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Hudson River School Painting
Fabulous large Hudson River School oil on canvas with herdsman
and cattle in the foreground, buildings that exhibit the Dutch
influence and a cascading waterfall. This well executed piece
has a wonderful presence as it draws you in to the mountains
and sky in the distance. De-accessioned from the Strong Museum
in Rochester, NY. Unsigned in original period frame. Circa 1880.
Size - 40 1/2 x 32 1/2 sight.
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Frank Finney Tiger
Wonderful and rare carved recumbent tiger by Capeville, VA
folk artist Frank Finney. Mr. Finney has long been recognized
as a master carver and is renowned for his decoy carving/restoration
work and his whimsical folk art creations. His works have sold
at major North American auction houses like Christies and Sotheby's.
This piece dates to the early 1980's and is signed on the bottom
with his signature rubber stamp he used during that period. This
piece would be a terrific addition to any Frank Finney folk art
collection. Length - 10", Height 4".
Price: $2900
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Large Mid 20th Century Carved Eagle
Large mid twentieth century carved eagle attributed to the
Boston Artistic Carving Co. Excellent original condition with
no restoration or repairs. Width - 37".
Price: $3900 |
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Holloway Bird Tree
Wonderful bird tree by master carver John Holloway of Parkertown,
NJ. John is both a noted and award winning decoy carver who has
been at his trade for over thirty years. He is listed in Loy
Harrell Jr's book entitled "Sixty Living & Outstanding
North American Carvers". John became interested in creating
bird trees after seeing examples of 19th century Simmons bird
tees in Richard Machmer's book "Just For Nice". The
carving and the painted surface on the birds are fantastic and
have a period appearance. The triangular portion of the base
is chipped carved. John's output of bird trees is very limited
and they are hard to find. This is the only Holloway bird tree
I am aware of with a cardinal, an oriole and two hummingbirds.
If you are familiar with bird trees made by other contemporary
carvers like Noyes and Strawser, hopefully you will agree that
John's work is exceptional in comparison. Height - 24".
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Chalkware Rabbit
Mid nineteenth century hollow body chalkware rabbit with original
paint decorated surface. Excellent overall condition. Height
- 5 1/2", Length - 4 1/2".
Price: $1400
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David Ellinger Theorem
Wonderful signed oil on velvet theorem by David Y. Ellinger
(1913-2003). Ellinger is a well-known Pennsylvania folk artist
who was inspired by the PA German style as evidenced by his frakturs,
theorems and paintings that remain highly sought after. This
punchy work in it's original paint decorated frame dates to the
early 1970's and is fresh from a Philadelphia estate. The presentation
of this theorem is very pleasing with a crisp red compote with
yellow hearts, a yellow bird with the berry in it's mouth, and
stylized flowers to include tulips. Dimensions - 12 1/2"
x 13 1/2" sight.
Price: $2700 |
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PA Trade Sign
Twentieth century Pennsylvania "Nittany Warehouse"
trade sign from the State College area. The piece is single sided
and probably dates to the 1960's. The sign would be a nice addition
to any folk art collection, especially if you are a State College
area resident or a graduate of Penn State University. Size -
36"x24".
Price: $495 |
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Frank Finney Lion
Fantastic carved lion by Capeville, Va folk artist Frank Finney.
Mr. Finney has long been recognized as a master carver and is
renowned for his decoy making/restoration and his wonderful folk
art creations. His works have been sold at major auction houses
like Christies and Sotheby's. The lion dates to the early 1980's
and is signed on the bottom with his signature ink stamp he used
at that time. This piece would be a great addition to any Frank
Finney folk art collection. Height - 7", Length - 7 1/4".
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Chalkware Lambs
Hollow body chalkware lamb and ewe in original, untouched
painted surface. There is only very minor wear on the top and
the base. Circa 1860.
Length - 7 3/4", Height - 4".
Price: $1100 |
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Double-Sided Mahogany Cake Board
Rare double-sided mahogany cake board of American origin,
possibly by John Congor or one of his contemporary. This is one
of the smallest cake boards we have seen at 7 1/2" x 6".
There is a wonderfully executed horse on one side and a nest
of birds with leaves on the reverse. The piece retains an excellent
dry, original surface and the initials FLB carved on the edge.
Dana Tillou provenance.
Price: $2350
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Gameboard
American Parcheesi gameboard that dates to the late nineteenth
century. The design is primitive but very appealing. The board
is made of 1/4" pine and retains it's original mustard,
black, red and green painted surface. Dimensions - 20 1/2"
square.
Price: $1250
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Sea Scouts Nautical Folk Art Shadow Box
Fantastic nautical folk art shadow box with two hundred plus
naval knots. The exact origin of the piece is unknown but it
was probably made as a Sea Scout project in the 1930's or thereabout.
I have seen similar examples on a board but I have never seen
one with as many knots as with this example, nor have I seen
one displayed in a shadow box. This is piece is large at 49"
wide x 33" tall x 3" deep and would make a great centerpiece
for any nautical collection. This is a really good example of
early twentieth century Sea Scout nautical folk art.
