August Americana 2022-08-13 Auction - 262 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA - Page 9
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Manuscript Journal of the Yacht Cleopatra's Barge on a Voyage of Pleasure, Vol. I, March 30, 1817 toSamuel McIntire Two-sided Carved and Painted George Washington Profile Portrait Plaque, Salem,Montague J. Dawson (British, 1890-1973), Sweeping Along, Signed "Montague Dawson" l.l., titled on
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Marlborough, MA, United States
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August Americana

Bonhams Skinner

Bonhams Skinner

Skinner's August Americana auction features an interesting selection of fine and historic antiques for the discriminating collector including a rare relief-carved double-sided portrait of General George Washington by Samuel Macintire; a late 18th century painted Phrygian or Liberty Cap originally mounted on a pole symbolizing American freedom; a collection of brightly colored and well preserved 17th and 18th century English needlework pictures; a collection of fine Liverpool jugs including a rare ?Success to the crooked by interesting town of Boston? jug, and several commemorating George Washington; two Andrew Clemens sand bottles; an assortment of export porcelain and Chinese and Indian export silver; fine maritime paintings by Montague Dawson and other artists; and the original manuscript journal Cleopatra?s Barge On A Voyage Of Pleasure documenting the 1817 voyage of George Crowninshield?s famous yacht considered to be the earliest grand pleasure yacht built in America. In addition, a selection of 19th century American folk portraiture and landscapes, miniature portraits, and painted wood boxes round out the live sale.
Auction Curator:
Stephen L. Fletcher
Stephen L. Fletcher
Executive Vice President | American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Silk and Metallic Thread Stumpwork Panel, 17th century, with red, blue, yellow, and green flowers: Silk and Metallic Thread Stumpwork Panel, 17th century, with red, blue, yellow, and green flowers and leaves, with metallic thread stems and border, in a modern frame, ht. 13, wd. 15 in.
0193: Silk and Metallic Thread Stumpwork Panel, 17th century, with red, blue, yellow, and green flowersEst.
$200
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$250
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Pair of Human Hair Needle Lace Worked Pictures, England, mid-17th century, one depicting a: Pair of Human Hair Needle Lace Worked Pictures, England, mid-17th century, one depicting a shepherdess with staff wearing pastoral garb with trees and three sheep in the background; the other
0194: Pair of Human Hair Needle Lace Worked Pictures, England, mid-17th century, one depicting aEst.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Silk Needlework Portrait of Charles II and Catherine, England, c. 1675, thee figures framed in ovals: Silk Needlework Portrait of Charles II and Catherine, England, c. 1675, thee figures framed in ovals below a tree and a bird perched on a branch, in a 17th century-style frame, ht. 7, wd. 8 1/2 in.
0195: Silk Needlework Portrait of Charles II and Catherine, England, c. 1675, thee figures framed in ovalsEst.
$800
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$1,200
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Needlework Memorial Portrait of Charles II, England, late 17th century, finely stitched, depicting: Needlework Memorial Portrait of Charles II, England, late 17th century, finely stitched, depicting Charles II seated with a blue banner behind noting his birth, coronation, and death dates, in a 17th
0196: Needlework Memorial Portrait of Charles II, England, late 17th century, finely stitched, depictingEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
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Lacework Panel Possibly of William and Mary, England, late 17th century, the central man and woman: Lacework Panel Possibly of William and Mary, England, late 17th century, the central man and woman holding a heart below a crown flanked by angels within a background with birds and meandering vine
0197: Lacework Panel Possibly of William and Mary, England, late 17th century, the central man and womanEst.
$700
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$900
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Unfinished William and Mary Needlework Portrait Picture, England, late 17th century, stitched in: Unfinished William and Mary Needlework Portrait Picture, England, late 17th century, stitched in worsted work on a linen background, ht. 6, wd. 8 in. Provenance: Duchess of Devonshire Sale,
0198: Unfinished William and Mary Needlework Portrait Picture, England, late 17th century, stitched inEst.
$300
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$500
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Needlework Picture of a Man and Woman Near a Well, England, c. 1690, finely stitched with a man and: Needlework Picture of a Man and Woman Near a Well, England, c. 1690, finely stitched with a man and woman adjacent to a well with a castle and a tent in the background surrounded by birds,
0199: Needlework Picture of a Man and Woman Near a Well, England, c. 1690, finely stitched with a man andEst.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Needlework Picture of a Lady and Gentleman, England, c. late 17th century, finely stitched, the: Needlework Picture of a Lady and Gentleman, England, c. late 17th century, finely stitched, the figures within a scene with trees, flowers, birds, animals, and a castle, against a silver thread
0200: Needlework Picture of a Lady and Gentleman, England, c. late 17th century, finely stitched, theEst.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Oval Silk Needlework Picture of a Nobleman, 17th century, the man with a ruffled collar and jacket,: Oval Silk Needlework Picture of a Nobleman, 17th century, the man with a ruffled collar and jacket, in a carved frame, ht. 16, wd. 13 in.
0201: Oval Silk Needlework Picture of a Nobleman, 17th century, the man with a ruffled collar and jacket,Est.
$500
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$700
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Oval Beadwork Picture of a Lady in an Elaborate Gown, England, mid-17th century, the gown, and: Oval Beadwork Picture of a Lady in an Elaborate Gown, England, mid-17th century, the gown, and flowers in glass bead stumpwork, with glass bead house and sun, in a later molded frame, ht. 17 1/2, wd.
0202: Oval Beadwork Picture of a Lady in an Elaborate Gown, England, mid-17th century, the gown, andEst.
$800
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$1,200
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Needlework Armorial Crest, 18th century, worsted wool threads on a linen backing, ht. 15, wd. 14 in.: Needlework Armorial Crest, 18th century, worsted wool threads on a linen backing, ht. 15, wd. 14 in.
0203: Needlework Armorial Crest, 18th century, worsted wool threads on a linen backing, ht. 15, wd. 14 in.Est.
$400
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$600
