2025 American Antiques, Chinese, and Continental Spring Auction

George III Mahogany Secretary Desk
in two parts, upper section having pierce carved pediment over two glazed doors on lower section with slant lid desk opening to reveal drawers and pidgeon holes, felt writing surface over four drawers set on bracket base, circa 1780, cracks to lid veneer small chips, normal wear consistent with age
height 97 inches, width 44 inches, depth 23 1/2 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $800 - $1200

George III Burl Walnut Chest on Chest in Two Parts
having banded inlaid drawers flanked by fluted columns all set on bracket base with original brasses, minor veneer losses, circa 1760
height 70 3/4 inches, width 39 1/2 inches, depth 21 1/2 inches
Provenance: Bequest of Virginia Palmer of New London, CT
Formerly part of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection, this item is being offered for sale as part of a responsible and ongoing process of refining and improving the museum’s collections. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the museum’s collections, including the care, preservation, and acquisition of future collections

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest
in two parts upper portion having bonnet top, three over four drawers on lower section with three drawers all flanked by fluted quarter columns set on carved ball and claw feet, old label in drawer, this chest was likely made by Nathan Booth of Woodbury CT circa 1760, it was owned for many years by Bronson and Bardsley Families September 20, 1994, it was owned by Marion Peck Coffill of Hartford
height 88 inches, upper width 37 1/2 inches, lower width 40 inches, depth 18 3/4 inches

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

William and Mary Walnut Chest Now on Newer Walnut Base
having early brasses, 18th century, worn, some surface losses
height 46 inches, case width 35 1/2 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $400 - $800

Chippendale Six Drawer Tall Chest
having original bail brasses, set on bracket base, circa 1760
height 53 inches, width 36 inches, top 20 1/2″ x 38 1/2″
Provenance: Property from the Estate of E.T. Krolikowski, III of Laurel Beach in Milford, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

Federal Mahogany Three Drawer Stand
having carved pedestal and paw feet, drawer pulls are embossed brass, circa 1820
height 31 inches, top 17 1/2″ x 23 1/2″

Estimate: $400 - $800

Margolis Federal Style Camelback Sofa
having fluted frame on stop fluted square tapered legs with stretcher base
height 37 1/2 inches, seat depth 24 inches
Provenance: Property from the Estate of E.T. Krolikowski, III of Laurel Beach in Milford, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $1000

George III Mahogany Dining Table
two end parts of originally three part table, with two extensions also available, swing legs, circa 1800, restored
height 28 inches, diameter 48 inches, top open 48″ x 110″
Provenance: Bequest of Virginia Palmer of New London, CT
Formerly part of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection, this item is being offered for sale as part of a responsible and ongoing process of refining and improving the museum’s collections. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the museum’s collections, including the care, preservation, and acquisition of future collections

Estimate: $250 - $450

Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk in Two Parts
upper section having two glazed doors with adjustable shelves and three drawers over flip lid writing surface over three drawers and two bottle drawers with birdseye maple inlay and oval panels, all set on turned and fluted legs, veneer chips
height 63 inches, width 36 inches, depth 21 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Federal Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
set on tapered legs, having X stretcher base
height 28 3/4 inches, top 18″ x 31″

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sheraton Tiger Maple and Mahogany Stand
having three drawers on turned legs
height 28 1/4 inches, top 23 1/2″ x 23 1/2″

Estimate: $250 - $450

George III Server having Burl Walnut Top
three drawers, set on cabriole legs
height 27 1/2 inches, top 19 1/4″ x 38″
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400

Mary Potter (British 1900-1981)
“Brighton” City Promenade with figures
Watercolor, pencil on paper
4 1/2″ x 6 3/4″
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Mary Potter (British 1900-1981)
“The Sluice Cottage” landscape in Aldeburgh by the water
Oil on canvas
Inscribed on verso “reserved for Mrs. Putman… The Sluice Cottage” along with original typed label “Mary Potter”
16″ x 14″
Provenance: Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield, 1953
The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Edward Brian Seago (British 1910-1974)
Seascape study with boats and seagulls
Watercolor
Signed lower left “Edward Seago”
7 1/2″ x 10″
Provenance: P.D. Colnaghi and Company Ltd., London
The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Ogden Pleissner (American 1905-1983)
Fort Saint Andre, Villeneuve des Avignon, circa 1840’s
Signed lower left “Pleissner”, titled on verso
Watercolor on paper
6 3/4″ x 9 3/4″ sight size
Provenance: Kennedy Galleries Inc. N.Y., The Mitch Galleries, American Art, N.Y.

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Two: Hermann Ottomar Herzog (German 1832-1932)
“Lakeside Landscape St. George Area”, circa 1870
Ink wash on paper
8 1/4″ x 11 1/4″
“Cranford House View St. George”, circa 1870
Ink wash on paper
Titled lower left in pencil
8 1/4″ x 11 1/4″
Provenance: Chapellier Galleries Inc., NYC
Exhibited: American Paintings of Herman Herzog September 1992- November 1992, Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy, PA

Estimate: $200 - $400

Set of Three Continental School (19th Century) Landscapes
to include one depicting castle ruins on a hill, one depicting a man and woman with a horse in a Tuscan style landscape, the other depicting a mountain landscape beside the water with a row boat
Watercolor gouache on paper
Each unsigned
10″ x 14″ each

Estimate: $300 - $500

Two: Hermann Ottomar Herzog (German 1832-1932)
“Camping at a Mountain Lake”, circa 1870
Ink wash on paper
8 1/4″ x 10 1/2″
“Lakeside Landscape”, circa 1870
Ink wash on paper
8″ x 10 3/4″
Provenance: Chapellier Galleries Inc., NYC
Exhibited: American Paintings of Herman Herzog September 1992- November 1992, Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy, PA

Estimate: $200 - $400

Eliot Candee Clark (American 1883-1980)
“Fire: New York City”
Pastel on paper
Signed lower right Eliot Clark
15″ x 20″
Condition: overall good condition, paper slightly bowed

Estimate: $300 - $500

Reverse Glass Silhouette (19th Century)
“Wall Street in 1850 from an Old Engraving in the Ladies Wreath” horse and carriage busy street scene
Colored pencil / pastel background and reverse painted silhouette figures
frame 16″ x 20″

Estimate: $200 - $400

English Reverse Glass Silhouette Painting (19th Century)
“Ascent of the Balloon ‘The Queen’ at Basford Park Descending at Sandiacre Derbyshire”
Watercolor on paper landscape with reverse painted glass figures
frame 9 1/2″ x 11 1/2″

Estimate: $200 - $300

George Inness (American 1825-1894)
Italian Doorway, circa 1871-1874
Signed lower left “G. Inness”
Watercolor and pencil on paper
8 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
Provenance: Ackermann Dealer in Fine Prints and Paintings, Chicago, Meredith Long and Company, Houston, Texas, Adelson Galleries Inc., New York, Flavia Ormond Fine Arts Limited, London
The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

William Thompson Russell Smith (Scottish/American 1812-1896)
“Thorpe House Near Germantown PA”, 1837
Watercolor on paper
Signed titled and dated on verso W.T Russell Smith July 1837
7 1/2″ x 10″
Provenance: Schwarz & Son Gallery Philadelphia, PA

Estimate: $200 - $400

Chinese Ming Style Underglaze Red Porcelain Bowl
body having slightly flared rim raised on round footed base, handpainted in scrolling vine and flower motif, accented with key fret, remnants of old label on underside
height 4 inches, diameter 8 1/4 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500