192. Attributed to Harrison Bird Brown (American, )

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1 192. Attributed to Harrison Bird Brown (American, ) Crashing Surf Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 12 x 20 in. (30.4 x 50.8 cm), unframed. Condition: Retouch, surface grime, craquelure. Provenance: A private New England collection. $ Conrad Selmyler (Scandinavian, 19th/20th Century) Coastal View Signed, inscribed and dated Conrad Selmyler Marstrand 1904 l.r. Oil on canvas, 26 x 40 in. (66.0 x cm), framed. Condition: Repaired puncture, retouch, craquelure. $2,000-3, American School, 19th Century Lot of Three Coastal Views Including: Yellow Head, Cape Elizabeth, Maine and Portland Light The former initialed HG l.r. Oil on canvas (one unstretched), sizes to 14 x 10 in. (35.5 x 25.4 cm), two framed (one under glass). Condition: Losses, retouch, surface grime. $1,600-1,

2 George Howell Gay (American, ) Crashing Surf Along a Rocky Coast Signed Geo.Howell Gay l.r. Watercolor on paper, 10 x 20 in. (25.4 x 50.8 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame. $ Carl Weber (American, ) Sailing off the Coast Signed Carl Weber l.r. Watercolor on paper, sight size 12 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (32.3 x 62.8 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame. $ No lot

3 William Edward Norton (American, ) Schooner Sailing Before a Rocky Coast Signed and dated W.E. NORTON/76. l.r. Oil on canvas, 16 x 24 in. (40.5 x 61.0 cm), in a period frame. Condition: Retouched, surface grime, craquelure. Provenance: By descent through a family from Boston and Marblehead, Massachusetts. $7,000-9, William Edward Norton (American, ) Tending the Sails Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 14 x 24 in. (35.5 x 60.9 cm), framed. Condition: Varnish inconsistencies, surface grime, craquelure. Provenance: By descent through a family from Boston and Marblehead, Massachusetts. $8,000-12,

4 Jane Peterson (American, ) A Quiet Bridge in Venice Signed JANE PETERSON l.l. Oil on canvas, 28 x 22 in. (71.0 x 55.7 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime, varnish inconsistencies. Provenance: From the estate of the artist to a private New England collection. $15,000-25,000 84

5 Walter Franklin Lansil (American, ) A Canal in Venice Signed Walter F. Lansil l.r., titled, signed and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 22 x 17 in. (55.8 x 43.1 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, surface grime. $2,800-3, T. Defrees (American, fl ) Morning in Venice, Church of the Jesuits, Giudecca Canal Signed and dated T.Defrees l.r., signed, dated and titled on the reverse, New York canvas stencil on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 14 x 24 in. (35.5 x 60.8 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime, craquelure. $1,800-2, Attributed to Felix Ziem (French, ) Venetian View Signed or inscribed Ziem l.r., panel stamp on the reverse. Oil on panel, 10 1/2 x 15 in. (26.6 x 38.1 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure. $2,000-4,

6 Giuseppe Laezza (Italian, d. 1905) Safe Passage/A Neapolitan Genre Scene Signed and dated G. Laezza /83 l.r. Oil on canvas, 22 x 49 in. (55.8 x cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, surface grime craquelure. $2,500-3, Hartwell Leon Woodcock (American, ) The Peaceful Harbor Signed and dated -Hart L. Woodcock l.l. Watercolor on paper, sight size 19 x 13 1/4 in. (48.2 x 33.5 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame. $ Giuseppe Carelli (Italian, ) Bay of Naples Signed and inscribed Giuseppe Carelli Naples l.r. Oil on board, 14 x 20 1/2 in. (35.5 x 52.0 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime. $800-1,

7 Giuseppe Carelli (Italian, ) Fishing, Bay of Naples Signed G.CARELLI l.l. Oil on board, 19 1/2 x 13 in. (49.5 x 33.0 cm), framed. Condition: Loss l.l., surface grime. $800-1, Augustus Koopman (American, ) At the Market Signed Augustus Koopman l.r. Oil on canvas, 37 1/2 x 44 in. (95.2 x cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure. $4,500-5, Margaret Jordan Patterson (American, ) Italian Vista Signed Margaret Patterson l.r. Watercolor on paper (en grisaille), 12 x 15 in. (30.4 x 38.1 cm), framed. Condition: Tear to u.l. corner, not examined out of frame. $1,200-1,

