Cottage, Thimble Islands.

Watercolor by Frank H. Taylor, 1878.

Paper size 15 x 22 3/4" (38.4 x 57.8 cm). Overall framed size 22 3/4 x 31" (57.8 x 80.6 cm).

A collage of eight views and scenes in and around the Thimble Islands, Connecticut. Signed lower right in the lower central panel, "F.H. Taylor 78".

Framed in the original frame. 2 5/8" black & rubbed gold flat oak molding with four ornamental corner medallions. Original custom sanded gold mat with gold leaf edging. Most definitely the original custom made mat. Note on verso of piece says that it cost $25 in 1878. We hand cut a 2-ply, acid free rag mat to conform with the existing mat in order to keep the old mat off of the artwork. Backed with 4-ply acid free board. Glazed with tru-view museum glass.

Frank Taylor (1846-1927), was born in Rochester NY on April 21, 1846. In 1863 he joined the Rochester Grays Battery Light Artillery. He would later publish a book on the Civil War (Philadelphia in the Civil War 1860-65). In 1865 he moved to Philadelphia to serve an internship at a lithography firm. By 1870 he had established his own lithography firm and was serving as a special artist for various newspapers and publications in the city. He was married to Margaret "Maggie" Gilkenson Johnston in Philadelphia in 1870. Margaret died in 1920. Between 1878 and 1893 Taylor " traveled almost continually in the employment of New York Based companies including Leve & Alden, the American Bank Note Company, and Giles Company, all of which published tourist guidebooks." Taylor entered semi-retirement in 1910 to focus on a series of watercolors, washes, and drawings of Philadelphia.

It is likely that he was hired by the owner (or was a guest) at this beautiful home on one of the Thimble Islands. The Thimble Islands is an archipelago consisting of small islands in Long Island Sound, located in and around the harbor of Stony Creek in the southeast corner of Branford, Connecticut.

Piece is on Consignment. Minimum amount must be met in order for sale to be completed. Any amount above $5,000 will be tax deductible

Stony Creek Trolley Trail, is a digital print of an oil painting from Lisa Hesselgrave Fine Art

It depicts the entrance to the much-loved hiking trail over the old trolley line in Stony Creek, Connecticut.

Print is signed by the artist.

Digital print is 12 x 12 inches - unframed

Winner will need to make arrangements for pick up, or it can be shipped at buyer's expense.

Martha Link Walsh Paper Cutting

This limited-edition print (only 100 made) was the official print for Branford's 375TH Birthday Bash and represents the beloved and historic Owenego Inn, Beach & Tennis Club.

Numbered and signed by the artist, Martha Link Walsh

Measures 16"x20"

"Amaryllis Elegance" 14X17

Original colored pencil prints by late Hamden-based artist, Sid Weinbach (unframed, preserved in wrap).

A completely self taught artist, Sid Weinbach started in commercial art after playing professional baseball in the minor leagues for 6 years.Upon retiring from commercial art, he and his wife moved to Boone in western North Carolina. In 1992, Sid took up the hobby of comprehensive drawing. Continuing to work in pencil, he finds it a pleasant challenge to detail the landscapes, flowers, etc. of his home area in the beautiful mountains.Other drawings are inspired by scenes encountered in travels to other parts of the United States as well as Europe. Sid passed away peacefully on February 16, 2006 . It was his
hope that he would live on through his artwork. A celebration of his life was held on July 2, 2006 in Boone , NC . In his memory, pine trees and wild flowers have been planted from Maine to Georgia.

"Daffodil Delight" 13X16

Original colored pencil prints by late Hamden-based artist, Sid Weinbach (unframed, preserved in wrap).

A completely self taught artist, Sid Weinbach started in commercial art after playing professional baseball in the minor leagues for 6 years.Upon retiring from commercial art, he and his wife moved to Boone in western North Carolina. In 1992, Sid took up the hobby of comprehensive drawing. Continuing to work in pencil, he finds it a pleasant challenge to detail the landscapes, flowers, etc. of his home area in the beautiful mountains.Other drawings are inspired by scenes encountered in travels to other parts of the United States as well as Europe. Sid passed away peacefully on February 16, 2006 . It was his
hope that he would live on through his artwork. A celebration of his life was held on July 2, 2006 in Boone , NC . In his memory, pine trees and wild flowers have been planted from Maine to Georgia.

