December 13, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 45
Disney Greats Headline Heritage’s
Largest Animation Auction Ever, December 13-15
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Fantasia Mickey Mouse as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Pro- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White Production
With 1,832 lots, Heritage Auc- duction Cel on Master Production Background (Walt Dis- Cel on Master Production Background (Walt Disney, 1937).
tions’ Animation Art Auction, ney, 1940). Mary Blair Cinderella Original Concept Painting (Walt Dis-
December 13-15, will be the larg- ney, 1950).
est animation art auction ever Also from the studio’s first ani- fans.”
held and the first to span three mation feature film comes Snow The sale is the first of several in Pinocchio Concept Painting by Gustaf Tenggren (Walt Dis-
days. It includes one of the most White and the Seven Dwarfs ney, 1940).
coveted Bugs Bunny lots of all Snow White Bashful and Sneezy which Heritage Auctions will be
time, the estate of the man Production Cel and Key Master offering the Robert Forbes Col- such Disney classics as Snow Babbitt Estate.
referred to as “the world’s great- Background (Walt Disney, 1937), lection. Forbes spent the about White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pin- Heritage Auctions is at 9478
est animator” and lots from the which shows Snow White kissing four decades compiling this occhio, Fantasia and Dumbo,
“Disney Renaissance,” which Bashful goodbye, warning him to extraordinary collection. With an among others. The auction West Olympic Boulevard. For
helped bring film animation back “Be awful careful … because if assortment of rare hand painted includes 41 lots from the Art further information, 877-437-
to its highest levels. anything happened to you … I’d production cels, animation pro- 4824 or www.ha.com.
…” The historically important duction drawings, backgrounds
Snow White and the Seven Key Master setup of Snow White and concept art, it is thought to
Dwarfs Snow White Production sending the dwarfs off to work is be one of the finest in private
Cel On Master Production Back- hand-inked and hand-painted, hands.
ground (Walt Disney, 1937) is with characters ranging in size
from one of the most terrifying from five to eight inches tall. Another popular group in the
scenes in the film, in which the sale is a gathering of more than
Huntsman tells Snow White to The sale features a trove of lots 50 lots by legendary Disney art-
“Run! Run away, hide, anywhere, from the films sometimes called ist Mary Blair, who was consid-
never come back, go, go go, go, the “Disney Renaissance,” a ered Walt Disney’s favorite artist
hide!” J.B. Kaufman writes in his group thought to be responsible and was inducted in 1991 into
book Snow White and the Seven for boosting animation’s popular- the Disney Legends group. This
Dwarfs — The Art and Creation ity up to its highest popularity sale includes the largest “It’s A
of Walt Disney’s Classic Animat- that includes Disney favorites Small World” art collection ever
ed Film, “Invited to create like Aladdin, Beauty and the brought to auction, including
expressionist imagery for Snow Beast, The Lion King, The Little Blair’s Cinderella Original Con-
White’s flight into the forest, the Mermaid, Who Framed Roger cept Painting (Walt Disney,
studio concept artists rose to the Rabbit?, etc. 1950).
challenge with wildly evocation
sketches and paintings.” “These films were made during This auction also includes more
a great resurgence of popularity than 100 lots from the Rev
“This is an extraordinary image for Disney,” Lentz said. “They Chaney Archives.
from one of the most beloved Dis- were so well made they allowed
ney films of all time,” Heritage adults to remember the great Sometimes referred to as the
Auctions animated art director Disney movies of years past, “greatest animator of all time,”
Jim Lentz said. “The trees with while creating an entirely new Art Babbitt earned more than 80
the angry faces were the creation generation of Disney animation awards as an animation director
of Disney artist Gustaf Tenggren, and animator and developed the
and an idea Walt Disney origi- character Goofy. He worked on
nally rejected. But he eventually
gave in, and those backgrounds
eventually became an important
part of the film.”
A Pinocchio concept painting by
Gustaf Tenggren (Walt Disney,
1940) depicts Geppetto’s work-
shop and the surrounding vil-
lage, with children running off to
school. The 16-by-11-inch muse-
um-quality painting is labeled
“Seq. 1A, Pinocchio” and signed
by the artist; it appears on page
90 in the book Pinocchio by
Pierre Lambert and is an excep-
tional item from an important
artist and a historic Disney film.
