- VICTOR LAGYE (BELGIAN, 1825-1896) "YOUNG
VICTOR LAGYE (BELGIAN, 1825-1896) "YOUNG LOVERS WITH A PET SQUIRREL" Oil on wood panel. Signed 'V. Lagye XX' (lower right).
Catalogue Note: Born in Ghent, northeast of Brussels, Victor Lagye began his studies at the Academy of Anvers. There he was taught by Baron HendrikJan-Augustyn Leys (1815-1869), an important artist and teacher in many disciplines.
Lagye went to Paris for a tour of the museums and ateliers for a brief time before going on to Rome in 1843. At this time in Italy, there was considerable unrest in the land. After the fall of the Napoleonic Empire the nine states of the Italian peninsula came under the control of Austria. That was in 1815, and since that time there were numerous revolutionary uprisings.
Lagye, a student in Rome, aligned himself with the liberal movement that was intent on unifying Italy. The University at which he was studying formed a battalion and served under Garibaldi. Unfortunately, we do not know precisely in what capacity Lagye participated in these revolutionary activities. We do know however that following the suppression of Garibaldi's forces Lagye returned to Belgium in 1849.
Lagye settled in Anvers once again to paint and teach at the Academy along side his old teacher Hendrik Leys. In this fashion he spent the rest of his life, collecting awards of merit along the way. One such was to be named a Chevalier of the order of Leopold in 1872. He created frescoes for a number of State buildings and private homes.
In 1891 Lagye was named a professor supedeurof art at the Institute in Brussels and made its' director in 1895.
Young Lovers with a Pet Squirrel is a wonderful example of a style of painting that is most closely associated with the English Pre-Raphael movement that reached its height in the 1860's. Belgium had a parallel movement of romantic and historical painting of its own at the same time. As it so happens, Lagye's teacher, Hendrik Leys was the most
important exponent of this manner of painting.
Certainly there is little doubt then that Lagye was influenced by his teacher and the popular trend in this area of genre painting.
Young Lovers with a Pet Squirrel displays Lagye's very fine draughtsmanship and a deftness of brushwork that is rarely seen without the classical training that Lagye received.
Collections:
Musee de Anvers, Belgium
Musee de Brussels
Cologne Museum of Art, Germany
Musee de Ghent, Belgium
- (5) Medals to include Oscar Roty (French,
(5) Medals to include Oscar Roty (French, 1846-1911) rapid transit medal with Abram S. Hewitt at front, "Medal to Mr. Hewitt. Resolved, That a ... medal* [* Following the frontispiece is an engraving of this medal.] be struck in recognition of the eminent services of the Hon. Abram S. Hewitt in the cause of civic rapid transit under municipal ownership, and that it be presented to him by the President, with the assurances of the admiration, respect, and affectionate regard of his fellow members of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York.", 2-3/4" dia, by Tiffany and Co., bronze French medal, Napoleon III, Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867, Ponscarme F, Guivre, 1-1/2" dia, bronze Guivre Napoleon III H Fonscarme F Exposition Universelle De MDCCCL XVII A Paris "Abram S. Hewitt" Pour Services Rendus medal, 2-3/4" dia, bronze Peter Cooper Cooper Union for the advancement of science and art founded AD 1859 by Peter Cooper Mechanic of New York, 2-3/4" dia and The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. Statue of Garibaldi by Turini June 1885 NY 1888 Hon. Abram S. Hewitt, 2-1/8" dia
- Antique c1890 9 Patch Quilt measuring
Antique c1890 9 Patch Quilt measuring 67x90''. Comprised of 48 blocks, 11x11'', set straight, 6x8. The color placement of the light and dark fabrics create a sunshine and shadows effect. It is hand and machine pieced and hand quilted, thin cotton batting and a beige cotton reverse. The edge is finished with a red cotton solid fabric binding. It is in good condition with overall toning small spots, minor fading, and fabric bleeding. One fabric is starting to split. Nice variety of period prints including mourning prints, double pinks, shirtings, garibaldi red, early purples, and more. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $25 is a domestic shipping estimate for first quilt and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional quilt or quilt top we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
- STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURINE, GENERAL GIUSEPPE
STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURINE, GENERAL GIUSEPPE GARIBALDIPorcelain. Glossy finish. Depicts Italian general riding a white horse, with hat in his hand. Marked ‘Garibaldi’ on base.
Dimensions: 13"L x 4.75"W x 14.75"H
Country of Origin: England
Condition: : Age related wear.
