Pair of folk art portraits, gouache on paper, unsigned. These unusual portraits depict a gentleman carrying a top hat in one hand and a book in the other and a woman in a blue dress carrying a child, each shown in a pastoral landscape including a house in one portrait and a church in the other, and with the Hudson River in the background. The portraits are executed in the flat, stylized manner associated with the Hudson River Valley portrait tradition. They have lovely color and are in very good condition, with some minor toning and discoloration. Early 19th century, American.  

Dimensions: 29” x 23”; Viewed Area: 24” x 18”

Item No. 260257

Price: $4,800.

Shaker two-part workman’s desk, walnut. The upper section sports two paneled doors opening onto an interior with a single shelf, over a drop-front lid opening onto an interior with eight drawers and a cubby with a single shelf. The lower section has two half-drawers over two full drawers. The desk is in good condition with some wear and staining. The lid has been replaced. Early 19th century, unknown community.

Provenance: From a Troy, NY Shaker collection.

Dimensions:  72½” high x 36½” wide x 19” deep.

Item No. 260233

Price: $2,200.

Sheet iron elephant weathervane. In the late 19th century, the elephant became a sensational pop-culture icon in America, driven by P.T. Barnum’s Circus and his world-famous elephant, Jumbo. Local blacksmiths or folk artists in New England and across the Midwest frequently drew inspiration from traveling circuses, creating highly stylized, naive, and sometimes delightfully abstract elephant silhouettes. This hard-to-find Jumbo weathervane is in fair to good condition, with significant weathering and some small holes from rust. Nevertheless, it displays well and would make an unusual addition to any folk art collection. Late 19th century, American.

Provenance: Just Folk Antiques; David Wheatcraft Antiques.

Dimensions: 30” high (with stand) x 43” long.

Item No. 260248

Price: $4,800.

Nine-patch pieced quilt. A very nice pieced quilt featuring alternating nine-patch blocks set on point against a vibrant yellow field. The quilt is constructed from a variety of period printed cotton fabrics in shades of red, pink, blue and brown, and finished with contrasting red and black floral borders. It is backed by a blue and white gingham small check.There is extensive hand-quilting throughout. Very good condition, with no stains or wear. Late 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 84” x 73”

Item No. 260184

Price: $775.

Banister-back great chair. This imposing chair sports a scrolled crest, wonderful sloping arms,  large mushroom finials on the hand grips and a good splint seat. It is in good condition, sturdy and ready to use, but with repairs to the legs, to one of the mushroom finials and to one of the back posts. 18th century, New England.

Dimensions: 49” high x 28” wide x 15” deep; 19” seat height.

Item No. 260228

Price: $1,375. 

Pair of painted firkins, pine. Both firkins sport original paint, one a worn green and the other black, with stave construction with lapped bands and copper tacks. One has a bentwood swing handle, while the other has a wire handle with a wooden grip. Both are in very good condition. 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 14½” high, (handle up), x 10” diameter base, and 9½” high, (handle up), x 7” diameter base.

Item No. 260215

Price: $1,150.

Adjustable two-candle candlestand, figured maple. The candlestand sports a circular top, a threaded mechanism for adjusting the height of a cross bar with two hand-forged iron candle holders, and a turned tripod base. It retains a rich period surface with outstanding form, and is in very good condition. Late 18th or early 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 33” high x 20” wide x 20” deep

Item No. 260188

Price: $1,475

Full-body “Black Hawk” weathervane, copper with a zinc head. The weathervane is in excellent condition with good color and very attractive patina. Purchased out of a very good weathervane collection in Pennsylvania. The metal stand is contemporary. Attributed to J.W. Fiske and Company, (active 1870-1893), New York.

Dimensions: 20” high x 27¼” long.

Item No. 260153

Price: $8,800.

Chippendale chest of drawers, maple. The chest sports original Spanish Brown paint, a dovetailed case, applied edge moldings around the top, five overlapping graduated drawers, and high bracket feet. The brasses are replaced. The chest is in very good condition, displaying only the expected wear and tear from age and usage. Last quarter of the 18th century, probably coastal CT or MA.

Dimensions: 44½” high x 36” wide x 18½” deep.

Item No. 260212

Price: $1,950.

Pair of large Chinese export chargers. The chargers are each 18½” in diameter. Both are in fair condition with chips and cracks but display well. 18th or 19th century.

Item No. 260279

Price: $675.