Kaminski Auctions August 11, 2007
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Lot # |
Description |
Low |
High |
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1001 |
Early 20th Century
oval Gouache showing the famous French Line
four-stack liner "France" underway in rolling seas. By Artist Sandy Hook, the pen name for
Georges Taboureau who painted this piece for the French Line offices in New
York. Mounted into an elm dovetailed
frame. Condition: very good. On sight
41" tall x 31" wide. |
10000 |
12000 |
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1002 |
Late 19th Century
Dockyard Builders Half Model of the Freighter "EETA". Built by the yard Wigham Richardson &
Co. New Castle on Tyne. Hull is
finished in salmon below the waterline and black above. Details include hand painted deck houses,
deck lined in India ink, railings, cabins, skylights, hatches, steam funnel
etc. Mounted on a varnished mahogany backboard. Dimensions 70"L x 12"T. Late 19th Century.
Condition: good. |
4000 |
5000 |
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1003 |
19th Century gouache
titled "Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown". Very well
preserved. Nicely framed. Copyrighted 1907 by Fishel Adller and
Schwartz, 313 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Printed in Austria. Painted by
V. De Paredes. Printed by Blechinger
and Leykauf , Vienna Hel. & Imp. On sight: 25 1/2 Overall 31 x 41.
Condition: good. |
2500 |
3500 |
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1004 |
Fine model of the
yacht "Magnolia" by the venerable English firm Basset Lowke. Hull is painted white above the waterline
and green below. The name Magnolia is
at bow in raised letters. Model
carries varnished cabins, deck with India ink, fine capstan, search light and
other fittings. 39" x 6" x
12". Condition: very good. Circa 1930. |
2000 |
3000 |
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1004A |
Indo Savonary carpet,
9' x 11' 2" |
900 |
2600 |
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1005 |
Early 20th Century
model of the American clipper ship "Sovereign of the Seas" built by
Donald MacKay in East Boston in the 1850's.
Hull is painted black above the waterline and bronze below. Rigged with standing and running
cords. Deck details include cabins,
hatches, bundled spars, casks, kegs etc.
49 x 14 x 34. Condition: good. |
2000 |
3000 |
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1006 |
Oil on canvas of a
pilot schooner underway. Mainsail
carries the numeral one. Mounted into
a gold frame. Signed Lower right
"G. Bancroft". Dimensions on sight 19 1/2 x 35 1/2. Late 20th
Century. Condition: very good. |
1400 |
1800 |
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1007 |
Very large tripod
mounted telescope engraved with maker's name "Broadhurst Clarkson, 63
Farringdon Rd. London". With
geared focal knob, sighting scope, and tripod with chain. Barrel of scope is painted black. The rest in original lacquer. Length of main tube is 43". Diameter of lens is 4". Condition: very good. |
5000 |
7000 |
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1007A |
20th Century, sea
chart "The Coast of New England", hand-colored engraving, after
DesBarres 1781 sea chart, 23" x 31 1/2", framed 30 1/4" x 38
3/4". Good condition. |
400 |
600 |
|
1008 |
Fine late 19th Century
pond model of a straight line racer.
Hull is fitted with lead keel and is painted gold below the waterline
and darkly varnished above. Brass
fittings include chain plates, rudder, tiller and other fittings. Model is gaff rigged with a suit of five
stitched sails. 49"L x 4" W
x 50"H. Condition: very good |
3000 |
4000 |
|
1009 |
Late 19th Century
music box with automation including rocking ship, waterwheel, clock tower,
windmill, train etc. Operated by a pull string and levers. Condition: good. Dimensions 18" wide x 7" deep x 20" high. |
3000 |
5000 |
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1010 |
Exceptional cased
model of the Lightship Service vessel "Boston." Details include deck houses, hatches,
launches, masts with beacons, radar etc… Brass details include deck bitts,
capstans, bell, search light, stovepipe, deck plates, flagstaff etc. Mounted
into an inlaid display case.
