FIVE METAL ITEMS A silver plated silver champagne bucket by Elkington Plate, a copy of a brass whale oil lamp, a brass canister marked J.B. Colt", a brass pitcher, and a copper and brass lidded canister by Perko. Heights from 9¼" to 12¼". Provenance: The Collection of Benno Brenninkmeyer."ConditionSome denting.
Group of Assorted Decorative, Domestic, and Hearth Metalware, two mortars and pestles, a pair of brass oil sconces, a kettle, a pair of ring-turned andirons, a copper bedwarmer, tin grater, pewter rose ice cream mold, tin pitcher, and tole tea cannister.
Giuseppe Magni (Italian/Florence, 1869-1956), "Mother and Daughter Feeding Chicks [Scena domestica con pollame]", c. 1900, oil on canvas, signed lower left, hand-inscribed in brown paint "Made in Italy" en verso of original canvas, 38 in. x 28 3/8 in., period frame. $10000/20000
Provenance: Sold to Benefit the Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo, TX.
Note: Born at Pistoia in the final year of the Risorgimento, or unification of Italy, Giuseppe Magni was trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, where his master was the very celebrated Romantic-Realist painter Antonio Ciseri (1821-1891). Magni was an early success, already winning an international competition in 1900 (the approximate date of the painting offered here). His rather rare pictures are consistently devoted to domestic scenes around the peasant farmhouses of the Tusco-Emilian Apennines and foothills, most particularly to their closely observed interiors, of which the present example is one of his masterworks. He specialized in the depiction of young families, whose members are always treated with sympathy and touching warmth. His small oeuvre contains several close replications of subjects, and especially of settings; but whereas he sometimes painted simpler versions of the present kitchen interior—usually at smaller scale—he executed only one other recorded version of Feeding the Chicks (sold at Sotheby's New York, April 18, 2007, lot 129: a picture of almost exactly these same dimensions, oriented horizontally to include a door in the left-hand wall, but with very much less detail and finish).
In this picture, the out-of-doors is suggested only by a verdant glimpse through the window; in the corner, a large quarter-round earthenware pot holds fresh herbs, convenient to the fireplace; another large vessel or basket sits on a triangular shelf within the cooking embrasure, while pots and pans hang nearby, and a large copper jug stands on the window-shelf. The kitchen's furniture is restricted in this instance to one large and one small chair, plus the stool on which the mother sits. Her superb pyramidal composition is augmented by surely the finest figure of a child in all of Magni's work: posed with consummate grace, the daughter's pose is reminiscent of the best figural renditions of the Italian Renaissance. Clothed only in a simple white shift, her radiant blondness plays brilliantly against her mother's orange kerchief and dress, with a laced blue apron-like robe, white blouse, and orange-striped, blue-toed clogs: congruent bright patches of orange and blue appear in loose draperies thrown over the smaller chair. The chickens themselves are more tightly grouped by this painting's vertical format, and decisively linked to 'the hand that feeds them'. Throughout this enchanting picture—whose genial understanding and descriptive richness certainly place it among Magni's very best works—there appears an inexhaustible repertory of appealing detail, as well as a deeply satisfying domestic intimacy.
