January 21, 2017 Auction Highlights

William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951), “The Nursing Supervisor,” carved limestone sculpture depicting a woman with long hair, long skirt and apron in a standing position, one arm folded slightly above the other. 13 1/2″H x 5″ W x 8 1/2″ D. Separate, later base 1 3/4″ H x 7 1/2″ W x 8 1/2″ D. Circa 1940. Sculpture (without base) exhibited and illustrated in Miracles: The Sculptures of William Edmondson, Janet Fleisher Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 1995. Plate #20, page 45 (note: reverse image was used in catalog photo). Also exhibited William Edmondson: A Retrospective, Tennessee State Museum, 1981 (refer to catalog, p. 53, #31). Biography: William Edmondson was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, the son of freed slaves, and worked most of his life as a railroad employee and janitor. A spiritual experience at the age of 57 prompted him to begin sculpting limestone using a railroad spike as chisel, and he claimed divine inspiration for the works produced during his 17 year art career. Women, Biblical figures and animals were among his favored subjects, although he also produced more utilitarian items such as tombstones and birdbaths. In 1937, Edmondson became the first African American to receive a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. He is regarded as one of the most important self-taught artists of the 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Old 1 1/2″ loss to lower left front corner of sculpture base, light overall surface patination from outdoor exposure. [See more photos →]

Southern Chippendale Pembroke dropleaf table, attrib. Petersburg, Virginia. Mahogany with yellow pine secondary wood, rectangular top with two hinged leaves over a single scratchbeaded and finely dovetailed drawer with Chippendale brass bail pull and plate, four legs with chamfered corners terminating in carved square, flared or “tassel” feet. Drawer side is inscribed with a compass rose in circle. 26 5/8″H x 19 1/2″ wide (30 1/2″ with leaves extended) x 22 3/4″ deep. 1775-1785. Note: Documented by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, MESDA ref. # S-12146. Attributed by Luke Beckerdite to the Petersburg Guttae Foot Group. For a similar example, which originally had corner brackets, ref. to Gusler, Wallace: Furniture of Williamsburg and Eastern Virginia, p. 140 fig. 94. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN, purchased many years ago in the Petersburg, Va. area. CONDITION: 1/2″ patch to stile near right side of drawer; top has a 2″ patch and a 1/2″ patch; 3″ patch repairs in area of front hinges on both sides, one patch on molded table edge (right) and the other on leaf (left); drawer bottom has three boards, one of which appears to be an old replacement; scattered scratches and abrasions. [See more photos →]

Kentucky Federal tambour-door sideboard, attributed to Lexington, Kentucky; cherry and crotch walnut or cherry with maple and applewood inlay, poplar secondary wood; blocked and serpentine facade with central long drawer above a tambour door section, flanked by veneered panels with line inlay and two short drawers over two doors. All drawers veneered and dovetailed, decorated with string inlay having cut corner design and mounted with original oval brass pulls with raised acorn/oak leaf design; doors have flame grained veneer and fan inlaid corners, with crossbanded edges and shield shaped escutcheons. Edge of top and facade below feature cross banded veneers and lighter wood inlaid edges; lower edge of case features a band of lunette inlay running below the doors and extending to the top of the front legs at each side. The four front square tapered legs and two rear legs all feature line inlay and band of lunette inlay at feet. MESDA (Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts) documentation label dated 9/12/82 ref. # 11603 located inside left drawer. Taped inside the central drawer is a note dated 1932 from previous owner Dillis Early (Jr.) of Meade County, Kentucky, witnessed by Violet Neff and notarized by George Neff upon the sale of the sideboard to a Mr. Geo. Owen, stating that the sideboard had been in his family for at least 100 years. Early’s great-great grandfather was James Early (1782-1840); tax records for the year 1800 show a James Early in Clark County and a James Earley in Fayette County; James Early’s son Lewis was born in Fayette County in 1811. Note: this sideboard is featured and briefly discussed in The Magazine Antiques article “Living with Antiques: The Nashville Home of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Jr.,” Vol. C No. 3 Sept. 1971, p. 440. (In this reference, it was attributed, probably erroneously, to Meade County). 39″ H x 66″ W x 18 3/4″ D. First quarter 19th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN, acquired from Mr. Marcellus Frost of Nashville, who purchased it in Kentucky. (Marcellus Frost was a Tennessee thoroughbred dealer instrumental in the creation of the Iroquois Steeplechase race. His wife was the great granddaughter of Nashville silversmith Joseph Thorp Elliston). CONDITION: Some exfoliation to veneer; 10″ veneer crack running width of right side door. Back board of top appears to be an old replacement. Several areas of edge inlay missing (some pieces retained) and some scattered missing and/or replaced veneer. Left side escutcheon replaced. 3/4″ gouge to facade below left drawer. Right rear escutcheon possibly repaired. Rear legs have some unevenness to finish, and right rear leg has splice repair. Shrinkage to sides. Central drawer has built-up left interior side and back of drawer bottom replaced. Scattered small areas of patching to top and crossbanding. [See more photos →]

Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1993) acrylic on board landscape painting titled “The Watering Detail” en verso, depicting two little girls in pink dresses holding a watering can and a little boy in a yellow romper, standing in front of a screen door to a house; an older woman watches from an adjacent window. The white clapboard siding of the house is adorned by pink hollyhocks. Signed “Carroll Cloar” lower left; titled and dated 4-88 en verso. Silver-gilt molded frame. 23″ x 34″; framed 31″ x 42″. Accompanying the painting is a Cloar promotional postcard, on which the artist has written a note regarding the painting: “Mr. Massie: I have used the word “detail” in the old Army sense. In our army you were detailed to do a certain job, or were on a detail. My show opens at Schmidt Bingham Gallery in New York May 24. – Carroll Cloar “. Biography (Courtesy of The Johnson Collection): Arkansas-born Carroll Cloar was known for incorporating nostalgic images from his Southern childhood, often merged with dreamlike motifs, into powerful “magic realist” scenes. Cloar graduated from Southwestern College (now Rhodes College) in Memphis, Tennessee, and went on to study at the Memphis Academy of Arts under the artist George Oberteuffer. In 1936, he moved to New York to attend the Art Students League. There, Cloar’s achievements earned him a McDowell fellowship which he used to travel across the American Southwest, West Coast and Mexico. Cloar served with the Army Air Corps during World War II and was deployed to Saipan and Iwo Jima. Upon his return from the war, he was awarded a Guggenheim traveling scholarship to fund an extended sojourn to Central and South America in 1946. Two years later, several of his images were featured in a Life Magazine article titled “Backwoods Boyhood,” and Cloar’s career went on to receive additional national acclaim. By the mid 1950s, Cloar had settled permanently in Memphis, where he produced paintings, often executed in casein tempera and acrylic paints. His works are in the collections of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Brooks Museum of Art, and Library of Congress. In 1993, Cloar’s painting “Faculty and Honor Students, Lewis Schoolhouse” was one of six paintings by American artists selected to commemorate the inauguration of President Clinton. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Fingerprint smudge upper right edge. Overall very good condition. Frame has some small edge abrasions. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Federal Cellaret, also known as a Bottle Case or Liquor Stand, walnut and ash with poplar and walnut secondary woods, rectangular dovetailed case with molded hinged top having cleated ends, kite shaped inlaid escutcheon, interior with no evidence of previous dividers. Lower section with single long dovetailed drawer with bead molded edges; old, likely original brass pulls, kite shaped inlaid escutcheon, square tapered legs are extensions of stiles. Included are twelve glass bottles, not original. 41″ H x 27″ W x 15 3/4″ D. Attributed to Davidson County, Tennessee, circa 1815-1825. Illustrated, “Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture” by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, ed. Tracey Parks, p. 149 fig. 163. Note: this is one of three known Middle Tennessee cellarettes closely related to about a half dozen North Carolina examples attributed to Joseph Freeman, a cabinetmaker in Gates County (b. 1772-d. 1842). The Tennessee pieces may have been made by a Freeman apprentice who journeyed West. The Tennessee cellarets lack the mixing slides found on the North Carolina ones, and have poplar secondary woods versus yellow pine. For a similar Tennessee example, refer to the catalog for the 2006 “Art of Tennessee,” exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, p. 84, fig. 48. A similar North Carolina example can be seen in “The Furniture of Coastal North Carolina 1700-1820” fig. 6.169. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Older refinish. Drawer bottom is a replacement with old pest damage. Hinges and molding appear to be original, some dents/damage to both pulls. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee Federal desk and bookcase or secretary, figured walnut with poplar secondary wood. Bookcase section with cove molded cornice over a plain frieze and two single paneled doors, flanked by chamfered corners; 3 interior shelves with plate grooves. Diamond inlay at keyhole, molded base. Desk section with fall front, battened top and sides, opening to fitted interor with central plain prospect door, flanked by two vertical document drawers with molded edges, and two drawers over three cubbyholes on each side. Plain writing surface over four graduated drawers and a serpentine skirt, raised on tall flaring french feet. Brass pulls and plates appear original and are stamped with images of cotton bales with triple masted ship in the background, and the caduceus (medical) symbol. Possibly Knox County, Tenn., 1790-1810. Interior of top drawer has MESDA (Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts) label dated 9/12/82 ref. #11604. Exhibited, “Art of Tennessee,” Frist Center for the Visual Arts, illustrated exhibit catalog p. 62 fig. 28. Also illustrated, “Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture” by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, ed. Tracey Parks, p. 103, fig. 60, and exhibited Cheekwood, 1971, “Made In Tennessee” exhibit. 94″ H x 42″ W x 21 1/2″ D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN, purchased in Nashville circa 1965, with a long history of being from Knox County, Tenn. CONDITION: Mid-molding that surrounds the base of the top appears to be a 19th century addition. Replaced lower backboard and lower right rear foot backboard replaced. Old patch to top of desk where drawer lock broke out, old patches around later hinges on fall front. Old, possibly original hinges to top bookcase section doors. Feet facings broken and reattached, but appear original. Some oxidation to brasses. Both sides of lower case have full shrinkage splits; right side has patch repair to split. Bottoms of drawer sides built up. [See more photos →]

