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Attributed to Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774-1825) Lydia Wright Summers, circa 1820 Oil on canvas: 28 3/4 x 24 in. By descent in the Summers family
Paul Revere (American, 1735-1818) Rare Engraving The Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in King St. Boston on March 5th 1770 Handcolored: 10 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. Prov: Robert Bacon, U.S. Secretary of State to Teddy Roosevelt & Ambassador to France, by descent to present owner
Attributed to Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774-1825) George Summers, circa 1820 Oil on canvas: 29 x 24 in. By descent in the Summers family
John Bradford ALS to John Hancock, July 15, 1776, with mention of receiving a copy of The Declaration of Independence by express mail Prov: VA Estate
General Philip H. Sheridan ALS to Mrs. James Griswold, Feb. 15, 1868, giving her the included inkstand owned by Wilmer McLean, in whose Appomattox home the surrender was signed by Lee & Grant. The inkstand was offered for the signing but the ink was too thick. Prov: By descent to present owner Albert York (American, 1928-2009) Pink Roses, Oil on panel: 10 x 9 in. York paintings were collected and prized by Jackie Kennedy
Terry Davis Collection, Director of James Graham Gallery, NY
Oscar Bluemner (American, 1867-1938) Oranges, signed Watercolor and pencil: 5 x 6 in. Terry Davis Collection, Director of James Graham Gallery, NY
John Henry Twachtman (American, 1853-1902) Seascape, signed Oil on panel: 7 x 9 1/2 in. Terry Davis Collection, Director of James Graham Gallery, NY
Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899-1983) After Han Gan, Groom with Horses, signed in Chinese script & sealed Zhang Daqian Ink and print: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. Prov: Collection of Wang Jiyuan (1893-1975); and by descent to the present owner
Important Abraham Lincoln Presentation Silver Tray to Commodore John Rodgers (1812-1882) “for his gallant conduct and scientific ability in capturing the Rebel Atlanta, while in command of the Monitor Weehawken, June 17th, 1863”; W. Gale & Son, N.Y., engraved with the naval battle Prov: By descent in the John Rodgers family Sion Hill Estate, Havre de Grace, MD
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Leaves and Vine Necklace
Koshiro Onchi (Japanese, 1891-1955) Snow Rabbit, signed Woodblock Print: 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. Collection of Frances & Philip H. Bradley
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 2.05ct Round Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Cable Style Mounting
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) Auvergne, estate stamp Oil on canvas: 9 x 12 1/4 in. Prov: Collection of Terry Davis, N.Y.
Meissen Animalier Teapot 1763-1774 Estate of Roberta L. Tankel Part III
James Nares (British, 1953- ) Purple, 2000, signed Oil on wax paper: 24 x 19 in.
Flemish or French Verdure Tapestry, Late 17th C., centrally woven with a stag and two does in a landscape, within a floral border with fruit and birds, 10 x 12 ft.
Wolf Kahn (American/German, b. 1927) Hilltop Barn, 1980, signed Oil on canvas: 30 x 40 in.
William Trost Richards (American, 1833-1905) Evening Star Oil on canvas: 20 x 40 1/2 in.
Narcisse Vigile Diaz De La Pena (French, 1808-1876) A Threatening Sky – Forest of Fontainbleau, signed Oil on board: 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.