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By Mark Catesby
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Secretary to the Governor of Virginia, and was able to provide him with introductions to the leading men of
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Antique Governor

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Etching, Watercolor

Sciurus (Bushy-tailed Squirrel)
By Mark Catesby
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Secretary to the Governor of Virginia, and was able to provide him with introductions to the leading men of
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Antique Governor

Materials

Etching

Saint Catherine arguing with the pagan philosophers
By Gonçal Peris
Located in Barcelona, ES
citizens as well as secular and religious authorities, such as the governor of Valencia and the bishops of
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18th Century and Earlier Gothic Antique Governor

Materials

Egg Tempera, Wood Panel

Estes Park, Colorado
By David Stirling
Located in Graton, CA
awards and citations for his art work and community involvement. The Governor of Colorado presented him
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Governor

Materials

Oil

English Copper Important Rock of Gibraltar Kitchen Cooking Mould, 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
Marines were despatched to the Isthmus to close off the Peninsular. The Spanish Governor was asked if he
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Governor

Materials

Copper

American Colonial Documented George I Silver Gilt Cup
By Richard Bayley
Located in London, GB
(1685-1759) would likewise become a future governor of the hospital. Eventually direct appealing to the
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1720s British George I Antique Governor

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Silver

"Beach of Berck at Low Tide" Oil on Canvas
By Louise Abbema
Located in Brussels Antwerp, BE
the Palace of the colonial governor at Dakar (Senegal). She also worked for magazines such as the
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1880s Belgian Antique Governor

Materials

Canvas

House of the Governor
By Earl Stetson Crawford
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stetson Crawford created this etching of House of the Governorin an edition of 30. Earl Stetson Crawford, painter, printmaker, muralist and illustrator, was born in Philadelphia on...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Governor

Materials

Etching

NEW YORK FROM GOVERNOR S ISLAND
By Joseph Pennell
Located in Santa Monica, CA
JOSEPH PENNELL NEW YORK FROM GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, 1915 (Wuerth 668) Drypoint, signed in pencil
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Governor

Materials

Etching

A Portrait of "An Old Colonial Governor" by Seymour Joseph Guy (American)
By Seymour Joseph Guy
Located in Queens, NY
Seymour Joseph Guy (American, 1824-1910) "An Old Colonial Governor" Oil on canvas, in original
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19th Century Antique Governor

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of Sir John Houblon (1632–1712) Governor Of The Bank of England
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Sir John Houblon (1632–1712) Governor Of The Bank of England, 17th Century Inscribed
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17th Century Antique Governor

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Canvas, Oil

Old Portrait of Anthony Van Diemen, Governor of the Dutch East Indies, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
portrait of Anthony van Diemen (also Antonie, Antonio, Anton, Antonius), Governor-General of the Dutch East
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1720s Antique Governor

Materials

Paper

Etching of Fort Jay at Governor s Island from Three Hundred Years of NY Series
By Anton Schutz
Located in Houston, TX
Etching impression #25 of Fort Jay at Governor's Island from Schutz's Three Hundred Years of New
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1920s Naturalistic Antique Governor

Materials

Etching

Squire C.H.A. van der Wijck, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies NGC MS 61
Located in UTRECHT, UT
By J.C. Chaplain EXTREMELY RARE Carel Herman Aart van der Wijck (1840 – 1914) was Governor-General
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1890s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Governor

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Silver

The Harvest, Henry J. S. Stannard, British, 1870-1951
Located in Toronto, CA
where Queen Mary became a patron of his colour drawings. In 1934 he was commissioned by the Governors of
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Late 19th Century British Romantic Antique Governor

Materials

Paint, Paper

18th Century Dutch Colonial Teak Chest With Brass and Copper Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
governor. This is a very fine example of this type of chest from Indonesia or Sri Lanka, Dutch East Indies
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Mid-18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Governor

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pee-amerdu Plant: A Rare 17th Century Botanical Engraving by H. van Rheede
Located in Alamo, CA
, naturalist, and a colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company. He also served as the governor of
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Late 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Governor

