ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY

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Baltimore Summer Show Dazzles
With Record Crowds In 39th Year

BALTIMORE, MD. — The Bal- ceramics, artwork and prints. act fast to make a purchase.” sapphire and diamond necklace, ing off elements of Rohde’s signa-
timore Art, Antiques and Jewelry The Palm Beach Show Group As the noon-hour approached, having 111.16 carats of sapphires ture scrollwork designs, a circa
Show has become a mainstay for and 27.5 carats of diamonds in an 1916 filigree swan-decorated cov-
serious collectors and antique partnered with Alex’s Lemonade the excitement was rising in the 18K yellow gold and platinum ered sugar captured a naturalist
enthusiasts. Recently celebrating Stand Foundation (ALSF) this showroom and in the lobby. The setting ($728,500); a gold and dia- aesthetic, while an impressive
its 39th year, the annual show year to raise funds to help find a doors opened promptly at noon, mond studded Ebel watch pre- circa 1917 king’s bowl and a
was held over Labor Day week- cure for childhood cancer. The and as tickets quickly passed sented from Elvis Presley to his whale-form sauce boat, circa
end, August 29-September 1. showroom featured a lemonade hands, approximately 200 shop- friend J.D. Sumner in 1974 1925-32, displayed shifting char-
bar and lounge where patrons pers streamed in and parted to ($498,000); and a Tiffany & Co. acteristics to the cleaner lines of
Offering the best in quality, the could donate and take a break the left, right and up central 18K yellow gold and spessartine the Art Deco period.
Baltimore Summer Show has during show hours. Donations aisles to scout out deals and dis- garnet ring ($68,500).
become a decades-long tradition were accepted by dealers and cover awaiting treasures. Within At its second year at the show,
offering class and elegance while attendees at the event, through minutes the crowd was dispersed Greg Pepin Silver of Denmark Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts of
bringing museum-quality objects the show’s website and through onto the showroom floor, and the is a staple at the show, exhibiting New York City made a statement
to the buying public. Scott Dia- online ticketing. “Adding a chari- event was underway. an unrivaled display of fine qual- with the fine works of art on dis-
ment, president and chief execu- table component was very new, ity Twentieth Century silver. A play in its booth on the central
tive officer of the Palm Beach and people were thrilled to be Orientations Gallery of New few favorite highlights this year red carpeted corridor. Lawrence
Show Group was pleased with able to give back to an important York City exhibited a remarkable included objects by Georg Jensen Steigrad and Peggy Stone, cele-
the turnout for the show and cause” said Hartmann. display of exceptional Japanese designer by Johan Rohde. Show- brating their 30th year in busi-
excited for the grand opening on metalwork. Highlights included a
Thursday afternoon. The Booth Talk Series returned rare cloisonné enamel vase
for another year, having become a depicting drying persimmons by
Overall the show welcomed popular element to the show Ando Jubei of Nagoya ($135,000);
25,000 visitors throughout the weekend. Select dealers and spe- a pair of silver vases engraved
weekend. “The opening day was cialists hosted lectures at their with phoenix in flight by Yukiteru
better than ever, and the buying booths to discuss topics and with Nakatani workshop marks
energy was electric” said Kelsi trends in the antique market- ($9,500) and a selection of cloi-
Hartmann, executive director of place. Subjects this year included sonné enamel wares by Imperial
communications. “By the opening ancient coins, animal imagery in Court artist Namikawa Yasuyuki
day, online ticket sales had antiques, jewelry and diamonds, of Kyoto ($22,000 to $125,000 per
already surpassed previous years, barometers, Asian antiques, Tif- item).
indicating a positive upturn in fany metalwork and more.
attendance.” There were more M.S. Rau Antiques of New
than 280 exhibitors, which At the opening day of the show, Orleans is recognized for its
included dealers in the Antiquar- collectors began lining the hall- attention to quality and display of
ian Book Fair and the Baltimore way of the Pratt Street Lobby an rare and important items. Fine
Fine Craft Show. In its fifth year, hour and a half early to claim art masterpieces included works
the craft show presented hand- their place in line. “Some of those by Picasso, Monet, Glackens,
made works from contemporary first in line are the same faces we Rockwell, Pissarro, Morisot, Doh-
artists from across the country see every year” said Hartmann. anos, Rossiter and others. Jewel-
and featured jewelry, textiles, “Buyers know what they are ry highlights featured an impres-
looking for and don’t hesitate to sive Oscar Heyman multicolored

Scott Diament, president and chief executive officer of the
Palm Beach Show Group at the Baltimore Art, Antiques &
Jewelry Summer Show.

Galerie Fledermaus, Chicago, Ill. Works on paper by Gustav Klimt.

Prints Charming Soho, New York City.

Past-Tyme Antiques, Winchester, Va.

Review and Photos by
Tania Kirkman

Steidel Fine Art, Wimberley, Texas. Trinity House Paintings, London.

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Lawrence Steigrad of Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New Frank’s Specialties, St Stephen, Minn.
York City.

M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans, Pablo
Picasso, “Tete d’Homme Barbu V (Head of
Bearded Man),” 1965, oil on canvas.

Branded Luxury Unlimited, Philadelphia. David Brooker Fine Art, Woodbury, Conn., Philip Chasen Antiques, Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Tutto Dal Mondo, Penn Valley, Penn. and the UK. English portrait of two chil-
Eaton Fine Art, Winchester, Mass. dren with rabbit, attributed to Henry Bar-
Past Pleasures Moderne, Annandale, Va. raud, circa 1830-40

ness, remain the preeminent gal- flourish into a lifetime of appreci- and climates of the secondary
lery in the United States for ation for the subject. market.
Dutch Old Master artworks.
Gladly sharing their love of art Making its inaugural launch Barometer Fair has been show-
with the public, Stone has pub- into the show circuit, Replace- ing at the Baltimore show for
lished two of a three-part series of ments Ltd of Greensboro, N.C., years. One highlight was a unique
books for children. Combining a chose the Baltimore Summer 1830s wheel barometer depicting
love of art with their rescue dog, Show as its debut event. Known a pair of ladies dressed of the
Leyster (named after Judith as an important resource for por- period, one in fair weather and
Leyster, Fifteenth Century Dutch celains and silver for the past 38 the other standing beneath an
painter) the series explores the years, Replacements Ltd has umbrella to suggest rain. All
adventures that Leyster has recently stepped into the market barometers the Sarasota, Fla.,
while surrounded by fine works of antique jewelry and watches. dealer offered were working prop-
of art. Stone was graciously shar- Amanda Womack said that she erly and indicated fair weather
ing her books with those who had had recently attended “Jewelry for the show.
children at the show, demonstrat- Camp,” an antique jewelry con-
ing that an early love of art will ference at the Newark Museum Frank’s Specialties of St Ste-
(N.J.), to speak on jewelry trends phen, Minn., displayed an eclectic
mix of Midcentury Modern, high-
Jeff Cohen – Chicago and Craig Evan Small – Los Angeles. lighted by a pair of German
design folding chairs seated at
McDonough Fine Art, Atlanta, Ga. the foot of the booth. “These
chairs are as old as Woodstock”
said Frank Mahlich, owner. Pur-
chased new in 1969, the red and
white flip top folding chairs were
paired with a matching table,
Murano glass lamp and reverse
painted picture to create a bold
vignette in colors of black, white
and red.

Lulu’s Vintage Lovelies of New
York City was in attendance with
a vibrant and eclectic mix of
clothing and accessories. Though
a veteran of the show circuit and
markets in New York City, this
was Lulu’s first time at the Balti-
more show. Excited to see what
the crowd would be shopping for,
a vast selection of styles to suit an
array of collecting interests were
available. Fingering through the
racks, designer labels popped:
Chanel, Pucci, Mossimo, Halston,
YSL, Cardin, Armani, LaRoche,
Cavali, Dolce & Gabbana, Burb-
erry, Miyaki and others. Vintage
finds included a luscious 1920s
velvet opera coat, 1950s day
dresses, coats and furs, evening
purses, hats and costume jewelry.

Gary Durow of Antique Cane
World, Okemos, Mich., has been
attending the show for many
years and was happy to show off
a few unusual examples of canes
and walking sticks. Glove-holder
canes in the form of dog heads
opened at the mouth to hold a
pair of gloves, and unique gadget

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Antique Legacy, Upland, Calif.

Loana Marina Purrazzo, San Francisco Ophir Gallery, Englewood, N.J.

Baltimore Summer Show

Nicolo Melissa Antiques and Art, New York City

Jeff Bergman Books, Fort Lee, N.J. Greg Pepin Silver, Denmark. Georg Jensen
silver objects, circa 1910s-30s by Johan
Rohde. Left to right: filigree swan-decorat-
ed covered sugar, king’s bowl and whale-
form sauce boat.

canes included a doctor’s cane, Show for the past ten years and Adair and Halligan Antiques, Arnold, Md.
sword cane, gun cane and an was excited to report that this Barometer Fair, Sarasota, Fla.
undertaker’s cane that opened to was his best year yet. He attrib- Crowds entering the Baltimore show on opening day.
expose a brass measure expand- uted part of his success to his
ing to an overall length of 6 feet, efforts inviting returning custom-
just enough to measure for a ers to the show.
proper coffin fitting.
The Baltimore Summer
Specializing in ancient antiqui- Show will return next year
ties and artifacts, Eaton Fine Art over Labor Day weekend,
of Winchester, Mass., exhibited a August 27-30, and will be cel-
diverse selection of fine objects. ebrating its milestone 40th
Egyptian fragments, religious ico- anniversary. For more infor-
nography, Classical period fig- mation at www.baltimoresum-
ures, cloisonné, ceramics, a Greek mershow.com or 561-822-5440.
amphora vase and an Asian Orientations Gallery, New
sandstone head were a few of the York City. Rare cloisonné
highlights. enamel vase depicting dry-
ing persimmons by Ando
Significant sales of fine art, sil- Jubei of Nagoya.
ver and notable antiques were
reported by many participants. The Linen Merchant, Walnut Creek, Calif.
Patricia Funt Antiques of New
Canaan, Conn., sold a rare mid- Lulu’s Vintage Lovelies, New York City
Nineteenth-Century Alexander
Roux chair previously exhibited
in the Metropolitan Museum of
Art; Philip Chasen Antiques of
Oyster Bay, N.Y., reported numer-
ous sales of Gallé, Daum and Tif-
fany glass; and Mark Antebi from
Atlanta Silver & Antiques of
Atlanta, Ga., sold Georg Jensen,
Buccelatti flatware, Tiffany hol-
lowware and Baltimore repousse
silver.

Christine Magne Antiquaire of
Philadelphia reported sales of
three remarkable paintings: “The
Annunciation” from the studio of
Gerard Seghers; Jesus in the des-
ert tempted by the devil attribut-
ed to Willem van Herp the Elder;
and a riverine landscape by Léon-
Victor Dupré.

David Allen Fine Arts of Arling-
ton, Va., sold a pair of Portuguese
silver reticulated lobsters, a
Sharp coin silver coffee urn, Wil-
liam Williams Alexandria coin
silver soup ladle and a Georgian
coffee set, among other items.
Harrington Antique Toys of Mid-
dle River, Md., surpassed expec-
tations as a first-time exhibitor,
selling two significant items: an
1880s squirrel and tree stump
mechanical bank and a circa 1906
Hubley royal circus cage toy. Jeff
Bergman Books of Fort Lee, N.J.,
has exhibited at the Baltimore

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Overview of McGraw private motorcycle collection.

