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Lot 631
Illustrated. Christina Rossetti Poems. Introduction by Alice Meynell. Illustrated by Florence Harrison. London: Blackie and Son Limited. No date, but 1910, 1st thus. Complete with the 36 tipped-in colour plates. Original cream cloth, gilt. Some rubbing and soiling. Ex-school library (St. Mary's Abbey School, Mill Hill) with blind stamp to end paper, small inscription and address stamp to half-title. Otherwise contents in good clean order. (1)
Lot 632
Children's/Illustrated. Crane, Walter - Flora's Feast: A Masque of Flowers. London: Cassell & Co. Ltd. 1889. Original printed boards. 40pp, fully illustrated in colour. Ex-school library, with address stamp and small inscription to end paper. With; Greenaway, Kate - Under the Window. No date; Tolkien, J. R. R. - Mr Bliss. (1982, 1st); and 2 others. (5)
Lot 642
Travel. Cumming, C. F. Gordon - At Home in Fiji. Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1881. Two volumes. With plates and a map (volume I lacks a plate). Original cloth, re-cased. Ex-library with stamp to reverse of title pages. Presentation copy - 'with the author's compts.' written at the head of the half-title in volume I. (2)
Lot 3
â–´ Mary Fedden RA (1915-2012)'Cat on a Cornish Beach',1991;'The Orange Mug',1996;'Red Sunset', 1994three offset lithographs in colour, all signed in pencil and numbered '422/500', '504/550' and '342/500' respectively, published by Bow Art with blind stamp to each l.l.sheet 35 x 49.5cm, 32 x 40.5cm and 35.5 x 49.5cm respectively, unframed (3)Condition ReportPreviously rolled, but in otherwise good condition.
Lot 5
â–´ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993)'Spinning Man V' (Wiseman 6)lithograph, signed and dated 'Frink 65' in pencil l.r., numbered '7/65', with Curwen Studio blind stamp78 x 55.5cm visibleCondition ReportFramed: 99 x 73.5cmTime staining to the upper edge with aome light handling creases to the bottom half. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
Lot 6
â–´ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993)'Spinning Man VII' (Wiseman 8)lithograph, signed and dated 'Frink 65' in pencil l.r., numbered '7/50', with Curwen Studio blind stamp55 x 78cm visibleCondition ReportFramed: 77.5 x 97.5cmRippling with some light staining to the top edge, please see images. The work has been framed with an acidic mount. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
Lot 66
â–´ Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006)Untitled, 1978with Sandra Blow Estate blind stamp l.r. and estate stamp verso, black chalk, pen and ink and collage on paper28 x 30.5cmProvenance: Royal Academy, London;Westcott's Gallery, St Ives, 2012.Literature: Hayward Gallery Annual, 1978, page 13, illustrated. Lot sold with a copy of the Annual.Condition ReportFramed size 41 x 44cmNot viewed out of glazed frame. Paper stuck down. Creasing, foxing, staining, discolouration and some tiny tears. Please contact department for additional images.
