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Locati, LLC, May 2026 Sale

Sun, May 17, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-05-17 12:00:00 2026-05-17 12:00:00 America/New_York Locati LLC Locati LLC : Locati, LLC, May 2026 Sale https://bid.locatillc.com/auctions/locati-llc/locati-llc-may-2026-sale-20432
Locati LLC is pleased to present our May 2026 sale with over 350 lots. Of special interest is a c. 1820 Declaration of Independence printed on silk, a pair of Oscar Bach bronze torchieres, a cabinet by American carver Stephen Huneck, and fine repousse silver by Samuel Kirk. Additional highlights include a scarce golf-themed Royal Doulton jardiniere and stand, Japanese cloisonne, a variety of American, English, and Continental furniture and decorative arts. The sale also features Chinese porcelain and other objects and fine art by Zao Wou-Ki, Sascha Moldovan, Robert Walter and more.
Locati LLC michael@locatillc.com
Lot 317

C. Clyde Squires (American, 1883-1970), Whispers on the Staircase, 1909

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$200,000 $10,000

C. Clyde Squires (American, 1883-1970), Whispers on the Staircase, 1909

 

Depicting a man and a woman in conversation on a staircase with a man listening to the side.

 

Oil on grisaille, signed and dated "C. Clyde Squires '09" lower left

 

Dimensions: 19 in. x 34 in.; 25 in. x 40 in. (framed)

 

Provenance: From a Philadelphia estate.

Condition

Canvas unlined and indistinctly inscribed in pencil on reverse.  Patch, repair and inpainting evident in top right quadrant.  No other apparent inpainting under UV light.  Stretcher bar marks evident, particularly at top.  Later frame with minimal wear. 

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All invoices must be paid for & picked up within 10 business days after the sale end. For payment, Bidsquare bidders can pay online with Stripe (with credit card convenience fee). Alternatively, we accept (in person) cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard (with a credit card convenience fee), Money Order/Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer. NO PAYPAL. Locati, LLC uses third party shippers for ALL items. We offer the following suggested shippers: For small items (international & domestic shipping): UPS Store #5342 215 657 5701 store5342@theupsstore.com Parcel Place 215 345 4930 parcelplace4387@outlook.com The Packaging Store 215 361 6940 hello@packandshipnow.com For furniture or shipping overseas: Moverman Bryant Martin 551 227 5633 bryant_martin09@yahoo.com Dogwood Transport Mike Marren 609 500 1895 dogwoodtransport@outlook.com DAG Xpress (NYC vicinity) 646 836 9827 www.godagxpress.com Outward Bound Courier Logistics 413 854 3676 outwardboundcl@yahoo.com Ukay Nationwide Delivery (domestic moving coast to coast or to mid-west) 732 802 0900 www.ukaydelivery.com

Locati, LLC does NOT ship/pack any items. We suggest the following: UPS Store (215) 657-5701 Store5342@theupsstore.com Parcel Place 215-345-4930 Parcelplace4387@outlook.com The Packaging Store (215) 361-6940 Hello@PackandShipNow.com Philadelphia Mailroom (215) 745-1100 phillymailroom@gmail.com Moverman (furniture) Bryant Martin (551) 227-5633 bryant_martin09@yahoo.com Dogwood Transport (Virginia to Maine) Michael Marren (609) 500-1895 dogwoodtransport@outlook.com Outward Bound Courier Logistics (furniture) (413) 854-3676 outwardboundcl@yahoo.com Ukay Nationwide Delivery (furniture) (732) 802-0900 Plycon Transportation Group (furniture) (631) 973-3088