- Ronald Brooks Kita (1932-2007, NY/OH/UK)
Ronald Brooks Kita (1932-2007, NY/OH/UK) aluminum framed and matted screen print on paper titled "The Tower", pencil signed lower right.
17.75" x 13.25" ss / 32.75" x 24.25" oa
Condition: Good condition, not examined out of frame.
- PAUL ANTON SCHMITT (1893-1983), THREE
PAUL ANTON SCHMITT (1893-1983), THREE WORKS: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER WEAVING, STREET-VIEW OF A CHURCH, 1934, "IN OLD MEXICO," EACH: WOODCUT IN COLORS WITH HAND COLORING ON PAPERPaul Anton Schmitt (1893-1983), Three works: Mother and daughter weaving Woodcut in colors with hand coloring on paper Signed in pencil lower right: Paul A. Schmitt Image/Sheet: 10.5" H x 8.75" W Street-view of a church, 1934 Woodcut in colors with hand coloring on paper Signed and dated in ink in the lower margin, at right: Paul A. Schmitt Image: 8.875" H x 12.5" W; Sheet: 10" H x 13" W "In Old Mexico" Woodcut in colors with hand coloring on paper Signed and dated in ink on the back mat, at right: Paul A. Schmitt Image/Sheet: 9.5" H x 12.75" W Provenance: The Artist Albert Bender, acquired from the above Alma Lavenson, circa 1935, acquired from the above Private Collection, by descent from the above Note: this is not of a church in Mexico, but "this is the Mission Carmel, but shown backward so that the tower is in the middle. Obviously, he was using it as a stand-in for a Mexican church."
- ARREDOLUCE MONZA ALUMINUM FLOOR LAMP
ARREDOLUCE MONZA ALUMINUM FLOOR LAMP TOWER Arredoluce Monza Modern aluminum floor lamp, the tower with inset fluorescent bulb, label to underside "Arredoluce Monza / Made In Italy". 74? H x 10.25? W x 10.25? D.
- ANGELO LELII FOR ARREDOLUCE "CONTRAST"
ANGELO LELII FOR ARREDOLUCE "CONTRAST" FLOOR LAMP Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Italian modern "Contrast" floor lamp, the tower with inset three lights on magnetic bases. 75.5? H x 10?W x 10? D.
- AFTER MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946) RARE
AFTER MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946) RARE BOOKPLATEMaynard Dixon (1875-1946)No-Pah-No-Mah (1923)The bookplate, presumably color lithography (not offset or mechanical lithography) carries the artist's initials and symbol lower left with the date 1923.This plate printed in 1923 illustrated the rare 1st edition of Injun Babies: Eight Stories and Eight Drawings for American Children published by G.P. Putnam's Sons New York, in that same year of 1923. The work is described as 'written and illustrated by the great Maynard Dixon (1875-1946), one of the towering artists of the American West' by rare book dealers who ask as much as $1000 for examples in average condition or lower.Image size 6 x 4.75, frame measures 14.75 x 13 inches.Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain except for a small insect stain upper right corner, no damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.
- AFTER MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946) RARE
AFTER MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946) RARE BOOKPLATEMaynard Dixon (1875-1946) (1923)The bookplate, presumably color lithography (not offset or mechanical lithography) carries the artist's initials and symbol lower left with the date 1923.This plate printed in 1923 illustrated the rare 1st edition ofInjun Babies: Eight Stories and Eight Drawings for American Children published by G.P. Putnam's Sons New York, in that same year of 1923. The work is described as 'written and illustrated by the great Maynard Dixon (1875-1946), one of the towering artists of the American West' by rare book dealers who ask as much as $1000 for examples in average condition or lower.Image size 6 x 4.75, frame measures 14.75 x 13 inches.Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.
- GROUP OF FOUR BOOKS RELATED TO NATURAL
GROUP OF FOUR BOOKS RELATED TO NATURAL HISTORYComprising:
Pheasants, Their Lives and Homes, Vol. I & II by William Beebe, Doubleday, Page & Co. NY, 1926
Dessins et Peintures D'Afrique by Alenxandre Lacovleff, Jules Meynial, Paris, 1927
The Tower Menagerie, Robert Jennings, London, 1829
Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust
Condition
Each with wear and staining, some losses and foxing. Dessins with greater wear to the cover with losses. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- VERY RARE CHINESE 'LEGEND OF THE WHITE
VERY RARE CHINESE 'LEGEND OF THE WHITE SNAKE' AUTOMATONPainted wood, papier maché, enamel, silk and metal in three wood and glass casements raised on a later Hongmu wood stand; fitted with moving figures and animals amongst pavilions in landscapes.
