Wiederseim Associates, Inc. to Offer Soloman Parke Tall-Case Clock, Henri Manguin Artwork, and More

A tall case clock in cherry from Soloman Parke leads the upcoming ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SALE, presented by Wiederseim Associates, Inc. Based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Solomon Parke began making clocks in Philadelphia in 1791 and continued until 1822. The available example is a tall case clock from the Chippendale period of the 1800s, inlaid with lighter wood and a white pine secondary. In addition, the timepiece features tulip-carved finials, a moon dial with Roman numerals and eight-day brass movement, a weight-driven timer, a striker, fluted quarter columns, and two keys. There are three wooden finials on the bonnet as well as swan’s neck pediments. Also available is a James Edwards mahogany bracket clock from the 18th century. Clocks by Edwards embody the Victorian era, as they are not only elegantly crafted but also exceptionally original. The available mahogany bracket clock features brass mounts, a pull repeater, a dial with automaton figures, and pineapple finials. 

Several fine artworks will be on offer at this event, including an oil-on-wood panel painting by French painter Henri Manguin, titled Still Life of Flowers. An important figure in the Fauvist movement, Manguin incorporated bright pastel hues into his paintings to reflect Impressionism, depicting colorful Mediterranean scenes and lush vegetation. A rare five-gallon stoneware jar with blue floral decoration is also available. It is marked “C. W. Braun, Buffalo, N.Y.” Braun owned the Heiser pottery in Buffalo between 1857 and 1896. Bidders can also consider J.F. Herring’s oil-on-panel painting of a farm landscape, a yellow gold bar set tennis bracelet with brilliant-cut diamonds, and a set of 20 books on antiques. Visit Bidsquare to find the complete ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SALE catalog and browse other online auctions. Find more auction previews on Auction Daily.