Sale of Primitive American Antiques / Folk Art - Collector / Dealer Downsizing

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Dates
Sat
Oct 21
9am to 3pm
2017

Terms

Cash only, All sales final, Please no large bags/backpacks, Limited art sale in small space - Can allow only a small number in at a time - Numbers will be out by 6 AM but any signup sheet will be honored at that time -Trying to keep prices reasonable for dealers-Appointments possible after sale

As former antiques dealers, we are in the process of downsizing part of our 35-year collection of American antiques and folk art. As collectors, we have been particularly attracted to antique American primitives and folk art but also have appreciated and acquired many contemporary folk pieces including work by many of today's top wood carvers. The offerings for this sale will include a wide array of both antiques and contemporary folk art and primitives, political items, butter prints / cookie prints, primitive iron pieces, stoneware, ceramics, and other country-related smalls.

-selection of primitive butter, cookie, cake prints

- 19th century stoneware

- wood carved plaques

- PA Dutch cricket stool

- Victorian chip carved hanging wall box

- early double spinning wheel

- elaborate Tramp art Gothic double frame

- shelves

- nautical coconut water dipper with turned wood handle

-antique folk art ship model of the "Andrew Jackson"

-McKinley death silk in Eastlake frame

- painted firkin

- identified 19th century stoneware assortment

- early nautical andirons / nautical fireplace tools

- early primitive food choppers

- assortment of small "Grenfell style" rugs

- fish / eel spears

- early primitive betty lamp

- 1920's folk art calliope circus wagon

- complete Fairbanks scale

- 18th century decorative wafer iron

- wick trimmer

- bedwarmer

- Civil War portrait of soldier

- map of Manhattan 1861 showing Revolutionary War assault

- over 50 assorted individual folk / caricature carvings

- a number of large carved figural dioramas by top caricature carvers

- large assortment of folk paintings

- political items - Reagan inaugural jelly beans!

- history / antique books

- lots of other country surprises

-other quality items may be added

- Kawai Model UST 7 upright piano-$400.

