Live
Oct 21, 10:00AM EDT

Fine and Decorative Art Featuring Americana: Live Salesroom Auction

Auction ended

Featured Items

332 Results
Sort by
  • Greensboro Stoneware Jar with Stenciled Pears
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 454

    Greensboro Stoneware Jar with Stenciled Pears

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Maysville, Kentucky Stoneware Crock
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 455

    Maysville, Kentucky Stoneware Crock

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Red Wing Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 456

    Red Wing Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pennsylvania Redware Ring Jug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 457

    Pennsylvania Redware Ring Jug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Westerwald Stoneware Crocks
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 458

    German Westerwald Stoneware Crocks

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • An Exceptional and Early African American Staffordshire Figure
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 459

    An Exceptional and Early African American Staffordshire...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Folk Art Stoneware Pig Jug
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 460

    Folk Art Stoneware Pig Jug

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • 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
  • American Portrait of a Man
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 462

    American Portrait of a Man

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Robert Scott Duncanson, Portrait of Cincinnati Instrument Maker James Foster, Jr.
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 463

    Robert Scott Duncanson, Portrait of Cincinnati Instrume...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Attributed to Joseph Goodhue Chandler, Folk Art Portrait of a Young Boy with Dog
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 464

    Attributed to Joseph Goodhue Chandler, Folk Art Portrai...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Painted Pantry Box with Horse Decoration
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 465

    Painted Pantry Box with Horse Decoration

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Paint-Decorated Patriotic Box, Possibly Lehnware
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 466

    Paint-Decorated Patriotic Box, Possibly Lehnware

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Philadelphia Empire Painted Fancy Chair
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 467

    Philadelphia Empire Painted Fancy Chair

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Painted Fancy Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 468

    Painted Fancy Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Paint Decorated Windsor Bench
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 469

    Paint Decorated Windsor Bench

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Primitive Cupboard in Brown Paint
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 471

    Primitive Cupboard in Brown Paint

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • New York Painted Fancy Chairs, Signed Ruth Hicks
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 472

    New York Painted Fancy Chairs, Signed Ruth Hicks

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Painted Fancy Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 473

    Painted Fancy Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Primitive Painted Work Table
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 475

    Primitive Painted Work Table

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Painted Mule Chest
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 476

    Painted Mule Chest

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Berks County, Pennsylvania Painted Blanket Chest
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 477

    Berks County, Pennsylvania Painted Blanket Chest

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Snake Leg Candle Stands
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 478

    Snake Leg Candle Stands

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Painted Fancy Chair
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 479

    Painted Fancy Chair

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Painted Fancy Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 480

    Painted Fancy Side Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Stenciled Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 481

    Stenciled Side Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Sack Back Windsor Chair
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 482

    Sack Back Windsor Chair

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Braceback Windsor Armchair
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 483

    Braceback Windsor Armchair

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Writing Arm Windsor Armchair
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 484

    Writing Arm Windsor Armchair

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Boston Rocker
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 485

    Boston Rocker

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Writing Arm Comb Back Windsor Rocker
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 486

    Writing Arm Comb Back Windsor Rocker

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Midwestern Cherry Cupboard with Bold Cornice
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 487

    Midwestern Cherry Cupboard with Bold Cornice

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Walnut Corner Cupboard
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 488

    Walnut Corner Cupboard

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Cherry Stepback Cupboard
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 489

    Cherry Stepback Cupboard

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Midwestern Cherry Linen Press
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 490

    Midwestern Cherry Linen Press

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Miniature Linen Press
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 491

    Miniature Linen Press

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Punched Tin Pie Safe
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 493

    Punched Tin Pie Safe

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • <i>F. W. Sanner Hardware, Tremont, PA</i> Pie Safe
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 494

    F. W. Sanner Hardware, Tremont, PA Pie Safe

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Cherry Two Drawer Stand
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 496

    Cherry Two Drawer Stand

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Virginia Duckbill Windsor Chair
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 498

    Virginia Duckbill Windsor Chair

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Brace Back Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 499

    Brace Back Windsor Chairs in Original Paint

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Sack Back Windsor Chair with Knuckle Arms
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 500

    Sack Back Windsor Chair with Knuckle Arms

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 501

    Barrel Back Windsor Armchair

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Tiger Maple Side Chair
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 502

    Tiger Maple Side Chair

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 503

    Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Tilt Top Table in Tiger Maple
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 504

    Tilt Top Table in Tiger Maple

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Curly Maple Dish Top Candle Stand
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 505

    Curly Maple Dish Top Candle Stand

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • American Pencil and Crayon Humorous Genre Scene
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 506

    American Pencil and Crayon Humorous Genre Scene

    Est.
    $200 - $400

Auction Description

Fine and Decorative Art Featuring Americana: Live Salesroom Auction by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan’s Fall auction of Fine & Decorative Art will be held in two sessions, the first featuring Continental & American art and the second featuring Americana. The auction is anchored by the collection of Dr. M. Donald Hayes of Wilmington, Ohio. The collection includes many fine examples of early American furniture, notably a rare Chippendale sofa with removable back (Lot 368), a Federal Casuarina sofa (Lot 429), and a New Hampshire chest of drawers in flame birch (Lot 428). Also featured from this collection are noteworthy American portraits including a portrait of Colonel William Allen Trimble by Matthew Jouett (Lot 402), a pair of pastels by Benjamin Blyth (Lot 292), and a rare signed miniature by John Brewster, Jr. (Lot 290). Fine silver, mirrors, and textiles from the Hayes’ collection will also be offered. 

Cowan’s is proud to offer two exceptional pieces of American furniture: The Captain John Cowan Secretary Desk and Bookcase (Lot 291) and a rare Lotus table by John Scott Bradstreet (Lot 171). Other fine art highlights from the auction include: a large and exceptional beach scene by Edward Henry Potthast (Lot 30), The Warrior by Carl Ferdinand Wimar (Lot 269), and a portrait of George Washington after John Trumbull (Lot 268).

The auction will also feature a collection of American clocks, classic automobiles, rugs, fine silver and Victorian furniture.

Read more
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

Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!

If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.

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.

Read more

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 preceding 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 3% 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.219).

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.

Copyright © 2017 Cowan's Auctions Inc.