List of Portland Sal...
This sale has already occurred. Please use the following links to find other sales you might be interested in:

Most Important Historic Maine Estate Auction

auction•1 day sale •sale is over
  • Address The address for this sale in Portland, ME 04103 will no longer be shown since it has already ended.
Dates
Sun
Nov 19
12pm to 4pm
2017
Hong Kong School Port On Canvas. Depicts sailing vessels in harbor, naked natives and women with parasols in foreground. Craquelure throughout, uncleaned, appears to be in painted on perimeter. 18” x 31” image. 23” x 36”. Note states painting brought back in 1867 by Jeremiah Sweetser of Searsport. 1827-1877.

Become a User,
Get Notified of Estate Sales For Free!

Sign Up Today!
 Terms & Conditions
Cash, local check, credit cards accepted. No out of state checks unless known to auctioneer – credi...
 Description & Details

Gerald W Bell Announces A Most Important Historic Maine Estate Auction Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 12 PM Season’s Event and Conference Center Ramada Inn Plaza 155 Riverside St. Portland, Maine (Off Exit 48 of the Maine Turnpike Ramada Inn next to Berlin City Toyota) Preview 9 AM to Start of Sale (Preview of Paintings and notable items upon request prior to sale. Preview of remaining estate items, day of sale or by special appointment.) Auctioneer’s Note: We are privileged to offer at public auction the multi generational collection of the Colcord family of Searsport and Yarmouth Maine. This historic...

