October 1, 2023 Auction
    
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There will be approx. 350 lots.
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Lot 1 :
BRUNO COTE (Canada, 1940-2010)
St. Fidele Winter scene
sgn. and dated l.r. bruno Cote 88
also titled on reverse st fidele 1988; o/masonite; 20 by 24 in.; linen mat, framed 28 by 32 in.
Canadian Gallery D'Art Vincent....Otttawa label on reverse  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 2 :
MAX AGOSTINI (Corsican/French, 1914-1997)
Northern Seine River view in Fall
sgn. l.l. Max Agostini
o/c; 19.75 by 25.5 in.; framed 27 by 32.5 in.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Lot 3 :
EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American/New England, 1896-1978)
birches along the road
sgn. l.r. Emile A. Gruppe; also sgn. and titled on stretcher
o/c; 30 by 25 in.; framed 34.5 by 29.5 in.
Would benefit from a cleaning.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $2,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 4 :
CALEB ARNOLD SLADE (Massachusetts, 1882-1961)
sailboats in the harbor
sgn. l.r. C.A. Slade
o/c; 29 by 39 in.; framed 35 by 45 in.
From a private East Coast collection
Very small tear and puncture repair in one sail, and very small tear repair l.r. by signature.  
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 5 :
ROGER ELIOT GILSON (Massachusetts, 20th c.)
Lighthouse, Pumpkin Island, Maine
sgn. l.r. Roger E Gilson
o/c; 20 by 28 in; framed 26 by 34 in.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 6 :
THOMAS R. CURTIN (Vermont, 1899-1977)
winter scene with stream and barn in distance
sgn l.r., Thos R Curtin
o/b; 10 by 14 in.; framed 12.5 by 16.5 in.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 7 :
JOHN FREDERICK PETO (American, 1854-1907)
still life with pipe
o/b (artist board with old Philadelphia label)
inscribed in ink on reverse: "Painted by my father John F. Peto- Helen Peto Smiley"
6 by 9 in.; framed 11.5 by 14.5 in.
Prov: Important American Paintings..., Parke-Bernet Auction, October 27/28
Doyle's…  MORE
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Realized: $8,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 8 :
MOSES SOYER (American/New York, 1899-1974)
two ballerinas
sgn. l.r. M. Soyer
pastel/ink wash/artist board; 18 by 12 in.; original painted frame 21.75 by 15.75 in.
Moses Soyer was the brother of artist Raphael Soyer.
Some loss to frame at edges.  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 9 :
MOSES SOYER (American/New York, 1899-1974)
reclining woman
sgn. u.l. M Soyer; written in ink on frame Moses Soyer "Judy"
o/c; 12 by 16 in.; framed 18 by 21.75 in.
Minor cracqleure.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 10 :
PAL FRIED (Hungary/American, 1893-1976)
model Nanette, Paris street cafe
o/c; 24 by 30 in.; original 50's frame 31 by 37 in.  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 11 :
JEAN JULES HENRI GEOFFROY (French, 1853-1924)
le lecon de musique
sgn. and dated l.r. Geo 1901
o/c; 21.5 by 25.5 in.; ornate gilt frame 31 by 35 in.
From the collection of a Brookline, MA couple.  
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Realized: $12,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 12 :
JEAN JULES HENRI GEOFFROY (French, 1863-1924)
fillette pres de l'atre
sgn. l.r. Geo
o/p; 13 by 9.5 in.; ornate gilt frame 20 by 16.5 in.
Kurt Shon Gallery Label: Vienna (established 1923) and New Orleans (est. 1953)
From the collection of a Brookline, MA couple.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 13 :
MARGUERITE GAMY-MONTAUT (French, 1878-1936)
Juvisy-Paris/de Lambert sur biplan Wright-Aeriel/Magneto Lavalette Eismann
sgn. l.l. within the print Gamy / copyright - 09 Mabileau...Paris
colored lithograph; 33.25 by 14.75 in.; matted, framed under glass 41 by 22.75 in.
