- HEREND NUDE FROG PRINCESS PORCELAIN
HEREND NUDE FROG PRINCESS PORCELAIN FIGURINE Herend Frog Princess Porcelain Figurine, of a nude woman gazing down at the frog prince who rescued her golden ball, marked with the Herend maker's mark. Previous repair to base. 11" H x 3.25" Diameter. Keywords: Statue, Sculpture, Nude woman, Female figure, Hungarian ceramics
- 19TH C. AFTER CHAPPEL, "KEARSARGE &
19TH C. AFTER CHAPPEL, "KEARSARGE & ALABAMA" PRINT After Alonzo Chappel (American, 1828-1887) "Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama. (Rescue of the Crew of the Alabama by the Deerhound) " Civil War Nautical engraving published by Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers New York. Below image inscription reads "From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1864 by Johnson Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court of the southern district of NY." Image 11.25" H x 15.5" W, frame 13.75" H x 18" W. Provenance: Removed from a 30 Waterside Plaza estate.
- JOSEPH SEVERN "ANGELICA RESCUED" OIL
JOSEPH SEVERN "ANGELICA RESCUED" OIL ON CANVAS Joseph Severn (English, 1793-1879) oil on canvas, "Angelica Rescued" or "Roger Freeing Angelica (Roger delivrant Angelique," 1847, a scene inspired by the epic Italian poem "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto depicting the maiden being saved by a knight riding a hippogriff, signed and dated lower right: "Severn 1847." Image: 49" H x 39" W; frame: 56" H x 45" W x 2" D. Provenance: Property from an East Village estate.
- CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, IDENTIFIED SWORD,
CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, IDENTIFIED SWORD, BELT, PHOTO(lot of 6) U.S. Civil War naval officer archive, Lieutenant Francis Lafayette Harris U.S. Navy (Boston, 1824-1913) including: (1) U.S. Model 1852 Navy sword, the bright foliate blade, 28.75"l, etched on each side, one side with "Leut F.L. Harris, U.S.N.," and an eagle over a cannon, the opposite side with an anchor and marked at the ricasso, "Ames Sword Co., Chicopee, Mass.," the pierced guard with lettering "USN," the handle with gilt wire wrapped over sharkskin, the pommel with thirteen stars surrounding an eagle, present is the worn gilt sword knot, complete with the worn black leather scabbard having "rope" hooks, the upper brass mount marked "Lieut F.L. Harris, U.S. Navy," the center brass mount with a star, and federal shield, the lower mount with an anchor over foliate etching ending at the dolphin wrapped drag, overall scabbard and sword 35.75"l; (1) U.S. Navy sword belt, dark blue with three horizontal stripes at center attached to leather, the buckle in cast brass centering an eagle holding an anchor, sword hangers with swivel snaps, one detached but present; (1) book: "Schools and Schoolboys of Old Boston," Arthur Brayley, Boston, 1894, a biography of Harris together with photo in USN uniform appears at page 167, the interior board with Harris's book plate (book in poor condition); (1) oil painting of Harris, c.1901, based on the book photo with notations on the verso as to eye color, hair color, etc., sight: 17"h, 14"w, overall: 28"h, 24"w; (1) a second copy of the Brayley book with black cover and gilt lettering reading "Lieut Frank L. Harris, Only Survivor of the Hayes Arctic Expedition," Harris signature at the interior page, pages 167, 168 are not present; (1) silver plate shield-form name plate, gilt lettered F.L. Harris, screw back with conforming wood back, 3"h, 6"w *Note: Harris served in the U.S. Navy beginning in 1862 and was discharged in 1865, Prior to the Civil War he had attended the U.S. Naval School in New York City and was assigned to the USS St. Louis, USS Cumberland, USS Cyane. Harris left the Navy and joined John and Louis Dent (brother in laws of Ulysses S. Grant) in a trading venture with Indians. He participated in the Hayes Expedition (1860-61), an attempt to reach the North Pole. Harris's service during the Civil War included acting ensign on the U.S.S. Dan Smith where he led a small party trying to recapture Union vessels (see page 217, Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series 1, Vol. 5). Harris burned the damaged vessels and rescued several of the Union crew members.*
- 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.