Reference: Guida d'Italia, Firenze e dintorni, Milan [T.C.I.], 1964, pages 50, 340-341, 479
American School, 1984 , "Still Life with Fruit, Jug and Copper Pot", oil on canvas laid on board, indistinctly signed and dated lower left, 23 in. x 28 in., framed
Two boxes of miscellaneous 19th century and later copper and brassware to include a large copper kettle with iron loop handle, a selection of various jugs and measures, one with stylised Art Nouveau floral detail, a selection of brass oil lamp burners, fonts, etc
(lot) Antique copper and pewter kitchenware items, various makers, highlights include: (1) knife sharpener, marked Max Gates Ltd, England, RH & S, approx 20.5"l, (1) Poole pewter creamer, approx 3.25"h, 4.25"w, 2 1/8"d, (1) Sternau & Co. oil lamp filler, approx 5"h, 9"w, 3"d, (1) kettle on stand, overall: approx 13.5"h, (1) Sternau & Co. coffee machine, 3.5 pints, approx 12"h, (1) copper chafing dish, Nader Factory, Tehran, Iran, approx 9.75"h; (one) with detached spout; 25lbs total **Provenance: from a fine Wimberley, Texas estate**
A large miscellaneous collection to include a substantial salt glazed stoneware flagon stamped Price, Bristol, an oil burning lamp with amber glass fount, a large salt glazed jug with hunting scene detail, metal wares to include an antique eastern copper two handled vessel of bulbous form, a similar bowl, a domestic lined copper frying pan with applied iron handle, a brass fireguard, etc
A quantity of metalware collectables, including; two oak coppered buckets, a copper jam pan with cast iron handles, a five branch tin chandelier moulded with flower heads, a middle Eastern carved wooden bench seat, a copper plate warmer, an earthenware wash jug and chamber pot, an oil on board depicting a young girl and sundry.
Eight Piece Collection of Copper Wares, including a large Revere swing-handled tea kettle, a Continental nozzle-spouted oil pitcher, a small swing-handled cooking pot, a small English measure, a pair of French Provincial strap-handled tankards, a Turkish side-handled waisted coffeepot and an English side-handled measure, h. 4" to 11-1/4".
Amelie Roman (American/New Orleans 1873-1955) "Still Life of Leeks Copper Pitcher and Brie under a Cheese Dome" 1896 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 12 in. x 15 in.
A French green glazed 17th Century pottery tankardapplied with a frieze of Saints within archways (repaired), 17cm high, a 16th Century tile fragment, two Roman pottery oil lamps, bronze mount of an eagle, hardstone weight, a Kantharos type vase with combed decoration, 10cm high, a pinch neck pottery jug, 16cm high, Persian copper hammered dish, 33cm diameter and a pottery handle (10)
CHARLES STEPULE (CONNECTICUT/MASSACHUSETTS, 1911-2006), STILL LIFE OF FRUIT, A COPPER PITCHER AND A WINE BOTTLE., OIL ON CANVAS, 24" X 30". FRAMED 30" X 36".CHARLES STEPULE, Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1911-2006, Still life of fruit, a copper pitcher and a wine bottle. Signed lower right "Stepule". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 24" x 30". Framed 30" x 36".
LA VALLEY Jonas Joseph (American 1858-1930): Still Life with Grapes and Copper Pitcher Oil/Canvas 22'' x 17'' signed lower right encased in original high relief gilded gesso foliate motif frame with gold overpaint and minor repair 33'' x 30''.CONDITION: Ready to hang.
A miscellaneous collection of items including a brass and cast iron coach lamp, copper bases of oil lamps plus various wick stands, a copper hunting horn, another coach lamp, a Toby Jug and various cast iron irons and a door knocker in the form of a lion
(lot of 15) French brass and copper kitchenware, 19th c., highlights include: (1) ewer; (3) double boiler pots; (1) lidded egg boiler pot; (1) tankard; (3) dual handled pans; (1) brass candle stick; (1) brass three-wick hanging oil lamp; (1) brass shell-form dish; largest: approx 2.75"h, 18"l, 11.25"w; 27lbs total
JAMES A. RUSSELL (19TH CENTURY) - Still life - fish, lobster, copper pan, stoneware jugs, melon and a basket on a table ledge, signed, oils on canvas, 23 1/2" x 35 1/2".
3 PC. ART LOT: 1) Island Girl with Festive Headdress by Gini Cutler, Oil/Canvas, 20'' x 16'', signed lower right, framed, 25.75'' x 21.75''; 2) Still Life with Potatoes Being Prepared for Dinner by Ralph Sperry, Oil/Masonite, 12'' x 16'', signed lower left, framed, 16.25'' x 20.25''; 3) Still Life with Copper Kettle, Wine Bottle, Jug, and Onions by Ralph Sperry, Oil/Canvas, 20'' x 24'', signed lower left, framed, 28.25'' x 32.25''.
