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The background on this Maine folk art decorated box appeared to be composed of wooden matchsticks inlaid with mahogany images of diamonds, a star, two bears, and two clasped hands. It sold for $165.This oil on canvas, probably of a Gloucester or Provincetown, Massachusetts, harbor scene, was by J.J. Enwright, ... (Read More)
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This rare pair of Holbeinesque enameled gold earrings, circa 1870, 2 1/8" long, is attributed to Hancocks and was retailed by S.J. Phillips Ltd., both of London. They are pictured in Understanding Jewellery by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti. They came to the sale from a consignor that Rago's Sarah ... (Read More)
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Attributed to Ruth Henshaw Bascom (1772-1848), this profile portrait of a young woman, pastel and graphite on paper in a painted frame, 18½" x 13½", sold on the phone for $26,200 (est. $3000/5000) to the trade, underbid by a collector in the salesroom.Needlework picture, "Wrought by Abigail F. Cunningham under ... (Read More)
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