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Nathaniel Lakeman's portrait of a ‘Young Woman' is dated 1822. It has a 2,000-$4,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Stephenson's Auction.

Beautiful women to highlight Stephenson’s Auction, Oct. 16

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf

Nathaniel Lakeman's portrait of a ‘Young Woman' is dated 1822. It has a 2,000-$4,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Stephenson's Auction.
Nathaniel Lakeman’s portrait of a ‘Young Woman’ is dated 1822. It has a 2,000-$4,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Stephenson’s Auction.
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – Stephenson’s Auction will feature dozens of beautiful women in their sale Oct. 16, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Many are of the Royal Doulton variety – a collection or more than 50 ceramic figurines – in addition to a bronze sculpture of Cleopatra and a folk art portrait of a woman painted in 1822 by Nathaniel Lakeman. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

The Lakeman portrait measures 25 by 22 inches and bears a plaque that reads simply, “Young Woman.” A partial New York label specifies that the painting was part of the Wilde Collection, Cambridge, Mass. and Isabel Carlton Wilde Collection of Early American Folk Art. It has a $2,000-$4,000 estimate.

Another folk art classic in the sale is a mid- to late-19th-century running horse weathervane in gilt over copper and zinc. The horse measures 15 inches high by 30 1/2 inches long. The vane also has the directionals. It has a $4,000-$8,000 estimate.

The auction includes the contents from the estate of Richard de Groot, former advertising director of Gourmet magazine. In his world travels De Groot acquired many antiques, works of art and books.

The 15 1/2-inch bronze of Cleopatra is signed (Eutrope) “Bouret” and dated 1873 on the base. It has a $2,000-$3,000 estimate.

Also from the De Groot estate is a signed first-edition Salvador Dali book, Les Diners de Gala, which is estimated at $1,000-$2,000.

American art will include landscapes by New Jersey painter Paul Matthews (b. 1933). His Across From Evermay is 29 by 22 3/4 inches and has a $600-$1,000 estimate. His Landscape Along River, 77 by 80 inches, has a $3,000-$5,000 estimate.

Several lots of sterling silver flatware will be offered including 76 pieces of Governor’s Lady pattern by Gorham, which has a $700-$1,100 estimate.

Cast-iron doorstops will include a nicely painted Anne Hathaway Cottage by Hubley, which has a $400-$800 estimate.

For details call 215-322-6182.

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ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

Cleopatra's name is printed on the base of this bronze statue. Dated 1873, the historic beauty is estimated at $2,000-$3,000. Image courtesy of Stephenson's Auction.
Cleopatra’s name is printed on the base of this bronze statue. Dated 1873, the historic beauty is estimated at $2,000-$3,000. Image courtesy of Stephenson’s Auction.

New Jersey artist Paul Matthews is known for his lakeside landscapes. This 29- by 22 3/4-inch oil on canvas painting has a $600-$1,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Stephenson's Auction.
New Jersey artist Paul Matthews is known for his lakeside landscapes. This 29- by 22 3/4-inch oil on canvas painting has a $600-$1,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Stephenson’s Auction.

A collection of cast-iron doorstops, including this Anne Hathaway Cottage by Hubley, is from a West Orange, N.J., estate. Image courtesy of Stephenson's Auction.
A collection of cast-iron doorstops, including this Anne Hathaway Cottage by Hubley, is from a West Orange, N.J., estate. Image courtesy of Stephenson’s Auction.

One of the top items at Stephenson's Auction will be this late-19th-century weather vane complete with directionals. The horse is gilt over copper and zinc. The estimate is $4,000-$8,000. Image courtesy of Stephenson's Auction.
One of the top items at Stephenson’s Auction will be this late-19th-century weather vane complete with directionals. The horse is gilt over copper and zinc. The estimate is $4,000-$8,000. Image courtesy of Stephenson’s Auction.