- A RENé D'HARNONCOURT "MEXICAN MASTERS"
A RENé D'HARNONCOURT "MEXICAN MASTERS" FRAMED NEEDLEPOINT TAPESTRYA René d'Harnoncourt "Mexican Masters" framed needlepoint tapestry, Mid-20th century, Mexico A large pictorial needlework panel designed by René d'Harnoncourt for Fred Davis on the occasion of his birthday, worked in polychrome yarn and threads on a likely linen ground, with five pictorial panels inspired by classic designs from various sources Top panel: Los Monitos [the little monkeys]: With various musicians and people presenting food to a seated couple in the center. Second panel: with various designs inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch motifs and traditional sampler figures including dogs, birds, plants and flowers, and also lions. Third panel: Cuernavaca: with colorful view of Cuernavaca's city buildings and city landmark, scenes with trees, birds, and various people and city life. Fourth panel: A narrow panel with various traditional sampler motifs such as crowns, lions, birds, ornaments, with two dedications with initials: JMS within a heart and CD within a basket. Fifth panel: The lowest panel displays various named figures within a classical arched colonnade including Davis, Rivera, Zapata, Max [likely Emperor Maximilian], Cortes, Borda, Morelos, and Plancarte. Spanish text around the edge: "Si el dechado se perdiers. Como suele acontecer. Suplico al que se lo hallare. Me la sepa devolver. Y si no sabe mi nombre. Aqui lo voy a poner. Mas si fuege de unas largas. Y de corto parecer. No olvide aquel mandamiento. Que-dice no hurtaras te cortaras. O te iras con barrabas." "If the sampler is lost. as usually happens. I beseech him to find it. Know how to return it to me And if you don't know my name. I'm going to put it here. But if it was a long one you will not steal you will cut yourself Or you'll go with Barrabas" Dimensions: 52.25" H x 32.5" W (on stretcher) Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis Private Collection, Northern California, by descent from the above
- PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH 18TH CENTURY FRAKTUR-TYPE
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH 18TH CENTURY FRAKTUR-TYPE MARRIAGE LICENSE, FRAME: 17 1/4 X 19 3/4 IN. (43.8 X 50.2 CM.)Pennsylvania Dutch 18th Century Fraktur-Type Marriage License,, Dimensions: Frame: 17 1/4 x 19 3/4 in. (43.8 x 50.2 cm.)
- COLLECTION OF REFERENCE BOOKS. Twentieth
COLLECTION OF REFERENCE BOOKS. Twentieth century. Including colored glass, Shaker furniture, Pennsylvania Dutch and Asian ceramics.
- PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FLOWER GARLAND 9
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FLOWER GARLAND 9 BLOCK WREATH APPLIQUE QUILT. 77"H X 75"WPennsylvania Dutch flower garland 9 block wreath applique quilt., Staining throughout. Dimensions: 77"H x 75"W
- ANTIQUE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FLOWER WREATH
ANTIQUE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FLOWER WREATH BLOCK QUILT TOPPER 88"H X 86"WAntique Pennsylvania Dutch Flower wreath block Quilt Topper, Has unfinished edges. Dimensions: 88"H x 86"W
- ANTIQUE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH TWIN SIZE
ANTIQUE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH TWIN SIZE FLOWER WREATH GARLAND QUILT. 68 1/2"H X 42 1/2"WAntique Pennsylvania Dutch twin size Flower wreath garland quilt., Has stains throughout. Dimensions: 68 1/2"H x 42 1/2"W
- PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PAINT DECORATED ARMOIRE
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PAINT DECORATED ARMOIRE 18TH CENTURY Pennsylvania Dutch paint decorated armoire 18th century, the case with paneled doors having painted star form medallions, the sides with floral detail, rising on a molded base, 72.5"h x 55"w x 23"d
- PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE PAINT DECORATED
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE PAINT DECORATED OCCASIONAL TABLE Pennsylvania Dutch style paint decorated occasional table, having a floral medallion, and rising on a tripod base, 28.5"h x 25.5"w
- 3PC PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MINIATURES WOODEN
3PC PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MINIATURES WOODEN FURNITURE SETA set of three miniature figures of wooden furniture, a chair, a bench, and a dresser painted black with floral accents. Pennsylvania Dutch Miniatures manufacturing sticker on the chair. Dimensions of the chair: 2.75"L x 2.25"W x 4.75"H. Dimensions of the bench: 10"L x 3"W x 5"H. Dimensions of the dresser: 4.75"L x 2.75"W x 5.5"H.
Manufacturer: Garden Spot China Co
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Age related wear.
- PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BENTWOOD OVAL BRIDES
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BENTWOOD OVAL BRIDES BOX HAVING HAND...Pennsylvania Dutch Bentwood Oval Brides Box having hand painted lid Pennsylvania circa 18th century or later height 5 1/4 inches, length 17 1/2 inches, depth 10 3/4 inches
Condition:
All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
- FOUR PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HAND COLORED
FOUR PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HAND COLORED FRACTURESFour Pennsylvania Dutch Hand Colored Fractures, largest 17 1/2" x 13 1/2". Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Condition:
All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
- 18TH CENTURY POLYCHROME DECORATED SHRANK:
18TH CENTURY POLYCHROME DECORATED SHRANK: Dated 1778. This armoire, or schrank as it is called in Germany. It came from Stein, a small village in the county of Appenzell, Switzerland. With the exception of some restoration of the crown & bottom moldings, this piece remains in its original state. It is representative of country folks furniture used widely in the late 1700's and 1800's in Switzerland, southern Germany, & Austria. Similar pieces were brought by immigrants to Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Dutch). This armoire was imported into the U.S. by the Country Shop in 1970, and it was acquired by Mr. & Mrs. L.W. Redd in the summer of 1971. Approx. 67.25'' h x 62.50'' l x 23.75'' w.
CONDITION: Magnet added to left door. Age cracks, loss at top left moulding, wear commensurate with age and use.