- WILLIAM ADAMS DELANO SEASCAPE WATERCOLOR
WILLIAM ADAMS DELANO SEASCAPE WATERCOLOR William Adams Delano (American 1874-1960), untitled watercolor depicting a shoreline on the coast of Labrador, mounted and matted from a previous framing, with a letter from Josephine Manning en verso identifying the artwork as having been painted while on a trip to the Grenfell Mission in Labrador, the artist bequeathed the painting to Ambassador Norman Armour and the information on the bequest is detailed in the letter, unframed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Tania Armour Becker, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: sight h. 3.75'; w. 6", overall h. 8.75" w. 10.75",
- AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED LETTER BY FRANKLIN
AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED LETTER BY FRANKLIN DELANORoosevelt, dated February 6, 1918, as Secretary of the Navy, to Louis Haas, Madison Avenue, New York City. An interesting text dealing with the Navy’s borrowing binoculars for use in World War I. Along with a canceled reimbursement check from the Treasurer of the United States for $1 for the binoculars. Sight size 10 1/2" by 8", on watermarked United States stationary, good condition.
- "YALTA CONFERENCE" ARCHIVAL BLACK &
"YALTA CONFERENCE" ARCHIVAL BLACK & WHITE PHOTO New York Times archival black and white photograph depicting scene from the Yalta Conference depicting Winston Churchill, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Josef Stalin. Image: 10" H x 12.5" W; frame: 17" H x 21" W.
- DELANO MODERN MAPLE WOOD DRESSER Delano
DELANO MODERN MAPLE WOOD DRESSER Delano Collection Herman Miller style modern maple wood dresser / credenza, with stainless steel legs and pulls. 33" H x 72" W x 20" D.
- (3) FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT WHITE HOUSE TRAY,
(3) FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT WHITE HOUSE TRAY, PICTURES(lot of 3) Franklin D. Roosevelt items: (1) metal White House Tray with Roosevelt picture, 13.25"w, 10.5"d; (1) relief print, "Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd Presiden of the United States of America, COmmander in Chief ot eh Army and Navy", 11"h, 9"w, (1) framed
7.25"h, 5.25"w, total: 2.10lbs
- BOOK: NAVAL SKETCHES OF THE WAR IN CALIFORNIABook:
BOOK: NAVAL SKETCHES OF THE WAR IN CALIFORNIABook: "Naval Sketches of the War in California", c.1939, reproducing twenty-eight drawings made by William Henry Meyers (b.1815), descriptive text by Captain Dudley Wright Knox (1877-1960), with an introduction by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), published by Random House, New York, printed at the Grabhorn Press, San Francisco, marbled-paper boards, limited edition of one thousand copies, approx 16"h, 11"w, 3.5lbs
- 4 PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURES WITH PHOTOS,
4 PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURES WITH PHOTOS, FRAMED 1) Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1933-1945), TLS on White House stationary, letter regarding economic recovery, dated 1934, 2) Harry Truman, (1945 - 1953), TLS on White House stationary, dated 1947, "railroad interest", 3) Dwight D. Eisenhower, (1953-1961), TLS on White House stationary, dated 1955, regarding a gift to his grandchildren, 4) Richard M. Nixon, (1969-1974), TLS on White House stationary, dated 1971, letter to the Mayor of Deal, NJ. All framed, none examined out of frame. From a Tuckahoe NY collector. Dimensions: Nixon, 15.5" x 20.5" Condition: Good.
- PAIR OF PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT WOOD
PAIR OF PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT WOOD FLOOR LAMPS, DESIGNED BY THOMAS JAYNE FOR THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUBAfter a model by Delano & Aldrich.
5 ft. 10 in. x 12 in. diam.
Property from Balderbrae, a home designed by Jayne Design Studio, NY
Condition
Both in good overall condition with very little wear. Structurally sound. Will need to be wired for use.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.
- FDR BOOKS - 4 ITEMS - 2 SIGNED - 1 JUDAICA
FDR BOOKS - 4 ITEMS - 2 SIGNED - 1 JUDAICA 1) "In Memoriam Franklin Delano Roosevelt", House Document 770, July 1, 1946, with book plate of Eleanor Roosevelt, with "Estate of Elanor Roosevelt" tag, unsigned, 9.25" x 6", 2) "Union Prayer Book", in loving memory of FDR, Temple Israel of Hollywood, with inscription from the giftor, with book plate and estate tag, 3) "The Seven Seas", R. Kipling, Appleton, 1898, signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt", initialed "ER", cover disbound, library tag 1494, and 4) "The Practical Planter", Walter Nicol, Edinburgh, 1799, signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt", initialed "ER", with library tag 1493, cover almost detached. From a Hollis, NY estate (4 books).
- FDR THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF FRANKLIN
FDR THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF FRANKLIN DELANO Roosevelt. Miniature book. 3 1/8" x 2 1/8". Green leather binding. With "Library of / Franklin D. Roosevelt" sticker inside front cover (1346). With inscription from Eleanor "this book was added by me to my late husband's (??) book collection". Worcester, Achille J. St. Onge, 1945. 88 pgs, 1 of 2000 thus. From the Queens, NY estate collection. Condition: Clean, with collection labels and notations. One of many books from FDR's personal library in this sale.
- LOUIS XIV STYLE GREEN VELVET ALCOVE
LOUIS XIV STYLE GREEN VELVET ALCOVE SOFA Manner of Louis Delanois (French 1731-1792), Louis XVI or Transition style carved wood and parcel gilt upholstered alcove sofa, 19th century, with a carved frame having an interlacing motif, striped green upholstery, and raised on cabriole legs with scroll feet, apparently unmarked Approximate dimensions: h. 39.25", w. 62.75", d. 32.25" (feet)
- Charles E. Hatten Printed Copy of \"President
Charles E. Hatten Printed Copy of \"President Roosevelt\'s Tribute to General Lafayette\", May 20, 1934, presented by Franklin Delano Roosevelt at a Joint Session of Congress to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of the Marquis de Lafayette, bearing a facsimile of Roosevelt\'s autograph, presented in a grained wooden frame and glazed, the whole on a tripodal mahogany easel of pole screen form, h. 28-1/4\", w. 22-1/4\".