Dimensions 33"L x 13"W x 24"H. Condition: very good. Late 20th Century. |
3500 |
5500 |
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1011 |
Oil on Canvas of an
American Merchantman under full sail flying a suit of nine sails. Mounted into a gold frame. Signature indistinguishable. Dimensions on
sight 19 1/2 x 23 1/2. Overall 30 x 34.
Late 20th Century. Condition:
very good. |
1000 |
1250 |
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1012 |
Late 19th Century
model of the windjammer "Ella". Painted copper below the waterline,
black above with a red boot stripe.
The scribed wood deck carries cabins, hatches, anchors, winch,
binnacle, water buckets, lifeboats etc…There are fine trail boards with
vessel name at bow and a carved eagle figurehead. Set onto an incised wooden cradle and into an inlaid mahogany
display case with table stand. Dimensions 40"L x 17" W x 60"H.
Late 19th Century. Condition - very
good. |
3500 |
5500 |
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1012A |
20th Century, sea
chart, area off Martha's Vineyard, hand-colored engraving, 31 1/2" x
23", framed 39" x 30".
Good condition. |
400 |
600 |
|
1013 |
Early 20th Century
pond model of a gaff rigged sloop.
With lead keel and brass fittings including tiller, shroud plates,
traveler, mast hoop etc. Rigged with
a suit of four sails. Hull is
varnished and set into a wood cradle.
Dimensions 30" L x
6"W x26"H. Condition: very good. |
1200 |
1400 |
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1013A |
20th Century Jaipur,
9' 2" x 12' 4". Good
condition. |
1500 |
3000 |
|
1014 |
Large oil on canvas
with a portrait of the three stack Inman liner "City of New York"
underway with smoke flowing from stacks and many figures on deck. Vessel is shown cruising through a rolling
green sea. Signed lower right P. Stanton. Dimensions On sight 29 x 49 1/2.
Overall 37 x 57. Late 20th Century.
Condition: very good |
3000 |
5000 |
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1015 |
Exceptional model of
the Schooner Yacht “America”, namesake of the “America’s Cup." The hull is copper sheathed below the
waterline painted black above. The
planked deck carries cockpit with floorboards and benches, companionway,
hatches, skylight, etc. The raked masts are fitted with a full suit of finely
stitched linen sails. Mounted into a
glass and mahogany display case with marquetry inlay and custom table
stand. Dimensions: 41L x 13W x 62
1/2H. Condition: excellent. Late 20th
Century. |
3500 |
5500 |
|
1015A |
Outstanding and huge
copper and brass beacon which was likely from a lighthouse, lightship or an
enormous ocean buoy. The fresnel lens
is protected by a heavy triangular glass panel. Early 20th Century.
condition: excellent.
Dimensions: 40" high x
22" diameter. |
8000 |
12000 |
|
1016 |
Mahogany and brass two
part campaign chest with two drawers over three. The two parts have brass
carry handles and inlaid brass drawer pulls with keyholes. Dimensions 29"W x 17"D x
37" H. Condition - good, some
cracks. |
3000 |
4000 |
|
1017 |
Cased diorama of the
merchant ship "Volage."
Model is set into clay waves and has standing and running rigging,
painted gun ports and figurehead.
Dimensions 17 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 14 1/2.
Condition: some chipping to clay sea.
Early 20th Century |
700 |
1000 |
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1018 |
Pair of early 20th
Century copper port and starboard lanterns with brass maker's badges
"Ahlemann and Schlatter, Bremen, Metalware Fabricators". With cut glass, fresnel lenses and brass
carry handles. The rear is fitted
with hinged doors opening two original burners. Height without handle
19" x 13" wide. Condition:
some small dings. |
1500 |
2000 |
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1019 |
Outstanding model of
the Donald McKay built Boston clipper ship "Sovereign of the
Seas." The planked mahogany deck
carries many brass fittings including capstan, bitts, bollards, pump, bells,
belaying pins, hatch rings, davits, etc.
Other details include built up cabins with doors and lights,
companionways, hatches, chart cabin, wheel box etc. The hull is copper
sheathed below the waterline and painted black above. Mounted into a
freestanding mahogany display case with inlaid satinwood marquetry. Case dims: 46 x 19 x 63. Late 20th Century.
