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Lot 311

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.

Lot 281

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.

Lot 303

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.

Lot 351

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.

Lot 326

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.

Lot 350

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.

Lot 349

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.

Lot 337

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.

Lot 242

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.

Lot 354

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.

Lot 332

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.

Lot 267

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.

Lot 362

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.

Lot 265

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.

Lot 341

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.

Lot 274

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.

Lot 308

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.

Lot 343

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.

Lot 345

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.

Lot 331

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.

Lot 298

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.

Lot 295

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.

Lot 244

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.

Lot 335

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.

Lot 310

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.

Lot 293

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.

Lot 328

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.

Lot 355

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.

Lot 321

Paula Vahn (American, 20th/21st c). Graphite on paper landscape drawing titled "Landscape Simulation: The Shining/Gilligan's Island/Magnum PI" depicting a peaceful lake nested among mountains, 2012. Signed and dated along the verso.Height: 48 in x width: 48 in.Condition:There are no major tears, losses, or restorations. A few areas of undulation to the sheet. Some very light wear along the edges. The work is not framed.

Lot 339

LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012). Silkscreen print titled "Polar Bears" depicting two of the artic bears attacking each other, 1979. Pencil signed along the lower right; numbered 3/300 along the lower left. With a certificate of authenticity.Sight; height: 40 1/4 in x width: 29 3/4 in. Framed; height: 51 3/4 in x width: 41 1/4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. There are no visible tears, losses, or restorations. Undulation to the sheet throughout. There is toning to the sheet throughout, more so along the margins. Light wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame.

Lot 334

Michael Sieve (American, b. 1951). Oil on canvas painting depicting a herd of pronghorn in a prairie landscape, 1980. Signed and dated along the lower right.Sight; height: 24 1/2 in x width: 39 in. Framed; height: 29 3/4 in x width: 44 1/2 in x depth: 2 1/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no visible losses or tears. There are a few minute scuffs across the sky of the upper right quadrant. There is a white scuff along the interior of the lower right quadrant. There is a one inch area along the upper left quadrant with extremely faint craquelure and two very minute paint losses. Just below the foremost antelope, there is a small network of accretions. There no signs of restoration under UV light. Not examined out of frame. Light wear to the frame.

Lot 256

One rectangular form belt buckle with stamped designs and inlaid kachina design rendered in black, white, red, yellow and blue hardstones. Marked nickel silver along the back with unidentified maker's mark.Length: 3 1/2 in x width: 2 1/2 in. Gross weight: 75.9 grams.Condition:Scratches and tarnishing to the metal, some light scratches to the inlay.

Lot 285

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Vintage cabinet card or carte de visite photograph depicting a bicyclist. Written in pen along the verso with an illegible name and dated September 9, 1896. From the Curtis & Guptill studio in Seattle, Washington.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 6 1/2 in x width: 4 1/4 in.Condition:There are no tears, creases, losses, or restorations. The photograph is affixed to an original paperboard backing. Some light wear and soiling to the verso of the paper backing. The work is not framed.

Lot 324

David A. Maass (American, b. 1929). Oil on board painting titled "The Guardian" depicting a wood duck drake resting on a tree branch. A nesting box with a female wood duck peeking out is attached to a tree in the background. Signed along the lower right. A label from Krumbholz Gallery is affixed to the verso.Sight; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 31 1/2 in. Framed; height: 28 3/4 in x width: 36 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There are no visible restorations under UV light. There are two light scuff marks along the upper left corner. There is a small area that fluoresces under UV light along the lower right corner. Light wear to the frame.

Lot 325

David A. Maass (American, b. 1929). Oil on board painting depicting three flying Green-Winged Teal above a wintery landscape. The waterfowl glide smoothly towards the river along with several other ducks, partially obscured behind the bare trees. Signed along the lower right.Working from Rochester, Minnesota, Maass has designed over 38 duck and conservation stamps and has always felt a deep connection with wildlife ever since his childhood.Sight; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 31 1/4 in. Framed; height: 29 in x width: 37 in x depth: 1 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There are no visible losses or restorations when viewed under UV light. Along the lower right corner there is a very light brown accretion. Some accretions to the verso, original to the artistic production.

Lot 363

Jim Knight (American, 1930-2008). Cast bronze sculpture titled "Rest'n" depicting a seated cowboy, 1974. Signed and dated along the base. Affixed to a custom carved wooden base with a brass title plate.Height: 7 in x width: 8 in x depth: 7 1/2 in. Weight: 5 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.