‘Art On Two Wheels’ At Cultural Center Of Cape Cod

1967 XLR TT. Lance Weil from California raced this bike in David McGraw pictured on “Captain America,” the sequel bike built for Easy Rider: The
England and won 45 times. Its frame is from three different Ride Back.
Harley frames put together. Found as just the frame, which
is unique to this model, and believed to be Weil’s original. It All Robert M. Nash photos, over the world who love motor- except you because it’s not
took four years to restore this XLR TT with all original Courtesy of Cultural Center cycles and see them as beauti- going to appreciate. So, you
parts, including the tires. It’s entirely authentic. ful examples of ingenuity, artis- should really restore bikes.’ So,
1927 SMA Pea Shooter Road Racer. Road racing was uncom- of Cape Cod tic design and America’s love of when I came across this 1928
mon in the United States, so this very rare Pea Shooter SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASS. the open road.” Harley — they call it a ‘two can’
could have been used on a track. There are only a couple of — From September 20-Novem- — I bought it. And that one bit
these known to exist. The restoration took six years and ber 24, the Cultural Center of The exhibit will feature doz- me. And I started restoring
started with just the engine, the frame and the front end. Cape Cod will be filled with an ens of rare and unusual bikes, them. I usually work on four to
1936 EL Knucklehead. This was Harley-Davidson’s first extraordinary exhibit of Harley including a 1915 K Board five motorcycles at once, and it
true overhead valve street bike, complete with new motor Davidson motorcycles and Tracker, 1927 Pea Shooter, 1927 takes me years sometimes to
and frame. It was the first bike with four-speed transmis- motorcycle art from the collec- Hill Climber, 1928 JDH, 1936 finish a bike.”
sion and the first to incorporate the speedometer, instru- tion of David McGraw, who has El Knucklehead, 1949 Flat
ments and ignition switch on the dash. The “Holy Grail” of worked for decades to acquire Track, 1950 Panhead, 1966 Although the collection is full
1930s Harleys, it set the styling for Harleys until today. and restore iconic Harleys and CRS Scrambler, 1967 XLRT of unique machines, each dis-
1916 Board Tracker. This is an extremely rare bike. It is a other fine machines, including Lance Weil, 1968 Drag Bike, tinct from the next, there is a
single cylinder bike, which was introduced in an effort to some so rare that even Harley 1970 XRTT 750 Daytona common thread. “When I finally
slow racing down and prevent the injuries that had become Davidson does not own them. Roadracer, 1970 XLCH Land decided that I was going to con-
so common. Riders continued to want the bigger motor, The exhibit will be celebrated Speed Streamliner, a 2005 centrate on bikes for a collec-
which had twice the engine displacement, but the lighter with “Leather and Lace,” a spe- Destroyer Drag Bike and many tion,” McGraw says, “my father
1916 is still a great racing machine. cial event on Friday, September others. told me, ‘You’ve got to pick one
20, before opening to the public thing and try to be a little dis-
on Saturday, September 21. “The first bike I built from tinctive,’ … so I picked racing
“We’ve hosted hundreds of scratch,” says David McGraw, machines, because they have a
amazing exhibits since we who has selected the bikes for history and they’re hard to find.
opened in 2007, including rare the exhibit from his vast collec- Usually they’re thrown away.
Hollywood memorabilia and tion. “I restored antique cars for But I wanted my collection to
costumes and every kind of art a business, and I’d always loved be the full era, from start until
you can imagine,” says the Cen- motorcycles … so I decided I now, of Harley race bikes.”
ter’s executive director Robert would build one. It came out
Nash, “but this one will take beautiful, but then a friend When asked if he’s missing
the cake. We can’t wait to open said, ‘You know, you put all this anything, he smiles. “There’s
our doors to people from all effort into this thing, and it’s one that’s called the eight-valve
worthless to anybody else Harley, which is the Holy Grail.
Don’t have one of those.”
Art on Two Wheels Painting, “1936 EL Knucklehead” oil
painting by Scott Jacobs, commissioned by original owner His method, when he is restor-
of the bike. ing a bike, is both methodical
and thorough. “When I find
enough parts, I amass every-
thing I need to assemble the
bike … but before I restore it, I
fit everything, do the body
work, then take it all apart,
clean it up, paint and polish,
plating and then put it all
together again.”

Likewise, the artwork on the
walls during “Art on Two
Wheels” is from a collection
assembled with great care and
patience. “All the artwork, with
the exception of a few things, is
original artwork. I see things
over the years, and I barter or
buy all kinds of artwork and
memorabilia.”

The exhibit is sponsored by
the Yarmouth Tourism Fund,
Gatehouse Media, Cape Cod
Harley Davidson, and others.
Tickets for the exhibit are $10,
for full day admission.

The Cultural Center of Cape
Cod is at 307 Old Main Street. For
tickets or information, 508-394-
7100 or www.cultural-center.org.

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Boxborough Paper Town—

Paper, Book & Advertising Collectibles Show Sept. 21

BOXBOROUGH, MASS. — lore, folk music, foreign language, Also included are novelties, theatre, theology, trade cards, Admission is adults: $7 ($1 dis-
Flamingo Eventz presents Box- furniture, games, gardens and Olympic games, Pacifica, photo- trade catalogs, travel and explora- count with ad or website coupon),
borough Paper Town — the vin- horticulture, graphics, horses, his- graphs, photography, pochoir, tion, travel brochures, typography, young collectors 12-21: $4. There
tage paper, books and advertising toric documents, illustrated books, polar, pop-ups and moveable US coastal history, Vanity Fair is free parking.
collectibles show on Saturday, hunting, interior design, Japan, books, poetry, postcards, posters, prints, valentines, voyages, water-
September 21 at the Boxboro Judaica, letters, logbooks, manu- presentation copies, presidential colors, whaling, wine and yacht- The Boxboro Regency Hotel &
Regency Hotel & Conference scripts, maps, maritime, medicine, archives, press books, prints, ing. Conference Center is at 242
Center. Show hours are 9 am to 3 Middle East, Modernism, mili- Pulitzer Prize winners, psychede- Adams Place.
pm. tary, music, Native American, lia, puppetry, puzzles, railroad, These and many other special-
natural history, nautical, naval, reference, Revolutionary War, ties will be found at this event. For information, 603-509-2639
This is the original show where New York City, New York state, Russia, scholarly, science, science or www.flamingoeventz.com.
one can find all things paper — New Jersey. fiction, sports, sporting, technical,
from classic ephemera to books,
board games, postcards, advertis-
ing, classic vinyl and more. The
show features members of the
Southern New England Book-
sellers (SNEAB). Exhibitors from
across the Northeast will gather
to present an array of rare and
unusual old books, maps, post-
cards, autographs, prints, post-
ers, advertising and more.
Appraisals by John Bruno, star
of the PBS series Market War-
riors, and other guest appraisers
will be available from noon to 2
pm.

Exhibitor specialties include
advertising covers, African Ameri-
cana, Americana, architecture,
art, Art Deco, auctions, auto-
graphs, aviation, baseball, books,
bibles, black history, black power,
calendars, calling cards, Christ-
mas, circus, Civil War, cookbooks,
charts, children’s books, cocktails,
design, dogs, die cuts, documents,
engineering, engraving, ephem-
era, erotica, esoterica, fantasy,
fashion, fishing, Floridiana, folk-

School Of Visual Arts Presents ‘Look Both Ways’

NEW YORK CITY — School text and information influence nicate globally.
of Visual Arts presents “Look art, design, literature and On an intimately personal
Both Ways: The Illicit Liaison music. Bold typographic
Between Image and Informa- expression has become the cul- level, tattoos have assumed the
tion,” until September 21 at the tural currency of communica- atavistic power that religious
Chelsea Gallery. tion and the centerpiece of con- amulets once had to convey
nection. Objects and messages about ourselves, with
This exhibition brings togeth- experiences all around us now the immediate power of images
er a wide range of typographic contain an inscription, an and words. This dynamic is evi-
work from 60 individual art- impression or a point of view. dent today in all disciplines of
ists, including Jean-Michel Our bodies, clothing, public visual communications, reflect-
Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, Dave events, sports, politics and even ing the condition of our culture.
Eggers, Deborah Kass, Jenny the products we consume have
Holzer, Miranda July and Kim given people, by way of social School of Visual Arts, Chel-
Gordon. media and the internet, an sea, is at 601 West 26th Street,
instantaneous way to commu- 15th floor. For information,
“Look Both Ways” showcases 212-592-2145 or www.sva.edu.
the many ways in which words,

Heritage’s September 19
Online Only Sale Features
Masterworks From Asia’s Rising Artists

DALLAS — A selection of paintings, ink on Lin Tianmiao and Wang Gongxin, and Xiao Bo.
paper and oils from today’s Asian artists launch Two untitled artworks are from Gu Wenda’s ink
Heritage Auctions’ first Contemporary Asian Art
online-only auction, September 19. The sale’s 54 on paper from the series, “Mythos of Lost Dynas-
lots offer fresh-to-market artworks from private ties” — the first and the second ($6/8,000 each)
collections. The group leans toward desirable — and are evocative and special pieces from the
Chinese artists, such as Gu Wenda, Zeng Fanzhi, artist’s themes around traditional Chinese callig-
Gu Wenda (b 1955), Gu’s Phrase Series: raphy.
“Wind and Bamboo,” 2003, ink on paper, 37¾
by 35 inches ($6/8,000), is signed, titled and Zeng Fanzhi’s well-known expressionist tech-
dated in Chinese with two of the artist’s nique is represented in Untitled (Reclining Fig-
chopmarks. ure), 1998 ($5/7,000).

Two works by Zhang Dali exhibit the artist’s
graffiti-like approach, such as “Life is like Meteor
in Wild Universe” (pentaptych), 2007 ($4/6,000)
and his theme depicting the plight of the average
Chinese residents, such as “New People,” six
unique casts ($4/6,000). The set on offer is num-
bered from a series of 114 unique molds.

Other offerings include a complete portfolio
with 15 photographs from 2002 by Lin Tianmiao
& Wang Gongxin titled “Here? or There?”
($5/7,000). Artist Xiao Bo’s “Unchanged Land, No
Longer Beauty” (96 works with four accompany-
ing screens), 2009 ($4/6,000), is one of the artist’s
sensory-challenging, cutting-edge use of oil on
canvas with digital videos. The lot consists of four
works, each consisting of 24 paintings and a video
screen showing the 24 images in a streaming
loop.

Huang Yan’s arresting interpretation of Mari-
lyn Monroe as seen in “Chinese Landscape-M.
Monroe from the Celebrity Series,” 2009
($3/5,000) is an iconic portrait of the starlet with
an image of the Chinese landscape

The auction is now open on www.ha.com. For
further information, 877-437-4824.