8 210. Attributed to William Gilbert Gaul (American, ) Study of a Union Cavalry Officer Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 16 x 9 1/2 in. (40.6 x 24.1 cm), unframed. Condition: Repaired punctures, retouch. $800-1, Karl Wagner (German, ) Coming Ashore Signed K.WAGNER l.l. Oil on canvas, 21 x 17 in. (53.3 x 43.1 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, craquelure. $1,200-1, Attributed to Alfred Jones (American, ) 210 Lot of Two Illustrations: Startled Soldier and On the Look Out Each signed or inscribed Alfred Jones l.r. Watercolor on paper, 10 3/4 x 15 in. (27.3 x 38.1 cm), shrink-wrapped. Condition: Tears to edges, creasing, toning, not examined out of wrap. $

9 213. Attributed to Francis Arundale (British, ) Nazareth Unsigned, identified on a label from the Ruskin Gallery, Ltd., Stratford-on-Avon, on the reverse. Watercolor with gouache and graphite on paper, sight size 9 1/2 x 14 in. (24.0 x 35.5 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. Provenance: The estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $ Martha Walter (American, ) Souks at Tripoli, North Africa Signed Martha Walter l.r., estate stamp from David David Art Gallery, Philadelphia, on the reverse. Oil on board, 8 1/2 x 10 in. (21.5 x 25.4 cm), framed. Condition: Good. $1,800-2, Continental School, 20th Century View of Benares Unsigned, London canvas stamp on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 91.4 cm), framed. Condition: Repaired punctures, retouch, craquelure, surface grime. $

10 Edwin Lord Weeks (American, ) Trader with Camels on the Shore Signed, inscribed and dated E.L Weeks Tanjer 78 l.l. Oil on canvas, 13 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (33.5 x 59.5 cm), in a period frame, possibly designed by the artist. Condition: Flaking and losses, (primarily near lower edge). Provenance: A Massachusetts library. N.B. Edwin Lord Weeks was born in 1849 in Newton, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were wealthy spice and tea merchants and were able to financially support their son while he traveled and painted around the world. His exotic subjects were well received upon his return and his paintings were exhibited at the Boston Art Club. His most famous works are his Oriental scenes from his trips to India and North Africa. These often depict landscapes and scenes of everyday life. He painted this scene in Tangier, a seaport on the northwest coast of Morocco. The Moorish style of the frame is consistent with Weeks s subject matter. $8,000-12, Benjamin Constant (French, ) Interior View with a Woman Signed Benjamin Constant l.r. Oil on panel, 22 x 17 1/2 in. (55.8 x 44.4 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, surface grime. 217 Provenance: A Massachusetts library. $3,000-5,000 90

11 Francois Germain Leopold Tabar (French, )...On the Nile Signed L. Tabar l.r., identified on a fragmentary label affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (59.6 x 81.9 cm), framed. Condition: Tears, flaking and losses, surface grime, craquelure. Provenance: A Massachusetts library. $800-1, Edwin Lord Weeks (American, ) Resting in the Shade Before the Mosque Inscribed E.L.WEEKS. l.l. (possibly an estate stamp). Oil on board, 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 27.8 cm), unframed. Condition: Retouch, surface grime. Provenance: From a New York City estate. $2,500-3, Agnes Anne Abbot (American, ) Pyramids Signed Agnes A. Abbot l.r. Watercolor with gouache on paper, 12 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (32.3 x 49.5 cm), shrink-wrapped. Condition: Staining to upper edge, not examined out of wrap. Provenance: From the artist s estate. $

12 Continental School, 19th/20th Century Desert Camels Signed indistinctly l.l. Oil on canvas, 8 x 12 in. (20.3 x 30.4 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, craquelure. $ Harriette G. Miller (American, ) Sphinx Signed and dated H.G.MILLER 1928 l.r. Pink marble sculpture with polychroming, height 18 in. (45.7 cm). Condition: Scattered damage, losses to paint, chips to the edges of the base. Exhibitions: Kraushaar Gallery, New York, circa Lemuel D. Eldred (American, ) The Desert Caravan Sets Out Signed LD Eldred l.r. Oil on board, 6 x 12 in. (15.2 x 30.4 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime. N.B. The lot is accompanied by a photograph of the sculptureon exhibit at Kraushaar Gallery. $5,000-7,000 Provenance: A Massachusetts library. $1,000-1,

13 Rudolf Ernst (Austrian, ) Winding Yarn/A Harem View Signed R. Ernst l.r. Oil with tooling on panel, 24 x 19 1/2 in. (61.0 x 49.5 cm), framed (under glass). Condition: Surface grime. $15,000-25,000 93

