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Maine Antique Digest, May 2015 35-E
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Folk art quilt by Camille Nixdorf
Phelan (1882-1946) of Oklahoma, a
chronicle of the history of the United
States, signed and dated 1937, 73¾"
x 64¾", scattered staining and some
paint splatters, $19,200.
“Bear Brand HosieryWears” dis-
play featuring the Three Bears,
hand-painted papier-mâché, 20th
century, 18¼" high, some surface
loss, repair to Papa Bear’s left
ear, $1722.
Nude before mirror by Wilhelm Gall-
hof (German, 1878-1918), oil on canvas,
signed, 25" x 17¼" plus early 20th-century
frame, $3240.
Still life by Robert Kulicke (1924-2007), oil on can-
vas, signed and dated ’65, 7¾" x 8¾" plus a Kulicke
frame, $4200. Although also an artist, Kulicke is
widely known for designing picture frames used
by major institutions. In 2007 the New York Times
referred to him as “the most innovative and influ-
ential picture frame designer in the United States.”
Sugar chest on turned and
reeded legs, Kentucky or Ten-
nessee, 19th century, cherry
top and mixed-wood case, 31¾" high
x 33½" wide, original finish, one backboard
repaired, interior dividers missing, hinges
probably replaced, $2280.
The Birds of America: From Drawings Made in the
United States and Their Territories by John James
Audubon (1785-1851), New York, V.G. Audubon and
Roe Lockwood & Son, 1859, seven volumes, royal
octavo, full embossed leather with title embossed
on front and rear boards, having 500 colored litho-
graphic plates with tissue covers, volumes just
slightly cocked, some shelf wear and rubs on boards,
scattered foxing, very little toning, $10,800.
Kentucky inlaid corner cup-
board in walnut, circa 1800,
inlay including stylized flow-
ers, vases, and vines, 83¾"
high x 48½" wide, $12,000.
Kentucky Jackson press in walnut,
19th century, 88¾" high x 44" wide,
some wear to the finish, one door with
an age split, $4200.
Kentucky secretary bookcase
in cherry, 1800-15, 97½" high x
45¼" wide, some veneer cracks
and a patch, some hinges replaced,
drawer glides and some interior
supports restored, small age split,
expected wear to the feet, $5100.
Nathaniel Rogers (1787-
1844) portrait miniature on
ivory of a young man, origi-
nal gilt case with brooch pin,
1¼" x 1" (sight), $2952.
Treadway Toomey Auctions • 20th Century Art & Design Auction • Chicago
June 6 • •
Edouard Cortes
M.C. Escher