Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Netsuke are ornamental toggle-like pieces, made of a variety of materials but commonly of carved ivory for pieces over 100 years old. They were used

Carved Resin Replicas of Japanese Netsuke handcrafted, made of polymer or wood resin. Two Japanese figures of peasants engaged in daily work, marked P

1) The Netsuke piece appears to be ivory with Schreger lines. There are cracks that appear to be natural and in line with the grain. There is some res

In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky Gods or Seven Gods of Fortune are believed to grant good luck and often have their place in netsuke engravings

Very nice example of Meiji Period Japanese Netsuke hand carved with excellent detail in the likeness of the Lucky God Jurojin, a very popular characte

Each of these pieces have traditional netsuke holes and what appears to be Schreger lines, indicative of ivory. All are signed in Japanese on the bott

These two pieces of Japanese Netsuke appear to be a set, matching in style, size, detail, and craftsmanship. The female is an erotic piece and the ma

Okimono ivory figurines are Japanese works of art that date back to the Edo period (1615-1868) but gained popularity in the Meiji period (1868-1912).

This lot contains three male and two female Japanese Okimono figures -These piece are NOT ivory, but possibly bone or some kind of resin. We believe

Small sized golfer, solid wood, unpainted. 51" x 22" x 21", crack on left side of head and another crack down chest to base. Nice car...

This butler figure is solid wood and nicely carved. He appears as a very old man, has his had out to carry a tray. He is wearing a tuxedo, vest and re

Great modernist style bronze sculpture of mother and child attached to rectangular marble base. The artist is unknown, but the style is reminiscent of

Very beautiful nude nymph by a lake with a fish skin, and a Raven about to steal it. This item was previously sold by a famous gallery for over $8000,

Original Oil Painting of Mountain town by Nevada artist Max Bunnell. 16 x 20" framed. (frame damaged upper left corner). Bunnell founded the M...

Original William Putnam Hill in pastel colors, framed 24 x 34", 16.5 x 26" in gold leaf frame. Provenance: Jim Mackie Collection of Grass...

Framed gouache by Andrew Putnam Hill from the Jim Mackie Collection of Grass Valley, a collector and dealer in fine Americana. Original work about 11

1) Ocean Sunset, oil on 11" x 14" canvas in beautiful ornate 22" x 19" vintage frame. Autograph at lower left is illegible. Br...

Charles Marion Russell painted "The Cinch Ring" in 1907. Franz Trevors was born in that year and grew up admiring Russell's work. Each...

In 1944, Frank Trevors, Nevada Gaming Artist, was commissioned by Felix Turrillas, Jr., owner of Felix's Bank Club in Lovelock, Nevada, to paint...

Original portrait of Alexander Humboldt (1769-1859) by Friedrich Heinrich, Freiherr von Kittlitz (1799 – 1874). He was a German artist, naval officer

On The Dock, oil painting by Robert H. Blair (1937-2016). Blair lived in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. He was a well-known western American painter

Gorgeous folk (or native) art style painting of bison on paper. Similar to cave paintings. Large bison with calf and another bison in background. This

Large oil painting in C.M. Russell style, not signed, but also from The Bank Club in Lovelock. This painting was done by Trevors for Felix's Ban...

Choice western painting by Rudy Hermann. Undated, with an artist gallery tag on the reverse from Pinedale, Wyoming. 22.5 x 27", western framed,...

Beautiful & rare portrait of Governor Latham of California. Has wooden frame, gold leaf, matted. Milton Slocum Latham (May 23, 1827 – March 4, ...

18 x 31", framed, double matted serigraph cell art from Warner Bros. "Beep Beep" (1951) Linda Jones Ent., 1992. Excellent condition ...

Nevada Artist Bonnie Snow, wife of uranuim geologist Charles Don Snow.Don Snow was a WW2 vet. The pilots signed this original work: CApt. Russ Goodman

Striking colors. This lithograph shows a steam engine pulling four passenger cars. The train is headed down into lower right corner; having just pass

4 Banner style posters (different sizes) & 3 posters in this lot. 1) Banner style, Little Eva's Temptation 32" x 12"; 2) 24" ...

1. Beautifully framed picture of the Empire Mine measuring 20" x 24". Printed by Daved McKay, entitled "Heart of the Empire" fro...

Original mid-1850s print by Currier and Ives entitled on the Coast of California. The view shows a cliff region with mountains surrounding, ships in t

Looking down the Yo-Semite by Currier and Ives color print. 12x16". Light bottom corner creasing, border toning. Will look good in mat and fram...

Beautifully framed piece by Reno artist Roy Powers, matted with internal wood frame. Powers was a decades long well known and popular Reno artist. Thi

This is a fine art print of "The Unlimited" created by Nevada aviation artist John Shaw to commemorate the National Air Race Museum and Ha...

Colorful still life print. Compliments of Jacob Hoffman Brewing, Oriental Brewing, New York. Hoffmann emigrated from Germany in 1854, and bought up va

Colorful still life print. Compliments of Jacob Hoffman Brewing, Oriental Brewing, New York. Hoffmann emigrated from Germany in 1854, and bought up va

Total of 12 Litho's in this lot. 1) Three Color Litho's by D.L. Co., Newport, KY, No. 5242. Beautiful colors of woman ballerina scene with 3...

Beautiful colors of woman ballerina scene with 3 ballerinas in background. In very nice condition, ready to frame. American Vaudeville poster printed

"The Prophet" by Anthony Quinn. Signed at lower right, numbered #52/95. Overall framed size 37 x 44", print size 19.5 x 26". Spe...

Print, nicely framed with interior minor wood frame as part of the matting. Dalmations accent the rural Victorian scene, which could be anywhere from

Spectacular signed, numbered serigraph of Quinn in a marvelous large decorative and expensive frame. Overall size 44 x 52", print size 27 x 34&...

Print of flying ace and astronaut Chuck Yeager. Matted, framed.Artist Proof, signed by artist Witcott. Provenance: Country (if not USA): State:

Beautiful art and framework, triple matted. No signature seen in the image. Wonderfully appealing scene of a cowboy with a calf on horseback in a deep

Beautifully framed signed and numbered print by Ray. 37/650. Double mat. Gorgeous colorful representation of cowboys in blue light. Provenance: Cou

According to our consignor, this piece came out of the Old Water Company Building in Virginia City on B Street 50+ years ago. It measures 31 ½...

Stunning circular lithograph from an engraving by Fred Lucas from a paintiing by JF Herring. 33 x 33" beautifully framed and matted. John Frede...

Beautiful color lithography, Champagne/Wine Ad. Lithography by Wittemann Litho Co., NY, 27" x 20.5" has some foxing & 1" tear at ...

Two large fine art prints beautifully framed in tasteful, attractive frames and complimentary colors. One abstract piece with sage green primary color

Framed Buffalo Brewing Company 1974 Somerset Press Litho – Buffalo Brewing Co. reproduction poster from the Sacramento advertisement department of the

signed and nunbered, 109/250. Inscribed "To Tom- Ride Hard" "12/2/02" Artist not known to us, indecipherable. This is a beautifu...