Newburgh Historical Society’s
Candlelight Tour, Open House
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Visitors to Newburgh’s Nineteenth Century. “It is a labor of love by the
Historic District notice its architecture and its volunteers of the Historical Society to create such
views of the Hudson River. For the past three a splendid exhibition of natural beauty with gar-
decades, supporters from all over have joined the lands and bows, decorative fruits and candies
Newburgh Historical Society in celebrating a that dazzle the eyes of visitors year after year,”
treasured architectural history during the annu- said planning committee member Warren Cahill.
al Candlelight Tour.
This tour is the society’s major fundraiser. The
The self-guided tour will take place this year on money raised is applied towards the preservation
Sunday, December 8, between noon and 5 pm. of the Crawford House that is undergoing some
The 1830 Captain David Crawford House, the extensive renovations, including a recently com-
Society’s headquarters, is the starting place for pleted top-to-bottom painting of the house’s exte-
the tour. rior. Neighbors will open their fascinating houses,
showcasing their historic significance or their
The house tour features a diverse assortment of modern take on holiday expression.
public and private spaces within and beyond the
City of Newburgh’s East End Historic District. On the following Sunday, December 15, the
These include some of Newburgh’s most impor- Crawford House will be open to the public from 2
tant landmarks, and for the first time, some sig- to 4 pm. Come enjoy all the holiday decorations
nificant and historic homes around Orange Lake. and listen to live carols sung by The Newburgh
Chorale.
The Crawford House will be decked out in natu-
ral greens and floral arrangements, with wreaths The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and
and trees and period decorations typical of the the Highlands was launched unofficially when
Crawford House interior front parlor. the Hasbrouck House (Washington’s Headquar-
ters in Newburgh) was in danger of demolition
after the Revolutionary War. The current society,
incorporated in 1884, has always been an advo-
cate for Newburgh’s history. The Captain David
Crawford House was purchased in 1954 to save it
from demolition and symbolizes their dedication
to preserving and protecting Newburgh’s assets.
Visitors will save $5 off the regular $35 tour
ticket price by purchasing tickets in advance. An
illustrated guide booklet and a custom map will
be provided to add historical context and enrich
the visitor experience.
The Captain David Crawford House is at 189
Montgomery Street and is open for tours at other
times, by appointment. For more information or
to purchase tickets, 845-561-2585 or www.new-
burghhistoricalsociety.com.
46 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — December 13, 2019
Golfer Jack Nicklaus To Auction
His Rolex For Kids’ Hospitals
NEW YORK CITY — On December 10, than any 4-foot putt I made to win a golf
Jack Nicklaus at the 1978 British Jack Nicklaus’ yellow gold Phillips will present the cherished wrist- tournament. So to know that 100 percent of
Open. Courtesy of the Nicklaus Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803. watch of the greatest champion in the his- the money raised from the sale of some-
Companies. tory of professional golf, Jack Nicklaus — thing on my wrist that I have treasured for
The Marlon Brando Apoca- also known as the Golden Bear. The Rolex over a half-century will directly benefit
lypse Now Rolex GMT-Master, Day-Date Reference 1803 in yellow gold has pediatric care is a treasure of the heart. I
ref. 1675. graced the wrist of Nicklaus nearly every also want to thank Phillips for contributing
Marlon Brando on the set of day since he received it as a gift from Rolex its profits to this great cause.”
Apocalypse Now. Mary Ellen in 1967 and was present when he won 12 of
Mark photo his record 18 professional major champion- Also on December 10, Phillips in associa-
ship titles — often photographed when Jack tion with Bacs & Russo, an auction house
Nicklaus hoisted the championship trophy for collectors’ timepieces, will offer an
following his victories. The Day-Date is important wristwatch formerly owned by
Rolex’s most prestigious model and one of Academy Award-winner Marlon Brando. An
the world’s most famous watches. iconic Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675 was
worn by Brando in Francis Ford Coppola’s
Originally launched in 1956, the Day- Apocalypse Now, released in August 1979.