Marguerite was a turn of the century aviation and racing…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 14 :
ANGELICA MARIA KAUFFMANN (Switzerland/England/Italy, 1741-1807)
three Muses
sgn. l.m. ...Kauffmann
o/metal; 12 in. diam.; 19th c. frame 15"sq., framers label on reverse....Wholesale Frame Maker and Print seller, Cheapest House for Shippers, Basinghall St., London
From the home of a Cambridge, Massachusetts woman.
Three horizontal scratches near knees.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 15 :
G. CETI (Italian, 19th c.)
A Questionable Document
sgn. u.r. G. Ceti
o/p; 17.5 by 13.5 in., framed under glass 23.5 by 19.5 in.
Plaque on frame with title and artist.
Some paint loss at edges where meets frame; damage to upper cornere of frame.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 15A :
GIUSEPPIE GALLI (Italy, 1866-1953)
interior courting scene
sgn. l.r. Galli
o/c; 24 by 18 in; original gilt frame 34 by 28 in.
From a Massachusetts North Shore home.
Repair of 2" vertical tear starting at crest of sofa going up wall.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 16 :
JEAN FRANCOIS MILLET (French, 1814 - 1875) ETCHING
La Grande Bergere, 1862
sgn. in image l.l. J.F Millet
etching in brown ink on paper; image size 12 by 9 in.; matted and framed under glass, 20.5 by 17in.
Provenance: Samuel Hudson Chapman and the Bucknell Family, Philadelphia. Remained in the family…  MORE
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 17 :
WILHELM HEINRICH DETLEV KOERNER (American, 1878 - 1938)
WHEN GENTLE FOLKS MEET, 1920
sgn, l.r, W.H.D.Koerner 1920; frame plaque; title and sgn in pencil on stretcher;
30 by 30 in.; framed 35.5 by 35.5 in.
Provenance: From a private East Coast collector, purchased Schoonover Studios, Wilmington,Delaware.
Koerner ("Big Bill") was an…  MORE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Realized: $1,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 18 :
HERBERT HERGET (Missouri, 1885-1950)
several Sioux on horseback
sgn. l.r. H. Herget
o/c (relined); 30 by 40 in.; framed 36 by 46 in.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $1,800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 19 :
EDWARD A. PAGE (American, 1850-1928)
counting the catch, Swampscott, Massachusetts
sgn. l.r. E.A. Page
o/c; 14 by 22 in.; framed 18.5 by 26.5 in.
Craquelure.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $4,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 20 :
CHILDE HASSAM (American/Boston, 1859-1935)
Tidal Dam and Bridge, Cos Cob, 1902
sgn.and dated l.l, Childe Hassam 1902; verso with multiple gallery and exhibition labels
pastel on tan paper under glass; 17.5 by 21.75 in.; framed, 28 by 32
Provenance: Bernard Dannenberg Galleries, New York; Private collection, New…  MORE
Estimate: $50,000 - $75,000

Realized: $37,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 21 :
EDWARD GAY (American, 1837-1928)
man fishing at forest stream
sgn. l.l. Edward Gay
24 by 29 in.; gilt frame 36.5 by 41.5 in.
3" vertical scrape upper left in tree.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 22 :
HARRY ROSELAND (American, 1867-1950)
the fortune teller
sgn. and dated u.l. Harry Roseland / 04
o/c; 10 by 14 in.; framed 15.5 by 19.5 in.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 23 :
DARELL KOONS (American, 1924-2016)
mule team
sgn. and dated l.l. Darell Koons '64
tempera/b; 13.75 by 29 in.; framed 18.5 by 33.5 in.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 24 :
LAWRENCE MAZZANOVICH (North Carolina/Connecticut, 1871-1959)
landscape with meadow and house in distance
sgn. l.r. Mazzanovich
o/c; 26.5 by 29.5 in.; framed 33 by 36 in.