Condition: excellent |
7000 |
9000 |
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1020 |
Oil on canvas showing
five sailboats in a race. Three of
the boats are most prominent. There
are a couple of spectator boats in the distance and some greenery. Mounted into a classic gold frame. Dimensions on sight 29 1/2 x 49 1/2 Overall 37 x 56 1/2 |
2000 |
4000 |
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1021 |
Early English
barometer with carved oak case and brass faceplate with open center showing
the bellows. 8" diameter. Condition: very good. C.1930 |
300 |
500 |
|
1022 |
Elegant model of J.P.
Morgan’s private steam yacht “Corsair IV”, built by Bath Iron Works in Bath,
Maine. Model details include expertly planked mahogany deck and built up
cabins. Six detailed launches and
lifeboats hang from davits. Other
details include ventilator cowls, winch, deck plates, pennants, passenger benches,
wood capped deck rails, binnacle, engine order telegraphs, cleats, davits,
etc… Mounted on turned brass columns into a finely inlaid free standing
mahogany display case. Model Dimensions: 56 x 16 x 57. Late 20th Century.
Condition: excellent |
6000 |
9000 |
|
1023 |
Pair of Solid brass
ship's bulkhead lanterns with protective brass cages, glass lenses and wide
brass hoods. Fitted with a/c
sockets. Hood = 15". Height = 10
1/2. Mid 20th Century. Condition:
excellent |
800 |
1200 |
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1023A |
Early 20th Century
Persian Lavar Kerman rug, 10' 10" x 14' 6". Good condition, color, condition, minor
border loss. |
3000 |
6000 |
|
1024 |
Highly detailed cased
model of the Schooner Yacht "Atlantic." Details include, winch, ventilators, companionways, masts,
booms, rigging and full suit of stitched linen sails, anchor and davit,
engine room lights, funnel, deck lights, cleats etc. The hull is painted
black above the waterline and red below.
The model is mounted into a mahogany case with inlaid marquetry and
custom table. Dimensions:
52"long x 16"wide x 68" high with table. Late 20th
Century. Condition: excellent. |
4000 |
6000 |
|
1025 |
Pair of copper and
brass ship's bulkhead lamps with protective glass covers, brass cages and a/c
sockets. Wired for use. 10" high
x 8 1/2" wide. Condition: very
good |
400 |
600 |
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1025A |
Outstanding copper and
brass beacon light with fresnel glass lens. Circa 1930. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Hinged
top. Lantern has been electrified and
also comes with a oil burner.
Dimensions: 34 1/2" tall
x 14" diameter. Condition: very
good. |
3500 |
4500 |
|
1026 |
Exceptional four-foot
model of the America's Cup Challenger Yacht "Britannia". The hull is painted black above the
waterline and gold below with a white boot stripe. The planked basswood deck carries winches, skylights, anchors,
companionway, tiller etc. The model is gaff
rigged with spars for a flying club sail as she was rigged for her
participation in the America’s Cup Races in 1899. Dimensions 49"long x
6" wide x 49" high . Late
20th Century. Condition: excellent. |
2000 |
3000 |
|
1027 |
Trade sign of the
Cross Rip Lightship #96 in relief.
Sign reads: "Ship stood
guard at Cross Rip Station from 1937-1954". 30" high x 48" wide.
Late 20th Century. Condition:
excellent. |
1000 |
2000 |
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1027A |
18th Century,
"Exact Prospect of the City of Rochester", by James Collins,
hand-colored engraving, 19 5/8" x 24 1/4", unframed. Good condition. |
200 |
400 |
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1028 |
Scale model of the
British “J” Class Yacht “Endeavour."
Planked deck with winches, toe rails, skylights, companionway, wheel,
binnacle, etc… Rigged with a suit of stitched linen sails. Mounted into a glass display case with
brass trim that fits onto an inlaid mahogany baseboard. Dimensions 24" long x 5" wide x
35" high. Late 20th Century.
