Leland Little – The Signature Spring Auction
March 11
Hillsborough, NC
www.LelandLittle.com
919-644-1243

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — On Saturday, March 11, at 9 am (EDT) Leland Little Auctions will conduct its Signature spring auction, following a slate of auctions, including its spring sporting art auction, a single-owner coin auction and a rare spirits auction.

The Signature spring auction offers bidders a vetted selection of fine art, antique furniture and jewelry. American art highlights include two fresh-to-the-market paintings by Ernie Barnes. The first of which, an oil on canvas titled “The Hurdler,” depicts a hurdler stretched out, mid jump. Known for his unique style of depicting movement, Barnes’ “Hurdler” embodies the essence of power, grace and pure determination. The second work, an oil on canvas titled “Pool Hall Sharpie,” depicts a long-legged young man contemplating his next move within the dimly lit smoky confines of the pool hall. Both works were purchased directly from the artist.

Antique furniture offerings are led by a Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut tall case clock by Isaac Thomas. This circa 1780, rare Willis Town, Chester County clock has descended within the same family for more than 150 years, documentation of which accompanies this lot.

Another top lot is a circa 1760, Pennsylvania Queen Anne walnut highboy. Accompanying this piece is written documentation detailing its provenance, starting with its original owner, Daniel Fuller, who lived from 1789 to 1856.

Jewelry offerings are led by an extensive selection of pieces, including an antique platinum and multi-diamond lavalier necklace. This piece centers on a pendant with five bezel set diamonds, which is joined to the necklace with 10 diamond stations. Another lot to watch is an antique platinum and diamond ring set with an old European cut diamond weighing 3.19 carats. The platinum mount of this intricate ring includes milgrain detailing and bead-set old European cut diamonds.

Bidding for this auction will take place live in-person as well as live on the Leland Little Auctions website. Registered bidders can also leave absentee bids or arrange for telephone bidding through the Leland Little website prior to the live auction.

Leland Little is at 620 Cornerstone Court. For information, www.lelandlittle.com or 919-644-1243.

Gorham Sterling Silver Gilt “Polar” Ice Bowl, 1872 date letter
A Very Fine and Large Sterling Silver Table Swan, German, circa 1940
Gent’s Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner Watch, Rolex
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Brooch, Cartier
Gold, Silver Topped Gold, Enamel, and Gem-Set Bee Brooch
Andrés López (Mx., active 1763-1811), Saint Michael the Archangel
Ernie Barnes (Am., 1938-2009), The Hurdler
Connecticut Chippendale Serpentine and Block Front Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1790s
Pennsylvania Queen Anne Walnut Highboy, circa 1760
Norman Lewis (Am., 1909-1979),
The Aftermath
Ernie Barnes (Am., 1938-2009), Pool Hall Sharpie
One of a Pair of Japanese Screens,
att. Kano Tanshin (Morimasa) (Jp., 1653-1718)
Pennsylvania Chippendale Walnut Tall Case Clock, Isaac Thomas, circa 1780
A Fine Pair of Chippendale Carved and Gilt Wood Mirrors, 18th century
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Fr., 1841-1919), Tête de la Danseuse au Viole (Decoupe)
Newcomb College Pottery Large “Moon and Palm” Baluster Vase
A Chinese Fahua Sculpture of Lu Dongbin
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (Fr., 1864-1901), Elles
Paul Émile Pissarro
(Fr., 1884-1972), Forest Interior
Edgar Rowley Smart (Eng., 1887- 1934), Jens Mills, Giverny, France
Granville Perkins (Am., 1830-1895), New York Harbor, Castle Williams on Governor’s Island