Important Fall Estates Auction 2015-11-08 Auction - 145 Price Results - Black Rock Galleries in CT - Page 5
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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Tiffany & Co 18\ Sterling Silver Platter": George III style with simple scalloped edge and line engraving. Dimensions: 18" x 12 1/2" 56 ozt. Condition: Overall light scratches.
0098: Tiffany & Co 18\ Sterling Silver Platter"Est. US$800-US$1,200
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Russian School: "City Plaza" oil on canvas. Signed with monogram lower left. Bearing gallery label on verso. Painting: 18 3/4 x 14 inches. From the Cloverbrook Estate
0099: Russian SchoolEst. US$200-US$300
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Dutch 18th Century Silver Miniature Horse And Carriage: Engraved KP and dated 1769. 3 1/4 inches long. 1.78 ozt.
0100: Dutch 18th Century Silver Miniature Horse And CarriageEst. US$200-US$300
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After Gericault, Ink On Paper: "War Horse " ink on paper. Signed lower left. Framed. Mat cut out: 7 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches. From the Cloverbrook Estate
0101: After Gericault, Ink On PaperEst. US$300-US$500
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Hans Muller (Austrian, 1873 - 1937): Pair of cast bronze classical style sculptures. Condition: Excellent Height: 7 1/2 inches.
0102: Hans Muller (Austrian, 1873 - 1937)Est. US$400-US$600
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August Vanderdonckt (Dutch, Active 1870 - 1890): Oil on wood panel. "Study of Sheep" in a pen with barnyard fowl. Signed and dated 1883 lower corner. In original frame. Painting: 7 x 10 1/4 inches. Label on verso. Condition: In need of
0103: August Vanderdonckt (Dutch, Active 1870 - 1890)Est. US$400-US$600
Symphonion Simplex Player: Made in Germany. Box is faux painted rosewood with "Symphonion Simplex" painted on top in gold gilt with floral detail. "Music box with steel tongues and interchangeable steel music
0104: Symphonion Simplex PlayerEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed
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A. Vine Baldwin Framed Watercolor: Watercolor on paper. "River Landscape" Signed lower left. Painting: 12 x 18 1/2 inches. Gilt frame: 20 3/4 x 27 3/4 inches. Condition: Needs new mat minor losses to frame.
0105: A. Vine Baldwin Framed WatercolorEst. US$200-US$300
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Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Hand Mirror With Native: Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 5 inches. Condition: Some dents along edge around mirror and two on the handle.
0106: Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Hand Mirror With NativeEst. US$300-US$500
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Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Indian Chief Match Safe: Version with chief wearing "Union Jack" medallions. Monogrammed on back "ML." Marked on back above monogram under lid - Sterling 925 Fine with UB stamp. Dimensions: 1 3/4 L x
0107: Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Indian Chief Match SafeEst. US$200-US$300
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Laszlo Neogrady, Hungarian (1896 - 1962): Oil on canvas. Spring landscape mountains flowing into lake in whitewashed carved wood frame. Signed lower left and dated on verso 1956. Bearing stamped inventory number on verso with date.
0108: Laszlo Neogrady, Hungarian (1896 - 1962)Est. US$500-US$800
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After J.F. Herring, Harris Engraver, The British Stud: Framed hand colored engraving of pair of horses Pantaloon and Languish. Dimensions: 28 x 36 1/2 inches. Condition: Very good.
0109: After J.F. Herring, Harris Engraver, The British StudEst. US$200-US$300
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The Business Ledgers Of Joseph Goodwin (1787 - 1819),: The books of various businesses (1787-1819) including Lenox furnace a rum distillary and others. Books include wage sale and equipment references. Four tall 4tos. bound in contemporary calf. One
0110: The Business Ledgers Of Joseph Goodwin (1787 - 1819),Est. US$200-US$300
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Ship's Log From The Brig Of War \Republica\" 1817 -: Of Buenos Aires under the command of L. Goodwin. The log book a tall 4to. bound in vellum and containing a watercolor sketch of the Pan Matanza shoreline Cuba; a pencil drawing of a dolphin and
0111: Ship's Log From The Brig Of War \Republica\" 1817 -Est. US$200-US$300
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17th / 18th Century Oil On Canvas: Scholarly bearded man in formal robe oil on canvas. In gesso and wood frame. Painting: 32 x 27 inches. Frame: 38 1/2 x 34 1/4 inches. Condition: Tear in canvas at gentleman's forehead one corner
0112: 17th / 18th Century Oil On CanvasEst. US$300-US$500
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Louis Icart (French, 1888 - 1950), Aquatint Merchande: Signed in lower right blind stamp in lower left. Flower seller near the Arch de Triumph Paris. Plate: 18 1/2 x 14 inches. Frame: 30 x 25 inches.
0113: Louis Icart (French, 1888 - 1950), Aquatint MerchandeEst. US$400-US$600
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Cartier Sterling Footed Square Platter: Marked "Cartier 925-1000 / Sterling 2433 9 inch" and etched "618" Dimensions: 9 1/4"L x 9 1/4"D x 1"H Condition: Some pitting to silver. 14.435 ozt.
0114: Cartier Sterling Footed Square PlatterEst. US$300-US$500
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Sigmund Walter Hampel (Austrian, 1867 - 1949): Pen and ink on paper "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Elegie." Signed and dated 1937 on bottom center. Drawing: 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Frame: 17 x 13 1/2 inches. Condition: Drawing is perfect
0115: Sigmund Walter Hampel (Austrian, 1867 - 1949)Est. US$600-US$900
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Antique Italian Majolica Charger: Hand-painted scene with cobalt decoration. 16 1/4" long x 2" high. Condition: No chips or losses.
0116: Antique Italian Majolica ChargerEst. US$200-US$300
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17th Century Italian Old Master Sanguine Drawing On: "Cain and Abel " pencil marks at top right and ink mark at lower right well framed. Image: 8 1/4 x 6 inches. Frame: 22 x 19 x 2 1/4 inches.
0117: 17th Century Italian Old Master Sanguine Drawing OnEst. US$300-US$500
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American 19th Century School: Oil on canvas. "Horse and Buggy Study". Signed indistinctly in lower right "Win///" dated 1886. Painting: 17 1/2 x 36 inches. Condition: Needs cleaning heavy losses to frame.
0118: American 19th Century SchoolEst. US$200-US$300
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Engraving Of George Washington (Laugier, 1839): Engraving in very good condition losses to frame. Engraving: 23 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches. Frame: 33 x 26 3/4 inches.
0119: Engraving Of George Washington (Laugier, 1839)Est. US$200-US$300
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18th Century Elizabethan Figural Bell, Mary, Queen Of: Very heavy great quality cast brass having some green patina in the detail. Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 7 inches. Condition: Minor wear consistent with age.
0120: 18th Century Elizabethan Figural Bell, Mary, Queen OfEst. US$200-US$300
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American 19th Century School Oil On Canvas: Oil on canvas "Portrait of a Lady" in riding attire. Unsigned St. Louis ca. 1870. Painting: 29 x 36 inches. Condition: St. Louis colorman's stamp verso. Tears and repairs.
0121: American 19th Century School Oil On CanvasEst. US$300-US$500