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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

Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes. Attributed to John

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decoys

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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.

$26,640

H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Mid-19th century Hanau Gold Box.

Located in Paris, FR

center in a basket. On the back of the lid an inscription has been engraved "PRESENTED BY JOHN BASTARD

Category

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

figures (Therapy session, anyone?) by American artist John Dawson who specializes in figurative art (both

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

/2 x 13 framed Dawson Dawson-Watson was born in the rather fashionable London suburb of St. John

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

Napoleon posing in his red ceremonial uniform by American artist John Dawson who specializes in figurative

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

with Landscape") by American artist John Dawson who specializes in figurative art (both painting and

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

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

occupant to travel to and from the spa. John Dawson was the principal maker of these chairs in1782 creating

Category

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

are Dawson, John Livingston and Calvin Hunt.

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Masks

Materials

Wood

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Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900

$1,895

H 22.75 in W 42 in D 18 in

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down to paneled sides on all four sides for easy placement in any room. The back and sid...

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$240 / item

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Located in İSTANBUL, TR

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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.

Category

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Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris
Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris

Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in Dm 14.5 in

Rare 1940s Charger with Antelope Motif by Cole-Merris

By Cole-merris Ceramic Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This extremely rare charger -- with gold highlights and beautiful tonalities reminiscent of the work of Thomas Hart Benton -- was produced by the Cole-Merris Ceramics company in San ...

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Materials

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Antinoo Head Sculpture
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$2,210 / item

H 17.33 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in

Antinoo Head Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

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Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
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Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...

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Materials

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$3,463

H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in

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Materials

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Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
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By British Sporting Art

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
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Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920
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By Tiffany Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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$104,360

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Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 32 x 45 inches Framed size: 35.5 x 50 inches Signed lower right

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The Proposal

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$111,392

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Located in Belgravia, London, London

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Large Bronze and Green Glass Box, Russian, circa 1825
Large Bronze and Green Glass Box, Russian, circa 1825

Large Bronze and Green Glass Box, Russian, circa 1825

Located in New York, NY

Large bronze and green glass box, Russian, circa 1825.

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Materials

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Mother's Brood
Mother's Brood

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$34,461

H 23.25 in W 19.25 in

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By Valentine Thomas Garland

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on panel Panel size: 16 x 12 inches Framed size: 23.25 x 19.25 inches Signed lower right

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Materials

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