Walt Whitman’s, Memoranda of the War, remem- Madelia Hickman Ring, Assistant Editor
brance copy, inscribed to Peter Doyle, from “the author
with his love.” A private collector on the phone acquired it Catalog Photos Courtesy
for $70,000. Swann Auction Galleries

A representative for Swann Galleries said the sale had Attracting some of the most interest before This diary was part of an archive of person-
more phone bidders than usual. Shown here is Christine the sale was this double-sided flyer that al effects of Candy Darling, circa 1950s–73.
von der Linn bidding for a client on Mapplethorpe’s “Z codified the use of bandanas to advertise It sold for $19,500 to a private collector
Portfolio.” fetish preferences. Estimated at $80-120, it ($20/30,000).
brought $780 from an online bidder.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 29

There were moments of whimsy throughout This was one of 11 silver prints from Don
the sale. This action figure / doll was one of Herron’s “Tub Shots,” 1978–93. The lot
four in the sale but the only one to sell. It brought $15,000 from a private collector,
brought $228 ($150-250). more than doubling its low estimate
($7/10,000).
One of 13 silver prints in Robert Mapplethorpe’s “Z Portfo-
lio,” 1981. Sold to a trade buyer for $47,500 ($40/60,000).

Setting a record for an autograph by Harvey Another record established in the sale was “Cedric, N.Y.C.” from Robert Mapplethorpe’s “X Portfolio.”
Milk, the first openly gay elected official in $13,000 for David Wojnarowicz, “True Myth / One of four silver prints, the others were “Jim, Sausalito,”
California, was this 1978 autographed letter Domino Sugar,” screen print on supermar- “John, N.Y.C.,” and “Self-Portrait with Whip,” 1978. The lot
signed when he was acting mayor of San Fran- ket poster, 1983. ($3/4,000). went to a private collector bidding on the phone for $21,250.
cisco. It nearly doubled expectations ($4/6,000)
when it sold to a private collector for $11,250.

two bidders in the room, one his “X Portfolio” that a private for the most part these were a buyer. This was not the only had estimated at $20/30,000. A
finally prevailing at $10,000. collector bought for $21,250 relatively few and far between. archive in the sale — another private collector bidding online
The following lot was an offset ($6/9,000). The cover lot — Allen Ginsberg lot featured more than 100 bought it for $19,500.
lithograph poster printed in and Hank O’Neal’s “Gay Day items of personal papers, photo-
1970 that co-opted Hujar’s pho- Andy Warhol and Keith Har- Archive,” which featured 120 graphs and various effects of All prices cited include buyer’s
tograph. The catalog entry for ing were also well-represented photographs of gay pride Candy Darling, a transgender premium. Swann Auction Gal-
the lot also mentioned that the in the sale, though both had parades in New York City from icon and star of Andy Warhol’s leries is at 104 East 25th Street.
auction house could find no uneven results. Warhol’s pencil 1974–83 — had carried the 1968 film, Flesh, which Swann For information, 212-254-4710
other copies of the poster at auc- drawing “Querelle” achieved highest estimate in the sale or www.swanngalleries.com.
tion and it had been estimated $39,000 from a private collector ($70/100,000) and failed to find
at $400-600. The sellers of the bidding online, while a silver
lot were present in the back of print, also titled “Querelle,” and Peter Hujar, “Come Out!,” silver print, 1969. The
the saleroom and were ecstatic estimated at $2,5/3,500, went iconic image sold to a bidder in the room for $10,000.
when it received attention in unsold. Of the four Keith Har- One of several works in the sale by Paul Cadmus
the room and on the phone, ing lots, the two higher valued (1904–1999), preliminary sketch for “Horseplay,” pen,
finally selling to a phone bidder lots failed to sell while the two ink & pencil, 1935. It sold to a trade buyer on the
for $6,750. lesser valued works sold. phone for $47,500.

Hujar proved to be the man of Swann Galleries has long had
the hour, when his 1985 photo- a strong reputation with post-
graph “David Wojnarowicz: ers, and it came as no surprise
Manhattan-Night (III)” brought that most of the posters in the
the auction’s top price: $106,250 sale did very well. Among the
against an estimate of leaders of the offerings were two
$15/25,000. The work set a new posters from the Silence=Death
record for the artist and war- Collective, both estimated $800-
ranted the applause that fol- 1,200, one depicting a pink tri-
lowed the fall of Lowry’s gavel. angle on a black ground that
finished at $6,750, the other
Robert Mapplethorpe is an with Ronald Reagan’s face titled
artist whose graphic and often “Aidsgate” that closed at $7,250.
provocative photographs have
long been perennial market When asked what lots had
favorites, so it was not surpris- received some of the most inter-
ing that three of the top ten est, a representative for Swann
prices realized in the sale were Galleries pointed out a double-
for his works, with the rest of sided flyer that had what may
the works selling within esti- have had the lowest estimate in
mate. Topping the Mappletho- the sale: $80-120. The flyer out-
rpe offerings was a rare com- lined the Bandana or Hanky
plete 13-image edition of his “Z Code, the means by which gay
Portfolio,” which realized men advertised their various
$47,500 from a trade buyer. It fetish preferences. Bidding on
was followed by “Jim and Tom the lot opened at $175 and
in Sausalito” for $25,000 from a closed to an online bidder for
trade buyer ($10/15,000) and a $780.
group of four silver prints from
There were some disappoint-
ing moments in the sale, though

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The Moon “The Pond — Moonrise” by Edward J. Steichen (American, b Luxembourg, 1879–
In The Age Of 1973), 1904. Platinum print with applied color, 15-5/8 by 19 inches. The Metro-
Photography politan Museum of Art, Alfred Stieglitz Collection, 1933.

( continued from page 1C ) “The Moon” by John Adams In the daguerreotype, we see all the limitations of the
As with every modern artistic medium, photography, Whipple (American, 1822–1891) young medium: an inability to capture detail, the deterio-
from the get go, moved in two directions: scientific and and James Wallace Black ration of the chemically treated metal surface, the sheer
aesthetic. The exhibition features a number of gorgeous, (American, 1825–1896), 1857–60. smallness of the image. And yet, at this remove, some 170
accurate drawings of the lunar surface as revealed in Salted paper print from glass nega- years in the future, the yearning for scientific accuracy
telescopes that seemed to improve with every pass- tive, 8-7/16 by 6-5/16 inches. The has, through some alchemy, transformed the photograph
ing year, but photography offered new opportuni- Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rob- into an aesthetic object with all the pleasurable wrong-
ties to record and share observations with some- ert O. Dougan Collection, Gift of ness of space travel as silent film, radio drama and early
thing approaching absolute fidelity. In the fine Warner Communications Inc., 1981. television conceived it. The 1857–60 paper print, by con-
catalog that accompanies the exhibition, with “Rocket Dress” by Harry Gordon (Amer- trast, despite its resemblance to the moon as seen and
essays by curators Mia Fineman and Beth Saun- ican, 1930–2007), 1968. Screenprinted tis- drawn through the telescope, is not without its own ste-
ders, and with an introduction by Tom Hanks, sue, wood pulp and rayon mesh, 34 by 24 ampunk charm. This is the moon as Verne and Wells
Saunders describes the state of science at the inches. The Metropolitan Museum of would write about it. Science fiction, but drawn from sci-
outset of the Nineteenth Century, privileging Art, Purchase, Gould Family Foundation ence.
vision above the other senses, “The camera and Gift, in memory of Jo Copeland, 2009.
other optical devices such as the telescope By 1896, the year that “Transparency of the Moon from
functioned as extensions of the eye, making Negatives Made at the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamil-
possible study of phenomena hitherto beyond ton, California” was produced in preparation for a lunar
the reach of human vision. In a sense, images atlas, photographs of the moon had achieved a level of
became more important than ever before, sophistication and detail that would not be surpassed
and photographs offered an unsurpassed until the advent of spacecraft-based cameras. Shadows in
verisimilitude, providing the raw visual craters and radiating impact cracks allowed astronomers
data on which science was based.” But the to measure features of the surface and to delve into the
daguerreotype, the most advanced photo- geological formation and composition of the moon.
graphic process of the time, required chemically
prepared plates and long, light-gathering expo- At about this same time, the first motion pictures
sure times. The moon moved. Telescopes had to appeared. One of the pioneers of cinema, Georges Méliès,
be equipped with clockworks to keep her centered in turned his sense of invention and fantasy moonward in
the eyepiece long enough to get a clear, very small pic- 1902. A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la lune) returns
ture. A cellphone camera held up to a telescope is infi- our nearest neighbor to the realm of romance as the top
nitely better but still not that great. And the daguerreo- hat and tails clad astronauts hurl themselves to the moon
type made only a single image. Challenging. in a hollow shell shot from an enormous cannon. The man
By the 1850s, as telescopes and cameras improved, the in the moon blinks and winces when their spaceshot punc-
moon’s mysteries revealed themselves. This is evident in tures his crusty cheek and the dapper astronauts fight
a pair of images by John Adams Whipple, both photo- monsters and dally with a race of butterfly women among
graphed through the Great Refractor, a 15-inch telescope giant fields of moon mushrooms. If you’ve never seen it,
at Harvard University. One is a daguerreotype taken in give yourself a 15-minute treat: the film is long out of
1852, the other a paper print from a glass negative exe- copyright and free to view on YouTube.
cuted with his partner James Wallace Black in 1857–60.
Two years later, Edward Steichen’s, “The Pond — Moon-
rise,” poeticizes not the moon itself, but the effects of its
soft, cold light through a stand of spindly trees beside a
still pond. This is a moon for creatures we humans vener-

“Blue Marble” by Harrison Schmitt (American, b 1935), “Everyone’s Moon 2015-11-04 14:22:59 (video still)” by Penelope Umbrico (Canadian, b
NASA Apollo 17, 1972. Color laser print, 11 by 10-1/16 inches. America, 1957), 2015. Single-channel video, color, sound, 16 min. The Metropolitan Museum
Gift of Jules Bergman, 1984, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach of Art, Purchase, Henry Nias Foundation Inc. Gift, 2016 ©Penelope Umbrico, Courtesy of
Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, The New York Bruce Silverstein Gallery, New York.
Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 31

“Earthrise, 1968” by William Anders (American, b 1933), NASA Apollo 8. Color laser “The Moon, 1857–60” by John Adams Whipple (American, 1822–
print, 20½ by 20¼ inches. Gift of Jules Bergman, 1984, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Divi- 1891) and James Wallace Black (American, 1825–1896). Salted
sion of Art, Prints and Photographs, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and paper print from glass negative, 8-7/16 by 6-5/16 inches. The Met-
Tilden Foundations. ropolitan Museum of Art, Robert O. Dougan Collection, Gift of
Warner Communications Inc, 1981.