4 ft. 6 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 4 in. x 15 in.
Note: Narrative scenes of the legend are contained within the three casements. The central and largest depicting the famous battle between the immortal Bai Suzhen (the white snake) and her enemy Buddhist monk Fahai. Bai Suzhen amasses an army of underwater demons to flood the temple where Fahai has imprisioned her husband Xu Xian. The attack fails as Fahai magically commands the mountain to rise out of harm's way. The temple appears amongst the towering rocky mountains, varying trees, foliage and swirling colorful clouds. The left casement illustrates further scenes from the drama including the rescue of Bai Suzhen from the Leifeng pagoda where Fahai is holding her captive after the birth of her son. The right casement depicts other moments from the legend among them, the disapproving monk Fahai wielding a sword with other figures in landscapes with pagodas.
The tradition of automata originates with clock making which was introduced to China as early at 1601 by Spanish Jesuit missionaries. This impressive example example dates from the Qing Dynasty and represents the demand for clocks by elite members of society which included a palace workshop dedicated to the craft. A small clock in the Palace Museum, Beijing, set within a ‘landscape’ similar in palette and style to the automaton, and accompanied by two blue birds comparable to one in the present example, attributed to the 19th century.
Condition
In good restored condition with minor losses, nicks and wear. Replaced elements and original elements recently resecured to to case, some elements lacking overall. The fabric lining to the interior has some staining and tears. Scuffing to the top cases. With later electrical wiring which needs to be repaired for use and is currently not in working order. Impressive in craftmanship and scale.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON: CRUCIFIXION
19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON: CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST. with Silver plated frame, exhibiting brassing. Christ is depicted on the cross flanked by a mourning Virgin Mary and Saint Martha to his right; while Saint John the Theologian and Saint Matyr Longinus the Centurion side to his left. Behind Christ are the towers of Jerusalem, and above him, God, the Father. Surrounded by hand executed inscriptions. With gilt detailing. From a Brooklyn, NY estate. Dimensions: 12.25" h x 10.25" w x 1.25" d. Condition: Craquelure. Losses. One saint appears to have suffered from heat damage. Minor dings and dents to silver plated frame. Shows aging.
- FOUR STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE TRANSFER PRINTED
FOUR STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE TRANSFER PRINTED ITEMS, ENGLAND, C. 1815-40, England, c. 1815-40, bourdaloue in the Willow , lg. 9 1/2; Sheet bedpan, lg. 14; and two invalid feeders, a marked Spode in the Tower , lg. 7 3/4; and one in the Gothic Ruins , lg. 6 3/4 in.
- SIXTEEN NOVELS BY WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH,
SIXTEEN NOVELS BY WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH, 19TH C.William Harrison Ainsworth
(English, 1805-1882)
16 volumes
Pub. George Routledge and Sons, London
Circa 1857-1880
Three-quarters bound in brown calfskin leather over marbled boards, with all marbled edges and end papers. Gilt spines with raised bands. Octavo (8 1/2" x 6").
Each novel is illustrated throughout by artists George Cruikshank, Sir John Gilbert, and Hablot Browne. The set contains all of Ainsworth's most acclaimed works, including The Lancashire Witches , The Tower of London , Guy Fawkes , Rookwood , Jack Sheppard , and Old St. Paul's . Re-bound as a matching set circa 1880s.
Condition
Good condition, noting a little bit of foxing to the text block in some of the novels. The covers and binding are very good, noting a little rubbing and grime from handling and some mildly bumped corners.
- ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES WEBB (1825-1895)
ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES WEBB (1825-1895) BRITISHAttributed to James Webb, shipping on the Thames, by the Tower of London, oil on canvas, signed 'Webb' bottom left, verso: titled and attributed to James Webb on a paper label. Giltwood frame. 24 x 36 inches.