Pair of Composition Game Boards

A colorful pair of painted game boards, made of a soft composition material. Newly framed.
Invnetory Number: #12CA141, 712CA45
Price: $350 pair

Hobo Painting

Early 20th C. oil on canvas painting with cartoon qualities of a hobo and his dog. Highlighted with the notable quote known to all of us. Signed B.H.M. Very nice original condition with a small wear/soft spot near the dog's lower leg. Sight size is 29 1/2" x 19 1/2:
Inventory Number: 212FLA523
Price: $895

"Wingo the Dog" Cartoons

An interesting group of 5 cartoon character paintings on board of "Wingo the Dog". These paintings were done in 1970 by Wesley L. Wing, then an inmate in a prison most likely in Illinois. There are reference stamps from the prison identifying Wing as an inmate with his name and serial number. One of the paintings (fisherman) has a label with the name Mrs. Harold L. Wing and her address in Owawa. IL. with the prison stamp and information whited out. She is likely Wesley's mother and the painting was a gift. Very accomplished work.
Inventory Number: 111EB145
Price: $160 each or $650 for all 5

Large hooked Rug

Exceptionally large hooked rug (6'10" x 4') with an impressionistic rendering of a country cottage and group of sheep. Lovely muted colors. Excellent condition. Has been cleaned and given minor conservation.
Inventory Number: 1010R1386
Price: $2750

Lion Hooked Rug

A most attractive (composition, colors and size) and well made reclining lion hooked rug. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th c. It has maintained its vibrant colors while mellowing with age, The condition is excellent and was properly mounted by Kathy Wilson for display. A wonderful alternative to a painting. 54" wide by 29" high. From a Beacon Hil, Boston home.
Inventory Number: 710M175
Price: $2950

Tiger Hooked Rug

Colorful and graphically pleasing Tiger Hooked Rug from the early 1900's. Nice size and attractive color pallet. Unusual animal for older hooked rugs. Very good condition with only minor repairs. Nicely mounted for hanging. 46" wide by 30 1/2" high,
Inventory Number: 611IN40
Price: $895

African American Folk Art Painting

A wonderful masterwork of African American Folk Art that visually and emotionally captures the tragic separation of black and white school children in out country in the mid 20th C.
This instropective and thoughtful painting was painted by "SAMATHA" and is dated "1958", just at the height of America's school integration struggle. Samatha was not a trained artist, but used her experiences, imagination and natural artistic ability to create her folk art statement.

The scene is cleverly and delightfully composed with great colorful details all across the canvas. It is set in an idyllic village school yard with the white children playing ing their school grounds with kites and games. In contrast, the black children are outside the fence with only the ability to look on and wonder.
From studying the "story" of the painting and the detailed images, we believe the artist, "Samantha", has carefully included herself at the lower center of her painting. You can almost feel her wishing she could cross the fence and join the fun. She has truly captured the moment in this most personal work.
This special painting is in its untouched original state - no damage or repairs, no in-painting and never cleaned. If cleaned the images would be much brighter in color.
Inventory Number: 610HP3335F355
Price: $6850

Doyle Silhouette of a Woman

Hollow cut American silhouette of a woman, signed "Doyle" for William M. Doyle, Boston, MA. Doyle was an early silhouette artist and died in 1828. Hollow cut artwork is nicely embellished with a gray wash. His signature is also done in the same wash. It is laid over its original black textured fabric. Cutting is in excellent condition with 2 minor stress separations from cutting. Period, if not original, frame. Sight size is 2 3/4" x 3 !/2". Overall 4 3/4" x 5 3/4".
Inventory Number: 610EB118
Price: $345

Portly Gentleman Silhouette

Large size "cut and paste" silhouette of a portly gentleman with the impressed mark of "Thomas Creswick" in the lower right corner. Floor accented with water color pattern. Silhouette size is 6 1/4" by 11". Excellent original condition. No tears, regluing or excessive toning. Thomas Creswick was a noted English painter (1811-1869).
Inventory Number: 510B30
Price: $565

19th C Philadelphia Mirror

Federal 2 panel mirror with the paper label of "ERPS & CO, Corner of Market and Fifth, Philadelphia". Mahogany frame with the original paddle wheel riverboat eglomise panel. Fine original condition. 2nd Q 19th C
Inventory Number: PERS40
Price: $950