Categorized Listing Of Lots

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Lot 517: William A. Sherwood, American, 1875-1951, o/c, Vieux Flandres, 26 3/4" x 21 1/4", titled with artist's label verso, signed upper right, minor paint chips
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 524: American School 20th c, o/c, Hilly Landscape, 9" x 17", relined
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 525: J.T. Graf, American 20th c, o/c, Valley of Brandywine, 18" x 23", dated 1957
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 527: Clarence Kincaid, American, 1900-1991, oil on fiber board, Snowbound Farm, 18" x 24", artist bio attached to back
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 529: Rudolph Mathis??, American, 19th c, o/c portrait of a gentleman, oval 27" h, 21" w, last name indistinct, exc condition, cleaned recently
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 530: Frederic Remington, American, 1861-1909, pencil sketch on paper, Indian Braves on Horseback, 8" x 12" sight size, initialed "F.R." lower right, double matted and in an early 20th c gilt frame.
Estimate: 4,000-6,000
Lot 531: F.O.C. Darley, Paestum, Rostrum, January 28th, 1857. Pencil, black ink wash & sepia toned drawing on paper. From the Schiek collection. Cleaned and rematted with acid-free board May 1997. 9" x 12.25" sight size.
Estimate: 600-800
Lot 532: F.O.C. Darley watercolor Cows in a rocky stream. Signed F.O.C. Darley in lower right. In acid-free mount. 9.25" x 14" sight size.
Estimate: 1,000-1,500
Lot 533: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, 11 3/4" x 18 3/4" pencil sketch, inscribed verso "The Death of Cannanchet, from Cooper's novel of The Wept of Wish ton Wish / Oct 1838" 3" tear in right middle end of image, unsigned
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 534: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil and ink wash on paper, magazine illustration, Jester with 2 Gentleman and a woman, 14 1/2" x 12 1/4", light foxing throughout, with a pencil sketch of a monument to Nathan Hale verso c. 1883-88, unsigned
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 535: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, ink wash illust. From Finding the Treasure in The Dollar Newspaper, Philadelphia: June 1843, inscribed in pencil "An Ink Splash", 4 1/2" x 4 1/2", with a pencil sketch verso, unsigned
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 536: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil sketch on paper, probably Brandywine River View, 12" x 16", unsigned, small tear at right edge
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 537: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, mixed media on board, Western Forest Camp Site Along Stream, 12 1/4" x 18 1/4", losses around edges, crease lower left, light overall foxing, unsigned
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 538: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, mixed media on paper laid on board, Barnyard Scene with Soldiers and African-Americans, 12" x 19", inscribed verso "Original Sketch by FOC Darley. Presented to Mr. Wm. Habbart of CLaymont Dela. After the death of Mr. Darley by his Widow", evenly browned, some abrasions, unsigned
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 539: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil sketch of Mt. desert island, people along shoreline w/ 2 boats, unsigned, 10" x 13"
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 540: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil sketch of Towering Tree, 20" x 14", losses around edges, unsigned
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 541: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil ink and ink wash on paper, Scene of Soldiers w/ Family in Distress, 11" x 17", unsigned
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 542: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil drawing heightened w/ white chalk, Miner Panning for Gold, probably published early 1850s, 11" x 15"
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 543: Walnut and steel artist's brush trimmer, 10" x 3 1/8", with a painted bamboo turned stand understood to be a field easel, both items owned by F.O.C. Darley according to family tradition
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 544: Oil on brass stovepipe cover. Wooded sunset landscape. 3.25" diameter painting x 6" diameter overall
Estimate: 50-100
Lot 545: Watercolor and ink on paper. Primitive landscape with man and ducks. Inscribed on back "Pen & ink sketch made by Mary Grubb more than 50 years ago, Laura Meekin. Frank bought from Rappaport, Front Street, about 1935" 11.5" x 15.5"
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 546: Alfred T. Scott, American, son of Bishop Levi Scott who taught art at Wesley Female Institute, Wilmington. Oil on canvas inscribed verso "Last of the Barley Mill . Brandywine / 1866 - Alfred T. Scott / 1893". 12" x 18"
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 547: Anon. Late 19th Century. Oil on board. Academy Hill 1787 frp, 4th & West. Inscribed in pencil verso "With supply stencil by Brandywine Art & Book Shop Inc. / 823 Orange Street / Wilmington Delaware" 8.5" x 17.5"
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 548: Frank F. English, American. Watercolor springtime picnic with dog, women & children. 10.5" x 18 7/8" sight size.
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 549: Frank F. English, American, EX: Schiek Collection, pencil and ink wash on paper, House and Barn, signed "FFE" to lower right, and "English" in pencil verso, 3 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Estimate: 300-500
Lot 550: Robert Shaw, American, 1859-1912, Watercolor on paper Two Sandpipers. 17" x 10.5" sight size.
Estimate: 600-800
Lot 551: Robert Shaw, American, 1859-1912, Watercolor on paper, cows in stream, laid down, minor foxing. 9.5" x 15.5".
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 552: Attributed to Robert Shaw, American, 1859-1912, Unsigned watercolor on paper haystacks in a fenced field. 9" x 14.25"
Estimate: 600-800
Lot 553: Robert Shaw, American. Watercolor on paper, Birds in flight. Signed lower right. 17.25" x 10.75" sight size.
