A very folky and charming needlework picture depicting the finding of Moses, with little Moses being particularly endearing.
English, late 17th-early 18th c.
In excellent color and condition. Period yellow pine frame and early backboard.
14” x 18 1/4”
Diminutive Country Cupboard
A simple but sophisticated country cupboard with high beautifully arched base and picture frame molding surrounding the entire front with two shelves in the interior.
New Jersey, c. 1820.
Came out of the original house in New Jersey.
In old taupe paint over the original salmon.
39” w. x 59” h. x 19” d.
The Steel Menagerie
A group of four steel choppers in the shape of different animals. French, late 19th c.
Elephant - a very rare form with incised details; 11” l. SOLD.
Horse - a beautifully shaped form in fine finish; 12” l.
Fox with inlaid copper eye; 10 1/2” l.
Bird with inlaid copper eye and inlaid handle; 10” l.
Rare 17th c. Dutch Sconce Arm
A scarce and beautifully crafted brass arm in excellent condition.
Netherlands, 17th c.
Turned baluster period but not original.
14 1/2” l., 6“ h.
Three Very Fine Goffering Irons
L to R:
Unusually large steel goffering iron in excellent condition. 10 1/4” h. SOLD.
Beautifully “turned” delicate steel goffering iron in excellent condition and color. 8 1/2” h.
Probably the earliest of the group; wrought iron in a great design. 9 1/4” h. SOLD.
While it’s difficult to find agreement among scholars on both precise origin and age, these are likely British/Welsh and 18th-early 19th c.
Graphic Hooked Rug
A beautifully designed 19th c. hooked rug in vibrant color and excellent condition.
American, 3rd quarter 19th c.
33 ¾” x 85 ½”.
Country Life
An exceptional hand-painted tray depicting a very active village scene.
English, c. 1820.
Excellent condition.
21 ¼” x 30 ¼”
A Selection of 15th and 16th c. Brass Candlesticks
A fine grouping of rare 15th and 16th c. candlesticks in excellent condition, with no repairs
L to R:
Rare Nuremberg candlestick, Germany, c. 1500-50; 9 1/4” h.
Scarce 16th c. Dutch candlestick, Netherlands, c. 1500-25; 7 1/4” h. SOLD.
Four-knop Gothic candlestick, Netherlands, c. 1450-1500; 10” h. SOLD.
Unusually Bold Candlestick
An unusually bold Iznik candlestick in wonderful color and condition.
Turkey, late 16th-early 17th c.
7” h.; 7” base diameter.
Room-Sized Hooked Rug
A graphic and unusually versatile room-size hooked rug in excellent condition.
American, c. 1920.
9’3” x 12’.
Window Grille with Shutters
A rare survivor—a complete early window set with elaborate heart decorated ironwork grille, shutters, and frame.
Spain/Spanish provincial, 16th c.
31 3/4” w. x 38 1/2” h.
Two "GR" Jugs and a Friend
L to R:
A large German stoneware "GR" jug in fine condition, made for the English market. Westerwald, c. 1720-30. 10" h.
Small German stoneware "GR" mug in fine condition, made for the English market. Westerwald, c. 1760. SOLD.
Diminutive German stoneware jug, c. 1550. 3 1/4" h. SOLD.
Very Fine and Rare Courting Mirror
America, prob. CT, and northern Europe, 2nd half 18th c.
An unusually sophisticated courting mirror with carved broken-arch pediment and scalloped bottom surrounding reverse-painted glass. The elaborate cherry carved frame appears to have been made here to encase a simple European courting mirror.
In excellent condition, missing two tiny pieces of glass from interior eglomise frame.
19 ½” h. x 13” w.
Provenance: Israel Sack, Inc., New York, Sotheby’s, Sale 6483, Oct 24, 1993, Lot 283.
Exhibited: Museum of American Folk Art, 1983, ”The Keene Eye,” fig. 69.
Westerwald Jugs
Left:
Westerwald, Germany, last quarter 17th c.
A large and impressive bulbous stoneware jug with flowers and vine decoration in excellent condition. 10 1/2” h. For related pieces, cf. Unger, Die Kunst des deutschen Steinzugs, p. 181, fig. 147.
Right:
Westerwald, Germany, last quarter 17th c.
Charming small bulbous jug with applied rosettes.
5” h. (stoneware), 6” h. to top of thumb piece. Two small hairlines to neck. SOLD.
For related piece, cf. German Stoneware: A Catalogue of the Frank Thomas Collection of German Stoneware, fig, 219.
Hagar and Ishmael Needlework Picture
New England, prob CT, c. 1800-15.
An exceptional Federal needlework picture depicting a scene from the Old Testament.
In superb condition.
Silk, chenille, and watercolor on silk.
28” x 20 1/4”
Two Westerwald Tankards
(L) Westerwald, c. 1700-20.
Fine large polychrome tankard in excellent condition.
9 1/2” h.
(R) Westerwald, c. 1680.
Fine polychrome German stoneware tankard with eagle decoration in excellent condition.
7” h. SOLD.
Needlework Picture
England, c. 1750.
A fine, large scale needlework picture featuring a shepherd and shepherdess tending their flock in a bucolic setting.
Wool and silk tent stitch on linen.
19” x 23 1/4” framed.
Minor loss to dark brown in spandrels.
Dated and Signed Maritime Cutlery Box
Maritime, 1880.
A beautifully conceived oak cutlery box with bold rope carving, signed and dated “EY 1880."
18 ¾” l. x 8 ¼” d. x 4 ¾” h.
Set of Hudson Valley Side Chairs
Prob. mid-Hudson River Valley, NY, c. 1770.
A fine set of five New York State Queen Anne side chairs with tiger maple posts, some tiger maple legs, and beautiful original patina.
Three chairs are perfect; one has part of one foot restored, and one has 2” restoration to one splat.
40” OH, 17” SH.
Rare Adjustable Waxjack
Continental, prob. Scandinavian, late 18th c.
A large and very unusual cast and sheet iron adjustable wax jack in fine condition.
9” h.
