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Sale 121
May 26-27 Collectibles Auction
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Lot 49 |
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Rare Chinese Exports ca. 1790 Tea Pot, Two Cups/Saucers George Washington "GW" Monogram Shield Identical to Bowl at Mt. Vernon. Ch'ien Lung Chinese export ware c. 1790. Exceptionally rare, original antique lidded teapot, two cups and two saucers with the monogram of George Washington. Referenced thoroughly in Elinor Gordon's Collecting Chinese Export Pottery, Revised Edition from The Main Street Press, Pittstown, New Jersey, we quote "Unmistakably American is the mug (Goldberg auctions previously sold) which carries the simple monogram "GW" for George Washington. The decoration is armorial, but is not heavily weighted with heraldic elements. An ermine-lined blue mantle surrounds the shield. The border is a blue enamel wavy band with polychrome floral sprigs. She quotes a newspaper ad from the Providence Gazette of this export ware to be "Manufactured in the Best Manner, all sorts of China-Ware with Arms, Cyphers and other Decorations painted in a very superior style and on the most reasonable Terms, Jan 8, 1804".
Five pieces: Lidded teapot has a lovely and quite functional double branch entwined handle connecting to wall of pot in four places for extra stability. The lid is a fine fit with a berry finial. The teapot has a stress fissure that has been professionally stabilized that begins at lip, down the side across the base of pot and immediately stops. It never impacted the opposing side. We note a filler near top of lip otherwise the stress fissure has not divided the teapot in any way. With lid 6" x 9 x 6". Cup and Saucer. Cup with handle (2½ x 2½ x 2½") has one fleabite along the edge of lip and one glaze pop. The saucer has one tiny chip to top edge of lip that did not cause a crack otherwise fine condition (1¼ x 5¼ x 5¼") The teacup is gorgeous, has no issues, 2 x 3¼ x 3¼" and we note the addition of a delicate hand painted iris opposite the monogram in matching gilt gold and black. It's saucer a duplicate of the other also has a tiny chip causing no crack, virtually the same size and nearly the same position to monogram as the other saucer. Again these issues pale to the history they represent and present beautifully.
On 12/01/2012, Goldberg Auctions sold a single mug in this pattern for $5375.00 which was the very example used for study in Elinor Gordon's reference export pottery guide which was sold previously at Sotheby's in New York, Jan 23, 2010. March 21-23, 2020, Goldberg Auctions sold an exceptional lidded pot and saucer for $7200. Finally of note, Gordon's book mentions that a punch bowl in this pattern from 1795 is on permanent display at Mount Vernon which belonged to George Washington. It has the identical shields of the pieces previously sold as well as the four pieces offered here. These are and remain, quite rare.. Estimated Value $3,500 - UP
Reference: Elinor Gordon "Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain", Main Street Press, NY.
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Johnson, Lyndon Baines: ~100 Vintage Original AP and UPI Press Photos of LBJ, The First Lady and Family During Presidency from the Boston Herald (1908-1973) One of the most significant US Presidents of the 20th Century, his legacy still being evaluated and re-evaluated, Robert Caro's books probably being the most celebrated. But Ladybird Johnson is also having a bit of a renaissance with the new biography by Julia Sweig. The two feature prominently in these historic photos by AP and UPI. Just at 100 vintage original photos and so many of them burned into memory and history. Fantastic images of Johnson campaigning, meeting world leaders, dramatic images of him speaking and there are several photos of note about Johnson's dogs including Him and Her. (Johnson caused something of an outrage when he picked up Him by it's ears.) There are also wonderful images of Ladybird as well as daughters Lynda and Luci who also found themselves in the news being First Family. Most photos are 8 x 10 with several cropped for publication as is the norm. Almost all have stamps of the photo services on verso with typed info identifying the news within the photo. Very good to fine condition obviously all showing evidence of handling as they were used. Estimated Value $900 - UP
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Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein (Secretarial) Co-Signed Typed Letter On Washington Post Letterhead Regarding Understanding Nixon. The Watergate scandal spanned four years (1971-1974) that ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The scandal stemmed from his administration's attempt to cover up its involvement in the 1972 break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel which connected the cash found on the five burglars to the Nixon Re-election Campaign.
Two young reporters for The Washington Post were teamed up in 1972 by legendary news editor Ben Bradlee with both engaging in much of the original news reporting of the Watergate scandal resulting in one of the greatest reporting efforts of the second half of the 20th Century. Both men went on to great success in writing numerous best-sellers on American politics.
Offered is a very brief typed Letter signed: "Bob Woodward", 1 page, 8½ x 11" on Washington Post letterhead with a secretarial co-signature by Carl Bernstein. Washington, D.C., 1976 July 28. On letterhead of the Washington Post to Mr. Gerald L. Granat, Philmore Manufacturing Co., Inwood, N. Y. In full: "Thank you very much for writing. We believe and still believe the material was relevant to understanding Nixon." Excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - UP
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25 Scarce, Early 20th Century Postcards: 3 Rare (T.) Roosevelt Bears Cards, 12 Cards by Howard Christy, 10 by Harrison Fisher. Fine collection of historic postcards, a snapshot of very early 20th Century culture and style. 1.) Three highly prized postcards of the Roosevelt Bears. These were a series of postcards based on the immensely popular 1906 children's book The Roosevelt Bears by Seymour Eaton. Eaton is credited with the term "teddy bear" based on Teddy Roosevelt. Cards #4 # 12 and #18 are included and all three in unused, near mint condition. These cards can sell for upwards to $90+ depending on condition and these are of that quality 2.) 12 different black and white illustrated postcards printed in 1905 by Howard Chandler Christy, one of the most popular illustrators of the time and by 1938 Time magazine called him the most commercially successful US Artist in 1938. Christy is known for his portraits of six US presidents and his deeply patriotic WWI propaganda posters. The 12 here are all completed and printed B&W sketches in very fine condition. 3.) Ten color postcards by the great illustrator, Harrison Fisher whose portraits of women and fashion capture the era like few others. He illustrations graced a great number of magazines at the time as well as WWI propaganda posters. Very fine condition
Cards are 5½ x 3½", and clean, never addressed or sent. Estimated Value $200 - UP
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