Estimate: 600-800
Lot 554: Robert Shaw, American. Watercolor on paper tree lined country lane with girl in grass. Stains and foxing. 16 5/8" x 11", inscribed verso in pencil, PR Roberts, 400 South Clayton Street, Wilmington, Del, partially laid down
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 555: Probably F.O.C. Darley, American, 1821-1888, EX: Schiek Collection, red crayon and white chalk, Male Nude after Michaelangelo's "Battle of Cascina", 17 3/4" x 17 1/2", with a sketch of a longhorn cow verso, charcoal and white chalk, splits along folded crease, unsigned
Estimate: 300-500
Lot 558: Alexander Stuart, American. Oil on canvas 3-Masted Sailing Ship with American Flag. Signed lower left. 26" x 22"
Estimate: 1,000-1,500
Lot 559: Alexander Stuart, American. Oil on canvas naval battle scene. Inscribed in pencil on back of frame Hiram Yerger, 11 E. 3rd St., Wilmington. 30" x 50"
Estimate: 4,000-6,000
Lot 560: Clawson Shakespeare Hammitt, 1857-1927, American. Oil on canvas landscape of marsh grass with windmill in background. 14" x 20"
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 561: Clawson Shakespeare Hammitt, 1857-1927, American. Oil on canvas landscape of marsh grass. Canvas laid over panel. 13" x 11.5"
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 562: Clawson Shakespeare Hammitt, 1857-1927, American, watercolor, Rocky Shoreline w/ Boats, 7 1/2" x 15", signed lower left
Estimate: 300-500
Lot 563: American School, 20th C., oil on board, Rocky Shoreline, unisgned, inscribed verso Unknown, friend of Lib's Family, Helen Davis? Early 1900s, 8" x 12 1/2"
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 564: Frank Penrick, mid 20th C., watercolor, 11" x 15", Houses w/ Fence and People, intialed FHP '42, inscribed in pencil verso Villa Montery / Del.
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 565: American School, late 19th / early 20th C., oil on artist board, Farm Landscape w/ Fence and Shed, 6 3/4" x 12", unsigned
Estimate: 200-300
Lot 566: J. Betelle, American, 20th C., watercolor of Sailboats and buoy, 5 1/4" x 15 1/2", laid on board
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 567: Howard Pyle, American. 21" x 17" Oil en grisielle on board. Young scribe seated at gothic desk.
Estimate: 4,000-6,000
Lot 568: Frederick DeBourg Richards, American, 1822-1903, w/c, Wetlands 12.5" x 20.25" sight size., signed F. De. Richards, lower right
Estimate: 600-800
Lot 569: Anon. American School. Pastel & pencil drawing The Whistling Buoy, Grubbs Landing, Delaware. Depicting and expansive 3-storey resort building with outdoor pavillions and boat dock contained in an oval mat with a titled cartouche surrounded by dolphins, starfish, crab, shells & other sea life. 20" x 34" sight size. #25" x 39" overall size.
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 570: American Illustration School. 20th Century. Oil on canvas depicting lady in high wheeled coach with 4 men, a child and a coachman in attendance in front of two-story residence. Unsigned. Possibly a study as details in the faces are lacking. 36" x 40"
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 571: American Illustration School. 20th Century. Oil on canvas depicting building with bell tower displaying Red Cross logo avenue with 1930s sedans lined up. Unsigned. 40" x 31.5"
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 572: Stanley M. Arthurs, American. Oil on canvas man surprising couple. 27" x 36"
Estimate: 2,000-3,000
Lot 573: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 9 1/2" x 7 7/8" gouache on paper, Man Cooking at Stove, signed "Arthurs" in pencil to lower right
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 574: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 7" x 5 7/8" gouache on paper, Men in Colonial Tavern, signed "Arthurs '26" in pencil on mat
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 575: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 7 1/4" x 7" gouache on paper, Outdoor Masonic Ceremony, signed "SA" to lower left in image
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 576: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 7 3/4" x 11" oil on paper, George Washington at Mt. Vernon, signed "S.A., '29" lower right
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 577: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 10" x 7 1/2" gouache on paper, 2 Indians and 3 Settlers at River, signed "Arthurs" lower right
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 578: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 10 1/2" x 13 7/8" gouache on paper, George Washington on Horseback at Mt. Vernon, signed "S. Arthurs" lower left
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 579: Stanley Arthurs, American, 1877-1950, 10" x 13" gouache on paper, Man in Green Suit and Top Hat Buying Fruit From Vendor, signed "Arthurs" in pencil
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 580: Dennis Minch, American, 20th c, pastel, Wawaset Overlook, 15 1/2" x 10 1/2", signed lower right, labeled by artist verso
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 581: Charles Partridge Adams, American, 1858-1942, w/c, Sheaves of Wheat, 6 3/4" x 9 1/4", signed lower left and dated 1898, nicely framed in an oak shadowbox frame with silver liner
Estimate: 800-1,200
Lot 582: American School, late 19th C., 14 1/4" x 7" oil on panel, Moonlit Stream with Canoe
Estimate: 200-400
Lot 583: American Hudson Valley School, 28 1/4" x 46 3/4" oil on canvas, Landscape with Figures, Boat, Animals, and Village
Estimate: 1,500-2,500
Lot 584: John A. Maslin, Claymont, DE, mid 20th C., watercolor and gouache and pencil, View of City Street, Probably King Street in Wilm., 22" x 15", signed JAM / 53 lower right, inscribed on back "Painted from old photograph, By: John A. Maslin / father of Trudy Heaps / Claymont Heights / Claymont Del. 1953"
Estimate: 400-600
Lot 585: E.I. Rogers, American, late 19th C. Watercolor of Cows in Field, 9 3/4" x 12 5/8", signed and dated '96 lower right
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 586: American School, late 19th / early 20th C., oil on artist board Landscape, signed FCM lower right, 6" x 9 3/8"
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 587: W. Garrett Hume, American, 20th c, o/canvas board, 12" x 13 3/4", Snowbound House
Estimate: 100-200
Lot 588: Franz de Merlier, Belgian-American, b. 1873, w/c, River Landscape, 15" x 19 1/2, dated 1908
Estimate: 300-500