Oil on canvas portrait of James Alexander Cummings. Signed and dated "John F. Francis Pinx. 1834". John F. Fracis (1808-1886) is primarily known for still life paintings but was always a portrait artist. Working frequently in the Philadelphia area, he turned to still lifes around 1850. Sight: 29 1/2" X 27 3/4". Overall 39" X 33 1/2".
Wonderful portrait of a young girl in a red dress. This unsigned portrait is by Jonas Welch Holman (1805-1873) and sells with an essay by portrait specialist Emily Esser. An early if not original frame accompanies the painting. Sight: 26 1/4" X 21 1/4". Overall: 33 1/4" X 28 3/8". Circa 1850-1855.
Oil on board signed by Donald Roy Purdy (1924-2016). Absolutely beautiful and vibrant beach scene for which he is known. Great condition. Sight: 17 1/4" X 31 1/2". Overall: 25" X 39 1/2".
Large scale portrait of a gentleman. Signed and dated "R. STREET 1832". Robert Street (1796-1865) is well-documented Philadelphia portrait artist and is represented in many collections and museums including the National Gallery of Art. The frame is a modern replacement; the original may have been a typical Philadelphia wide frame which is highly sought after. I see two minor repairs and it has been lined. Sight: 35 3/4" X 28". Overall: 40" X 32 1/4".
Pair of cement garden cherubs on bases. These are in two pieces each and are in very good condition with one minor chip on the base of one. Approximately 34" high. Early 20th century.
Mahogany tea table. This is a beautiful table with carved legs and post. There are minor repairs. The swirled post is a particularly nice feature and the leg carvings are so nicely done. Philadelphia origin. 1770-1780.
A tole tray with great decoration. Painted in the 19th century, most of the paint has survived. It shows an asian garden with a bridge, trees, a building, and a bird. It measures approximately 16" X 22" X 1".
Pleasing landscape by Lawrence Mazzanovich (1871-1959). Signed lower left. Mazzanovich came from Chicago to Connecticut and eventually to North Carolina. This painting has been lined and is in a very nice contemporary frame. Sight: 21" X 25 1/4". Overall: 30" X 34 1/2".
Fedreal cherry tall case clock. Time and strike, unsigned face with moon phase dial. Dovetailed bonnet. Tombstone relief on base with french feet. 93" tall. Ca. 1800. Pennsylvania origin. Ex. Bronx Historical Society.
Scarce 'banjo' clock signed J. Polsey & Co.,Boston, Mass. John Polsey worked for the firm of Howard and Davis from 1852-1856, and this clock is similar to the Howard #5 in size and glass. John Polsey & Co. produced clocks from 1860-1864. Rare cherry case. Finial TBD. The clock is in good working order. 35" high.
Oil on canvas laid down to board; signed "J. Syer" lower right. John Syer 1815-1885. English. Minor inpainting upper right. Contemporary frame. Sight: 9" x 12 1/2". Overall: 14 1/4" x 17 1/2".
Small glass bottle with swirl top. It is nicely done in a light green tint. It is a thicker glass and I believe it to be European. There are no cracks or chips. 4 1/2" high X 3" wide. The neck is 3/4" and the top is 1 1/4" across.
