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Click here to subscribeBindings. Thackeray, William Makepeace. 1878-79 The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray in Twelve Volumes. Publ. Smith, Elder & Co. Half calf binding, red spine labels, gilt tooled spines, marbled boards and edges. Leather with light bumping & rubbing to extremities, spines smart, boards a touch rubbed. Occasional spotting, binding lightly strained at title page of vol I. 8vo.
Bindings, English literature. A collection of twelve 19th century Victorian and early 20th century Edwardian gilt leather bindings, all relating to English literature and poetry and majority in full leather. The lot comprising 1842 The Poetical Works of John Milton, 1887 The Ingoldsby Legends Tarmine Edition in full calf binding by Bickers and Son, 1863 Poems by Thomas Hood, 1903 A Short History of English Literature by George Saintsbury, 1895 Great Authors by W. Scott Dalgleish, 1864 Smith's Classical Dictionary, 1867 The Life of Samuel Johnson, The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, 1818 Johnson's Lives of the Poets, Wordsworth's Poetical Works and Tales from Shakspeare by Charles Lamb. All in smart calf, some half but mostly full calf, with decorative gilt tooled spines, light rubbing on occasion and staining to boards, some examples with marbled or gilded edges, some prize bindings, some with ownership inscriptions or bookplates, bindings remaining tight. 8vo.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. 1920 Tarzan the Untamed. First English edition, publ. Methuen & Co. Ltd. Publisher's original full cloth binding, light bumping to extremities and slight discolouration to spine, pages age-toned commensurate with age. A smart and bright first English edition of the seventh book featuring Tarzan the Ape man, considered one of Burroughs' more controversial novels. 8vo.
Beveridge, William. 1709 Private Thoughts Upon Religion, digested into Twelve Articles with Practical Resolutions form'd thereupon. By the Right Reverend Father in God, William Beveridge, D. D. The Second Edition, printed for R. Smith. Contemp. full calf binding, blind tooling to boards, extremities rather bumped, ring mark to front board and light rubbing, spine a touch dried & starting at the front joint. Contemp. ownership inscriptions of Alice Clapp and William Webb to ffep and to verso of engraved frontispiece. 8vo.
Lee, Frederick George. 1865 The Directorium Anglicanum; being a manual of directions for the right celebration of the Holy Communion. Second edition, revised, publ. Thomas Bosworth. Full vellum binding, gilt tooled borders, spine and gilded edges. odd small stain to boards and light bumping to extremities, ownership inscription to front pastedown. 4to.
Modern first editions. A collection of first and early editions. The lot to include The Devil's Own Luck by David Donachie, The Story of a Non-Marrying Man by Doris Lessing, The Light Invisible by Robert Benson, Peace Work Volume 7 by Spike Milligan, Dead Fingers Talk by William S. Burroughs, Ghosts ed. Elliott O'Donnell, The King of Beasts by Ronald Searle, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot (10th impression), two copies of 1984 by George Orwell (1954 reprints), Shadow of Fu Manchu by Sax Rohmer (second impression), 1976 Watership Down by Richard Adams (reprint), If the Old Could by Jane Somers [Doris Lessing], Snowflake by Paul Gallico, The Three Gentlemen by A. E. W. Mason, and Unconditional Surrender by Evelyn Waugh, A Fall of Moondust by Arthur C. Clarke, London So Help Me by Winifred Ellis, Searle in the Sixties, and A Diverting History of John Gilpin by William Cowper King Penguin ed. illus Searle. Approx. 32 books in lot, majority in dws. 8vo.
Modern first editions. A collection of books including signed examples. The lot to include First Light by Peter Ackroyd (signed), No Human Involved by Barbara Serenella (signed), A Line To Kill by Anthony Horowitz (signed), and other unsigned titles including The Honorable Consul by Graham Greene (book club ed.), The Mint by 352087 A/c Ross by T. E. Lawrence, The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene (two copies lacking dws). Also six books by Colin Wilson, comprising The Killer, Adrift in Soho (no dw), The Outsider (no dw), Ritual in the Dark (no dw), Religion and the Rebel and Essays on Books and Writers. Eighteen works in lot. All hardbacks in dust wrappers, some with light wear but majority smart. 8vo.
