OIL ON CANVAS RENDERING OF THE ARCHANGEL URIEL, DONE AROUND 1700 BY AN ARTIST IN THE SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOL, BRINGS $14,375 AT LELAND LITTLE SALE
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OIL ON CANVAS RENDERING OF THE ARCHANGEL URIEL, DONE AROUND 1700 BY AN
ARTIST IN THE SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOL, BRINGS $14,375 AT LELAND LITTLE
SALE
(Hillsborough, N.C.) - An oil on canvas rendering of the Archangel
Uriel holding a musket and standing before a mountainous landscape,
painted around 1700 by an unknown artist in the Spanish Colonial
School, sold for $14,375 at a multi-estate sale held September 13 by
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. The painting was one of 615
lots that changed hands in a sale that grossed $690,000.
Most of the lots were drawn from seven important and prominent
estates and lifetime single-owner collections. The Archangel Uriel
painting came from the estate of former U.S. Ambassador Findley Burns,
Jr., of Southern Pines, N.C. “Mr. Burns and his wife only collected
choice, worldwide material,” said Leland Little. “It didn't surprise
me his estate drew so much attention from bidders.”
And there were plenty of bidders vying for the largely fresh-to-the-
market merchandise. About 250 people packed the showroom in
Hillsborough, while record numbers of phone and absentee bids – nearly
1,000, vs. the usual 750 at most Leland Little sales – were posted. In
addition, more than 1,400 online registered bidders participated
through LiveAuctioneers.com, which facilitated Internet bidding.
Following are additional highlights from the sale. Prices include a
15 percent buyer's premium.
The top lot of the auction was a Regina automatic disc changer 27-
inch music box (circa 1900) that soared to $18,400. The two-door
cabinet boasted a carved dragon grille on the upper door and an
interior lithograph depicted the Goddess of Music. Included were 20
discs. Another music box – a Criterion double-comb example on a stand,
with mahogany case and 40 discs (circa 1900) -- hit $5,060.
Fine art did well. An oil on canvas painting of a forest interior by
the New York artist Jervis McEntee (1828-1891), signed and dated
(1864), coasted to $12,650; an oil on canvas work by Jerry Okimoto
(Hawaii/New York, 1924-1998), titled Beneath the Sea, made $6,612; and
an oil on canvas work by the French artist Francoise Gall (1912-1987),
titled Plage Deauville, hammered for $4,370.
Silver pieces were in abundance. Paddles wagged over a Tiffany &
Company sterling Japanese pitcher with a beautiful hand-hammered
finish (circa 1873-1891) that finally gaveled for $13,225; a hand-
wrought American silver sauce boat by New York silversmith Samuel
Tingley (circa 1770) earned $4,600; and a Gorham sterling silver soup
tureen with cover in the Neoclassical style fetched $3,910.
Also from the category: a French silver wine taster, made in the late
18th century and inscribed “Tour a Tour,” climbed to $3,105; a Warsaw
silver sugar box with Russian marks (circa 1857), in a rectangular
form with hinged lid raised on four ball feet, garnered $1,840; and an
Alabama coin silver mug by James Conning (circa 1842-1872),
cylindrical form with cast and applied handle, made $1,495.
From the furniture group, a pair of 18th-century English George II
walnut side chairs hit the mark at $9,200; an American Late Federal
tiger maple sideboard made in the first half of the 19th century rose
to $4,830; and two stools by Wharton Esherick (Penn., 1887-1970) – one
with a cherry seat and ash legs, the other with a walnut seat and ash
legs, both made in 1966 – went for $5,750 each.
Americana examples pumped up the crowd. An important historic
sampler, executed in 1828 by Louisa Gash of Buncombe County, N.C.,
worked on linen in wool embroidery floss, sold for $9,200; an early
American painted leather fire bucket dated 1785, owned by the Baker
family of Hingham, Mass., reached $6,325; and a vintage Iroquois
wooden face mask with a split leather strap on back hit $9,775.
Civil War and militaria enthusiasts were not disappointed. An Italian
Renaissance steel armor front plate, fashioned around 1580, went to a
determined bidder for $6,612; a Confederate D-Guard Bowie knife, with
iron guard and blade and carried during the War Between the States,
achieved $5,520; and a sixth-plate ambrotype of a youthful Confederate
officer (circa 1860) chalked up $2,645.
