Fine Art & Antiques Auction Ending 11/1

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Two framed and matted prints under glass of landscape scenes incl one numbered print titled "Hard Rock Farm" by David Hagerbaumer marked on top "Published in 1982 by Wild Wings of Lake City, Minnesota and David Hagerbaumer of Washington. Copyright by David Hagerbaumer in U.S.A." marked lower left "David Hagerbaumer 1981" and signed lower right in pencil "David Hagerbaumer 54/850" 32.5" x 29", and one of a hunting scene marked lower left "A. Lassell Ripley 1949" and signed lower right "A. Lassell Ripley" 32.75" x 25.5".

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Vintage embroidered Chinese red silk panel, beautifully sewn peacock with vibrant colors in a dark brown bamboo frame under glass, framed 21.5" x 19.5". Pickup only.

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Vintage Chinese reverse glass painting depicts a finely robed lady in waiting contemplating flowers in a planter, probably late 19th century, original sticker on back reads "Art NO 1-618 Made in China", 23.25" x 16.5"T.

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Chinese reverse glass paintings with original brass hangers from early 20th century Republic period (1900-1909) incl girl playing flute sitting on a garden stool at the edge of a lily pond with mountains in the background, 7.5" x 11.5", emperor seated on an ornate throne in front of a dragon panel, not dragons entwined on the arms of the throne and embroidered on his robe, 14" x 20.5", and empress seated on an ornate throne in front of a dragon panel with dragons entwined on the arms of the throne and embroidered in her robe, 14" x 20.5".

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Two Chinese reverse glass paintings incl one concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Leaning against a table set on a balcony dressed in a voluminous light blue gown with gold embroidered floral designs, she hold a ginseng root noted for its healthful qualities in her elegant fingers. On the table are a folded fan and a box containing pieces for a game board. Also outlined with gold are her earrings and hair ornaments, a vase and the flowers in it, the balcony rail, the bamboo stalks, leaves, and flowers outside the rail, and tow butterflies. The use of so much gold in this painting indicates the importance of the subject. Chinese inscriptions explain the scene. Dating from the early 20th century Republic period (1900-1909), this finely painted work is in the original wooden frame with a brass hanger, 15" x 21", also having this beautiful concubine seated at a table is day dreaming as she reads a book beside a plume of incense. A large blue drape has been drawn back to reveal a night scene that is reflected in a mirror behind the table. Rising behind the woman is a mystical bird-like figure that is probably the subject of the woman's reverie. This work dating from the Republic period (1900-1909) is in the original black lacquered frame with brass hanger, 14.5" x 20.5".

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Original Florida "Highwayman" oil painting on board by Florida Hall of Fame artist Rodney Demps. Depicted is a Royal Ponciani tree in bloom beside a road in Fort Piercem, Florida where Demps lives. Laundry is hanging on a line beneath the tree, there is a house set on columns further up the road, and white gulls swoop over a dog walking on the road. Palm trees fill the background. The elements of this picture are typical of the "Highwayman" genre. Masonite panels used by "Highwaymen" were usually nailed to a scaffold when they painted. The resulting holes are visible in this instance around the edges at the back of the picture. Signed "RDemps", 21" x 27" with frame. The group of African-American artists who were later named "Highwaymen" because they sold their paintings along South Florida highways in the Jim Crow 1950's and 1960's, originated mainly in Fort Pierce and surrounding segregated communities. As a teenager, the innately talents Hair (born 1941) was mentored by AE Backus, the leading white Florida landscape painted whose studio was in Fort Pierce. As Hair began to paint independently and sell his work, other talented young African-American men (and one woman) began to follow his lead, giving rise to the "Highwayman" group. Demps, born in 1953, demonstrated artistic talent as early as the fifth grade. He began working with Hair when he was 13, often painting background skies in Hair's landscapes. After graduating from High School, Demps worked in the studio of Sam Newton, an early leader in the "Highwayman" group. Demps is sometimes referred to as an "impressionist" painter because of the style of his landscapes. Hair had a seminal influence on the development of the "Highwayman" group of African-American artists and after his death Eddie's Place became a shrine to his memory.

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Original Florida "Highwayman" oil painting on board by Florida Hall of Fame artist Rodney Demps, the painting show's Eddie's Place, the notorious bar and "Highwayman" hangout, where Alfred Hair was shot to death (1970) in an argument over a woman's favors. The group of African-American artists who were later named "Highwaymen" because they sold their paintings along South Florida highways in the Jim Crow 1950's and 1960's, originated mainly in Fort Pierce and surrounding segregated communities. As a teenager, the innately talents Hair (born 1941) was mentored by AE Backus, the leading white Florida landscape painted whose studio was in Fort Pierce. As Hair began to paint independently and sell his work, other talented young African-American men (and one woman) began to follow his lead, giving rise to the "Highwayman" group. Demps, born in 1953, demonstrated artistic talent as early as the fifth grade. He began working with Hair when he was 13, often painting background skies in Hair's landscapes. After graduating from High School, Demps worked in the studio of Sam Newton, an early leader in the "Highwayman" group. Demps is sometimes referred to as an "impressionist" painter because of the style of his landscapes. Hair had a seminal influence on the development of the "Highwayman" group of African-American artists and after his death Eddie's Place became a shrine to his memory. The painting depicts Eddie's Place as the artist remembers it at the time of Hair's death with a blooming red Royal Ponciana tree in the background. The building still stands on Avenue D in Fort Pierce where it is identified with a Florida state historic marker that tells the story of Alfred Hair and the "Highwayman" group. Framed oil painting on Masonite signed "RDemps" with his characteristic signature. 20" x 25" with frame.

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Two Robert J. Hall framed oil on board miniature landscape scenes incl one having a boat in the water with a horse and wagon by a dirt road signed lower right "R.J. Hall 614" 19.5" x 5.5"T, and one of a house by a pond signed lower left "R.J. Hall 614" 7" x 5"T.

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Three framed oil on board paintings incl one snow landscape scene with Canadian geese in a pond signed lower right "PW" 24.25" x 20.25", one landscape scene with cows in a field signed lower right "Ginny 95" 27" x 21", and one titled "Apples and Oranges" by Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) 30" x 24.75". Pickup only.

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Artwork incl one oil on canvas landscape scene with three people in a boat in a body of water 28.75" x 24.75", one oil on board snow landscape scene with a pond in front of a house 26" x 16", and one oil on board snow landscape scene 16.25" x 23", all frames having elaborate decoration throughout. Pickup only.

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Framed still life floral artwork incl three oil on canvas all signed incl "S.Barton", etc., one oil on board signed "S. Williams", and mixed media of artificial flowers on velvet back in oval frame having pressed metal decoration throughout 19" x 24", sizes range from 15.25" x 13.25" to 24.5" x 20.5". Pickup only.

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Framed oil on canvas of a man playing guitar for a woman with two bystanders at a table, signed lower right illegible, frame having applied carved wooden decoration at the corners, 35.5" x 30.5".

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Framed and matted oil on board of a Victorian style woman wearing blue dress signed lower right appearing to be "H. Thormis" 11.5" x 17.75", framed print under glass having plaque marked "The City Smell in the Mountain by F. Defregger" 23.75" x 19.5", and print on board of people on balcony, 14" x 19".

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Framed and matted oil on canvas landscape scene of house by a small waterfall, signed lower left appearing to be "Lafieri", 27.75" x 23.5".