ate and mythologize — owls, wolves, bats, loons — a moon an image that Georges Méliès would love. ror of our condition: scarred, fickle, reflecting more often
for seeing just enough without being easily seen, a lovers’ Now that we are talking again about returning to the than making light, showing one face to the world while
moon. keeping the other hidden from view, marking time and
moon, establishing ourselves in bases there, using it as a tide, doing our best to stave off the night. From the moon,
After World War II, when a Cold War and a hot Space low gravity jumping off point for missions to Mars and we can look back at Earth and see ourselves as we are — a
Race found the United States and Soviet Union in con- beyond, the moon may be poised for a new moment. But fragile species on a fragile ball in an infinite, inhospitable
stant competition, rocket ships and astronauts began to when I think of the moon, my mind moves in two direc- darkness.
appear in popular and high culture, even in couture, as in tions. First, to my daughter’s 6-inch Newtonian reflector
Harry Gordon’s whimsical and slyly sexual “Rocket telescope which reveals to us the mountains, craters and Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt captures the
Dress,” but when the Apollo program ended and we turned plains of our pockmarked, long-suffering satellite in detail beauty and complexity of our home planet, as well as its
our attention to the space shuttle, the International Space unimaginable to Galileo and his descendants. And then to singular loneliness in his 1972 photograph, “Blue Marble.”
Station, Mars, and elsewhere, our scientific interest in the the black shields of the 900 Thespians at the Battle of While storm systems swirl over the Southern and Indian
moon waned. Jojakim Cortis and Adrian Sonderegger’s Thermopylae, adorned as scholars believe they were with Ocean, desert dominates North Africa and the Arabian
2014 photograph “Making of AS11-40-5878 (by Edwin quarter moons pointing upwards like smiles, the Thespi- Peninsula. Einstein may have been right when he said,
Aldrin, 1969)” spoofs those who assert that the moon land- ans standing side by side with the far more famous 300 “God does not play dice with the universe,” but here the
ings were faked, possibly in Hollywood under Stanley Spartans against the Persian host, the Thespians, yin to Earth looks like a glass aggie that might be knocked out of
Kubrick’s direction. the Spartans’ yang, moon beside sun, lesser light beside the string ring at any moment.
greater. Did the Persians see those moons as moons,
In the artists’ retelling of Aldrin’s famous photograph, smiles or something else — abstract boats to ferry souls, In the 1950s standard “Destination Moon,” Dinah Wash-
“a square pile of gray dust bears the recognizable mark perhaps? ington sings, “Travel fast as light ‘til we’re lost from sight/
of a boot print left on the lunar surface. Strewn around The earth is like a toy balloon/What a thrill you’ll get
that familiar composition, however, are paintbrushes, a Each month, the moon reveals and conceals herself, and ridin’ on a jet/Destination Moon.” The future then was a
saw, bags of cement and a print of Aldrin’s original pho- perhaps it is this oscillation between revelation and con- hopeful place where technology would free us not only
tograph. Cortis and Sonderegger’s work calls attention cealment that makes the moon simultaneously an object from drudgery, but from gravity itself. The universe was
to the way certain images form a collective cultural of scientific curiosity and aesthetic, romantic wonder. Per- our bed of oysters and the moon was just the first pearl.
experience.” Casting a satirical, feminist eye on the haps the moon is more human than the sun, more a mir- Here on earth, now, the beds of oysters are in peril. In
moonshots, Aleksandra Mir’s “First Woman on the Moon, space, the beds of oysters, ones that resemble ours, any-
1999” recreates the Armstrong moment on a beach with AT THE METROPOLITAN way, are light years away, if they exist at all. But the moon
five women, highlighting the fact that no woman has set MUSEUM OF ART is still the first pearl.
foot on the moon, though it is often personified as a
female force beside the sun’s vital and unapproachable The Metropolitan Museum of Art is at 1000 Fifth Ave-
light, which is personified as unchangingly male. This is nue. For information, www.metmuseum.org or 800-662-
3397.

“First Woman on the Moon (detail)” by Aleksandra Mir “Making of AS11-40-5878 (by Edwin Aldrin, 1969)” by Jojakim Cortis, (Swiss, b 1978) and
(Swedish American, b Poland, 1967), 1999. Digital video of Adrian Sonderegger (Swiss, b 1980), 2014. Chromogenic print, 47¼ by 70-7/8 inches. The
live event on August 28, 1999, produced by Casco Projects, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Vital Projects Fund Inc. Gift, through Joyce and
Utrecht, on location in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, color, Robert Menschel, 2019 ©Jojakim Cortis and Adrien Sonderegger.
sound, 14 min. Courtesy of the artist.

32 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

One Small Step:
The Country Celebrates
The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11
Smithsonian’s National Air And thinking about what can we do in the works ranging from Walter de la Rue’s — left the Smithsonian’s National Air
Space Museum Twenty-First Century that is compara- 1850s glass stereograph of the full moon and Space Museum for the first time in
ble, whether we do it in space or we do it to a suite of Charles Le Morvan’s 46 years as part of a traveling exhibition
WASHINGTON, DC — The Smithson- here on Earth,” Neal said. (French, 1865–1933) rich, velvety photo- “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mis-
ian’s National Air and Space Museum gravures from “Carte photographique et sion.” The exhibition’s two-year national
will commemorate the 50th anniversary On July 16, Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit systematique de la lune,” published in tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of
of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission with a goes on display for the first time in 13 1914, which attempted to systematically the mission and explores the birth and
“First Moon Landing Celebration” July years. The spacesuit underwent exten- map the entire visible lunar surface. development of the American space pro-
16–20. It includes in its collection the sive conservation; it will be displayed in These photographs, from the Nineteenth gram and the space race.
spacecraft, spacesuits and much of the the Wright Brothers gallery, across from Century to the “space-age” 1960s,
equipment that astronauts Neil Arm- a piece of the Wright flyer that flew on merged art and science and transformed The tour, organized by the Smithson-
strong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Apollo 11. Activities are planned for the way that we envision and compre- ian Institution Traveling Exhibition Ser-
used to achieve the first lunar landing inside the museum at Independence hend the cosmos. vice (SITES), brings the command mod-
on July 20, 1969. Avenue at 6th Street, SW and on the ule and more than 20 one-of-a-kind
National Mall. For information, 202-633- The exhibition is curated by Diane artifacts from the historic mission to
“We see the Apollo 50th anniversary as 2214 or www.airandspace.si.edu. Waggoner, curator of Nineteenth Centu- some of the top museums in the country.
an opportunity to introduce a whole new ry photographs, National Gallery of Art “Destination Moon,” is on view at the
generation to what happened during our National Gallery Of Art at the National Mall, between 3rd and Museum of Flight to September 2.
lifetimes,” said Valerie Neal, space his- WASHINGTON, DC — For the 50th 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW.
tory department chair at the National anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon land- For information, www.nga.gov or 202- Alongside the command module, the
Air and Space Museum. ing, the National Gallery of Art will host 737-4215. exhibition contains rare artifacts such
“By the Light of the Silvery Moon: A as Buzz Aldrin’s visor and gloves,
“We’re hoping to use this occasion to Century of Lunar Photographs from the Wings Over The Rockies Air And Michael Collins’ Omega watch, star
spark that kind of excitement and start 1850s to Apollo 11,” from July 14 to Octo- Space Museum chart and survival kit.
The Apollo 11 command module ber 14 in Gallery 22.
Columbia — the only portion of the Photography played a significant role DENVER, COLO. — From July 13 to The Seattle Museum of Flight is at
historic spacecraft to complete the both in preparing for NASA’s Moon mis- 20, “Apollopalooza 2019,” at Wings Over 9404 East Marginal Way South. For
first mission to land a man on the sion and in shaping the cultural con- the Rockies Air and Space Museum information, www.museumofflight.org or
moon and safely return him to sciousness of the event. An exhibition of offers a regional celebration of the 50th 206-764-5700.
Earth is included with the Air & some 50 works includes a selection of anniversary of the moon landing and
Space Museum’s “Destination photographs from the unmanned Rang- future human space exploration. Activi- Coconino Community College,
Moon” traveling exhibition. er, Surveyor and Lunar Orbiter missions ties, exhibits, seminars and more are Lone Tree Campus
that led up to Apollo 11. The landmark dedicated to celebrating the first Apollo
event is represented by glass stereo- moon landing and showcasing the latest FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — On the second
graphs taken on the moon by Neil Arm- in space exploration and technology. Wednesday of each month, the Coconino
strong and Buzz Aldrin, showing close- Featuring an Apollo astronaut, industry Community College, Lone Tree Campus,
up views of three-centimeter-square leading companies, educational STEM is hosting lectures on the scientific and
areas of the lunar surface, as well as activities and speakers, “Apollopalooza” cultural impacts of the moon landing in
iconic NASA and press photographs of joins other related exhibitions such as the town where Buzz Aldrin, Neil Arm-
the astronauts that were disseminated “Be An Astronaut,” “Spirit of America: strong and Michael Collins trained for
widely in the wake of the mission’s suc- Sonic Arrow” and Space and Rocket moon walks. “Lunar Legacy” lectures are
cess. exhibits: “Casis,” “Titian Missile Pro- conducted at 6 pm at the campus at 2800
Additionally, a select survey of lunar gram,” “Apollo Moon Rock” and other South Lone Tree and are part of the Dis-
photographs from the Nineteenth and permanent exhibits. The museum is on cover Flagstaff Lunar Legacy events.
early Twentieth Centuries features the former Lowry Air Force Base, 7711
East Academy Boulevard. For informa- On July 10, the lecture “Gene Shoe-
Compiled by tion, www.wingsmuseum.org or 303-360- maker and Flagstaff in History” will be
Antiques and The Arts Weekly 5360. given by retired geologist from the USGS
Anne Kugielsky, Assistant Editor and historian, Rich Kozak; he discusses
Armstrong Air & Space Museum how this scientist, who came to be the
Kenny Scharf’s creation — an intergalactic image of the Peanuts Gang WAPAKONETA, OHIO (Neil Arm- 13th man on the Moon, spread Flag-
wrapped around an 18-by-15-foot ISS Training Module — graces the land- strong’s hometown) — The Armstrong staff’s legacy all over the solar system,
scape at the Space Center Houston. Air & Space Museum will celebrate the and whose vision may ultimately protect
50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 land- Earth. For information, 800-379-0065,
Apollo 17 command module at Space Center Houston. ing with a “Summer Moon Festival” July www.flagstaffarizona.org or www.coconi-
19–21, 9 am to 5 pm. NASA will be at the no.edu.
festival with exhibits, demonstrations
and activities about historic and future US Space and Rocket Center
lunar exploration; other related exhibi- HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — The US Space
tions include “Gemini VIII,” “Apollo 11 and Rocket Center and the city of Hunts-
Moon Rock” and “Neil Armstrong’s Space ville (aka the Rocket City) are planning
Suit.” The museum is at 500 Apollo a series of exhibitions, lectures, rocket
Drive. For more information, 419-738- launching, movies and other events to
8811 or www.armstrongmuseum.org. commemorate the 50th anniversary of
Apollo 11.
Seattle Museum Of Flight “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon,”
SEATTLE, WASH. — The Apollo 11 on view to December, chronicles the
command module Columbia — the only timeline from the beginning of the Space
portion of the historic spacecraft to com- Race — a time when the United States
plete the first mission to land a man on and Soviet Union competed over their
the moon and safely return him to Earth accomplishments in space exploration —
to the collaborative culture of the Inter-
Loewy et Puiseux (French, 1833– national Space Station program and
1907), “Photographie Lunaire Ray- beyond.
onnement de Tycho — Phase Crois- At the center, visitors get to imagine
sante,” 1899, photogravure, Gift of they are witnessing the history-making
Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons’ events from the Mission Operations
Permanent Fund. Control Room, Visitor Viewing Area,
Simulation Control Room and Summary
Display Projection Room, which have
been restored to their 1969 appearance,
complete with vintage furniture.
On July 16 at 8:30 am, the US Space &
Rocket Center will attempt to break
Guinness World Record by launching
5,000 model rockets simultaneously. All
are invited to launch their rocket, join
thousands of participants to attempt to
break the record.
At the Davidson Center daily, see
“Apollo Moon Landing Reenactment.”
Watch, listen and relive the excitement
of the Apollo 11 lunar landing as experi-
enced minute-by-minute by the coura-
geous crew of Apollo 11 and Mission
Control. At the Discovery Theater there
will be lectures and panel discussions,
“Pass the Torch,” with eminent histori-
ans, astronauts and experts. The US
Space & Rocket Center is at One Tran-
quility Base. For information, 800-637-
7223 or www.rocketcenter.com.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 33

Aerial view of the United States Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Ala. A wide view of one of the galleries in “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11
Mission,” at the Museum of Flight, Seattle.