**GEARY (American, 20th century). STILL LIFE WITH COPPER JUG AND GREEN BOTTLE, signed lower right. Oil on canvas - 16 in. x 20 in.
Andre Vignoles "Chicorees Sauvages et Fruits", Oil Andre Vignoles (French, b. 1920-), "Chicorées Sauvages et Fruits", oil on canvas, signed lower left "A. Vignoles". Still life painting depicting a copper pitcher with flowering chicory and assorted fruits, with label to verso "David B. Findlay Galleries 11 East 57th Street New York N.Y. 10022 Andre Vignoles born 1920 'Chicorees Sauvages et Fruits'". Framed approximately 28.75" x 25.25". Unframed approximately 22" x 17.5".
HILDEGARD RATH (American, 1909-1994) “DAFFODILS”. Oil on canvas still life scene shows a green pitcher of daffodils sitting atop a mirror top vanity having a three part mirror. Colors of green, pink, blue and yellow. Signed lower left “Rath”. Housed in a copper gilt period wood frame. Label affixed to back from the Southern Vermont Artists Inc. Annual Fall Exhibition. Other biographical information is attached to back of canvas. SIZE: 22” x 30”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-25001 (800-1,200)
Copeland Spode creamer; floral decorated mustache cup; two Victorian Christmas light holders (chips); child's copper lustre cup; striped blue and white mocha mug; flow blue mug; child's softpaste blue and red mug; along with cut and pressed glass including: an oil lamp; ceska crystal pitcher; candlesticks; two glasses with ruby flashing, dishes, etc.
C * L * LOCKTON (Exh. 1910)Still life - An abundance of fruit with copper jug upon a marble ledge, signed and dated 1920, oils on canvas, 67 x 49.5cm
Child's Copper and Tin Accessories A?group of miniature?copper household items including a teapot chamber stick ?handled pitcher ?footed?dish ?and coal scoop; largest?teapot ht.?2.75 in: Plus?an assembled group?of child's tin items including a?coffee pot ?a horn ?a oil candle and burner; largest ht.?5.5 in.? Condition: Most of the tin has?rust to?surface significant paint loss repair to teapot spout denting to metal.
A Middle Eastern Copper Ewer Converted to an Oil Lamp probably 19th c. ewer-form body with domed finialed cover scroll handles and curved spout soldered to a reticulated splayed base height 16 3/8 in.
Gregory Stewart Hull (American, b. 1950) Two Works: Still Life with Copper Tea Kettle and Still Life with Copper Pitcher. Kettle signed "Hull" l.r., Pitcher signed "Hull" l.l. Oils on canvas, sizes to 16 x 20 in., both framed. Condition: Good. Provenance: Wally Findlay Galleries. Estimate $800-1,200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
TWO SPANISH LIDDED COPPER VESSELS SET IN A WOODEN BASE the rectangular top inset with two copper covered jugs with mask and foliate frieze on trestle supports joined by an iron brace (originally used for storage of water olive oil etc. both are removable) - h:26 w:33 d:15.50 in.
An early 20th century oil painting on canvas in the Dutch style still life with copper cauldron, onions and glass flagon, signed bottom right Eva Woude, 35 x 46cm £50-60
Opaque glass oil lamp, two copper jugs and a pair of vases
Group of three vintage Asian metalworks collection; Etched copper kettle with dragon detail; bronze Japanese censor lid; etched bronze oil ewer; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, dents, surface abrasions, surface soiling; largest H 5" (Approx.)