Date, with its famous President bracelet, It is the watch seen by millions on the wrist
was the first wristwatch to feature a date of Colonel Walter E. Kurtz — the character
and fully spelled-out day of the week indica- played by Brando — and long thought to
tion on its dial. The sporty elegance of the have been missing. In addition to its role on
Day-Date is appealing to a variety of con- the silver screen, the GMT-Master being
sumers around the world due to its versatil- offered at Phillips is made even more
ity, robustness and elegance, enduring for extraordinary by the never-before-seen
more than six decades as one of the most engraving on the caseback, “M. Brando,”
popular and sought-after Rolex models. The hand-engraved by Marlon Brando himself.
watch is in 18K yellow gold and fitted with
a rare champagne-colored pie-pan-style This watch remained in Brando’s posses-
dial, with tapered and faceted baton hour- sion until 1995, when he gave it to his
markers — reminiscent of golf tees. daughter, Petra Brando Fischer. The auc-
tion this December marks the watch’s first
“This is the very first watch I ever owned, time ever being shown publicly and offered
and the only watch I wore for every profes- for sale since having been acquired by the
sional tournament I’ve won throughout my actor in the early 1970s.
career,” Jack Nicklaus said. “It has accom-
panied me at US Opens, Masters Tourna- The Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675 is being
ments, PGA Championships, Open Champi- offered as it was received by Petra, without
onships and countless other events for more a bezel and fitted on a rubber strap. The
than five decades and has served me well at watch is exceptionally well preserved,
every step along the way. Parting ways with retaining all bevels, curves and sharp edges
this watch is certainly bittersweet. While I as delivered from the Rolex factory nearly
will certainly miss the opportunity of wear- five decades ago. The luminous hour mark-
ing the watch and having it serve as a con- ers and hands have aged to a shade of beige,
stant reminder of some of my life’s most and the dial, hands, case, crystal and crown
memorable moments, I know that parting are all original to the watch.
with it will help countless children and
families impacted through the work of the The Marlon Brando Apocalypse Now
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Founda- Rolex GMT-Master alongside The Jack
tion. I have said many times that the work Nicklaus Rolex Day-date will lead this the-
being done by our Foundation and Nicklaus matic sale that concludes the firm’s auction
Children’s Hospital is far more rewarding season.
Phillips is at 450 Park Avenue. For infor-
mation, 212-940-1200 or www.phillips.com.
Holiday Auction At Showplace December 15
NEW YORK CITY — On Bertrand of Paris, an Art Deco Effy, Christian Lacroix, Schia- Refregier, and George Sch- a Napoleon III tantalus, a col-
December 15, Auctions at Patek Philippe & Cie, 18K gold parelli, Dominique Aurientis, reiber, in addition to Nine- lection of vintage French opera
Showplace will present a 350- pocket watch, Joan Miro’s “La Pal Kepenyes, Thierry Mugler, teenth Century European glasses, and a huge offering of
lot estate sale featuring a mul- Femme des Sables” etching Christian Dior, Yves Saint works. Hermes scarves.
titude of items specially timed and aquatint (edition H.C.), a Laurent, Valentino, Alexis
for the holidays, from objects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Kirk, and Fassianos for Daum. Mies van der Rohe, Leon Judaica spanning Europe
d’art to luxury items. The con- Knoll “Barcelona” daybed, a Several Native American mak- Rosen, Marcel Breuer, Puifor- includes numerous devotional
tents of this sale represent Nineteenth Century Baroque ers include Carlos Eagle and cat, Daum, Dunbar, Paul and ceremonial articles
selections gathered and style sterling silver tea and Eddy Chaco. Luxury watches Evans, Camille Faure, worked in silver and other
assembled from estates coffee service by Robert Hen- are represented by Patek Kazuhide Takahama, and metals. Featured in this cate-
throughout Manhattan and nell III, Thomas Beach’s oil on Philippe & Cie., Gerald Genta, Galle are some of the design- gory is a large silver menorah,
the metropolitan area, from canvas “Portrait of a Girl with and Rolex, and others. ers whose works are featured an “Elijah The Prophet” kid-
the Upper East Side and Parrot” and Grant Wood’s lith- in the Twentieth Century dush cup, a silver and glass
beyond to the Hamptons. Cat- ograph “Approaching Storm,” The fine art section of paint- modern, industrial and con- “Miriam” Kiddush cup, and a
egories represented include ings, sculpture, prints and temporary design section. Midcentury Modern Lucite
fine art, European and Chi- Gold and silver estate jewel- photographs features many sculpture depicting the “Star
nese antiques, jewelry and ry is available at every bidding fresh-to-the-market works. Sterling and Continental sil- of David” by Hivo Van Teal.