Lot 801
Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Boy Scouts" Watercolor on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain Boy Scouts stamp issued March 24, 1982. Probably the world's most famous youth movement is the 1982 marked its 75th anniversary and anniversary of the birth of its founder, Robert Baden-Powell. By the year 1908, Powell's experiences in the British Army convinced him that British boys needed far more physical training and experience in outdoor life. Having previously written a military manual for British recruits called "Aids to Scouting," Powell decided to rewrite his manual for younger readership. The new version, entitled Scouting for Boys, became a tremendous success. Practically overnight, thousands of Scout Patrols sprang up throughout Britain to try out Powell's fun and adventurous ideas. Powell's original intention was that Scouting should be for boys between the ages of eleven and eighteen. But younger boys, seeing the fun and adventure older brothers and friends were having as Boy Scouts, began asking to join too. Thus, in 1914 Powell announced his plans for "Junior Scouts," since changed to Cub Scouts, to include boys under eleven years of age. Since then, numerous other sub-groups of the prestigious Scout movement have been added. And today, the excitement and magic of Scouting has never been stronger, for there are now over fifteen million Scouts, ages eight to twenty, around the world, with well over 650,000 in the United Kingdom alone! Image Size: 12 x 14.25 in. Overall Size: 13.75 x 19 in. Unframed. (B06249)
Lot 803
John Swatsley (American, B. 1937) "Steamboat Washington (1816)" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 25c Steamboat Washington stamp issued March 3, 1989. When steamboats arrived on the Mississippi, it soon became evident that they would have to evolve to meet the requirements of the river in order to be of any use. What was needed was a steamboat that would draw less water and move on the water instead of through it. The craft would need a wide, shallow hull, with heavy boilers and machinery on top of the hull rather than inside it. Captain Henry Shreve took an important step toward building such a steamboat in 1816 with the Washington. Shreve built a deck over the hull and placed the heavy boilers on this deck, and replaced the bulky, low-pressure engine with a new, high-pressure engine. Shreve also got rid of the heavy condenser that allowed the same water to be used over and over again, seeing no need to conserve water while floating on a whole river of it. Passenger accommodations were put on yet a second deck, above the boilers. The Washington could make the trip from New Orleans to Louisville in twenty-five days, an amazing feat in her time. For all her success, the Washington also had tragedy. An explosion on board during her maiden voyage blew Captain Shreve and most of his crew overboard, killing thirteen people. The captain survived to rebuild his steamboat, and the success of the Washington spurred design development. Soon other steamboats were built using the innovations she had pioneered. If any craft could be called "the mother of western steamboats," it would be Captain Shreve's Washington.Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.5 x 18 in. Unframed. (B11902)
Lot 804
Robert Seabeck (Wyoming, B. 1945) "1958 Thunderbird Convertible" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Federated States of Micronesia 55c 1958 Thunderbird Convertible stamp issued June 4, 1996. In 1896 Henry Ford built his first car -- the Quadricycle. This unique vehicle featured a buggy-type chassis that rolled on bicycle-type tires and weighed only 500 pounds. Reaching a speed of 20 mph, the Quadricycle was powered by a four-horsepower, two-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled engine. It had two forward speeds but no brakes or reverse gear. Henry Ford went on to produce a long line of Ford automobiles. Ford's 1917 Model T truck featured a larger high-set radiator than previous models, as well as crowned fenders and nickel-plated hubcaps. The Tudor sedan was the first Model A built, and was introduced in 1928. This instantly popular automobile could reach a speed of 65 mph. One of Ford's first sporty cars was the 1932 V-8 Sport Roadster, which featured fold-down windshields. These tough cars also had anti-theft locks on the steering columns. In 1941, the Lincoln Continental became a separate model instead of a Zephyr series, and in 1953 the F-100 half-ton pickup -- with a 110-inch wheel base -- debuted. This rugged truck sold for $1,330. A personal luxury cruiser, the Thunderbird convertible was re-introduced as a four-seater in 1958. Today, the 1996 Mercury Sable embodies the essence of aerodynamic engineering and modern automobile design.Image Size: 5.75 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 14.75 x 22.25 in. Unframed. (B15453)
Lot 808
