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Fine Art and Antiques at Auction
Wednesday, September 4, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
At Woodman's "Essex Room,"
Route 133, Essex, Massachusetts
Preview the day of the sale: 4 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.

Auctioneer: Michael March (978) 768-6943

All realized prices include a 15% buyers' premium

 

1. Lot of 2 silhouettes; Mary Starkweather of New London, Connecticut and her granddaughter, Mary Dwight.
$287.50


2. Russ Webster oil on canvas harbor scene, 20 by 24 inches. Note; John Russell Webster (1904-1984) lived in Lynn Massachusetts and worked as a commercial artist. He was a long time student of Emile A. Gruppe and painted with him in Gloucester, northern New England and Europe.
$776.25

3. Chinese low cabinet.
$126.50

4. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist portrait, 24 by 18 inches, matted.
Note; Helen Stein was born in New York in 1896 and died in 1964. She studied at the Art Student's League in Paris, 1928 to 1930, and was a student of John Sloan. Her circle of friends included Marsden Hartley and Stuart Davis. Her works are held at the Fitchburg Art Museum, the Addison Gallery of American Art, the Currier Gallery of Art, the William Benton Museum of Art and the Cape Ann Historical Association. $460.00


5. Blue and white Chinese vase. $143.75

6. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist female portrait, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $115.00

7. Chautauqua roller organ with extra rolls. $431.25

8. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist nude, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $373.75

9. Unusual form kaleidoscope on stand. $57.50

10. Plaster head of a renaissance style lady. $28.75

11. Collins & Co. bowie knife in 1899 memorial sheath. $373.75
12. Toned articulated artist's model. $690.00

13. Gold ring with 2 opals. $143.75

14. Lot of coin and sterling silver teaspoons and soup spoons.
$184.00

15. Victorian walnut marble top drop well chest. $115.00

16. L. Edna Martin oil on board marine rescue scene, 13 by 23 inches, framed. $201.25

17. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist nude, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $431.25

18. Paul Revere blue art pottery vase. $143.75

18a. Mission oak settee. $488.75

19. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist portrait, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $172.50

20. Loetz art glass vase. $172.50

21. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist still life, 18 by 24 inches, matted. $115.00

22. Theresa Bernstein oil and pen still life on paper, 16 by 13 inches, framed. $488.75

23. Amphora art pottery vase with starfish motif. $1,437.50

24. C. H. Richert oil on canvas fall landscape, 24.5 by 29.5 inches framed. Note: the C. H. Richert paintings in this sale are from a Wheeler's Point, Gloucester estate. $1,322.50

24a. Oak Hoosier cabinet. $776.25
24b. Toy steel truck with different trailers. $97.75

25. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist still life, 18 by 24 inches, matted. $230.00

26. Lot: blue and white Chinese vase and pale blue Chinese vase. $86.25

27. Helen Stein gouache on canvas modernist street scene, 25 by 30 inches. $575.00

28. Lot of early baseball, movie star and aviator cards including Lou Gehrig, Micky Cochrane, Farina, etc. $2,415.00

29. Lot of 2 Helen Stein oil on board double sided portraits, 24 by 18 inches. $57.50

30. Russ Webster oil on canvas harbor scene, 20 by 24 inches.
$977.50

30a. Oak hall seat. $258.75

31. Lot of old and Victorian valentines. $97.75

32. C. H. Richert oil on board fall landscape, 11.5 by 15.5 inches, framed. $345.00

33. English mahogany commode.
$57.50

34. Lot of sterling silver spoons.
$172.50

35. Lot of 2 Helen Stein oil portraits, one two sided, 24 by 20 and one 24 by 18 inches.
$115.00

36. Lot of sterling silver souvenir spoons and box. $138.00

37. Lot of 2 Helen Stein modernist oils on board, 18 by 21 and 24 by 18 inches. $230.00

38. C. H. Richert watercolor shore scene, 15 by 20 inches, framed.
$230.00

39. Lot of 2 Helen Stein gouache on paper portraits, 13 by 9 and 12 by 8 inches, framed. $115.00

40. Maseo Ohba print/ paper screen 69/150 5 by 3.5 inches framed. $40.25

41. English mahogany candle stand. $201.25

42. Austrian art pottery vase with lady and goat! $862.50

42a. * W. Lester Stevens oil on board of autumn landscape, 13.5 by 15.5 inches, signed lower right, "W. Lester Stevens," retains a period gilt frame.
Est. $1500-$2500 $1,725.00

