Hand painted Children’s Hickory Garters sign (ex – personal collection of Richard (“Smitty”) Axtell). “Hickory” was a brand named used by A. Stein and Company of Chicago, Illinois. The company was established in 1887 and continued in business well into the 20th century. Garters were employed to hold up long stockings worn by girls and boys (one is shown near the lad’s right hip). This sign was evidently made by a retailer and hung in a clothing store rather than outside, thus accounting for its undamaged condition. Background appears to be a form of early fiberboard. Amusing image calculated to attract attention. Probably dates to 1920′s. 24″ L x 11 1/2″ H. (CD-22)
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Teacher’s gift to a favored schoolchild. Whimsical pen and ink drawing with a verse and anthropomorphic animals (owl, cat and rabbit) riding a donkey. Note from teacher on the reverse side bears date 1881. Very nice frame with some minor wear to felt surround. 10 1/2″ W x 8 3/4″ H. Great early American folk art. (CE- 17)
$330
Wooden patriotic shield found in Vermont. 17″ high by 16 1/2″ wide at top. Original paint with wear and minor losses, as shown. It bears several screw holes from mounting and an outline of what we believe was probably a medallion and label commemorating a battle or military regiment in the Spanish American War, WWI or WWII. Circa early to mid-20th century. It displays beautifully as is. Several board construction. One joint had become slightly separated at one point and was glued to secure it. (CC- 25)
Small primitive oil on board of a milk cow in its original frame. Circa 19th century. Sight size 8 1/2″ H x 10 1/2″ W. Frame size 11 1/2″ H x 13 1/2″ W. Signed “Felty”. All original without any in-painting. It is on a real board as opposed to artist board. Frame has some wear, but is quite attractive. (BY-21)
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Small naive oil on board of ewe and lamb in winter. New England origin, ca late 19th-early 20th century. Signed “Morey” and entitled “February Lamb” on reverse side. All original, and in original hand made frame in original robin’s egg blue paint with slight wear. Sight size 5 1/2″ H x 7 1/2″ W. Frame measures 7″ x 9″. Nice American folk art.
$225
Very fine oil on canvas of waterfalls and a person who might be a fisherman by Ambrose Andrews, signed by him and dated 1851. Andrews was an itinerant artist who painted throughout many parts of the United States in the early to mid 1800s. He was active in N.Y. State after 1844 and this painting was almost certainly done there although the specific location is unknown. His work is on display in the collection of the N.Y. Historical Society. Frame is of the period but probably not original. Outer dimensions are 20 1/2″ wide by 12 1/2″ high. Sight area 15 1/2″ wide by 7 3/4″ high. All original
$595
Fine 19th century oil on artist board in original frame. Waterfall in the mountains, possibly Adirondacks where it was found. Unsigned. Frame dimensions 20 1/2″ high by 13 1/2″ wide. Sight 15 3/4″ by 8 3/4″. Some losses to gesso on frame.
$335
Exceptional 19th Century American oil painting of Brook Trout on linen. Unsigned, in original frame, with old gold paint over gilt. Small no-harm early professional repair to painting. Frame dimensions 27 1/2″ wide x 20 1/2″ high. Sight 21″ x 14″.
$985
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Teacher’s gift to a favored schoolchild. Whimsical pen and ink drawing with a verse and anthropomorphic animals (owl, cat and rabbit) riding a donkey. Note from teacher on the reverse side bears date 1881. Very nice frame with some minor wear to felt surround. 10 1/2″ W x 8 3/4″ H. Great early American folk art. (CE- 17)
$330
Wooden patriotic shield found in Vermont. 17″ high by 16 1/2″ wide at top. Original paint with wear and minor losses, as shown. It bears several screw holes from mounting and an outline of what we believe was probably a medallion and label commemorating a battle or military regiment in the Spanish American War, WWI or WWII. Circa early to mid-20th century. It displays beautifully as is. Several board construction. One joint had become slightly separated at one point and was glued to secure it. (CC- 25)
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Small primitive oil on board of a milk cow in its original frame. Circa 19th century. Sight size 8 1/2″ H x 10 1/2″ W. Frame size 11 1/2″ H x 13 1/2″ W. Signed “Felty”. All original without any in-painting. It is on a real board as opposed to artist board. Frame has some wear, but is quite attractive. (BY-21)
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Small naive oil on board of ewe and lamb in winter. New England origin, ca late 19th-early 20th century. Signed “Morey” and entitled “February Lamb” on reverse side. All original, and in original hand made frame in original robin’s egg blue paint with slight wear. Sight size 5 1/2″ H x 7 1/2″ W. Frame measures 7″ x 9″. Nice American folk art.
$225
$595
$335
Exceptional 19th Century American oil painting of Brook Trout on linen. Unsigned, in original frame, with old gold paint over gilt. Small no-harm early professional repair to painting. Frame dimensions 27 1/2″ wide x 20 1/2″ high. Sight 21″ x 14″.
$985