modern design. level and include vintage and Some of the artists featured ver offerings feature desk arti-
modern settings featuring dia- are Joan Miro, Grant Wood, cles, vanity items, tea services, Traditional antique furni-
A few highlights of the sale monds, sapphires, rubies, Thomas Hart Benton, Thomas flatware sets, serving pieces, ture comprises case pieces,
include an 18K gold necklace coral, and turquoise in a wide Beach, Pablo Picasso, Alfred and centerpieces by makers seating forms, and lighting.
boasting more than 40 dia- variety of styles. Designers Burlini, J. Blanc Nino, Masaji such as Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Aesthetics embody Louis XV,
monds attributed to Arthus- represented include Chanel, Yoshida, Al Hirschfeld, Anton Gorham, Wallace, Robert Hen- Empire, Federal, Chippendale
nell, Sciarrotta Black Starr & and Queen Anne, among many
Art Deco Patek Philippe & Cie, 18K yellow Gorham, Taxco, and Whiting, more. Decorative arts in this
gold open-face pocket watch ($3,5/4,500). among others. category include antique and
Joan Miro, “La Femme Des Sables,” etching vintage porcelain by such
and aquatint ($15/25,000). For bidders looking for lots manufacturers as Rookwood,
from luxury brands, the sale Royal Crown Derby “Imari,”
includes a set of Asprey multi- Limoges France for Puiforcat
colored hardstone open salts, a and Meissen.
Baccarat for Christian Dior
vase, a Gucci wallet and clutch, Central Asian, Caucasian
Chanel “Runway” gold tone and Persian antique and vin-
cuff bracelet, spring collec- tage rugs and carpets round
tion, 1994 ($2/3,000). out the sale.
The online catalog can be
viewed at www.nyshowplace.
com. A preview exhibition will
take place Thursday, Decem-
ber 5 through Sunday, Decem-
ber 15, with viewing hours 10
am to 6 pm Monday through
Friday and 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday. On the day of the
sale, viewing will be available
from 8:30 am until the sale
starts at noon.
Online real-time bidding
opportunities are provided.
Auctions at Showplace is at
40 West 25th Street. For more
information, 212-633-6063.
December 13, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 47
Amero Pleased With Results Of Well-Attended Auction
Auction Action In Sarasota, Fla.
A Pierre-Auguste Renoir signed framed oil
on canvas portrait of a young girl sold for
$190,000.
One of two Mississippian archaic knives that were offered.
They brought $3,750 each.
A large, 37-star American Flag, measuring 100 inches long, Selling for $47,500 was this pair of striking
sold for $2,500. palatial 90-inch Chinese cloisonné and
enamel painted cranes, which will return to
Asia.
This George Nakashima midcentury chest
attained $8,000.
Classical mahogany Ameri- A Wedgwood covered vase Two Reuven Rubin framed oil on canvas familial scenes achieved $47,000 and $40,000,
can Sheraton bookcase from with a dramatic high relief respectively.
