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John Dawson

Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

$9,600Sale Price|61% Off

H 5.91 in W 17.13 in D 5.52 in

Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

By John Dawson

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Glass Eyes. Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925. Dawson worked as a kiln operator at the Scammel Pottery Co., in Trenton.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decoys

Materials

Wood

Large Victorian Oil Painting Young Lady Fishing Lesson Highland River Landscape
Large Victorian Oil Painting Young Lady Fishing Lesson Highland River Landscape

Large Victorian Oil Painting Young Lady Fishing Lesson Highland River Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Fishing Lesson by John Dawson Watson (1832-1892), signed oil painting on canvas: 33" x 22" (83.8 x 55.8cm) gilt framed condition: excellent provenance: formerly with Christies Au...

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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Early 19th Century Staffordshire Plates with Stags
Pair of Early 19th Century Staffordshire Plates with Stags

Pair of Early 19th Century Staffordshire Plates with Stags

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of early 19th century plates by John Dawson & Co., Sunderland, Durham. The impressed mark dates from 1799-1837.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th century Hanau Gold Box.
Mid-19th century Hanau Gold Box.

Mid-19th century Hanau Gold Box.

$25,970

H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Mid-19th century Hanau Gold Box.

Located in Paris, FR

On the back of the lid an inscription has been engraved "PRESENTED BY JOHN BASTARD ESQ TO THOMAS DAWSON ON HIS WINNING THE NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE WITH STILTON.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

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John Dawson Signed Exceptionally Large Surreal Oil Painting of Two Figures
John Dawson Signed Exceptionally Large Surreal Oil Painting of Two Figures

John Dawson Signed Exceptionally Large Surreal Oil Painting of Two Figures

By John Dawson

Located in Studio City, CA

A very amazing, both in composition and sure stature, original oil on canvas painting of two figures (Therapy session, anyone?) by American artist John Dawson who specializes in figu...

Category

20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

John Dawson Watson (1832-1892) - Framed Watercolour, Cavaliers at the Inn
John Dawson Watson (1832-1892) - Framed Watercolour, Cavaliers at the Inn

John Dawson Watson (1832-1892) - Framed Watercolour, Cavaliers at the Inn

Located in Corsham, GB

This fine watercolour study depicts a scene of mounted Cavalier stopping at a village inn. The rest of the men look ready to make haste, while the last two are left lingering for a s...

Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Bathed in Mysterious Light (Grand Canyon)
Bathed in Mysterious Light (Grand Canyon)

Bathed in Mysterious Light (Grand Canyon)

By Dawson Dawson-Watson

Located in Missouri, MO

John's Wood to the popular English Illustrator John Dawson-Watson.

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

John Dawson Exceptionally Large Surreal Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Napoleon
John Dawson Exceptionally Large Surreal Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Napoleon

John Dawson Exceptionally Large Surreal Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Napoleon

By John Dawson

Located in Studio City, CA

A very amazing, both in composition and sure stature, original oil on canvas portrait painting of Napoleon posing in his red ceremonial uniform by American artist John Dawson who spe...

Category

20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

John Dawson Exceptionally Large Surreal Signed Oil Painting the Shady Lady, 1994
John Dawson Exceptionally Large Surreal Signed Oil Painting the Shady Lady, 1994

John Dawson Exceptionally Large Surreal Signed Oil Painting the Shady Lady, 1994

By John Dawson

Located in Studio City, CA

A very amazing, both in composition and sure stature, original oil on canvas painting ("Shady Lady with Landscape") by American artist John Dawson who specializes in figurative art (...

Category

1990s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Pair of Early 19th Century Plates with Stags
Pair of Early 19th Century Plates with Stags

Pair of Early 19th Century Plates with Stags

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of early 19th century plates by John Dawson & Co., Sunderland, Durham. The impressed mark dates from 1799-1837.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Located in Dayton, OH

This wheeled chair was comfortable for the occupant to travel to and from the spa. John Dawson was the principal maker of these chairs in1782 creating the first common use of a rolli...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Collection of  Northwest Coast Indian Masks
Collection of  Northwest Coast Indian Masks

Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Masks

Located in Chicago, IL

The artists represented are Dawson, John Livingston and Calvin Hunt.

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Masks

Materials

Wood

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Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920
Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920

Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks Item Number: Y606A Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks. Original paint, hand carved, glass eyes. Were used in Wisconsin. Almost complete wing pain...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Decoys

Materials

Wood

Montblanc, Piston Fountain Pen, Patron of the Art Sir Henry Tate 888 Limited
Montblanc, Piston Fountain Pen, Patron of the Art Sir Henry Tate 888 Limited

Montblanc, Piston Fountain Pen, Patron of the Art Sir Henry Tate 888 Limited

By Montblanc

Located in Braintree, GB

18kt solid yellow gold piston fountain pen with diamonds and mother of pearl, and 18kt gold nib, fully hallmarked. Limited edition number 792 of 888. The retractable Au 750 solid go...

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Early 2000s German Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

$3,500

H 12 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hollow Canada goose decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson, of Chincoteague, VA. Hollow, with original paint - in as found condition. Chip shots and age to spare. Period: First quarter of ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Bluebill Rochester Duck Decoy Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s
Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s

Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s

$925

H 7.5 in W 14.25 in D 6.5 in

Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Classic antique Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s, with head tucked back in contented posture. Decoy is in well worn original paint with touch-ups to the black areas. The neck has...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Georges-Marie-Julien Girardo (French 1856-1914) Oil on Canvas "A Wedding Party"
Georges-Marie-Julien Girardo (French 1856-1914) Oil on Canvas "A Wedding Party"

Georges-Marie-Julien Girardo (French 1856-1914) Oil on Canvas "A Wedding Party"

Located in LA, CA

Georges-Marie-Julien Girardot (French, b. Besançon 1856 - d. Paris, 1914) "Avant le mariage" (Before the Wedding) A Palatial and Impressive French 19th Century Oil on Canvas depictin...

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19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900
Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900

Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Antique diamond wing brooch, attributed to Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, circa 1900. A gold and silver brooch in the form of a pair of outstretched wings, the wings with one hundred and...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...

Category

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Materials

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A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin
A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin

A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin

$40,689

W 0.56 in L 1.38 in

A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin, in the form of a plant, the base with an oval Mughal-style carved emerald set within an old-cut diamond encrusted crescent, the top set with a finel...

Category

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Materials

Gold, Platinum

Victorian Old Cut Diamond 'Starburst' Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Victorian Old Cut Diamond 'Starburst' Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880

Victorian Old Cut Diamond 'Starburst' Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck. A true example of an early 20th century English estate made decoy duck form, with glass eyes. With a wonderful, pointed shape and p...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s
Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s

Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Classic Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s, beautiful rough hewn gunning decoy by Maine's great Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864 - 1950), having th...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

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Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item
Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item

Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Vienna Austria at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector or just as decoration item. Very good condition, made of wood and...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

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