Carved Eagle & Banner
Carved eagle with banner in the style of John Haley Bellamy of Kittery Point Maine. This fine eagle was made by the Boston Artistic Carving Company in the 1940’s. It is made from pine and retains its original polychrome painted surface with good crisp colors. There are no repairs or restoration. Width - 27 inches.
1300.00
Lancaster County Watercolor
Well executed folk art watercolor on paper of a finely dressed young gentleman standing with a cane. He is wearing a black waist coat, a bright plaid vest and plaid trousers. Found in Lancaster County, Pa. Presented in a period mahogany frame. Circa 1830-40. Overall excellent condition with expected age-related minor toning. Dimensions - 8 1/4 x 4 1/2” sight
1350.00
Carved Snowy Owl
Folky carved snowy owl made of pine with glass eyes and original painted surface. Presented with a desirable turned head on a plinth terminating on a kidney-shaped base. Unsigned but possibly made in the West Creek New Jersey area. Height (including plinth) - 17 inches.
550.00
Lancaster County Watercolor
Circa 1830 watercolor on paper of a young girl in a red polka dot dress wearing a red beaded necklace. She is holding what appears to be an Easter basket with eggs. The colors are very crisp and there is only very minor toning. Watercolor dimensions are 5” x 7”.
1400.00
Crow & Owl Tree
Contemporary carved owl and crow tree capturing the adversarial relationship between the Great Horned Owl and crows. The Great Horned Owl pillages the nests of crows for the eggs. Made in the style of Joe Holloway. Seven crows and one owl perched on a sassafras branch presented on a turned base. Note the open beaks on two of the crows. Height - 36 inches.
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Sheldon Parsons NY Oil Painting
Wonderful small winter scene oil on board by Sheldon Parsons (1866-1943) of Rochester, NY. Parsons studied at the National Academy of Design with William Merritt Chase and Edgar Ward. Prior to moving West in 1913 to join the Taos & Santa Fe artist colony, Parsons was a very successful portrait painter in New York City. He also was known for his landscape paintings of rural West Chester County. This is an excellent example of his impressionistic style. Signed S. Parsons in the lower right hand corner. Untouched original condition. 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" (sight).
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John Holloway Flamingo Tree
Rare flamingo bird tree made by John Holloway of West Creek, NJ. Six folky carved flamingos presented on a sassafras branch that terminates on a polychrome painted turned base. Signed JRH on the base. Height - 21 inches.
2800.00
David Ellinger Theorem
Well executed oil on velvet theorem by David Ellinger, American 1913-2003. Red compote of flowers with a stylized yellow bird. Original paint decorated frame. Signed D. Ellinger bottom center. Dimensions 17” x 17”.
1400.00
John Holloway Parrot
Carved parrot made by master carver John Holloway of West Creek, NJ in the manor of 19th century Pennsylvania carver Schtockschnitzler Simmons. Presented on a lathe-turned base. Original polychrome painted surface with an excellent patina. John made only a handful of carved parrots during his twenty-five years of carving. This is the only carving by Holloway, bird trees or otherwise, that is signed on the base in longhand. His works are usually signed with his signature initials JRH. Height - 12".
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Ellinger Rooster Theorem
Signed oil on velvet theorem by David Ellinger (American 1913-2003). Bold presentation of a rooster standing on a bed of stylized tulips. Excellent crisp colors. Signed “To Nelson My Good Friend” in verso . Dimensions - 17 1/2 inches square.
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Bob White Black Duck
Over-sized black duck carved by Bob White, Tullytown, Pa. Hollow carved with beautiful original scratch coat paint and relief carved wing tip tail feathers. Slightly turned head with glass eyes. Maker’s Bob White quail weight on the underside. Mint original condition. Length - 18 1/2 inches. Number one slot Folk Art.
1900.00
Cat-Fish Carving
Whimsical and very folky carved cat-fish with original polychrome painted surface. Fresh from a private collection, this exuberant piece was purchased at the Perkiomenville, Pa flea market in the early 1970’s and has remained in the purchaser’s collection since then. The maker is unknown.
2200.00
Keith Collis Peacock
Fantastic carved and polychrome paint decorated peacock made by Pennsylvania carver Keith Collis. This is one of his early works that dates to the 1970's and is most likely one of a kind. This folky carving has everything going for it - size, form and great color. Width - 21", Height - 21".
875.00
Carved Crow Sculpture
Very folky carved pine sculpture of a crow pesented on a newel post. Desirable form with the crow having a raised head and a split wing and tail. Original painted surface. Signed CF under the tail. Total height - 23”. Base - 10 x 10” square.
850.00
Dobbins Carved Merganser
Well executed merganser drake made and signed by Frank Dobbins of Jonesport, Maine. Original condition with no restoration. Tack eyes. Very minor as expected wear. Length - 17 1/2 inches.
350.00
Merganser Decoy
Carved merganser decoy by John Hamilton of West Creek NJ. Excellent form and condition with original painted surface. Signed on the bottom. Length - 18".
350.00
Folky Cat Painting
Pastel on paper of a cat with a great folky expression in a molded frame with chip carved elements. Late 19th century. Found in New Hampshire. Dimensions: Frame - 11 x 13 1/2", Sight - 8 1/2 x 11 1/2".
975.00
Ellinger Theorem
Signed oil on velvet theorem by Ellinger (American 1913-2003). A very nice presentation of a basket of fruit and with a circling butterfly. Good crisp colors with original 19th century lemon gold frame that Ellinger used periodically instead of a paint decorated frame. Dimensions - 23x19 inches, 19x15 1/2 inches sight.
1500.00
NY Winter Scene Oil Painting
Unsigned oil on canvas found in upstate New York. Very nice presentation of a winter skating scene with good detail. Original gilt frame. Circa 1880. 23 1/2" x 17" (sight).
775.00
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".
650.00