Materials

Engraving

Amolago (Aglaonema) Plant: 17th Century Botanical Engraving by H. van Rheede
Located in Alamo, CA
East India Company. He also served as the governor of Dutch Malabar between 1669 and 1676. The Malabar
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Late 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Governor

Materials

Engraving

Citamerdu (Amrita) Plant: 17th Century Botanical Engraving by Hendrik van Rheede
Located in Alamo, CA
East India Company. He also served as the governor of Dutch Malabar between 1669 and 1676. The Malabar
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Late 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Governor

Materials

Engraving

Mahogany Fireplace Mantel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial mahogany fireplace mantel from Governor's Mansion in Maryland, circa 1885. This
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Late 19th Century American Antique Governor

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Roulette Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American roulette table, circa 1900s from the home of a Rhode Island governor.
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Governor

Nineteenth Century California Arrest Warrant
By William Irwin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare California arrest warrant dated February 7,1876, signed by Governor William Irwin and
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19th Century American Antique Governor

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Volcano in Ternate in Indonesia, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Gamalama and vessels in the foreground. Ternate was the seat of the Governor General until the foundation
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18th Century Antique Governor

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Paper

An English Queen Anne Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
painted finish. Former property of Nelson Rockefeller (NY Governor & Vice President to Gerald Ford).
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Early 20th Century Antique Governor

Pair of Finely Carved Classical Style Mahogany Beds
Located in Essex, MA
STURDY. PROVENANCE;ESTATE OF MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR WILLIAM GASTON
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Early 20th Century American Antique Governor

Antique French Patinated Bronze Faux Bamboo Tripod Jardiniere
Located in Atlanta, GA
of fine quality. Provenance: Estate of Governor Sanders (Atlanta, GA).
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Early 1900s Antique Governor

Materials

Bronze

From a Sketch by Frederick Catherwood, "New York"
By Henry I. Megarey, Henry A. Papprill, Frederick Catherwood
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inc. A handsome view of lower Manhattan as seen from Governors Island.
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19th Century American Antique Governor

Swiss. Rose Gold Keyless Hunter Case Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
, circa 1895 Jewelled Swiss lever movement, two polished hammers striking on a gong, flyball governor
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Governor

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Empire Period Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
reserve" from the nice (French Riviera) Governor's mansion, dispersed about 10 years ago. It is a strong
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Governor

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Carrara Marble

Set of Three French Hand Tinted Etchings "Maritime, Palace and Courtyard Scenes"
Located in Big Flats, NY
Amiraute and the House of the Governor) depicts entrance gates to the governor's palace. ***DELIVERY
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18th Century French Antique Governor

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Paint

Amethyst Intaglio Ring Early 19th Century With Family Crest
Located in Firenze, IT
). William Henry CAVENDISH-BENTINCK was a diplomat and Governor General of India (1828/1835).
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Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Governor

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fever Nut Plant "Ban Caretti": A 17th Century Engraving by Hendrik van Rheede
Located in Alamo, CA
colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company. He also served as the governor of Dutch Malabar
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Late 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Governor

Materials

Engraving

Chinese Lacquered Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
the Xian Governor. This title was built during the early Qing Dynasty under Tongzhi Emperor, who
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1830s Chinese Antique Governor

19th Century German Chest/Commode in Rosewood with Exotic Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
a governor’s mansion. The bronze hardware is original and very ornate.
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Governor

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Rosewood

Untitled (Ouray, Colorado)
By William H. M. (Coxe) Cox
Located in Denver, CO
) Meldrum served as Secretary of State (1879-1885) and Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (1887-1889). During
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19th Century Hudson River School Antique Governor

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Oil

Portrait of Hussein Pasha, 1828: An Ottoman Leader in Orientalist Art, ca.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
an individual who held the title of "Pasha," a high-ranking officer or governor in the Ottoman Empire
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1830s Antique Governor

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Paper

"History of the Expedition of Captains Lewis and Clark" Limited Edition, 1904
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
data, and information on indigenous nations. President Thomas Jefferson appointed him Governor of Upper
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Early 20th Century American Antique Governor

