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The Estate of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven Jr. - Day 1

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Fine and Decorative Art from the Estate of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven Jr., February 5th-24th. Kouwenhoven was an avid collector and supporter of working artists. He started his career with the legendary design firm Jansen Inc., NY where his client list included the Kennedy White House. Highlights from the auction include ‘Floating Pig’ by John Wesley, 5 works by Paul Cadmus, a Nakashima coffee table, Chinese jades and bronzes, Cartier and other gold boxes, 6 works by Mario Yrisarry, 25 works by Paul Stone, as well as many other works by Savannah artists. Everard Auctions and Appraisals amanda@everard.com
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3 Daguerreotypes
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3 Daguerreotypes

Estimate: $250 - $400
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Property from the Estate of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven Jr., Savannah, GA

Description:

3 Daguerreotypes, comprising a 2 3/4 in. x 2 1/4 by sight daguerreotype depicting a young boy and girl, marked 'Williamson, Brooklyn' on gilt surround, with handwritten note in case 'Aunt Sallie and Papa, They were the youngest of 12 children!, written by Susan Mafan, my aunt, therefore papa would refer to Peter K. my grandfather - Arthur B. Kouwenhoven'; a 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. by sight daguerreotype of a young soldier; and a 2 5/8 in. x 2 1/4 in. daguerreotype of a seated young girl, with hand written note 'Aunt Sallie's oldest sister, aunt Rebecca Williamson, she owned the house on Hubbard Pl., written by Susan B Magan, Aunt of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven, Aunt Sallie was Sarah Dubois K., My great Aunt - Arthur B. Kouwenhoven', each in lidded cases with gilt metal surrounds and silk/velvet fabric interior.

Measurements: Height: of largest case 3 5/8 in. x Width: 3 1/8 in. x Depth: 5/8 in.

Condition:

Overall fair condition, cases worn with losses, wear and fading to velvet and silk interiors, minor pitting to gilt surrounds, lid separated fully on the soldiers case, the other partially separated, spotting and fading to portrait of the seated girl and the two young children.

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