42b. 19th century dovetailed sea chest with multicolored beckets. $316.25

43. 19th century bar quilt. $287.50
44. Polscar La Fug?? oil on canvas female nude, 36 by 24 inches.
$57.50

45. Chinese low cabinet. $143.75

45a. * Anthony Thieme oil on board "After Rain" signed lower right "Thieme" 20 by 24 inches, framed.
Est. $6,000-10,000
$8,740.00

46. Folio of Juliana S. Voigt, 1856, drawings, watercolors, etchings, etc. $115.00

47. Simon Halbig # 8 bisque headed doll. $345.00

48. Folio of Julian S. Voigt 1845 nature drawings, etc. $172.50

49. Lot of 14k gold charms. $138.00

50. Maseo Ohba print/ paper screen 57/ 120, 5 by 5.5 inches, framed. $40.25

51. Geo. Flint oval dressing mirror on frame. $920.00

51a. W. C. Filter oil on canvas landscape, 11.5 by 15.5 inches, framed. $977.50

51b. Brass bound cased bronze horizon instrument. $86.25

52. C. H. Richert oil on canvas wooded landscape with stream, 24.5 by 29.5 inches, framed.
$4,140.00


53. Art Nouveau statue, "Night and Day," marked Moreau.
$247.25

54. Helen Stein gouache on paper cubist still life, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $345.00

54a. *Otis Cook oil on canvas harbor scene, 24.5 by 29.5 inches, signed lower right," Otis Cook," framed.
Est. $2,000-4,000
$2,875.00

54b. Large tribal kilem carpet.
$57.50

55. C. H. Richert oil on board winter landscape, 11.5 by 15.5 inches, framed. $805.00

56. Lot of old board games including; Polly Anna, Quick Wit, etc. $11.50

57. Daniel Pratt & Sons Victorian gothic mantle clock with alarm. $97.75

58. Ogee mantle clock. $86.25

59. Antique 8 by 10 foot Serapi Oriental carpet. $13,225.00

59a. Charles Allen Winter oil on canvas portrait, "Vanity," 12 by 10 inches, framed. $373.75
59b. Yoshitoshi Mori woodblock print of a geisha, 17 by 12 inches, framed. $97.75

60. Lot of old and Victorian valentines. (pass)

61. Lot of sterling silver serving spoons, knives, etc. $172.50

62. Mae Bennett Brown oil on canvas floral still life, 27 by 22 inches, framed. $258.75

62a. Lot of 3 Kirmans: 2 runners and 1 scatter rug. $115.00

63. John S. Rogers cased model of his patented fish glue machine together with a photo of the Isinglass and fish glue factory with bound legal pleadings and evidence. $230.00

64. John Hare watercolor harbor scene, 10 by 12 inches, framed. $316.25

65. Lot of old fountain pens including Parker, Eversharp, etc. $74.75

66. C. H. Richert oil on canvas fall landscape 16 by 20 inches.
$517.50

67. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist still life, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $201.25

68. Lot of 2 Steinlen figural lithographs, one dated 1915, framed. $143.75
69. Pearl handled flatware set.
$143.75

70. Lot of 3 gold plated pocket watches. $63.25

70a. Russ Webster oil on canvas Impressionist city scene, 20 by 24 inches. $201.25
70b. 19th century oil on canvas of schooners off Twin Lights, 12 by 18 inches, framed. $143.75
70c. Star inlaid mahogany chest.
$184.00