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Leather, Paper

Chippendale Style Mahogany Winthrop Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
desks are often referred to as Governor Winthrop desks. a style popularized during the Colonial Revival
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Governor

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Brass

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
General (right) and an Imperial Advisor (left), backed by Goddess and Governor of Heaven. Carved of solid
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Governor

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Wood

A Chinese Blue White Brush Pot, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
of VisAsia in the Art Gallery of New South Wales and is a Life Governor of the Gallery. He is an
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Governor

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Ceramic

New Map of North America with West India Islands, circa 1794
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
1770s, the map was updated to include surveys compiled by Governor George Pownall, including information
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1790s British Antique Governor

Bronze inlaid 19th century Anglo-African Throne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
was probably made for a governor or Colonial Administrator. It features brass appliques and some
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19th Century African Antique Governor

Materials

Cane

Antique Print of Sir Eyre Coote, British Army Officer, by Evans 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
Sir Eyre Coote GCB, an Irish-born British soldier and politician who served as Governor of Jamaica. He
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Early 19th Century Antique Governor

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Paper

Portrait Of Lady Henrietta Herbert, Countess Of Powis (1758-1830), 18th Century
By George Romney
Located in Blackwater, GB
Governor Of Madras, Lord Clive, Earl Of Powis attributed to George ROMNEY (1734-1802) Large 18th Century
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18th Century Antique Governor

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Canvas, Oil

Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
dignitaries. Frederick Ferdinand Low (1828-1894) served as a U.S. representative in 1862 and as the Governor
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Governor

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Silver

Portrait of a English Gentleman
Located in Dallas, TX
England in 1707 similar in style and size to the painting of Virginia's Royal Governor
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Governor

Detailed caned bronze inlaid 19th century Anglo-African throne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
was probably made for a governor or Colonial Administrator. It features brass appliques and some
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19th Century African Antique Governor

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Brass

Indonesian Antique Carved and Painted Storage Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
1998 when he was elected Texas Land Commissioner. He later served as 41st Lieutenant Governor of Texas
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Governor

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Iron

City of Nerzinskoy in Dauria (Transbaikal) and Other Russian Scenes, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
. Below: The city of Nerzinskoy in Dauria (Transbaikal), with the wooden castle inhabited by the Governor
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1760s Antique Governor

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Paper

Late 17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Lord Vincenzo of Ormea, Savoy
Located in Milford, NH
, knight (Order of Maurice), the Royal Governor of Ormea, his Highness, in Savoy in his 39th year, in the
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Early 18th Century European Antique Governor

17th Century Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of the Countess of Buchan
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Buchan was the title originally granted to the provincial governor of the medieval province of Buchan
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1650s Italian Antique Governor

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Canvas

Four 17th Century Dutch Botanical Engravings, Rheede s "Hortus Malabaricus"
Located in Dallas, TX
1693. The book was conceived by Hendrik van Rheede, who was the Governor of Dutch Malabar. The plates
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Governor

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Wood, Paper

In Darkest Africa by Henry M. Stanley, First Edition, Two Volume Set, 1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Africa details his account of his final adventure. His goal was to rescue the governor of the equatorial
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1890s American Antique Governor

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Paper

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
long and distinguished career, at one point William Gooch was LT governor of Virginia (in the American
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1770s English Georgian Antique Governor

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 2 Very Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Dishes Arms of Adriaan Valckenier
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the Arms of Adriaan Valckenier (Governor General of the Dutch East Indies 1737-1740); Dish 1 has a
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Governor

Materials

Porcelain

Important 19th Century Venetian Burl Walnut Low Table
Located in Forney, TX
served as Lieutenant Governor. David Henry Dewhurst is an American politician, businessman, rancher
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Governor

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Walnut, Burl

Large Impressive Framed Engraving of George Washington, 1880
By Henri Lefort
Located in Peekskill, NY
Governor of Massachusetts between 1880 and 1883. He later served as the Secretary of the Navy from 1897 to
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Governor

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