Canadiana & Decorative Arts

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New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada

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Canadiana & Decorative Arts

Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.

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An exciting offering of fresh-to-the-market Canadiana antiques. Folk art and decorative art from the late 19th Century through to the 1970s featuring the Alan Emerson Collection. This sale features an impressive lineup of estate-fresh Canadian art by Maud Lewis, Joseph Swift, J.J. Kenyon, Homer Watson and many others. In the Canadiana category we feature stoneware and pottery, fruit jars, furniture, oil lamps, trade signs, quilts and folk art. Included is an impressive c.1900 folk art circus parade from the original Cornwall family estate. Highlights in the decorative arts section include majolica art pottery, figural silverplate, chicago school lamps and the long-awaited Jack Reingold Collection of cold-painted "naughty" bronzes. Overall, this sale is a Canadian milestone not to be missed.

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David Lynch Schooner Portrait: Oil on canvas portrait of a twin-masted schooner with the name "David Lynch" on the pennant. Presented in a period mahogany frame with gilt liner. From the Alan Emerson Collection. Ex. Marty Osler

0145: David Lynch Schooner PortraitEst. CA$500-CA$800

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George Morland (British, 1763-1804) Sketches: These drawings are typical and whimsical of Morland's spirit and style. Some discolouration to the paper but the drawings and writing are quite clear. George Morland. Paper. Britain. Late 18th

0146: George Morland (British, 1763-1804) SketchesEst. CA$200-CA$300

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George Morland (British, 1763-1804) Oil on Canvas: A typical well-executed genre scene with farm animals, dwelling and family figures. The surface has fine craquelure that is quite stable and typical of a piece of this age. There are two small

0147: George Morland (British, 1763-1804) Oil on CanvasEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500

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After John Constable (English 1776-1837) Oil on Canvas: A typical landscape in the style of late 18th/early 19th century. Much interest depicted with harvesting, windmill and a town with church spire. Good condition. There is a frame spacer that has come

0148: After John Constable (English 1776-1837) Oil on CanvasEst. CA$500-CA$750

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Folky Painting of Erie Canal by Dodge: Naive landscape painting depicting a river scene with wooden bridge. Unsigned. In mid-19th century gilt frame. Oil on canvas laid to wooden backing. The name "Helen L. Dodge" is pencilled on the

0149: Folky Painting of Erie Canal by DodgeEst. CA$600-CA$900

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John Claude Whale (Canadian, 1852-1905) Oil on Canvas: Detailed painting of a female artist sketching by the mill race by John Claude Whale (1852-1905). This is a fine example of 19th century Canadian genre that artists felt driven to capture. Excellent

0150: John Claude Whale (Canadian, 1852-1905) Oil on CanvasEst. CA$900-CA$1,200

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Homer Ransford Watson (Canadian, 1855-1936) Oil on Canvas: This is a typical painting by Watson with a scene looking out through an opening of mature trees at what is most likely the Grand River. It also appears that Watson's taste for elements shows the

0151: Homer Ransford Watson (Canadian, 1855-1936) Oil on CanvasEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500

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Homer Ransford Watson (Canadian, 1855-1936) Oil on Canvas: Winter scene with typical country house of the locale. Titled, 'Outskirts of Hespeler'. Excellent condition. Homer Watson. Signed: "HOMER WATSON" lower left corner. Oil paint on board. Canadian.

0152: Homer Ransford Watson (Canadian, 1855-1936) Oil on CanvasEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500

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Table Lamp with Nude Figures: A very attractive early 20th century verdigris patinated figural table lamp. The lamp in the form of a pair of twin nude female figures kneeling with arms outstretched while supporting a molded,

0153: Table Lamp with Nude FiguresEst. CA$900-CA$1,200

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Daum Nancy Figural Desk Lamp: A very good and amusing early 20th century verdigris patinated bronze figural table lamp. The base modelled showing a highly stylized, panelled figure of a squirrel sitting on its haunches in front

0154: Daum Nancy Figural Desk LampEst. CA$2,500-CA$3,500

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Cincinnati Iron Works, Hydrangea Shade & Finial: Includes correct cap, finial and base fitter. One cracked mosaic glass panel. The shade is slightly loose at the collar and will require repair to be fitted securely to a base. Leaded glass shade.