John Swatsley (American, B. 1937) "China Clipper Ship - Seaplane" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. (25cc) E Earth Rate Change booklet stamp issued March 22, 1988. In 1935, one hundred years to the day after the first clipper ship had sailed into San Francisco Harbor, a new "China Clipper" marked a milestone in the delivery of U.S. mail. As thousands watched in awe, she headed west from San Francisco, flying just above the unfinished Golden Gate Bridge. A cheer went up as she set off on the first transpacific airmail flight with a cargo of 110,000 letters. The Martin M-130, christened "China Clipper," was a seaplane designed specifically for long-distance passenger and mail transport. Her body was made almost entirely of aluminum and her wings were high. Her journey would be eight thousand miles long, and special island bases had to be prepared to accommodate her landing needs. But, the task complete, the "China Clipper" opened a new era in mail transport and joined the ranks in an exciting new century of improved communications.Image Size: 8.75 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 15 x 18 in. Unframed. (B11375)
Lot 809
Mark Schuler (American, B. 1951) "First Space Station Crew 1971" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 45c First Space Station Crew stamp issued November 24, 1989. On 23 April 1971, the Soviets had placed Soyuz 10 into orbit. Following an early morning launch, Soyuz began its rendezvous maneuvers and docked with Salyut I on the afternoon of the 24th. The final docking took place in two stages. The automatic systems brought the manned craft within 180 meters of the target vehicle, and then spacecraft commander Vladimir Alexandrovish Shatalov took over. After ninety minutes, he guided the Soyuz to a successful docking. The two vehicles remained joined for five hours and thirty minutes while a series of experiments were conducted with the flight systems of both Soyuz and Salyut. Much to the surprise of most observers, there was no attempt to transfer either Alexei Stanislavovich Yeliseyev or Nikolai Nikolayevich Rukavishnikov into the space station. After separation from Salyut, the crew of Soyuz 10 conducted circular maneuvers around the station, taking photographs and transmitting live television pictures of it to the ground.Image Size: 12 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20 x 20 in. Unframed. (B12219)
Lot 811
David K. Stone (American, 1922 - 2001) "Federal Hall in New York City circa 1780" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 22c Drafting the Bill of Rights stamp issued September 25, 1989. The cry of freedom that rang through the first thirteen American colonies in the late 1780's was not carried by a single voice. It was the utterance of many separate voices, all crying for liberty. Yet many were uncertain just what liberty would mean, or how long it would last, and were hesitant to put their trust in a new administration. Post-revolutionary Americans wanted a guarantee that their national government would never turn against the premise it was founded on -- individual freedom. Thus, ten amendments to the Constitution listing specific basic freedoms and procedural safeguards were adopted. The amendments, called the Bill of Rights, specify freedoms and protections that are the core of American civil liberty and affirm that the individual may never be deprived by governmental power. This artwork shows Federal Hall in New York City, where America's First Congress drafted the Bill of Rights.Image Size: 15.25 x 21.25 in. Overall Size: 23.75 x 26.75 in. Unframed. (B12146)
Lot 816
Ed Little (American, B. 1957) "Santa Claus in His Sleigh" Signed lower left. Original Oil on CanvasBoard. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Santa Claus In His Sleigh stamp issued October 17, 1999. In the early 1800s, America's traditional Christmas time gift-giver was St. Nicholas, a tall, rather stem-looking figure clad in bishop's robes. Brought over to the New World by Dutch settlers, this seasonal character was called Sinterklaas and was aided in his work by a single reindeer. To America's English-speaking children, Sinterklaas became Santa Claus. And as his name changed, Santa's image changed as well. In his Knickerbocker's History of New York, published in 1809, author Washington Irving drew a decidedly different visual picture of Santa Claus. Gone was the stately, patrician look of the original St. Nicholas. In his stead, Irving portrayed a jolly fellow who closely resembled New York's Dutch settlers. Wearing baggy breeches and a broad-billed hat, this pipe-smoking character rode a wagon through the night sky and dropped presents down chimneys as he passed. Clement C. Moore penned his classic Christmas tale in 1822, and in his story Santa's appearance had altered considerably. Clad in a red suit bound with white fur, this chubby Santa slid down chimneys to deliver his toys and drove a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer whose names Moore also immortalized: "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! " Image Size: 27.25 x 37.75 in. Overall Size: 30 x 40 in. Unframed. (B13550)