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- KY CHERRY CARD TABLE, ATTR. PORTER CLAYKentucky
KY CHERRY CARD TABLE, ATTR. PORTER CLAYKentucky cherry card or games table, attributed to the cabinetmaking shop of Porter Clay (1779-1849), brother of Statesman Henry Clay. Apron with figured cherry veneers and a shaped "cupid's bow" cut out center, tapered Hepplewhite legs. Rear swing leg reveals a dovetailed case with poplar secondary wood. 29 7/8"H x 36 1/4"W x 17 1/4"D (w/ leaves 34 3/4"). Provenance -Lexington, Kentucky area collection; descended from home of Jacob Spears, Bourbon County, Kentucky. Jacob Spears (1754-1825) is recorded as the earliest whiskey distiller of Bourbon Co. in addition to the occupations of farmer, dealer in bluegrass seed, and breeder of horses. This table left the family when it was sold from the estate of Tosca Garibaldi Spears, who died in 2013 in Lexington. She was the wife of Lockhart Spears (d. 2003), owner of Stoneleigh Farm in Paris, Kentucky. He was a direct descendant of Jacob Spears, as follows: Lockhart Spears, son of Catesby Woodford Spears, son of Henry Spears, son of Abram Spears, son of Jacob Spears. Note: A card table of related design, attributed to Porter Clay (1779-1849), is illustrated in the book "Collecting Kentucky 1790-1860" by Lacer and Howard, p. 56. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com).
Condition:
Overall very good condition with older refinish, slender oval patch to top leaf near hinges, older 2" length of apron molding replaced on right front leg and repair to backside of leg including a reduction of depth for the upper third length of leg, small square patch to apron return near top of left leg, overall minor abrasions.
- BOOK: ROMAN REPUBLIC, GARIBALDI, 1910,
BOOK: ROMAN REPUBLIC, GARIBALDI, 1910, MARCONIBeatrice Marconi's (wife of inventor Guglielmo Marconi) personal copy of Garibaldi's Defense of the Roman Republic by Trevelyan, Longman's Green, and Co., London, 1910. Bound in 3/4 leather with Beatrice Marconi's signature in gilt to front cover. Measures 9 1/2" tall. Some wear to covers and foxing throughout. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- ITALIAN, 18K YELLOW GOLD TUXEDO STUD,
ITALIAN, 18K YELLOW GOLD TUXEDO STUD, COKE BOTTLE Italian, second half 20th century. 18k yellow gold tuxedo stud, Coke and bus form. Marked. "G. Garibaldi", "Bertoni S.R.L. Milano", and "750". This stud is likely the only remaining tuxedo stud worn by Robert Woodruff. Approx. h. 0.5", w. 0.625", total weight 4.1g. Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. reserves the right to require payment for this Lot via secured funds such as wire transfer and/or certified check.
- GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI ALS SHEET SIZE 8.25”
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI ALS SHEET SIZE 8.25” X 5.25”. UNFRAMED.GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI ALS, In Italian, dated November 1868 and addressed "My Dear Verdi". Together with two illustrated portraits and a hand-written English translation. Dimensions: Sheet size 8.25" x 5.25". Unframed.
- JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER ALS CIRCA
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER ALS CIRCA 1864 SHEET SIZE 7” X 9”. UNFRAMED.JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER ALS, Circa 1864, Addressed "Dear Gambart" and discusses the copyright for a picture. In a postscript Whistler declines a proposed visit to Garibaldi. The recipient wrote "1864 Whistler Apl" on the reverse. Housed in a folder for Goodspeed's Book Shop, Boston. Dimensions: Sheet size 7" x 9". Unframed.
- TWO LARGE POLITICAL STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURINES
TWO LARGE POLITICAL STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURINES The first is titled at the base "Band of Hope", mid-19th century spill vase, comprising a woman standing upon an oval base, holding a shield emblazoned with a Cross in her left hand, the hand of a small boy in her right, with the title in raised gilt capitals. The boy stands by her right side, holding a flag above his head, the spill vase forming a tree trunk to her left, a snake entwined around it. The Band of Hope was founded in Leeds in 1847, as a temperance organization for working-class children who had taken the pledge (14 x 9 in.) (several firing cracks); the second is "Garibaldi" posed on horseback (15 in.) (area of flaking near hoof).
- MOSTLY DUG GROUPING OF SMALLER CIVIL
MOSTLY DUG GROUPING OF SMALLER CIVIL WAR RELICS As follows: nearly (50) bullets to include carbine rounds, three-ringers, Confederate Gardners, a fired Garibaldi, round balls, Colt pistol bullets, Williams cleaners and two (of three) Shaler sections; a bullet in wood from the Battle of Bentonville, NC; half of a brass bullet mold (8-5/8 in.); dug Model 1833 saber grip and brass hilt; iron caltrop; iron bullet worm; pair of civilian spurs; fancy scabbard tip.
- LARGE STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL LAMPLARGE
LARGE STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL LAMPLARGE STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL LAMP, the large flatback figure of the Italian statesman Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi, standing with a sheet of paper in one hand and leaning against a 'marble' column, the base molded and gilt-highlighted with his name; set atop a rounded rectangular wood base and mounted as a table lamp - h:18in.