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46 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — September 20, 2019 Compiled by Madelia Hickman Ring

Three Staten Island Monuments Conserved
Photos courtesy
NYC Parks Department The Hiker. Clarence T. Barrett Memorial. Neptune Fountain.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Within NYC semi-nude classical warrior figure on rett Park Zoo, also on Staten Island, maintenance of the extensive and irre-
Parks’ monuments and permanent art an elaborate marble pedestal decorat- commemorates Barrett at the site placeable public art collection in New
collection, there are 54 monuments on ed with reliefs. Major Clarence Tynan where he once operated a plant nurs- York City’s parks. The program is
Staten Island. As part of an ongoing stew- Barrett (1840-1906), part of a promi- ery responsible for the conservation or res-
ardship, NYC Parks’ Citywide Monu- nent Staten Island family, distin- toration of some 70 monument sites
ments Conservation Program (CMCP), a guished himself through careers in Neptune Fountain and has performed additional mainte-
public-private initiative, recently dedi- landscape architecture, sanitation Snug Harbor Cultural Center, nance at more than 120 locations, often
cated a summer’s day preserving three of engineering and the military. A on an annual basis. The program is
the more notable monuments on Staten descendant of early immigrants to the 1000 Richmond Terrace supported by individual, corporate,
Island’s North Shore. All three sculptures American colony, Barrett’s great- This fountain on the East Lawn of and foundation grants; the City Parks
were sensitively cleaned, with protective great-grandfather, Colonel James Bar- Snug Harbor Cultural Center depicts a Foundation is its fiscal sponsor. The
coatings renewed on the bronzes. rett, defended Concord, Mass., against heroic-sized Neptune figure atop a ser- program augments the efforts of a
These three sculptures are among the British troops during the Revolution- pent with his spear poised to strike. Its small parks crew which performs cycli-
many monuments throughout New York ary War. Born across the river in Rah- subject is appropriate for the 80-acre cal care of our monuments program on
City’s five boroughs that have received way, N.J., Barrett’s parents settled in site now known as Snug Harbor Cul- a year-round daily basis, weather per-
care this summer as part of the Citywide Richmond County when he was young. tural Center, but originally a home for mitting. Given that many procedures
Monuments Conservation Program, a retired seamen. The Neptune Fountain cannot be performed when the mean
conservation training initiative now in its Barrett studied landscape architec- was installed as a focal point for two temperatures drop below 40 degrees,
23rd season. Since its inception in 1997, ture until the outbreak of the Civil significant buildings, the Music Hall much of the work is seasonal, taking
the public-private partnership has War, when he signed with the 175th and the Randall Memorial (demolished place between April and November.
worked to preserve the city’s rich cultural New York Volunteers regiment. He long ago) when the grounds were land-
heritage and provide graduate-level worked his way up through the ranks scaped in the 1890s. Seeking to avoid cycles of renovation
apprentices with professional training and was eventually promoted to cap- In 1892, New York City’s J.W. Fiske and decline, the CMCP performs regu-
through hands-on work on the nation’s tain and aide-de-camp of the United Iron Works, a leading manufacturer of lar follow-up maintenance of previous-
leading collection of public art. States Volunteers. He earned the rank ornamental metalworks, cast the origi- ly conserved statuary, ensuring stable
of major after serving gallantly during nal piece in zinc and painted it to high aesthetic conditions. The success
The Hiker the Union siege of Mobile, Ala. appear bronze to keep costs low. As of the program has meant there are far
Tompkinsville Park early as 1874 Neptune figures appear fewer conservation needs, as conserved
45 Victory Boulevard Barrett was involved in the battle at in the Fiske catalogs, though the spe- works of art are then put on annual
Allen Newman’s stoic and rugged Richmond, Va., which signaled the end cific sculptor’s identity remains maintenance cycles, causing the pro-
“Hiker” statue honors the local soldiers of the war in 1865, after which he unknown. It was originally dedicated gram to evolve from a restoration to a
who served in the Spanish-American War returned to Staten Island, establish- in 1893. preservation mode. This is responsible
(1898-1902). Depicting a foot soldier ing himself as an expert in his chosen Over the years, the figure deteriorat- stewardship, avoiding cycles of decline
dressed in military fatigues, with a rifle fields of profession: landscape archi- ed, and Neptune lost his hands, an arm and revival in favor of keeping works
slung over his shoulder, the image (and tecture and sanitation engineering. and a foot. In 1994 a city capital proj- of art and commemorative monuments
nickname) is derived from the long Barrett was also eager to contribute to ect (with additional support from the in a more consistent state of structural
marches that the infantry endured in the public service, acting as Police Com- Municipal Art Society) stabilized the integrity and aesthetic appearance.
tropical Cuban climate and terrain. missioner for seven years and as original Neptune sculpture, which is
Fought primarily in Cuba and the Philip- Superintendent of the Poor for five now displayed indoors at the Visitors Since its inception, the program has
pines, the conflict pitted Cuban patriots, years. Center, and a replica in true bronze conserved more than 70 sculptures and
whom the United States supported in its was commissioned. This replica is provided full-scale, high-quality annu-
efforts to establish itself as a dominant Originally unveiled on November 11, based on original plans using historic al care for more than 100 additional
power in the Western hemisphere, 1915, just southeast of Borough Hall, photographs and wax casts from the sculptures and monuments. The pro-
against Spanish colonial power. The the monument by Sherry Edmundson original zinc monument. After being gram has also trained more than 120
United States defeated Spain, and after Fry (1879–1966) was given to the city recast by the Modern Art Foundry in seasonal conservation apprentice
seizing the territories of Puerto Rico, by Barrett’s widow, Anna Hutchings Queens, Neptune returned via the trainees selected from college-level
Guam, and the Philippines, emerged as a Barrett. The triangular base, inscribed Staten Island Ferry to a reconstructed and graduate programs in historic
true world power. with the words “Loyal, Honest, Brave spot at the site. The 1994 reconstruc- preservation, objects conservation, art
Several versions of “Hiker” monuments and True,” are carved with figures in a tion included rebuilding the original history and fine arts. The apprentices
exist across the country. This one, by Grecian-style processional, which cast iron fountain basin, replicating work for almost three months under
Allen G. Newman (1875-1940), was copy- relate to Barrett’s place in a long mili- long missing ornamental urns, updat- the direction of the program’s profes-
righted by the sculptor in 1904 and for a tary tradition. Displaced by street ing the electrical system and plumb- sional conservation staff. Many have
time served as the official monument of improvements and a bus shelter, the ing, and fabricating the ornamental gone on to find employment in the con-
the United Spanish War Veterans, one of monument was moved in 1945 to its lily flowers by hand. The surrounding servation field or enroll in graduate
the organizations that sponsored the present site at Major Barrett Trian- area was relandscaped and seating level programs subsequently.
Tompkinsville Park monument. One of gle, and the drinking fountain on the added to the site of a vibrant and
more than 20 Newman Hiker statues back of the monument was disconnect- evolving cultural center. Contributions to the Citywide Monu-
cast by J. Williams, Inc., a New York ed. ments Conservation Program may sup-
foundry, the pose — the nauralist style Citywide Monuments port general operations, special proj-
reminiscent of Newman’s teacher J.Q.A. In 1989 the Barrett Memorial was Conservation Program ects and monuments endowments.
Ward — is thought to be derived from a conserved with a grant from The There are 850 monuments in the New
famous 1899 image by noted American Lynne Robbins Steinman Foundation York City Parks collection, ranging Donations are payable to the City
Western artist Frederic Remington through the Municipal Art Society’s from commemorative markers to tri- Parks Foundation and should be sent
(1861-1909), then a war correspondent in Adopt-a-Monument Program. In 1997 umphal arches. Virtually all will to the Citywide Monuments Conserva-
Cuba. Newman “Hikers” are found in two Council Member Jerome X. O’Donovan receive care and attention each year, tion Program, The Arsenal, Room 20,
sizes: a 9-foot heroic version and this funded a renovation of the triangle, most by the NYC Parks citywide mon- Central Park, New York, NY 10065.
7-foot life-size version. which repaired its sidewalks, paths uments crew. In 1997, the CMCP was
The statue was dedicated in 1916 and and pavement. The Clarence T. Bar- launched with two initial goals: to aug- For additional information, 212-360-
stood in front of Staten Island Borough ment through private investment the 8143 or www.nycgovparks.org.
Hall, but being frequently hit by cars, the city’s care of its public art collection
statue was moved to its present location and to train the next generation of con-
in 1925. Here it has been the focal point servators.
for the community’s annual Memorial CMCP performs conservation and
Day and Veterans’ Day parades. Addi-
tional tablets, dedicated to the Daughters
of the American Revolution and those
who served in the Civil War and World
War I, have been installed on the pedes-
tal.
In 1998, the monument was conserved
by the City Parks Foundation Monu-
ments Conservation Program. The treat-
ment included cleaning, repatination and
applying a protective coating to the
bronze sculpture. The project was funded
in part by the American Express Compa-
ny, the Florence Gould Foundation and
the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.
Clarence T. Barrett Memorial
Barrett Triangle, at the
intersection of Bay and

Hyatt Streets
Sherry Edmundson Fry’s “Clarence
T. Barrett Memorial” depicts a bronze

September 20, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 47

Nye & Company Presents Collectors’ Passion Auction
September 18 Sale Will Feature Broad & Diverse Group Of Curated Treasures

The furniture pieces by George Nakashima (1905-1990) fea-
ture a walnut low table with free-form edge from the 1960s.

