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Annual Maine Summer Auction

Monday, August 25th, 2025, 4:00pm

8/25/25 auction list

Previews: Sunday July 20, 3pm-6pm
Day of auction, 11am-4pm

Rockland Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin Street, Rockland, Maine

I am pleased to announce our Annual Maine Summer Auction this year. The works of several important artists lead the sale along with a great lineup of antiques, jewelry, early American furniture, paintings, rugs, folk art, sterling silver, custom made furniture, ephemera, collectibles, and much more, all from local estates and collections.

Highlights include: (3) Sculptures by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, directly from the family, The Demuth American Dream #5 “The Golden Five” by Robert Indiana, 1928-2018, artist proof 10/18, Important oil on canvas by Eric Hopkins b.1951, titled “ Flying over Harbor Island #3" featured in Paintings of Maine by Arnold Skolick, page 115, The Harvey Gantt portfolio 59/250, consisting of (9) signed prints by artists Lichtenstein, Rusha, Serra, Johns, Diebenkorn, Raushenberg, Oldenburg, Baldessari, and Motherwell, 1917 oil portrait of 3 yr. old Katharine Forbes in red dress, by Gladys Thayer, 1886-1945, rare 19 th c. copper Pilot House eagle, oil portrait by WilliamP. Stubbs, 1842-1909 of the Schooner H.A. Dewitt, built in Bath, Me. 1873, wonderful ship panting in rough sea by Warren Sheppard,1858-1937, rare early bannister back armchair w/ carved pinwheels and paw feet, several great carved eagles from a prominent Maine family, important art pottery bulbous vase 21” tall, 19 th c. copper pig weathervane, 18 th c. oval top tavern table w/ stretcher base, American brass works tall clock with bold design and inlay, early claw and ball foot ChippendaleBoston chest, 18 th c. Queen Anne delicate drop leaf table, set of 6 maple bow back Windsor chairs by Jim Brown, founder of Windsor Chairmakers, Lincolnville, Me., an incredible collection of 19 th c. Mourning jewelry consisting of miniature portraits, hair jewelry, brooches, pins, rings, etc. and so much more!

My best, Bruce

Please try to join us for this less than 200 lot auction of great fresh to the market antiques for your buying pleasure. We gladly accept absentee and live phone bidding, please call with any questions.

Directions: Take Rte. 1A by-pass in Rockland on Broadway and follow auction signs at Rankin Street


Textured tattistone or terracotta sculpture by Louise Nevelson,1899-1988, 22in.


Textured or tattistone shadow box sculptured plaque by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 14x17in.		14k (Bee) brooch, rubies, emeralds, sapphires with diamond, 3.4dwt.


Textured tattistone or terracotta sculpture by Louise Nevelson,1899-1988, 14in.		Galt platium,diamond and sapphire dinner ring, 7dwt.


Set of 5 screenprints on Fabriano paper by Robert Indiana 1920-2018 titled American Dream No5

Artist Proof #10 of 18 copies, 1980	Blindstamp lower left on all prints.

Printed by Domberger KG, Filderstadt

Published by Prestige Art, Ltd. New York

Also called (The Golden Five).

24x24in. image size



19th c. copper pilot house or pole eagle, incredible surface, 32in. wing span


The Harvey Gantt portfolio, 1991	Roy Lichtenstein

Ed Rusha	Richard Serra	Jasper Johns

John Baldessari	Robert Motherwell	Robert Rauschenberg

Clas Oldenberg	R. Diebenkorn


Important oil by Eric Hopkins,b.1951 titled (Flying over Harbor Island III) 36x48in. - Featured in the book Paintings of Maine by Arnold Skolnick, page 115.



Oil by William P. Stubbs, 1842-1909, Schooner H.A.DeWitt, built in Bath,Me 1873, 20x30in.


	Early tricycle original paint, leather saddle


Early picture frame moulded American corner cupboard, 48in.wide 77in. tall, circa 1790


Wonderful portrait of Katherine Forbes, age 3 by Gladys Thayer, 1886-1945, 25.5x34in.		19th c. pig weathervane, great surface, dented and missing ears, from a North Haven barn


Classic style hand carved eagle, gold gild, 36in wide		18th c. Boston claw and ball foot mahogany chest, 36 in. w. circa 1770


Warren Sheppard, 1858-1937, ship under full sail,oil on canvas, 25x36in.