Lot 818
George Sottung (American, 1927 - 1999) "Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll - "Able" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32+8c "Able" stamp issued July 1, 1996. On July 1, 1946, the first of many nuclear tests was performed at Bikini Atoll. Codenamed "Able," this atomic explosion was comparable to those that occurred at Hiroshima and Nagasaki a year earlier. A B-29 -- Dave's Dream -- piloted by Major Woodrow P. Swancutt, was to drop the bomb over the battleship Nevada, moored in the center of the target array. Deployed at 9:00 a.m., the bomb exploded at the correct altitude of 500 feet, but it was off-target by about 2,000 feet and detonated above the attack transport Gilliam. The explosion sank five large vessels and damaged a number of others. The incredible blast generated extremely hot temperatures and created a shock wave that traveled with an initial velocity of more than a mile a second. A gaseous ball of fire rose, creating a mushroom cloud that reached a height of more than 8,000 feet in only 30 seconds. As the cloud cooled, condensed water that had been absorbed into the cloud or vaporized by the explosion created a light, radioactive rain over Bikini.Image Size: 12.5 x 16.75 in. Overall Size: 16.5 x 20.75 in. Unframed. (B15406)
Lot 819
Shannon Stirnweis (B. 1931) "Fort #1 - Point Levis" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Canada 32c Fort Number One stamp issued June 30, 1983. In the 1860s, as tensions grew in Europe, it looked for a time like England would be cut off from her lumber supplies from the Scandinavian countries. This possibility made the great wooded wilderness of Canada an important natural resource to the Mother Country. Meanwhile, on the North American continent, the American Civil War had been raging since 1861. Since England had supported the South in the Civil War, Canadians feared that the north would take revenge on Canada following early defeats in the War. Thus, to safeguard the southern border and protect the vital timber supplies, Britain constructed three forts on the heights above the south shore of the St. Lawrence across from Quebec City. These three forts --- known as Fort Number One, Fort Number Two, and Fort Number Three at Point Levis -- were never given specific names, even though they were each located at a definite site. Fort Number One was erected at Mount Pleasant. Fort Number Two was constructed at Spruce Cliff and Fort Number Three was built at a place called Lemure. Of the three forts, only Fort Number One still stands. Furthermore, none of the forts ever housed a garrison or received armaments ... for in 1871, the British government signed the Treaty of Washington ending the quarrel between the United States and England. Later, during World War I, Fort Number One sheltered both soldiers and munitions en route to the theater of operations in Europe.Image Size: 19.75 x 17.5 in. Overall Size: 22.75 x 20 in. Unframed. (B08181)
Lot 826
Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Girls' Brigade" Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain Girls' Brigade stamp issued March 24, 1982. As early as 1928, three of the United Kingdom's most prestigious girls' organizations, the Girls' Brigade, the Girls' Guildry, and the Girls' Life Brigade began talks aimed at consolidating all three groups into one youth service both international and interdenominational in scope. Finally, after thirty-six years of negotiations, a united body consisting of these groups was formed. On June 25, 1964, the Girls' Brigade, boasting a combined new membership of over 165,000 girls of all ages was created. The Girls' Brigade, a Christian organization, is designed to help girls attain physical, mental and spiritual maturity, and to encourage girls to express what they learn through practical service to home, community and church. Through the Girls' Brigade, a "Brigader" is given the opportunity to meet friends, to work and play together under trained leaders, to learn new skills, and to take part in exciting new activities such as camping holidays and service to the community. Moreover, for its leaders, the Girls' Brigade offers a wonderful opportunity of service to Christian women who are already a vital part of their local church, and who have a love for young people. As prescribed by the Brigade's constitution, the local church chooses and appoints each Girls' Brigade leader, and training and assistance is provided by the Brigade itself.Image Size: 12 x 14 in. Overall Size: 13.25 x 19.75 in. Unframed. (B06219)
Lot 827
Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Yellow-Fin Tuna" Signed lower right. Original watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Federated States of Micronesia Yellow-Fin Tuna stamp issued August 4, 1995. Chris Calle's painting of the Yellow-fin Tuna is one of a set of four of the beautiful native fish of Micronesia. For centuries, Micronesians have thrived on a variety of food fish harvested from the waters surrounding their home islands. Today, commerical fishing companies have also tapped into the region's abundance of aquatic life. One of the most popular fish caught by such operations is the Skipjack Tuna. Particularly prevalent in the Pacific, these creatures are known to grow very rapidly. However, their life expectancy is only about four years. The Yellow-fin, another variety of tuna, has a reputation as one of the most tenacious game fish. Once it takes the bait, this fish fights the angler every step of the way. The Cave Grouper, on the other hand, is relatively secretive. It inhabits caves and crevices such as those found in Micronesia's steep outer reef slopes. Known to be a loner, the Cave Grouper typically travels singly or sometimes in small groups. A more gregarious resident of Pacific waters is the Bluelined Snapper. This fish occurs in large gatherings, particularly around prominent coral formations, isolated reefs and wrecks. Because this snapper feeds at night, it is among the most popular catches of sportsmen who fish during the evening hours.Image Size: 13 x 15.25 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 22 in. Unframed. (B15148)
Lot 830
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Golden-backed Weaver" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the International Audubon Fund Uganda Golden-backed Weaver stamp issued November 2, 1987. The gregarious Golden-backed Weaver can be found seraching for seeds only in eastern Africa: Tanzania to Sudan. Thickset and stout-billed, it is distinguished by its bright plumage and elaborate nests -- tough, intricate, highly durable structures suspended from trees, with the entrance at the bottom. The nests often hang from the tips of twigs or palm fronds, and are most frequently found near water. A treetop colony of Golden-backed Weavers can be filled with these nests, all slung close together to form a menage somewhat resembling a suburban development tract. Since Golden-backed Weavers tend to be noisy, the constant hubbub from a nesting colony can almost make it sound like a suburb, too! In any case, the sociability of the Golden-backed Weaver makes it hard to miss. Uganda sits at the heart of its range, and the Golden-backed Weaver is an outspoken part of this nation's bird life.Image Size: 17.25 x 15.5 in. Overall Size: 19.75 x 17.75 in. Unframed. (B12049)
Lot 837
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Winter Wren" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Rain Forest 33c Winter Wren stamp issued March 29, 2000. The melodious song of the Winter Wren defies its plain appearance. A small, roundish bird with a short, stubby tail, this secretive bird is easily identified by its delightful chimp-chimp call and rapid series of high trills. The Winter Wren displays brown plumage, with darker shades along the flanks and a lighter buff on its breast and underparts. Its eyebrow stripe is short and narrow, and its wings feature distinctive barring. A denizen of coniferous forests, this tiny bird is found among dense undergrowth, wooded hedges, and boreal swamps and bogs. Although the Winter Wren favors spruce and fir forests, it is a ground-feeding bird and is occasionally found in cultivated areas. In constant motion, this sprightly bird probes among rocks and undergrowth for spiders, ants, beetles and slugs. The Winter Wren may build its nest in a tangled, upturned tree root, underneath a stump, in a brush heap or in a rocky crevice. Unlike other wren species, the Winter Wren does not nest in an enclosed cavity such as a woodpecker hole. The male builds several nests of twigs, grass and moss, leaving it up to the female to decide which one is best. The young are fed by both parents and leave the nest about 19 days after hatching. Sometimes another female settles into one of the decoy nests. If there is sufficient food, the male becomes polygamous, taking a second mate.Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B16721)
Lot 838
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Tundra Muskox" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 37c Tunda Muskox Arctic Animals stamp issue of July 2, 2003. Called omingmak -- meaning "the animal with skin like a beard" -- by Inupiaq-speaking Eskimos, the muskox Ovibos moschatus has changed little since the last ice age. Mature bulls average five feet high at the shoulder and weigh up to 800 pounds. During the rut (the annual period of sexual excitement in the males), battles between bull muskoxen become battering contests which are as spectacular as they are violent. After a mutual display of aggression, two bulls charge at top speed directly towards one another from distances of 50 yards or more, colliding squarely on their