14 John Nost Sartorius (British, ) Portrait of the Hunter Diamond Signed and dated J.N. Sartorius 1810 l.r., label from the Parker Gallery, London, on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 16 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (41.9 x 52.0 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, varnish inconsistencies, craquelure. Provenance: The estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $6,000-8, A. Attributed to James Seymour (British, ) The Chase of the Fox Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque. Oil on canvas, 43 x 59 in. (109.2 x cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, surface grime, craquelure. Provenance: The estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $8,000-10, A 94

15 Attributed to Samuel Alken, Sr. (British, ) Hunt Scene Unsigned, label from the Incurable Collector, Inc., New York, on the reverse. Oil on canvas 12 x 17 1/4 in. (30.4 x 43.8 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure. Provenance: From the estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $1,500-2, Attributed to William Shayer (British, ) After the Hunt Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.2 x 24.1 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch. Provenance: From the estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $800-1, Attributed to Charles Loraine Smith (British, ) Hunters and Dogs in Full Cry Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque. Oil on canvas, 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (29.0 x 34.2 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure. Provenance: The estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $2,500-3, Attributed to John Nost Sartorius (British, ) Hunter on Mount with Hunting Dogs Unsigned, label from the Incurable Collector, Inc., New York, on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 13 x 15 in. (33.0 x 38.1 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure. Provenance: From the estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $8,000-10,

16 Attributed to William Shayer (British, ) Lot of Two Fox Hunting Scenes Unsigned, identified on label from Ruskin Gallery Ltd., Stratford-on-Avon, on the reverse. Oil with graphite on canvas, 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (24.0 x 29.0 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime, craquelure. Provenance: The estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $1,500-2, Attributed to George Henry Laporte (German/British, ) After the Hunt Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque. Oil on canvas, 11 x 15 in. (28.0 x 38.0 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouched, flaking and losses, craquelure. Provenance: The estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $3,000-5,

17 Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, ) Out Shooting/A Sketch Unsigned. Graphite on paper, sight size 8 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (21.5 x 52.0 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $3,000-5, American/Continental School, 19th/20th Century 233 Lot of Twelve Animal Works on Paper Some signed or inscribed. Various media including pen and ink, graphite, or watercolor on paper, sizes to 7 x 10 in. (17.7 x 25.4 cm), some affixed to backing boards. Condition: Toning, soiling, foxing/staining to one. N.B. Sold to benefit a university art museum. $ American School, 20th Century Pheasants Signed James Stanton l.r. Watercolor on paper, sight size 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (12.0 x 19.0 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame. Provenance: From the estate of a renowned philanthropist, equestrian, and canine advocate. $

18 235. David Stribbling (British, b. 1959) Lot of Two Works: A Pride of Lions and Lounging Cheetah Each signed David Stribbling l.r. Oil on canvas, sizes to 22 x 22 in. (55.8 x 55.8 cm), framed. Condition: Good. $ Jay J. Johnson (American, b. 1960) Crouching Tigers Signed Jay J. Johnson l.r. Mixed media with oil on board, 24 x 30 in. (60.9 x 76.2 cm), framed. Condition: Good. $1,000-1, Michael Nicholson (American, 20th Century) Zebras Signed and dated Michael Nicholson 94 l.r. Oil on canvas, 26 1/4 x 38 in. (66.6 x 96.5 cm), framed. Condition: Good. $1,000-1,

19 Donald Grant (British, b. 1942) Elephants Signed Donald Grant l.r. Oil on canvas, 28 x 42 in. (71.1 x cm), framed. Condition: Varnish inconsistencies. $8,000-12, Donald Grant (British, b. 1942) Cheetahs on the Prowl Signed Donald Grant l.r., canvas stamp on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x cm), framed. Condition: Varnish inconsistencies, surface grime. $6,000-8,

20 240. Continental School, 20th Century Zebras Inscribed OMARI IDI l.r. Watercolor on paper, 14 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (36.8 x 54.6 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $ A. Madeleine Park (American, ) 240 Maud (Circus Elephant) Signed MADELEINE PARK l.r., stamped P.B. & Co Munchen Made in Germany l.r. Bronze sculpture, height 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm). Condition: Good. $1,500-2, Continental School, 20th Century Cheetahs on the Plains Signed indistinctly l.r. Watercolor on paper, 14 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (37.4 x 54.6 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $ Michael Nicholson (American, 20th Century) 240A Gazelles Watering Signed and dated Michael Nicholson 92 l.r. Oil on canvas, 22 x 30 in. (55.8 x 76.2 cm), framed. Condition: Good. $1,500-3,