Lot 320

Anne Aller Overstreet (American, b. 1949). Watercolor on paper painting titled "Broodmares Appaloose" depicting a herd of horses with foals at the edge of a forest, 1979. Signed and dated along the lower right.Sight; height: 3 in x width: 4 1/2 in. Framed; height: 8 3/4 in x width: 10 in x depth: 1 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no visible creases, tears, or losses. There is slight undulation to the sheet. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the frame. Framed under glass. Not examined out of frame. Some water exposure along the verso of the frame, it is unknown if this affects the painting.

Lot 316

Robert F. Morgan (American, 1929-2015). Oil on board painting depicting a portrait of a Native American man, 1977. Signed and dated along the lower left.Sight; height: 13 1/2 in x width: 10 1/2 in. Framed; height: 21 in x width: 18 1/4 in x depth: 2 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and deep. The surface is stable. There are no tears or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the frame. Not examined out of frame; verso not inspected.

Lot 329

Harry Curieux Adamson (American, 1916-2012). Oil on canvas painting depicting mallards in flight above a body of water. Signed along the lower left.Unframed; height: 14 in x width: 18 in. Framed; height: 20 in x width: 24 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There are no visible losses, tears, or scratches. There is soiling and discoloration throughout the upper half of the painting, particularly throughout the sky. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Not examined out of frame. Light wear and small losses to the frame.

Lot 346

Fred Sweney (American, 1912-1996). Oil on canvas painting depicting a group of waterfowl above a prairie landscape. The ducks approach a body of water within the tall grasses while further mallards take wing behind them. Signed along the lower right. Veldman Galleries label affixed to the verso.Sight; height: 27 in x width: 32 3/4 in. Framed; height: 36 in x width: 42 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There is one extremely minute pinhole along the extreme upper center edge, nearly obscured by the rabbet. There are a few light accretions along the upper extreme edge, seemingly from the rabbet rubbing against the surface of the painting. Clean verso. Light wear to the frame.

Lot 283

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952) and Frank Albert Rinehart (American, 1861-1928). Group of 13 photographic postcards - 12 by Curtis and one by Rinehart. All depicting Native Americans including several of Kikisoblu (also known as Princess Angeline), the daughter of Chief Seattle.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height ranges from 3 1/2 in to 8 in; width ranges from 3 1/2 in to 5 1/2 in.Condition:There are no major tears, losses, or restorations. Light wear along the extreme edges as expected with age. Three postcards with writing. None are framed.

Lot 272

Quarter plate tintype photograph depicting a portrait of two children with hand-colored rosy cheeks. Housed under glass in a gilt metal frame encased by a stamped leather and wood case lined with red velvet.Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Height: 4 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 1/2 in.Condition:There are a few spots of discoloration to the photograph. A few light surface marks visible. Some light discoloration to the metal. One half of the case is separated from the other but included. One of the clasps is broken. There is a strip of black electrical tape affixed to one edge of the photograph case - likely an amateur solution to the two halves of the case come detached. Some light wear and losses to the case as expected with age.

Lot 286

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Group of fifteen real photo postcards most depicting portraits of Native Americans and one depicting a city. Titled: "A Yakima", "Hopi Product", "Hopi Girl", "Zuni", "Zuni Girl", "Navajo Boy", "Mohave Girl", "Siwash Maid", "Leschi a Yakima", "Apache", "Crow Eagle - Blackfoot", "Zuni Water Carriers", "Clam Diggers", "Apache Girl", and "Zuni Maid".Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height ranges from 3 1/4 in to 5 1/4 in; width ranges from 3 1/4 to 5 1/4 in.Condition:There is toning to all. Eight with writing on them. Some light wear throughout consistent with age and use.

Lot 340

Fred Sweney (American, 1912-1996). Oil on board painting titled "King Mackeral" depicting a leaping fish surrounded by smaller fish and birds. Signed along the lower right.Sight; height: 17 in x width: 23 in. Framed; height: 24 in x width: 30 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There are some light accretions and discolorations to the white field surrounding the painting. A few light scuffs. No restorations when viewed under UV light. Light wear to the frame. Verso not inspected.