1920 The Michelin Guide - The Motorist's Vade-mecum, Fifth Year. Publ. The Michelin Tyre Co. Ltd. Publisher's original blue cloth binding, illustrated with maps and with advertisements. Along with 1931 Lift-Luck on Southern Roads by Tickner Edwardes. Publ. Methuen & Co. Ltd, second edition with publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper with price label to spine (dust wrapper a touch sunned to the spine and with light wear to the head and tail, otherwise smart condition). 8vo.
Durrell, Gerald. A collection of six modern first editions in dust wrappers. The lot comprising 1960 Clea publ. Faber and Faber, 1979 The Picnic & Suchlike Pandemonium publ. Collins, 1978 The Garden of the Gods publ. Collins, 1990 The Ark's Anniversary publ. Collins, 1973 Beasts in my Belfry publ. Collins, and 1976 The Stationary Ark publ. Collins. All hardbacks in orig. unclipped dws, very smart with only very light wear to the head of the spines. 8vo.
Deighton, Len. A collection of five modern first edition thrillers. The lot comprising 1974 Spy Story, 1964 Funeral In Berlin (no dw), 1972 Close Up, 1967 An Expensive Place to Die and 1971 Declarations of War. Four in dust wrappers, light wear to the heads and tails of spine, otherwise a smart collection. 8vo.
1844 The Victoria Miniature Almanack for Leap (1844) Year. Published by Strange, Cummins, Tait et al.; printed R. Allen Nottingham, price 2d. With blank leaves for notes all unused, alongside calendar for the year including significant dates in history. Original paper wraps, lacking front and endpapers, spine extant with some light loss. Illustrated vignette engraving of Queen Victoria to title page. Measures approx. 6cm x 3.3cm, 64mo.
Natural history & ornithological interest. Morris, Francis Orpen. 1895 A History of British Birds, Fourth Edition Revised Corrected and Enlarged, with Three Hundred and Ninety-Four Plates Coloured by Hand. By the Rev. F. O. Morris, B. A. Six volumes. Publ. John C. Nimmo. Publisher's original full cloth binding, pictorial gilt boards depicting two birds, gilt titles to spine, some light repair visible to the head and tails of the spine & new endpapers. A smart and richly illustrated collection on British ornithology. Large 8vo.
Pullman, Philip. Three signed first edition illustrated children's books, all signed in blue biro to title page. The lot comprising 1989 Spring-Heeled Jack, a Story of Bravery and Evil publ. Doubleday illustrated by David Mostyn, 1994 The New Cut Gang - Thunderbolt's Waxwork publ. Viking illustrated by Mark Thomas, and 1995 The New Cut Gang - The Gas-fitter's Ball also publ. Viking illus. Mark Thomas. All in publisher's original pictorial laminate boards, ex-library with renewed endpapers, light bumping to extremities, ex lib stamps to title pages but otherwise very smart. 8vo.
A collection of twenty-one modern first edition books featuring 007 James Bond after the original spy novels by Ian Fleming. The lot including titles by John Gardner, Raymond Benson, Jeffrey Deaver, Anthony Horowitz and Robert Markham, such as Solo, Brokenclaw, Trigger Mortis, Role of Honour, The Man from Barbarossa, Devil May Care, Death is Forever, Die Another Day, Never Send Flowers, The Man with the Red Tattoo and others. All (bar one paperback) hardbacks in dust wrappers, in smart condition with occasional light bumping to the head and tail of the spines, 'No Deal Mr. Bond' with a small open tear to the tail of the dw, one ex lib, otherwise in good condition. 8vo.
The Fortune Press. 1928 Aphrodite, A Novel of Ancient Morals by Pierre Louys, with an introduction by Shane Leslie. Drawings by Beresford Egan. Publ. The Fortune Press. Numbered limited edition no. 1039 of 1075. Complete with scarce and unclipped dust wrapper, bound in publisher's orig. quarter cloth binding with marbled paper covered boards. Dust wrapper sunned to spine and with damage to the tail of the spine resulting in light loss, bumped to extremities, evidence of the 1039 having been written originally to the upper right hand corner of the dw. Illustrated by Beresford Egan with erotic Art Deco line drawn plates. 1931 gift inscription to ffep. 8vo.
