florida Estate Auction (with additions)
Jeffrey A. Burchard
presents:
IMPORTANT ESTATE, ANTIQUES & INVESTMENT ART AUCTION
Sunday, September 27th, 1998 12 Noon
2528 30th Avenue. N. St. Petersburg, FL
Preview: Sat. 9/26 1-6 PM Sun. 9/27 10AM
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Lot 9) BUCHTA, Anthony, (Chicago, Ill/1890): "Late Afternoon in
October, Brown County", O/B, 12" x 16", SLR Anthony Buchta,
inscription verso.
Lot 14) BAKER, George Herbert, (Centerville, Indiana/18781943): HBC of
2 pastel winter scenes, SLL, and LR11 ½" x 13 ½".
Lot 15) BRICHER, Alfred Thompson, (New York, New York/18371908): PAIR
OF SEASCAPES: "Crashing Surf" & "Sketch of a Coast" both pen &
ink/paper, 1st 4 1/8" x7 3/8" (sight) 2nd 3 ½" x 7 ½", both monogrammed
LR, Provenance: Gallery Mayo, Richmond, Va. (label verso) Richmond
Framing (label verso) on 2nd only. Est.$1,800.00$2,200.00** The Pair.
Lot 16) HIBBARD, Frederick Cleveland, (Chicago/1881), Bronze sculpted
relief plaque, received by Henry F. Frank in 1910, in appreciation for
service as director of the Chicago Athletic Association, and as
president, presented by the Association, 20 ½" x 15 ½", signed Hibbard.
Lot 17) BOREIN, John Edward, (Santa Barbara, Ca/18731945): Runaway
Stagecoach, etching/paper, 4 ½" x 10 1/4" (image), signed and dated
192?/plate LR./pencil lower right margin. Est. $1000.00$2000.00**.
Lot 18) GAY, Edward B. N.A., (Mount Vernon, N.Y. 18371928): Autumnal,
wooded hillside landscape, O/C, 18" x 24", SLR Edward Gay, encased in
original period foliate gilt frame.
Lot 19) GRIFFIN, Thomas Bailey, (Philadelphia, Pa/b.1858): Mountain
Stream, O/C, 16" X 20", SLR. Elaborate original gold leaf frame.
Est.$1,500.00$2,500.00**.
Lot 23) GRUPPE, Charles Paul, (N.Y., N.Y./18601940): Working in the
Field, O/C, 19 3/4" x 12 ½", SLR Chas. P. Gruppe, encased in period
gilt frame.
Lot 23a) GRUPPE, Emile Albert, (N.Y., N.Y./18961978): Winter
Landscape With Stream, O/B, 12" x 16", SLR Emile A. Gruppe (may be
reinforced), inscription verso reads, "Snow Scene by E. Gruppe for Beth
Cheney Nichols."
Lot 24) FLAGG, H. Peabody, (Somerville, Ma/18591937): Sheep Grazing
By Haystacks, O/C, 12" x 16", SLL. Original frame. 1 of 2 in sale.
Est.$750.00$1,000.00**.
Lot 25) EMBOSSED RUSSIAN SILVER & ENAMELED PORCELAIN DECORATED
CIGARETTE CASE: Heavy silver case with painted scenic mountainous
coastal view in with ships in porcelain. Embossed case depicts
Norseman with sword and castle scene. Raised gold initialed backside.
84 Russian Kokoshnik and IIA. Russian touch marks. 4 1/4" x 3 ½", 7
ozs. Est.$1,100.00$1,300.00**.
Lot 28) BOSA, Louis, (N.Y./19051981): "Rain in the City", O/C, 8" x
6", SLR. Outstanding contemporary, carved corner, wide Arts & Crafts
period molding. Est.$500.00$700.00**.
Lot 29) WARHOL, Andy, (American, 19281987): "Culture Hero",
silkscreen/paper 28pp bound folio, 22 5/8" x 15 3/8", signed and dated
'70 LR. cover/pencil, signed again and dated '70 adjacent to an image
of him on the back page. According to the family of a Factory member
to whom this was given and signed personally by Warhol, this was a
Factory publication which was not typically signed, making the present
example particularly desirable. Est. $1000.00$2000.00**.