Dent in frame at middle top edge.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 25 :
HAROLD EUGENE EDGERTON (American, 1903-1990) PHOTOGRAPH
milk drop coronet, 1959
sgn. and dated l.r. Harold Edgerton 1959; also sgn. verso in ink Harold Edgerton / MIT 4-405 / Cambridge Mass.
chromogenic print; 17.5 by 15.25 in. (sight); matted framed under glass 23.25 by 20.25 in.
Provenance: estate of Kenneth…  MORE
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Realized: $4,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 26 :
BERENICE ABBOTT (American, 1898 -1991) PHOTOGRAPH
Blossom Restaurant, 103 Bowery between Grand and Hester Streets, October 24, 1935
signed in pencil l.r. Berenice Abbot
original gelatin silver print; image 10.5 by 13.5 in.; framed 20 by 16 in.
Stamped on reverse of mounting board: PHOTOGRAPH/ BERENICE ABBOTT /…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 27 :
BERENICE ABBOTT (American, 1898 -1991) PHOTOGRAPH
Willow and Poplar Streets, Brooklyn, 1936
signed in pencil l.r. Berenice Abbot
original gelatin silver print; image 10.25 by 13.25; framed 20 by 16 in.
Stamped on reverse of mounting board PHOTOGRAPH/ BERENICE ABBOTT / ABBOTT, MAINE 04406
From a private East…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 28 :
MANUEL ALVAREZ BRAVO (Mexico, 1902-2002) PHOTOGRAPH
Obstacles, 1929 (carousel horses)
gelatin silver print; 9.75 by 13 in. sight; 16.5 by 19.75 in. framed
Bravo is known as "the father of Mexican photography". He was a close friend, and photographed, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. His works are in…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 29 :
DIANE ARBUS (American, 1923-1971) / SELKIRK PHOTOGRAPH
Untitled (19)
gelatin silver print; sheet 20 by 16 in.; image 14 by 14.75 in.; framed (now removed) 24 by 20 in.
stamped on reverse of photo: "A Diane Arbus photograph 4/75
title Untitled (19) 1970-71 / print by Neil Selkirk/ (signature in…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 30 :
BRASSAI (France/Hungary,1899-1904) PHOTOGRAPH
Fille de JoieQuartier D'Italie, 1932
sgn. and stamped on reverse
gelatin silver print; 12.5 by 8.5 in.; matted, metal frame under glass 20.25 by 16.5 in.
From a private East Coast collection  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 31 :
(5) LOCOMOTIVE / TRAIN PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED
unsigned, 9.5 by 7.5 in.; matted, metal frames, under glass 16.5 by 14.5 in.
From a private East Coast collection
One frame has glass missing.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 32 :
ARMIN LANDECK (American, 1905-1984) ETCHING
Paris Metro
sgn l.r. Landeck
etching; image 14.5 by 19.5 in.; matted, framed under glass 23 by 27 in.
Under mat, edges discolored from tape; some paint missing on frame.  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 33 :
JOSEPH DOWNING (Kentucky/Illinois/France, 1925-2007)
abstract
sgn. l.r. Downing
watercolor on paper; 18 by 11.5 in.; framed 26.5 by 20 in.
Picture slightly slipped down from backing.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 34 :
JIKISHI-AN KYOTO (Japanese, 1907-1997) WOODBLOCK
house in dark forest
sgn. in pencil Jikishi-an Kyoto/1967 / 42/100;
also red seal and artist signature within image
woodblock print; image 20.75 by 14.75 in.; framed, under glass 32 by 24 in.
Frame has chips.  
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 35 :
SAITO KIYOSHI (Japanese, 1907-1997) WOODBLOCK
Shoji
in pencil Shoji (P) / 3/100 / 1964; red seal and artist signature within image
woodblock print; image 16 by 22.5 in.; framed, matted under glass 27 by 33.5 in.
Three margin creases, do not go into image.  