inlaid mahogany Federal ser- whimsical painted polyester
pentine sideboard made in sculpture by Niki de Saint-
Tiffany sterling silver coffee Baltimore between 1800 and Phalle (1930-2002), titled
pot in the Mooresque pat- 1820; a labeled William Fiske “Juggler Vase” (2000), signed,
tern, designed by Edward C. dressing mirror; monumental editioned and numbered. De
Moore and made by John C. girandole mirrors; and a cast Saint Phalle was a sculptor,
Moore for Tiffany. bronze sculpture by Leonard painter and filmmaker, one of
Baskin (1922-2000), titled the few female monumental Jean-Baptiste Corot (1796-1875) will be represented in the
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — A “Holocaust” and signed and sculptors. Other artists in the sale with this oil on canvas on panel painting titled “Prai-
Collectors’ Passion auction numbered “4/10.” auction will include Thomas ries sur le bord de la scarpe, pres Arras.”
featuring a broad and diverse Sully (1783-1872) and Jerome
group of curated treasures The fine art category will Kirk (b 1923). Other furniture in the auc- ed of objects that crossed all
from prominent estates and also feature two large-scale The furniture pieces by tion will include a Chippen- time periods and varied from
private collections will be con- paintings by John Thomas George Nakashima (1905- dale mahogany block-front decorative objects to utilitari-
ducted on Wednesday, Sep- Serres (1759-1825) depicting 1990) feature a set of six wal- slant-front desk (Massachu- an pieces. Some of it was
tember 18, by Nye & Compa- the “Battle of the Saintes,” nut conoid dining chairs and setts, circa 1760-80) and a bought overseas.
ny Auctioneers, online and in pitting the English Navy a walnut low table with free- Chippendale walnut and fig-
the firm’s gallery. The sale against the French, during form edge. Both are from the ured maple chest over draw- Nye & Company Auctioneers
will start promptly at 10 am. the day and at sunset. Serres 1960s. Nakashima was an ers (Pennsylvania, circa 1760- recently launched its new
About 700 lots will come up enjoyed great success. He American woodworker, archi- 90). Silver pieces will feature updated website (nyeandcom-
for bid. exhibited extensively at the tect and furniture maker. He a Tiffany sterling silver coffee pany.com). It allows clients to
Royal Academy and was the was a leading innovator of pot in the Mooresque pattern, bid directly on the site, sim-
The sale will be highlighted maritime painter to King Twentieth Century furniture designed by Edward C. Moore plifying and streamlining the
by Part II of the Myrna and George III. design and a father of the and made by John C. Moore process. The site also offers
Bernard Posner collection of American craft movement. for Tiffany; and an Indian sil- more access to the bidders,
silver and objets de vertu, a Jean-Baptiste Corot (1796- Nakashima frequently ver enameled and jeweled with online forms and pre-for-
selection of George Nakashi- 1875) will be represented in established close relation- spice box, Rajasthan, made in matted inquiry forms. Phone
ma furniture being offered for the sale with an oil on canvas ships with his earliest patrons the mid-Nineteenth Century. and absentee bids will also be
the first time since it was pur- on panel painting titled “Prai- and even wrote their names accepted.
chased in the 1960s, several ries sur le bord de la scarpe, on the boards personally Starting in the 1950s, Ber-
pieces of Americana from the pres Arras.” Corot was a piv- selected for the furniture nard and Myrna Posner had In-person previews will be
estate of Eric Martin Wunsch, otal figure in landscape paint- forms they were to become. an avid interest in sterling conducted weekdays, Septem-
items from the estate of Alice ing as well as a printmaker in Many pieces being sold from silver and works of art. Their ber 9-13, from 10 am to 4 pm,
Whitney Lorillard and a pri- etching. His vast output the collection and estates of taste ranged from pieces that and on Sunday, September 15,
vate Ohio collection. simultaneously references the Elayne and Monroe Weinstein were American and British to from noon to 4 pm.
Neoclassical tradition and indicate this collective and ones that were Chinese, Aus-
Objects of note include rare anticipates the plein-air inno- personal touch. tralian and Southeast Asian. Nye & Co is at 20 Beach
Eighteenth Century cast-iron vations of Impressionism. Their silver collection consist- Street. For more information,
firebacks and stove plates; an www.nyeandcompany.com or
Also up for bid will be a 973-984-6900.

Annenberg Space For Photography’s
10th Anniversary Celebration Continues

LOS ANGELES — Annen- States’ southern border — the curator of contemporary art at engaging opportunity for con-
berg Space for Photography exhibition delves into the long the Mint Museum in Charlotte, templation — both physically
explores the creation and use history of building walls and N.C. and emotionally — these walls
of walls over centuries and defining territories. shine a light on the difficult
across civilizations with its The exhibition features more emotions that face individuals
new exhibition, “Walls: Defend, The exhibit is divided into six than 70 artists, including Carol every day.
Divide and the Divine.” The sections: Delineation, Defense, Guzy, Moises Saman, Shan
show also includes the com- Deterrent, The Divine, Decora- Wallace, Banksy, JR, John “Light the Barricades” three
panion interactive public art tion and The Invisible. In each Moore, Marina Abramovic and separate lightboxes will ulti-
installation “Light the Barri- section, the work of photogra- Tanya Aguiniga. Many of these mately be presented together
cades,” located at three sepa- phers and artists — who have featured photographers and as one installation at the Photo
rate locations around the city, trained their eye on walls of all artists will be included in a Space in Century City for the
before coming together for pre- kinds throughout the world — new, original documentary duration of “Walls: Defend,
sentation on the plaza just out- will examine their architectur- commissioned by the Annen- Divide and the Divine” from
side the Photo Space for the al role in society and the effects berg Foundation exclusively October 5 to December 29.
duration of the “Walls” exhibit. they have on the people who for the exhibition.
live near them. The section Annenberg Space for Photog-
Opening October 5, the main meanings overlap and change “Light the Barricades” is the raphy is at 2000 Avenue of the
exhibition examines the artis- over time, much like the walls Annenberg Space for Photogra- Stars. For more information,
tic, social and political use of themselves — erected for one phy’s first foray into public art. www.annenbergphotospace.org
walls throughout history. From reason, their appearance and Through September 22, the or 213-403-3000.
the Berlin Wall and Jerusa- use are altered and modified, walls will be installed at three
lem’s Western Wall, to the reflecting the civilizations that locations across Los Angeles —
Great Wall of China — as well have grown and evolved the Annenberg Community
as barriers built in India, Nige- around them. The show is Beach House in Santa Monica,
ria, Uzbekistan, Northern Ire- curated by Dr Jen Sudul Grand Park in downtown Los
land and along the United Edwards, the chief curator and Angeles and the Natural His-
©Ami Vitale tory Museum of Los Angeles
County in Exposition Park.

The installation consists of
three 8-by-27-foot solar-pow-
ered walls illuminated from
within (similar to a photogra-
pher’s lightbox) at all hours
and features a fable on one
side and a station for visitor
reflection on the other. Created
by Candy Chang (the artist
behind the popular “Before I
Die” public art project) and
James A. Reeves, “Light the
Barricades” was inspired by
the I Ching, one of the oldest
Chinese texts. Each wall will
feature a word in large text
that represents an emotional
barrier: Resentment, Judg-
ment and Doubt. Offering an

48 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — September 20, 2019

Top A Flock With Attitude
Picks:
At times, it’s a worthy exercise to try to personify a collection, imagining what they would say to one another when their owner isn’t around.
Would they be nice to each other on the shelf? Would they judge each other on their looks, like we do? Twenty-six birds, two ruffled-collar
dogs, two face jugs, a creature and a mantel clock form the Andrew Furer and Elle Douglas Collection of Martin Brothers works, which
approaches the block at Rago this September. They are of course aesthetically magnificent, and some of these birds even appear like they
would be nice to have around as friends — like the groupings of two or more nuzzling their heads against one another on a single base — you
By Greg Smith can tell they’ve developed interpersonal skills. But the solitary birds? There’s one or two in there that look dumbly happy, but for the others,
those with their head tilted to the side and the tightened eyes, all I feel is their searing disappointment. These birds are on the cusp of a
high-pitched critique and you’re not going to enjoy what they have to say. It’ll be quite harsh and personal, cutting through your heart in a way only a bird can. Together
they form the judge and the jury singing at once a great chorus of criticism. Squawk this and squawk that, you wouldn’t be able to get a word in. Perhaps they’d be ben-
eficial to have on your work desk. Though if you’re interested in buying them, it should be pretty easy to get past all of that, as they don’t actually talk.

SKINNER INC RAGO CARLSEN GALLERY INC
September 17 September 22
Lot 107 September 21-22 Lot 139
Marilyn Cooperman Designed Pendant/ Lot 22 Gorham 1854 Coin And Sterling Tea And

Brooch Robert W. Martin (1843-1923); Coffee Service
Martin Brothers
Large 18K gold and sterling silver, citrine and cul- In original mahogany case, seven pieces,
tured pearl, designed as a paisley set with citrines Tall and fine bird tobacco jar, England, 1900. approximately 218 ozt.
Salt-glazed stoneware, ebonized wood. Estimate: $5/10,000
and pearls, 41.2 dwt, signed. On base: 13¾ inches high.
Estimate: $4/6,000 Estimate: $50/75,000

HERITAGE JEFFREY S. EVANS NYE & CO
September 19-21 September 18
September 21-22 Lot 1478 Lot 151
Lot 43034 Log Cabin Covered Marmalade/Pickle Jar Cast Iron The Prussian Grenadiers

William Henry Harrison: Unique Large Amber, Central Glass Co., circa 1884, Stoveplate
Quilt With Equestrian Bandana 6¾ inches high.
Eighteenth Century, Buck County, Penn., left plate,
Cotton quilt featuring a 26-by-26-inch red cotton Estimate: $500-$1,000 24½ by 26 inches. From the collection of Eric Martin
bandana showing Harrison on horseback, surround-
ed by vignettes of notable events in his career. The Wunsch, New York City.
Estimate: $2/4,000
balance of the quilt is composed of 8½-inch
squares with identical designs done in pink and
light red. Completely handmade, 88 by 96 inches.

Current Bid: $750

SARATOGA AUTO HINDMAN MORPHY
AUCTION September 19
Lot 299 September 24-25
September 20-21 An 18K Gold And Pearl-Mounted Lot 1287
Lot 125
Agate Bowl Henry Hart Presto Cast Iron
1936 Ford Phaeton Deluxe Mechanical Bank
Measuring 1-7/8 by 7¾ by 5½ inches.
221 cid flathead engine produces 85 hp, Estimate: $2/4,000 Place a 25¢ piece inside the bank. Place a penny in
three-speed manual transmission. The exterior the slot and look through the viewer. It appears as
is black with a tan, cloth soft top and features though the penny has changed into a 25¢ piece. Pull

saddle-colored leatherette bench seats. the lever and the penny drops into the bank.
Estimate: $38/40,000 Estimate: $30/60,000

September 20, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 49

Beattie To Conduct September 16
Estates Auction In Seabrook, N.H.

A selection of pottery on offer.

Among the jewelry highlight is an antique “It is a very eclectic sale — exquisite gold lorgnette.”
gold lorgnette. Nineteenth Century Chinese robe from a Chinese robe of the 1880s There is a listing and photos at
to Marblehead Pottery, as well
SEABROOK, N.H. — After estates sale on Monday, Septem- on September 16,” said Beattie. as a large collection of beautiful w w w. a u c t i o n z i p . c o m / l i s t -
clearing out numerous estates ber 16, at Trinity Parish Hall, “We are still picking up and Inuit art carvings from a Massa- ings/3329365.html.
across southern New England beginning at 5 pm. organizing, so check in often as chusetts collector,” he added.
over the summer, auctioneer Ed we update photos and our list- “There is something for every- Trinity Parish Hall is on Route
Beattie has scheduled a fall “We have been busy this sum- ing. one in this sale, including jewel- 1, 103 Lafayette Road. There
mer, so we have really good stuff ry and artwork, as well as very will be a preview on the day of
interesting smalls, such as an sale, Monday, September 16,
from 3 to 5 pm.

For information, 603-770-9878.

Barnes Foundation Expands Virtual Reality Program

PHILADELPHIA — The Project Home, among others. reach and impact of our virtual many diverse communities.” group discussion about the
Barnes Foundation has With early stage support from reality program throughout In the program’s pilot phase, experience.
announced an expansion of its Philadelphia. Our collaboration
virtual reality (VR) program fol- the Barra Foundation in 2017 to with the Free Library of Phila- educators brought VR headsets Each program participant
lowing a successful pilot phase, test the approach, the Barnes delphia, and now with an to five local libraries each week receives an Art for All Commu-
which kicked off last year in col- developed virtual reality head- expanded list of community for participants to see and nity Pass, offering free admis-
laboration with the Free Library sets, which recreate the Barnes’s partners, is a natural extension learn about the Barnes collec- sion for one year to foster long-
of Philadelphia. To serve a wider art galleries and allow individu- of Dr Albert C. Barnes’s commit- tion through a guided virtual term engagement with the
and more diverse audience, the als to virtually explore the col- ment to education and providing experience in their own neigh- Barnes. In 2018, 80 percent of
program is expanding from five lection. The headsets are part of access to art for the enrichment borhood. After their virtual field trip participants were first-
to 62 sites, including senior cen- an educational program of society,” says Val Gay, deputy experience, each participant time visitors, and 14 percent
ters, parks and recreation cen- designed to engage Philadel- director for audience engage- and a guest were invited to join had not been to the Barnes in
ters, and select K-12 schools phians in areas where access to ment & chief experience officer. a field trip to the Barnes. These more than two years.
throughout Philadelphia, as the Barnes may pose geographic “We look forward to introducing fully escorted visits began at
well as Barnes community part- hurdles or where there are fewer new audiences to the Barnes col- the neighborhood libraries, The Barnes Foundation is at
ners Taller Puertorriqueño, Peo- opportunities to participate in lection and deepening our rela- with transportation to and 2025 Benjamin Franklin Park-
ple’s Emergency Center and the city’s cultural offerings. tionships with Philadelphia’s from the Barnes provided, and way. For additional information,
concluded with lunch and a www.barnesfoundation.org or
“We are excited to expand the 215-278-7200.