71. Set of 8 Adams plates with N. Currier lithographic scenes.
$155.25

72. Dwight Shefler 1933 pencil portrait of Marguerite Kairan, 16 by 12 inches, framed. $28.75


72a. *Robert Emmett Owen oil on canvas Vermont covered bridge scene, signed lower left "Robert Emmett Owen," framed. Est. $3,000-5,000
$3,450.00

72b. Lane Bros. Victorian coffee mill. $120.75

72c. David Pollack oil on canvas portrait, 16 by 20 inches, framed. $86.25

73. Partial sterling silver flatware set. $258.75

74. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist portrait, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $373.75

75. Maxfield Parrish print, 15 by 12 inches, in a carved gilt frame. $74.75

76. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist still life, 18 by 24 inches, matted. $258.75

77. Tiffany .750 gold chestnut form brooch set with diamonds. $1,725.00

78. C. H. Richert oil on board landscape, 11.5 by 15.5 inches, framed. $948.75

79. Ship model of the Gloucester dragger, Joseph and Lucia 2.
$690.00

80. Austrian bronze group figures of mule dog, and cat. $143.75

80a. Ruth Herman oil of Gloucester.
$28.75

80b. Russ Webster oil on canvas harbor scene, 20 by 24 inches. $172.50

81. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist still life, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $258.75

82. Weller 2 part art pottery planter. $86.25

82a. Lester Hornby watercolor and gouache "Squally Weather" 13 by 17 inches, framed. $402.50

82b. M.L. Johnson watercolor shore scene. $28.50

83. Lot 1940 era advertising; Futurama, TWA New York world's fair, etc. $11.50

84. Larhoven?? oil on masonite Viking ship, 24 by 48 inches, framed. $57.50

85. German occasional table with porcelain insert. $34.50
86. A. T. Bricher watercolor marine scene with schooner, 5 by 8 inches, framed. $402.50
87. Lot of 5 early engravings; Ridinger, R. Daudet, B. Vogel, etc. $172.50

88. Marx Coo-Coo car tin toy.
$201.25

89. Lot of Sawyer hand colored photos including Cape Ann scenes. $402.50

90. Lot; 14 K gold ring, opal necklace, gold earrings, etc.
$172.50

90a. School of Charles Woodbury oil on board seascape,7.5 by 8.75 inches, framed. $201.25
90b. Lot of 4 wooden warship models. $11.50

91. C. H. Richert oil on board landscape, 11.5 by 15.5 inches, framed. $575.00

92. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist still life, 24 by 18 inches, framed. $57.50

93. Pair of portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Voigt, 16 by 12 inches each, framed. $143.75

94. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist studio scene, 18 by 24 inches, matted. $172.50

95. Set of 11 Bartolozzi early engravings. $632.50

96. Lot of 2 Helen Stein oil portraits, 16 by 12 and 13 by 11 inches, framed. $143.75

97. English style walnut slant lid desk. $977.50

97a. * Stapleton Kearns 1986 view of Motif #1, 23.5 by 35.5 inches, framed. Est. $1500-$2500
(pass)

98. Helen Stein gouache on paper portrait of the Ravenswood hermet, 10 by 8 inches, framed. $201.25

99. Helen Stein oil on canvas landscape, 15 by 18 inches, framed. $86.25

100. Oak Larkin desk. $230.00

100a. * Stapleton Kearns oil on canvas Rockport granite bridge scene,15 by 19.5 inches, framed. Est. $800-1,500
(pass)

100b. Haywood Wakefield wicker chair. $172.50

101. Ls Reed?? woodblock print of the Marblehead Festival, 7 by 16 inches, framed. $86.25

102. Crystal chandelier. $172.50

103. W. Plummer schooner watercolor, 13 by 19 inches, framed. $201.25

104. Russ Webster oil on board, "Town Landing," 20 by 16 inches. (pass)

105. Toned butler's bells. $40.25

106. Russ Webster oil on board harbor scene, 16 by 20 inches.
$517.50


107. Lot of 6 early engravings; J. Aliamet, Bervick, Weinrauch, etc. $212.75

108. Empire mahogany 6 drawer chest. $201.25

108a. *Stapleton Kearns oil on canvas street scene, 16 by 20 inches, framed. Est. $800-$1500
(pass)


