Oil on canvas of George Washington's birth place at Pope's Creek Plantation, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Late 19th century with original frame. Canvas in very good condition. Signed lower right M. Hammond. Image size 17" x 12", frame 21 3/4" x 16 3/4".
Stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815) dated 1787. The sitter is the 'Reputable and Honorable Countess Spencer'. Excellent condition with faint plate impression in margins. Plate size approx 8" x 11 1/2", frame size 17 1/2" by 21 1/2".
Watercolor by the Washington D.C., artist James Henry Moser (1854-1913).Info on back titles the work "October Rain" and dates it 1896. Very good condition. Image size approx 13" x 9 1/2". Signed lower left J H Moser.
Watercolor of an area called Ramblersville, present day West Hamilton Beach, Queens New York. This, I believe, is a rare view of the fishermans squatter shacks built along Hawtree Creek following the civil war. On the back is written Ramblersville L.S.. L.S. is possibly an abbreviation for looking south/late spring. A similar watercolor by this artist sold at Weschler's auction house in DC on 24 April 04, sale 1276 lot #626. This is in excellent condition. Image size approx 14" x ...click for details
Serpentine card table with mahogany top and carved base in beech. Secondary woods are pine and elm. The top when opened has dished pockets and what appears to be the original baize liner. A rare and graceful table in the Louis XV manner. French? German? Width 40", depth 19 1/2", height 29"
Watercolor by the Belgium artist Albrecht Dillens (1844-77) of the bridge/canal house at Gent. Very good condition with old frame and glass. Frame size 20 1/4" x 18". Image size approx 13 3/4" x 10". Signed lower right Alb Dillens, titled "Rabot Gent".
French or Italian table in pine with traces of old paint coverings. Secondary woods are pine and poplar. Lions head draw pull appears to be an early replacement. Width 34 1/2", depth 22 1/2", height 28 1/2".
