Collection of 54 Leather Bound Volumes of “Aldine Edition of British Poets”
having marbleized covers, published in 1835-1836 to include Chaucer, Pope, White, Wyatt, Burn, Churchill, etcetera, bronze bookends of The Thinker
6 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ book size
Edward Gregory Smith (American 1880-1961)
“Smith Neck”
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right “Gregory Smith”
8″ x 10″
Provenance: Estate from Old Lyme, Connecticut,
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme CT
Condition: very good condition, thick impasto paint, possible edge ware
Continental School (19th Century or Earlier)
Portrait of a Philosopher or Apostle
highly expressive study of an elderly man with furrowed brow and downcast gaze, his flowing grey beard and hair modeled with delicate tonal transitions. The somber palette of soft blues and earth tones heightens the introspective character of the sitter, rendered with sculptural depth and psychological intensity
Oil on paper
Signed lower right illegibly August _gginy?
20″ x 15 1/2″
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Regency Style Parcel-Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror
a shell and tassel crest, rectangular plate and bow-front base having retractable candle holder, probably 19th century
height 39 inches, width 17 inches
Provenance: Estate of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller, Daughter of John D. Rockefeller III
Condition: Having two small chips
Large Wooden Ship’s Pulley
19th Century, A substantial maritime block-and-tackle pulley, the carved hardwood shell of elongated form with central iron mounts, retaining weathered patina from seafaring use.
Length 22 inches
Provenance: Property from a Essex, Connecticut estate
Condition: Heavy wear and weathering consistent with age and use at sea; surface cracks, losses, and oxidation to iron
Pilgrim Style Blanket Chest
lift top chest over one drawer having arched molding over ball feet
height 26 1/2 inches, width 28 1/2 inches, depth 16 3/4 inches
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ross McKenzie long time 30 year employee of Clearing House Auction Galleries in Wethersfield, CT
Mahogany secretary desk in two parts, upper section with broken arch top over two glazed doors over drop down desk drawer over four drawers set on ogee bracket feet. Desk opening to reveal leather writing surface. English late 18th century.
Group of Four Transferware Plates
to include three Staffordshire, pieces each marked on the underside, along with one brown plate with an eagle and shield in the center
embossed with a hand on the underside
diameter 10 inches largest
Provenance: The Estate of Diana Atwood Johnson
Thirty-five piece lot including three sets of Minton plates with heavy gilt borders including eleven dinner plates, twelve luncheon plates, and twelve saucers, all matching. dinner: dia. 10 1/4in. luncheon: dia. 8 3/4in.
Seven Inuit Eskimo figural carvings including Cape Dorset basalt Hunter & Ivory Knife 5 3/4, Jaypee Kuolalik Broughton Island grey serpentine Standing Man 4 1/2, Sanikiluaq green soapstone Mother & Baby Bear 4 3/4 & 4, Pangnirtung dark green serpentine Standing Inuk 5, Youtie Sudloo dark green serpentine Inuk Family Standing on Ice 5 x 4, and attributed to Bunnie Kachook Pond Inlet green serpentine Walking Hunter Provenance: Waddington’s Toronto, Canada, 3 1/2, ht. 3in. to 5 1/4in without base
Group of Mid-Century kitchen items to include two Alfi carafes, enameled juicer, Thermos chromecraft ice bucket, pink Ericofon, red lacquer items, and Kitchenaid Hobard K4555 with attachments.
Baker custom mahogany sideboard George IV style with serpentine top over conforming case set on square tapered legs with line and small panel inlays. ht. 36 in. wd. 72 in, dp. 26 in.
Marcus mixed metal footed bowl having striped design and curled feet, marked sterling and other metals, Marcus & Co. New York. ht. 7 in. dia. 8 1/2 in.
Chiu Tak Hak (Chinese/French, b. 1943), Boulangerie, oil and collage on canvas, signed and dated “Chiu Tak Hak 94″, 9 1/4″ x 13”, Gallery of Graphic Arts, New York label adhered to the backing paper.
Tao Rey (Argentinian, b. 1978), Blah, Blah, Blah, 2000, enamel on canvas, signed and dated verso: Tao Rey 2000, 84 1/2″ x 60″. Provenance: Purchased from the artist, 2002. Retails for $5,000.
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Backgammon Table, having removable rectangular top with green baize interior, bone inlaid backgammon board, along with frieze having long drawer on either side, height 28 1/4 inches, top 23″ x 45″.
Large Group of Carved Decorative Wood Items, to include four Rafael Morla Fish 1988, one large multicolored fish with glass eyes, along with a child’s goose rocking horse, and hanging dragons.
Large Chinese Porcelain Charger, having painted figures in a courtyard with scrolling pine trees; diameter 24 1/2 inches. Provenance: Waterfront Estate, Stamford, Connecticut.
Large Group of Belleek, in boxes, approximately 60 pieces to include cups, saucers, plates, vases, etc. Provenance: Collections of Norma Reilly, New Jersey.
Two Busts, to include a cast iron bust of a lady with a bonnet, height 15 inches; along with a plaster bust of an indian, height 16 inches. Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Shaker Cherry Five Slat Back Rocker, having woven rush seat, height 46 inches, width 24 inches. Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.