Lot 29a) ANDY WARHOL AUTOGRAPH: Received at the Denver Museum of Art,
on a souvenir museum tshirt. Est.$200.00$400.00**.
Lot 40) NASH, Joseph, (British/18091878): "Still Harping On My
Daughter", W/C, depicting an angry father educating his daughter's
suitor, 26" x 41", SLL J. Nash, label verso from the Royal Painters in
Watercolor. Est.$1,500.00$2,500.00**.
Lot 50) L.& J.G. STICKLEY OAK DINING TABLE MODEL 722: Table is 48" in
diameter and includes 4 leaves to extend to 8 ft. Thrutenoned and
pinned legs, splined top. Apparently unsigned. As shown in "THE
MISSION FURNITURE OF L.& J.G. STICKLEY", pg.194.
Lot 60) KITCHELL, Hudson Mindell, (American/18621944):
Impressionistic autumnal riverside landscape, O/C, 25" x 30", SLL H.M.
Kitchell, dated 1931, encased in wonderful period gold gilt gesso frame
with foliate and shell motif. 1 of 5 in this auction.
Est.$3,000.00$5,000.00**.
Lot 62) CRANE, Bruce (Robert) N.A., (Bronxville, N.Y./18571937): O/C,
wooded landscape, 27 1/4" x 35 1/4", Signed Bruce Crane, N.A. & dated
1924 LC, faintly inscribed Mr. Robert C. Mayer & Son together with
additional illegible inscriptions verso, Ken Allen Art and Antiques,
Hendersonville, N.C., label verso, contemporary American Barbizon gilt
gesso molding. Est.$14,000.00$16,000.00**.
Lot 73a) TERELAK, John C., (Vermont/1942), "Summer Morning", depicts
several female figures along the waters edge, with swans, 24" x 36",
SLR J.F. Terelak and dated 1984, encased in floral and foliate motif
mold carved frame. 1 of 3 inn this auction. Est.$8,000.00$10,000.00**.
Lot 79) MALFROY, Henri, (French, 18951944): "Rue de Provence", O/C,
13" x 18 1/4", SLR & titled verso. Period frame. Est.$2,000$3,000**.
Lot 78) 19TH CENTURY ORIENTALIST OIL ON CRADLED PANEL LANDSCAPE WITH
NOMADS: 12 1/4" x 8", NVS, SUPERIOR QUALITY. Est.$1,500.00$2,500.00**.
Lot 86) Manner of van Poelenburgh, Cornelis (Dutch/1586 1667): Nymphs
in a Clearing w/Arrow Quivers, O/Panel, 10 ½ x 13 1/4", NVS, later
Barbizon frame. Est.$1,200.00$1,800.00**.
Lot 87) TEED, Douglas Arthur, (American, 18631929): Lowland Trees,
O/C, 15 1/8" x 17 1/8", SLR and dated 1920. A Detroit artist, Teed
also worked in Florida and New York. Original frame.
Est.$1,500$2,500**.
Lot 90a) BLOSSOM, Christopher, (American/20th Century): "Henry B.
Hyde Arriving in NYC". Depicting several large boats in a busy harbor,
O/C, 24" x 40", SLR Christopher Blossom, 1984.
Est.$18,000.00$20,000.00**.
Lot 90b) BLOSSOM, Christopher, (American/20th Century): "Wavertree at
Sunset", Depicting a large oceangoing schooner, intricately detailed
maritime seascape, 26" x 40", SLR Christopher Blossom, 1986.
Est.$18,000.00$20,000.00**.
Lot 93) PARTRIDGE, William Ordway, (Washington, D.C./1861 1930):
Stylized Winged Cupid, alabaster relief carving, 11 ½" x 9 1/4" x 5 ½",
signed and dated 1887 faintly LR. Together with an exceptional podium
style columnar wooden presentation mount. Est.$3,000.00$5,000.00**.