Lot 309

George Catlin, "North American Indians: Being Letters and Notes on Their Manners, Customs, and Conditions, Written During Eight Years' Travel Amongst the Wildest Tribes of Indians in North America, 1832-1839," Edinburgh: John Grant, 1926. Two volume set. With a hand-painted portrait of a Native American man by Charles Russell along a front page of volume one. Signed by the artist and with a sketch of a buffalo skull. The two volume set with 320 illustrations carefully engraved from the author's original paintings. Each volume bound in a tan leather with impressed gold foil designs.(Each) height: 10 in x width: 7 in x depth: 2 1/4 in.Condition:All pages appear present. Wear to the covers: the front cover of volume one is torn along the top and bottom; there appears to be some moisture exposure to the back cover of volume one; there are scratches and scuffs to the covers throughout. The pages are in good condition. Some very light toning to the sheets. No obvious major tears, creases, or losses. The painting is in good condition.

Lot 319

J. Stephen Ward (American, 1876-1941). Oil on board landscape painting depicting a desert canyon at dusk, 1918. Signed and dated along the lower left.Height: 16 in x width: 20 in x depth: 1/4 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. The board is slightly convex. There is wear along the edges. No signs of restoration under UV light. Wear to the verso including possible moisture exposure that does no affect the recto. The work is not framed.

Lot 287

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Gelatin silver print photograph depicting a portrait of early Hollywood star Evelyn Pierce. Hand colored by Emma G. Hoffman. Signed in negative along the lower right. Stamped by Hoffman along the verso.Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 10 in x width: 8 in.Condition:The emulsion appears smooth with no breaks. The photo is mounted to cardboard. There are minute losses and wear along the extreme edges. There is a small crease along the lower left corner. A few light surface marks throughout the verso. The work is not framed.

Lot 297

Asahel Curtis (American, 1874-1941). Group of four goldtone or orotone photographs. Three depicting waterfalls and one depicting a portrait of a woman. The waterfalls including Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, and Yosemite Falls. Each of the photos of waterfalls labeled along the verso "D'orotone print printed on glass and backed with gold Pillsburys Pictures, Inc. Yosemite, Cal." His siblings include Edward Sheriff Curtis, a well-known photographer and ethnologist.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height ranges from 7 1/4 in to 9 1/2 in; width ranges from 3 3/4 in to 7 1/4 in; depth ranges from 1/2 in to 1 inch.Condition:All photos appear in good condition. the colors are lustrous and deep. There are no visible tears, losses, break, or restorations. Framed under glass. Light wear to the frames. Not inspected out of frame.

Lot 241

Navajo adult wearing blanket. With a central light red field bordered by stripes of deep red, yellow, black, and blue.Height: 4 ft 5 in x width: 3 ft 5 in.Condition:There are no major rips or tears. The pile is even. There is color fading and small areas of discoloration throughout. There are a few minute losses throughout. There are a few small dark accretions of an unknown substance throughout. There is dust and dirt throughout. Light wear throughout, consistent with age and use.

Lot 289

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Gelatin silver print photograph depicting a portrait of early Hollywood star Violet LaPlante (also known as Violet Avon). Hand colored by Emma G. Hoffman. Signed in negative along the lower right. Inscribed and autographed "to Wright, Campbell and Girder, most sincerely, Violet Avon" along the lower right. Stamped by Hoffman along the verso.Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 10 in x width: 8 in.Condition:The emulsion appears smooth with no breaks. The photo is mounted to cardboard. There are minute losses and wear along the extreme edges. A few light surface marks throughout the verso. The work is not framed.

Lot 270

Daguerreotype portrait photograph depicting a well-dressed gentlemen. Housed in an ornate gutta-percha or thermoplastic case. Stamped "H. Wendell, Albany" along the gilt metal framing.Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Height: 4 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.Condition:Some discoloration along the edges of the photograph. Spots of discoloration to the gilt metal throughout. The hinges of the case are slightly loose. Light wear to the case.

Lot 336

Robert F. Morgan (American, 1929-2015). Oil on canvas painting depicting a flying pheasant, 1977. Signed and dated along the lower right.Unframed; height: 18 in x width: 14 in. Framed; height: 24 in x width: 20 1/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are bold and bright. The surface is stable. There is a tear to the canvas in the center right measuring approximately 1/2 in. There is a light scuff to the surface extending an an upward angle approx. 1 inch in length from this tear. There are a few small losses and signs of wear along the extreme upper edge under the rabbet. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Light wear to the frame.