horns. Incredibly, the sound created by this tremendous impact may be heard from up to a mile away. Following a clash, the competitors back up, swinging their heads from side to side, and then repeat the sequence until one bull runs away. A battle may consist of 20 clashes -- each with a force equivalent to that of an automobile slamming into a concrete wall at 17 miles per hour. Luckily for them, bull muskoxen boast heavily armored skulls to protect them from the intense shock of impact; four in of horn and another three in of solid bone lie directly between the animal's brain and the area of contact. After muskoxen disappeared from Alaska in the 1800s, a transplant population of some thirty specimens was brought from East Greenland to Alaska's Nunivak Island in the 1930s. Today, thanks to conservation efforts, close to 3,000 muskoxen roam free in Alaska.Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 14 x 13 in. Unframed. (B17099)
Lot 839
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Fishing Flies - Muddler Minnow" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 29c Muddler Minnow stamp issued May 31, 1991. The flyfisher's cast snakes out across the stream, landing lightly on the water, with a Muddler Minnow clinched tightly to the nearly-invisible monofilament leader. As the swiftmoving mountain water catches line and fly, the Muddler is propelled along with the current, twitching through eddies and "swimming" seductively around underwater rocks. With its undulating deerhair and realistic shape, it proves to be more than a hungry Brown Trout can resist ... and the "Brownie" pounces on what it takes to be a minnow, only to find itself fast to the angler's rod and reel. As anyone who has ever used it knows, the Muddler Minnow is a superbly effective, versatile and durable "streamer" -- the flyfishing term for a baitfish imitation. Developed by noted fisherman Don Gapen, it has come to be a universally-accepted method of mimicking any of the many squat, brown bottom-dwelling minnows. Gapen's original design has been widely adapted and modified, but the original Muddler is tied on a long-shank hook of heavy wire, with a small portion of wild turkey tail feather tied in as a tail, and a length of gold tinsel wrapped around the length of the hook. Over this are tied a small clump of fox squirrel tail fur and a "wing" of turkey tail. Finally, a clump of deer hair is added and clipped into the bullet shape of a minnow's head. The flash of gold, the realistic movement of the materials, the somber color and the natural shape combine to make the Muddler Minnow a classic trout-taker.Image Size: 14 x 18 in. Overall Size: 16.25 x 19.5 in. Unframed. (B12986)
Lot 841
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "B-47E Stratojet" Signed lower left. Original Acrylic painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 32c Stratojet Classic Collection Series stamp issued July 19, 1997. Powered by six engines, the world's first swept-wing jet bomber, the B-47 Stratojet, made its debut in 1947. The plane boasted a top speed of over 550 mph -- faster than most fighters of that time. Compared to the B-29 bomber, which required a 10-man crew, the Stratojet needed only a pilot, co-pilot and bombardier/navigator. On September 1, 1953, the USAF carried out the first in-flight refueling of one jet by another, using a tanker derived from a B-47 to refuel another B-47. By 1956, 2,032 Stratojets had been delivered to the USAF. Of these, 1,373 were manufactured by Boeing, the other 659 by Douglas and Lockheed. The venerable bombers served America faithfully for 20 years.Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B14202)
Lot 842
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "B-50 Superfortress" Signed lower left. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 33c B-50 Superfortress stamp issued June 1, 1999. The Boeing B-50 Superfortress was the world's first effective long-range strategic bomber. On March 2, 1949, a Superfortress made a nonstop flight around the world, demonstrating the feasibility of aerial refueling of heavy bombers from airborne tankers.Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 14.75 in. Unframed. (B14057)
Lot 843
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Curtiss P-40B Warhawk" Signed lower left. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c F-4 Phantom II stamp issued November 10, 1995. During the Vietnam War, America's F-4 Phantom II proved itself one of the most successful military aircraft of all time. This remarkable plane is credited with setting a speed record of 1,606.3 mph.Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 15 in. Unframed. (B14025)
Lot 844