	Schimmel style carved eagle, 10.5 in. tall


Wonderful carved eagle with sheild and flag, 24in. wide		Turquoise and diamond bracelet, 14k, 13.7 dwt.



Early bannister back armchair, great carvings and crest with Spanish feet


Randahl sterling silver salad set, 7.8 t.oz		Antique diamond dinner ring, black enamel, 14k, 6.7dwt.


Rare oversized Art Pottery glazed vase, 21in. tall, great surface perfect condition


Ink drawing by Walter Francis Kuhn, 1877-1949, 9x12in.



Vinalhaven suite of bouys from1990-2013, oils by Stephen Weston, 1951-2022, legendary Maine talent



Whistling white swan decoy, original paint, 22in. long


Ellegant Jabel diamond ring set in 18k gold, approx. 3ct.	18th c. oval top button foot tavern table with stretcher base, 31w.x23d.x23.5h.


Serigraph by Ben Shahn,1898-1969, Sacco and Vanzetti case, 20x30in. signed in red	Set of 6 bow back Windsor armchairs by the late Jim Brown, Windsor Chairmakers, Lincolnville. Maine


Great 18th c. raised panel door bracket foot cupboard, soft finnish, 38in.w.x67in.t. circa 1790	Lithograph by Suzanne Valadon, 1865-1938 titled (Le Bain) 8x11in.


Fine Persian runner, 4'10x12', excellent condition


Tiffany 18k (Bee) brooch, sapphires with diamond, ruby eyes. 3dwt.	14k white gold cufflinks and tie clip, basketweave, 18.6 dwt	Cabachon turquoise cocktail ring, 14k, 4 dwt.


14k Tiffany earings with matching brooch, 7.7dwt.	Classic early American graduated 6 drawer maple chest, original brass, 36in.w.	19th c oil landscape by Henry Dawson, 1811-1870, 19.25 in.x 25.5in.


Early American tall clock, probably Ct. circa 1800


Rare pencil box chip carved on a prison ship, 7in.



Important collection of mourning, remembrance, and hair jewelry, over 100 pcs. in 5 trays



	Zanesville style blown amber bottle, 7.5in


19th c. oil of cows by Thomas Bigelow, 1849-1924, 16x24in. needs restoration		18th c. English plum pudding mahogany chest, wonderful finish, 36in. w.


	Caucasian runner, all natural dyes, 3'3 x 8'7in.


Original white ink drawing on black paper by Leo Brooks, 1909-1993, 13x 19in.		Wonderful maple writing arm Windsor chair by the late Jim Brown, founder of Lincolnville Chairmakers


Wonderful Joyce Tenneson, b.1945, signed print titled (White Rose on Gold), 2010, 17x24in. image, museum frame		Ellsworth Kelly framed lithograph from a French publication, 1964 titled (Derriere Le Miroir #149, 11x15in.


Pair of French green marble base urns with ormolu mounts, urns are 17in. tall		Sterling silver serving spoon and wine coaster, 11.3 t.oz.


After J. J. Audubon by Robert Havell, titled (Cedar Bird) Plate 43, hand colored, 1828, 12,75x 19.5in.


18th c Queen Anne swing leg maple table, delicate legs and feet, 41in. x27in h. old refinish		Jeweler benchmade 14k pearl ring, 7.7 dwt.


Early diminutive oak dower chest with carved front, oak, 22in.w. x 16.5in h. circa 1820


14k pearl brooches, high quality, 17 dwt.	Elegant pearl bracelet with sapphire clasp, 14k


Louis Monza, 1897-1984 titled ( In Our Times #1), oil, 24in. x 30in.


Bronze frogs, 8in.	Lithograph by William Brice, 1921-2008, linen lined frame, 3of10, signed, 9x12in.	1971 poster by Claes Oldenberg, 1929-2022, Synbolic Self-Portrait for the L.A. County Museum of Art, 20x28in.


Carroll Thayer Berry, 1886-1978 titled (Lobsterman-Maine), 10x12in.	Carroll Thayer Berry, 1886-1978, titled (Ebb Tide - Maine Coast), 10x12in.	. Carroll Thayer Berry, 1886-1978, titled ( Pemaquid Light - Maine Coast, 9x12in.


Watercolor by Gerard Bhengu, 1910- 1990, wonderful depth, 10 x 14in. framed		Sextant table lamp


Native American navajo woven rug, bold natural colors, Storm Pattern, 40in.x 70in.	Inuit Eskimo face carved on whale vertebrae mounted on plinth, 16in.