Space Center Houston “The moon rock is quite rare because it’s László Moholy-Nagy (American, b Hungary, 1895–1946). Photogram, 1925,
HOUSTON, TEXAS — The Space Cen- actually an Apollo 11 moon rock,” said gelatin silver print, 11-5/8 by 15-5/8 inches. George Eastman Museum, pur-
ter Houston has completed the restora- Dave Duszynski, vice president of fea- chase with funds from Eastman Kodak Company.
tion of the Apollo Mission Control Center, tured experiences for Cincinnati Museum
a national historic landmark, and will be Center. “On that first mission there was a Cassandra C. Jones, “Wax and Wane,” 2008, single-channel, stop-motion ani-
open in July. The Starship Gallery hosts lot of concern about bringing back too mation, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by
multiple flown spacecraft from the Mer- much weight — whether they’d be able to Morris Weiner. ©Cassandra C. Jones.
cury, Gemini and Apollo eras; the Astro- get off the moon or not, so they were very
naut Gallery includes comprehensive col- judicious in how much rock and soil sam- Norman Rockwell Museum Civil Rights Movement, presidential por-
lection of spacesuits representing the ples they brought back.” The museum will STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. —This sum- traits, images of the war on poverty and
men and women of space exploration; also be the final stop for the National Air mer the Norman Rockwell Museum cele- the war in Vietnam and his first rock
explore the shuttle replica Independence, & Space Museum’s exhibition, “Destina- brates 50 years illustration art with a album cover. Works by contemporaneous
mounted on top of the historic and origi- tion Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission,’ which suite of three special exhibitions that illustrators and designers include the
nal NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft, at will be at the museum center, 1301 West- explore Rockwell’s art, life, and legacy, famous Woodstock concert poster by
Independence Plaza; take a NASA Tram ern Avenue, from September 28 to Febru- and the year 1969, as well as an installa- Arnold Skolnick, and examples of the
Tour exploring the Johnson Space Center; ary 7. For more information, 513-287- tion of photographs, new media and arti- inventive psychedelic art created that
and see “Apollo Art: 50 Year Retrospec- 7000 or www.cincymuseum.org. facts that together evoke Stockbridge’s year for album covers, magazines and
tive” featuring drawings, glass works and Old Corner House. posters. The museum is at 9 Glendale
paintings that present a different view of Michener Art Museum “Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrat- Road, Route 183. For additional informa-
the Apollo program that photos and films DOYLESTOWN, PENN. — “The Color ed,” from tracing man’s first steps on the tion, www.nrm.org or 413-298-4100.
cannot capture. Space Center Houston of the Moon: Lunar Painting in American moon to a gathering of 400,000 concertgo-
opened a new art installation featuring Art” lights up the Michener Art Museum ers on a farm in Upstate New York, 1969, Special events, exhibitions, lectures,
Charles Schulz’s iconic characters in an through September 8, showcasing more witnessed momentous cultural transi- planetarium shows, movies and other
arts initiative partnership between Pea- than 60 paintings and works on paper tion. Culled from the museum’s collection activities will be conducted throughout
nuts Worldwide, the Houston Arts Alli- that illuminate our eternal fascination and private and public collections, “Wood- the entire country, especially during the
ance, Houston Parks Board, Space Center with the moon and the long and enduring stock to the Moon” illuminates how Rock- week of July 14-21. The country and
Houston and Brookfield Properties. relationship between art and lunar sci- well and other illustrators portrayed world will watch as the “One small step
At the entrance of Space Center Hous- ence. The exhibition, featuring loans from their times and reflected popular culture for man, one giant leap for mankind” is
ton, an outdoor art installation features a museums and private collections through- during the final year of a tumultuous celebrated and honored on its 50th anni-
full-scale International Space Station out the United States, coincides with the decade. Seminal works in the exhibition versary. Check the museums, planetari-
Training Module wrapped in an original 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 tracing include Rockwell’s iconic depictions of the ums, space centers near you for local
Charlie Brown and Snoopy motif by artist the positions, places and phases of the first moonwalk and of key events in the events.
Kenny Scharf. Titled “The Heavens and moon across more than 150 years of art
the Earth,” the installation honors and explores the Romanticism of our rela-
NASA’s 50th Anniversary celebrations of tionship with the moon.
Apollo 10 and 11. NASA and Peanuts The display is presented in three broad
have a longstanding partnership; the groupings: “Popular Moon from Myth to
Apollo 10 command and lunar modules Destination,” ranging from mythological
were named Charlie Brown and Snoopy, scenes of the goddess Diana by Samuel
respectively. F.B. Morse to the Apollo 11 blast-off,
Featuring artwork by four contempo- painted by Jamie Wyeth as part of NASA’s
rary artists, the larger-than-life installa- art program; “The Romantic Moon from
tions will continue as “The Heavens and the Hudson River School to Twentieth-
the Earth” Public Art Project with the Century Modernists,” featuring moonlit
Houston Arts Alliance bring Peanuts- towers by Thomas Cole and a shimmer-
inspired creations to Houston’s Public ing abstraction by Arthur Dove; and “The
Parks and across the city’s most popular Moody Moon from Forest Glades to the
landmarks. The Space Center is at 1601 Open Sea,” with paintings by Edward
NASA Parkway. For information, 281- Bannister, Ralph Blakelock and George
244-2100 or www.spacecenter.org. Inness, revealing the deep preoccupation
with spirituality and moonlight at the
Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston end of the Nineteenth Century. The
HOUSTON, TEXAS — The Museum of Michener is at 138 South Pine Street. For
Fine Arts, Houston, presents “Shooting additional information, 215-340-9800 or
the Moon: Photographs from the Muse- www.michenerartmuseum.org.
um’s Collection 50 Years after Apollo 11.”
The installation features 40 photo- George Eastman Museum
graphs, from fanciful Nineteenth Centu- ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The George
ry pictures with a lunar theme to Ansel Eastman Museum celebrates the 50th
Adams’s classic “Moonrise, Hernandez, anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon land-
N.M.,” to Hitoshi Nomura’s “moon score,” ing with a new rotation in the History of
December 19, 1975, representing an Photography Gallery highlighting the
intersection of Conceptual art and star- moon and photography — the exhibition
gazing and Cortis and Sonderegger’s is on view through October 20.
staged recreation of Buzz Aldrin’s first A source of artistic inspiration, scien-
footprint on the moon. The exhibition tific inquiry and popular fascination, the
will be on view July 20–September 2, in moon has long been an important sub-
the Audrey Jones Beck Building; the ject of visual culture since before the
museum is at 1001 Bissonnet Street. For invention of photography. This selection
information, www.mfah.org or 713-639- of objects from the photography collec-
7300. tion ranges from stereoscopic views
made through a telescope, amateur
Cincinnati Museum Center snapshots and scientific documents to
CINCINNATI —An exhibit celebrating artworks by László Moholy-Nagy, Louis-
the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Jacques-Mandé Daguerre, Ansel Adams
mission and legacy of Neil Armstrong is and Linda Connor, among others. A
at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The small selection of objects from the tech-
gallery features artifacts from that mis- nology collection — including the Lunar
sion, including the communications head- Orbiter and a design model of the Apollo
set worn by Armstrong when he spoke Lunar Surface Close-Up Camera — are
those famous words. Also, a moon rock also on view. The museum is at 900 East
presented to Armstrong for his efforts in Avenue. For more information, 585-327-
space exploration. 4800 or www.eastman.org.

34 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

‘Town Enclosure’ Pavilion Honored
Transitions At Americans For The Arts Convention
JACKSON, WYO. — Americans for the
At the Michener Art Museum, Laura Arts honored CLB Architects’ “Town Matthew Millman photo offers community artists and groups
Turner Igoe has accepted the po- Enclosure” pavilion among 50 outstand- posed the pavilion concept as a tempo- opportunities for free and informal
sition of curator of American art starting ing public arts projects created in 2018 rary sculpture and a free venue for arts arts experiences. Examples of activi-
early July. Igoe joins the museum with through the Public Art Network Year in performance, practice and display to ties “Town Enclosure” has hosted
broad curatorial expe- Review program. This is the only nation- Center for the Arts and was selected as include Art Association Life Drawing
rience from such not- al program that specifically recognizes the center’s 2018 creative in residence with live models, musical performanc-
ed institutions as the the most compelling public art. Projects curator. The center’s creative in resi- es by local musicians, open rehearsals
Harvard Art Museums, are chosen by public art experts and dence curatorship provided partial of the “Normal Heart,” directed by
Philadelphia Museum unveiled at Americans for the Arts’ funding, space to display large-scale Andrew Munz, and a blue tape mural
of Art, Princeton Uni- annual convention in Minneapolis. This sculpture and staff support for coordi- by Joshua Doolittle.
versity Art Museum is the 18th year that Americans for the nating the use of “Town Enclosure.”
and the Barnes Foun- Arts has recognized public art works. For more information, www.jhcenter-
dation. Igoe’s inter- “Town Enclosure” is located at the forthearts.org.
ests and background Designed by CLB Architects, “Town Center for the Arts in Jackson, and
closely mirror the Enclosure” is both a sculpture and an
Michener’s mission to promote the Penn- accessible gathering space, welcoming a
sylvania landscape, and specifically the diverse range of both informal and pro-
Buck’s County region, as a treasure trove grammed performing and visual arts
of world-renowned art. Additionally, she events. The visually powerful design is
is the recipient of numerous fellowships elegant in its simplicity, consisting of a
and awards and is widely published. Igoe circle of timber panels, sourced from
received a bachelor of arts in art history sustainably managed forests. Angled
and studio art from Dickinson College and inwards and evenly spaced 4 feet apart,
her masters in art history and fine arts one side of each is painted in black. This
administration from Tyler School of Art, creates a space that is simultaneously
Temple University, where she also earned open and closed, changing according to
her PhD in art history. the viewer’s position. From one angle it
appears mostly opaque, whereas, from
Bonhams has promoted Giacomo Bal- another, it is nearly transparent. The
samo to the newly created post of in- fluidity of the design encourages move-
ternational director, postwar and contem- ment around and through the structure,
porary art. He is responsible for acquiring so that viewers gain the full experience.
business for Bonhams London, Hong It has a limited material footprint, dem-
Kong and New York sales, with a particu- onstrating a commitment to sustain-
ability. The foundation is made of reus-
lar focus on European able steel covered by a circular gravel
clients. Balsamo has field, using no concrete at all.
been instrumental in
the development of Jackson Hole Public Art (JHPA) pro-
movements, includ-
ing Arte Povera, ZERO Rose Art Museum Will Now Be Open Year-Round
and Gutai, at auction
and has played a pio- WALTHAM, MASS. — The Rose Art investigates the borders and limits of tion, 1957–2018” examines the ways in
neering role in the re- Museum will now be open year-round. representation and the ambiguity that which artists from the late 1950s to the
appraisal of previous- The move coincides with the museum’s characterizes transitional and fluid present have sought to break boundaries
ly undervalued artists, inaugural summer season, headlined by states. In her first solo museum exhibi- by questioning representation and
including Chu Teh-Chun, Adolf Luther, the first US solo museum presentation tion in the United States, Watanabe notions of medium specificity. It brings
Shozo Shimamoto, Toshimitsu Imai and of emerging Peruvian artist Maya Wata- presents the North American premiere together 34 works, created by a multigen-
Piero Dorazio. Italian by birth and raised nabe and “Into Form,” an exhibition fea- of her most recent work, “Liminal,” 2019, erational group of artists, which investi-
and educated in Monaco, he comes to the turing rarely seen works and recent which she filmed at the excavations of gate hybridity and challenge rigid notions
art world with an academic background additions to the Rose’s postwar and con- mass graves for victims of Peru’s two- of representation. A tension between
in both finance and art. He has a special temporary holdings. Currently on view, decade-long internal armed conflict. A organic and geometric abstraction runs
interest and expertise in postwar art of these exhibitions mark the first time in widespread and prolonged era of vio- throughout the exhibition, showing long-
the 1950s–70s, and in Italian and French recent history the Rose will have work lence, the 1980s through the late 1990s standing concerns to connect artistic
postwar and contemporary art. on view during the summer months. were defined by atrocities perpetrated practice to the body and to natural phe-
Additionally, the Rose will now be open both by the insurgent guerrilla groups nomena, as well as a desire to distill forms
The Studio Museum in Harlem has for major holidays. Sendero Luminoso (or, Shining Path) to their most essential expression. The
named Chakshu Patel its director and Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac show is curated by Luis A. Croquer, Henry
“Maya Watanabe: Liminal, “ curated by Amaru, and by military forces of the and Lois Foster director and chief curator.
Caitlin Julia Rubin, assistant curator, is retaliating Peruvian government.
on view until August 25. Informed by The Rose Art Museum is at 415 South
the historical and political context of her On view until January 5, 2020, “Into Street. For information, 781-736-2028
home country, Peru, Watanabe (b 1983) Form: Selections from the Rose Collec- or www.brandeis.edu/rose