A collection of nine late 19th century Victorian and early 20th century Edwardian decorative pictorial cloth bound books, many published by the Religious Tract Society. The lot comprising That Boy of Fraser's by Ernest Protheroe, His Little Daughter by Amy Le Feuvre, The Love Affairs of Pixie by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, Faithful but not Famous by Emma Leslie, The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen illustrated by G. Cruikshank, Little Meg's Children by Hesba Stretton, Jessica's First Prayer by Hesba Stretton, A Born School Captain by W. J. Batchelder, and Molly and Her Brothers by Mabel Earle. All bound in decorative cloth, light bumping to the head and tails of the spines, occasional ownership or gift inscriptions, but generally smart & bright condition. 8vo.
Style Two, Santa Maria ship handle. Brown, light brown, grey and cream coloration.This jug was issued to recognize the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage to America in 1492. It was created exclusively for the Royal Doulton International Collectors club and was issued in a limited edition of 7,500. The jugs was exhibited in the British Pavilion at Expo '92 in Seville, Spain. Series: RDICC. Royal Doulton, RDICC, and " Admiral of the Seas" backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1992Dimensions: 3.5"HEdition Number: 2934 Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Black top hat with a light blue ribbon; red jacket; black lapel; green plume atop horses head.Series: The Circus Performers. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1990 - 1993Dimensions: 7.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Red, white, black, light brown, and grey coloration.The North Staffordshire Drummer Boy character jug was one of the complimentary choices for new and renewal members of the International Collectors Club in 2005. Series: ICC. Royal Doulton and RDICC backstamp. Artist: UnknownIssued: 2005 - 2005Dimensions: 5.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Light brown hat and buckskin jacket.William Frederick Cody (1846 - 1917) was a scout, plainsman, soldier in the Civil War, hotelier, rancher and showman. His expert marksmanship as a buffalo hunter earned him his nickname Buffalo Bill. In 1883, Cody and others formed " Buffalo Bill Wild West Show," a theatrical shooting exhibition, which became very successful and traveled through the U.S. and Europe. Series: The Wild West Collection. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Robert TabbenorIssued: 1985 - 1989Dimensions: 5.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Style One, Variation One. Blue cap, brown sweater, tan shirt, light brown golf bag.This Golfer character jug was modeled in the likeness of W.J. Carey, the former chairman of Doulton U.S.A.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: David B. BiggsIssued: 1971 - 1995Dimensions: 7"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Maroon, green and light brown coloration.In Shakespeare's comedy, " As You Like It" , Touchstone is a jester to the court of the exiled Duke of Frederick. The Duke accompanies Rosalind and Celia into the Forest of Arden.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles J. NokeIssued: 1936 - 1960Dimensions: 7"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975). Oil on canvas painting titled "Out of the Cattails" depicting a green-winged teal flying out of fluffy cattails into an autumn sky. Signed along the lower right. Label from Lenz Gallery affixed to the verso.Sight; height: 23 1/2 in x width: 26 1/2 in. Framed; height: 29 1/2 in x width: 32 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. There is craquelure throughout as well as stretcher bar marks along the perimeter of the work. No losses or restorations when viewed under UV light. The painting has been relined for added stability. The paper backing has been cut to view the verso.
Richard Amundsen (American, 1928-1998). Acrylic on panel painting depicting a deer running through the snow. A red barn rests in the background. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 15 3/4 in x width: 23 3/4 in. Framed; height: 22 in x width: 29 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no creases, tears, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the frame. Not examined out of frame.
Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Carte de visite photograph depicting workers building a railroad or dam.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 8 1/2 in.Condition:The emulsion appears smooth with no breaks. Some light surface marks. The photo is affixed to a paperboard backing. Some light wear and soiling to the paperboard. The work is not framed.
Fred Sweney (American, 1912-1996). Oil on canvas painting depicting a leaping snook fish snagged on a fishing line. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 15 1/2 in x width: 19 1/2 in. Framed; height: 19 in x width: 23 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and deep and the surface is stable. No losses or restorations when viewed under UV light. There are two areas along the trees in the upper right that fluoresce under UV light - these may be areas of thicker varnish but it is difficult to discern. Light wear to the frame. Some staining to the canvas mat.