Just a small part of the original American primitives to be offered as part of our retirement downsizing saleEarly New England double spinning wheel from Marblehead,Ma, select stoneware, bedwarmer and an 1861 print of the Manhattan battle map from "Valentine's Manual" are just a few things that will be offeredA Pa Dutch cricket stool,early nautical andirons and fireplace set and a Quebec trinket stand,etc.19th century painted tin "toleware" boxes-big and tiny , butter prints,cake and cookie molds, dough trencher,tramp art "Gothic" frame,iron ware,etc.Just some of the folk art to be offeredA selection of folk art and caricature carvings by some of today's greatest artistsA sampling of just some of the fine carvings being offered including one of my favorites, the Penn State golfer(or caddy) sitting on his golf bag A larger grouping two former presidents-Bill Clinton on the left and Abe Lincoln looking heavenward on the rightAntique "Andrew Jackson" ship model , 1920's Circus wagon and wooden Santa banner,etc.Large carved dioramas by longtime Temple University professor William Melchior,one of a scene from the Gettysburg battlefield-the other of an old-time country band and singerA selection of signed Wisconsin pottery, a vintage "Rocket" chocolate mold and a Washington's Headquarters, Morristown ,NJ Bicentennial plate from 1932,the year it became the first National Historical ParkCirca 1930's handmade folk art ship model with cloth sales of the Andrew Jackson-good conditionA selection of 19th century stoneware stamped in order "Bullard&Scott,Cambridgeport,Mass, Adam Green, New Brunswick,NJ and West Troy NY PotteryA selection of iron pieces including early nautical andirons and fireplace set, 18th century waffle iron with musical lyre design and coal forkMore iron-Fairbanks scale,food choppers, fish/eel spears, iron molds, early betty lamp, drying racksMap of "The Attacks on Fort Washington by His Majesty's Forces"- A print as included in Valentine's Manual of 1861 of the attack of Manhattan by British troops in the Revolutionary War with hand colored positioning of troops. This piece was sold by legendary New England dealer Randy Gardner, as stated on backHand painted scene on glass of Niagara Falls,RR Donnelly print of Amos Doolittle Lexington Battle Scene hand tinted, a Garfield death silk in Eastlake frame, hand carved eagle plaque and a hand tinted early print of New York BayWooden game board,Victorian "Gothic" Tramp Art frame, early marbleized frame with period silhouettesQuebec trinket stand, painted vintage Pa dutch cricket stool, Victorian carved plaque of dogEarly 19th century painting of woman holding glasses, contemporary silhouette piece and a fine portrait of a young Civil War soldier from NYA variety of painted tin "Toleware" boxes including a miniature box measuring 2 3/4" X 1 7/8" , A Pa style painted box and a painted measuring cup with bird and tulip motifA selection of wooden prints and a fine,early wooden dough trencher-one problem with this photo is the Maple mold and lollipop print are no longer availableAn interesting series of 3 wooden carved occupational plaques-not sure of derivation but similar to ones at Mercer Museum,Doylestown,Pa, variety of butter prints, small carved bucketVariety of cookie and butter prints, early primitive carved Pa bed smoothersPa Dutch folk art carved gourd, chip carved hanging basket, Victorian carved hanging wall pocket, two folk art snuff boxes, a cigarette tobacco measuring spoon with carved Victorian gentleman Fine 19th century painted box, selection of primitive folk carvings, an ebony hair comb that we believe to be from a ship builder in New EnglandA very early double spinning wheel from an estate in Marblehead, Ma and a country firkin with great painted decorationA series of "Grenfell" style miniature rugs, an early fife, period silhouettes in a wonderful Eastlake frame, a nautical coconut dipper with turned handle, Washington bust-Art Metal Works,1931Original Pa folk artist Cindi Landi original acrylic paintingPrints by Cape Cod folk artist Rosebee and New York artist Steven Klein-both signedPrint by Patricia PalerminoOriginal acrylic on board by Jess Snyder from New York depicting a bank robbery in Albany,NY in which the robber wanted the cab he rode in to wait for him while he went in to rob the bank!Original oil paintings by New hope,PA artist Jane Gilday-one depicting the Cash Family of musicians,the other a Robert Dole-like political rally. Gilday has had strong showings at auction,particularly at Rago Auctions.Original water color of an iconic theme signed W.H. DanielsA wonderful and typical Cindi Landi folk art acrylic and an original simple farm scene signed AttakornAn original painting on board signed Myrtle depicting Indian faces as stars in an American flag with the "One little Indian,Two little Indians,Three little indians" theme around the outside and Don't Tread on Me in the center- obviously some sort of statement. The Rooster is by well known Georgian folk artist, Chris E. Lewallen on board.Another simple rustic painting by Pa artist Cindi LandiOriginal very folky flower painting from Maine and a eagle theorem painting on velvet by NJ artist Dolores SheppardA very large and impressive carved wooden American eagle complete with undulating waving flag by Ted Slawinsky- 30" wide with glass eye! Very impressive!A wonderful 1920's carved wooden Circus Wagon with calliope player and stove attendant inside wagon and very detailed horses and rig. Great piece! Carved Uncle Sam and a contemporary horse and buggy by NJ carver, Ted WykaLarge (30") Santa/Merry Christmas banner carving by K.N. Ferris and the Pa folk artist, Elmer Jumpers, "Tribute to Andy Anderson" in which a chain gang is being led by a guard,the only figure not having a big smile. Andy Anderson was a cowboy who went to Hollywood in the 1940's and appeared in a number of western movies but was always a wood carver at heart.A great carved diorama by William Melchior depicting a country band on the steps of "The General Store"Another carved wooden masterpiece by Temple University's William Melchior of " A Brief Respite" in the action on the Gettysburg BattlefieldAn array of caricature carvings including a cowboy by "Caricature Carvers of America" President, Pete Leclair.The Caricature Carvers is an organization recognizing the best in the carving business.Another array of carvings available including Ted Slawinsky's bust of LincolnAnother diverse array of wonderful wood carvings including the Penn State golfer.A set of two duck hunters from Cape Cod , a dancing Gene Kelly from Elmer Jumpers, two police officers,one by Dennis Thornton one of the best known carvers in AmericaAnother carving grouping including "Memories of Operations Past" by Richard Jensen of Statin Island in which the good doctor seems to be remembering his best.Caricature studies by Peter Ortell, former NYC fireman and extraordinarily well known carver and one of my favorites, Bill Clinton out running wearing his "Hillary is Always Right" shirt by Vermont artist Moses Paul Ward.Kawai upright piano Model UST 7An overall view of the selection of butter printsA spectacular 34" wide Jane Gilday painted and carved shelf in which she illustrates the song "You Are My Sunshine" by depicting a loving couple throughout life-Gilday is a well respected artist from Bucks County,PaTwo butter prints added for this sale, an early small gessoed and painted dome box probably from Schoharie County,NY, a simple carved panel from a 19th century box depicting a very folky Pa style tree and bird scene and a 1976 carved bust from Lancaster CountyA quirky hanging coat rack for golfers and an early original oil painting by Betty Caithness who became well known for her selling of Folk Art patterns and booksAn original oil painting on canvas by noted folk artist, Mary Shelley of Ithaca,NY-it depicts a New Hope,Pa eatery identified as "TSP New Hope,Pa" and dated 1983. Of course Shelley is well known for her carved and painted scenes,often of diners. She however told us many years ago, that she occasionally did painted scenes simply to rest her hands from the carving process and considered them of equal quality and value. Two further stoneware additions - a small pot marked Evan R Jones ,Pittston,Pa and a 2 gallon jug,unmarked but with an elaborate and dark stylized flower

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