Lot 105) CARVED GILTWOOD SCONCES: Ribbon, scroll and foliate motifs,
29" x 9". Sold as a pair. Est. $550.00 $750.00**
Lot 506) "Spring Shower", embossed serigraph/paper, 25"h x 32"w (plus
signature area, overall sight), SLR & #'d 25/300LL/pencil. Published
by Chalk & Vermillion (with certificate). Lacquer frame with decorated
mat. Est. Retail $3,750.00. Minimum Opening Bid $950.00.**
Lot 511) "On the Avenue (Metropolis Suite)", embossed mixed media
serigraph/paper, 22 3/4"h x 26 3/4"w (overall sight), SLR & #'d
164/300LL/pencil. With certificate. Gilt and lacquer frame. Est.
Retail $11,250.00. Minimum Opening Bid $2,800.00.**
Lot 512) "Opening Night (Metropolis Suite)", embossed mixed
serigraph/paper, 22 ½"h x 26 3/4"w (overall sight), SLR & #'d
164/300LL/pencil. With certificate. Silver and lacquer frame. Est.
Retail $11,250.00. Minimum Opening Bid $2,800.00.**
Lot 515) "The Golden Fleece (Myth and Magic Suite)", embossed mixed
media serigraph/paper, 29"h x 23 3/4"w (plus signature cutout area,
overall sight), SLR & #'d 189/300LL/pencil. Printed by Chromacomp
(with certificate). Gilt frame and gilt trimmed mat. Est. Retail
$6,750.00. Minimum Opening Bid $1,700.00.**
Lot 518) "Emerald Vase (Black)", embossed mixed media serigraph/paper,
38"h x 25 3/4"w (overall sight), SLR & #'d 70/275LL/pencil. Printed by
Chromacomp (with certificate). Gilt trimmed presentation frame. Est.
Retail $12,000.00. Minimum Opening Bid $3,000.00.**
Lot 519) "Radiance (The Celestial Virtues Suite)", embossed mixed
media serigraph/paper, 33"h x 26"w (overall sight), SLR & #'d AP
57/75/pencil. With certificate. Gilt frame with linen mat and gilt
liner. Est. Retail $9000.00. Minimum Opening Bid $2,250.00.**
Lot 520) "Sirens", Polychromed Bronze Sculpture, 12"h x 17"w x 5",
Signed Erte' and inscribed copyright 1988, Chalk & Vermillion and
Sevenarts & #'d 313/375. Meisner Foundry Stamp. With certificate.
Est. Retail $15,000.00. Minimum Opening Bid $3,750.00.**
Lot 521) "Emerald Vase", Bronze Sculpture, 23 3/4"h (with marble base)
x 4 3/4", Signed Erte' on base, #'d 190/375, Inscribed copyright 1988,
Chalk & Vermillion & Sevenarts. Meisner Foundry. With certificate.
Est. Retail $17,500.00. Minimum Opening Bid $4,375.00.**
Lot 523) "Lovers and Idol", Polychromed Bronze Sculpture, 20"h
(including marble base) x 10"w x 6"d, Signed Erte' on base. Meisner
Foundry. With certificate. Est. Retail $20,000.00. Minimum Opening
Bid $5,000.00.**
Lot 524) "Slave", Bronze Polychromed Sculpture, 18 ½"h x 12"w x 7"d,
Signed Erte'/on gown & inscribed copyright 1988, Chalk & Vermillion &
Sevenarts. #'d 318/375. Meisner Foundry. With certificate. Est.
Retail $18,500.00. Minimum Opening Bid $4,650.00.**
Lot 526) "The Mystic", Polychromed Bronze Sculpture, 16 1/4"h (with
base) x 11"w x 9 ½"d, #'d 24/375, signed Erte' and inscribed copyright
1988, Chalk & Vermillion and Sevenarts. Meisner Foundry Stamp. With
certificate. Est. Retail $13,500.00. Minimum Opening Bid $3,375.00.**
Lot 527) "Faubourg St. Honore' (Paris Days and Nights Suite)",
embossed mixed media serigraph/paper, 33"h x 25 ½"w (plus signature
cutout area, overall sight), SLR & #'d 33/300LL/pencil. Printed by
Chromacomp (with certificate). Lacquer frame with decorated mat. Est.