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Grumman F-8F-2 Bearcat" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 33c F8F-2 Bearcat stamp issued February 10, 2000. Conceived toward the end of World War II as a small, lightweight and highly maneuverable fighter-bomber, the reliable and durable Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat never saw combat with the U.S. Navy, though it was widely used in Indochina by the French and later by the South Vietnamese air forces.Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B14104)
Lot 845
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Martin MB Series Airplane" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover with the U.S. 29c Flag stamp issued August 15, 1994. The MB-1 was designed in 1918 as a multipurpose bomber with long-range observation capabilities. Yet it was so versatile that the post office purchased several for use in its fledgling airmail service. An evolution of the MB-1, the MB-2 was the only production bomber ever specifically designated as a night bomber by the U.S. Army. The MB-2s were similar to the MB-1 but featured larger wings and other modifications to permit carrying heavier bomb loads. The MB-2 was America's primary bomber following World War I, a period that saw no combat operations. They nevertheless proved the effectiveness of bombers against warships when General Billy Mitchell used them to destroy the decommissioned World War I German battleship Ostfriesland in a demonstration raid off the coast of Virginia in 1921.Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B13374)
Lot 846
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Meteor F.MK8" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c Meteor F.MK8 stamp issued November 10, 1995. The Gloster Meteor was the first jet aircraft used by the British armed forces and the only Allied jet fighter to see combat during World War II, though the vast majority were produced after the war.Image Size: 16.5 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15107)
Lot 77
Crystal figures of miniature bouquet of flowers, 2004 Heart Ornament and light brown tint hanging retractable suncatcher. Swarovski etched stamp.The bouquet is the largest 3"H x 2.25" diameter. Includes original boxes of which the largest is 4.75"H x 3.25" diameter. This item has no reserve. Issued: 20th c.Country of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 69
Crystal figures depicting the manger scene of the birth of Jesus. Swarovski etched stamp.The arch is 3.75"L x 1"W x 3"H. Includes original boxes of which the larger is 5"H x 6.25" diameter. This item has no reserve. Issued: 20th c.Country of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 260
Limited edition lead clear crystal candlestick designed for Swarovski colorless glass.Artist signature etched on base. Swarovski etched stamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 16.5 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 9.5 in. H. Certificate of Authenticity included. This item has no reserve. Artist: Stefano RicciIssued: 1989 - 2002Dimensions: 7.5"HEdition Number: 734 of 1000Country of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 261
Clear crystal candle holder with frosted flowers circling the top. Swarovski etched stamp.Swarovski Crystal Society figures. Includes original box which is 10.75"H x 5" diameter. This item has no reserve. Issued: 20th c.Dimensions: 7.75"HCountry of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 253
Frosted lead crystal vase adorned with clear crystals and sparkling steps.Artist signature etched on base. Swarovski etched stamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 12 in. L x 8.25 in. W x 6 in. H.This item has no reserve. Artist: Kazumasa NagaiIssued: 1999 - 2003Dimensions: 7.25"HEdition Number: 649 of 1000Country of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 86
Crystal figures of locomotive and train cars. Swarovski etched stamp.Includes mirror painted with train track, 8"W x 8"H. The largest locomotive is 2.75"L x 1"W x 1.5"H. Includes original boxes of which the largest is 5"H x 3.25" diameter. This item has no reserve. Issued: 20th c.Country of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 279
Lead crystal figural black resin box with clear crystal cover and mirrored base. Artist signed on mirror base.Swarovski etched stamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 8 in. L x 6.25 in. W x 4.5 in. H.This item has no reserve. Artist: Anna GiliIssued: 2002 - 2004Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 5.25"HCountry of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 259
Limited edition lead clear crystal candlestick with jet black crystal accents to the top and bottom.Artist signature etched on side. Swarovski etched stamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 16.5 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 9.5 in. H. Certificate of Authenticity included. This item has no reserve. Artist: Alessandro MendiniIssued: 1989 - 2002Dimensions: 8"HEdition Number: 323 of 1000Country of Origin: AustriaManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
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