First Year Of Crystal Bridges Museum School Partnership Program

of institutional advancement. She took up BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Crystal teachers, teaching artist residencies in As part of the program and new study,
her position on June Bridges Museum of American Art the schools and field trip experiences to many of the participants are from Title I
17, working with direc- announces the completion of Year One Crystal Bridges for students from each schools in rural areas, where more than
tor and chief curator of the Windgate School Partnership Pro- school participating in the program to 1,000 students have experienced three
Thelma Golden and gram. The project was the result of a promote art as a support for social and art-integration sessions and two field
colleagues across the $15 million gift from the Windgate emotional development and academic trip visits to Crystal Bridges, while 53
institution to secure Charitable Foundation in 2017, which success. teachers have gone through three weeks
the support necessary established a first-of-its-kind program of professional development facilitated
to realize the Studio with a Windgate advisory board that The aim of the ten-year study is to by Trike Theatre to learn how to use
Museum’s vital mis- was charged with identifying issues fac- understand if multiple art museum arts-based curriculum in the classroom.
sion. The Studio Muse- ing schools and developing arts-based experiences can have a sustained effect
um is currently in the initiatives to improve student outcomes. on students over time. The inspiration Going into Year Two, the program will
largest campaign in its was based on learnings from an earlier focus on continuing to support arts
50-year history, for the Victoria Engblom The Windgate School Partnership Pro- study that uncovered the impact from experiences, providing more opportuni-
gram focuses on 17 schools throughout one field trip to the museum was signifi- ties for artmaking and arts-integration
photo Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma as cant in areas of critical thinking, recall, in learning practices, and giving teach-
the subject of a ten-year longitudinal tolerance, empathy and cultural inter- ers a voice in the creation of the curricu-
purpose of funding construction of its new study led by Professor Jay Greene at the est, with the effect greatest in rural lum early on.
building designed by Adjaye Associates in University of Arkansas. The program areas, high poverty schools and minori-
collaboration with Cooper Robertson, pro- includes professional development for ty students. For additional information on this pro-
viding an operating reserve and increasing gram, www.crystalbridges.org.
the endowment. Patel will lead the strate-
gic direction, management, leadership and
implementation of the museum’s capital Smithsonian Names Scholarly Publication Prize Recipients
and annual fundraising initiatives.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Smithson- and social history; the author posits a lions of virtual researchers from around
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, has ian American Art Museum has rethinking of the methodologies that the globe use its seven online research
named Christopher Atkins the in- announced the 2019 winners of its schol- have been employed to engage in discus- databases, including the Inventories of
augural Van Otterloo-Weatherbie direc- arly publication prizes. sions of Minimalism and conceptual art.” American Painting and Sculpture and
the Peter A. Juley & Son Collection. The
tor of the Center for Nizan Shaked is awarded the Charles Monica Steinberg is awarded the Patri- Research and Scholar’s Center maintains
Netherlandish Art, C. Eldredge Prize for her book The Syn- cia and Phillip Frost Essay Award for her the Nam June Paik Archive and the
a center for scholar- thetic Proposition: Conceptualism and the article “Naming: Heteronymy and the Joseph Cornell Study Center, organizes
ship on Dutch and Political Referent in Contemporary Art. Imaginary Artists of George Herms.” scholarly symposia, sponsors residential
Flemish art of the Shaked examines the impact of civil fellowship programs and graduate-level
early modern period, rights; Black Power; and the student, Paisid Aramphongphan is awarded the internships and publishes the museum’s
which will launch in feminist and sexual-liberty movements Terra Foundation for American Art Inter- peer-reviewed journal for new scholar-
2020 in conjunction on conceptualism and its legacies in the national Essay Prize for his essay “An ship, American Art.
with the 150th anni- United States between the late 1960s Artist in the Secular World: Paul Thek’s
versary of the muse- and the 1990s. The jurors wrote in a joint Relics.” The Smithsonian American Art Muse-
um’s founding. statement, “Shaked’s book demon- um is at Eighth and F Streets Northwest,
strates... a broad interdisciplinary The Smithsonian American Art Muse- above the Gallery Place/Chinatown
approach that is shaped by modern and um’s publication prizes are administered Metrorail station. For information, 202-
post-modern philosophy, linguistic theory by its Research and Scholars Center, one 633-1000 or www.americanart.si.edu.
of the leading centers in the United
States for the study of American art. Mil-

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Robert Herron, 91; Auctioneer, Preservationist & Philanthropist
AUSTERLITZ, N.Y. — Known by furniture as a young boy and later ran a houses in the hamlet and the establish- tack” mind and unfailing wit up to his
many as the “Mayor of Austerlitz,” Rob- highly successful auction house. As one ment of the Austerlitz Historical Society. death, Herron will be missed by his fam-
ert Herron died on June 29, 2019, at of the premier auctioneers in New Eng- A generous benefactor, Herron donated ily, friends, neighbors and colleagues
the age of 91. A lifelong resident of Aus- land, in 1997 The New York Times wrote both funds and land to the historical and the many volunteers he recruited in
terlitz and well-known expert on Amer- that Herron had found “one of the few society, which now boasts a collection of his lifelong quest to preserve the best of
ican antiques, auctioneer and local phi- major discoveries of the year” — an late Eighteenth and early Nineteenth America’s and Columbia County’s history.
lanthropist, Robert “Bob” Herron was important collection of early American Century buildings and a local history
born on August 3, 1927, to Mary Varney furniture, which brought antiques deal- collection. In 1987, The New York Times He is proceeded in death by his brother,
— a descendant of an old New England ers and connoisseurs from across the reported on the restoration of his early William Lee Herron (1922–2007), and
family that settled in Austerlitz by the United States to the small hamlet of house, along with a number of other survived by his nieces Ruth Horak and
end of the Eighteenth Century — and Austerlitz. media outlets. Janet DeMonaco; Janet’s husband, Louis;
William C. Herron, whose family moved and his nephew William Jr’s widow,
to Austerlitz in the mid-Nineteenth Continuing his family’s long tradition Bob also made substantial donations to Cheryl.
Century. of serving the community and fostering community organizations, most recently
its civic life, Herron and his good friend to the Columbia County Land Conser- A memorial service will be conducted
A veteran of the US Navy who later Richard Mugler Jr were responsible for vancy and for the building of the ham- on the grounds of the Austerlitz Histori-
attended the University of Denver, Bob the preservation of the local schoolhouse, let’s new firehouse. cal Society, at a time to be determined
Herron began collecting early American the Austerlitz Church, a number of this summer. For further information,
Known for his keen eye, “sharp as a www.oldausterlitz.org or 518-392-0062.

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Paris Photo Launches A New Fair In New York City In April 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Paris Photo, an trends to a growing audience of more and project spaces, to connect interna- Founded in New York in 1979, AIPAD
international art fair dedicated to the than 68,000 collectors, professionals tional leaders in the field and advance represents more than 120 galleries in
photographic medium, is launching and enthusiasts. The New York edition the understanding and appreciation of fine art photography. Richard Moore,
Paris Photo New York, to be conducted will capitalize on the strength of the fine art photography. president, AIPAD, said, “We look for-
April 2–5, 2020. The event will launch American photography market by ward to collaborating with Paris Photo,
with an opening preview on April 1, expanding and diversifying the fair’s Florence Bourgeois, director, and whose team brings considerable
2020. The new fair will be presented representation of international and Christoph Wiesner, artistic director, knowledge, resources and creativity to
with the Association of International cutting-edge galleries and invigorat- who will head both the New York and an established New York audience for
Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD), ing the community of curators and art Paris fairs with Reed Expositions photography. I expect this audience to
creating a transatlantic hub between professionals throughout the Americas France, said in a joint statement, “We grow and prosper due to the extraordi-
two of the most historic epicenters for and beyond. are very excited to create a bridge con- nary opportunities for collectors,
the photographic medium — Paris and necting Paris and New York. The exhibitors, curators, artists and pho-
New York. Paris Photo New York, which will enthusiasm of many of our longtime tography lovers that the new show will
take place at Pier 94, will draw from exhibitors and our network of collec- offer. In addition, this collaboration
Founded in 1997, Paris Photo said it the city’s arts scene and network of tors and curators is indicative of allows AIPAD to dedicate more time
has established itself in just over 20 museums and organizations to high- strong potential for Paris Photo New and resources to develop new non-
years as the leading fair for photogra- light their indelible impact on the his- York, to establish itself successfully in profit initiatives and year-round edu-
phy and image-based art by uniting tory of the medium and the recogni- the American market.” A selection cational programming.”
200 leading galleries and publishers tion of its artists. Invited guest committee of internationally esteemed
presenting vintage and modern works curators will organize programming, gallerists and experts will be For information, www.reedexpo.fr or
as well as the latest contemporary including exhibitions, conversations announced in the upcoming months. +33 1 47 56 64 50.

Doyle’s Oleg Cassini Sale INDEX - 76 Pages - INDEX
Taps Brawn: 100 Percent
Sold, Led By Suit Of Armor antiques Show REVIEWS

NEW YORK CITY — Topping (Brookfield, Mass.) Walker Homestead Show Is Pure Country Antiques............................................... 18
Doyle’s June 27 single-owner
sale of the estate of Oleg Cas- Auction reviews
sini, best-known for creating
Jacqueline Kennedy’s signa- (Waterloo, Iowa) Cabin Fever Spurs Bidding Fever At Rich Penn Auction................................................ 6
ture style during her tenure as (Denver, Penn.) American & European Fine & Decorative Art Unstoppable At Morphy Auctions........... 10
First Lady, was a rare Six- (Doylestown, Penn.) Pook & Pook With Noel Barrett’s Summer Toy Sale............................................. 13
teenth Century suit of fluted (Hatfield, Penn.) German Phone Bidder At Alderfer’s Taking Nakashima Table To Germany.................. 20
armor in the Maximilian style (Bronx, N.Y.) Once Again Babe Ruth Dominates Yankee Stadium Through Hunt Auction...................... 23
that soared past its $20/30,000 (Denver, Penn.) 1964 Civil War Black Regimental Battle Flag Rises To $196,800 At Morphy Autions............ 24
estimate to bring $262,500. (London) Christie’s Postwar & Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sales................................................ 27
The result is an American auc- (New York City) Pride Sale Makes Swann Proud — Sets Several Records............................................ 28
tion record for European (West Palm Beach, Fla.) Le Pho Tops Prices Realized At Palm Beach Modern...................................... 38
armor, according to Doyle. The (Mount Crawford, Va.) Historic Property Brings Strong Prices At Jeff Evans Auction........................... 44
armor had been acquired by
Cassini from the collection of
Lord Astor in England’s Hever
Castle.

Watch for a complete review
in a coming issue.

Doucai Bowls Take ExHibitions
Top Price At Bonhams
Asian Decorative Art Sale (New York City) Roger Brown Still Lifes At Museum Of Arts & Design.................................................. 11
(Charleston, S.C.) Gibbes Museum & British Luminous Watercolor Landscapes.................................. 12
(New York City) The Morgan Draws The Curtain On Maurice Sendak’s Opera & Ballet Designs............ 16
(New York City) NYC Parks Photography Exhibit Offers Portrait Of Bronx Families............................... 21
(Baltimore, Md.) Baltimore Museum Features Photographs From Inside Angola Prison....................... 25
(London) American Icons Recreate 1980s New York City...................................................................... 26
(Casablanca, Morocco) First Traveling Exhibition Of African Contemporary Art..................................... 26
(Jerusalem, Israel) Peter And Pan: From Ancient Greece To Neverland................................................. 26
(Ottawa, Canada) Bush’s Portraits Of Courage To Premier At Canadian War Museum........................... 27
(Nationwide) One Small Step: Country Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11................................. 32
(Los Angeles) Getty Looks To Cosmos In Medieval Manuscripts........................................................... 39
(Baltimore, Md.) Baltimore Museum’s Latrobe Spring House Exhibits Oletha DeVane.......................... 41
(Winterthur, Del.) Hamilton Comes To Winterthur................................................................................. 41
(New York City) Fountain House Gallery Presents “The Flaneur”........................................................... 42
(Providence, R.I.) The Providence School: Gritty, Imaginative & Enduring............................................ 43