(LOT) ANTIQUE COPPER & PEWTER KITCHENWARE ITEMS(lot) Antique copper and pewter kitchenware items, various makers, highlights include: (1) knife sharpener, marked Max Gates Ltd, England, RH & S, approx 20.5"l, (1) Poole pewter creamer, approx 3.25"h, 4.25"w, 2 1/8"d, (1) Sternau & Co. oil lamp filler, approx 5"h, 9"w, 3"d, (1) kettle on stand, overall: approx 13.5"h, (1) Sternau & Co. coffee machine, 3.5 pints, approx 12"h, (1) copper chafing dish, Nader Factory, Tehran, Iran, approx 9.75"h; (one) with detached spout; 25lbs total **Provenance: from a fine Wimberley, Texas estate**
DANIEL RIDGWAY KNIGHT (American, 1840-1924) “AT THE WELL”. Spectacular oil on canvas scene shows two young maidens in country dress standing near a stone well with copper pot and two clay flower pots. The tall wire work stand holding the pulley for water bucket. A large bale handle pail and earthenware jug sit on a dirt path which one of the girls stand on. A large colorful flower garden encompasses most of the bottom 1/3 of the painting. It is encased by a stone wall which separates the property. Another young lady with basket under arm walks down side hill. The scene overlooks a large river lined with houses. A popular scene of Knight’s and one of his best. Signed lower left “Ridgway Knight Paris”. Housed in a spectacular 7” wide deep gesso decorated frame with silver plated artist tag with title. Hammer Galleries, New York label on reverse. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hammer Galleries in 1981. Included is a letter from 1981 of Hammer Galleries guaranteeing authenticity. Also a letter of provenance from same indicating that the provenance was Private Collection to a New York Private Collection to Hammer Galleries. Exhibited 19th and 20th Century European and American Paintings, Recent Acquisitions, Hammer Galleries, New York, June 16 – August 31, 1981. SIZE: 26-1/2” x 33”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Three very small spots touched up in upper sky. 9-25458 (200,000-300,000)
BENDELL Marilyn (American 1921-2003): Still Life with Fruit Pitcher and Copper Bowl OIL/Canvas 20'' x 24'' signed framed 23'' x 26 1/2''.CONDITION: Needs cleaning.
Eight Decorative Accessories, a Pflueger Akron reel, a hand-hammered enameled copper dish, a cloisonne inkwell, a carved horn pipe, a child's leather boot, a commemorative chalice with etched British coat of arms, an amber glass oil lamp with floral decoration and dolphin base, and a large salt-glazed stoneware ewer depicting a king straddling a Prostt barrel, flanked by figures and foliate devices in relief, ht. to 17 in. The property of Richard E. Collins Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
PUBLIC WORKS OF ART PROJECT STILL LIFE PAINTINGFramed oil on canvas painting, Still Life with Copper Harvest Jug, signed lower right Van Deventer, frame with tag reading Public Works of Art Project (PWAP), sight: approx 19.5"h, 23.5"w, overall: approx 23.5"h, 27.5"w, 4.5lbs
Henry Hensche (German/Louisiana, 1899-1992) "Still Life with Copper Pitcher, Bottle, Fruit and Art Pottery Vase", oil on board, signed upper right "Henry Hensche", 24" x 28". Unframed.
AMERICAN SCHOOL, 1984American School, 1984 , "Still Life with Fruit, Jug and Copper Pot", oil on canvas laid on board, indistinctly signed and dated lower left, 23 in. x 28 in., framed
4 piece group including pair of brass and copper wall lamps an oil lantern and a copper watering pitcher. The largest are the wall lamps at 9 1/2 '' tall and the smallest is the watering pitcher at 6 1/2'' tall. Total weight: 7.2 lbs. Condition: good wall lamps have no chimneys
GREGORY S. HULL OIL ON CANVAS (Oklahoma born 1950-active in Arizona & California). Still life with copper pitcher and brandy. 30'' by 40''. Signed Hull lower right. In gilt wood and gesso frame.
Painting, follower of Stoskopff, German, 1597-1657, still life of table top holding a brazier with hot coals, a tazza with a copper jug and two Xangxi bowls, breadboard with sausage and knife, a clay pipe with tongs holding an ember, a bowl with spoon and a cone of cheese, unsigned, oil on canvas, 17th or 18th century, unframed, 23-1/2 x 28-1/8 in. Restretched on new stretcher, lined, several periods of restoration, retouch throughout affecting approximately 30 percent of surface, areas of overcleaning.