Jasper52 presents Americana from the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association Jan. 11

Circa-1880s indigo blue feathered stars quilt, estimated at $1,500-$2,000 at Jasper52.

NEW YORK – On Thursday, January 11, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled New Hampshire Antiques Dealers: Americana, featuring exactly 470 lots of treasures from dealers who belong to the venerated organization. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

The acclaimed contemporary American carver Frank Finney (b. 1947-) is ably represented by his signed, undated, life-size depiction of a common loon. Described as being in “excellent condition,” the lot notes say the work has “Outstanding realistic paint in adult breeding plumage with a lot of character and form.” It carries an estimate of $3,500-$3,750. Stoneware jugs are a perennially popular form of functional folk art. A particular standout on offer on January 11 is a circa-1800 stoneware jar with so-called ‘watch spring’ decoration, attributed to Captain James Morgan of Cheesequake, New Jersey and estimated at $2,500-$3,000. Leading the exquisite selection of quilts is a circa-1880s cotton example that came out of Indiana. Measuring 70 by 86in, the quilt boasts an indigo blue and white feathered stars motif, hand-pieced and hand-quilted with a classic snowflake star design. Characterized as “exceptional,” the lot notes also say “You can see cotton seed residue inside when you hold the quilt up to the light.” Its estimate is $1,500-$2,000.
Circa-1880s indigo blue feathered stars quilt, estimated at $1,500-$2,000 at Jasper52.

Circa-1880s indigo blue feathered stars quilt, estimated at $1,500-$2,000 at Jasper52.

Undated life-size carving of a common loon by Frank Finney, estimated at $3,500-$3,750 at Jasper52.

Undated life-size carving of a common loon by Frank Finney, estimated at $3,500-$3,750 at Jasper52.

Circa-1800 stoneware jar with watch spring decoration, attributed to Captain James Morgan of Cheesequake, N.J., estimated at $2,500-$3,000 at Jasper52.

Circa-1800 stoneware jar with watch spring decoration, attributed to Captain James Morgan of Cheesequake, N.J., estimated at $2,500-$3,000 at Jasper52.

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Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000
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