- MANNER OF L. BRANSON 'THE VILLAGE POLITICIANS'
MANNER OF L. BRANSON 'THE VILLAGE POLITICIANS' O/C Manner of Lloyde Branson (American / French 1853-1925), ''The Village Politicians'', late 19th /orearly 20th century, oil on canvas depicting three men in a tavern conversing over 'The Times', apparently unsigned. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Jackson Stokes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 13.25", w. 19.75"; frame h. 17.375", w. 23.875", d. 1.375".
- MARIO GIACOMELLI (1925-2000), UNTITLED,
MARIO GIACOMELLI (1925-2000), UNTITLED, FROM THE "CAROLINE BRANSON FROM SPOON RIVER," SERIES, 1968-73, GELATIN SILVER PRINT ON PAPER, IMAGE/SHEET: 4" H X 5.875" WMario Giacomelli, (1925-2000) Untitled, from the "Caroline Branson of Spoon River," series, 1968-73, Gelatin silver print on paper Signed in red ink in the lower right corner of the image: Mario Giacomelli; there is a pale pencil notation at the upper right corner, verso: #4556 Gelatin silver print on paper Dimensions: Image/Sheet: 4" H x 5.875" W Provenance: The Artist The Estate of Dr. Amy Conger
- ED BRANSON ART GLASS BOWL Ed Branson
ED BRANSON ART GLASS BOWL Ed Branson art glass bowl. 3" H x 9.25" diameter.
- ISABEL BRANSON CARTWRIGHT (1885-1966)
ISABEL BRANSON CARTWRIGHT (1885-1966) LANDSCAPEFramed oil on canvas painting, Storm in the Davis Mountains, signed lower left Isabel Branson Cartwright (Isabel Parke Branson Cartwright, American, 1885-1966), dated 1915, sight: approx 13.5"h, 17.5"w, overall: approx 18.5"h, 22.5"w, 5.25lbs
- 16) COLLECTION OF TURQUOISE & SILVER
16) COLLECTION OF TURQUOISE & SILVER JEWELRY BOOKS(lot of 16) Collection of books on southwest turquoise and silver jewelry, 20th c., most profusely colored illustrated accompanied by informational text, comprising: (1) "Turquoise Jewelry," by Edna Mae and John F. Bennett, copyright 1973; (1) "How to Invest in Indian Jewelry," by Alva H. Gillespie, copyright 1975; (1) "Turquoise Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences," by Joseph E. Pogue, sixth printing in 1974; (1) "Indian Jewelry Making," by Oscar T. Branson, copyright 1977; (1) "Blue and Gold: the Turquoise Story," by M.G. Broman, copyright 1975; (1) "Indian Jewelry of the Prehistoric Southwest," by Jerry D. Jacka and Nancy S. Hammack, copyright 1975; (1) "Turquoise Treasures," by Spencer Gill, copyright 1975; (1) "Arizona Highways Turquoise Blue Book," by Joseph Stacey, copyright 1975; (1) "Turquoise: the Gem of the Century," by Oscar T. Branson, limited edition; (1) "Portraits and Turquoises of Southwest Indians," by Clara Lee Tanner, copyright 1975; (1) "Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts," by Ray Manley, copyright 1975; (1) "Southwest Indian Silver from the Doneghy Collection," edited by Louise Lincoln, copyright 1982; (1) "What you should know about authentic Indian Jewelry," by Kathleen Conroy, copyright 1975; (1) "Navajo Silver," by Arthur Woodward, copyright 1971; (1) "Indian Silverwork of the Southwest," by Harry P. Mera, copyright 1974; (1) "The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths," by John Adair, copyright 1944; sizes varied, largest: approx 12"h, 9"w; 20lbs total *Provenance: The family of Alfred A. King (Texas, 1916-2006) great-grandson of Captain Richard King, founder of the now 825,000 acre Texas King Ranch*
- ROSA M. CURTIS (1894-1960), LIFE IN
ROSA M. CURTIS (1894-1960), LIFE IN THE PUEBLOFramed oil painting on canvas board, Pueblo Life , signed lower right Rosa M. Curtis (Rosa Margaret Curtis, New Mexico, Arizona, England, 1894-1960), sight: 11.25"h, 15.25"w, overall: 16.5"h, 21"w, 3.35lbs Provenance: Stamped at verso and frame "Collection J.B. Gulbranson
- RARE FORM CAST IRON WHEEL & WATER PUMP
RARE FORM CAST IRON WHEEL & WATER PUMP PATTERN JAMca. 1748 dated; plate with legible German script of Psalms 65:10 "God has water in plenty", sand cast large side plate with double tombstone arch on pilasters with central wheel and water pump and lower quarter with palm trees, 27 1/2"x 1 1/4"x 26 3/4"; [Note: According to Mercer's book, possibly cast by William Branson at Coventry Furnace, Chester Co., PA. This plate is possibly one pictured on page 19 in Forges & Furnaces in Province of Pennsylvania]; Condition: appears to have had little use, rust & pitting to front corner only, not a reproduced piece, very heavy
- PAUL BRANSON (1885-1979)Puma and Mountain
PAUL BRANSON (1885-1979)Puma and Mountain Goat
signed "PB" lower right
crayon, 5 1/4 by 8 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
- PAUL BRANSON (1885-1979)The Exile, 1915
signed
PAUL BRANSON (1885-1979)The Exile, 1915
signed "Paul Branson" lower left
watercolor, 8 1/4 by 7 1/4 in.
