Spring Fine and Decorative Art

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Spring Fine and Decorative Art

Cowan's Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
513-871-1670

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Folk Art Paddle Wheel Model,1 - Folk Art Paddle Wheel Model,
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American, 1886. A handmade folk art paddle wheel model of the Lily Jane, of wood, metal, glass and plaster with original paint. Details include two li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 437.50BP) = 2,937.50
 
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Folky Carved Birds,2 - Folky Carved Birds,
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American, likely Pennsylvania German, late 19th- to early 20th century. Carved birds with long tails having traces of old green paint; 9.25" hi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Folk Art Phrenology Head of Painted Wood,3 - Folk Art Phrenology Head of Painted Wood,
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American or English, late 19th century. A folk art Phrenology head having reverse painted glass eyes, drawn sectional skull with handwritten character
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,350.00
 
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Kentucky Folk Art Dolls,4 - Kentucky Folk Art Dolls,
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early 20th century, carved pine. Kentucky folk art dolls dressed in hand sewn clothing. Large doll has articulated limbs and both seated in ladder-bac
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Southern Folk Art Figure of Black Banjo Player ,5 - Southern Folk Art Figure of Black Banjo Player ,
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Tennessee, ca 1920-1950. A Southern folk art black man, of carved wood having wire hands and real hair, seated in a chair with daubed paint decoration
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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Southern Folk Art Carved Heads of Christ and Disciples,6 - Southern Folk Art Carved Heads of Christ and Disciples,
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Kentucky, late 19th to early 20th century. Likely representing Christ and five of his disciples. Mounted on two black modern display blocks with three
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Folk Art Carved and Painted Turtle,7 - Folk Art Carved and Painted Turtle,
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American, mid to late 19th century. Folk art carved and painted turtle having an old varnished surface, paint decorated with yellow daubs and red eyes
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,525.00
 
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Stoneware Spaniel Attributed to George Bagnall,8 - Stoneware Spaniel Attributed to George Bagnall,
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Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, ca 1870. Of buff colored clay with freestanding front legs, deeply incised eyes, locket and fur detail; 9.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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Yellow Ware Spaniel in Rockingham Glaze,9 - Yellow Ware Spaniel in Rockingham Glaze,
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American, probably East Liverpool, Ohio. A "comforter" spaniel in Rockingham glazed yellow ware, facing right, with separate front legs an...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 78.75BP) = 528.75
 
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Anna Pottery Pig Flask with Rare Map and Form,10 - Anna Pottery Pig Flask with Rare Map and Form,
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American, ca 1870-1875, by Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick, Anna Pottery, Illinois. Anna Pottery pig flask of Arkansas stagecoach and river route. Sa
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,500.00 + 1,837.50BP) = 12,337.50
 
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Sewer Tile WWI Aviator Bust,11 - Sewer Tile WWI Aviator Bust,
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American, possibly Ohio or Indiana, early 20th century, inscribed on back By E. Thomson. A sewer tile bust of World War I aviator. Depicted in much de
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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Folky Inlaid Walnut Dresser Mirror with Caddies,12 - Folky Inlaid Walnut Dresser Mirror with Caddies,
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American, ca 1900, inlaid geometric designs, built on a platform base; 9" high x 16" wide x 8" deep. Condition: Minor loss. Provena...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.13BP) = 88.13
 