Lot 269

Daguerreotype photograph depicting a portrait of a woman. She is dressed in a black dress with black lace fingerless gloves, a white lace collar, and a bonnet with long white ribbons. Housed under glass in a gilt frame encased by a stamped leather and wood case with red velvet lining. The red velvet lining stamped "Willard Market St. AB-16th Philada."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:Spots of discoloration to the photograph. Discoloration to the edges. Some dirt/dust gathered between the glass and the plate. Light discoloration to the metal. Some wear and losses to the case as expected with age.

Lot 302

Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993). Gelatin silver print photograph titled "Oregon" depicting unique rock formations, 1973. Signed and dated along the lower right of the paper board backing.Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Sheet; height: 7 3/4 in x width: 8 1/4 in. Matted; height: 14 in x width: 16 1/2 in.Condition:The photo is mounted to a paper board backing; verso not inspected. There are no tears, creases or losses. The emulsion is smooth and without breaks. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Not framed.

Lot 361

Jim Knight (American, 1930-2008). Cast bronze sculpture titled "Bareback on Gate" depicting a man being bucked from his horse to a nearby wooden gate, 1974. Signed, numbered 1/5, and dated along the base.Height: 20 1/2 in x width: 22 in x width: 13 in. Weight: 54 lbs 9 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.

Lot 296

Asahel Curtis (American, 1874-1941). One gold tone or orotone photograph depicting a forested landscape with Mt. Rainier reflected in a lake. His siblings include Edward Sheriff Curtis, a well-known photographer and ethnologist.Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Sight; height: 7 3/4 in x width: 9 3/4 in. Framed; height: 9 1/4 in x width: 11 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in.Condition:The colors are lustrous and deep. The emulsion appears smooth and unbroken. The work is housed in a wooden frame; light wear to the frame. Framed under glass. Not inspected out of frame.

Lot 266

Group of two pairs of tintype photographs, four total, one quarter plate pair and one sixth plate pair. Each pair depicting a portrait of a seated man and woman. Each pair housed under gilt metal frames and glass encased in a gutta-percha or thermoplastic case. The quarter plate case depicting the signing of a peace treaty. The sixth plate stamped in the metal frame "Scovill Mfg. Co. Superior Waterbury Conn. No. 820."Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Large) Height: 4 3/4 in x width: 4 in x depth: 3/4 in. (Small) Height: 3 3/4 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.Condition:(Sixth plate) There are scratches throughout both portraits. Discoloration to the edges. There are bends and warping throughout the metal frame of the portrait of a man. The case is in good condition. (Quarter plate) There are scratches throughout both portraits. Areas of verdigris patination throughout the metal frames. Light wear to the case including one chip to the edge. Some light dust collected in the recessed areas.

Lot 315

Robert F. "Bob" Morgan (American, 1929-2015). Oil on canvas painting titled "Napi" depicting a portrait of a Native American man flanked by various animals including a lynx, a racoon, a wolf, a fox, a chipmunk, a rabbit, and others. Signed and dated 1977 along the lower left. Also included is a framed text titled "Napi or Old Man" offering an explanation from the artist as to the meaning of the painting.(Painting) Sight; height: 40 in x width: 47 1/2 in. Framed; height: 43 1/2 in x width: 51 in x depth: 2 3/4 in. (Text) Sight; height: 13 1/4 in x width: 10 1/4 in. Framed; height: 16 in x width: 13 in x depth: 1 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. There is wear to the frame, the lower left corner of the frame has become loose.

Lot 288

Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Gelatin silver print photograph depicting a portrait of early Hollywood star Olive Borden. Hand colored by Emma G. Hoffman. Signed in negative along the lower right. Stamped by Hoffman along the verso.Provenance: from the Estate of Christopher Cardozo.Height: 10 in x width: 8 in.Condition:The emulsion appears smooth with no breaks. The photo is mounted to cardboard. There are minute losses and wear along the extreme edges. There is a small impression along the lower center edge. There is a small crease along the lower left corner. Along the verso, there are numerous spots of old adhesive and paper. A few light surface marks throughout. The work is not framed.

Lot 786

NO RESERVEA CHINESE GREY SCHOLAR'S ROCK With an openwork design of irregular form, the stone of light grey colour, together with an associated wood stand, 37cm overall. (2) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 注:本拍品不設底價。 Provenance: from an English private collection, Sussex.

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