titled, signed, and dated on back
This charming depiction of a polar bear was painted at the Bronx Zoo.
Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
- ED BRANSON ART GLASS BOWLBlue, purple
ED BRANSON ART GLASS BOWLBlue, purple color in shell design. Signed, dated to bottom.
Artist: Ed Branson
Issued: 2003
Dimensions: 11"L x 9.5"D x 4.75"H
Country of Origin: United States
- 2 LANDSCAPE OILS ON BOARD, ATTR. THOMAS
2 LANDSCAPE OILS ON BOARD, ATTR. THOMAS CAMPBELLTwo oils on board riverscapes, possibly Thomas Campbell (Tennessee 1834-1914) in original gilt carved frames. 1st item: Oil on board scene of three figures in a rowboat with a stone bridge in center ground with three figures and a church spire in background. Initials signed "WW" lower left - work similar to Thomas Campbell. Sight: 7" H x 11 1/2" W, Frame: 15" x 19" W. 2nd item: Oil on board scene of three figures in a rowboat with a wooden bridge in center ground. Unsigned. Note - partial label on back from McCrary Branson Artists Supply Co. Sight: 7 5/8 x 5 5/8, Frame: 13 1/2 H x 10 1/2" W. After spending most of his career as a missionary, Campbell came to Knoxville in 1893 to focus on landscape painting. He was a core member of the Nicholson Art League and participated in the Appalachian Exposition of 1910. In addition to his studio practice, Campbell was active as a teacher and founded the art department at Maryville College. (Bio courtesy Knoxville Museum of Art).
Condition:
1st item: Overall toning to image. Board loose in frame. Some losses on frame. 2nd item: Overall toning to image. Craquelure in center field. Losses on frame, especially along outside inner edge.
- BRANSON G. STEVENSON LITHOGRAPHS AND
BRANSON G. STEVENSON LITHOGRAPHS AND ADDITIONAL WESTERN...1st item: Branson G. Stevenson "Butte Hill" Lithograph (15 7/8" H x 22 1/2" W) and 2 Stevenson Christmas card lithographs (17 3/8" H x 10 3/4" W). Branson Stevenson (1901-1989) was a painter, printmaker, sculptor, craftsman, and teacher. He played an important role in many arts organizations, including the Montana Institute of the Arts, Montana Historical Society, CM Russell Museum, and the Archie Bray Foundation. 2nd item: "Puget Sounds and her Snow Capped Mountains" folio paperback, published by Western Engraving & Colortype Co., Seattle, WA in 1915. Contains original colortype prints 100 years old. 13 3/8" H X 10 7/8" W. 3rd item: 10 postcards featuring the etchings of noted Native American artist William Standing (1904-1951). 4th item: 11 jumbo pictorial postcards including California and Yosemite. 6 3/4-7" H x 9" W. 5th item: Approx. 20 Native American postcards (1940's). 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. 6th item: Seven 1919 Greenwich Village postcards, 3 3/8" H x 5 1/4" W. 7th item: 18 postcards from Chicago Municipal Art League & Chicago River Series. Early 20th century. Provenance: Former collection of Baker Brownell (1887 - 1965), an American Philosopher, Writer, and Educator. He traveled extensively throughout his lifetime and live briefly in Montana from 1944 - 1947. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Acid burn or "browning" on all. 2nd item: Interior in excellent condition, with cover worn. Postcards in very good condition.