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Silkwork Armorial Picture, 18th century, the central armorial device below the initials "D" and "K": Silkwork Armorial Picture, 18th century, the central armorial device below the initials "D" and "K" within a wreath flanked by angels against a red silk background, in a period molded black-painted
0204: Silkwork Armorial Picture, 18th century, the central armorial device below the initials "D" and "K"Est.
$400
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$600
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Carved, Painted, and Needlework Box, 18th century, the box with red and gilt decoration, and paw: Carved, Painted, and Needlework Box, 18th century, the box with red and gilt decoration, and paw feet, the top and sides with flame-stich embroidery and metallic trim, ht. 4 1/2, wd.13, dp. 10 in.
0205: Carved, Painted, and Needlework Box, 18th century, the box with red and gilt decoration, and pawEst.
$400
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$600
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Chinese Export Silver Ewer, Leeching, worked in Guangdong, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, mid-19th: Chinese Export Silver Ewer, Leeching, worked in Guangdong, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, mid-19th century, the hinged lid covering a gilt interior, the exterior with repousse grape and grapevine
0206: Chinese Export Silver Ewer, Leeching, worked in Guangdong, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, mid-19thEst.
$600
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$800
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Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box, 19th century, the exterior with ribbed decoration, the inside of: Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box, 19th century, the exterior with ribbed decoration, the inside of the lid marked "CHUNG CHEO---,) wd. 2 5/8 in., approx. 2.2 troy oz.
0207: Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box, 19th century, the exterior with ribbed decoration, the inside ofEst.
$200
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$250
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Chinese Export Silver Gilt Vinaigrette and Case, mid-19th century, the exterior with engine-engraved: Chinese Export Silver Gilt Vinaigrette and Case, mid-19th century, the exterior with engine-engraved surface opening to a scrolling floral pierced screen opening to a compartment below with sponge
0208: Chinese Export Silver Gilt Vinaigrette and Case, mid-19th century, the exterior with engine-engravedEst.
$200
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$250
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Chinese Export Silver Inkwell, Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, late 19th century, the square box with: Chinese Export Silver Inkwell, Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, late 19th century, the square box with repousse panels, round hinged lid covering silver ink pan, the lid monogramed "MCS," the underside of
0209: Chinese Export Silver Inkwell, Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, late 19th century, the square box withEst.
$200
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$250
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Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box, late 19th/early 20th century, the lid and body finely decorated: Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box, late 19th/early 20th century, the lid and body finely decorated with repousse flower, exotic bird, and squirrel motif, the underside with character mark, ht. 3/4,
0210: Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box, late 19th/early 20th century, the lid and body finely decoratedEst.
$400
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$600
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Chinese Silver Cricket or Incense Box, 19th century, rectangular box with pierced an elaborately: Chinese Silver Cricket or Incense Box, 19th century, rectangular box with pierced an elaborately chased lid depicting exotic animals and birds in a foliated background, the underside with character
0211: Chinese Silver Cricket or Incense Box, 19th century, rectangular box with pierced an elaboratelyEst.
$300
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$500
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Chinese Export Silver Mug, early 19th century, tapering sides with sets of decorative banding at the: Chinese Export Silver Mug, early 19th century, tapering sides with sets of decorative banding at the top and bottom, molded handle, the inside gilded, the underside marked "WE/WE/WC" in a sunken
0212: Chinese Export Silver Mug, early 19th century, tapering sides with sets of decorative banding at theEst.
$400
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$600
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Chinese Export Silver Mug, early 19th century, tapering sides with ring decoration at the top and: Chinese Export Silver Mug, early 19th century, tapering sides with ring decoration at the top and bottom, gilded interior, the front engraved "Jane Proctor/Let innocence O' Jane be thine/And peace
0213: Chinese Export Silver Mug, early 19th century, tapering sides with ring decoration at the top andEst.
$200
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$250
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Chinese Export Silver Nutmeg Grater, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, cylindrical body and: Chinese Export Silver Nutmeg Grater, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, cylindrical body and friction fit lid decorated with grapes and leaves, the top covering the grating surface, the friction
0214: Chinese Export Silver Nutmeg Grater, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, cylindrical body andEst.
$400
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$600
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Two Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrettes, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, with repousse: Two Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrettes, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, with repousse landscape scenes on the exterior, the gilded interior with pierced and floral engraved cover over space
0215: Two Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrettes, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, with repousseEst.
$400
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$600
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Chinese Export Silver Beaker, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, plain tapering sides with molded: Chinese Export Silver Beaker, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, plain tapering sides with molded rim, the underside marked "W," quadruped mark, crowned leopard, and bust, ht. 4 in., approx. 5.7
0216: Chinese Export Silver Beaker, Wong Shing, Canton, mid-19th century, plain tapering sides with moldedEst.
$300
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$500