Auction details
Summer Americana: Fine and Decorative Art
7:00 AM PT - Jun 21st, 2008
offered by
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20% up to 200000
15% above 200001
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 10 |
| 100 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
| 3000 | 250 |
| 5000 | 500 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
| 50000 | 5000 |
Auction House Preview
Friday, June 20, 1 - 8pm and Saturday, June 21, 8 - 10am at our Cincinnati location.
553 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 2001 |
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American School Full-Length Watercolor Portrait of Girl, ca 1845, on paper. A portrait of a girl with flower, 1... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
1 Bid
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| 2002 |
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Full-Length Watercolor of a Young Lady, American, ca 1840, unsigned, on paper. A profile portrait of a y... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
1 Bid
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| 2003 |
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Pair of Full-Length Painted Silhouettes, British (Pitsford), 19th century, of sitters Edward Bull and his... |
1,000 - 1,600 |
1 Bid
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| 2004 |
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Full-Length Painted Silhouette of Gentleman, British, 19th century, heightened in gold. In bird's-eye maple f... |
500 - 750 |
6 Bids
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| 2005 |
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Painted Silhouette, Signed Frith , |
1,000 - 1,200 |
2 Bids
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| 2006 |
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Full-Length Painted Silhouette, British, 19th century, of gentleman standing and holding top hat... |
500 - 800 |
2 Bids
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| 2007 |
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Peaseware Compote, American, late 19th century, maple, 5" high x 6.5" top diameter ... |
500 - 700 |
4 Bids
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| 2008 |
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Peaseware Covered Urn, American, second half 19th century, maple; 8" high x 4" diameter... |
500 - 700 |
3 Bids
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| 2009 |
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Peaseware Covered Vessel, American, second half 19th century, turned maple, 7.5" high x 7"... |
500 - 700 |
2 Bids
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| 2010 |
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Five Graduated Covered Peaseware Spice Jars, American, late 19th century, turned maple; from 4.25" high x 3.5... |
800 - 1,500 |
1 Bid
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| 2011 |
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Five Peaseware Sanders, American, late 19th century, maple; from 3.5" to 2.5" high x 3.2... |
500 - 1,000 |
1 Bid
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| 2012 |
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A Knight on Horseback Carved Cake Board, American or Continental, 19th century, of hardwood; 9.5" high x ... |
600 - 800 |
3 Bids
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| 2013 |
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Treen Cake Board with Figures, American, 19th century. Carved figures on maple include two men ... |
500 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2014 |
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Treen Cake Board with Soldier and Maiden, American or Continental, 19th century, probably walnut. A man an... |
500 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2015 |
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Four Graduated Peaseware Covered Urns, American, late 19th to early 20th century, turned walnut and map... |
900 - 1,500 |
1 Bid
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| 2016 |
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Set of Six Pewter Baluster Measures, English, 19th century, all bellied in sizes to include: quart, p... |
800 - 1,400 |
3 Bids
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| 2017 |
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Roswell Gleason , Pewter Coffee and Teapot, |
500 - 700 |
4 Bids
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| 2018 |
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Roswell Gleason Pewter "Lighthouse" Coffee Pot |
300 - 600 |
9 Bids
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| 2019 |
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R. Gleason Two Pewter Teapots, |
300 - 600 |
4 Bids
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| 2020 |
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18th-Century Spanish Brass Candlesticks, ca 1710, having paw-like feet; 9" high. (For a similar example, ... |
600 - 800 |
8 Bids
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| 2021 |
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Six 18th-Century English Brass Candlesticks, includes two pairs ca 1745; both 7.25" high, a single ca 1745; 6... |
500 - 800 |
3 Bids
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| 2022 |
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Pair of Regency Brass Candlesticks, French or English, ca 1800-30, a fluted form on a round base tha... |
500 - 800 |
2 Bids
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| 2023 |
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17th-Century Dutch Brass Candlestick, ca 1650-80, having baluster and ball turnings that separate the ... |
500 - 600 |
3 Bids
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| 2024 |
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Pair of 18th-Century Spanish Candlesticks, ca 1790, classical sticks with tri-foot; 9.25" high. (See Schiff... |
400 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 2025 |