Retail $10,000.00. Minimum Opening Bid $2,500.00.**
Lot 533) "Eyes of Love", mixed media serigraph/paper, 23 3/8"h x 38
7/8"w (overall sight), SLR & #'d CXXI/CL LL/pencil. Published by Chalk
& Vermillion (with Certificate). Black lacquer frame. Est. Retail
$4,000.00. Minimum Opening Bid $1,000.00.**
Lot 52c) FANTASTIC EMERALD & DIAMOND NECKLACE: Ladies chevron design
set in a heavy vlink 14 karat yellow gold. Emerald is 9.07 carats bezel
set and surrounded with ribbons of half channel, half prong set tapered
baguette diamonds, in the grading range of SI,1SI,2 clarity and GHIJ
color. Total diamond weight is approximately 15.80 carats. Total
necklace weight is 52.5 grams. Total necklace weight is 52.5 grams.
Emerald is color enhanced. Comes with current certified appraisal.
Estimated Replacement Appraisal $14,520.00**
Lot 65) A MAGNIFICENT PLIQUEAJOUR ENAMEL GEMSTONE DRAGONFLY PIN: 19th
century revival dragonfly of superb quality. Translucent opalescent
pliqueajour wings finished in powder blue and mint green color tones
with an enameled articulating tail. The body is formed with a teardrop
baroque pearl, cabachon sapphire eyes and the wings are spotted with
freeform countersunk individually bezeled fiery opals, each surrounded
in silver gilt beaded diamond set frames. This piece is further
decorated with graduated rose cut diamonds to the nose and the wings are
accented with diamond set silver gilt trims. All of this mounted in 18
karat yellow gold and set with a total of 204 diamonds. Total pin weight
is 43.4 grams. Estimated Sale Price $7,000.00$9,000.00**
Always Accepting Quality Consignments!
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Plus....
A Major 36 Pc. Collection of Erte’ Serigraphs and Bronzes. This is the
largest and best documented group of Erte’s we have ever handled! The
owner is moving overseas and must liquidate his entire collection.
Collector’s Note: Many of the serigraphs are embossed with elaborate
multi-metal foils and all bronzes are polychromed . Most serigraphs are
framed with decorative double and triple mats and coordinating lacquer
and gilt presentation frames. Virtually all bronzes and serigraphs are
accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity and/or publisher’s
documentation. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to acquire these
important works at a fraction of their original retail prices.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT ART: ALVAREZ, Frank, O/B; BLUNDELL, Phyllis,
W/C; BRONSON, Clark, Bronze; EARLE, Eyvind, print:; EHRIG, William
C., O/C; EMBERLY, Peter, O/C; FARMER, H.W., O/C; FAULKNER, Kady B.,
W/C; FLAGG, H. Peabody, O/C; GRANT, Gordon, lithograph; HERRMANN,
F.S., W/C; HOWE, Will, O/C; KAROLY, Fulop, O/C; KITCHELL, H.M., O/C,
O/B; LUCINI, A., O/C; MCGRATH, Clarence, O/C; MORELLI, O/C; NOSEK,
Jan, O/B; NELSON, Willaim, Prints; PENNELL, Joseph, etching; PICASSO,
exhibition poster; PRERAPHAELITE STYLE O/C; REMBRANDT, heliographic
etching; RICE, Mabel A., O/B; ROYDEN, R., O/C; SADLER, Walter Dendy,
color lithographs; SHAO, Xillian, serigraphs; TYLER, J. G., O/C;
TERELAK, John F., O/C; WARHOL, Andy, autographed t-shirt; WHITEHEAD,
Walter, poster;
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Tiffany Silver; Peter Bateman Silver Ladle; Period
Empire Desk; Wrought Iron Deco Furniture; Miller Lamp; Wind-Up
Victrolas; 19th century Snuff Bottles; Chinese Chow Bowl Ca. 1780;
Stickley Rocker; Rookwood; Heintz Art Metal; Fulper Musical Decanter;
Roycroft; Cigar Paraphenalia; Painted leather screens; Victorian
Furnishings; Italian Porcelain Garden Wall Fountain; Merchants Selling
Cart on Wheels; 9' x 12' Karastan Kirman Carpet; Candlewick ; Steiff
Animals; Bazouki String Instrument; Estate Jewelry to include: 3 pc. Art
Retro 32ct. Aquamarine & 14K rose gold Ring & Earring Ensemble, Large
assortment of multi-diamond ladies rings, Much more still arriving!!