0155: Cincinnati Iron Works, Hydrangea Shade & FinialEst. CA$500-CA$700

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Pairpoint Mfg Co. Table Lamp: Features a cased glass art nouveau "peacock eye" pattern dome shade by Emeralite. The shade ring was added to the base to accommodate the Emeralite dome shade. Base by pairpoint, period-correct shade

0156: Pairpoint Mfg Co. Table LampEst. CA$600-CA$900

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Moe Bridges Birds of Paradise Lamp: Features a two-handled urn form base. The birds of paradise shade features brightly coloured tropical foliage and butterflies. The birds of paradise lamp is featured on the front cover of â€œMoe

0157: Moe Bridges Birds of Paradise LampEst. CA$900-CA$1,200

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Lamb Bros & Greene Geometric Mosaic Table Lamp: Requires one chain pull. Lamb Brothers & Greene, Nappanee, Indiana. Mosaic glass shade on cast metal base. American. c1920. 21.25" H x 16" Diameter. CODE-LAM

0158: Lamb Bros & Greene Geometric Mosaic Table LampEst. CA$700-CA$900

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Mid-Century Calla Lily Desk Lamp: Gooseneck lamp can be used in full upright position or can be positioned for reading or spot illumination. Ideal for over the bed as each lamp bends to the required position and gives off excellent

0159: Mid-Century Calla Lily Desk LampEst. CA$400-CA$500

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Contemporary Mosaic Glass Table Lamp: A replica of a Tiffany base and shade. The shade is Nasturtium pattern. A break through the lower base has been repaired. Bronze base, leaded glass shade. American. c1980. 27.25" H x 22" Diameter.

0160: Contemporary Mosaic Glass Table LampEst. CA$600-CA$800

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Unique Art Glass Co., Apple Blossom Table Lamp: Apple Blossom table lamp (See page 74, "Mosaic Shades Vol II" by Paul Crist). Retains correct "Saturn" socket cluster and heat cap. Requires one acorn chain pull. The Unique Art Glass and Metal

0161: Unique Art Glass Co., Apple Blossom Table LampEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000

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Gorham Mosaic Table Lamp: Featuring a grapes pattern that carries through to the shade from the base. Gorham Mfg Co., New York. Polished brass base. American. c1910. 19" H x 15" Diameter. CODE-LAM

0162: Gorham Mosaic Table LampEst. CA$800-CA$1,200

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Tiffany Style Pond Lily Table Lamp Base: Includes correct heat cap. Retains one of three chain pulls. Toned bronze with a light verdigris surface. Base stamped, "Tiffany Studios New York 345". Bronze. American. c1980. 28.25" H x 11.5"

0163: Tiffany Style Pond Lily Table Lamp BaseEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table Lamp: Tiffany's first commercially produced lamps date from around 1898, though some examples were exhibited at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. The company remained in business until 1928. On a period

0164: Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table LampEst. CA$8,000-CA$12,000

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1865 Survey of Caledon Village: Original plan for part of the village of Charleston in the township of Caledon. Today it is the northwest corner of highways 10 and 24 in the village of Caledon. Hand drawn, ink on paper in period

0165: 1865 Survey of Caledon VillageEst. CA$200-CA$300

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1808 Maritimes Map: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving, issued in John Caryâ€™s New Universal Atlas (London, 1808), showing Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. Matted in handsome

0166: 1808 Maritimes MapEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Jacob van der Schley Engraved Maps: A collection of Jacob van der Schley engraved maps likely from a Dutch publication of a French work: Antoine PrÃ©vostâ€™s "Histoire gÃ©nÃ©rale des voyages”. Cours de la Riviere de

0167: Jacob van der Schley Engraved MapsEst. CA$200-CA$300

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The Absent-Minded Beggar Map: An uncommon cloth map of South Africa, featuring lyrics to Rudyard Kipling's patriotic poem The Absent-Minded Beggar, set to music by Arthur Sullivan. Kipling wrote the poem in 1899 to raise funds

0168: The Absent-Minded Beggar MapEst. CA$200-CA$300

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