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19th-Century English Brass Trivets or Footman, one is ca 1850 with heavy front legs; 4.5" high; another is earl... |
500 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2026 |
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Butler , New York Tole Bread Tray, |
500 - 700 |
2 Bids
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| 2027 |
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19th-Century American Alphabet Stick and Busk, first is a hand-carved stick of maple, inscribed RDGINA JOBER... |
500 - 800 |
6 Bids
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| 2028 |
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19th-Century Tall Case Clock Watch Hutch, American, inscribed M.G/1829. Carved single block of cher... |
600 - 800 |
2 Bids
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| 2029 |
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Chalkware Dove on Plinth, American, 19th century. Dark olive green and brick red painted d... |
400 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2030 |
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Black Forest "Westie" Humidor, Swiss, ca 1875-1900, probably lindenwood, portraying a capped We... |
600 - 800 |
2 Bids
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| 2031 |
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Folky Store Sign Terms Cash, Trust No More , |
600 - 800 |
8 Bids
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| 2032 |
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Tramp Art Sewing Box with Women's Photos, American, ca 1900. A photo of two young women on lid, a full-len... |
500 - 800 |
5 Bids
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| 2033 |
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Late 19th-Century Decorated Book Form Box, American or English, constructed of pine and having brass strap ... |
400 - 600 |
3 Bids
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| 2034 |
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Architectural Tramp Art Frame, American or German, ca 1875-1900, wood from cigar boxes. A recta... |
400 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 2035 |
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Pair of Scrimshaw Painted Swordfish Bill Crossed Swords, American, 19th century sailors' art, with elaborate poly... |
1,200 - 1,500 |
21 Bids
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| 2036 |
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George Washington on Horseback, Ink and Wash, American, ca 1800. This drawing is after a print published by C.... |
500 - 800 |
1 Bid
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| 2037 |
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Engraving of Alexander Hamilton after Trumbull, engraving on laid paper, published by Charles Barimore Paterson,... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
1 Bid
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| 2038 |
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19th-Century Pastel Portrait of Gentleman, pastel on paper, unsigned; 21" x 18". |
1,000 - 1,500 |
2 Bids
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| 2040 |
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Mahogany Ink Standish, English or Continental, ca 1850-1900, of mahogany with gilt meta... |
400 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2041 |
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Brass Ink Stand and Two Traveling Ink Wells, English or Spanish, ca 1770. This standish includes: a sander, a... |
500 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2042 |
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Two Dutch Brass Tobacco Boxes, oval with engraved scenes, 1.375" high x 5.125" long; octagonal ... |
500 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 2043 |
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Tea Caddy with Transfer Printed Swiss Scenes, 19th century, octagonal shape, an early souvenir piece; 3.5" hig... |
500 - 700 |
1 Bid
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| 2044 |
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Two Lacquerware Snuff Boxes, Continental, early 19th century, one with a painted reclining la... |
400 - 600 |
6 Bids
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| 2045 |
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Silhouette of Officer in Red and Blue Coat, British, ca 1820-30, in ink and watercolor; subject is hollowcut... |
500 - 1,000 |
2 Bids
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| 2046 |
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One Attributed to J. Brown, Am. School Portrait |
400 - 700 |
5 Bids
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| 2047 |
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Three Miniature Watercolors on Ivory Portraits, |
400 - 600 |
1 Bid
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| 2048 |
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Watercolor Profile of a Gentleman, American, ca 1820, ink and watercolor on paper of a gentleman wi... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
1 Bid
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| 2049 |
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Dalee Family Attributed Miniature Portrait, American, early 19th century, inscribed on verso George Knowl... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
15 Bids
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| 2050 |
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Hollowcut Silhouettes of Lady and Gentleman, American, ca 1820-30. Lady in gilt wood frame; 4" high x 3.75" w... |
500 - 600 |
2 Bids
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| 2051 |
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A Pair of Maine and Five Additional 19th-Century Silhouettes, American and English, ca 1820-40. First is a painte... |
700 - 800 |
2 Bids
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