Salem, Mass., 1810, earned allegorical motif sold for
$3,750. $5,500. home in Asia after fierce internet selling for $3,750 each. While all categories performed
$190,000. Descended to the cur- and phone bidding from all conti- Asian ceramics continued to well throughout the sale, there
SARASOTA, FLA. — Amero rent owner, it had never been nents. were good buys to be had for those
Auction said its October 6 Exem- offered at auction since its pur- bring strong results in this auc- who stayed the course.
plary Estates auction delivered chase from a Paris gallery in 1955. Amero has a knack for uncover- tion. Among them, an early
exuberant results across diverse ing Keith Haring art. The latest famille verte footed censer was Prices given include the buyer’s
genres with a $745,000 finale and Two coveted Reuven Rubin offering, chalk on Bristol paper won for $2,100. premium, as stated by the auction
a well-attended auction. framed oil on canvas familial titled “1981 USA,” emerged from house.
scenes achieved $47,000 and the shadows to shine at $32,500. A large, 37-star American Flag,
A newcomer to the auction com- $40,000, respectively. They, too, measuring 100 inches long, sold Chris Ball, Amero Auction’s auc-
munity with experience of just descended in a local estate and A George Nakashima midcen- for $2,500. tion coordinator, said he is looking
seven auctions, Amero Auction’s were purchased directly from the tury chest attained $8,000. forward to the firm’s next auction
sales have had consistently strong artist, having never been offered A sophisticated classical mahog- in the beginning of January 2020
showings, the company added, on the market prior to this auc- A Wedgwood covered vase with any American Sheraton bookcase and always welcomes quality con-
and this sale did not disappoint. tion. a dramatic high relief allegorical from Salem, Mass., 1810, was a signments. For additional infor-
motif sold for $5,500. lucky score for the winning bidder mation, www.ameroauctions.com
The featured lot, a Pierre- Selling for $47,500, a pair of at $3,750. The previous owner or 941-330-1577.
Auguste Renoir signed framed oil striking palatial 90-inch Chinese Strong battles were waged on had originally paid $11,000.
on canvas portrait of a young girl, cloisonné and enamel painted two Mississippian archaic knives,
was the star performer, selling for cranes migrated to their new
Sweet Result At Garth’s
COLUMBUS, OHIO — An American decorated covered wood- SA
en sugar “bowl,” from the second quarter of the Nineteenth
Century, sold to a dealer on the phone for $27,600 at Garth’s Entir
November 29 auction. The pine bowl with canted sides and tume jewelry
wrought iron nails is incised with
a compass and lovebird designs in “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK
original paint. The 5½-inch-high
piece showed some wear and edge ESTATE SALES • ESTATE CLEAN OUT •
loss. It did come with a later note
that stated it had belonged to Mr
Shutzman’s (or Strutzman)
grandmother, born June 9, 1799,
and married in 1815. The charm-
ing bowl had a $1/2,000 estimate.
For information, 740-362-4771 or
www.garths.com.
48 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — December 13, 2019
Folk Art Brings Top Dollar At Jeffrey S. Evans’ Americana Auction
MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA. — was filled with fresh-to-the- to standing room only as enthu- telephone bidders, ultimately tured a mid-Eighteenth Centu-
Americana was strong in the market property and quality siastic bidders sought to attain driving the final price to $64,350 ry colonial-era sauceboat by
Shenandoah Valley at Jeffrey S. items, many having been held property. Bidding strength was and selling to a private collector Jewish silversmith Myer Myers
Evans & Associates’ 37th semi- in top-notch collections, with significant, and success was on the phone. of New York City, which sold for
annual Americana auction that some pieces not hitting the mar- seen across all categories in the $16,380; and an Eighteenth/
took place November 15-16. The ket for decades. With 1,734 lots sale. Other artwork in the sale fea- Nineteenth Century silver
sale garnered outstanding in the two-day sale, the gallery tured a pencil and charcoal pro- cream pot by Paul Revere Jr of
results across the board and was bustling as registered bid- Vice president and depart- file portrait of a girl attributed Massachusetts brought $12,870.