Sept. 15 Is Next Andrew Jones Estates & Collections Auction

Diminutive Chinese Ming dynasty rectangular gilt and red Salvador Dali’s Biblia Sacra (Luxus Edition),
lacquered altar table, 5 inches tall ($6/8,000). Milan: Rizzoli Editions, 1967. Five folio volumes,
signed by publisher on justification page. 105 full
LOS ANGELES — Fall is Qing Court: Reflections of a page color lithographs ($6/9,000).
nearly here, and so is Andrew Dynasty Through its Art.”
Jones Auctions’ next DTLA
collections and estates auc- Asian ceramics will be high- Roman marble bust of Emperor Vitellius after
tion, slated for Sunday, Sep- lighted by a Song dynasty the Grimani Vitellius, with an overall height of
tember 15, to be conducted carved Cizhou-style meiping 19 inches ($15/20,000).
online and in the gallery at vase ($8/12,000). Paintings
10:30 am. Internet bidding will feature an autumn land- Sale Includes 500-Plus Lots Of Asian Works Of Art,
will be available on two online scape oil on board by Tianci Su
platforms. (1922-2006) ($1/1,500). Books & Manuscripts, Fine Art, Antiques & More.
The sale will include more
than 500 lots of Asian works of Asian works of art will also manuscripts, proofs, working lecting, with Eighteenth and ($2,5/3,500).
art, books and manuscripts, feature embroideries, furni- sketches, contracts, documents Nineteenth Century furniture, A selection of Arts and Crafts
fine art, antiques, modern ture, porcelains, jade and and copies of all of his books porcelain, paintings and acces-
design, antiquities, rugs and hardstone carvings, books, ($1/1,500). sories. A convertible Regency furnishings from a Pasadena,
vintage finds. paintings, bamboo brush pots, mahogany writing desk with Calif., collection, including a
“We have so many great auc- scrolls, a six-piece silver cock- A hand-colored map of Mid- lacquer firescreen ($400/600) pair of Gustav Stickley arm-
tions lined up this fall,” said tail set, Meiji shibiyama pan- dlesex from John Speed’s 1646 will cross the block, as will a chairs ($400/600) and a War-
company president Andrew els, furniture and more. atlas, from a private Holly- pair of English watercolors of ren Hile Studio library table
Jones. “Some are new themed wood collector ($500/700), is a bucolic scenes with cows by ($400/600), are highlights.
events, some are popular Books and manuscripts will great bit of Seventeenth Cen- Henry Hillier Parker (1858- Steuben glass sculptures from
mixed genre. I’m excited for run gamut, from the complete tury cartography. A Continen- 1930) ($400/600). the estate of estate of Marion
the season and excited to be Luxus edition of Salvador tal repoussé silverplate The sale includes a collection Scharffenberger feature the
kicking it off with this fantas- Dali’s Biblia Sacra, pulled mounted leather form folio box of 18 Timothy Richards plaster 18K gold and glass Pillar of
tically eclectic DTLA collec- from the estate of Marion with photographs by Joseph architectural models high- the Griffins, designed by
tions and estates sale.” Scharffenberger in Rolling Kunzfeld (1842-1915) to honor lighted by models of the Pazzi George Thompson ($1,2/1,800).
The auction will feature an Hills, Calif. ($6/9,000); to a Gustav Winterholler, mayor Chapel and the Palais Royal
array of Asian works of art, limited edition copy of Virginia Brunn ($800-$1,200) is one of ($600/800). Antiquities and Previews will be conducted in
including Chinese pieces, such Woolf ’s essay “A Room of One’s many lots being offered from works after the antique are led the gallery Thursday through
as a Ming dynasty red and gilt Own” (1929), which was issued the collection of the McNally by a Roman marble bust of Saturday, September 12-14,
lacquered altar table in advance of the first edition Company Antiques in Rancho Emperor Vitellius after the from 10 am to 5 pm each day.
($6/8,000), which was included ($2/3,000). Santa Fe, Calif. Grimani Vitellius ($15/20,000)
in the Joslyn Museum’s 2008 and a sea-encrusted Roman The firm’s gallery is at 2221
exhibition “Elegance of the Another highlight of the cat- The estate of Richard E. Fag- terracotta amphora South Main Street in downtown
egory is the archive of award- gioli from northern California Los Angeles. For information,
winning children’s book illus- is an example of historic col- www.andrewjonesauctions.com
trator Leonard Lubin, which or 213-748-8008.
includes original watercolors,

50 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — September 20, 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.

Deva Sculptures Are King Table Brings Expansive Price Maine Redware Jar Stands Tall
At Kodner Auction At Hudson Valley Auctioneers At Casco Bay’s Inaugural Sale
BEACON, N.Y. — It was Hudson Valley Auc- FREEPORT, MAINE — At its inaugural
DANIA BEACH, FLA. — A pair of large, impres- tioneers’ first online-only auction on August 26, antiques and art auction on September 8, Casco
sive Japanese polychrome bronze and metal and it was led by a clean Theodore Alexander Bay Auctions saw one of its standout lots, a Nine-
sculptures, models of Deva (King) of Buddhism, Althorp Patent Jupe table, a round expansion teenth Century redware jar, leap over its
sold for $9,075 at Kodner’s August 28 auction of dining room table in mahogany with eight pull- $250/450 estimate and land at $1,323. From
estate jewelry, art and collectibles. The sculptures out sections (shown), which finished at $2,625. Maine, circa 1820-50, the jar stood 8½ inches
measure 58½ inches high and are on top of a Another interesting moment came when a lot of high and measured 4½ inches at the rim. “My
67-inch platform base. For information, www.kod- five vintage Grateful Dead posters crossed the first sale featured more than 250 lots and includ-
ner.com or 954-925-2550. block at $2,500. For information, www.hudson- ed property from a New England museum,” said
valleyauctioneers.com or 845-480-2381. auctioneer Andrew Davis. For information, 207-
370-4746 or www.cascobayauctions.com.

Victorian Games Table With Secret Pierrot Pens His Way to $33,600 Washington Crossing The Delaware
Trove Leads At CHICAGO — Potter & Potter’s August 29 Painting Excels At Trout Auction
automata auction featured the Michael Kam
Flannery’s Estate Services Auction collection of world-class automata as well as FREDERICK, MD. — At Trout Auction’s estate
PINE BUSH, N.Y. — At Flannery’s Estate Ser- eye-catching selections of kinetic art, puppets auction on September 7, a painting, “Washing-
vices auction on August 26, a Nineteenth Century and associated objects. Automatons from pre- ton Crossing the Delaware Christmas Eve,
games table with loads of period gaming pieces mier manufacturers in the form of clowns, Pier- 1776” (Edward Hicks), which had been relined,
found in the drawers sold for $1,265. “The games rots and performers took center stage at this sold for $149,000. Selling for the White estate of
table had an interesting lock mechanism where event. A circa 1975 Swiss Pierrot Writing Frederick, the entire auction was “spectacular,”
drawers could not open unless you press a special automaton (shown) made by Michel Bertrand according to the firm’s Martha T. Strawsburg,
button underneath,” Marianne Flannery, owner, was the top lot in the sale, earning $33,600. A “with stoneware and Shenandoah pottery sell-
said. She found the gaming pieces all tucked into mid-1980s Musical Gymnast with Two Chairs ing extremely well.” For information, 301-898-
the drawers, including a period backgammon set, example — also by Bertrand — elevated to 9899 or www.troutauctions.com.
checkerboard set and candlesticks that all fit into $26,400 and a late 1800s Lambert Pierrot on the
the drawers. For information, www.flannerysesta- Moon automaton sent collectors into orbit —
teservices.com or 845-744-2233. also selling for $26,400. For information, www.
potterauctions.com or 773-472-1442.

Rare Steve Jobs-Signed ‘Toy Story’ Poster East Coast Painting Leads At Camille Faure Art Nouveau Vase Blossoms
Sells for $31,250 West Coast House At Showplace

LOS ANGELES — A Pixar Animations Stu- ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Leading Michaan’s NEW YORK CITY — On September 8, Auc-
dios poster featuring Toy Story characters Buzz Auctions’ September 7 sale was a painting of tions at Showplace presented choice selections
Lightyear and Woody and signed by the firm’s New York City by Canadian-American artist of fine art, furniture, silver, jewelry and decora-
co-founder Steve Jobs sold for $31,250 on Ernest Lawson (1873-1939). The painting, which tive arts from New York City estates. Leading
August 29 at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. It was brought $72,000 from a phone bidder, generated the sale was a Camille Faure (1874-1956) for
just the second Jobs poster to be auctioned. In interest from bidders on both coasts, who easily Limoges Art Nouveau enamel on copper vase
2017, a 1992 Jobs-signed Networld Expo poster pushed it past its estimate of $30/50,000. The with a peony flower motif, which sold at the top
in San Francisco sold for $19,640. Jobs signed work had been included in the 1915 National of its estimate for $4,200. With a bas-relief
the poster sometime after 1995, when Toy Story, Academy of Design exhibition, where it was pur- enameled peonies motif with gold enamel
the first computer-animated feature film, chased by Mrs James J. Goodwin of New York accents on a plum ground copper vase, the piece
debuted. Jobs’ autographs are arguably the rar- City and later, Los Altos, Calif. The family of the was signed “C. Faure. / Limoges — France,” circa
est and most difficult celebrity signature to painting’s seller had acquired it when they 1925, and stood 11¾ inches high. For informa-
find. A recent survey found that there are fewer acquired the Goodwin house. For information, tion, www.nyshowplace.com or 212-633-6063,
than ten Jobs autographed items known. The 510-740-0220 or www.michaans.com. extension 808.
poster measures 24 by 36 inches and was signed
with a black fiber-tip marker. For information,
www.natedsanders.com or 310-440-2982.