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 36 :
RAYMOND PARKER (American, 1922-1990) SCREEN PRINT
abstract
sgn. in pencil l.l. R. Parker 23/50
screen print; 35 by 458.5 in.; framed 40 by 51 in. 36
Abstract expressionist awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts, US and Canada.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Lot 37 :
JAMES MARTIN WOLFE (California, b. 1944)
Cool Heather, 2013
sgn. Wolfe 13; powder coated steel; 20"h; 37"w
Wolfe's work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum, NY; the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts  
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 38 :
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (American, 1867-1959) UNITY TEMPLE
TAFEL LXIV FRONT VOM UNITY TEMPEL
Wasmuth portfolio, original portfolio colored engraving with impressed Frank Lloyd Wright stamp and marked GEDRUCKT UND VERLEGT VON ERNST WASMUTH A.G., BERLIN; 23 by 14 in. (sight); matted and framed under plexiglass, 31 by 20.75…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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(on 2) FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (American, 1867 - 1959) UNITY TEMPLE
TAFEL LXIII AUFRISS UND QUERSCHNITT VOM UNITY TEMPEL OAK PARK ILL
line elevation on onion skin vellum paper with impressed Frank Lloyd Wright stamp and marked GEDRUCKT UND VERLEGT VON ERNST WASMUTH A.G. BERLIN; 23 by 13.75 in. sight; silk matted…  MORE
Estimate: $600 - $800

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Lot 39 :
Yin Yong Chun (Chinese/New York, b. 1958)
Thousand Kilometer Horse
sgn. and dated l.r. Yin Yong Chun 2007
o/c; 36 by 48 in.; framed 22.5 by 54.5 in.
From the estate of a Swampscott, Massachusetts gentleman.  
Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

Realized: $3,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 40 :
ADOLPHE PIOT (France/New York, 1850-1910)
portrait of woman holding a book
unsigned; 22 by 18.5 in; original frame 30 by 26 in.
From a North Shore, Massachusetts home.
Craquelure.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Lot 41 :
PALMER HAYDEN (American, 1890-1973)
Bedtime Prayer
sgn. l.l. Palmer Hayden; titled on reverse
o/c; 14 by 12 in.; framed 19 by 17 in.
Hayden is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement. Born in Virginia, he was initially self taught. Around 1920 Hayden went to New York City…  MORE
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 42 :
(pair) D. FARRE (French, 20th c.)
house with twisted tree; the other, boat moored at dock
both sgn. D. Farre
watercolor; 25 by 19 in. (sight); matted, framed under glass 34 by 27.5 in.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

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Lot 43 :
after ANDREA SOLARIO (ITALY, 1465-1520)
Madonna nursing the Christ child
o/on craddled panel; 23.5 by 19 in.; framed 26.25 by 21.75 in
The original hangs in the Louvre.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $1,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 44 :
SPANISH COLONIAL, 18/19th c.
Dormition of the Virgin
unsigned, o/c (wax reline) 29 by 40.5 in.; framed 37 by 48 in.
Re-stretched.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 45 :
RUSSIAN or GREEK, 18th c. or earlier
portrait of a bearded man
14 by 11.5 in; in.; in case with glass cover 20 by 14.5 in.
As is, cracks; horizontal split upper third; small lower corner piece detached.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 46 :
(on 3) ADRIAEN JANSZ VAN OSTADE (Dutch, 1610-1685) ETCHINGS
"The Smoker and the Drinker"
sgn. within image Ostade; etching; 3 by 2.5 in.; framed and matted; along with
"A Peasant Leaning on his Doorway" sgn. l.l. below in margin A Ostabe in ; 4.5 by 4 in.; both framed 16.5 by…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Lot 48 :
GORDON HAAS (American, b. 1962)
harness horse race
sgn. l.r. Gordon Haas
o/c; 25 by 36 in; framed 26 by 37 in.
From a private East Coast collection  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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