What: Fine & Decorative Art, Including AmericanaWhere: Cowan's Auctions, Inc., 6270 Este Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232, United StatesWhen: Feb 23, 3:00 PM GMTPublic Viewing: Thu, Feb 21, 2019 - 12:00 - 5:00 pm, Fri, Feb 22, 2019 - 8:00 to 10:00 am, Sat, Feb 23, 2019 - 8:00 to 10:00 amTop Lots of the Sale:- «Sand Bottle with Patriotic Decoration», 1887 - Andrew Clemens (American, 1857-1894). A large Clemens sand bottle retaining its original gray velvet band, decorated with a spread-winged eagle beneath a 36-star American flag, the alternate side dated 1887 with a floral sound, the bottle lacks its original label but is unquestionably the work of Clemens. Measured at ht. 8.5 in. Estimated Price: $35,000 - $45,000- «A very fine sugar desk in cherry» - American (attributed to Kentucky), ca 1800. Having a slant top writing surface with fitted interior spice drawers and divided compartments, the paneled case having a single dovetailed drawer, decorated with herringbone inlay above a running atragal apron, all rising on finely turned and reeded tapering feet. Measured at ht. 37, wd. 30.75, dp. 18 in. Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000- «Rare and Important Johannes Spitler Painted Shenandoah» - American (Shenandoah Valley, Virginia), ca 1790-1800. A paint decorated blanket chest in yellow pine, having a rectangular lift top surface with applied molded edge and wrought iron hinges, open interior with left lidded till. Measured at ht. 24, wd. 50.25, dp. 21.25 in. Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000- «Republic Square» - Edouard Leon Cortes (French, 1882-1969); oil on canvas, signed l.l, framed. Measured at 17.25 x 20.75 in. (sight); 27 x 28.25 in. (frame). Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000- «Paris Street Scene» - Edouard Leon Cortes (French, 1882-1969); oil on canvas, signed l.r., framed. Measured at 12.5 x 17.5 in. (sight); 23.75 x 29 in. (frame). Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000- «Exceptional Early Folk Art Watercolor of Mount Vernon», American, early 19th century - Watercolor on paper with linen backing. A depiction of the south facade of George Washington's Mt. Vernon with the surrounding landscape including the Potomac River in the background. Purportedly painted by Mary Buck of Milford, Connecticut. Measured at 16.5 x 22 in. (image), 18.75 x 24 in. (sheet), 24.75 x 30 in. (mat). Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000- «A Fine Pair of Minton Pate-sur-Pate Moon Flasks», English, ca 1890 - A pair of Minton porcelain moon flasks in olive green glaze, partial gilt and with pate-sur-pate decorated roundels of cherubs climbing gridwork, initialed AM for decorator Arthur Morgan. One vase marked, the other with mark presumably obscured by paper label of A.B. Daniell of Wigmore Street, known Minton retailer. Measured at ht. 6 in. (each). Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin  Read more