108b. Ironstone compote. $28.75

108c. Small Victorian cabinet.
$115.00

109. Ephemera lot; WWII military pamphlets, Nuremburg Trail photos, USIS photos, German soldier prints, etc. $97.75

110. Lot of 30s and 40s ladies' hats. $201.25

111. C. H. Richert watercolor shore scene, 14.5 by 19.5 inches, framed. $776.25

112. Rockingham glazed milk pan.
$63.25

113. Archaic form Chinese earthenware horse sculpture. $115.00

114. Large lot of Helen Stein gouaches on paper, watercolors and drawings. $431.25

115. Chantilly lace flapper dress.
$28.75

116. Large lot of old postcards.
$109.25

117. Early inlaid knife box. $172.50
118. Russ Webster oil on canvas "Tarpon Spring, Fla. Bayou," 20 by 24 inches. $172.50

119. T. V. C. Valenkamph oil on canvas wooded landscape signed lower center, T. V. C. Valenkamph," 18 by 24 inches, framed. $1,495.00

120. Russ Webster oil on board, "On the Ways, Gloucester,"
16 by 20 inches. $258.75

121. Transfer printed Doulton Burslam punch bowl. $172.50

122. Russ Webster oil on board harbor scene, 16 by 20 inches. $316.25

123. Galle art glass vase with tree motif, 6.3 inches tall. $460.00

124. Lot of 25+ Helen Stein gouaches on paper, and watercolors. $488.75

125. Russ Webster oil on board harbor scene, 16 by 20 inches. $402.50

126. Ornate brass bed. $115.00

127. Russ Webster dock scene, 16 by 20 inches. $431.25

128. Mission oak desk. $287.50
129. Lot of 40+ Helen Stein unstretched oils, watercolors and drawings. $603.75

130. Russ Webster oil on canvas schooner scene, 20 by 24 inches. $546.25

131. C. H. Richert oil on board shore scene, 11.5 by 15.5 inches, framed. $345.00

131a. Turkish scatter rug. $287.50

131b. Green art glass vase. $11.50

132. 9 by 12 foot Persian Oriental carpet. $57.50

133. Lot of 3 Helen Stein watercolors and pencil drawing, largest 11 by 8 inches. $172.50

134. Russ Webster oil on board, "Morning Moss Tarpon Springs" 16 by 20 inches.
$172.50

135. Folio of Helen Stein gouaches on paper, watercolors and drawings. $258.75

136. Marble top Victorian walnut chest. $115.00

137. Russ Webster oil on canvas view of a Portuguese church, 20 by 24 inches. $57.50

137a. Rug. $115.00

138. Lot of 20+ Helen Stein unstretched oils, oils on paper and watercolors. $402.50

139. Victorian cherry center table. $316.25

140. Russ Webster oil on canvas winter mountainscape, 18 by 24 inches. $172.50

141. John A. Cook watercolor harbor frame, 8.5 by 11.5 inches, framed. $402.50

142. C. H. Richert oil on board fall landscape, 7.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $345.00

143. Russ Webster oil on canvas mountainscape, 24 by 36 inches. $115.00

144. Lot of children's books; "Happy Jack Squirrel," illustrated by Harrison Cady, "Wizard of Oz," "Black Sambo," etc. $63.25

145. Jacob Greenleaf oil on board shore scene, 9 by 12 inches, framed. $517.50

146. English blue transfer platter.
$143.75

147. Lot of 6 Helen Stein oils on board. $63.25

148. John M. Kunil oil on canvas harbor scene, 13 by 15 inches. $230.00

149. Lot of old tin and iron toys.
$287.50

150. Mae Bennett Brown oil canvas floral still life, 20 by 16 inches, framed. $201.25

151. Silver plated compote with glass liner. $373.75

152. Slag glass chandelier. $143.75

153. Lot of old children's books; "Grandfather Frog gets a Ride," illustrated by Harrison Cady, "Skeezix," "Uncle Wiggily's Bungalow," etc.
$51.75