Polychrome figures were in evidence. A pair of polychrome Santos
figures, depicting Mary and Joseph, likely Spanish Colonial and
executed in the 18th century, rang out at $4,600; a carved polychrome
reclining horse, also likely Spanish Colonial from the 18th century,
hit the mark at $4,312; and an 18th-century polychrome and gilt wooden
winged Triton holding a branch aloft made $4,140.
From the books and maps group, a rare Italian book by Alfonso
Isacchi, published in 1619 and one of only a few examples known,
soared to $3,335; a map by John Speed titled A New Description of
Carolina (London: Bassett & Chiswell, 1676), depicting the area from
Delaware to Florida, brought $2,760; and another map by Speed, A Map
of Virginia and Maryland (London, 1676), made $2,645.
Clocks chimed right on time. A Reed & Barton Chelsea ship's clock,
made in the early 20th century and with a hinged gilt brass case and
an engraved and enameled steel dial, found a new owner for $4,830; and
an antique sub-miniature Swiss carriage clock (circa 1900), with an
enameled porcelain dial, exquisite gold-toned grand sonnerie movement
and guilloche starburst pattern on top, hit $2,875.
Jewelry brought handsome prices. An 18kt Andrew Grima diamond and
adamite brooch, with beautiful composition by a celebrated artist and
juxtaposing diamonds, gold and crystal, rose to $4,485; an 18kt Greek
hinged lion's head bracelet, a gorgeous reproduction of a 4th-century
B.C. piece, fetched $2,185; and a 16-inch Carolyn Morris Bach pearl
and silver necklace, artist signed, gaveled for $1,840.
A Byzantine marble column capital from Kerak, Jordan, with a custom-
fitted wooden base, crossed the block at $5,750; a large antique
Chinese wooden Buddha (circa 19th century), with an ornately carved
pierced arch back behind the figure and heavy gilt with red lacquer
field on the robe, topped out at $5,175; and a beautiful pair of
French ormolu cassolettes (circa 1800) reached $3,680.
An antique Japanese Mu-Mei Katana Samurai sword, possibly from the
15th century, unsigned, changed hands for $2,070; a large Chinese
medium-blue porcelain vase from the 19th century, unsigned and
exhibiting excellent form, achieved $3,795; and (speaking of China) a
97-piece Copeland Spode china set in the Blue Fitzhugh pattern, with
12 dinner plates and 12 lunch plates, reached $2,530.
Rounding out the top lots of the day, an alkaline glazed stoneware
five-gallon storage jar by North Carolina potter James Franklin
Seagle, stamped with the most unusual Roman numeral “V” and stamped
with the maker's initials, realized $5,635; and an antique Kazak area
rug, six feet by four feet, made in Southwest Caucasus around 1870 and
with a wool base and hooked medallions, made $3,105.
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd., has quarterly cataloged
auctions planned for December 6-7, 2008, and March 21, 2009. Watch
the website for more details: www.LLauctions.com The firm is always
accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item,
an estate or a collection, you may call them directly, at (919)
644-1243. Or, e-mail them, at in...@LLauctions.com.
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Suggested cut lines:
Archangel Uriel:
Oil on canvas rendering of the Archangel Uriel, done around 1700 by an
unknown artist in the Spanish Colonial School ($14,375).
Regina music box:
The top lot of the sale was this Regina automatic disc changer music
box, circa 1900, with 20 discs ($18,400).
Jervis McEntee:
Original oil on canvas of a forest interior by Jervis McEntee, (N.Y.,
1828-1891), signed and dated ($12,650).
Ormolu cassolettes:
Beautiful pair of French ormolu cassolettes, circa 1800 ($3,680).
George II chairs:
Pair of English George II walnut side chairs, circa 18th century
($9,200).
Winged Triton:
Polychrome and gilt wooden figural of a winged Triton holding a branch
aloft, circa 18th century ($4,140).
Iroquois mask:
Vintage Iroquois Indian wooden face mask, with black horse hair and a
split leather strap on back ($9,775).