Amber necklace, mask of Secret Poro Society, 2 carved figures from the Lobi of Burkina Faso	Wonderful estate diamond, no inclusions, I color, .80 ct. approx.	Silver Southwest bracelets


Rare small size copper eagle weathervane, 12in.tall, some bullet holes		Vintage cast iron building eagle in original paint, 22in.


Finely carved pediment oak eagle of the highest quality, 24in.		19th c. fine carved spead wing eagle standing on a ball, circa 1870, 12in.


Fine lot of 3 eagles	19th c. blanket chest with later Pennsylvania Dutch decoration


Basket full of antique butter stamps and molds	Oil by Taos artist Jim Wagner,b.1940, titled (It's a Chickens World, 8x10in.image


Early Persian runner, 5' x 13'4in. some wear, circa 1910


19th c. English oak fancy corner chair		Art Nouveau caramel slag glass table lamp with bronze base


Watercolor by Morris Broderson, 1928-2011 titled ( Bird on Rose and Tulip, 1984, 13.5in.x 10.5in	Watercolor by Irving Alexander Block, 1910-1986, titled (Atlanta), 17.5in.x 22.6in.	Watercolor by Morris Broderson, 1928-2011 titled (Giselle with Bowed Head), 12in.x 16in.


Mosaic tile checkerboard or table top by Gladys Jones, 24in.x 24in.	. 19th c. Country store tea or coffee display tins, gold leaf	18th c. tiger maple 4 drawer chest with bracket feet and original brass, 36in.w. circa 1790


Early New England tavern table with drawer, restored but great size	Wonderful French lolling chairs with matching ottoman, expensive mint condition fabric


Diminutive stretcher base tavern table with drawer, breadboard ends	A.B. Frost hand colored lithograph with label, 14in.x16in.


Large folio N. Currier lithograph by Arthur Tait, titled (The Cares of the Family) hand colored, 1856		Pine country cupboard, old refinish


. 20th c.folk art iron cut-out, 32in.	Abstract watercolor on paper signed Samson, 07, 22in.x 30in.


	Persian runner, 3'3in.x6'4in


	Persian Heriz, 9'10in.x12'6in.


Period bracket foot maple chest, old refinish, 37in w.	Lithograph by Robert Wenell, b.1935 titled ( Oh Baby), 1966, 7of20, 16in.x18in.	Oil of Rockport, Me. harbor by Byron Haining, Sr. 8in.x12in.


oil in the manner of Van Gogh signed T.J.Miller,51, 14in.x16in.		Schooner Baltic coming out of St. Eustatia, 13in.x18in.


19th c. English oak court chair with hand carved and inlaid		Oversized working Canadian goose decoy, original paint, 28in. long


Tray lot of ormolu mounts from old pieces of furniture, etc.


Relics from (Old Ironsides)		Andy Warhol's giant book, 13in.x17in.


19th c. Slant front mahogany writing desk with ogee feet, 40in.w.		Oil in the manner of Van Gogh signed T.J. Miller, 51, 16in.x20in.


Louis Vuitton black leather college trunk, 29.5in.w.x15.75in.d.x13.5in.h.		Early cheese basket, probably Shaker, 9.75in.x3.5in.h


Pr. of French gilded bronze candlesticks, 10in.		Watercolors by Theodore Suina, b.1918, signed Ku-Pe-Ru, 8in.x8in. and 9in.x12in.


Fine sextant in original case		Norton stoneware jug


Solid mahogany craftsman's desk with working slides, etc. 36in.w.x51in.t.		Lamp with hand carved ducks on driftwood mounted on black slate


	19th c. English stick barometer


Stickney and Poors mustard box with contents		Picasso print


Panoramic print of ducks, signed David Hockney, 7in.x 36in.		Royal Satsuma vase, made into lamp, 12in.


Set of (4) small oils signed Erich Kullmann, 5in.x7in. ea.		(4) Leaded glass windows, 11in.x35in. ea. made by Debbie Brown, Camden,Me.


Oil study of a young lady with her dog on board, illegible signature, 14.5in.x17.75in.


Rare whale oil soar box		(12) Fish plates, 9in.


J.E. Gould hand colored lithograph of a Velvet Scotor, large folio		Copeland tea set with rose jar


Hoot owl oil painting, unsigned, 18in.x40in.