154. Russ Webster oil on board rocky shore scene, 16 by 20 inches. $143.75

155. Mahogany inlaid tip top tea table. $115.00

156. Russ Webster oil on board Street scene, 20 by 16 inches.$373.75

157. Lot of 2 Helen Stein oil on board still lifes, largest 16 by 11 inches. $57.50

158. C. H. Richert oil on board, "Concord River" 7.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $287.50

159. Transfer printed pitcher.
$172.50

160. Stereopticon viewer and slides. $109.25

161. Rockingham glazed pitcher.
$172.50

162. Paper lot; Gordon Thomas Gloucester book, Cape Ann shore magazines, T. S. Elliot poems, etc. $51.75

163. Lot of 2 Helen Stein oil on board portraits, 15 by 12 inches. $28.75

164. Shirvan Caucasian rug. $603.75

165. Lot of 2 Helen Stein oil on board portraits, largest 16 by 13 inches. $51.75

166. Russ Webster oil on board, "Quarry Pond Lanesville," 16 by 20 inches. $115.00

167. Lot of 4 Helen Stein oils on board, 16 by 11 inches each.
$57.50

168. Lot of 2 Schierensnitten cut paper artworks, framed. $40.25

169. Lot of 2 Helen Stein gouaches on paper portraits, largest 16 by 11 inches, matted. $57.50

170. Russ Webster oil on canvas, "Fletcher, Vermont," 20 by 24 inches. $345.00

171. C. H. Richert oil on board, 7.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $517.50

172. Lot; Helen Stein watercolor portrait and Helen Stein oil on paper painting scene, 7 by 10 inches the largest, framed.
57.50

173. Laarhoven?? oil on board steamer scene, 24 by 36 inches, framed. $172.50

174. W. H. Bartlett hand colored steel engraving of Faneuil Hall, 5 by 7 inches, framed. $46.00
175. Double overshot coverlet.
$40.25

176. Arthur W. Heintzelman etching of a young fisherboy, 11 by 9 inches, framed. $132.25

177. Chinese pigskin box. $51.75
177a. Lot of 2 Japanese woodblock prints of a Geisha, 13.5 by 8.5 inches each, framed. $143.75

178. Flemish footed upholstered mahogany bench. $287.50

179. Lot of 3 Helen Stein gouaches on paper and Helen Stein pencil drawing, largest 17 by 12 inches, matted. $316.25

180. Russ Webster oil on board street scene, 16 by 20 inches. $402.50

181. Lot of 4 Helen Stein oils on board, street scene, etc. largest 13 by 16 inches. $230.00

182. Lot of 3 framed engravings.
$74.75

183. 19th century hanging brass and iron fluid lamp. $40.25

184. Cloisonné' lamp and vase.
$74.75

185. Metal cased early 20th century photo of a young man. $51.75
186. Lot of 4 Helen Stein gouaches on paper paintings including self portrait, matted. $115.00

187. Lot of 4 Helen Stein gouaches on paper portraits, matted.
$115.00

188. C. H. Richert oil on board, "October Evening," 7.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $402.50

189. Lot of 4 Helen Stein gouache on paper portraits, 10 by 8 inches, matted. $172.50

190. Chinese paper rolled wall hanging painted with birds motif, 78 by 48 inches. $143.75
191. Book lot; "Saga of Cape Ann," "Along the Old Roads of Cape Ann," etc. $23.00

192. Rossum oil on canvas European street scene, 20 by 16 inches, framed. $86.25

193. 19th century patchwork quilt.
$143.75

194. Set of 3 Nagel publishing books on Greek, Peruvian, and Iranian erotic art. $28.75

195. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist nude, 24 by 18 inches, matted. $143.75

