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THBRooster Ciphering Book Page
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Bloomfield, NJ 07003
United States
At Nye & Company, what you like is all you need to know. Knowledgeable, helpful staff members, as well as nationally-known experts, work together to find the antiques and collectibles that will become your children’s heirlooms, all within your budget. John and Kathleen Nye acquired Dawson’s after hi...Read more
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LiveJan 21, 2026
Discover a remarkable offering from the Collection of Leslie and Peter Warwick of Middletown, New Jersey. This unreserved auction presents an opportunity to acquire pieces selected over decades of thoughtful collecting. Join us on January 21, 2026, for a sale rich in character, craftsmanship, and charm. Nye & Co. info@nyeandcompany.com
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- Lot Description
Rooster Ciphering Book Page
A page from a ciphering book. Circa 1840.
On the back of the page, which is covered up, is the mathematical formula for dividing a trapezoid into four equal parts. The pencil drawing on the front illustrates a trapezoid with line segments labeled from A-S to divide the figure into four equal parts. In the bottom half of the paper on the left side is a large orange house with five windows with blue shutters, a small window in the attic, and a blue door. A green willow tree grows by the door of the house. There are two pointed cedar trees behind the house and five small pointed cedar trees on the hilly lawn. In front of the trees is a very large rooster with a colorful tail walking between two slightly smaller gray and brown chickens. In the foreground is a very small, white dog with brown spots and a very small man sitting on a stool while fishing in his top hat in a green colored lake. In the top left side of the painting in very light pencil is written, "Richard". An old, red stained frame is on the painting.
Another ciphering page that is similar to this example and probably by the same person depicts a farmer protecting his flock and was sold at Sotheby's on Oct. 15, 1999, Lot 243.
Source: Kate & Joel Kopp
Sight: 12 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (31.1 x 19.1 cm.), Frame: 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (39.4 x 27.3 cm.)Condition
Not examined out of frame. Four corners each with a light mark from adhesive on backside where piece is attached to backer at corners. Small hole along top edge. Some bleed through from writing on back. Light scattered foxing and some discoloration. Colors still very vibrant. Otherwise, in overall very good condition.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.
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