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Tramp Art Shelf With Stars, Plus,13 - Tramp Art Shelf With Stars, Plus,
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American, ca 1900. A hanging three tier shelf with mirror, and decorative motifs of stars and diamonds; 32" high x 25" wide x 9" deep...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Rare Tramp Art Sugar Bowl with Lid,14 - Rare Tramp Art Sugar Bowl with Lid,
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American, late 19th century. A lidded sugar bowl of turned and carved wood with traces of green paint. A rare form in tramp art; 4.5" high. Co...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Bennington Pint Book Flask "Departed Spirits",15 - Bennington Pint Book Flask "Departed Spirits",
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American, Bennington, Vermont, ca 1849-58. A yellow ware pint book flask with mottled flint enamel glaze with impressed Departed Spirits on the spine;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Bennington Two Quart Book Flask,16 - Bennington Two Quart Book Flask,
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American, Bennington, Vermont, ca 1849-58. Of yellow ware mottled flint-enamel glaze, no title; 8.875" high x 6" wide x 2.75" deep. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Birds-eye Maple Wall Pocket,17 - Birds-eye Maple Wall Pocket,
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American, 19th century. A birds-eye maple wall pocket with scalloped front and sides; 3.5" high x 10" wide x 3.5" deep. Condition: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Carved Eagle Bracket Shelf and Good Luck Sign,18 - Carved Eagle Bracket Shelf and Good Luck Sign,
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American, ca 1900. Wooden carved eagle motif. Bracket shelf has carvings of cannons and flags flanking a monument and a dove support below shelf; 20.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Folk Art Snake Cane,19 - Folk Art Snake Cane,
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American, ca 1900. A folk art cane featuring a decorated snake with nail eyes with disk shaped handle, original varnished surface; 38" long. C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Folk Art Snake Cane,20 - Folk Art Snake Cane,
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American, likely Southern, ca 1900, likely of cottonwood. A folk art cane featuring a coiled snake with original paint; 34" long. Condition: W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Painted Blanket Chest with Folky Decorations,21 - Painted Blanket Chest with Folky Decorations,
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American, likely Mid-Atlantic, ca 1830-1840. A painted poplar blanket chest having large flowers in pots and whimsical decoration. Original paint; 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (55,000.00 + 9,625.00BP) = 64,625.00
 
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Odd Fellows Jonathan Coat Costume,22 - Odd Fellows Jonathan Coat Costume,
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American, ca 1900. Odd Fellows Jonathan coat costume with emblems of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF). Embroidered velvet trimmed with m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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Odd Fellows Bow and Arrows, Crook, Chain and Sticks,23 - Odd Fellows Bow and Arrows, Crook, Chain and Sticks,
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American, ca 1900. All of carved wood with original finish. Odd Fellows bow and arrows; 33" long, Shepherd's crook; 65" long, 2 bundle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Odd Fellows Pick Axe and Shovel Emblems,24 - Odd Fellows Pick Axe and Shovel Emblems,
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American, ca 1900. Carved and painted wooden emblems of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF); pick axe, 35" long; shovel, 39" lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Odd Fellows Axe Emblem,25 - Odd Fellows Axe Emblem,
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American, ca 1900. Carved and painted wooden emblem of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF); 37" long. Condition: Provenance: Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 21.88BP) = 146.88
 
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Odd Fellows Tin Shield, Knives, Spears and Axe,26 - Odd Fellows Tin Shield, Knives, Spears and Axe,
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American, ca 1900. A painted tin shield with emblem of "The Eye of God", together with carved and painted wooden emblems of the Independen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Odd Fellows Quiver with Arrows,27 - Odd Fellows Quiver with Arrows,
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American, ca 1900. A carved and painted wooden emblem of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF). A faux carving of fletched arrows with quiver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 157.50BP) = 1,057.50
 
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Odd Fellows "Horn of Plenty",28 - Odd Fellows "Horn of Plenty",
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American, ca 1900. Odd fellows "Horn of Plenty" with original black and gilt paint; carved and painted wooden emblem of the Independent Or...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Odd Fellows Hourglass,29 - Odd Fellows Hourglass,
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American, ca 1900. A lathe turned wooden hourglass with original varnished surface. An emblem of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF); 7&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Masonic Kerchief with Song Lyrics to Tune "Attic Fire",30 - Masonic Kerchief with Song Lyrics to Tune "Attic Fire",
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American, ca 1817, numerous printed emblems in red on natural linen. For a similar piece see, Collins, Threads of History, page 70, fig.53. Housed in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Odd Fellows Currier & Kellogg Prints,31 - Odd Fellows Currier & Kellogg Prints,
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two hand colored lithographs with touches of gum arabic. Includes small folio Odd Fellows, by Kellogg & Comstock, undated; 11" high x 15.25...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Odd Fellows Ark of The Covenant,32 - Odd Fellows Ark of The Covenant,
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American, ca 1900. Carved and painted wooden emblem of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF). A red and gilt ark decorated with the "T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (10.00 + 1.75BP) = 11.75
 
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Odd Fellows Serpent Staff Emblem,33 - Odd Fellows Serpent Staff Emblem,
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American, ca 1900. Carved and painted wooden emblem of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship (IOOF); 63" long. Condition: Age wear and paint...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (10.00 + 1.75BP) = 11.75
 
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Shaker Cherry Wall Cupboard,34 - Shaker Cherry Wall Cupboard,
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attributed to Pleasant Hill Community, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, ca 1840-1850, with poplar secondary wood. Two paneled doors over two aligned drawers abo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,500.00 + 1,662.50BP) = 11,162.50
 