Polychrome Santos:
Pair of polychrome Santos figures, of Mary and Joseph, likely Spanish
Colonial, circa 18th century ($4,600).
ARTIST IN THE SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOL, BRINGS $14,375 AT LELAND LITTLE
SALE
(Hillsborough, N.C.) - An oil on canvas rendering of the Archangel
Uriel holding a musket and standing before a mountainous landscape,
painted around 1700 by an unknown artist in the Spanish Colonial
School, sold for $14,375 at a multi-estate sale held September 13 by
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. The painting was one of 615
lots that changed hands in a sale that grossed $690,000.
Most of the lots were drawn from seven important and prominent
estates and lifetime single-owner collections. The Archangel Uriel
painting came from the estate of former U.S. Ambassador Findley Burns,
Jr., of Southern Pines, N.C. “Mr. Burns and his wife only collected
choice, worldwide material,” said Leland Little. “It didn't surprise
me his estate drew so much attention from bidders.”
And there were plenty of bidders vying for the largely fresh-to-the-
market merchandise. About 250 people packed the showroom in
Hillsborough, while record numbers of phone and absentee bids – nearly
1,000, vs. the usual 750 at most Leland Little sales – were posted. In
addition, more than 1,400 online registered bidders participated
through LiveAuctioneers.com, which facilitated Internet bidding.
Following are additional highlights from the sale. Prices include a
15 percent buyer's premium.
The top lot of the auction was a Regina automatic disc changer 27-
inch music box (circa 1900) that soared to $18,400. The two-door
cabinet boasted a carved dragon grille on the upper door and an
interior lithograph depicted the Goddess of Music. Included were 20
discs. Another music box – a Criterion double-comb example on a stand,
with mahogany case and 40 discs (circa 1900) -- hit $5,060.
Fine art did well. An oil on canvas painting of a forest interior by
the New York artist Jervis McEntee (1828-1891), signed and dated
(1864), coasted to $12,650; an oil on canvas work by Jerry Okimoto
(Hawaii/New York, 1924-1998), titled Beneath the Sea, made $6,612; and
an oil on canvas work by the French artist Francoise Gall (1912-1987),
titled Plage Deauville, hammered for $4,370.
Silver pieces were in abundance. Paddles wagged over a Tiffany &
Company sterling Japanese pitcher with a beautiful hand-hammered
finish (circa 1873-1891) that finally gaveled for $13,225; a hand-
wrought American silver sauce boat by New York silversmith Samuel
Tingley (circa 1770) earned $4,600; and a Gorham sterling silver soup
tureen with cover in the Neoclassical style fetched $3,910.
Also from the category: a French silver wine taster, made in the late
18th century and inscribed “Tour a Tour,” climbed to $3,105; a Warsaw
silver sugar box with Russian marks (circa 1857), in a rectangular
form with hinged lid raised on four ball feet, garnered $1,840; and an
Alabama coin silver mug by James Conning (circa 1842-1872),
cylindrical form with cast and applied handle, made $1,495.
From the furniture group, a pair of 18th-century English George II
walnut side chairs hit the mark at $9,200; an American Late Federal
tiger maple sideboard made in the first half of the 19th century rose
to $4,830; and two stools by Wharton Esherick (Penn., 1887-1970) – one
with a cherry seat and ash legs, the other with a walnut seat and ash
legs, both made in 1966 – went for $5,750 each.
Americana examples pumped up the crowd. An important historic
sampler, executed in 1828 by Louisa Gash of Buncombe County, N.C.,
worked on linen in wool embroidery floss, sold for $9,200; an early
American painted leather fire bucket dated 1785, owned by the Baker
family of Hingham, Mass., reached $6,325; and a vintage Iroquois
wooden face mask with a split leather strap on back hit $9,775.
Civil War and militaria enthusiasts were not disappointed. An Italian
Renaissance steel armor front plate, fashioned around 1580, went to a
determined bidder for $6,612; a Confederate D-Guard Bowie knife, with
iron guard and blade and carried during the War Between the States,
achieved $5,520; and a sixth-plate ambrotype of a youthful Confederate
officer (circa 1860) chalked up $2,645.
