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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.

$25,852

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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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,...

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys
Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys

Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Mallard pair of hand carved by Roger Litski. Original paint still showing. Glass eyes. Each marked on the bottom "R.L." Oversized for big water. Period: circa 1950 Origin: Green Bay...

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Vintage 1950s American Decoys

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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...

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Vintage 1920s American Decoys

Materials

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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

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Fine Antique Scottish Oil Painting Mother & Child Walking Romantic Highland View
Fine Antique Scottish Oil Painting Mother & Child Walking Romantic Highland View

Fine Antique Scottish Oil Painting Mother & Child Walking Romantic Highland View

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Highland Walk Scottish artist, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 24.5 x 20.5 inches canvas: 18 x 14 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and s...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These Three-Dimensional Flower Ear Clips provide an enchanting spectacle in perpetual bloom. Van Cleef & Arpels Captures This Beautifully with Their Mystery Setting Featuring Blue an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Life Size Swan Decoy
Life Size Swan Decoy

Life Size Swan Decoy

$2,530

H 17 in W 10 in D 32 in

Life Size Swan Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...

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Materials

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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...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Pine

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997

Category

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Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys

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Located in Chicago, IL

A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.

Category

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Materials

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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...

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19th Century English Impressionist Oil Painting Girls & Dogs on Beach in Spring
19th Century English Impressionist Oil Painting Girls & Dogs on Beach in Spring

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Located in Gerrards Cross, GB

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Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Gris Elephant CrocodilePalladium  Hardware

Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Gris Elephant CrocodilePalladium Hardware

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Located in Miami, FL

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

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

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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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CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch
CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch

CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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