Elliott Eaton (American, 20th/21st c). Watercolor on paper painting titled "Beaverman" depicting a portrait of Native American man, 1978. Signed and dated along the lower left.Sight; height: 24 3/4 in x width: 16 3/4 in. Framed; height: 34 in x width: 26 in x depth: 1 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no creases, tears, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the frame. Not examined out of frame.
Clark E. Bronson (American, b. 1939). Cast bronze sculpture titled "Watching the Neighbors" in the form of two raccoons peeking from a hollow tree, 1979. Signed, dated, and numbered 75/75 along the base.Height: 11 3/4 in x width: 7 in x depth: 8 1/2 in. Weight: 14 lbs 14 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Clark E. Bronson (American, b. 1939). Cast bronze sculpture titled "It's Mine" depicting a bear defending a pile of fish, 1975. Signed, numbered 75/75, and dated along the base. Affixed to an oval wooden base.Height: 7 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 7 1/2 in. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Newman Myran (American, 1921-2010). Oil on canvas painting titled "The Welcome Sun" depicting two figures on horseback in a snowy landscape. Signed along the lower left. Titled in pencil along the stretcher bar along the verso.Sight; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 35 1/4 in. Framed; height: 34 1/2 in x width: 46 in x depth: 2 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no rips, creases, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Not examined out of frame.
Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Photogravure labeled "Members of the Expedition on St. Matthew Island" depicting three views of various members of an expedition in Alaska. Depicting the following members of the 1899 Harriman Alaska expedition: William Brewer, Frederick Coville, John Burroughs, John Muir, Benjamin Emerson, and Grove Karl Gilbert.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 9 1/2 in x width: 6 1/4 in.Condition:There are no tears or creases. The left edge is slightly uneven and has possibly been trimmed. Light soiling throughout. The work is not framed.
Edward Weston (American, 1886-1958) and Cole Weston (American, 1919-2003). Gelatin silver print photograph titled "Untitled (Bride & Groom Figurines)" depicting two figurines next to a pottery pig against a painted background. Likely taken during Edward Weston's time in Mexico in the mid-1920s.Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Lot Essay:While initially working with soft-focus pictorialism, which was popular at the turn of the century, Edward Weston quickly abandoned this in favor of his own, unique style of photography. He experimented with many subjects of the years including landscapes, still lives, nudes, portraits, and genre scenes. However, it was his photographs of Point Lobos, California, that became his most popular subject.In 1937, he became the first photographer to receive a Guggenheim Fellowship. This allowed him to produce nearly 1,400 negatives over the following two-year period, most of which focused on Point Lobos. He spent much of his life traveling the United States, working on various projects and with a multitude of collaborators and muses.Upon Edward's death in 1958, his collection of negatives was left to Cole, his fourth and youngest son. Cole, along with his brother Brett, kept his father's career flourishing posthumously by printing and publishing photographs from this bequeathment.Sheet; height: 7 1/2 in x width: 9 1/2 in. Matted; height: 14 3/4 in x width: 15 1/2 in.Condition:The emulsion appears smooth and without breaks. The photograph is mounted board and the verso is unable to be inspected. No tears, creases, or restorations. Light wear to the paper board backing.
Clark E. Bronson (American, b. 1939). Cast bronze sculpture titled "Narrow Escape" depicting a pair of birds taking wing, escaping a swooping hawk, 1976. Signed, numbered 42/42, and dated along the base.Height: 35 in x width: 33 in x depth: 32 in. Weight: 73 lbs 6 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Mark Bray (American, 20th/21st c). Oil on board painting depicting a flock of white ibis in flight, 1989. Signed and dated along the lower right. With a tag from Decoy Den Gallery affixed to the verso.Unframed; height: 17 3/4 in x width: 23 3/4 in. Framed; height: 23 in x width: 29 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There are a few areas of in-painting, visible under UV light, along the extreme left and right edges. Light wear to the frame.