September 20, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 51

Hermès Himalayan May Top Heritage Auctions Sept. 22

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — classic Birkin and Kelly styles One of the bags in a lovely shade of purple This Hermès 30cm Himalayan Niloticus
A Hermès Himalayan Birkin is including a 35cm matte ame- is this Hermès 35cm matte amethyst Niloti- crocodile Birkin bag with palladium hard-
expected to earn top-lot honors thyst Niloticus crocodile Birkin cus crocodile Birkin bag with palladium ware ($80/100,000) is a collector’s piece,
in Heritage Auctions’ Autumn bag with palladium hardware hardware ($30/40,000) designed to resemble the beautiful snow-
luxury accessories auction Sep- ($30/40,000), a crocus alligator capped Himalaya mountains.
tember 22 at Heritage’s 9478 Kelly pochette bag with gold
West Olympic Boulevard galler- hardware ($22/28,000) and a
ies. 25cm violet Niloticus lizard
Birkin bag with palladium
The Hermès 30cm Himalayan hardware ($20/24,000).
Niloticus crocodile Birkin bag
with palladium hardware One style that adds a casual,
($80/100,000) is a true collec- fun element to any collection is
tor’s piece, designed to resemble denim, many of which can be
the beautiful snow-capped found in this auction, such as a
Himalaya mountains. Hermès limited edition 35cm
black evercalf leather & denim
“Himalayans are extremely shadow Birkin bag with palla-
rare and are the pinnacle of any dium hardware ($12/16,000)
Hermès collection, only offered and a Hermès 40cm fauve Bar-
to VIP clients,” Heritage Auc- enia leather and denim hac bag
tions luxury accessories direc- with palladium hardware
tor Diane D’Amato said. “Get- ($8/10,000).
ting the skin that color entails
an arduous dye process and is Three other top lots are just
very hard to achieve, which is the tip of the mountains — a
part of the reason why these Hermès 35cm bougainvillea
bags represent the highest level porosus crocodile Birkin bag
of Hermès craftsmanship.” with gold hardware
($40/50,000), a Hermès 35cm
A Hermès 28cm Himalayan shiny black porosus crocodile
Niloticus crocodile plume bag Birkin bag with gold hardware
with palladium hardware ($35/45,000) and a Hermès
($45/65,000) boasts the same 30cm havane porosus crocodile
striking coloring. Birkin bag with palladium
hardware ($30/45,000).
The auction includes a selec-
tion of exquisite handbags done Previews are September
in various shades of purple, a 19-22, with a reception on Sun-
rich jewel-tone enjoying a surge day prior to the 3 pm start. For
of popularity heading into the more information, www.ha.com,
fall. Among the choices are sev- 877-437-4824 or 310-492-8600.
eral options from Hermès in its

Americana Folk Art Table
Tops Woody Auction

DOUGLASS, KAN. —
An Americana 35-star
flag folk art table was
the top lot at Woody
Auction on September
7; after strong bidding
online and in the gal-
lery, the circa 1860s
table sold to an inhouse
bidder from Pennsylva-
nia at $18,000, hammer
price. From the James
R. and Barbara A. Mill-
er Americana collection
of Colorado, there was
no buyer’s premium, as
the buyer was in the
gallery. Made circa
1860s, the 31-inch-tall table is solid wood and has a three-com-
partment drawer. On the face of the drawer, two carved dueling
pistols and a pyramid of ammunition are attached. Inside the
drawer is the signature “Made & Designed by F. Wedin, Roxbury,”
presumably a piano maker from Massachusetts during that time
period. The top of the table highlights a carved, inlaid and paint-
ed flag with 35 stars, symbolizing West Virginia’s statehood on
June 20, 1863, at the height of the Civil War. “The workmanship
of this piece is stunning,” Jason Woody, auctioneer, said. The table
is nearly identical to an unsigned 13-star flag table that sold at
Sotheby’s in New York City. A full review of the auction will
appear in an upcoming issue.

52 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — September 20, 2019

Liverant Lecture Series Clark Art To Host Lectures
‘Auctions, Consignment, September 17 & 25
WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. — rich and complex quality rath-
Dealers’ Sept. 21 The Clark Art Institute er than as anathema to being.
Research and Academic Pro-
Chippendale walnut side chair, COLCHESTER, CONN. — Nathan Liverant and Son gram’s fall 2019 class of Clark On September 25, at 6 pm,
Newport, R.I., 1755-75 Antiques will present “Auctions, Consignment, Dealers: Fellows is presenting a series Anthony Grafton presents
How to buy. How to sell” on Saturday, September 21, from of free lectures through “Images in the Margins:
2 to 4 pm, at its shop at 168 South Main Street. Learn the December in the Clark’s audi- Renaissance Readers Draw the
ins and outs of both purchasing and selling through vari- torium in the Manton Research Meanings of their Texts.” Edu-
ous avenues, including how it works and what to expect. Center at 5:30 pm. All events cated Renaissance readers
are free and open to the public. went through their texts pen
The forum is part of Nathan Liverant and Son’s ongoing in hand, underlining passages,
educational series and is free and open to the public. On Tuesday, September 17, at adding references and short
Forums are appropriate for the interested beginner, expert 5:30 pm, Beinecke Fellow summaries and interpreting or
collector and everyone in between. No reservations are Jared Sexton’s talk, “Basic responding to the text. Most
required, and light refreshments will be served featuring Black,” considers what would marginalia were written notes,
Cato Corner cheeses. happen, theoretically and but scholars also made draw-
practically, if all colors were ings of many kinds. Grafton
For more information, www.liverantantiques.com or 860- reimagined and reenvisioned presents some of this work and
537-2409. as blackness in the most argues that it often, though
expansive sense. The lecture not always, had an interpreta-
Luxe Miami Show To Launch Feb. 6–9 challenges individuals to tive purpose.
At The Miami Expo Center address all difference — in the
visual field and beyond — as The Clark is at 225 South
the differentiation of black- Street. For more information,
ness and to see non-being as a www.clarkart.edu or 413-458-
2303.

Harvard Historical Society
Barn Tour September 28

MIAMI, FLA. — The Luxe culture, glass, silver, ceramics thing from antiques to luxury HARVARD, MASS. — Harvard musicians and local actors,
Miami Show, produced by Luxe and more. home décor pieces. Our exhibi- Historical Society’s “Barn to bringing the varied histories
Events, will launch its inaugu- tors are very enthusiastic about Barn” tour will take place from behind these barns to life.
ral show at the Miami Expo The new show is focused on the new concept and are saving 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Sep-
Center on February 6–9. Com- growing the interior design their best pieces for this event, tember 28. The tour includes A closing reception from 4 to 6
bining more than 125 exhibi- guest list, the international and so discovering what they are all food samples and beverage tast- pm at the General Store, One
tors, experts, antiques, luxury domestic audience and exhibi- going to exhibit is going be to ings where attendees can enjoy Still River Road, will have com-
home décor and garden dis- tors. In order to raise the bar of extremely exciting.” treats from local chefs, orchards plimentary offerings of small
plays, the show aims to be the the standard shows, Luxe and vintners. Offerings include bites and a range of beverages
ultimate destination for new Events will incorporate a lineup The Luxe Miami Show will baked goods, cheese, honey, for purchase.
and ardent antiques collectors of entertainment, as well as feature two halls to create an maple syrup and locally made
and those seeking design inspi- interactive and educational opportunity for dealers to exhib- wine. Tickets are $55 and can be
ration. seminars that will have both it in Florida during the height of purchased online at www.har-
industry and mass appeal. season at an affordable cost. Artwork by local artisans vardhistory.org or send check
This event will feature domes- include a stone carver, wood mailed to Harvard Historical
tic and international dealers President and chief executive General admission show dates carver, metal artisan, stained Society, PO Box 542, Harvard,
showcasing a selection of furni- officer Andrea Canady said, are February 6-8 11 am to 7 pm, glass artisan, quilter, spinner MA 01451. Ticket pickup details
ture, art, sculpture and objects “The first edition of this show and February 9, 11 am to 6 pm. and fine art painters. Watch live will be sent to you.
alongside jewelry, textiles, horti- promises to have an incredible demonstrations of their craft.
lineup of dealers selling every- For additional information, Harvard Historical Society is
www.luxeshowevents.com. Entertainment includes live at 215 Still River Road. For
Gore. performances by professional information, 978-456-8285 or
www.harvardhistory.org.
The exhibition, organized by
Whitney To Present Elisabeth Sussman and David New Deal Artist James
Joselit, with Kelly Long, will fill Daugherty’s Abstract Art
Rachel Harrison’s the museum’s fifth-floor galleries From 1950s-60s
First Full-Scale Survey through January 12.
STAMFORD, CONN. — The well-known Connecticut artist,
Rachel Harrison lives and James Daugherty (1887-1974), is historically important to
works in New York City. Her Stamford from the figurative murals he painted in the 1930s
Rachel Harrison, “Alexander the Great,” 2007. Wood, chick- work has appeared in two Whit- New Deal era for the music room of the high school and for the
en wire, polystyrene, cement, acrylic, mannequin, Jeff Gor- ney Biennials, in 2002 and 2008, public housing project called Fairfield Court. The murals for
don waste basket, plastic Abraham Lincoln mask, sunglass- and her work was also included the latter were stripped from the walls and not a trace of them
es, fabric, necklace, and two unidentified items, 87 by 91 by in “America Is Hard to See,” the has ever been found. They are known only from photographs.
40 inches. The Museum of Modern Art, New York City; Com- Whitney’s inaugural exhibition in The high school murals were also torn from the walls during a
mittee on Painting and Sculpture Funds, 2007; courtesy the its downtown home in 2015. renovation but were mostly saved by an attentive student.
artist and Greene Naftali, New York City. —Jean Vong photo Today one of these murals may be seen at the library of UConn
The Whitney Museum of Ameri- Stamford, another at the Ferguson Library and a third one in
NEW YORK CITY — Since the olives, remote controls, NASCAR can Art is at 99 Gansevoort the Media Center of the high school. A fourth mural, “The
early 1990s, Rachel Harrison (b paraphernalia and a restaurant Street. For additional informa- World Outside,” will be installed at the Tully Center.
1966) has combined pop-cultural, meal appear in configurations tion, 212-570-3600 or www.whit- In addition to his work as a muralist, Daugherty was a
political and art-historical refer- that open up simultaneous and ney.org. renowned book illustrator and author and was also an impor-
ences in her work, creating a dis- unexpected layers of meaning. In tant modernist artist. He is recognized as one of the first
tinctive visual language that is her practice, Harrison brings  American artists to paint abstract art based upon the interac-
multilayered and full of mordant together the breadth of art histo- tions of color. These works, which date from 1913 to 1920, are
wit. “Rachel Harrison Life Hack” ry, the impurities of politics and in the collections of museums such as Yale, the Museum of
is the first full-scale survey to the artifacts of pop and celebrity Modern Art, the Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian. Begin-
track the development of Harri- culture, conjuring unexpected, ning in 1953, Daugherty returned to abstract art and until the
son’s career over the past 25 wryly humorous combinations end of his life he devoted much of his creative energy to mak-
years, assembling approximately and atmospheres that suggest ing abstract paintings
100 works, including sculptures, allegories of the contemporary and pastels. The exhi-
photographs, drawings and United States. A remarkable cast bition “New Deal Art-
installations, ranging in date of characters appear in her work, ist James Daugherty:
from 1991 to the present. ranging from Amy Winehouse to Abstract Art, The
Abraham Lincoln, Mel Gibson to Interaction of Color:
Harrison’s complex works incor- Marcel Duchamp, David Bowie to Work from the 1950-
porate everything from consumer Angela Merkel, Hannah Wilke to 60s,” at the Mayor’s
goods to cement, with objects Buckethead and Bo Derek to Al Gallery through
both made and found. Cans of November 4, will show

about 40 of these late
abstractions from the
estate of the artist.
The Mayor’s Gallery
is in Stamford’s Gov-
ernment Building at
888 Washington Bou-
levard, 10th floor. The
gallery hours are
Monday to Friday
from 9 am to 4 pm.
Parking is available
onsite. Handicap
accessible. For infor-
 Courtesy the Mayor’s Gallery. mation, 203-858-3082.