Hong Kong School Port On Canvas. Depicts sailing vessels in harbor, naked natives and women with parasols in foreground. Craquelure throughout, uncleaned, appears to be in painted on perimeter. 18” x 31” image. 23” x 36”. Note states painting brought back in 1867 by Jeremiah Sweetser of Searsport. 1827-1877.
Hong Kong School Port On Canvas. Depicts sailing vessels in harbor, naked natives and women with parasols in foreground. Craquelure throughout, uncleaned, appears to be in painted on perimeter. 18” x 31” image. 23” x 36”. Note states painting brought back in 1867 by Jeremiah Sweetser of Searsport. 1827-1877.
Oil on Canvas Ship Mary Goodell Searsport Maine 1854 Hong Kong School. Relined 1943 by Jean Bohn New York. Craquelure throughout. 24” x 18” image. 27” x 22” including frame. Original frame has been repainted.
Oil on Canvas Ship Mary Goodell Searsport Maine 1854 Hong Kong School. Relined 1943 by Jean Bohn New York. Craquelure throughout. 24” x 18” image. 27” x 22” including frame. Original frame has been repainted.
Rare Cold Painted Red Clay Figure of Matador With Original Label Signed Jose Cuber Esqultor Malaga. Old repairs. 11” tall.
Rare Cold Painted Red Clay Figure of Matador With Original Label Signed Jose Cuber Esqultor Malaga. Old repairs. 11” tall.
Rose Mandarin Floor Vase. Excellent condition. Approximately 16 ¼” tall x 10” diameter
Rose Mandarin Floor Vase. Excellent condition. Approximately 16 ¼” tall x 10” diameter
Important 1800 US Liberty Half Cent.
Important 1800 US Liberty Half Cent.
Oil on Canvas of Brooks and Frances Colcord, Searsport 1932 Signed Front and Verso Waldo Pierce. 19” x 25” sight. Overall size with frame 22 ½” x 28” Provenance on verso.
Oil on Canvas of Brooks and Frances Colcord, Searsport 1932 Signed Front and Verso Waldo Pierce. 19” x 25” sight. Overall size with frame 22 ½” x 28” Provenance on verso.
Choice 44 Star American Flag. Circa 1890 admission of Wyoming to Union, signed Lamprell & Marble Mfrs Boston Mass. 6’ x 12’ Excellent condition. Original canvas storage bag.
Choice 44 Star American Flag. Circa 1890 admission of Wyoming to Union, signed Lamprell & Marble Mfrs Boston Mass. 6’ x 12’ Excellent condition. Original canvas storage bag.
19th Century Pastel Bucolic Landscape With Figures and House In Background In The Style of Thomas Chambers. Original lemon gold frame and back. 20 ½” x 28” sight. Overall 23” x 31”.
19th Century Pastel Bucolic Landscape With Figures and House In Background In The Style of Thomas Chambers. Original lemon gold frame and back. 20 ½” x 28” sight. Overall 23” x 31”.
Rare Plains Indian Catlinite Tomahawk Peace Pipe. Probably dates from 1880s or before. Segmented in three pieces. 13” long.
Rare Plains Indian Catlinite Tomahawk Peace Pipe. Probably dates from 1880s or before. Segmented in three pieces. 13” long.
China Trade Camphor Wood Seaman’s Multi Drawer Chest. Brass edging and handles with recessed pulls. 40” x 22” x 25”
China Trade Camphor Wood Seaman’s Multi Drawer Chest. Brass edging and handles with recessed pulls. 40” x 22” x 25”
From the Selection of Sterling and Coin Silver Flatware and Accessories
From the Selection of Sterling and Coin Silver Flatware and Accessories
Choice Clement Drew O/C of the Ship “Bark Fanny Buck”
Choice Clement Drew O/C of the Ship “Bark Fanny Buck”
Willard Patent Banjo Wall Clock With Provenance
Willard Patent Banjo Wall Clock With Provenance
1820s Sheraton Glazed Door Secretary
1820s Sheraton Glazed Door Secretary
Unusual Bronze Garden Armillary With Sun Dial
Unusual Bronze Garden Armillary With Sun Dial
Superb Antique Kazak Scatter
Superb Antique Kazak Scatter
Paneled Imari Punch Bowl – One of Many Pieces of Japanese Porcelain
Paneled Imari Punch Bowl – One of Many Pieces of Japanese Porcelain
Large Emperor and Empress Portraits
Large Emperor and Empress Portraits
Rare Mediterranean Port Painting With Figures, Unknown Location
Rare Mediterranean Port Painting With Figures, Unknown Location
Fabulous Blue and White Chinese Cane Stand
Fabulous Blue and White Chinese Cane Stand
Rare Pennsylvania Walnut Writing Bureau With Inlay
Rare Pennsylvania Walnut Writing Bureau With Inlay
One of Many Choice Vintage Quilts
One of Many Choice Vintage Quilts
Semi-Antique Heriz Carpet 9’ x 11’
Semi-Antique Heriz Carpet 9’ x 11’
Important Ships on English Coast By Charles Diebold
Important Ships on English Coast By Charles Diebold
Rare Chinese Temple Floor Vase With Banner Processional Décor
Rare Chinese Temple Floor Vase With Banner Processional Décor
Important English Sailor’s Handled Jug With Seaman’s Poems
Important English Sailor’s Handled Jug With Seaman’s Poems
Outrageous Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Outrageous Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Spectacular Art Deco Chinese Room Size Carpet
Spectacular Art Deco Chinese Room Size Carpet
Pilgrim Century Walnut Double Gate Drop Leaf Table
Pilgrim Century Walnut Double Gate Drop Leaf Table
Choice Diminutive 64” Tall Cherry Highboy Southeast Massachusetts
Choice Diminutive 64” Tall Cherry Highboy Southeast Massachusetts
Two Early Japanese Carved Bamboo Brush Pots. Intricate deep relief carving of oriental life and bamboo forest. 8” tall x 6” diameter
Two Early Japanese Carved Bamboo Brush Pots. Intricate deep relief carving of oriental life and bamboo forest. 8” tall x 6” diameter
Japanese Lacquer Rectangular Fan Box and Two Hand Decorated Fans
Japanese Lacquer Rectangular Fan Box and Two Hand Decorated Fans
19th Century Japanese Samurai Warrior’s Short Knife. 10 ½” overall length with scabbard.
19th Century Japanese Samurai Warrior’s Short Knife. 10 ½” overall length with scabbard.
19th Century Ebony and Brass Mariner’s Sextant By Bassnett of Liverpool.
19th Century Ebony and Brass Mariner’s Sextant By Bassnett of Liverpool.
19th Century Brass Onion Design Ship’s Hanging Lantern.
19th Century Brass Onion Design Ship’s Hanging Lantern.
French Carriage Clock With Case
French Carriage Clock With Case
Antique and Vintage Oriental Japanese Woodblocks
Antique and Vintage Oriental Japanese Woodblocks
Gordon Grant Lithos
Gordon Grant Lithos
Lady’s Jules Jergensen Diamond and Sapphire Wristwatch
Lady’s Jules Jergensen Diamond and Sapphire Wristwatch
Dedicated Seaman’s Canted Six Board Chest. Complete with woven seaman’s handles and elaborate painted interior with ship’s portrait and maritime history. Excellent condition. 35” x 18” x 12”
Dedicated Seaman’s Canted Six Board Chest. Complete with woven seaman’s handles and elaborate painted interior with ship’s portrait and maritime history. Excellent condition. 35” x 18” x 12”
Pair of Globe Wernicke Mahogany 8 ½ Grade Leaded Glass Three Section Bookcases. Sold 1 x 2 Note: one diamond panel is missing from one section. Easily replaced.
Pair of Globe Wernicke Mahogany 8 ½ Grade Leaded Glass Three Section Bookcases. Sold 1 x 2 Note: one diamond panel is missing from one section. Easily replaced.
Early French Percussion Highwayman’s Riding Pistol. Signed by French maker.
Early French Percussion Highwayman’s Riding Pistol. Signed by French maker.
Custom Colonial Mahogany Block Front Four Drawer Bureau. High bracket base completed with bat wing pulls. 36” x 21” x 31” tall.
Custom Colonial Mahogany Block Front Four Drawer Bureau. High bracket base completed with bat wing pulls. 36” x 21” x 31” tall.
Lot of Three London Hard Leather Suitcases. Natural leather exteriors with brass locks signed EA Ratcliffe Newton Park Burton On Trent.
Lot of Three London Hard Leather Suitcases. Natural leather exteriors with brass locks signed EA Ratcliffe Newton Park Burton On Trent.
Choice Art Deco Reverse Painted Parlor Lamp. Forest scene with original painted base. 16” diameter shade.
Choice Art Deco Reverse Painted Parlor Lamp. Forest scene with original painted base. 16” diameter shade.
Choice Vintage 1940s Era Demi Lune Commode. Three drawers with hand painted floral décor.
Choice Vintage 1940s Era Demi Lune Commode. Three drawers with hand painted floral décor.
Antique Caucasian Scatter Carpet 4’0” x 4’8”. Unusual arbrush dye configuration.
Antique Caucasian Scatter Carpet 4’0” x 4’8”. Unusual arbrush dye configuration.
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Donkey Cart Side Panels. Profusely carved knights on horses and gladiator scenes. 34” long.
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Donkey Cart Side Panels. Profusely carved knights on horses and gladiator scenes. 34” long.
Loading More Pictures...

Subscribe to the upcoming sales in your area!

Create a free user account and be notified of local estate sales near you.

Get free sale notifications

Problems Seeing Pictures?

If you are having trouble seeing the above pictures, please submit your browser information to us so we can try to fix this for you.

Flag This Sale

Have you noticed an objectionable issue with this sale? You can report this sale to us by .

Find More Sales

Many people like to find several liquidation sales to go to when they are out and about. Here are some pages that might help: