Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 64: GEORGE HENRY R.A. R.S.A. R.S.W (SCOTTISH
This oil on canvas depicts Springtime on the South Downs. It is the work of George Henry, R.A. R.S.A R.S.W (Scottish 1858-1943) measuring 21.5" x 39.25" -- a beautiful composition with late impressionist coloring.

Lot 66: JOSEPH MORRIS HENDERSON R.S.A (1864-1936) RIVER STUDY 35.5cm x 45.5cm ...
This 14" x 18" oil on board by Joseph Morris Henderson R.S.A. (1864-1936) is a river study that flows with freely observed form and coloring. I would not doubt that this was made on site "en plein air" by the artist -- and hence its effective luminosity.

Lot 86: LEON AUGUSTIN L'HERMITTE (FRENCH 1844-1925) A RIVER LANDSCAPE WITH BOA...
I admire the work of the French artist Leon Augustin L'Hermitte (1844-1925). This work is a pastel --depicting a river landscape with a boatman in the right foreground. It is signed and measures 13" x 16".

Lot 87: PAUL HENRY R.H.A., R.U.A (IRISH 1876-1958) TURF STACKS 19cm x 25.5cm (...
This painting of the "Turf Stacks" by Paul Henry R.H.A., R.U.A. (Irish 1876-1958) is a small oil on board (7.5" x 10"). Its small size suggests it was a sketch made on site. Perhaps it is the direct observation that makes this landscape so powerful.

Lot 89: SIR WILLIAM ORPEN R.A., R.H.A (IRISH 1878-1931) HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT O...
Unusual for its lighting and tonality, this oil on canvas portrait of Dorothy Stiles by Sir William Orpen R.A., R.H.A.(Irish 1876-1931) is a masterpiece of observation and subtle coloring. It is signed and measures 30" x 25".

Freeman's | Hindman

Lot 5: Sterling silver bracelet Georg Jensen 1960s
If the Danish modern design of George Jensen appeals, then consider this bracelet as a potential Christmas gift for a friend or loved one. The Jensen sterling silver brooch of Lot 6, comes from the same period. The brooch is signed "Georg Jensen, Denmark 156" and would look attractive with this bracelet.

Lot 23: Victorian memorial bracelet 14 karat yellow
This handsome Victorian bangle bracelet is a memorial piece with seed pearls and carbuncle cabochon. An attractive and sculptural bracelet made of 14 Karat yellow gold.

Lot 33: 18 karat yellow gold panther necklace Wheat
Made of 18 Karat yellow gold, this wheat sheaf link necklace features a panther head grasping its tail. About 1500 circular brilliant cut diamonds ornament the panther that also has eye accents made of petite cabochon ruby eyes. The bracelet is hallmarked "Greece."

Lot 54: 18 karat yellow gold blue enamel and diamond
This unusual and stunning bangle bracelet of the Edwardian period consists of blue enamel over yellow gold with accents of 22 Old Mine cut diamonds. The diamond spray on top of the bracelet can also be worn as a brooch.

Lot 69: Peridot and seed pearl garland necklace
This Edwardian necklace c. 1890 is set with seventeen Old Mine and pear shaped periodot stones bezel set into a 14 Karat yellow gold beaded setting accented with 56 split seed pearls -- length is eight inches. A lovely composition -- handsome color.

Lot 70: Important silver topped gold emerald
A beautiful scarab bracelet set with emeralds and diamonds -- silver topped gold -- French hallmarks. No artist's signature. About 242 diamonds and 102 emerald accents set on silver topped gold.

Lot 271: 18 karat gold elephant cuff bracelet Carrera&C
What a handsome 18 Karat yellow gold cuff bracelet by Carrera & Carrera this is. Sculptural images of elephants in low relief surround the bracelet.

Weschler's

Lot 64: Princess Length Seven-Strand Multi-Colored
Seven strands of multi-colored Tourmaline with a mabe pearl clasp -- this princess length necklace looks delicious.

Lot 103: 18-Karat White-Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire
What an impressive cocktail bracelet this appears to be! It is made of 18 Karat White Gold -- set with 448 baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds and 108 baguette blue sapphires. The former weighs 10 carats and the latter about 10.95 carats. If the lady prefers a greater emphasis on sapphires then the bracelet to select is Lot 173 -- another stunning cocktail bracelet. Any cocktail party that commands bracelets such as these must surely be important. But then, of course, it is the person receiving such a gift-- who is important -- not the cocktail party.

Lot 118: Art Deco Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring
Here is a a stunning Art Deco Platinum solitaire diamond ring made c. 1920 by Fontana that has a shank size of 5 1/4-- with an old mine-cut diamond weighing about 2.65 carats. If the size is too small then consider the Solitaire of Lot 106. The size of this ring is 7 and the diamond is about 2.9 carats. With flanking stones bringing the total to 3.2 carats.

Lot 154: Princess Length 14-Karat Yellow-Gold
As readers of the newsletter know, I am especially fond of tourmaline. This knotted single strand princess length necklace is composed of 14 Karat Yellow gold with thirty-eight graduated pink, rubellite, blue, green and brown tourmaline beads alternating with ten polished 14 karat yellow gold roundel spacers. Length is 18 inches.

Lot 199: Platinum and 18-Karat Yellow-Gold Two-Piece
Here is a very attractive platinum and 18 Karat yellow gold wedding set consisting of one solitaire diamond ring set with one round brilliant-cut diamond weighing exactly 1.01 carats flanked by two tapered pentacut diamonds weighing about .50 carats; together with a fitted diamond wedding band set with four brilliant-cut diamonds weighing about .50 carats -- shank size is 7. Beautiful design and ornament on the rings themselves.

Lot 543: Set of Six Georg Jensen Sterling Goblets
The spare Danish modern sense of good design is reflected in this set of six George Jensen sterling goblets designed by Harald Nielsen, after 1945. The bowl is hammer-textured. The stem is beaded and is supported by a circular foot. Height of each goblet is 4 7/8". Read the entry for more details.

Lot 549: Carlo Bugatti Metal and Bone Inlaid
Unusual or exotic are the terms that come to mind while viewing this bone inlaid metal and wood writing desk designed by Carlo Bugatti c. 1900. Moorish influence is evident in the complex ornament of all surfaces. Placement of this desk underneath an orientalist painting of late nineteenth century vintage would please me. Note that description includes reference to condition: Some repairs to the central niche, and probably replaced writing surface.

Lot 551: Wurlitzer 'The Bubbler' Jukebox Designed
I'm not much of a fan of Jukebox music -- but how could one resist owning this Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" designed by Paul Fuller, Model No. 1015, c. 1946? Spectacular!-- even with its losses to the walnut veneer and a crack in one plastic tube.

Lot 555: Two Charles and Rae Eames 'DCW' Design
The Charles and Rae Eames "DCW" Design chairs, introduced in 1945, are, to my mind the best works made by both Evans Products Co. and Herman Miller. Buy this set and own these historic products. They are very comfortable. I know because I own one like these, but mine is red rather than black.

Lot 668: Victor David Brenner (American 1871-1942)
I believe the sculptor who made the image of Lincoln for the penny is Victor David Brenner (American 1871-1942). This is a superb shallow relief by this sculptor in bronze measuring 9 1/2"x 7 1/4". It is mounted on a green and black marble plaque. This handsome example of American sculpture is well worth collecting. Another is Lot 669, the relief of Theodore Roosevelt by sculptor James Earle Fraser (American 1876-1953) who worked for St. Gaudens and who was a mentor of my late father, the sculptor Avard T. Fairbanks (1897-1987).

Lot 703: Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (American
Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (American 1876-1973) was the sculptor who established Brookgreen Gardens. The Gardens are home to several examples of distinguished sculpture by American artists. Although this bronze is only 4 1/2" long, it is an expressive and powerful study of a Jaguar eating.

Michaan's Auctions

Lot 30: Charles CJ Hoffbauer. View of the Nile. Oil.
Charles Constantine Joseph Hoffbauer -- French/American (1875-1957) made this oil on canvas (26" x 29") entitled "View of the Nile." It is signed on the lower left: "Ch Hoffbauer." The canvas has been relined. The composition is freely painted with much authority -- it must have been made directly on site.

Lot 31: George Inness Sr. Summer Afternoon
Catalogued as an oil on canvas 22" x 30" by the American master, George Inness Sr. (1825-1894), here is an image of a summer afternoon landscape c. 1855-56 -- or in other words, a fairly early Inness. Note the provenance of the painting as stated in the catalogue and that this canvas is to be included in Michael Quick's forthcoming catalogue raisonne on the works of George Innes. What a masterpiece!

Lot 104: James Joyce Ulysses illustrated by Henri
Fine arts book collectors will find that this offering is attractive. It is a 1935 limited edition club publication of James Joyce's " Ulysses," illustrated by Henry Matisse. This one is numbered 280 from an edition of 1500. It comes with a slipcover.

Lot 106: Gustave Baumann. Rose Farm. Woodcut in colors.
This lot and the following one (Lot 107) offer colored woodcut prints by Gustave Baumann (1881-1971). Both are beautiful and ingeniously made by multiple colored printings from carved wood blocks. Baumann's woodblock prints were not always appreciated for their artistic importance. But in recent years they have become eagerly collected. I would acquire both to own a nice pair of signed and numbered works by Baumann.

Lot 225: Massive S. Kirk & Son Silver Pitcher
S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore made and marked this massive silver pitcher in the third quarter of the 19th century. Its height is 13 1/2". Weight is 40 troy oz. Elaborate ornament repousse is the hallmark of Kirk silver -- and this example has much repousse! Note that Lots 226 and 227 offer other fine examples of Kirk silver -- the latter example is silver plated.

Lot 251: Rookwood Wax Resist Matte Vase
This handsome Rookwood Wax resist matte vase stands 8 1/2" tall. The date mark places it in 1927; artists initials "MM" -- for Margaret McDonald -- are written in ink.

Lot 254: Gustav Stickley Oak Nine Drawer Desk 1901
If I had room in my office I would acquire this Gustav Stickley oak nine drawer desk of 1901. It bears the signature of Stickley under the knee hole on left side. It measures 53 3/4" x 29 1/2" and is 29 1/2" deep. Stout and strong design/workmanship speaks eloquently for the arts and crafts ideals.

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

Lot 93001: HARPERS WEEKLY NY ILLUSTRATED LOT OF 9 CIVIL WAR
Lovers of Civil War collectibles should consider these illustrated Harpers Weekly newspapers -- nine newspapers with dates Sept. 1, 1860, Sept 8, 1860, Jan 19, 1861, Jan. 17, 1863, and newspapers dated the week ending Oct. 20, 1888.

Lot 93007: LARGE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE MEXICAN INVASION 1916
This large photographic archive of the Mexican invasion of 1916 provides primary visual source material for the U.S. Mounted expedition into Mexico to quell the raids initiated by Pancho Villa into the U.S. Fascinating, and worth owning.

Lot 93008: STEREOSCOPE PICTURE SET WORLD WAR I
About 200 stereoscopic pictures of scenes from WWI are contained these library book, look boxes. The images are in near mint condition. For war photos from WWII see Lots 93012, 93013. 93014, 93026 and many others.

Lot 93030: WWII JAPANESE SOLDIERS PHOTO ALBUM
This WWII original Japanese soldier's photo album contains over 40 photos of soldiers in uniform, girls, airborne shots, and many other items of much interest to the war in that time and place. This lot also includes examples of Japanese invasion money.

Lot 93557: AMERICAN ARMS 7.62mm BROWNING 1919 SEMI AUTO RIFLE
The Browning semi automatic rifle gave U.S. forces tremendous firepower. The operator of such a machine was a favorite soldier for snipers to seek out and destroy. This example of the 1919 Browning Semi Automatic Rifle was reputedly never fired and is as new, with tripod stand and includes canvas cover.

Lot 93569: NAVAL RIGGING BAR SHOT CANONNBALLS
Several items from shipwreck finds are offered in this auction. Here is a 17 or 18th century cannonball that was meant for demasting rigging because this dual cannonball is like a dumbbell with two spheres connected by an iron bar. Look at other ship wreck finds in this auction.