196. A. Eugenie oil on canvas marine scene, 16 by 20 inches, framed. $109.25

197. Lot of 4 Helen Stein gouache on paper portraits. $86.25

198. Lot; Peterson's 1856 Fashion book, "Making a watercolor," etc. $46.00

199. Helen Stein gouache on paper abstract, 17 by 12 inches, matted. $86.25

200. Partial set of French T+V porcelain, 2 platter and 2 covered vegetable dishes.
$166.75

201. W. H. Bartlett hand colored steel engraving of Faneuil Hall from the water, 5 by 7 inches, framed. $40.25

202. Akira Matsumoto woodblock print, 191 of 200, 3 by 4 inches, framed. $40.25

203. Imari charger. $86.25

204. C. H. Richert oil on board, "Vine brook," 7.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $488.75

205. Large lot of old postcards.
$51.75

206. Queen Ann candlestand.
$189.75

207. Lot of 4 Helen Stein gouache on paper portraits, 12 by 8 inches each, matted. $28.75

208. Iron wild boar sculpture6.5 tall, 7 inches long. $28.75

209. lot of 4 Helen Stein gouaches on paper, 12 by 8 inches, matted. $115.00

210. Mission Oak wall clock. $23.00
211. Lot of 4 Helen Stein gouache on paper portraits, 11 by 8 inches each, matted. $28.75

212. Ariane?? oil on canvas portrait of a child, 14 by 10 inches, framed. $51.75

213. Lot of 3 Helen stein gouaches on paper, 12 by 8 inches the largest, matted. $86.25

214. Lot; 2 broken Chinese Canton platters and liner. $11.50

215. Helen Stein gouache on paper modernist nude, 12 by 12 inches, framed. $109.25

216. Oil on board landscape with lake and mountain, 8 by 10 inches, framed. $74.75

217. Lot; sterling, Girl Scout knife, etc. $287.50

218. Ivory handled Victorian cane. $28.75

219. Lot of 3 Helen Stein oil portraits, largest 24 by 18 inches, one framed. $28.75

220. Ephemera lot; J. B. Priestly and Roger Babson autographs, US ambassador to Austria, opera playbill, etc. $11.50

221. Beatrice Albert oil on board floral still life, 12 by 16 inches, framed. $51.75

222. Limoges hand painted platter.
$63.25

223. Lot of 4 Helen Stein oil portraits, largest 24 by 18 inches. $115.00

224. Lot of 3 Helen Stein oils, largest, 24 by 18 inches.
$115.00

225. Mae Bennett Brown oil on board still life, 6 by 9 inches, framed. $287.50

226. Lot of 2 Eugene Sparks oil on masonite beach scenes. $28.75
227. Beatrice Albert oil on board floral still life, 12 by 16 inches, framed. $258.75

228. Hand painted porcelain vase. $28.75

229. Lot of old and Victorian valentines. $63.25

230. Lot of 2 patchwork quilts.
$80.50

231. Lot of 3 Victorian Continental plates. $51.75

232. Lot of velvet panels. $51.75

233. Set of 12 sterling silver teaspoons. $97.75

234. Gilt gessoed frame. $23.00

235. Lot of Betty lamps. $34.00

236. Boxed toy warship. $11.50

237. N. Currier lithograph, "The Lovers Reconciliation," 13 by 10 inches, framed. $46.00

238. Shirley Temple photo. $5.75

239. Lot of 2 Chinese stands. $132.25

240. Steuben type glass bear.
$51.75

241. G. L. Langdon oil on canvas floral still life, 14 by 20 inches. $178.25

242. C. H. Richert oil on board "Hazy Evening," 7.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $517.50

243. Victorian Eastlake corner chair. $28.75

244. Croquet set. $5.75

245. Toy monkey. $5.75

246. Pair of Indian clubs owned by the artist John A. Cook. $115.00

247. Lot; old hatpins, etc. $34.50
248. Lot of old photos, military correspondence, R. Babson signature, etc. $11.50

249. Geometric tapestry. $34.50

250. Repusse brass fireplace box. $11.50

251. Lot of 4 Helen Stein oils largest 18 by 22 inches. $143.75

252. Lot of 3 Helen Stein unstretched oils, largest 16 by 13 inches. $28.75

253. Russ Webster oil on board harbor scene, 20 by 16 inches. $230.00

254. Walnut whatnot shelf. $28.75
255. Lot of 2 sets of bookends. $57.50