June 9 Fine Art, Antiques & Ephemera 2007-06-09 Auction - 101 Price Results - ROYKA'S in MA
8: Group of Letters signed by J.D. Salinger2: Large Louis Riche Bronze German Shepherds5: The Herball by John Gerarde 1597
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Lunenburg, MA, United States
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June 9 Fine Art, Antiques & Ephemera

Fine Art, Antiques & Ephemera including Americana, Folk Art and Ephemera featuring Wharton Esherick, Ben Shahn, Louis Riche, J.D. Salinger & art pottery.
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19th Century Portrait of a Dog: 19th century portrait of a dog, original frame, frame label for William Eberle, Art Store, Bronx, N.Y., canvas ht. 12, wd. 16, unsigned
0001: 19th Century Portrait of a DogEst. $800-$1,200
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Large Louis Riche Bronze German Shepherds: Large Louis Riche Bronze of German Shepherds, beautiful patina, foundry mark for Colin, Paris, ht. 20 1/2, wd. 23 1/2 inches, depth 11 inches. Riche was born in Paris, France in 1877 and exhibited at
0002: Large Louis Riche Bronze German ShepherdsEst. $8,000-$12,000
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J. B. Stetson Fly Fishing Painting Cowboy Hat Fame: J. B. Stetson Fly fishing Painting, oil on canvas, dated 1904, ht. 7, wd. 12, original frame ht. 9 1/2, wd. 14 1/2 inches, some paint loss. J.B. Stetson is the founder of the Stetson Cowboy Hat
0003: J. B. Stetson Fly Fishing Painting Cowboy Hat FameEst. $800-$1,200
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Watercolor of Fishing Scene Gruppe: Watercolor of Fishing Scene, unsigned, back says "Emile Gruppe, Rockport, Aiden Kenny, Loew's Jersey City",sight size height 16, wd. 20, crudely taped to matting
0004: Watercolor of Fishing Scene GruppeEst. $300-$500
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The Herball by John Gerarde 1597: The Herball or The Generall Historie of Plantes by John Gerarde, printed 1597, The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes, imprinted at London by John Norton 1597, uncolored, overall size ht. 12 3/4
0005: The Herball by John Gerarde 1597Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Thomas Moran Lithograph by Prang 1875: Original Lithograph The Mosquito Trail, Rocky Mountains of Colorado by Thomas Moran, 1875, copyright by L. Prang & Co., 1875, ht. 10, wd. 14 1/4 inches, small loss to bottom left corner
0006: Thomas Moran Lithograph by Prang 1875Est. $300-$500
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Group of Letters signed by J.D. Salinger: Group of Three Letters and Two Covers signed by J. D. Salinger (April 20, 93, July 9/93 and July 10, 93)Letters reference fire at home. Two signed Jerome and the other signed J.D.S. Provenance:
0008: Group of Letters signed by J.D. SalingerEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Important WWII Corresdences incl. Winson Churchill: Important Group of Correspondences regarding build up of World War II during the 1930's including White House letters and invitations, Department of State, Secretary of Defense and correspondence
0009: Important WWII Corresdences incl. Winson ChurchillEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Writing Instrument made from Rail Split by Lincoln: Writing Instrument / Envelope opener made from a rail split by Abraham Lincoln descended through Governor of Massachusetts Bullock including cabinet cards of Lincoln and Gov. Alexander Bullock.
0009A: Writing Instrument made from Rail Split by LincolnEst. $800-$1,200
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Rare John Marin Portfolio with Signed Etching: Rare John Marin Drawings & Watercolors, 1950, (only 125 sets made), The Twin Editions, New York, includes rare etching The Lobster Fisherman, 1948, 61/125, signed lower right John Marin, signed lower
0010: Rare John Marin Portfolio with Signed EtchingEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Wharton Esherick Of A Great City Woodblock Print: Of A Great City Woodblock Print, Wharton Esherick, 1928, signed in pencil "W.E. MCM XXVII, Theodore Dreiser "Of A Great City", signed below in ink "To my choice of Evil Spirits, Calvin Bridges -No
0011: Wharton Esherick Of A Great City Woodblock PrintEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Original Custer's Last Fight 1896 Poster: An original 1896 Anheuser Busch poster of Custer's Last Fight, original oak frame with advertising, entered according to Act of Congress by Adolphus Busch, March 30, 1896, "The Original Painting has
0012: Original Custer's Last Fight 1896 PosterEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Portrait of a Lady Oil on Canvas Onofrio Martinelli: Portrait of a Lady with Hat, attribued to Onofrio Martinelli, Italian, c.1940, unsigned, oil on board, marked on back "Martinelli", ht. 23 3/4, wd. 20, original frame says "Made in Sweden",
0013: Portrait of a Lady Oil on Canvas Onofrio MartinelliEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Early Portrait of Girl with Dog Trow Family Vermont: Early Portrait of a Girl with Dog, original frame, unsigned, canvas ht. 27, wd. 22 inches, minor hole near center and small scratches, frame ht. 31, wd. 26 3/4 inches. Provenance: through
0014: Early Portrait of Girl with Dog Trow Family VermontEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Early Miniature Pennsylvania Folk Art Domed Top Box: Early Domned Top Box, portrait of a Lady eminating from a vase with flowers, old paint, ht. 11, wd. 22 1/2, depth 12 inches. Provenance: Descended in a Maine family who owned a Wells Fargo Stage
0015: Early Miniature Pennsylvania Folk Art Domed Top BoxEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Early American Blanket Chest: Early American Blanket Chest, shows old blue paint, descended in the Trow family, Vermont, imperfections to feet, ht. 19 1/4, wd. 37 1/2, dp. 15 1/2 inches.
0016: Early American Blanket ChestEst. $800-$1,200
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Folk Art Gaming Wheel: Folk Art Gaming Wheel, double sided, old paint, diameter 22 inches
0017: Folk Art Gaming WheelEst. $300-$500
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Early Doorstop: Early Doorstop, original paint, ht. 6, wd. 5 1/2 inches
0018: Early DoorstopEst. $200-$300
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Green Glass Vessel with Schoolhouse: Green Glass Vessel with School House, blown, some wear to base, green tint, ht. 6 1/2, diam. 4 inches
0019: Green Glass Vessel with SchoolhouseEst. $100-$200
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Three Shaker Oval Boxes: Three Shaker Oval Boxes, largest ht. 4, wd. 10 1/2, ht. 2 1/4, wd. 6, ht. 1, wd. 2 1/2 inches
0020: Three Shaker Oval BoxesEst. $300-$500
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Folk Art Coconut Shell Hawaii Purse: An unusual folk art purse made from cocunut shells, star on top, family story is this was made in Hawaii and purchased from an artist in Hawaii in the 1900's.
0021: Folk Art Coconut Shell Hawaii PurseEst. $100-$200
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Group Four Paper Lithograph Houses: Group Four Paper Lithograph Houses, circa 1870, collapsable cardboard, ht. 6, wd. 5 3/4 inches, minor wear
0022: Group Four Paper Lithograph HousesEst. $200-$300