Washington/Jefferson Signed Ships Passport:

Extremely rare and important Washington/Jefferson signed ship’s Passport issued at the height of Franco-English Tensions. Given to John Harris, Captain of the Brig Nancy sailing from Philadelphia to Amsterdam carrying rice and coffee and dated 22 May 1793. Written as is typical in French and English on a partially printed and partially scrivened sheet housed in a later but old frame. The document bearing the signature “G. Washington” and “T. Jefferson” along with “Sharp Delaney”. At the time this document was signed, Washington was President of the United States. In April of 1793, one month before this document was issued, Washington signed the Proclamation of Neutrality. France and Britain had gone to war with each other and Washington’s signature on the Proclamation proclaimed the United States’ neutrality in this conflict. The timing of the ship’s passport is therefore fascinating since there were tensions on the high seas between American and foreign powers. The second signature is of Thomas Jefferson who Secretary of State. On April 28th, again just prior to this document being signed, Jefferson had argued that the United States should not recognize the new Revolutionary government of France. This was a politically charged issue since France had supported the United States in the Revolutionary War. Many scholars see this as one of the causes of the Quasi-War with France over the next decade. Sharp Delaney was appointed the first United States Collector of Customs by Washington in 1789 thus making this one of his first signed ship passports. He had previously served as the Pennsylvania Collector of Customs and many regard him today as the father of the Revenue service. The Brig Nancy and her captain, John Harris, appear in numerous documents during this period. It is possible that the Nancy had been the British Brig Nancy that was seized during the American Revolution. Provenance: Muckle Family, Craig Hall, Ardmore, PA 18.75″h x 13″w

Condition
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Stunningly Rare Royal Doulton Unrecorded Sung Glaze Bison:

Incredibly rare figure of a North American bovine in a breathtaking unrecorded Sung glaze. Circa 1913 which was the earliest times of glaze experimentation at the factory. Royal Doulton backstamp. Model 136.

Artist: Joseph Ledger
Issued: 1960s
Dimensions: 7.75″L x 2.75″W x 5.5″H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.

Palatial Moorcroft Prestige Vase by Nichola Slaney, The Glasgow Peacock:

Inspired by a design in the Glasgow Tearooms by Charles Rennie Mackintosh this palatial vase by Nichola Slaney featuring Glasgow roses and Peacocks. Excellent coloring and fine tubelining. Artist signature on the underside. Moorcroft imprressed stamp. Vase dimension is approximately 11.75″ W X 25.25’H

Artist: Nicola Slaney and Anji Davenport
Issued: 2018
Dimensions: See Description
Manufacturer: Moorcroft
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.

Doulton Lambeth Salt-Glaze Stoneware Egyptian Revival Umbrella Stand:

A rare, antique, museum quality hand decorated English pottery featuring an Egyptian motif. Stunning lotus, papyrus, and feather raised reliefs. The three-legs features a figural bust of an Egyptian queen wearing a feathered vulture crown. Dimension is approximately: 15.5″W x 22.5″H.

Issued: Late 19th century
Dimensions: See Description
Manufacturer: Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear. As is. Cracks.

Peter Max, Without Borders Framed One-of-a-Kind Mixed Media, Hand Signed with Registration Number Certifying Authenticity.:

Without Borders is a one-of-a-kind mixed media on paper, hand signed by Peter Max. The piece comes custom framed with a backside cutout to display Peter Max Studio registration number 280447 certifying authenticity. Measures approximately 42″ x 30″ (frame), 36″ x 24″ (image). Reference#: 71486.
Condition
Great Condition

Joan Miro (1893-1983), M. 1012 from L’enfance d’Ubu Framed Limited Edition Lithograph, Hand Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.:

M. 1012 from L’enfance d’Ubu is a limited edition lithograph on Velin Arches paper. This piece is hand signed by Joan Miro (1893-1983). The suite portfolio that this piece comes from is numbered but the piece itself is not numbered. This piece comes custom framed. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 30.5″ x 23.5″ (frame), 19.5″ x 12.5″ (image). Reference#: 46517.
Condition
Great Condition

Damien Hirst, The Empresses (H10-5 Taytu Betul) Limited Edition Mixed Media on Aluminum Panel with COA:

The Empresses (H10-5 Taytu Betul) is a limited edition laminated giclee on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter by Damien Hirst. The piece is signed and numbered on its label and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Measures approximately 39″ x 39″. Reference#: 65438.
Condition
Great Condition

Andy Warhol Classic Marilyn Portfolio Suite of 10 Silk Screen Prints from Sunday B Morning.

Classic Marilyn Portfolio is a suite of 10 silk screen prints on paper (open edition) from Sunday B Morning featuring the works of Andy Warhol. The piece is stamped in blue on the back with “Published by Sunday B. Morning” and “fill in your own signature” and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Measures approximately 36″ x 36″ (each). Reference#: 25039.
Condition
Great Condition

Lu Hong, JW vs. Ocean II Original Mixed Media Painting, Hand Signed and with Letter of Authenticity.:

JW vs. Ocean II (2010) is an original mixed media painting on paper by Lu Hong. Hand signed by the artist, the piece comes with a letter of authenticity. Measures approximately 35″ x 34.5″. Reference#: 71270.
Condition
Great Condition

Julio Moises, (Spain 1888-1968) Large Original Oil on Canvas, Flamenco, Signed:

Outstanding large oil on canvas by Spanish artist Julio Moises who painted portraits for Queen Maria Cristina, Alfonso XIII, and Queen Victoria Eugenia, and whose works are held at the Madrid Spanish Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona. Moises depicts a couple of Flamenco dancers with sweeping brushstrokes to convey the frenzy and passion of the dance. Signature, location and date on lower right: Julio Moises, Madrid MCMLV (1955.) Stickers on verso: Hijos de J. Cano, Madrid and original client information. Housed in an elaborate gilded carved wooden frame with a linen border. Artwork dimensions: 29.25″L x 37.50″H. Frame dimensions: 38.50″L x 46.50″H x 3″W.

Artist: Julio Moises Fernandez de Villasante (Spaniard, 1888-1968)
Issued: 1955
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: Spain
Condition
Age related wear.