"Northern Vermont" - by Gianni Cilfone (Italian/American, 1908-1992), oil on canvas. Circa 1944. Canvas size: 22 in. x 25 in. Offered in the original frame, with paper exhibition label affixed to stretcher - 'Bethel Inn Exhibition 1944.' Titled: Northern Vermont. Original condition with some craquelure. Gianni Cilfone was brought to the U.S.A. by his parents when he was only five. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago and also studied under noted painters Hugh Breckenridge and John F...
Theodore 'Ted' Kautzky (Hungarian/American, 1896-1953) original watercolor painting - "Broadway Looking North, Trinity Church - New York City". Painting size: 22" x'15". Watercolor on paper. Circa 1930s. Signed in lower right corner. Excellent condition, some scuffs to the frame.
In this painting Kautzky demonstrates his interest in the architecture of New York city, looking north on Broadway, with the spire of Trinity Church visible on the left...
Theodore 'Ted' Kautzky (Hungarian/American, 1896-1953) watercolor painting of Rainy Day - New York, 1932. Watercolor on watercolor board. Painting size: 15 x 22." Signed and dated 1932 in lower right corner. In this painting, Kautzky captures the shimmering reflections on a rainy day in New York on the Harlem River Speedway looking south along the Harlem River with Washington Bridge and High Bridge visible in the distance. Old automobiles and decorative lamp posts remind us of earlier times...
Vermont village in winter landscape by Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), oil on artist board, 12"x16", circa 1920s, unsigned. An unidentified winter scene with barns in the foreground along a snow covered country road. Arthur Wilder is best known for his winter scenes, and one even hung in the White House during the Coolidge administration. It is almost certain that the location of this subject is in the area surrounding Woodstock, Vermont...
Early parlor Kaleidoscope manufactured by Charles G. Bush, Providence, Rhode Island. Circa 1873. Size: 13.5 inches height x 10 inches length x 6 inches base diameter. Excellent original condition and fully operational. Charles Bush is credited with the design for the first parlor kaleidoscope in America and was granted two patents in 1873 and 1874. He manufactured these instruments in Providence, RI and Claremont, NH...
"Lady", portrait of a collie by artist Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), oil on canvas, signed and dated 1925 in lower right. Size: 24" x 20". Lady was the Wilder family's dog and a favorite subject for Arthur's depictions of home life. He loved dogs and often painted them. An inscription on the reverse reads, "To Junior from Dad 1937." The canvas also retains early labels from when it was loaned to the Woodstock Inn for exhibition...
Bernard Corey (American, 1914-2000) landscape painting of hills in late autumn. Oil on masonite. Size: 8.75 inches x 12 inches. Excellent condition and offered in a contemporary gilt wood frame. Signed. Bernard Corey was born in South Grafton, Massachusetts and is recognized as one of New England's premier landscape painters. He was a member of the Rockport Art Association, the Salmagundi Club, the Gild of Boston Artists and the North Shore Art Association.
A vintage 14Kt yellow gold 'Love' charm bracelet, with 5 gold charms suspended from a complex bracelet with circular and woven wirework links. The charms are variously set with seed pearls and amethyst and ruby gemstones. All but the largest charm are stamped 14K, one by Mendelsohn & Martinez, from Providence, RI. Size: 7.25 in. length. Weight: 58.5 grams. The largest square charm is gold but unmarked, with the saying 'I Love You.'
Moxie Horsemobile pull toy. Circa 1917. This rare lithographed and die cut tin pull toy is the red version with double sided color. It is a toy replica of the famous Moxie soda advertising vehicle that traveled across the countryside as a marketing gimmick. Size: 8.5 inches length x 6.25 inches ht. Condition: Very good, with minor scratching and rubbing in places. Marked with Moxie trademark and patented Feb. 27, 1917.
English George III sterling silver baluster form pint mug, London, 1780, probably by William Cox III. Size: 5 inches ht. x 5.25 inches x 3.75 inches. Weight - 12.3 troy ounces. This large-sized mug has an acanthus leaf-capped double scroll handle and is heavier than most comparable examples...
Georg Jensen, Denmark, .830 silver and green chrysoprase brooch, No. 159. Circa 1915-27. Size: 1.75 inches diameter. Stamped with early Georg Jensen marks. Excellent condition.
Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949) still life painting of Fruit and Berries in a Basket. Dated 1941. Oil on artist board. Painting size: 20 inches x 24 inches. This primitive still life portrait of fruit and berries displayed on a table, with a china cupboard partially visible in the background, was probably executed in the artist's home, Wayside, in the hills outside Woodstock, Vermont. Arthur Wilder was a long-time manager of the old Woodstock Inn and was also an artist who studied at...
Arts and Crafts two-door china cabinet, solid oak. American. Circa 1910. A double door cabinet with glass front and sides. Three adjustable oak shelves. Original finish. Unmarked. Size: 40 inches wide x 61 inches high x 16 inches deep. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Early : Pre 1800
item #1356875
(stock #40G72-1282)
An attractive American Chippendale period slant front desk in yellow birch, with pine secondary wood. Circa 1775-1790. Size: 39.25 inches wide x 19.75 inches deep x 40.5 inches ht. The desk has four graduated drawers with molded lips, supported on an ogee bracket base. The fitted interior features a combination of pigeon holes and drawers arranged around a central prospect door, which conceals a hidden drawer. Probably of a New England origin. Retaining the original brass bail handles. Si...
Arts and Crafts round lamp table by Stickley Brothers, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Circa 1910. Quaint Furniture metal tag on underside of top. Original dark brown finish to base with cross stretchers and through tenons; top has been refinished, with one small old nick at edge of top. Size: 36 inches diameter x 30 inches height.
George III two-handled cup or porringer with repousse floral decoration, sterling silver, London, 1763, by silversmith William Cripps, engraved with owner's initials 'S*R' and date of '1764' in a cartouche. Legible hallmarks struck under base. Size: 6 1/4" across handles x 3 3/4" high x 3 5/8" diameter. Excellent condition with no repairs or erasures.
Weight: 5.47 troy ounces
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1970
item #1421551
(stock #38B12-20138)
Tiffany and Co. 18Kt gold ring set with a blue cabochon sapphire and diamonds in a flower setting. Size: 5 1/2.
Vintage Steiff stuffed donkey pull toy on wheels. Circa 1945-50s. Original condition with Steiff metal button in left ear and U.S. Zone Germany label. The donkey retains its leather saddle, stirrups, and harness, and it has a working pull cord growler. Size; 26 inches length x 21 inches height x 11.25 inches depth.