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Shaker Clothes Press,35 - Shaker Clothes Press,
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American, ca 1830. Poplar and pine, one piece with molded cornice, blind paneled door over three drawers, all with turned pulls; 89" high x 33....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 962.50BP) = 6,462.50
 
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Shaker Built-in Wall Cupboard,36 - Shaker Built-in Wall Cupboard,
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Attributed to North Union Community, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, ca 1830. Poplar and pine, large blind paneled door over smaller paneled door, in an old br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 131.25BP) = 881.25
 
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Amish Quilt Dated 1953,37 - Amish Quilt Dated 1953,
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treadle machine pieced, hand quilted. Turquoise and cream with a double inside border. All cotton; 75" x 78". Condition: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Indiana Coverlet of Craig & Young Weavers,38 - Indiana Coverlet of Craig & Young Weavers,
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Canton, Washington County, Indiana (attributed), ca 1852 to 1864, dark blue wool and natural cotton. A double weave jacquard coverlet with center seam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Michigan Coverlet, A. W. Van Doren Weaver,39 - Michigan Coverlet, A. W. Van Doren Weaver,
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Stoney Creek, Oakland CO (woven on perimeter), Michigan, red wool and natural cotton. Corner blocks inscribed Sybil Duncan A. W. Van Doren Weaver Avon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 297.50BP) = 1,997.50
 
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Kentucky Pieced Quilt in a Bow Tie Variation,40 - Kentucky Pieced Quilt in a Bow Tie Variation,
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late 19th century. A folky Kentucky pieced quilt, all hand worked solid and printed cotton. Colors include cheddar, blue, red and natural; 77" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Shaker Weaver's Chair and Footstool,41 - Shaker Weaver's Chair and Footstool,
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American, 19th century. A slat-back maple armchair with woven rush seat. Refinished; 20.5" seat height, 40" overall height. Footstool is f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Two Walnut Traveling Mirrors,42 - Two Walnut Traveling Mirrors,
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American, 19th century, possibly Shaker. Of walnut, made to swivel on a pin; 6" and 7" long. Condition: Some wear around pin and few smal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Ohio Folk Art Carved Two- Drawer Stand,43 - Ohio Folk Art Carved Two- Drawer Stand,
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Covington, Ohio, ca 1840. A folk art carved (probably later) cherry two drawer stand with four wooden knobs. Carving on all exposed surfaces includes:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,525.00
 
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Andrew Clemens Sandbottle with Patriotic Decoration,44 - Andrew Clemens Sandbottle with Patriotic Decoration,
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American, in sealed apothecary jar, with layered colored sands in geometric borders, framing a floral design on one side and an American flag over the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 7,050.00
 
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Andrew Clemens Sandbottle with Sailing Ships,45 - Andrew Clemens Sandbottle with Sailing Ships,
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American, 1892. A blown oblong footed bottle with polished pontil. Geometric decoration throughout with one side featuring a rosebud nosegay above a y
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (13,000.00 + 2,275.00BP) = 15,275.00
 
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Folky Oil Painting of a Pennsylvania Coal Train,46 - Folky Oil Painting of a Pennsylvania Coal Train,
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American, ca 1880. Oil on canvas depicting a coal locomotive traveling over a railroad bridge. The train is labeled I. & ST. L. On verso Pennsyl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 507.50BP) = 3,407.50
 
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American School Watercolor on Paper,47 - American School Watercolor on Paper,
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ca 1840s, American School watercolor of a lady and a seated gentleman playing a flute by a lake. In a period, black painted frame; 9.5" high x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Dog and Boy Fishing Watercolor Titled "Companions",48 - Dog and Boy Fishing Watercolor Titled "Companions",
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American School, ca 1870. Watercolor on paper of a rural landscape with a Tom Sawyer-like figure fishing in a stream accompanied by his dog. Titled an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Hepplewhite Table in Old Red Stain,49 - Hepplewhite Table in Old Red Stain,
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American, ca 1800-1810, in walnut. Shaped falling leaves over tapering quadrangular legs; 28" high x 19.5" wide x 40" long (38.25&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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Decorated and Figural Side Chairs,50 - Decorated and Figural Side Chairs,
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American, 19th century. A group of three, one painted and stenciled "balloon-back", ca 1830s; 17.50" seat height, 32.5" overall ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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