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  • Famille Rose Porcelain Crescent Bowls
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 23

    Famille Rose Porcelain Crescent Bowls

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Victorian Wax Fruit Parlor Dome
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 52

    Victorian Wax Fruit Parlor Dome

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Silhouettes by King and after William Henry Brown
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 106

    Silhouettes by King and after William Henry Brown

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Brace Back Windsor Side Chair
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 151

    Brace Back Windsor Side Chair

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Folk Art Music Stand with Heart Cut-Outs
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 156

    Folk Art Music Stand with Heart Cut-Outs

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Decorated Pole Screen & Early Lamp on Base
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 157

    Decorated Pole Screen & Early Lamp on Base

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Folk Art Carving of a Nude Woman
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 161

    Folk Art Carving of a Nude Woman

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Paint Decorated Knife Box and Early Candlebox
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 164

    Paint Decorated Knife Box and Early Candlebox

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Cherry Wash Stand
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 189

    Cherry Wash Stand

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Bone Carved Prisoner Snuff Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 206

    Bone Carved Prisoner Snuff Box

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Folk Art Portrait of a Man With a Cheroot
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 254

    Folk Art Portrait of a Man With a Cheroot

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • New York Chippendale Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 273

    New York Chippendale Side Chairs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Connecticut Slant Front Desk
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 288

    Connecticut Slant Front Desk

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Benjamin Greenleaf Reverse Painting on Glass
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 295

    Benjamin Greenleaf Reverse Painting on Glass

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Rare Ohio Stoneware Ring Jug
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 310

    Rare Ohio Stoneware Ring Jug

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Glassware with Etched Eagle Decoration
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 324

    Glassware with Etched Eagle Decoration

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Anthony Ham Plain Compass in Brass
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 354

    Anthony Ham Plain Compass in Brass

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Rare 1886 Bird's-Eye View of Cincinnati by Charles Fries
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 461

    Rare 1886 Bird's-Eye View of Cincinnati by Charles Frie...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Chinese Export Teapots and Canns
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1001

    Chinese Export Teapots and Canns

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Export Punch and Fruit Bowls
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1002

    Chinese Export Punch and Fruit Bowls

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Chinese Export Famille Rose Figural Decorated Plates
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1003

    Chinese Export Famille Rose Figural Decorated Plates

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Famille Rose Tureen and Cake Plates
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1005

    Famille Rose Tureen and Cake Plates

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Rose Medallion Vegetable Dishes & Covers
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1006

    Rose Medallion Vegetable Dishes & Covers

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Chinese Export Canton Tablewares
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1007

    Chinese Export Canton Tablewares

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Canton Porcelain Cider Jugs
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 1008

    Canton Porcelain Cider Jugs

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Nanking Footed Punch Bowl
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1009

    Nanking Footed Punch Bowl

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • China Trade School, View  of The Hongs of Canton
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1010

    China Trade School, View of The Hongs of Canton

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Two China Trade Gouaches, School of Lamqua (active ca 1805-1830)
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1011

    Two China Trade Gouaches, School of Lamqua (active ca 1...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Five China Trade Paintings Attributed to Namcheong (active 1840-1870)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 1012

    Five China Trade Paintings Attributed to Namcheong (act...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • China Trade School, The Hongs of Hong Kong with International Ships
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 1013

    China Trade School, The Hongs of Hong Kong with Interna...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • China Trade School, The Hong Kong Harbor with American, British, and European Ships
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 1014

    China Trade School, The Hong Kong Harbor with American,...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • China Trade Portrait of a Sea Captain, School of Spoilum (active 1765-1805)
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 1015

    China Trade Portrait of a Sea Captain, School of Spoilu...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • Chinese School, Interior Genre Scene
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1016

    Chinese School, Interior Genre Scene

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • English School, The Birkby Ship in Harbor
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1017

    English School, The Birkby Ship in Harbor

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • British School, Marine Scene
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1018

    British School, Marine Scene

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • English Portrait of a Young Girl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1019

    English Portrait of a Young Girl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • English School, Portrait of a Man
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1020

    English School, Portrait of a Man

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • English School, Portrait of William James (1771-1832)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1021

    English School, Portrait of William James (1771-1832)

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Rare English Delftware Merryman Plates
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 1022

    Rare English Delftware Merryman Plates

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Dutch Delft Tobacco Jars with Brass Lids
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 1023