September 20, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 53

‘Nineteen Nineteen’ Celebrates Huntington Centennial

SAN MARINO, Calif.— “Nineteen Nine- the trust document on August 30, 1919, George R. Watson, Portrait of Henry Huntington entertained members of the
teen,” the major exhibition of the Centen- which would transform their property into E. Huntington on Loggia of San prestigious New York Authors Club at his
nial Celebration at the Huntington a public institution, the United States and Marino Residence, April 1919; print- Fifth Avenue home. At that exclusive
Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gar- Europe began their long recovery from ed 1927. Gelatin silver print, 22 by 18 event, he shared 35 of the treasures in
dens, will open on September 21, demon- World War I. 3/4 inches. The Huntington Library, which, according to his librarian, “he took
strating a pivotal year in world history Art Collections, and Botanical Gar- especial pride.” The tantalizing selection
with about 275 objects drawn from the Henry Huntington was once asked dens. offered the merest taste of the bibliograph-
museum’s holdings. The exhibition, on whether he planned to write an autobiog- Move and Build, drawn from the millions ic cornucopia that the prodigious collector
view through January 20, has a twist: All raphy describing his career. He demurred of documents, objects, paintings, ephem- had assembled more than 20 acquisitive
the objects on view were made, published, and said in response, “This library will tell era, photographs and volumes found in the years, providing our only insight into pur-
edited, exhibited or acquired in 1919 — the story; it represents the reward of all Huntington’s archives, galleries and rare chases he prized above all else. A few of the
selected from the institution’s vast store- the work that I have ever done and the book stacks. items showcased that night will be on dis-
house of some 11 million items. The Hun- realization of much happiness.” When play in the exhibition, including Benjamin
tington that emerges from this display is exhibition co-curators James Glisson, Back in New York in December 1919, Franklin’s handwritten autobiography,
one as multifaceted and surprising as the interim chief curator of American art, and Major John Andre’s Revolutionary War-era
tumultuous year of its founding, a year Jennifer Watts, curator of photography maps, the first Bible printed in North
that roiled as soldiers returned from World and visual culture, were considering a America and in a native language and the
War I, African Americans faced violence Huntington centennial exhibition, they manuscript of Civil War General William
during the “Red Summer,” women fought decided to take Huntington at his word Tecumseh Sherman’s memoir. Also, on dis-
for the right to vote, and crippling high and allow the library and art collections to play will be documents related to the early
inflation sparked labor unrest. tell the tale. days of running the institution, including
ledger books, book bills, library employee
With objects as varied as posters from “This exhibition is not a historical “report cards,” San Marino Ranch accounts
the German Revolution, abstract art, suf- account of the founders, though there are and photographs and architectural draw-
fragist magazines, children’s books, aero- biographical elements threaded through- ings documenting the construction of the
nautic manuals, self-help guides for sol- out,” said Watts. “We chose rather to look library building. There also will be an
diers returning home from World War I, outward to the nation and the world, using installation of George Washington artwork
and a book hand printed by Virginia Woolf the Huntington’s remarkable collections to acquired by Huntington in 1919, including
at her kitchen table, “Nineteen Nineteen” tell the story of a single cataclysmic year. paintings by Charles Peale Polk and Gil-
connects the generous act of two extraordi- What better way to honor a 100-year anni- bert Stuart.
nary Gilded Age collectors on their mag- versary of a collections-based institution
nificent Southern California estate to the than to excavate the collections that Henry The Huntington Library, Art Collections
international aftershocks of a war that set and Arabella Huntington themselves and Botanical Gardens are at 1151 Oxford
the stage for the Twentieth Century. When began?” Road. For information, 626-405-2100 or
Henry and Arabella Huntington signed www.huntington.org.
“Nineteen Nineteen” is organized around
five broad themes: Fight, Return, Map,

2018 Betty Bowen Award Winner Exhibits At Seattle Art Museum

SEATTLE, WASH. — The materials, including repurposed Installation view of “Natalie Ball: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Snake” at the Seattle Art Muse-
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) athletic wear, quilts and rattle- um. © Seattle Art Museum. Natali Wiseman photo.
presents, “Natalie Ball: Twin- snake skins. The form of “You
kle, Twinkle, Little Snake,” the Mist, Again (Rattle),” 2019 and an upcoming 2020 The Seattle Art Museum is at tion, www.seattleartmuseum.org
solo exhibition of the winner of bears a host of associations: an Rauschenberg Residency. 1300 First Avenue. For informa- or 206-625-8900.
the 2018 Betty Bowen Award. oversized rattle, a traditional
Natalie Ball approaches her Native baby carrier and the
sculptural work through the snake whose skin adorns the
lens of auto-ethnography, dis- work. Materials such as animal
lodging dominant narratives skins, braiding hair, bullet
and expectations surrounding shells, and a lone pink Converse
Native experience and history shoe all offer different mean-
to establish more complex racial ings depending on the viewer.
narratives.
Ball was born and raised in
The exhibition will be on view Portland, Ore.; she currently
through November 17. lives and works in Chiloquin,
Ore., her ancestral homelands.
For her solo show at SAM, Ball She has a bachelor’s degree
created two new mixed-media with a double major in ethnic
sculptures that wryly challenge studies and art from the Uni-
the visual legacies and repre- versity of Oregon. She furthered
sentations of Native Americans. her education in New Zealand
In the two works, the artist uses at Massey University where
traditional indigenous forms, she attained her master’s
playfully suggestive homonyms, degree, focusing on Indigenous
repurposed fabrics and animal contemporary art. Ball has an
hides to complicate and reclaim MFA degree in painting and
Indigenous histories and forms printmaking from Yale School
of knowledge. of Art.

“Re-Run,” 2019, features a She has received several
large textile stretched loosely awards, including a 2019 Pol-
across two large pine sticks. It’s lock-Krasner Foundation Grant
composed of various found

Graham Greene First Edition
Sells For $93,750 At

Heritage Rare Books Auction

NEW YORK CITY — Graham
Greene’s novel, Brighton Rock,
London: William Heinemann
Ltd, 1938, more than doubled its
estimate when it sold for
$93,750, including buyer’s pre-
mium, to claim top-lot honors in
Heritage Auctions’ Rare Books
Auction featuring the Otto Pen-
zler Collection of Mystery Fic-
tion Part II on September 5. The
volume is a first edition so rare
that only one other copy is
known to have made it to the
auction block, and that one had
a restored jacket; to find a copy
in this condition and with an
unrestored jacket is almost
unheard of. The novel effectively
secured Greene’s place in Twen-
tieth Century literature, was
adapted multiple times for tele-
vision and film and appears on
the Haycraft Queen Cornerstone
list, which is billed as “the defin-
itive library of mystery fiction.” For information, www.ha.com or
877-437-4824.

54 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — September 20, 2019

Paulina Peavy At Andrew Edlin Gallery

NEW YORK CITY — There are to her as well as scores of more Paulina Peavy, “Phantasma 55,” circa 1980, Oil on canvas, the texts and artifacts of ancient
few figures in the world of arts analytical drawings. Much of her 24 by 30 inches. cultures, an emerging concern
and culture who have conjured a work was created over decades amongst unconventional intellec-
worldview so fully complete in its and altered as Lacamo desired so body of beautiful paintings, draw- writer/philosophers like Aldous tuals at that time. Lacamo contin-
internal logic and yet as terrify- any strict chronology proves elu- ings and masks. Huxley, Gerald Heard and Chris- ued to teach Peavy and co-author
ingly radical as Paulina Peavy sive. In the back gallery one of topher Isherwood, all of whom artworks with her for over 50
(1901-1999). Peavy’s artwork, several surviving films explains This emissary from the future, were pursuing esoteric spiritual years. For Peavy, Lacamo existed
writings and films appear to those her thoughts and processes in the Lacamo, was first encountered at wisdom across cultural lines. beyond human conceptions of
of us mired in conventional reality manner of a public television sci- a seance in Los Angeles in the Peavy manifests a desire to find gender and identity, and also
as unhinged. She painted while ence special. These films share 1930s — a period of citywide universal truths in cryptic form in revealed to her a future in which
wearing a mask and served as a space with the spectacular hand explorations of the paranormal by a female-based single sex repro-
channel for a being she described bejeweled masks she donned to duction would make men redun-
as her personal “UFO,” a highly leave quotidian life behind and dant. Lacamo was a mystic teach-
evolved teacher from the future better allow Lacamo to paint with er and merely assumed a name to
named Lacamo. The ability Laca- her. be comprehensible to Peavy’s lim-
mo gave her to see past and future ited human mind. Lacamo
helped make her artwork inde- Since Peavy’s artwork and writ- instructed Peavy to cross out
scribable and breathtaking in its ings deal with future-sex, post proper nouns in the Bible and
sumptuous timelessness and masculine gender roles and man- restore it from a male mistransla-
world-making, or perhaps world- kind’s place in the universe, her tion to a document of pure scien-
saving, ambition. visionary practice sits in a long tific reality. Like in Solanis’ Scum
trajectory with Joseph Campbell, Manifesto, men are merely an
Curated by Bill Arning, the Hilma Af Klimt, Forest Bess, unnecessary evil. Like Bess and
exhibition continues through Larry Mitchell, Valerie Solanis Af Klimt, her paintings are not
October 19. and Agnes Pelton. Peavy would created but revealed to her
not likely have seen other earth- beyond normal conceptions of
For Peavy’s first full solo exhibi- bound visual artists as part of her authorship, their meanings to be
tion in New York with her collabo- tribe given that Lacamo stated understood to their physical
rator Lacamo fully credited, that “no artist in your world could maker over a long span of time.
Andrew Edlin Gallery will feature endure such a stretching of emo-
a group of luscious multilayered tions.” It is productive to inquire The Andrew Edlin Gallery is at
paintings in which abstract motifs into the nature of the collabora- 212 Bowery. For information,
resolve into mystic figures. Both tion between Lacamo and Peavy www.edlingallery.com or 212-206-
abstraction and figures illustrate that led to such an extraordinary 9723.
the cosmology her UFO revealed

New Orleans Museum Of Art Considers Sea Level Rise
Through Wetlands & Glacial Photographs

NEW ORLEANS, LA. — The Left: Svalbard 103, Sea ice breaking up in late winter. Right: Wetland Aerials 002, Louisiana wetlands southeast of New
New Orleans Museum of Art Orleans on the east side of the river, south of the Caernarvon diversion. Photos ©Tina Freeman.
(NOMA) presents, “Tina Free-
man: Lamentations,” on view Each diptych on view in “Lam- nected to the melting glaciers at engages with both its message in which the meaning of each
through March 8. Over the past entations” is chosen for the ways the poles, despite the separation and its messenger, with both the individual image is framed, pro-
seven years, Tina Freeman has in which the photographs relate of vast distances. Freeman’s precarious existence of glaciers voked, and even haunted by the
photographed the Louisiana to one another aesthetically and large, color photographs make and wetlands and with photog- other.”
wetlands and Arctic and Antarc- practically, demonstrating, for plain the crucial, threatening raphy itself,” said Russell Lord,
tic locations. In “Lamentations,” example, how the rising waters and global dialogue between NOMA’s curator of photographs. The New Orleans Museum of
Freeman pairs images from along the coast of Louisiana are water in two physical states. “The diptychs introduce a series Art is at 1 Collins Diboll Circle.
each place in a series of diptychs both visually and physically con- of urgent narratives about loss, For information, 504-658-4100
that communicate the critical “‘Lamentations’ profoundly or www.noma.org.
narratives of climate change,
ecological balance and the con-
nectedness of things across time
and space.