Price: $1700 |
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Primitive Village Painting
Small primitive oil on board of a village scene with a church,
houses and lake. Original gilt frame. Minor loss to upper left
hand corner of the frame. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (sight).
Price: $350 |
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Carved Blue Jay
Hand carved and painted blue jay dating to the 1930's and
mounted on a contemporary base. Excellent condition with no paint
loss. Height - 4", Width - 6".
Price: $375 |
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George Washington Portrait
Well executed late nineteenth century portrait of George Washington.
Unsigned pastel on academy board in the manner of Gilbert Stuart.
Dimensions - 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" sight.
Price: $450 |
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Village Scene Hooked Rug
Punchy village scene hooked rug with buildings, trees, birds
and folky animals. Circa 1920. Professionally mounted. Size -
56" x 31".
Price: $3200 |
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Signed New York Adirondack Painting
Well executed 19th century oil on canvas depicting a cascading
stream in the Adirondack mountains. Signed C. T. Mitchell. The
period frame is original to the painting. Sight - 19 1/2"
x 16". Photo 2937 at 75% - see how it looks.
Price: $675
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Hudson River School Painting
Unsigned Hudson River School oil on canvas depicting two men
with a sailboat along the shoreline and numerous sailboats on
the horizon. Circa 1870. Possibly original period frame. Provenance
- Ex Michael Schnall collection. Sight - 22 x 16".
Price: $2500
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John Holloway Decoys
Matched pair of Pintails carved and painted by John Holloway
of Parkertown, NJ. John is a well known carver who has won many
awards and is highlighted in Loy S. Harrell's book Sixty Living
and Outstanding North American Carvers. The pair are in excellent
original condition. Circa 1995. Length - 17 1/2".
Price: $650
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Wilbert Brant Decoy
Brant decoy in a "preening pose" made by Charlie
Wilbert of Island Beach, NJ. This bird retains it's original
painted surface and is stamped on the bottom with Charlie's signature
CW. It dates to the 1950's. Charlie passed on about 15 years
ago. Length - 17 1/2".
Price: $400 |
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Delaware River Scaup
Delaware River Scaup or Bluebill drake in original working
paint and in very good condition. As indicated on the bottom,
this decoy originated in Bordentown, NJ and was from a rig owned
by B. Colby. Note the position of the weight in the rear of the
bird which allowed it to sit up in swift river current. Circa
1940. Length - 14".
Price: $575
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New Jersey Blackduck
Blackduck hen made by Eugene Hendrickson (1896-1971) of Northfield,
NJ. This decoy retains it's original scratch coat paint with
remnants of cork flocking over-paint. The scratch paint, inletted
weight, blocky tail and tack eyes are signature Hendrickson features.
Circa 1920-30. Length - 16".
Price: $750 |
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Folk Art Trinket Box
Very folky Pennsylvania walnut trinket box with wonderful
inlaid hearts, diamonds, stars and circles made of maple, oak
and ash. The front of the box has the inlaid initials J. T. S.
Note the PA German backwards S. Lock and two original dividers
missing. Length - 11", Depth - 6", Height - 6".
Price: $650
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Ellinger Still Life Study
Pencil and crayon still-life study by David Y. Ellinger entitled
"Cocks Comb and Coleus". The piece is signed D. Ellinger
in the bottom right hand corner and on the back with his signature
looping heart. The inscription on the back reads "To John
- all Best Success and Wishes. D.Y. Ellinger. This is clearly
a one of a kind work by Ellinger in it's original black and green
paint decorated frame. 8 x 11".
Price: $550 |
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Pennsylvania Trade Sign
Late 19th or early 20th century trade sign with crisp gold,
green and yellow block lettering on a dark red ground with a
black border. The sign is in wonderful original condition with
absolutley no in-painting or restoration. It is an excellent
size and makes for a terrific display.
Length - 54 1/2'', Height - 15".
Price: $2800 |
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Carved Night Heron
This large carved and painted night heron was made by Ken
Kirby. It is made of pine with paint that gives the piece a wonderfully
accurate, yet folky, presence. Height - 12", Length - 19".
Price: $650 |
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Fishing Boat Diorama
Diorama Circa 1930 depicting the fishing boat titled "Sealer".
Probably New England. The bottom corners read "No Catch"
and "No Wind". Undisturbed condition with crisp paint.
Price: $575 |
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Pennsylvania 19th Century Amish Fish Weathervane
Found in Center County.
With original dry gray painted surface.
Minor loss to the tail.
Length 21", Height 6"
Price: $1200 |
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Scott Keltie Double-Sided Cigar Trade Sign
Found in Reading but probably from Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
Late 19th or early 20th century. With original black, yellow,
maroon and white paint.
Minor wear at base on both sides.
Width 19", Height 43"
Price: $2800 |
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Bird Tree
Bird tree by Pennsylvania carver/artist Keith Collis. The
six birds exhibit polychrome paint and were carved to be life
size. Excellent overall condition.
Height "33"
Price: $1400 |
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Mahantango Trade Sign
Mahantango Hereford Farms single-sided trade sign. Probably
early to mid 20th century. Sign shows evidence of appropriate
wear to include paint fading and several buckshot holes.
Width 44", Height 15"
Price: $650 |
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