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Adirondack Mosaic & Birch Writing Desk and Chair

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Potsdam, NY, United States

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This year's auction presents one of the most significant offerings of Adirondack furnishings to reach the market in recent years. The remarkable Whitney/Vanderbilt Collection from historic Whitney Park. The collection features original Great Camp furnishings, guideboats, and decorative arts from one of the Adirondacks' most legendary private estates. Whitney Park, established by financier William C. Whitney in the late 19th century and later stewarded by the Whitney and Vanderbilt families, has long been regarded as one of the most iconic and historically important estates in the Adirondacks.

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Adirondack Mosaic & Birch Writing Desk and Chair: Crafted by renowned Adirondack furniture maker Tom Benware in 2000, this exceptional desk exemplifies the finest traditions of Adirondack rustic craftsmanship. The piece was awarded Best of Show at

0001: Adirondack Mosaic & Birch Writing Desk and Chair

Est.

$7,500

$15,000

$10

(1 bid)

Black Forest Standing Bear Stand: Circa 1890, glass eyes, excellent detail, 42" tall. From Camp Deerlands, Whitney Park.

0002: Black Forest Standing Bear Stand

Est.

$2,000

$4,000

$20

(2 bids)

Old Hickory Chair Co. Settee: Desirable model, original weaving and finish, in very good condition with one small break in weaving as shown in photo, branded Old Hickory Chair Co. Circa 1930s. From Camp Togus, Whitney Park. 54" x

0003: Old Hickory Chair Co. Settee

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

$10

(1 bid)

Pair of Old Hickory Stands with Woven Sides: branded Old Hickory, weaving in good condition, clean and in very good condition. From Camp Togus, Whitney Park. 16" x 16" x 30". Magazine Stands No. 239. Circa 1930

0004: Pair of Old Hickory Stands with Woven Sides

Est.

$500

$1,000

$20

(2 bids)

Lawrence C. Irving Trout Carving on Painted Plaque: Lawrence C. Irving (1919-1998) Winthrop, Maine. Fish is 21 inches long, carved out of wood and in excellent condition. Wooden oval plaque is 29" x 12".

0005: Lawrence C. Irving Trout Carving on Painted Plaque

Est.

$500

$1,000

$10

Barney Bellinger Adirondack Wall Shelf: with hand painted trout made by Barney Bellinger, Sampson Bog Studios. From Camp Deerlands, Whitney Park. 24" wide x 12" tall x 9" deep. Circa 2000.

0006: Barney Bellinger Adirondack Wall Shelf

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

$10

(1 bid)

Navajo Hand Woven Southwestern Rug: A finely handwoven Navajo rug featuring a bold geometric design executed in classic Southwestern colors of deep red, black, ivory, taupe, and gray. The striking central diamond motif is framed by a

0007: Navajo Hand Woven Southwestern Rug

Est.

$500

$1,000

$10

(1 bid)

Old Hickory Wood Basket Model 243: circa 1930. Branded Old Hickory. 22" x 18" x 15.5". Finish and weaving are both in very good condition. From Camp Togus, Whitney Park.

0008: Old Hickory Wood Basket Model 243

Est.

$250

$500

$10

Wayne McLoughlin Oil Painting of Fly Fisherman: oil on board painting in a custom oak frame. Circa 2003. From Camp Togus, Whitney Park. 20" x 43.5".

0009: Wayne McLoughlin Oil Painting of Fly Fisherman

Est.

$2,500

$5,000

$10

Martin 15 1/2' Adirondack Guideboat: Natural finish inside and out. Red cedar sheer streak and alternating red cedar and pine decks. Brass oar locks. 39" wide. Good usable condition. Includes a pair of 94" guideboat oars. From Whitney

0010: Martin 15 1/2' Adirondack Guideboat

Est.

$6,000

$12,000

$10

Martin 15 1/2' Adirondack Guideboat: Natural finish, inside and out, attractive boat in good usable condition, 39.5" wide, brass oar lock, 94" guideboat oars. Stenciled G8 from Whitney Park, Adirondacks.

0011: Martin 15 1/2' Adirondack Guideboat

Est.

$6,000

$12,000

$10

Adirondack Smooth Skin Canoe: Attributed to Moody from Saranac Lake. Early 1900s. Made of cedar. 14.5' long. 31" wide. Caned seats, natural finish inside and out. Good usable condition. From Whitney Park, Adirondacks.

0012: Adirondack Smooth Skin Canoe

Est.

$1,500

$3,000

$10

William C. Whitney's Engraved Cane / Log Scale: Engraved "William C. Whitney From Gerald". 35.5" long. An exceptionally rare log scaling cane belonging to William C. Whitney, founder of Whitney Park in the Adirondacks. Established in 1897, Whitney

0013: William C. Whitney's Engraved Cane / Log Scale

Est.

$300

$600

$90

(3 bids)

Whitney's Copy of Township 34 by Harold Hochschild: 1952. Book is in excellent shape, original slip cover is in poor condition. Book #152/600

0014: Whitney's Copy of Township 34 by Harold Hochschild

Est.

$500

$1,000

$10

(1 bid)

Tiffany Studios Blown Grapevine Desk Lamp: Counter balance lamp with a green blown out glass shade. Base signed and numbered 417. 6.25" diameter shade. Glass is in excellent condition, very good patina, working condition.

0015: Tiffany Studios Blown Grapevine Desk Lamp

Est.

$8,000

$12,000

$10

Art Nouveau Figural Lamp: bronze finished sculpture of lady holding 2 flowers. On a marble base, working condition, from a home on Lake George, missing one leaf and damage to leaf stem. 30" tall.

0016: Art Nouveau Figural Lamp

Est.

$300

$600

$10

Joe E. Neale Fishing Creel w/ Hand Painted Trout: Woolwich, Maine. Finely made, hand painted canvas and birch bark, excellent condition, original label. 14.5" wide. Investment quality creel by one of the best contemporary makers.

0017: Joe E. Neale Fishing Creel w/ Hand Painted Trout

Est.

$600

$1,200

$10

(1 bid)

Wool Oriental Room Size Rug - 9' x 12': From a home on Sacandaga Lake. Overall clean and in good condition.

0018: Wool Oriental Room Size Rug - 9' x 12'

Est.

$500

$1,000

$10

Pair of Indiana Hickory Signed Arm Chairs: both solid and in good condition with some wear to seats. Total height 36.5", seat height is 17". Both with original labels. From Camp Togus, Whitney Park.

0019: Pair of Indiana Hickory Signed Arm Chairs

Est.

$250

$500

$10

Fabulous Moose & Deer Antler Chair: from the late 1800s. It is sturdy and very well made. 38" tall x 34" deep x 37" wide.

0020: Fabulous Moose & Deer Antler Chair

Est.

$1,500

$3,000

$10

Adirondack Oil Painting - Unsigned: From the late 1800s. Overall size 13" x 19"

0021: Adirondack Oil Painting - Unsigned

Est.

$250

$500

$10

2 Adirondack Books - Inscribed to C.V. Whitney: From Deerlands, Whitney Park. One from his neighbor, Edward Litchfield, Litchfield Park.

0022: 2 Adirondack Books - Inscribed to C.V. Whitney

Est.

$100

$200

$10

(1 bid)

Navajo Rug: geometric design, excellent colors, very good condition. 36" x 56". From the Estate of Artist Robert Sleicher.

0023: Navajo Rug

Est.

$300

$600

$10

(1 bid)

Old Hickory Branded Coat Tree: sturdy and in good condition. 6' Tall. From Camp Togus, Whitney Park.

0024: Old Hickory Branded Coat Tree

Est.

$200

$400

$10

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