“Living in south Louisiana, we
are all familiar with the reality
of a rising sea level and the
impact that it has begun to have
on our lives,” said Susan Taylor,
Montine McDaniel Freeman
director of NOMA. “By placing
images connected to our region
into a larger global context,
Freeman’s photographs can be
appreciated not only for their
compelling visual beauty, but
also for the ways in which they
bring to the forefront the most
pressing issues of our time.”

Painting Stolen During World War II Is Repatriated To Ukraine

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Nearly World War II and thought to be from Ridgefield, Conn., Mr and The Tracys appreciated the Alexander Hamilton letter to
80 years after a monumental destroyed, the 7½-by-8½ foot Mrs David Tracy, reached out need to return the painting to the Marquis de Lafayette, now
oil painting of Ivan the Terrible canvas depicts the Sixteenth to Suzanne Branch, the Green- its rightful home. Elizabeth back in the Massachusetts
went missing from a museum Century Russian czar fleeing wich, Conn., representative for Haynie Wainstein, owner and Archives; a pair of historic
in Ukraine, the 1911 work by the Kremlin on horseback. the Potomack Company auc- chief executive officer of the marble urns returned to
Ukranian artist Mikhail Panin tion gallery in Alexandria, to Potomack Company, then con- Arlington National Cemetery’s
is headed home. Stolen during In 2017, before retiring to a sell their artwork, which tacted the FBI and worked Memorial Amphitheater
smaller residence, a couple included the “Secret Departure with the agency and the US behind the Tomb of the
of Ivan the Terrible Before the Attorney’s Office, which han-
Oprichina.” When the painting dled the case and collaborated Unknown Soldier; and a long-
arrived at Potomack, fine arts with Ukraine diplomats to lost Renoir once again at the
specialist Anne Craner began arrange the painting’s return Baltimore Museum of Art.
researching it. She eventually to its native country. “When the painting’s history
connected with a museum in came to light, it was unexpect-
Ukraine, which sent her photos The Potomack Company host- ed, but revelations like this
taken in 1929 of that very ed a repatriation ceremony at and the authentication process
painting at what was then the its gallery in Old Town Alexan- are what makes the business
Ekaterinoslav City Art Muse- dria on September 9. Attending fascinating,” Branch said. “And
um. It was also included in a the ceremony was the Ukrani- here in Connecticut, we’re
museum inventory of “art- an ambassador; the FBI; the always turning up pieces with
works taken to Germany by State Department; the US great history.”
the Hitlerites. Mrs Tracy is a Attorney’s office for Washing- “Our team is passionate
Holocaust survivor. She and ton, DC; and the family (via about discovering the stories
her husband were unaware of Skype) who consigned the behind the objects we touch
the history of the painting, painting. every day,” Wainstein said. “It’s
which was hanging in the home important that these pieces be
in Ridgefield when they pur- In addition to the painting returned, and it’s gratifying to
chased it in 1987. Due to its from Ukraine, Potomack’s aca- see research reunite art with
large size, it had evidently con- demic research has been pivot- its original caretakers.”
veyed to several past owners of al in the successful return of For information about the
the property. other works of art and historic Potomack Company, 703-684-4550
documents to institutions and or www.potomackcompany.com.
museums. These include an

September 20, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 55

Heritage Fine Minerals White Glove
Auction Soars Over Estimate

Auction Action In Dallas

Quartz variety amethyst with epitaxial amethyst and goe- Native silver and calcite from the Kongsberg
thite on calcite “skunk” from the Andre Jachetti Mine in Ag Mining District, Kongsberg, Buskerud,
Artigas, Uruguay, inspired more than a dozen bidders Norway, sold at $81,250. Rock H. Currier said
before it closed at $187,500. of it, “A four inch cluster of heavy intertwined
silver wires growing on calcite. Traded this
DALLAS — Auction esti- mineral collecting communi- A massive seven-pound, museum-quality specimen from the Theodore Rand collection
mates were shattered as ty,” Heritage Auctions Nature topaz from the Xanda Mine, Virgem da Lapa, at Bryn Mawr College near Philadelphia
swarms of collectors went and Science Director Craig Minas Gerais, Brazil, inspired 21 bidders when Harold Arndt was still curator.”
after 322 specimens from the Kissick said. “The support and before claiming top-lot honors at $200,000,
estate of one of the most leg- enthusiasm of collectors and more than tripling its high estimate. Rock H. Currier Collection
endary mineral collectors of dealers alike confirmed Curri- Reaches $3.4 Million
the last 50 years, driving the er’s significance and the
results for Heritage Auctions’ impact he had on the hobby. from the Andre Jachetti Mine high estimate when it brought Mexico, drew $75,000, against
Rock H. Currier Collection of in Artigas, Uruguay, inspired $81,250. The four-inch cluster an estimate of $12/18,000.
fine minerals auction to “The exceptional prices real- more than a dozen bidders features intertwined silver Acquired by Currier in a trade
$3,403,406 on August 26. ized for all specimens across before it closed at $187,500. wires growing on calcite. Once with Yale University, the sam-
the board coupled with the The one-time cover piece of a part of the Bryn Mawr Col- ple includes a cluster of black
The sale, held in a packed 100 percent sell-through rate Rocks & Minerals magazine lection, this specimen is one of Stephanite crystals with
auction room after a heavily put this auction in a league of includes a 35-centimeter the Kongsberg silvers that are smaller wheels of polybasite in
attended preview, boasted a its own.” curved plate of dark amethyst considered one of the top five association, creating a speci-
100 percent sell-through rate crystals and a 12-centimeter minerals in terms of collector men that left Currier “blown
by value and by lots sold, The sale’s top lot was a topaz pale yellow brown scalenohe- recognition and desirability. away” when he saw it.
which is virtually unheard of from the Xanda Mine, Virgem dral calcite crystal with black
in the category. The auction da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, goethite stripes. Multiple bidders drove the The auction was the second
celebrated the lifelong passion which inspired 21 bidders final result for a leadhillite Heritage Auctions sale in the
of Currier, who spent a life- before claiming top-lot honors Another prize that crushed from the Mammoth-St Antho- last two weeks that claimed
time traveling the world col- at $200,000, more than tri- its estimate was a Dioptase & ny Mine, St Anthony Deposit, 100 percent sell-through rates.
lecting minerals for his busi- pling its high estimate. The Wulfenite from the Mammoth- Tiger, Mammoth District, The Glynn and Suzanne Crain
ness and for his extraordinary massive seven-pound speci- St Anthony Mine, St Anthony Pinal Co, Arizona, to $75,000, Science Fiction Collection Auc-
personal collection. men is a transcendent muse- Deposit in Arizona, which nearly ten times its high esti- tion more than doubled its
um-quality piece that has uni- inspired 14 bidders before it mate. This exceptionally rare $993,375 estimate when every
“The auction was a stellar versal appeal because of its realized $100,000, against an specimen was one of the best lot sold August 13-14.
success, and Heritage Nature exceptional size, form and estimate of $2,5/3,500. ever found at Tiger, according
& Science was pleased to color. to Currier. Prices, with buyer’s premi-
honor the memory of the leg- A native silver and calcite, um, as reported by the auction
endary, larger-than-life figure Quartz variety amethyst from the Kongsberg Ag Mining A stephanite and polybasite house. For further informa-
who meant so much to the with epitaxial amethyst and District, Kongsberg, Busker- from the Chispas Mine, Ariz- tion, www.ha.com or 8770437-
goethite on calcite “skunk” ud, Norway, nearly tripled its pe, Mun. de Arizpe, Sonora, 4824.

Ollie Memorial Collection Gift On Exhibit At Saint Louis Art Museum

SAINT LOUIS, MO. — The Saint Sam Middleton (1927-2015), “Untitled,” 1990; collage of cut and torn print- tion; for Ron Ollie,” will be published in
Louis Art Museum celebrates the ed and painted papers, with paint and graphite; 19-3/8 by 25-1/8 inches; the exhibition catalog.
recent gift of the Thelma and Bert Ollie Saint Louis Art Museum, The Thelma and Bert Ollie Memorial Collection,
Memorial Collection with an exhibition Gift of Ronald and Monique Ollie 174:2017; ©Sam Middleton estate, cour- Important paintings in the exhibition
of 40 abstract paintings, drawings and tesy of Spanierman Modern. include Stanley Whitney’s richly color-
prints by black artists. “The Shape of ful “Out into the Open,” in which the
Abstraction: Selections from the Ollie the Ollie gift. Troupe featured a num- lished by the Institute of African Amer- artist reinvigorates the modernist tra-
Collection” is on view in Galleries 234 ber of the artists in Black Renaissance ican Affairs at New York University. dition of the grid in abstract painting,
and 235 and closes March 8. Noire, a journal he edits that is pub- The poem, titled “The Shape of Abstrac- and Sam Gilliam’s radical draped
painting “Half Circle Red,” from which
New Jersey-based collector Ronald the canvas stretcher has been removed.
Maurice Ollie and his wife, Monique “Fishes, Wishes and Star Apple Blue”
McRipley Ollie, gave 81 works of art to demonstrates the innovative technique
the museum in 2017. This collection is of the British painter Frank Bowling.
named in honor of Ronald Ollie’s par- There are also important groups of
ents, Thelma and Bert Ollie, who were work by Ed Clark and Al Loving that
frequent visitors to the museum and showcase the artists’ fascination with
instilled in him and his siblings a deep formal experiment.
appreciation of art.
Works on paper constitute much of
“The Ollie collection does far more the Ollie collection and the exhibition.
than enhance the Saint Louis Art Robert Blackburn’s iconic lithograph
Museum’s existing strength in postwar “Faux Pas” from 1960 places him
abstraction; it places the museum squarely at the origin of postwar print-
squarely within an expanding field of making in America. The numerous
exploration, as the narratives around drawings and collages in the Ollie col-
the history of abstraction grow more lection represent multiple generations
inclusive and heterogeneous,” said of black abstract artists ranging from
Brent R. Benjamin, the Barbara B. Tay- Norman Lewis and Herbert Gentry,
lor director of the museum. “This gift whose careers began in the mid-Twen-
illuminates the diverse body of abstract tieth Century; to Gilliam and Clark,
work made by black artists, whose pro- who came of age in the 1960s and
found contributions in this mode of 1970s; and Whitney and James Little,
expression have begun to receive great- who are arguably at the height of their
er recognition.” careers today.

The title of the exhibition refers to a The Saint Louis Art Museum is at
poem that Quincy Troupe wrote in One Fine Arts Drive. For information,
response to the artworks included in 314-721-0072 or www.slam.org.

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