"Iris Melody" 12X15

Original colored pencil prints by late Hamden-based artist, Sid Weinbach (unframed, preserved in wrap).

A completely self taught artist, Sid Weinbach started in commercial art after playing professional baseball in the minor leagues for 6 years.Upon retiring from commercial art, he and his wife moved to Boone in western North Carolina. In 1992, Sid took up the hobby of comprehensive drawing. Continuing to work in pencil, he finds it a pleasant challenge to detail the landscapes, flowers, etc. of his home area in the beautiful mountains.Other drawings are inspired by scenes encountered in travels to other parts of the United States as well as Europe. Sid passed away peacefully on February 16, 2006 . It was his
hope that he would live on through his artwork. A celebration of his life was held on July 2, 2006 in Boone , NC . In his memory, pine trees and wild flowers have been planted from Maine to Georgia.

"Pink Dogwood" 11X15

Original colored pencil prints by late Hamden-based artist, Sid Weinbach (unframed, preserved in wrap).

A completely self taught artist, Sid Weinbach started in commercial art after playing professional baseball in the minor leagues for 6 years.Upon retiring from commercial art, he and his wife moved to Boone in western North Carolina. In 1992, Sid took up the hobby of comprehensive drawing. Continuing to work in pencil, he finds it a pleasant challenge to detail the landscapes, flowers, etc. of his home area in the beautiful mountains.Other drawings are inspired by scenes encountered in travels to other parts of the United States as well as Europe. Sid passed away peacefully on February 16, 2006 . It was his
hope that he would live on through his artwork. A celebration of his life was held on July 2, 2006 in Boone , NC . In his memory, pine trees and wild flowers have been planted from Maine to Georgia.

Framed oil painting of an iconic rock on the northern tip of Outer Island.

Christine Chiocchio is a photographer and painter who lives on the Connecticut shoreline. When she is not traveling or in the studio, she spends much of her time photographing and painting outside in the marshes and on the nearby Thimble Islands. A love of nature and all things marine influences her work.

18'X24" - unframed

Winner will need to pick up

Entitled "Jam Session," this colorful painting was done by Cape Cod artist, Pia Christina MacKensie in the early 2000's. It is not signed, but there is a card attached. Artist will sign it if you are in Orleans, MA - anytime!

Lisa Franco has owned and operated Over The Moon Vintage since 2009 after leaving her communications career. She still freelances, and is currently writing a book based on World War II love letters she found while thrifting on Cape Cod. Visit www.otmvintage.etsy.com

Framed, 29x42 painting of lighthouse and beach. Pickup can be scheduled for Sunday, November 15 Time TBD

12X16, Framed, Oil Painting of the Gardener Jay has been painting for over 50 years and teaches at several places in the area. He is also a Graphic Designer.

Branford Town Green Print

Beautiful print of the Branford Town Green, created, framed, and donated by North Light Gallery and Framing.

11x14, Unframed, Oil Painting on Canvas

Oil painting inspired by the Atlantic in Atmospheric Style: "Breathing at the Ocean"

Maryann is an artist and art educator who works in watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastels. Nature and her photography propel her work. Maryann shows and sells her work in CT where she has been awarded. She supports the arts & culture through Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (Board), Shoreline Arts Trail member, Lyme Art Association, and Shoreline Arts Alliance.

13-1/2 X 15, unframed, matted print.

A Seriograph of my original design highlighting the historic aspects of Stony Creek.

Stony Creek has been a magical place from way back - all point to the special aspects of this gem on the shoreline. Finding my life's work serendipitously, i have been creating art from cut paper for over 40 years - custom originals, book illustration, logo design and Christmas heirlooms.

9x12 Framed Oil Painting

Wayne Hylwa - info@waynehylwa.com