SAN FRANCISCO — The such high prices. The brush And Also...
June 25–26 sales of Asian works pot was a great discovery; it
of art and Asian decorative art may be one of the largest Across The Block..................................................................................................................................... 8
at Bonhams were led by a pair examples to survive the turbu- Estates Sales......................................................................................................................................... 47
of doucai enameled bowls, Yong- lent period of mid-Seventeenth Historic Homes
zheng marks, Republic period, Century China.” (Houston, Texas) Bayou Bend’s Acquisitions Since 2015.................................................................... 40
which sold for $318,825, includ- International..................................................................................................................................... 26-27
ing premium. Another highlight For information, 415-861-7500 Real Estate............................................................................................................................................ 40
of the sale was a large blue and or www.bonhams.com. Q&A
white cylindrical brush pot, Aidan Meller........................................................................................................................................... 1
bitong, Transitional period with Services................................................................................................................................................ 42
later inscription, which realized Top Picks............................................................................................................................................... 46
$200,075. Transitions............................................................................................................................................. 34
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Norton Museum Show Of Movie Posters.......................................................... 4
Dessa Goddard, director and (Mexico City) Mexico Says It May Have Recording Of Frida Kahlo’s Voice.. ............................................. 7
US head, Asian art, comment- (Dallas) See World & Ancient Coins With TrueView & PhotoVision Images At HA.com......................... 12
ed, “Both the enameled bowls (New Haven, Conn.) Four Centuries Of Connecticut Food Lecture At Pardee-Morris House.................. 17
and the blue and white brush (Boston) MFA Boston Acquires Iconic Rene Boivin Starfish Brooch...................................................... 17
pot were highly popular dur- (Southampton, N.Y.) Lectures On Decorative Arts At History Museum.................................................. 21
ing our exhibitions, and we (Westport, Conn.) Historical Society Staffers Solve 218-Year-Old Cold Case Related To George Washington.... 25
were pleased they attracted (Toulouse, France) Recently Discovered Caravaggio Sells Privately Hours Before Auction.................... 27
(Waltham, Mass.) Rose Art Museum Will Be Open Year-Round............................................................ 34
Corrections (Bentonville, Ark.) First Year Of Crystal Bridges Museum School Partnership Program........................ 34
(Washington, DC) Smithsonian Names Scholarly Publication Prize Recipients..................................... 34
The Madison Bouckville Week The Arts Weekly’s July 5, 2019, (Jackson, Wyo.) “Town Enclosure” Pavilion Honored At Americans For The Arts Convention............... 34
dates were incorrectly reported in issue. The correct dates for the (Cambridge, Mass.) Harvard Art Museum Receives $1M Gift To Support Student Guide Program....... 42
the show review in Antiques and June 2019 show were June 12–18. (San Francisco) SFMOMA Announces New Acquisitions....................................................................... 43
(Wilmington, Del.) Delaware Art Museum Wins National Award For Exhibition Label Writing............... 47
In the July 5 issue of Antiques that the show is the fifth event (Cos Cob, Conn.) Greenwich Founder’s Day Events............................................................................... 47
and The Arts Weekly, the article to open in Antiques Week in
appearing on page 10 about New Hampshire. It is the
Antiques In Manchester stated fourth; we regret the error.

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Le Pho Painting Tops Prices Realized At Palm Beach Modern

Auction Action In West Palm Beach, Fla.

Fetching $13,000 were the McCarroll and Le Pho (Vietnamese French, 1907–2001), oil on canvas paint-
Gillespie carved redwood and bronze ing, 27¼ by 32 inches (framed), led the sale at $52,000.
“Heroic Sunburst” doors, USA.
Small Hockney ‘Paper Pools’ Lithograph
Polyhedral rolling bar cart in the manner of More Than Doubles High Estimate
Ico and Luisa Parisi went out at $9,100,
nearly five times its high estimate

Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most lounge From a selection of jewelry offered in the Paul Evans for Directional, “Cityscape” two-door cabinet,
chairs, Italian, Twentieth Century, chrome- sale, a pair of 18K gold and moonstone ear- chromed metal and wood, 31 inches high by 54 inches wide,
plated brass with roping. They brought rings designed by Wendy Ramshaw (British, sold for $7,150
$8,450, more than twice the high estimate 1939–2018) was bid to $7,800 against a
$600/800 estimate

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — mother and child in a garden set- (Stapling Down and Cutting Up of the lots sold,” said Baca. A circa times the high estimate. Also, a
On May 25, the team at Palm ting by Le Pho (Vietnamese VII)” combined a myriad of colors 1955 Eisendieck painting, “Ballet small Paul Evans “Cityscape” cab-
Beach Modern Auctions greeted French, 1907–2001) sold for with fantasy elements. It bore an d’Enfants,” accompanied by a cer- inet estimated $2/3,000 soared to
regulars and new bidders alike to $52,000 against an estimate of Irving Galleries, Palm Beach label tificate of authenticity from the $7,150, while a pair of Marzio
a 532-lot sale of art, designer fur- $20/40,000. The winning bidder on verso and was accompanied by artist’s daughter, Cristine Edzard Cecchi chrome and rope lounge
niture and outdoor sculptures was a collector from China. “Le its original sales receipt and Goodwin, sold for $5,850 against a chairs more than doubled their
from private collections. For many Pho is in demand worldwide. Pric- appraisal document. The artwork $1,5/2,500 estimate. high estimate to sell for $8,450. A
in attendance, the draw was the es for his artworks are going up, swept past its $8/12,000 estimate coffee table by Gio Ponti —always
long list of desirable artists repre- and we knew this painting would to settle at $18,200. Other noteworthy art results a golden name to collectors of
sented in the sale, but others, do well because of all the enqui- included a Gabriel Godard midcentury Italian design —
especially from the south Florida ries we fielded prior to auction The auction also showcased art- (French, b 1933) work on canvas, reached the higher end of its esti-
region, came specifically to day,” Baca said. works deaccessioned by the Ann $7,800; a Howard Behrens (Amer- mate range at $14,300.
acquire chic yet functional mid- Norton Sculpture Gardens of ican, 1933–2014) oil on canvas
century furnishings for their Another work that attracted a West Palm Beach, with auction titled “First on the Beach,” $5,525; “Our auction gallery was full for
oceanfront homes. flurry of presale interest was proceeds earmarked for educa- and a cast-paper relief from a hours during this sale, which was
David Hockney’s (British, b 1937) tional programs. The consign- 1976 signed edition by Louise amazing since it’s late in the
“Even if people just came to “Pool Made with Paper and Blue ment included collections of paint- Nevelson (Russian American, spring season,” Baca remarked.
learn more about what we sell, we Ink.” The small 1980 lithograph ings by two European 1899–1988), titled “Moon Gar- “In addition, our internet and
were delighted to be their hosts from the artist’s “Paper Pools” Impressionists: Dietz Edzard den,” $6,175. phone lines were busy from start
for the day,” said auctioneer and series was signed and numbered (German, 1893–1963) and to finish, with callers from as far
co-owner Rico Baca. “Very often, 66, from an edition of 1,000. Suzanne Eisendieck (Polish, There was intense competition away as Asia. It may sound sim-
those who are new to a particular Against an auction estimate of 1908–1998). Although married, for designer furniture and acces- plistic, but art by quality artists
type of art go on to become pas- $8/12,000, it made $28,600. the artists built their own suc- sories like a polyhedral wood and will always draw a crowd.”
sionate collectors and valued, cessful, independent careers. metal rolling bar cart in the man-
long-term customers.” Frank Stella’s (American, b ner of Ico and Luisa Parisi, which Prices given include buyer’s pre-
1936) 1992 lithograph/screen- “There was incredible interest in commanded $9,100 – nearly five mium as stated by the auction
Rising to the top of prices real- print/collage titled “The Candles these particular artworks, and all house.
ized, an oil on canvas painting of a
For information, 561-586-5500
or www.modernauctions.com.

Victor Salmones (Mexican, David Hockney’s (British, b 1937) “Pool Suzanne Eisendieck (Polish, 1908–1998), Frank Stella (American, b
1937–1989), “Poise,” bronze, Made with Paper and Blue Ink” from the “Ballet d’Enfants,” circa 1955, oil on canvas, 1936), “The Candles (Sta-
88 inches high, depicted in “Paper Pools” series, signed, ed. 66/1000, 45 by 37½ inches, finished at $5,850 pling Down and Cutting Up
the book Victor Salmones – 1980, 16½ by 14¾ inches (framed), sold for VII,” collage, lithograph and
Sculptor, commanded $7,150. $28,600. screen print on paper,
signed, ed. 34/65, 1992 real-
ized $18,200.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 39

The Art Of The Automobile,
Bixby Estate At Raucher Brothers

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Among advertising examples is this neon Hudson dealer sign.
— When is a car a work of art?
When it is a beautifully restored The sale is headlined by a restored 1947 Hudson Super Six con-
1947 Hudson Super Six convert- vertible coupe, serial number 1717361, that runs and drives.
ible coupe. One of those rare and
stylish automobiles will be sold, by a freelance writer for The New himself in 1974. His estate Thom Bixby collected everything Hudson-related, including
along with other classic cars, York Herald Tribune. After he includes several automobiles in advertisements, owner’s manuals, service manuals, proce-
automobile parts, vintage and died, the car was sold to Steve various stages of restoration, dure manuals, newspaper articles, posters, menus and more.
antique advertising items and Sessions, the owner of Eastern including the 1947 Super Six
other memorabilia, by Raucher Coach Restoration of Sayville, convertible coupe, a 1951 Step course of a man’s lifetime. “Many Admission to the auction is
Brothers Auctioneers in their Long Island. Over the next three Down coupe, a rare 1947 Hudson of these items are being made free. To support its activities,
auction of the estate of Thomas years, Sessions restored the car Big Boy 3/4-ton pickup truck, available for sale for the first the Eastern States Exposition
P. Bixby on July 13. completely, and in 1972, he sold it other Hudson vehicles dating time in 30 years,” said auction- charges a fee of $5 to park on
to John Clayton, an attorney from 1947 to 1951, a 1988 Cadil- eer Donald Raucher. “This is the exposition grounds.
The Hudson Motor Car Com- from Shirley, Long Island, who lac Brougham, a 1968 Pontiac truly a once-in-a-generation auc-
pany was founded in 1909 by drove it daily. Thom Bixby bought Catalina, hundreds of automo- tion.” For more information, https://
eight Detroit businessmen, the car in the mid-1980s, when it bile parts, rare engines and com- raucherbrothersauctioneers.com
including legendary automobile was ready for a second restora- ponents and many other Hudson Hudson-related items in the or 413-537-3177.
pioneers Roy Chapin and How- tion. Motor Car Company gems. Thom Bixby Estate will be
ard Coffin. The company was offered at auction by Raucher
named after its primary inves- Bixby was born into a Hudson- In addition to automobiles and Brothers Auctioneers on Satur-
tor, Joseph Hudson, owner of one loving family on March 17, 1948. a huge collection of auto parts, day, July 13, beginning at 10
of Detroit’s most famous depart- His first car, a 1952 Hudson Bixby gathered advertisements, am at the Young Building on
ment stores. coupe, helped turn him into a dealer emblems and promotions, the grounds of the Eastern
self-proclaimed “Hudson fanat- porcelain, metal and neon signs, States Exposition (the Big E),
The size, power and distinctive ic.” As a young man, he joined clocks, ephemera (including 1305 Memorial Avenue, West
design of Hudson automobiles the New England Chapter of the owner’s manuals, service manu- Springfield, Mass., 01089.
quickly gained popularity, and US Hudson-Essex-Terraplane als, procedure manuals, newspa-
by the 1920s, the company was Club (H.E.T.) and spent decades per articles, posters, menus)
the third largest automobile traveling around the country related to Hudsons and H.E.T.
manufacturer in the US. In 1939, gathering items representing activities.
the company recognized that the history of Hudson cars from
women were increasingly 1909 through the Hudson com- At the time of his death in
involved in major family pur- pany’s merger with Nash-Kelvi- December 2018, Bixby’s unique
chasing decisions. They hired nator in 1954 to form American collection filled a large barn, sev-
Cleveland School of Arts gradu- Motors Corporation (AMC). eral storage areas and multiple
ate Elizabeth (Betty) Thatcher, rooms in his home. It is a collec-
one of the first women to work in He began restoring Hudsons tion lovingly gathered over the
automotive design in the coun-
try. Her influence can be seen in
interior elements, including
dashboard design and interior
seats and fabrics.

During the 1947 model year,
Hudson produced 1,823 convert-
ibles. According to its serial
number, the automobile in Thom
Bixby’s estate rolled off the
assembly line during the first
week of January that year at a
list price of $2,021.