was well-attended by bidders ders numbered into the thou- ment head of Americana, fine to Charles Burton (active 1800-
both in-house and online. sands, making competition and decorative arts, Will Kim- 1842) that sold for $22,230, well One object that generated con-
fierce. The in-house crowd grew brough, commenting on the above its $2/3,000 auction esti- siderable interest was a Native
The much-anticipated auction abundant quality of folk art in mate; an oil on canvas view of American / Plains Indian bead-
the sale, was “pleased to offer New York harbor by Samuel ed and quilled pipe bag, circa
Jeffrey S. Evans executes internet and floor bids from the property from long time collec- Colman (1832-1920) for $8,190; 1870. With countless presale
auction podium. tors who bought well; some another New York harbor view inquiries, the bag exceeded its
items have been held privately by Edward Moran (1829-1901) $3/500 estimate, selling at
for 30, 40 and 50 years or more.” at $6,435; and a folk art minia- $23,400; solidifying it as one of
ture portrait of a woman, circa the highest priced pieces in the
The star lot in sale was a pair 1828, by William D. Parisen for auction.
of children’s folk art portraits by $4,972.
American painter Sturtevant J. Items with local interest and
Hamblin, circa 1830. An exam- Furniture and decorations those originating from the
ple characteristic of his por- drew interest and excitement Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
traits during this period, the from a wide variety of buyers achieved great overall results
pair received a great amount of and hailed from various note- during this sale. A hand painted
presale interest at their worthy collections. A mid-Nine- and stencil decorated yellow
$30/50,000 estimate. The paint- teenth Century Virginia walnut pine diminutive box, circa 1840,
ings had been in the private col- and punched-tin paneled side- attributed to the Stirewalt fam-
lection of Dr George A. and board from the Vogel collection ily of New Market, Va., closed at
Mary Jane Haas of Alexandria, of Reston, Va., sold well beyond $38,025; an early Nineteenth
Va., since their purchase from its $3/5,000 estimate at $9,360. Century inlaid tall case clock by
Gilpin House Antiques in 1976. American silver from the estate Jacob Fry of Woodstock, Va.,
Auction day brought competi- of Commander Buryl and Nel- brought $14,040; and an Eigh-
tive bidding between online and wyn Kay of McLean, Va., fea- teenth/Nineteenth Century
Auction Action In Mount Crawford, Va.
A selection of the cobalt decorated crocks and salt-glazed Standing room only at Jeffrey S. Evans &
stoneware on offer at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Associates 37th semi-annual Americana and
antiques auction.
Review and Onsite Photos by
Tania Kirkman
Additional Photos Courtesy
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Bringing $16,380 was this Colonial-era
sauceboat, by Jewish silversmith Myer
Myers of New York City, mid-Eighteenth
Century ($8/12,000).
The clear and colored glassware in Jeffrey S. Evans’ Americana
and antiques auction attracted interest during the preview.
A buyer examines a walnut chest of drawers
from Virginia or North Carolina during Jef-
frey S. Evans’ Americana auction preview.
Some of the American furniture, paintings, folk art and Bidders examine the interior of a carved A detail of a South Carolina secession
clocks that packed the gallery. walnut tall chest, attributed to Octorara, friendship album applique quilt, mid-Nine-
Chester County, Pennsylvania or Frederick teenth Century, is shown here. It was sewn
County, Maryland, circa 1780, that made up for $1,989 ($300/500).
$5,557 ($6/9,000).
December 13, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 49
This Civil War period drum, a Shenandoah The top lot of the sale was this pair of Stur- Finding a new home was this Rupp family archive of
Valley, Va., miniature chest, the Thomas tevant J. Hamblin folk art portraits of chil- antique photographs and ephemera, which closed at $8,775
Sully portrait on the wall in the background dren, circa 1830, which sold for $64,350 to a ($1/2,000).
and other folk art were also on offer. collector on the phone ($30/50,000).
More than tripling its low estimate, this Painted smalls have sold well at Americana Buyers preview English Staffordshire pearlware and trans-
mid-Nineteenth Century Virginia walnut auctions recently. This folk art hand paint- fer decorated ceramics.
and punched-tin paneled sideboard brought ed and stenciled diminutive box, attributed
$9,360 ($3/5,000). to the Stirewalt family of New Market, Va.,
followed that trend and sold for $38,025
($20/30,000).
inlaid walnut hanging spice box ware jar, and an English slip- lamp in brilliant teal by the the auction house.
more than doubled its high esti- decorated redware loaf pan each Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
mate when it went out at sold respectively for $5,557. circa 1840-60, sold for $3,393;
$12,870. A Shenandoah Valley and a 12-panel font standing is at 2177 Green Valley Lane.