Jim Dolan (American, b. 1949). Steel sculpture in the form of an American bison calf suckling from its mother, 1976. Signed and dated along the base. Affixed to a wooden base.Height: 8 in x width: 16 in x depth: 15 in. Weight: 37 lbs 4 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Jim Dolan (American, b. 1949). Steel sculpture in the form of a pair of wood ducks, 1983. Signed and dated along the base. Affixed to an oval wooden base.Height: 8 in x width: 10 1/4 in x depth: 6 1/4 in. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Rockne Knuth (American, 20th/21st c). Oil on board painting titled "Winter Shadows - Ruffed Grouse" depicting the titular bird looking out over a snowy landscape, 1998. Small field mouse tracks can be spied in the upper right quadrant. Signed and dated along the lower right.Sight; height: 17 1/2 in x width: 23 1/2 in. Framed; height: 23 in x width: 28 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. No losses or restorations under UV light. Light wear to the frame. Verso not examined.
Navajo chief's-style revival blanket, early- to mid-20th century. With diamonds of blue, black, and red surrounded by rectangles of white and red against a field of broad black and white bands.Height: 6 ft x width: 4 ft.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. There are no major tears. There is one break in the weave along one of the edges. There are notches cut in two corners. There are some small areas of fraying threads throughout the edges. There is some staining throughout, in particular there is one large stain along one corner. This stain carries through to the other side of the blanket. is some light dust/debris throughout.
Clark E. Bronson (American, b. 1939). Cast bronze sculpture titled "Spooked" in the form of two elk leaping through a landscape, 1977. Signed, numbered 50/50, and dated along the base.Height: 17 in x width: 29 in x depth: 17 in. Weight: 65 lbs 5 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Richard Amundsen (American, 1928-1998). Acrylic on canvas painting depicting a buck jumping over a a split-rail fence. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 17 1/4 in x width: 23 1/4 in. Framed; height: 24 1/4 in x width: 30 1/4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no creases, tears, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the frame. Not examined out of frame.
Quarter plate Daguerreotype photograph depicting a portrait of a couple. The woman is standing with her hand resting on the shoulder of her seated partner. Housed under glass in a gilt frame encased by a stamped leather and wood case with deep purple velvet lining.Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Height: 4 3/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 1/2 in.Condition:Some discoloration to the edges, only noticeable under a raking light. There are a few minor scratches throughout the plate. Very light wear to the metal and glass consistent with age. Some areas where the velvet has become slightly threadbare. Wear to the case commensurate with age and use.
Jim Knight (American, 1930-2008). Cast bronze sculpture in the form of a cowboy warming his hands above a fire, 1974. Signed and dated along the base. Affixed to a custom carved wooden base.Height: 10 in x width: 5 1/4 in x depth: 7 in. Weight: 4 lbs 12 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
Pair of Daguerreotype portrait photographs: one depicting a seated pair of men and the other depicting a portrait of a single man. Housed under glass in gilt metal frames encased with a gutta-percha or thermoplastic case. The case with a design of two deer along either side.Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Height: 3 3/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in.Condition:The portrait of a single man is greatly discolored, especially along the margins. Some light discoloration along the margins of the portrait of two men. Some spots of discoloration to the gilt metal frames. The case is in good condition, however, it does not clasp firmly shut.
Fred Sweney (American, 1912-1996). Oil on canvas painting depicting a school of Spanish mackerel. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 15 1/2 in x width: 19 1/2 in. Framed; height: 19 in x width: 23 1/4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. No losses or restorations when viewed under UV light. Light wear to the frame. Verso not inspected.
Daguerreotype photograph depicting a portrait of a clergyman, likely Protestant. Housed under glass in a gilt metal frame encased by stamped leather and wood with a red velvet lining. The leather stamped with an ecclesiastical design.Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Height: 3 3/4 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in.Condition:Some discoloration along the edges of the photograph. Some spots of discoloration to the gilt metal. There is some light warping to the case so that the two halves do not sit flush with each other. The clasps are broken.
Edward Curtis, "The North American Indian: Being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska." Signed by Theodore Roosevelt. This is a sample collection of the first volume, meant to allow interested buyers in reading a selection of text from the book.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 12 1/2 in x width: 9 1/2 in.Condition:There are some small losses to the edges, minute tears, creases, and light soiling consistent with age. The book lacks a front or back cover. The work is bound with tape and string along the edge.
Fred Sweney (American, 1912-1996). Oil on canvas painting depicting a pair of speckled trout swimming near the floor of a body of water. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 15 1/2 in x width: 19 1/2 in. Framed; height: 19 in x width: 23 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and deep. There are no visible tears, losses, or restorations when viewed under UV light. Light wear to the frame. Verso not inspected.
