Important Fall Estates Auction 2015-11-08 Auction - 145 Price Results - Black Rock Galleries in CT - Page 4
14k Gold, Diamond, Star Sapphire And Ruby EncrustedHenry Stull (Canadian, 1851 - 1913), \The Annual3.93 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Set In Platinum
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Bridgeport, CT, United States
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Important Fall Estates Auction

Harlem's rich historic past meets Cuban art at Black Rock Galleries (BRG) during their Fall Estates Auction taking place on Sunday, November 8 at 1 p.m. BRG is pleased to offer this fine collection of art, estate jewelry, antiques, and decorative arts. Many of the lots offered in this auction come from Harlem's historic Watt-Pinkney family including the estate of Beverley Lopez, great nephew of Archibald Watt and renowned artist in his own right. The Watt family farm and breeding stable was once the largest single property in Harlem and was one of the last to be developed. Auction highlights include: Five magnificent Henry Stull (Canadian, 1851-1913) paintings commissioned by the Watt-Pinkney family who owned much of what is modern day Harlem. The family bred renowned thoroughbred horses including "Maid of Harlem," one of the featured pieces in the offerings. Three pristine Esteban Chartrand (Cuban/American, 1840-1884) oil on wood paintings depicting Cuban landscapes -- all hailing from the estate of artist and descendant of the Watt-Pinkney family, Beverley Lopez A detailed pen, ink, and dry brush sketch, "Dun Gone," by Edward Borein (American, 1873-1945) featuring a cowboy on a bucking horse. Two impressive Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1992) cast native American bronze sculptures. An impressive oil on canvas, measuring 32" by 39.5" attributable to Wifredo Lam (Cuban, 1902-1982) entitled, "Barcelona Harbor" from a private collection of television producer, Pedro Font. Stunning estate jewelry including a 3.93 carat diamond platinum-set engagement ring, a 2 carat marquis diamond ring, and a gold and diamond bracelet. Two military commission documents: A Pinkney appointment to First Lieutenant dated 1802, signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and countersigned by Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War and the other an appointment to Colonel for Ninian Pinkney dated 1821, signed by James Monroe as President.
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Bryant Chapin (American, 1859 - 1927): Oil on canvas. "Still life of Spilled Strawberries" Signed and dated 1912 in lower right. In original carved wood frame. Painting: 13 x 17 inches. Condition: In good estate condition
0074: Bryant Chapin (American, 1859 - 1927)Est. US$1,500-US$2,500
British 20th Century School: Cast bronze memorial bust "Dona Dollina - 1864-1928" wife of Seamus of Strath-Chur Chief of the Clan Ferguson Scotland. Dimensions: 17"L x 11"D x 23"H Condition: In very
0075: British 20th Century SchoolEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed
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French 18th Century Powdered Sugar Caster: Heavy floral reposse surrounding it. Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 9 1/2 inches. 14 ozt. Condition: Small nick to top.
0076: French 18th Century Powdered Sugar CasterEst. US$300-US$500
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Family Photos And Lockets From The Watt / Pinkney: Tin types bearing the inscription "Blake." Enamel and 14K gold hair locket with inscription on verso for Watt & Pinkney. Round hair locket with inscription on verso for Mary Pinkney.
0077: Family Photos And Lockets From The Watt / PinkneyEst. US$200-US$300
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Antique American Wood Gesso And Gilded Picture Frame,: Opening: 24 1/4 x 30 1/4 inches. Outer: 39 1/2 x 44 inches.
0079: Antique American Wood Gesso And Gilded Picture Frame,Est. US$400-US$600
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School Of Crete, 16th-17th Century: Distemper on panel with gilding. "Icon of the Madonna" with saints. Dimensions: 16 x 12 inches. Condition: Moderate wear and losses consistant with age.
0080: School Of Crete, 16th-17th CenturyEst. US$600-US$800
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Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Spoon Lot Dated 1783: A nice lot of Hester Bateman sterling silver spoons consisting of two groups of four tablespoons and two teaspoons. The tablespoons are all dated 1783 and the teaspoons are undated. All of the
0081: Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Spoon Lot Dated 1783Est. US$500-US$800
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Ten George III Tablespoons Dated 1764 Maker T.M: A nice lot of George III tablespoons with a feather edge. Family crest of a lion rampart. 20 ozt.