For the first 22 years of its exis-
tence, the convertible was owned

Getty Looks To Cosmos
In Medieval Manuscripts

LOS ANGELES — The cos- fully observed the relationship on one’s physical well-being.
mos — full of shining stars between the celestial luminar- Medieval doctors developed
and orbiting planets — ies and the 12 signs of the the ancient technique of blood-
inspired works of art and lit- zodiac and divined the effect letting, or withdrawing blood,
erature throughout the Middle Joannes de Sacro Bosco, a preventative and curative
Ages. Awe-inspiring cosmic “Sphera volgare novamente practice intended to balance
phenomena were thought to tradotta, con molte notande bodily fluids, or humors, to
inform every aspect of a per- additioni di geometria, cos- keep an individual in good
son’s physical, mental and mographia, arte navicatoria, health. They made diagrams
spiritual well-being, provoking et stereometria, proportioni, to show which of the major
students of medicine, philoso- et qvantita delli elementi, bodily veins should be selected
phy and religion carefully to distanze, grandeze, et movi- for bloodletting based on the
track the progress of the 12 menti di tvtti li corpi celesti, appropriate phase of the moon,
signs of the zodiac and the cose certamente rade et time of year, or auspicious
celestial luminaries (the sun maravigliose. Autore m. astral portents. Many people
and moon) across the sky. “The Mauro fiorentino Phonasco — astrologers, rulers, priests,
Wondrous Cosmos in Medieval et Philopanareto. A messer and individuals of all classes
Manuscripts,” on view until Giovan’ Orthega di Carion — believed that each zodiac
July 28, at the J. Paul Getty burgense hispano, & Dino symbol had a power over a
Museum at the Getty Center, Compagni patritio fiorenti- part of the body (Aries gov-
explores the complexity of the no, mathematici.,” 1537. erned the head and Pisces the
celestial realm in medieval Getty Research Institute, feet, for instance).
European faith and science Los Angeles (1379-362) Copy-
traditions through the art of right Public Domain Rights. In writings about the celes-
illuminated manuscripts and tial realm of heaven, theolo-
printed books. gians discussed the nature of
angels, saints, and ultimately
A medieval timepiece called God. Peoples of various reli-
a volvelle was used to calcu- gions believed that the radiant
late the positions of the sun, sun, full moon, twinkling stars
moon and stars of the zodiac and distant planets held great
at various times during the power over their lives, the sea-
year. By rotating layered sons and daily activities, or
parchment discs, one could that God, spirits, demonic forc-
indicate the phases of the es and deceased souls could
moon, the number of days in traverse the veil between
each month, and the sign that heaven and earth. The belief
governs each hour of the day. in angels, demons and spirits
With this information, calen- in turn inspired wondrous
dars were made as a guide to works of art, especially on the
days of religious observance pages of illuminated manu-
and activities that suit the scripts.
season, such as riding in
springtime and preparing The Getty Center is at 1200
wine in the summer. Getty Center Drive. For more
information, 310-440-7300 or
Students of medicine care- www.getty.edu.

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40 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019 Compiled by Madelia Hickman Ring

Bayou Bend’s
Acquisitions Since 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Bayou Bend, the house museum for Bayou Bend, Rick Gardner photo, courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s (MFAH) collection of
early American decorative arts and paintings, is the former
home of Houston philanthropist and collector Ima Hogg.
Starting in the 1920s, Hogg gradually assembled a signifi-
cant collection of American materials, eventually needing a
spacious house for her and her two brothers that could
accommodate her growing collection. Designed by Houston
architects John F. Staub and Birdsall P. Briscoe, the resi-
dence was completed in 1928. Wishing to share her collection
with others, Hogg deeded Bayou Bend to the MFAH in 1957,
and it opened to the public in 1966.

Today, more than 2,500 objects are on display in 28 room
settings and galleries. The collection comprises exceptional
objects made or used in the United States between 1620 and
1876, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, prints, ceram-
ics, glass, metals and textiles. Later curators would continue
to refine and expand the collection based on the foundation
that Hogg had established.

Bradley Brooks, curator at Bayou Bend Collection and Gar-
den, and Remi Dyll, collection manager at Bayou Bend, have
compiled the following brief look at a few pieces the museum
has acquired in the past few years:

Duncan Phyfe worktable chased a New York worktable in Gill Family side chair but also valued objects for their tled in Clarksville, Texas, in
(B.2015.12) 1929 from the New York firm of (B.2017.18) ability to convey the stories and Red River County near the
Collings & Collings. In 2015, the lessons of history. This northeast corner of the state.
Writing in 1949, Hogg said Bayou Bend acquired this exam- When collecting, Miss Hogg recently acquired Chinese In addition to making furni-
that “any piece of furniture… ple, which New York merchant always searched for pieces export porcelain punch bowl ture, Glosnop worked as an
which the museum would James Kelso had purchased which were exceptional and captures a moment of great architect, designing houses in
wish…to exchange for a better directly from Duncan Phyfe. The unrepresented. Extensive as civic and national pride as Clarksville and submitting
example of American furniture table was acquired from long- Bayou Bend’s collection of expressed in Philadelphia in drawings for the Texas state
of the same type and period, I time collectors and dealers American furniture was, it long- the early Nineteenth Century. capitol design competition in
would readily consent.” One Edith and Jerome Blum, who lacked a Boston hairy-paw foot Featuring three distinct Ameri- 1881. Glosnop exhibited the
such upgrade, exactly in keeping had discovered its original bill of chair. This example is modeled can images, the bowl is a great table at the Capital State Fair
with her words, is a worktable sale in a drawer after they pur- closely on English prototypes rarity. The main image, repeat- in Austin, where it won “Best
by the New York cabinetmaker chased it in the 1940s. and features — in addition to ed on the bowl’s reverse side, is Center Table…Made in Texas
Duncan Phyfe. Hogg had pur- Joseph Blackburn’s portrait the hairy-paw feet — a bow- a view of Philadelphia’s Center of Texas Wood,” as recorded on
shaped crest above a loop-and- Square Water Works. Designed a handsome certificate that
of Abigail Erving Scott diamond splat flanked by stop- in 1799 by the English-born accompanies the table. The
(B.2016.4) fluted stiles, thin seat rails and architect Benjamin Henry table represents a tour de force
asymmetrical C-scroll and foli- Latrobe, the waterworks came of all the woodworking skills
Like many collectors, Hogg ate carved knees. in response to repeated disease and techniques Glosnop could
kept a “wish list” of objects that outbreaks that made clear the bring to bear, most striking of
she sought for Bayou Bend. One This carved mahogany side need for a reliable supply of which is the geometric mar-
of her early lists of desiderata chair was made in Boston dur- clean water. Latrobe’s work in quetry top that includes wood
was formed with the aid of Win- ing the third quarter of the Philadelphia at the time also from a palm species rarely
terthur’s Charles Montgomery; Eighteenth Century, probably included designing the Bank of used by furniture makers. The
Bayou Bend curators have con- for Governor Moses Gill. In Pennsylvania. Considered the body of the table is veneered
tinued to review and revise this 1759, Gill married Sarah father of American architec- with highly figured walnut
list to guide their searches as Prince, and by 1767, he was liv- ture, Latrobe went on to serve and highlighted with inlaid
years have passed. The category ing in an impressive house on as the architect of the Capitol stringing and banding. It is
of paintings lacked a work by an expansive estate in Prince- Building in Washington, DC. supported on a column that
Joseph Blackburn (British ton, Mass. It is likely that this Flanking the waterworks image Glosnop turned from a piece of
American, 1730–1765); the gap chair was among the furniture are views of United States stock he formed by laminating
was filled in 2016 when Bayou purchased for this home. naval victories from the War of wedges of contrasting woods to
Bend acquired Blackburn’s 1812, both from engravings create an effect of vertical
1760 portrait of Abigail Erving Chinese export porcelain after the work of Thomas Birch. stripes. The table rests on a
Scott. The daughter of a promi- punch bowl (B.2018.62) One image depicts the decisive tripod base, with each leg sur-
nent Boston shipping family, and much-celebrated but short- mounted by a whimsical
Abigail was married in 1759 to Hogg was interested in objects lived victory of the Wasp over carved dolphin sporting a
British Army colonel George for both their aesthetic quali- the Frolic; the other scene is the spiny dorsal fin and a trefoil-
Scott, who had just returned ties and their historical associa- engagement of the Peacock with like tip on its tail.
from the successful Quebec tions. She appreciated the the British ship L’ Epervier.
campaign of the French and achievements of the craftsman, In the early 1960s, Hogg
Indian War. In 1763, the Scotts Texas Victorian walnut embarked on creating a “Texas
settled in Dominica as George inlaid sewing table by Room” at Bayou Bend. Initial-
took up his new appointment to William Glosnop (B.2017.1) ly, this room exhibited furni-
serve as its governor. He died in ture made in states from which
1767 from wounds sustained in A recent addition to Bayou early Texas settlers emigrated.
a dual; Abigail died a few Bend’s collection of Texas fur- During the 1970s, she strongly
months later. The painting was niture is a spectacular sewing supported research into Texas-
featured in the landmark 1909 table made in 1877 by William made furniture and the crafts-
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Otto Glosnop. Born in Germa- men who created it, paving the
exhibition at the Metropolitan ny in 1835, Glosnop later set- way for acquisitions like the
Museum of Art. Glosnop table. In 1973, she
wrote, “Texas, an empire in
itself, geographically and his-
torically, sometimes seems to
be regarded as remote or alien
to the rest of our nation. I hope
in a modest way Bayou Bend
may serve as a bridge to bring
us closer to the heart of an
American heritage which
unites us.” Her ambitious goal
and breadth of vision endures
today.

Bayou Bend is at 6003 Memo-
rial Drive. For information,
w w w. m f a h . o r g / v i s i t / b a y o u -
bend-collection-and-gardens or
713-639-7750.

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 41

Silver Collection, Part I, Estates Go Up
At Showplace On July 14

E. Gubelin Lucerne Neoclassical incline plane seven-day
gilt-metal clock ($2/4,000).

NEW YORK CITY — On July sterling silver-gilt repoussé Tiffany & Co Neoclassical manner sterling Emile Puiforcat French sterling silver
14, Auctions at Showplace will Freedom Box, circa 1760; and a silver oversize centerpiece ($10/15,000). pitcher ($3/5,000).
present the first of two summer Robert Gray & Son Scottish pre-
auctions featuring offerings sentation bowl, circa 1805. markers; an Omega Speed Mas- or depicting women and children Hermes Arabesque silk scarf and
from a silver collection in addi- ter Professional stainless steel and an Agustin Fernandez port- ladies designer sunglasses and
tion to other luxury items. Span- A selection of Midcentury Mod- wristwatch; a Gerard Perregaux folio of seven drypoints titled “Le eyeglasses, including Tom Ford,
ning centuries and continents, ern furniture and design diamonds and stainless steel Mille Pattes.” Cartier, Versace, Marni, Prada,
the collection boasts pieces from includes a Charles and Ray date watch; a Chopard Geneve Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci,
the Americas, Europe, Russia, Eames for Herman Miller stainless steel skeleton watch; a Those looking for designer Kieselstein-Cord and others.
the Middle East and Asia and lounge chair and ottoman, an Movado Art Deco platinum and accessories will find a Louis Vuit-
running from the Eighteenth Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia diamonds ladies watch; a selec- ton rolling suitcase and garment Previews are currently in prog-
Century to the present repre- sectional sofa, a Diego Giacom- tion of clocks by Tiffany, Cartier, bag, crocodile and ostrich shin ress through July 14.
senting examples from the etti manner bronze glass top and Edward Farmer; and other leather briefcases, a Fendi cash-
world’s leading silversmiths, console table and round wall watches by Tissot, Jules Jur- mere shawl with mink rosettes, a Showplace Antiques is at 40
including Tiffany, Buccellati, mirror set, a Warren Platner for gensen, Jaeger LeCoultre, Pas- Cartier Art Deco gilt-silver and West 25th Street between 5th
Cartier, Marcus & Company, Knoll steel and glass top coffee cal Morabito, Montblanc and enamel cigarette case, a Gucci and 6th Avenues. For informa-
Georg Jensen and others. table and a set of four Niels Gruen. sterling silver clutch purse, a tion, www.nyshowplace.com or
Moller for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis 212-633-6063, extension 808.
Among many highlights is a side chairs. Fine art features an oil on
Tiffany & Co oversize footed board by Hunt Slonem depicting
centerpiece bowl with Neoclassi- Luxury timepieces are repre- woodpeckers, a Maitland Graves
cal motifs. Other silver includes sented by an E. Gubelin Lucerne oil on canvas portrait of a
an Emile Puiforcat Nineteenth Neoclassical incline plane, sev- woman, two large Art Brenner
Century French silver shell- en-day, gilt-metal clock with abstract mixed media works,
form pitcher with a merman marble base; a Rolex 18K yellow Whistler’s “Soupe a Trois Sous”
handle; a Buccellati water pitch- gold and stainless steel two-tone etching, a Jules Pascin watercol-
er and ice bucket with ornate Oyster Perpetual Datejust gen-
floral repoussé decoration; a Wil- tleman’s wristwatch, along with
liam Reynolds of Cork rare Irish a similar ladies counterpart
with diamond set bezel and hour