- GROUP OF SIX (6) LUDWIG BEMELMANS SIGNED
GROUP OF SIX (6) LUDWIG BEMELMANS SIGNED BOOKS 1) "The Eye of God", with DJ, DJ with wear / wrinkling, signed by Bemelmans, 2) "The Woman of My Life", with DJ, DJ wrinkled, price clipped, signed and inscribed by Bemelmans (1957), 3) "Father, Dear Father", with clean DJ, signed by Bemelmans, 4) "Madeline", with partial DJ (rear of DJ advertises "Sunshine"), signed and inscribed by Bemelmans, 5) "Madeline And The Bad Hat", autographed limited 1st edition, 1956, no box, 6) "Madeline's Rescue", with DJ, Viking, 1953, signed by Bemelmans, inscribed, and dated "Christmas 1955". Condition: All books as found, please judge condition using the photos.
- CONTINENTAL SCHOOL: ABDUCTION OF AMYMONEContinental
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL: ABDUCTION OF AMYMONEContinental School: Abduction of Amymone, oil on canvas, re-lined; unsigned; depicting Amymone rescued from a satyr by Poseidon Dimensions: 21.8 x 16 in. (55.4 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 27.3 x 21.4 in. (69.3 x 54.4 cm.) Provenance: From the Pacific Palisades estate and collection of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt S. Pardee, the founder of Pardee Construction Company. Condition: A full conservation done by Aneta Zebala.
- (2) Christopher Pardell Legends Native
(2) Christopher Pardell Legends Native American mixed media sculptures, with COA, c/o 1992 "Defending the People" with Crazy Horse & Moving Robe 291/950 (11" h), "Unexpected Rescuer" with Chief Comes in Sight & Cheyenne 452/950 (8-1/4" h)
- GERMANY: HESSE-DARMSTADT. GENERAL HONOUR
GERMANY: HESSE-DARMSTADT. GENERAL HONOUR DECORATION FOR BRAVERY,1894-1918 ISSUE AND PRUSSIA LONG SERVICE AND RESCUE AWARDS Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt. General Honour Decoration, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, ‘For Bravery’, (HESSEN-DARMSTADT. Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen, Großherzog Ernst Ludwig, ‘Für Tapferkeit’),1894-1918 issue; Germany. Prussia. Service Award II class for 12 Years’ Service (PREUSSEN. Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse für 12 Dientstjahre), 1913-1920 issue (2); Germany, Prussia. Service Award III class for 9 Years’ Service (PREUSSEN. Dienstauszeichnung 3. Klasse für 9 Dientstjahre), 1913-1920 issue;
- Six Volumes By or Relating to Joseph
Six Volumes By or Relating to Joseph Conrad, (Polish/British, 1857-1924) Ford Madox Ford
JOSEPH CONRAD: A PERSONAL REMEMBRANCE
London, Duckworth & Co., 1924
Thomas James Wise
A CONRAD LIBRARY
London, For Private Circulation, 1928
THE ARROW OF GOLD
London, T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1919
THE ROVER
London, T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1923
TALES OF HEARSAY
London, T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1925
THE RESCUE, A ROMANCE OF THE SHALLOWS
London & Toronto, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1920
height e in — 00 cm
- WOODEN SCALE MODEL OF A BRITISH LIFEBOATA
WOODEN SCALE MODEL OF A BRITISH LIFEBOATA mid / late 20th century handmade & hand painted wooden scale model of a British lifeboat / rescue boat, measuring 40" long x 11" wide x 10" deep, together with stand, minor structural distress & paint loss.
- PRINT, DEBORAH OROPALLO Deborah Oropallo
PRINT, DEBORAH OROPALLO Deborah Oropallo (American, b. 1954), "Rescue Device," 1989, woodcut/etching, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition B.A.T., gallery label (Experimental Workshop, San Francisco, CA) affixed verso, sight: 20.5"h x 19.5"w, overall (with frame): 30"h x 27.5"w