    Dutch Delft Tobacco Jars with Brass Lids

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • English Cut Glass Decanter and Sherries
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1024

    English Cut Glass Decanter and Sherries

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Dovetailed Copper Kettles, Plus
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1026

    Dovetailed Copper Kettles, Plus

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Continental Oak Watch Hutch and English Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1027

    Continental Oak Watch Hutch and English Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Brass Chamber Candlesticks with Tole Shades
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1028

    Brass Chamber Candlesticks with Tole Shades

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Maine Pewter Whale Oil Lamps
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 1029

    Maine Pewter Whale Oil Lamps

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Pewter Whale Oil Lamps, Including Double Bulls-eye Lamp
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 1030

    Pewter Whale Oil Lamps, Including Double Bulls-eye Lamp...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Punched Tin Coffee Pot
    Estimate
    $200 - $500
    Lot 1031

    Punched Tin Coffee Pot

    Est.
    $200 - $500
  • Pennsylvania Pewter Wares
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1032

    Pennsylvania Pewter Wares

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Americana: Live Salesroom Auction by Cowan's Auctions

Featuring the Property from the Descendants of Bertha Benkard Rose, Oyster Bay, New York and Tucson, AZ, and Property from the Collection of Drs. James and Betty Sutherland, Cincinnati, OH
Live Salesroom Auction
December 10, 2016 10:00 am ET

Cowan's December Americana: Live Salesroom Auction will feature two fine collections of Americana: Property from the Descendants of Bertha Benkard Rose, Oyster Bay, New York and Tucson, Arizona, and Property from the Collection of Drs. James and Betty Sutherland, Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as select additions such as a fine group of American clocks from the Hal Wehling collection, Cincinnati, Ohio and a selection of rare and early compasses by notable makers such as Goldsmith Chandlee and Lewis Michael. Other highlighted lots include a Folk Art Bird's Eye View of Ironton, Ohio, a French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Figure of George Washington By DuBuc, a large Cigar Store Indian Figure, a fine selection of copper weathervanes, fine China Trade paintings, and a rare Hepplewhite Mixing Table.

Auction
Saturday, December 10, 2016 10:00 am ET 

Preview
Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Friday, December 9, 2016 from 8am to 11am
Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Bid in person, by phone, absentee or live online at bidsquare.com

Contact: Kirstie Craven
decarts@cowans.com or 513-871-1670 x231

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

dawnie@cowans.com

Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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Terms & Conditions

By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan's Auctions, Inc. ("Cowan's"), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan's retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan's, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan's or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan's to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan's, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant's participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder's agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the "buyer." If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER'S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer's Premium for "Antique and Modern Firearms" auctions: The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

(b) Buyer's Premium for "Decorative Art," "Fine Jewelry and Timepieces," "American History," "American Indian and Western Art" and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 18% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan's retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan's. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan's to bid on seller's behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan's makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder's receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan's shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.

Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD "AS IS," without any representations or warranties by Cowan's or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan's makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan's does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.

 "By" or "Maker/Artist" - in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated

 "Attributed to" - in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated

 "Signed" or "Marked" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker

 "Bearing the signature (or mark) of" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated

 "Circle of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker

 "School of" - in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker

 "Manner of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker

 "After" - in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING

Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan's website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan's need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan's may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan's a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan's does not accept "buy bids," or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through Bidsquare.com. There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan's is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

11) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan's will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.

For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment

 $0 -     500  $25

 $501 - 1,000  $50

 $1,001-3,000 $100

 $3,001-5,000 $250

 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer

Cowan's reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.


AFTER THE AUCTION

12) BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan's. It is the buyer's responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction.

13) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted "Purchase Price" for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer's premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. U.S. bidders may pay with cash, personal check, money order, bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. Credit cards are accepted on an auction-by-auction basis - please contact the office prior to bidding in the auction to confirm payment options. Bidders unknown to Cowan's may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information. Cowan's reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan's unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.

Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan's may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan's that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney's fees incurred by Cowan's to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

14) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

15) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items, which usually ship within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Jewelry can be shipped internationally but cannot be insured.

Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied.

Cowan's is happy to provide a shipping estimate in advance of the auction. Please contact Cowan's Auctions by email at shipping@cowans.com, or call 513.871.1670 (ext.19).

16) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

17) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan's has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

18) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan's for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan's may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan's costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan's.

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