Baltimore Museum’s Latrobe Spring House
Exhibits Oletha DeVane

BALTIMORE, MD. — The Balti- tions to reference narratives of The circa 1812 Spring House PO Bo x 2 90 ; Wh i te P l a in s , N . Y. 1 0 6 0 5
more Museum of Art’s (BMA) memory, transformation and loss. (located on the west side of the
Spring House is transformed this She derives her inspiration from BMA grounds) was designed by
summer with a multimedia the Baha’i faith, Greek mythology, renowned American architect
installation by Baltimore-based Yoruba religious practices, Bud- Benjamin Henry Latrobe for
artist Oletha DeVane. On view dhism, Haitian Vodou and biblical United States Senator Robert
through October 20, “Oletha DeV- references, among others. The five Goodloe Harper’s Oakland estate
ane: Traces of the Spirit” features intricate sculptures in this exhibi- in North Baltimore. The Greek
a selection from the artist’s ongo- tion, dated from 2007 to 2018, are revival Spring House was moved
ing spirit sculpture series. Seven made of vessels richly adorned from Oakland to its current site in
works are displayed in an altar- with beads, figurines, sequins, 1932. It was restored in 2003 with
like setting with the sound of wood and fabric. Snakes, birds, support from the Richard C. von
water, referencing both the cool- saints and mermaids populate Hess Foundation and housed the
ing spring that once ran through the dense surfaces, suggesting the exhibition of works by Baltimore-
the Spring House’s structure and transition between worlds or based artist Richard Cleaver in
the forced Atlantic migration of states of existence. The installa- 2005 and an installation by Ann
the enslaved persons who labored tion also includes two large new Veronica Janssens in 2018.
in it. paintings. The Baltimore-based
collective strikeWare produced The Baltimore Museum of Art is
DeVane is a multimedia artist the ambient sound of water at 10 Art Museum Drive. For
whose paintings, prints, sculpture recorded in Haiti that plays as information, 443-573-1700 or
and video draw upon diverse spir- part of the installation. www.visitartbma.org.
itual and African diasporic tradi-

Hamilton Comes To Winterthur

WINTERTHUR, DEL. —The long-barreled dueling pistol. In daughter. Visitors can see Burr’s
hit Broadway smash Hamilton a matter of minutes, those pis- letter to Doctor David Hosack
sparked new interest in the tols changed everything we asking about Hamilton’s condi-
founding father and his rela- remember about the men. They tion after the duel. The exhibit
tionship with Aaron Burr, whom may have even changed the includes pieces from Washing-
he infamously dueled. “Hamil- course of history. At the very ton’s personal tableware — the
ton and Burr: Who Wrote Their least, the shots they fired solidi- 302-piece the Society of Cincin-
Stories?” opens on the 215th fied two legacies: Hamilton’s as nati dinner and tea service cre-
anniversary of the duel and con- that of a founding father and ated to honor Revolutionary
tinues through January 5 at Burr’s as the man who killed War heroes such as Hamilton
Winterthur Museum, Garden & him. and Burr and considered by
Library. The exhibit examines many to be the most significant
how Alexander Hamilton and But how did these two men, group of ceramics in the United
Aaron Burr’s legacies were once friends, find themselves States. Finally, a letter from
shaped by other founding settling their differences in a Hamilton, an immigrant from
fathers, a devoted wife, a dedi- duel? The exhibit picks up Saint Kitts, to French immi-
cated daughter, historical docu- where Lin-Manuel Miranda’s grant Pierre Samuel du Pont de
ments, and yes, even an enor- musical left off. Winterthur tells Nemours, great-great-grandfa-
mously successful modern-day the story through objects in ther of Winterthur founder
musical. their collection such as clothing Henry Francis du Pont, reminds
and furniture of the kind that us of the historical precedents
Early on the morning of July informed set design for Hamil- behind issues the nation contin-
11, 1804, in Weehawken, N.J., ton, bank notes, commemorative ues to grapple with to this day.
Vice President Aaron Burr stood items such as Staffordshire
ten paces from former Secretary child’s mugs and printed hand- Winterthur is at 5105 Kennett
of the Treasury Alexander Ham- kerchiefs, and even the Mary Pike. For information, 302-888-
ilton, each of the men grasping a Way miniature portrait of Burr’s 4600 or www.winterthur.org.

42 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

Augusta Auctions To Hold Vintage Clothing
& Textiles Vermont Discovery Sale

Ladies hats: silk, straw and various styles from early Nine- Samples of handmade lace yardage, collars, flounces and At-home bustle dress, circa
teenth to late Twentieth Centuries. edgings, including Brussels bobbin, point de gaz and Honi- 1870, grey silk plaid with
ton examples. This item came from a random box in the cut steel buttons.
BELLOWS FALLS, VT. — ta has a worldwide reputation for warehouse.
Augusta Auctions Inc, the largest her knowledge of historic and vin- This is an old-fashioned country
specialty auction house in North tage clothing. For 13 years, she Fine Arts (Boston) and the Phila- Roadshow appraiser Leila Dun- auction held at a fast pace. Bid-
America for historic costumes, served as the lead fashion and delphia Museum of Art, as well as bar, a veteran of Sotheby’s in New ders must be present at the auc-
vintage fashion and rare textiles, textile appraiser for the popular numerous historical societies and York. tion: no phone, absentee or inter-
will hold a two-day Discovery Sale PBS TV series Antiques Road- private estates. Past sales have net bids will be accepted.
Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, show. Since 2000, she has sold pri- featured items from the estates of More than 200 boxes will be
July 14, at its studio at 33 Gage vate and museum collections to such Hollywood legends as Kath- opened (10,000-plus items) and The Saturday auction begins at
Street, just outside of Bellows the public at auctions in New arine Hepburn and Bette Davis. laid out in the large tent next to 10 am, and the Sunday auction
Falls. York City; Sturbridge, Mass.; and the studio. Bidders will have time starts at 11 am. Sales each day
New Hope, Penn. This is her first The two-day sale will offer thou- to look over the items and move will last 4 to 5 hours.
The auction will feature cloth- sale in Vermont. sands of vintage items that have their choices to the bidding table.
ing, lingerie, hats, accessories, eth- never before been offered for sale, Bidding will open at $25. Once all For more information about the
nic textiles, antique fabrics and Clients have included the Brook- from dozens of estates, museums, chosen single items are sold, Discovery Sale as well as direc-
lace and beaded items from the lyn Museum, the Metropolitan historical societies and other con- everything remaining from the tions and a list of places to stay in
1700s through the 1980s. Museum in New York, Colonial signors. This fast-paced auction box will be sold as one box lot for the area, visit www.augusta-auc-
Williamsburg, the Museum of will be called by fellow Antiques one amount. tion.com or 802-463-3333.
Company founder Karen Augus-

Services — Fountain House Gallery Presents ‘The Flaneur’ To August 7

NEW YORK CITY — Foun- Monet and Renoir, among people observed around town
tain House Gallery is present- them — and their paintings of who may, incidentally, be flâ-
ing a group show, “The Fla- Parisian life, in which people neurs in their own right.
neur,” which will remain on are shown walking around,
view through August 7. lounging in cafés, parks and Or Susan Baus’s “Endan-
nightclubs, and taking in the gered Species,” where the art-
The French word “flâneur” — cityscape. However, rather ist creates a scanned object
which means a person who than describing his flâneur as collage of a Lower East Side
idles or strolls around, often lazy or indifferent to their sur- tenement flanked by luxury
with the implication of wast- roundings, Baudelaire instead developments in a comment on
ing time — has appeared in celebrates the flâneur as the gentrification.” Yokell said,
discussions on contemporary “passionate spectator” of con- “We’re also presenting work
art since the Nineteenth Cen- temporary urban life. that’s more fantastical, such
tury, perhaps first in Charles as Issa Ibrahim’s ‘Dad Blast!’
Baudelaire’s historic 1863 The exhibition is curated by where a caped, masked man
essay, “The Painter of Modern Adam Yokell, founder of stands at the edge of a rooftop,
Life.” In that text, Baudelaire Foundwork, a new online plat- smiling at us as he decides
was considering the artists of form connecting artists and whether to fly (or jump?) from
his day — Manet, Degas, collaborators across the global the ledge. And Roger Jones’s
art community. For this show ‘Love 90 People’ and ‘Love
at Fountain House Gallery, Bryan Michael Greene, Houses and People,’ where he
said Yokell, “We asked the art- “Divina Particula Aurae: draws a dense mesh of people
ists to inhabit the role of flâ- The Divine Spirit in the and buildings like wallpaper
neur themselves, reflecting on Human Person,” 2019, digi- across the composition.
the bustle and diversity of city tal painting on aluminum, Throughout, we see a sharing
life as only artists can.” Yokell 36 by 24 inches. Courtesy of space and time, the defining
continued, “In this exhibition Fountain House Gallery. condition of city living.”
we see a wide range of sub- and “The Wanderer,” where
jects, both real and imagined, the artist playfully sketches Fountain House Gallery is at
for instance Jayce Kim’s “Sit- 702 Ninth Avenue. For more
ting at the Rock and Roll Café” information, 212-262-2756 or
www.fountainhousegallery.org.

Harvard Art Museums Receive $1M Gift
To Support Student Guide Program

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — The apply. Through their training, respective academic disci-
Harvard Art Museums have Student Guides gain knowl- plines, their knowledge of
received a $1 million gift from edge of the collections and artistic practice and their per-
George Ho (A.B. ‘90), Henry develop skills in critical think- sonal experiences,” Odo said.
Ho (A.B. ‘95), and Rosalind ing, visual analysis, public “The program prepares the
“Sasa” Wang to establish the speaking and leadership. next generation of cultural
Ho Family Student Guide leaders through unparalleled
Fund, which will support The Ho Family Student access to a world-class art col-
research and training for the Guide Fund will underwrite lection and expert staff. Our
museums’ Student Guide pro- the Student Guide program, undergraduate guides partici-
gram. providing financial support pate in rigorous training, dur-
for needs ranging from com- ing which they learn how to
The museums’ Student pensation and training to design, research and lead in-
Guides — now known as Ho research opportunities that depth, thematic tours of our
Family Student Guides — are will foster the development of collections focused on a small
Harvard undergraduates who each guide. number of objects. By empow-
are trained to design and offer ering students at this early
unique, thematic tours about With its aim of supporting stage of their careers to devel-
select objects for university the next generation of arts op their own research-based
and community audiences. leaders, the Ho Family Stu- interpretations of works of
Participants come from a wide dent Guide Fund aligns per- art, we hope to foster in them
range of backgrounds, includ- fectly with the museums’ ped- a lifelong passion for the arts.”
ing art history, visual and agogical mission, said David
environmental studies, the Odo. “The Ho Family Student The Harvard Art Museums
sciences, history and litera- Guide program offers students are at 32 Quincy Street. For
ture. Students from all con- the opportunity to both study information, 617-495-9400 or
centrations are encouraged to art and interpret it within the www.harvardartmuseums.org.
unique contexts of their

July 12, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 43

Thomaston Place’s Vintage Accents Online Through July 10

THOMASTON, MAINE — Now 18K gold bracelet set with emeralds.
through Wednesday, July 10,
Thomaston Place Auction Galler- model, an antebellum Matthew can register and place pre-auc- Watercolor landscape by Leonardo Nierman.
ies presents “Vintage Accents,” an Brady cased daguerreotype of a tion (or absentee) bids from now
online only auction offering a young woman, a 1957 Yankees to the start of the live auction. All Items may be picked up at Thom- mobile phones.
diversity of contemporary and team-signed baseball, a variety of participants must register to aston Place Auction Galleries, or Thomaston Place Auction Gal-
antique pieces that can add the early iron banks, a collection of place bids. When the live auction shipping can be arranged.
perfect design punctuation to any early majolica tableware and an begins, at 10 am on July 10, reg- leries are at 51 Atlantic High-
home or collection and all items original poster from the 1901 Pan istered participants may bid live Please note that the Thom- way, US Route 1. For informa-
with modest opening bids. It is American Exposition. online as each item comes up for aston Live bidding platform tion, 207-354-8141 or https://
being conducted simultaneously sale. Winning bidders will receive has a downloadable app for live.thomastonauction.com.
on three online auction sites: Items to be sold can be viewed an invoice by email within 24
Thomaston Live, LiveAuction- online now at any of the three hours of the auction’s completion.
eers, and Invaluable. auction websites. Participants

This 339-lot sale includes a
diverse selection of paintings &
sculpture, fine furniture, Asian
antiques, jewelry, clocks, silver,
ephemera, glass & porcelain, folk
art, contemporary & antiquarian
prints, oriental carpets and many
decorative pieces.