Condition: excellent. |
2000 |
3000 |
|
1029 |
Regency finished
Mahogany console table with crotch veneers and fluted leg. Late 20th Century. Condition: good, purposely
distressed. 30" high x 36"
wide |
1000 |
1500 |
|
1030 |
Scale model of the
gaff-rigged sloop "Shenandoah". Carved hull is copper sheathed
below the waterline and painted black above.
The planked mahogany deck has companionways hatch, brass pump and
anchor windlass. Four carronades hang
from the rail. Rigged with a suit of
five finely stitched sails.
Condition: good.
Dimensions: 42L x 8W x 37H.
Late 20th Century. |
800 |
1200 |
|
1031 |
Pair of highly
polished solid brass yachting binoculars by Lemaire-Paris. With geared focal knob and extending lens
shades. Circa 1900. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 6" tall x 5" wide |
400 |
600 |
|
1032 |
Solid mahogany ship's
door with 12" porthole window in center. Brass bolt lock and handle.
71" high x 34" wide x 4" deep |
1000 |
1500 |
|
1033 |
Exceptional model of
the American Fishing schooner Benjamin W. Latham. 20th Century. The planked hardwood
deck carries planked hatches with hoisting rings, stove pipe, companionway,
anchor windlass, anchors, cabin with skylight and sliding roof. Other details include wheel cabin with
wheel and gratings, pumps, dories, etc. Model is rigged with a
full suit of finely stitched sails.
Dimensions 67" long x 10" wide x 57 " high. Late 20th Century. Condition: excellent |
3000 |
5000 |
|
1033A |
Late 19th Century
Persian Heriz rug, 8' 8" x 12' 2".
Good color, even pile, some wear. |
2000 |
3000 |
|
1034 |
Solid bronze statue of
a fisherman in oilskins gazing out to sea with a hand to his forehead
standing next to a piling.
Dimensions: 14" high. Condition: excellent. Mid 20th Century. |
250 |
450 |
|
1035 |
Scale model of the
1934 America's Cup "J" Class yacht "Rainbow". Rigged with
stitched linen sails and full rigging.
Deck details include brass winches, mahogany skylights and hatches,
etc…. Hull is painted gold below the waterline and ivory above. Dimensions 48L x 8W x 71H. Late 20th Century. Condition: very good. |
3000 |
4000 |
|
1035A |
Outstanding builder's
half model of the screw steamers Gogovale and Gretavale. With original boxwood builder's plaque
listing "Lithgows Limited, Shipbuilders, Glasgow 1927-1928. Registered Dimensions: 385' x 52' x 26.6'". Hundreds of gold plated fittings adorn the
model which has a raised pilot house, cargo masts, with booms, awning frames,
etc. Painted black over red. Mounted
to a front surfaced mirror into a display case with table. Condition: end mirrors cracked, some
rigging down. Dimensions: 93" long x 12" wide x 56"
high with table. |
15000 |
20000 |
|
1036 |
Pair of copper and
brass companionway lamps with glass globes and protective cages. Dimensions 11 x 5. Condition: very good. |
400 |
600 |
|
1037 |
Large early 20th
Century pond yacht with varnished hull and lead keel. Brass fittings include mast collar, shroud
brackets, traveler, boom collar, spreaders etc. Rigged with four sails.
Condition: good. Dimensions
83"L x 11" W x 100" H |
3000 |
4000 |
|
1038 |
Outstanding copper and
brass beacon light with fresnel glass lens. Circa 1930. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Hinged
top. Lantern has been electrified and
also comes with an oil burner.
Dimensions: 35 tall x 15
diameter. Condition: very good. |
3500 |
4500 |
|
1038A |
Two (2) 19th Century
lithographs by DeLaPlante and Durand Brager, including: "Brick de 20
Canon A Poupe Ronde", 10 7/8" x 13 1/2", unframed, good
condition; "Balaou Espanol", 11" x 13 1/2", unframed,
good condition. |
300 |
500 |
|
1039 |
Exceptional Model of
the Nantucket Lightship #112, showing
lifeboats, ventilator cowls, ladders, rope coils, capstan, binnacle, flood
lights, anchors, bell, telegraph, propellers etc. Mounted into a brass
trimmed glass display case with mahogany baseboard and marquetry inlay with
custom table stand. Case and Table
dimensions: 46L x 19W x 63 1/2. Late
20th Century. Condition: very good. |
6000 |
8000 |
|
1040 |
1914 log book from the
schooner yacht "Chanticleer."