Fred Sweney (American, 1912-1996). Oil on canvas painting depicting a school of bonefish along the sandy floor of a body of water. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 15 1/2 in x width: 19 1/2 in. Framed; height: 19 1/4 in x width: 23 1/4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. No signs of losses or restoration under UV light. Light wear to the frame. Verso not inspected.
Richard Amundsen (American, 1928-1998). Acrylic on canvas painting depicting a stag leaping through underbrush while a hunter stalks the deer in the background. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 17 in x width: 23 1/4 in. Framed; height: 24 1/4 in x width: 30 1/4 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no creases, tears, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the frame. Not examined out of frame.
Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Group of 18 gelatin silver print photographs depicting the home and estate of one J.H. Henry of Pasedena, California. Two photographs depicting a Shetland pony show dated June 13, 1914.Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height ranges from 6 1/2 in to 8 1/2 in; width ranges from 6 1/2 in to 8 1/2 in.Condition:The emulsion appears smooth and unbroken to all. There are no tears, major creases, or losses. The sheets have a slight undulation. There is toning throughout. Some light fading to the colors. Some very light wear to the extreme edges. None are framed.
Asahel Curtis (American, 1874-1941) and Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Group of two photographs mounted to board depicting wilderness landscapes including:A photograph of a roaring waterfall by Edward Curtis. Signed in negative along the lower left corner.A photograph atop a mountain with low-lying clouds obscuring the landscape by Asahel Curtis. Signed along the lower left.(Trees) Height: 14 in x width: 12 in. (Waterfall) Height: 17 3/4 in x width: 15 in.Condition:Both photographs are mounted to board; versos cannot be inspected. Light wear throughout both including some small chips along the edges and wear to the back of the boards. Spots of foxing throughout. Most noticeable in the white areas and the sky of the Asahel photograph. Both works are not framed.
Antique Navajo hand-woven wool rug. The carpet with stepped chevrons in cream, black, gray, and red. With a tag from Keljik's Rug Cleaning in Minneapolis.Height: 6 ft 3 in x width: 4 ft 9 in.Condition:There are no major tears or losses. Small stains throughout, most noticeable in the cream-colored areas. Some light dust/dirt gathered throughout.
Richard Sloan (American, 1935-2007). Gouache on board painting depicting three pheasants among fallen apples. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 23 in x width: 32 in. Framed; height: 33 1/4 in x width: 42 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. No signs of restoration under UV light. Extreme edges and verso not inspected. No visible tears or losses. Framed under glass. Light wear to the frame.
Harold Hopkinson (American, 1918-2000). Oil on canvas painting titled "The Last Light" depicting two Native American men on horseback fording a stream with towering mountains in the distance, 1976. Signed and dated along the lower right.Sight; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 35 1/4 in. Framed; height: 33 1/2 in x width: 45 1/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no rips, creases, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. There is wear to the frame.
Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Group of eight gelatin silver print movie still photographs. Four depicting a man standing in front of a whale, one depicting a man standing, and three depicting a side profile of a woman. Possibly from the 1914 film "In the Land of the Head Hunters," a fictional short silent film dramatizing the life of the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height ranges from 6 in to 8 in; width ranges from 5 3/4 in to 8 in.Condition:Most are in good condition with no major tears, losses, or restorations. One of the profile photos has a crease along the upper edge. All with light wear along the edges. A few minute losses along the extreme edges throughout. All are not framed.
Jim Foote (American, 1925-2004). Oil on board painting depicting a pair of blue-winged teal ducks standing on the banks of a body of water, 1983. Signed and dated along the lower right.Unframed; height: 24 in x width: 18 in. Framed; height: 32 in x width: 26 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There are no losses or restorations when viewed under UV light. Clean verso. Light wear to the frame.
Les Welliver (American, 1920-1989). Cast bronze sculpture in the form of a bellowing elk, 1973. Signed, dated, and numbered 1/50 along the base. Additionally stamped J.W. Tschache and dated 1977 along the base.Height: 23 3/4 in x width: 11 in x depth: 20 in. Weight: 44 lbs 8 oz.Condition:Light wear throughout including some wear along the extreme edges. Some patination throughout. Light dirt and dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.
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