Highlighted items include an
18K gold bracelet set with emer-
alds, a pair of Seventeenth Cen-
tury French oak armoire fronts
converted to bookcases, a set of
pegged oak dining chairs with
ostrich hide leather upholstery,
two fine prints by Kathe Kollwitz
(1867–1945), a late Nineteenth
Century Maine-made pond

The Providence School: Gritty, Imaginative & Enduring

PROVIDENCE, R.I. —For 34 “St. Moritz, Switzerland” by Anna Richards Brewster (1870– galleries (Vose Gallery 1842, ic Landmark Fleur de Lys Stu-
years, Bert Gallery has looked 1952), 1933. Bert Gallery 1985), collectors dio;
regionally to rediscover what acquired paintings and philan-
has been lost, forgotten or sup- thropists established cultural Charles Walter Stetson
pressed in the construction of institutions (RISD, Providence (1858–1911), sensational color-
an American art history. Con- Art Club, Handicraft Club & ist painter and founder of the
tinuing through August 24, Providence Athenaeum). This Providence Art Club & Art
“The Providence School: Gritty, exhibit explores artists such Workers Guild; Anna Richards
Imaginative And Enduring” as: Brewster (1870–1952), daugh-
shows the distinct art culture ter of William Trost Richards
that resonated in Providence James S. Lincoln (1811– and a pioneering professional
in the Nineteenth and Twenti- 1888), the first Providence por- woman artist; and, Maxwell
eth Century. trait painter to capture the Mays (1918–2009), who docu-
identity of Providence lumi- mented the historical Rhode
Over the decades, Providence naries; Edward Bannister Island scene.
was home to several innova- (1828–1901), the first African
tive and resourceful artists American artist gold medal The exhibit is open and free
and collectors. The industrial winner at the 1876 Centennial to the public.
and manufacturing businesses Exhibition; Sydney R. Burleigh
leaned heavily on artistic (1853–1931), watercolorist and Bert Gallery is located along
trades attracting a diversified Arts & Crafts “kinder child” the Providence waterfront at
multi-cultural work force. In builder of the National Histor- Corliss Landing, 24 Bridge
the 1880s, the wealth generat- Street. For information, 401-751-
ed in Providence was invested 2628 or www.bertgallery.com.
into the foundation of a rich
cultural capital city and the The Providence School of art- can art. The exhibition exam-
coterie of artists became the ists contributed to the regional ines artists who shaped the
city’s creative engine. American art scene. Many cultural scene. Since the 1830s’
were innovators and advocates artists set up studios in Provi-
in the national arena of Ameri- dence, entrepreneurs found

SFMOMA Announces New Acquisitions

SAN FRANCISCO — The San tion and expand the art histori- considered the priorities for
Francisco Museum of Modern cal narratives we share with our the collection and their align-
Art (SFMOMA) today visitors.” ment with SFMOMA’s new
announced 11 new acquisitions strategic plan, which among
by ten artists: Rebecca Belmore, The new acquisitions span six many goals, aims to diversify
Forrest Bess, Frank Bowling, decades and several genres, and the collection, staff and visitor-
Leonora Carrington, Lygia in most cases, are SFMOMA’s ship, and to underscore the
Clark, Norman Lewis, Barry first works by the respective museum’s commitment to the
McGee, Kay Sage, Alma Thomas artists. The group of acquisi- art for our time.
and Mickalene Thomas. Acquisi- tions are “Tarpaulin No. 1”
tion of these works was funded (2018) by Rebecca Belmore; “Works by these artists have
by the deaccession and sale of “Seascape with Star” (n.d.) by long been on our wish list. We
Mark Rothko’s “Untitled” (1960) Forrest Bess; “Elder Sun Benja- are thrilled that we can now
earlier this spring. These acqui- min” (2018) by Frank Bowling; finally make these acquisitions
sitions are part of an ongoing “The Kitchen Garden on the a reality,” said Garrels. “The
program funded by the sale of Eyot” (1946) by Leonora Car- acquisition of these works, and
this painting with the goals of rington; “Estudo para Bicho many more to come, will enable
broadly diversifying the collec- Pássaro do Espaço” (maquette) the museum to better and more
tion, enhancing modern and (1960) and “Bicho Pássaro do fully represent the art for our
contemporary holdings and Espaço” (1960) by Lygia Clark; time and bring a much richer
addressing historical gaps. The “Twilight” (1956) by Norman array of artists’ voices into the
proceeds from this sale also will Lewis; “Untitled” (circa 1993) by museum.”
be used to create a new endow- Barry McGee; “Midnight Street”
ment fund for future acquisi- (1944) by Kay Sage; “Cumulus” San Francisco Museum of Mod-
tions. (1972) by Alma Thomas; and, ern Art is at 151 Third Street.
“Qusuquzah, une très belle For more information, 415-357-
“This is just the beginning of négresse 1” (2011) by Mickalene 4000 or www.sfmoma.org.
what we will be able to accom- Thomas
plish with this fund, which OGUNQUIT, MAINE — The
allows us to broaden the scope These works will be presented Ogunquit Museum of American
of the stories we are able to tell alongside existing collection Art is presenting “Shorelines:
in our galleries,” said Neal works throughout the museum Coastal Sightings in American
Benezra, Helen and Charles beginning in late August. Art” through July 8, an exhibi-
Schwab director of SFMOMA. tion of paintings, drawings,
“With these works, many of The acquisition effort was led sculpture and photography that
which are the first by these by Gary Garrels, Elise S. Haas trace artistic engagements with
extraordinary artists to enter senior curator of Painting and the coast and our conceptual
our holdings, we will be able to Sculpture, and Janet Bishop, relationships with the sea. The
recontextualize our permanent Thomas Weisel Family chief museum is at 543 Shore Road.
collection and the Fisher Collec- curator and curator of Paint- For information, 207-646-4909
ing and Sculpture. Together, or www.ogunquitmuseum.org.
Garrels and Bishop carefully

44 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 12, 2019

Auction Action In Mount Crawford, Va.

Historic Property Brings Strong Prices
At Jeff Evans Auction

MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA. — tion on June 21–22. The firm A rare North Carolina inlaid “JEC” monogram on the front selection of late Eighteenth/
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates said it was a highly successful walnut cellaret attributed to panel remains unknown. It is early Nineteenth Century
presented its 36th semiannual event, which produced robust Micajah Wilkes was the top lot likely that the “JEC” mono- English ceramic figures,
Americana and antiques auc- prices — along with a few sur- in the sale, exceeding its gram combines the husband’s Shenandoah Valley and other
A surprise in the sale was prises — in multiple categories. $20/30,000 estimate to sell for and the wife’s initials into an long rifles; early quilts and
the $7,020 achieved for this Over the two days, a total of $87,750. “It was a strong sale,” integrated whole, and while no other textiles; Native Ameri-
English Staffordshire Whiel- 1,448 lots of high-quality mate- said company president and Carter family ancestral couple can material and more.
don-type ceramic owl, more rial, much of it fresh-to-the- auctioneer Jeffrey S. Evans. is a clear candidate, family lin-
than 20 times what was market, crossed the block. In eage records do note the mar- Highlights included the rare
expected. several instances, material on The late Eighteenth/early riage of a John Cooke and Eliz- North Carolina inlaid walnut
offer had descended directly in Nineteenth Century bottle abeth Travers in the cellaret attributed to Micajah
the families of the original own- case featured a hinged lid with Eighteenth Century; unfortu- Wilkes, a group of portraits
ers. Bidding was intense finely molded edge over a nately, neither has been locat- from the Clopper-Hutton fami-
throughout each day, with thou- blind-dovetailed case and an ed through research. ly of Maryland, featuring
sands of registered bidders interior fitted with dividers. It examples by Sully and Peale
from numerous countries par- has a single cockbeaded draw- Session I on Friday was and a Stirewalt-attributed
ticipating online in competition er and square legs joined with devoted exclusively to the col- paint-decorated yellow pine
with a standing-room-only gal- dovetailed H-form stretcher. lection of Jack and Tommie diminutive box. Other note-
lery crowd eager to acquire The front panel bears a styl- Marsh of Columbia, S.C. There worthy results from the Satur-
something rare and desirable. ized “JEC” monogram within a were more than 500 lots of day session included a recently
The two-day event featured his- cut-corner string-inlaid frame, country Americana, ship’s discovered Chickasaw beaded
toric property from estates and and there is additional string models, folk art, toys and tex- powder horn strap at $17,550.
collections in Virginia, Georgia, inlay to lid. The piece retains tiles, all purchased from East
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, likely original iron hinges, Coast dealers. The collection “Portrait of Francis Cassatt
Kentucky, Illinois and Wiscon- brass carrying handles and was well-received, providing Clopper” (1786–1868) attribut-
sin, including important objects wooden toggle latch to reverse. numerous buying opportuni- ed to Thomas Sully (1783–
from “Woodlands,” the Clopper- Yellow pine secondary wood. ties at all price points for sea- 1872) more than doubled its
Hutton family home in Mont- Old refinished surface. Attrib- soned and new collectors. Top estimate of $4/6,000 to finish
gomery Co., Md.; plus several uted to Micajah Wilkes (Bertie lot in this session was a Penn- at $14,040. The oil on canvas is
museum deaccessions, includ- Co., NC). sylvania painted poplar bucket recorded as No. 316 “Mr. Clop-
ing Colonial Williamsburg and bench in old blue color. An per” in the artist’s registry and
the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Asso- Property from the Carter unusual form with single off- is waist-length depiction of a
ciation. family of Virginia, literature set drawer, the bench was con- seated figure in partial profile,
states that the identity of the tested by two determined bid- face turned toward the viewer,
individual signified by the ders who chased it all the way wearing high white stock and
to $4,095. Also noteworthy green coat with large brass
were a Pennsylvania painted buttons. There was no signa-
pine Dutch cupboard at $3,042, ture located on circa 1810
a carved and painted Odd Fel- painting, but bidders were
lows “Heart-in-Hand” ceremo- obviously confident of the
nial staff at $2,691 and a folk attribution.
art hooked rug featuring a rab-
bit and “1915” date at $2,457. Clopper was an important
early Montgomery County,
Session II on June 22 includ- Md., resident. Born in Balti-
ed the firm’s usual selection of more, he first found success as
rare Virginia and other South- a merchant in Philadelphia,
ern material; Eighteenth and where he had this portrait
Nineteenth Century formal commissioned in 1810, but
and country furniture; Ameri- moved to Montgomery County
can fine and decorative arts; in 1812 with his new bride,
folk pottery; Nineteenth Cen- Ann Jane Byrne Clopper. Here,
tury coin silver; Shenandoah the Cloppers established a
Valley and other folk art; a grand home, “The Woodlands,”
as well as a farm, grist mill

Rare North Carolina Inlaid Cellaret
Takes $87,750

North Carolina inlaid walnut cellaret / bot- North Carolina African American folk art
tle case was the top lot at $87,750. dolls commanded $8,775.

Review by Poignant relic, this identified Virginia Militia Confederate
W. A. Demers, Senior Editor Civil War belt with buckle made $7,605.

Photos Courtesy
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates

Chickasaw, Southeastern Native American beadwork sash was estimated $500/800 but
realized $17,550.

Confederate Richmond, Va., Sharps-style carbine garnered $8,775. Top lot for the Marsh Collection was this Pennsylvania
painted poplar bucket bench in old blue color, which was
chased by two determined bidders all the way to $4,095.