The book has a seller's stamp on the inside cover from Charles C.
Hutchinson nautical instruments 152 State St. Boston Mass. The log documents the yachts 1914 cruising
season from the 23rd of May to September.
Cruising area was Bristol RI to Bar Harbor, being fond of
Marblehead. Also participated in the
New York Yacht club cruise. 13 3/4 x
8 3/4. Condition: good. |
800 |
1200 |
|
1041 |
Oil on canvas of a
square rigged merchantman under full sail, flying an American Flag. Colors of a setting sun in the
background. Mounted into a gold
frame. Signed lower right J. Glouger.
Dimensions on sight 20 x 23.5.
Overall 31 x 34. Late 20th Century.
Condition: very good. |
2000 |
3000 |
|
1042 |
Engine order telegraph
by the English firm Chadburns, solid brass construction. With white faceplates showing commands
including ahead, astern, full, half, slow, dead slow, finished with engine,
and stop. Highly polished. Condition: very good. Faceplate dimensions: 16 1/2". Overall height with
handle: 50". circa 1930's |
4500 |
5500 |
|
1042A |
Semi-antique Persian
Meshed carpet, 12' x 16'. Good
condition. |
3000 |
5000 |
|
1043 |
Scale model of the
Lackawanna Railroad tugboat "Bath" built at Newport News. Details include planked deck, wheelhouse,
brass railings, portholes, cabin doors, chocks, bitts, etc. Mounted into a
brass trimmed mahogany display case.
Dimensions 33"L x 12"W x 21"H. Condition: very good. Late 20th Century. |
2500 |
3500 |
|
1044 |
Giclee of the USS
Constitution by Myron Clark.
Constitution is shown under full sail in heavy seas. Matted and framed. Dimensions 32 1/2 x 40 1/2 overall.
Condition: very good. Late 20th Century |
600 |
900 |
|
1044A |
Set of three (3) 20th
Century restrikes of 18th Century lithographs, "Boston in
American", artist William Burgis, engraver Harris, limited edition of
500, largest 26" x 20", unframed.
Good condition. |
300 |
500 |
|
1045 |
Solid brass ship's
lantern with heavy glass fresnel lens accessible by two hinged hasps with
iron bail handle. 19" high with
handle, 10 1/2" wide. Condition:
very good. Mid 20th Century. |
400 |
500 |
|
1045A |
Massive solid brass
ship's steering station by Donkin and Company Limited, Newcastle on Tyne. Fitted with port and starboard indicator
arrow, many valves and levers. Fitted
with a six spoke brass wheel with turned handles. Overall height with wheel 53". Wheel diameter 42".
Circa 1950. Condition: very
good. |
7000 |
9000 |
|
1046 |
Four foot model of the
1895 America's Cup yacht "Valkyrie III." With planked mahogany deck that carries brass winches, tiller,
skylights, companionways, etc. Rigged with a suit of five sails. Dimensions 53L x 7W x 53.5H. Late 20th
Century. Condition: very good. |
1500 |
2500 |
|
1047 |
Beautiful round mirror
with several sea shells set into a broad frame. 45" Diameter. Item
is New. |
1000 |
2000 |
|
1048 |
Pair of solid brass
Italian ship's companionway lights fitted with a/c sockets, glass lenses and
protective cages. Three dog bolts
each. Highly polished. 9" diameter. Late 20th Century. Condition: very good. |
400 |
600 |
|
1048A |
Artist: A.A. Bonnaffe,
Title: Islas de Chincha, Peru, Printmaker: Jacottet, Date: C. 1860, Medium:
Tintstone lithograph, Paper size: 16 x 22 1/2, Inscribed: Monogrammed within
matrix, artist and lithographer identified within matrix, Retail: $2500,
Condition: Fair condition, with numerous repaired folds and tears throughout
image. |
500 |
600 |
|
1049 |
Exceptional model of
the private steam yacht "Harvard".
