Auction New England Inaugural Auction
May 20th at 1pm
Falls Event Center, 21 Front Street,
Manchester, New Hampshire
Preview: May 19, 2-8PM / May 20, 9-12PM

1. Attributed Benjamin Frothingham Kneehole Desk, detail of shell on kneehole drawer, illustrated in The Magazine Antiques, January 1984, p. 257, Fig. 8
2. Detail George Washington Bookplate, laid lines and watermark, acquired by consignor’s family circa 1854, apparent engraver’s error above B in Probat
3. Serpent Handle, Stoneware Lion Presentation Jug inscribed “Trader Thompson”, h. 8”, acquired in 1959 by consignor’s grandmother in Princeton, Illinois from itinerant dealer
4. Haida Argillite Pipe, w. 14”, damaged, collected mid-20th century
5. Newly discovered Carl Werner (German, 1808-1894), “Grotto of Jeremiah near Jerusalem”, watercolor, 9 x 13”, 1863, 19th c. label (No. 31), cited in Jan. 1865 Art Journal
6. Jean-Baptiste Clesinger (French, 1814-1883), “Woman Bitten by a Snake”, bronze, w. 22”, inscribed “CLESINGER” and “The Henry Bonnard Co. Foundry/NY 1887”

1. Stoneware Lion Presentation Jug w/Serpent Handle, incised “Trader Thompson”, h. 8”, acquired 1959 by consignor’s grandmother in Princeton, Illinois from itinerant dealer
2. Detail of Inlaid Mahogany Federal Tall Case Clock, Aaron Willard, h. 82”, Painted Dial and Moon Phase with ship and pastoral village scene, Unrestored
3. Attributed Benjamin Frothingham Kneehole Desk, illustrated in The Magazine Antiques, January 1984, p. 257, Fig.
4. Carved and Painted Eagle, Artistic Carving Company, Chesapeake Style, 4 foot, No. E-72S in the company catalogue, w. 45”
5. KPM Plaque (detail), Young Woman in White with Flowers, impressed KPM mark on reverse
6. Frank Eastman Jones (American, 19 c.), “New York City’s Central Park Conservatory“, oil on canvas, 12 x 18”, signed “F. Eastman Jones ‘87”, Christie’s labels on verso
7. Folk Art Portrait, Mother with Twins, oil on canvas, 34 x27”, descended in a Midwest family
8. Pair of Yellow Peking Glass Vases, h. 8 ½”, Qianlong four character mark, collected mid-20th century
9. Paul Cezanne (French, 1839-1906), Head of Young Girl, print, signed on plate lower right, 4 ¾ x 3 ¾”

1. Detail of Bronze Plaque of Thomas Edison, Menlo Park, w. 9 ½”, inscribed “T A Edison / Menlo Park/Kelly 79”, perhaps by James Edward Kelly (American, 1855-1933)
2. Pair c. 1800 Massachusetts Buttons, with old card: “Worn by George Watson as sheriff of Hancock county {Maine] previous to year 1820”, descended in family, 7/8”
3. Detail of Folk Art Painted Tall Blanket Chest with three drawers, white pine, descended in New Hampshire Family to present consignor
4. 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Card Case, 3 ¼ x 2 ¼, from 19th century collection, descended in family (along with no. 9 and no. 11)
5. Attributed Mahogany Benjamin Frothingham Kneehole Desk, h. 29 ¾, w. 35 ½ top, w. 32 3/8” case, d. 22”, illustrated in The Magazine Antiques, January 1984, p. 257, Fig. 8
6. Charles F. Sayle (Nantucket, 20th century), one of two carved and painted Whale Plaques (six whales total), incised “C. F. Sayle” on back of each wooden plaque (losses)
7. Detail James Ricalton, China Through the StereoScope, Underwood & Underwood, 1901, book, booklet of 8 folding maps, viewer, and 99 of 100 stereoviews in original box
8. Self Portrait of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun (French, 1755-1842), hand painted porcelain plaque, subject inscribed in graphite on back, 4 7/8 x 3 3/8”
9. Set of nine graduated Chinese Export Nesting Cups, largest d. 4 3/8”, smallest d. 2”, from 19th century collection, descended in family (along with no. 4 and no. 11)
10. Signed Harry Truman Letter, 10/26/1961, re: “Whistle Stop” campaign, postscript: “Let the high hats take the “air.” I’ll take the ground and lick ‘em every time!”
11. Book of Early Japanese Photos, collected in 19th century (with no. 4 and no. 9), 26 images total, including 2 of Mount Fuji and many showing everyday life in 19th century Japan

Jack O’Brien / 603-260-9550 / jack@auctionnewengland.com / www.auctionnewengland.com
Auctioneer: Peter Coccoluto, NH License #3080