Polychrome figures were in evidence. A pair of polychrome Santos
figures, depicting Mary and Joseph, likely Spanish Colonial and
executed in the 18th century, rang out at $4,600; a carved polychrome
reclining horse, also likely Spanish Colonial from the 18th century,
hit the mark at $4,312; and an 18th-century polychrome and gilt wooden
winged Triton holding a branch aloft made $4,140.
From the books and maps group, a rare Italian book by Alfonso
Isacchi, published in 1619 and one of only a few examples known,
soared to $3,335; a map by John Speed titled A New Description of
Carolina (London: Bassett & Chiswell, 1676), depicting the area from
Delaware to Florida, brought $2,760; and another map by Speed, A Map
of Virginia and Maryland (London, 1676), made $2,645.
Clocks chimed right on time. A Reed & Barton Chelsea ship's clock,
made in the early 20th century and with a hinged gilt brass case and
an engraved and enameled steel dial, found a new owner for $4,830; and
an antique sub-miniature Swiss carriage clock (circa 1900), with an
enameled porcelain dial, exquisite gold-toned grand sonnerie movement
and guilloche starburst pattern on top, hit $2,875.
Jewelry brought handsome prices. An 18kt Andrew Grima diamond and
adamite brooch, with beautiful composition by a celebrated artist and
juxtaposing diamonds, gold and crystal, rose to $4,485; an 18kt Greek
hinged lion's head bracelet, a gorgeous reproduction of a 4th-century
B.C. piece, fetched $2,185; and a 16-inch Carolyn Morris Bach pearl
and silver necklace, artist signed, gaveled for $1,840.
A Byzantine marble column capital from Kerak, Jordan, with a custom-
fitted wooden base, crossed the block at $5,750; a large antique
Chinese wooden Buddha (circa 19th century), with an ornately carved
pierced arch back behind the figure and heavy gilt with red lacquer
field on the robe, topped out at $5,175; and a beautiful pair of
French ormolu cassolettes (circa 1800) reached $3,680.
An antique Japanese Mu-Mei Katana Samurai sword, possibly from the
15th century, unsigned, changed hands for $2,070; a large Chinese
medium-blue porcelain vase from the 19th century, unsigned and
exhibiting excellent form, achieved $3,795; and (speaking of China) a
97-piece Copeland Spode china set in the Blue Fitzhugh pattern, with
12 dinner plates and 12 lunch plates, reached $2,530.
Rounding out the top lots of the day, an alkaline glazed stoneware
five-gallon storage jar by North Carolina potter James Franklin
Seagle, stamped with the most unusual Roman numeral “V” and stamped
with the maker's initials, realized $5,635; and an antique Kazak area
rug, six feet by four feet, made in Southwest Caucasus around 1870 and
with a wool base and hooked medallions, made $3,105.
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd., has quarterly cataloged
auctions planned for December 6-7, 2008, and March 21, 2009. Watch
the website for more details: www.LLauctions.com The firm is always
accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item,
an estate or a collection, you may call them directly, at (919)
644-1243. Or, e-mail them, at in...@LLauctions.com.
- 30 -
Suggested cut lines:
Archangel Uriel:
Oil on canvas rendering of the Archangel Uriel, done around 1700 by an
unknown artist in the Spanish Colonial School ($14,375).
Regina music box:
The top lot of the sale was this Regina automatic disc changer music
box, circa 1900, with 20 discs ($18,400).
Jervis McEntee:
Original oil on canvas of a forest interior by Jervis McEntee, (N.Y.,
1828-1891), signed and dated ($12,650).
Ormolu cassolettes:
Beautiful pair of French ormolu cassolettes, circa 1800 ($3,680).
George II chairs:
Pair of English George II walnut side chairs, circa 18th century
($9,200).
Winged Triton:
Polychrome and gilt wooden figural of a winged Triton holding a branch
aloft, circa 18th century ($4,140).
Iroquois mask:
Vintage Iroquois Indian wooden face mask, with black horse hair and a
split leather strap on back ($9,775).
Polychrome Santos:
Pair of polychrome Santos figures, of Mary and Joseph, likely Spanish
Colonial, circa 18th century ($4,600).
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