"Harvard" was built at Bath Iron Works in 1896. Owned by
George Baker, Harvard was a steam yacht of the Golden age. Details include a planked deck, mahogany
deckhouses with raised panels, skylights with brass bars. Six launches hang from davits. Hull is painted deep red below the
waterline and ivory above with a gold bootstripe. Fitted into a freestanding
inlaid mahogany display case with custom table stand. Dimensions 66 x 21 x
67. Condition: excellent. Late 20th
Century. |
10000 |
15000 |
|
1049A |
Ken Knowles (American,
b. 1968), "Back Beach, Rockport", oil on canvas, 24" x
30", signed LR and titled verso.
Very good condition. In a
frame measuring 31 3/8" x 37 3/8". |
1500 |
2500 |
|
1050 |
Cast and gilded
American Eagle with a "God Bless America" banner and a red, white
and blue painted badge. 32"l.
Condition: very good. Late 20th
Century |
400 |
600 |
|
1051 |
Solid brass ship's
bollard from a U.S. Minesweeper.
Dimensions 21"L x 12"H.
Condition: very good. Circa 1930. |
600 |
1000 |
|
1052 |
Hand-painted simulated
world globe with hand-carved hunt club mahogany stand and brass accents. 26"w. x 26"d. x 50"h. Condition: good. Late 20th Century. |
1000 |
1500 |
|
1053 |
Pair of solid brass
oval shaped catboat portholes each with tempered glass and two dog-bolts.
8" glass 13" overall. Late
20th Century. Condition: excellent. |
550 |
650 |
|
1054 |
360 degree steel
ship's lantern with glass fresnel lens.
Hand painted decoration with anchor, rope work and USS Constitution.
19" high x 8" wide.
Condition: small chip's in lens.
Mid 20th Century. |
400 |
600 |
|
1055 |
Copper sheathed half
hull of the Baltimore clipper "Pride of the Sea", built by Foster
and Booz. Backboard is brown and is 61" long x 17" high. Late 20th Century. Condition: very good. |
1000 |
1500 |
|
1055A |
Cased scale model of
the Moran Tow Boat Co. tug "Edmond J. Moran". The planked mahogany
deck carries many brass fittings including:
winches, bollards, deck plates, binnacles, steam whistle etc. Hull is
painted black above the water line and bronze below with red cabin and
deckhouse. Mounted into an inlaid
mahogany and glass display case with brass trim Model Dimensions: 25 x 6 x 15. Case Dimensions: 33 x
13 x 21. Condition: excellent. Late 20th Century |
3000 |
4000 |
|
1056 |
Fine cased model of
the competition speedboat “Dixie II."
Planked hull with exhaust cowls, controls, cleats, steering wheel,
benches, ventilator cowl, flagstaff with flag, etc… Mounted into a mahogany
display case with inlaid banding and a table stand. Case Dimensions: 51 x
12 x 44 |
2000 |
3000 |
|
1056A |
Artist: Louis
Garneray, Title: La Vie D'un Navire, Printmaker: Dapace, Date: C.1830,
Medium: Mixed method engraving printed in color with additional hand-color,
Paper size: 21 x 25, Inscribed: Artist and engraver identified within matrix,
Retail: $5200, Condition: Fair condition, with repaired tear upper left
margin, replaced paper center left image, center image and upper right
margin, areas of discoloration to paper. |
750 |
1500 |
|
1057 |
Sturdy 20th Century
oak ship's wheel with six turned spindles, iron hub with brass trim ring and
inlaid brass outer rings on both sides. Brass acorn tip on one spindle. Good
old wheel. Condition: good. 29" diameter. |
600 |
800 |
|
1058 |
Large oil on canvas of
two gaff rigged yachts racing side by side on calm seas with high green hills
in the background. Signed lower right
E. Riley. Mounted into a gold frame. Dimensions on sight 29 1/2 x 49 1/2 . Overall 37 x 57. Late 20th Century. Condition: very good |
2000 |
4000 |
|
1059 |