0082: Ten George III Tablespoons Dated 1764 Maker T.MEst. US$300-US$500
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George III Sterling Mustard Pot By Peter Ann And: Pierced oval body with hinged lid and conforming cobalt liner. Along with a compatible spoon (20th century). Spoon: 3 1/2 inches. Mustard pot: 4 x 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches. Condition: Light surface
0084: George III Sterling Mustard Pot By Peter Ann AndEst. US$200-US$300
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Auguste Friedrich Hose, Trompe L'oeil Ink And Sanguine: Black and sanguine ink on paper. "Trompe L'oeil" faux engraving of a stack of old master prints. Dated 1771 Heidelberg. Surrounded in black and gold stripes ivory mat and gilded frame.
0085: Auguste Friedrich Hose, Trompe L'oeil Ink And SanguineEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Bradley And Hubbard Baroque Style Kerosene Lamp: Red copper body with applied silver plate decoration duplex burners. Dimensions: 11"L x 17"H Shade: 9 1/2" diameter. Condition: Good
0086: Bradley And Hubbard Baroque Style Kerosene LampEst. US$200-US$300
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14K Gold And Diamond Starburst Ring Size 7 1/2: 4.2 dwt gross weight
0087: 14K Gold And Diamond Starburst Ring Size 7 1/2Est. US$300-US$500
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John Francis Murphy (American, 1853 - 1921): Landscape oil on canvas. Hillside with single tree to the left in warm green and yellow tones with red and brown accents. Signed lower left. Painting: 16 x 20 inches. Frame: 20 1/2 x 24 1/2
0088: John Francis Murphy (American, 1853 - 1921)Est. US$600-US$1,000
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Titi Livii Patavini, Romanae Historiae Ca. 1578: folio Johannem & Sigismundum Feyerbendt Rome 1578 1073 pp. engraved titled page in full period blind-stamped vellum. Dimensions: 10"L x 4 1/4"D x 15"H Condition: The title
0089: Titi Livii Patavini, Romanae Historiae Ca. 1578Est. US$300-US$500
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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Sugar And Creamer With: Classic George III style sugar and creamer (8.7 ozt. total) along with a compatible Tiffany & Co scalloped tray (9 3/4" long 10 ozt.). 18.7 total ozt. Condition: Minor light scratches.
0090: Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Sugar And Creamer WithEst. US$250-US$400
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Lakota Sioux \T\" Form Catlinite Pipe Bowl With: Mounted on a carved wooden stem with feather decoration. Pencil signed "Chief Standing Bear." Length: 21 1/2 inches. Condition: Bowl and stem with signs of use. A checking crack to the
0091: Lakota Sioux \T\" Form Catlinite Pipe Bowl WithEst. US$300-US$500
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Continental 19th Century School: "Field with Pond" at sunset. Oil on canvas. Signed indistinctly lower right. Painting: 25 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches. From the Cloverbrook Estate
0092: Continental 19th Century SchoolEst. US$200-US$300
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow signed 1st Ed. The Golden: First edition of "The Golden Legend" published in Boston: Ticknor Reed and Fields M DCCC LI. Upon an inquiry about a piece of earlier work Longfellow sent this first edition book with
0093: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow signed 1st Ed. The GoldenEst. US$300-US$500
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Orrin Sheldon Parsons (American, 1866 - 1943): Portrait of Mary Pinkney. Oil on canvas. Painting: 26 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches. Frame: 41 x 35 inches. In good condition. Mary Pinkney step-daughter of Archibald Watt (major real estate mogul in the
0094: Orrin Sheldon Parsons (American, 1866 - 1943)Est. US$400-US$600
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Antique American Shadow Box Carving, Ca. 1850 - 1870: Dimensions: 28 1/2"L x 27 3/4"H Condition: It's missing carved wood leaves around the frame otherwise good condition.
0095: Antique American Shadow Box Carving, Ca. 1850 - 1870Est. US$200-US$300
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18K Gold And Diamond Ring Size 5 1/2: 8.8 gross dwt
0096: 18K Gold And Diamond Ring Size 5 1/2Est. US$200-US$300
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Early Italian Old Master Sanguine Drawing On Paper In: Bearded robed elder. Linen fillet and wide mahogany frame. Sight: 8 x 4 3/4 inches. Frame: 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Condition: Some water damage to paper.
0097: Early Italian Old Master Sanguine Drawing On Paper InEst. US$300-US$500