wedding fable cast iron stove The sale also featured a fine lamp by Patrick F. Slane’s glass For additional information,
plate, circa 1768, was a crowd selection of more than 40 Amer- works, circa 1840-44, which
favorite and sold for $4,972, far ican samplers and memorial brought $3,276. A marked J&C 540-434-3939, www.jeffrey-
surpassing its $4/600 estimate. needlework pictures from the Ritchie Lacy glass window sevans.com or info@jeffrey-
Dallas, Texas, collection of panel depicting a side-wheel sevans.com.
Other local highlights includ- Helen Sutton and others. Top steamboat sailed across the A Nineteenth Century cast
ed a Rupp family archive of lots included a circa 1830 Mas- block for $4,095. iron lawn jockey and nee-
antique photographs and docu- sachusetts silk-embroidered dlework samplers and
mentation that brought $8,775, family memorial for $5,850; a The glass and ceramics cate- embroideries, some from
exceeding the $1/2,000 esti- circa 1832 mourning picture gory saw a few surprises, the Helen Sutton collection
mate; a Spitzer family gun- depicting a willow and urn from including an English black of Dallas, Texas.
smithing ephemera archive the area of Salem/Beverly, Americana transfer-printed
made $7,020; equally, a Spitzer Mass., at $3,393; and a New ceramic pitcher, circa 1870, This Native American Plains Indian beaded and quilled
Shop Kentucky-style long rifle, Hampshire or Maine pictorial which surpassed its estimate of pipe bag, circa 1870, topped out at $23,400 ($300/500).
circa 1820, New Market, Va., needlework sampler wrought by $1/200 when it sold for $3,276;
topped off at $7,020; a Shenan- Mary Carr, circa 1803, that fin- a group of two English spatter
doah Valley cobalt-decorated ished at $5,850. and sponge decorated ceramic
salt-glazed stoneware jar, circa items sold at $2,500 on an $80-
1830-40, finished for $5,557; The highest selling American $120 estimate; and a late Eigh-
and an important 1796 aboli- glass item was a circa 1860 cut- teenth Century amethyst
tionist volume by St George glass railroad presentation blown glass ‘Stiegel-type’
Tucker, “A Dissertation on Slav- compote depicting an engraved bride’s or drug bottle with
ery: With a Proposal for the steam train, probably by C. Dor- hand painted deer, inscription
Gradual Abolition of It, in the flinger. With a $4/6,000 esti- and floral decoration with an
State of Virginia,” found a buyer mate, and crossover collecting $80/120 estimate brought
at $4,680. interest, the compote exceeded $1,755.
expectations and sold for $9,360
Other folk art included an to a private Philadelphia collec- All prices reported include
1850s Maryland friendship tor bidding on the phone. buyer’s premium as stated by
album applique and pieced quilt
that was sewn up at $5,850; a Several early American free-
Nineteenth Century folk art blown glass fluid lamps also
carved violin depicting the head topped the glass category,
of Jenny Lind sold to the tune of including a circa 1825-30 Bos-
$4,095; an Odd Fellows carved ton & Sandwich Glass Co., sau-
and painted hand-form ceremo- cer-base lamp that doubled its
nial staff drew the line at high estimate when it sold for
$2,600; and a turned and paint- $6,435; an opalescent sparking
ed barber’s pole was hung up at lamp, circa 1810-30, lit up to
$1,989. A western Pennsylvania $4,680; an elongated loop hand
salt-glazed and stenciled stone-
Interest in this American This finely executed and Highlights of the sale A vivid display of some of the Nineteenth Century Ameri-
cut-glass railroad presenta- detailed American carved included this circa 1768 can colored blown and pressed pattern glass, including
tion compote, circa 1860, wood folk art figure of a Shenandoah Valley, Va., cor- Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
probably C. Dorflinger was bird flew far from its esti- ner cabinet, a cast iron stove
crystal clear. It went out at mate to land at $1,170 plate, Nineteenth Century
$9,360 ($4/6,000). ($50/100). memorial pictures and a
sampler.
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