Louis Le Brocquy (Ireland, 1916-2012) oil on canvas abstract painting titled “Torso” rendered in a heavy impasto technique. Signed lower right. Titled en verso. Housed in a contemporary frame. Sight – 11 1/2″ H x 9 3/4″ W. Framed – 18 1/8″ H x 16 1/8″ W. Late 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): A self taught artist, Louis le Brocquy is considered one of the most successful Irish artists of the twentieth century. He was born in Dublin to Albert le Brocquy, Honorary Secretary of the League of Nations Society in Ireland, and Sybil Staunton Le Brocquy, co-founder of Amnesty International in Ireland. At age 17, he began pursuing his art talent. Encouraged by his mother, he left Ireland in 1938 to study art collections in London, Paris, Venice and Geneva. He returned to Dublin and launched his career in contemporary art, although he also spent time in London, living there for periods of time. In addition to creating art, he was a teacher at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, a founder and board member of the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin, and a founding member of the Kilkenny Design Workshops. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee, purchased directly from the artist, May 1957. CONDITION: Some light craquelure to surface of canvas. 1/8″ paint flake, lower right quadrant. Canvas slightly loose in frame. [See more photos →]

Large Serge Yourievitch (Russia/France, 1876-1969) bronze sculpture titled “La Danseuse Nattova” depicting a ballerina en pointe. Signed and titled on side of the base “Serge Yourivitch Sculp” and “La Danseuse Nattova”. Also stamped “Made in France” on top corner of base. Mounted on a green marble base. 29 3/4″ H x 14 3/4″ W x 16 3/4″ D. 33.6 lbs. Biography: Serge Yourievitch was born into a noble family and was once Lord-in-Waiting to Tsar Nicholas II. His family lost their land during the Russian Revolution. In his 30s, Yourievitch began studying sculpture under Auguste Rodin, and became so enamoured of it that he resigned his political job and began exhibiting at the Paris Salon des Independants. He created fountains and garden pieces, and sculptures of famous people including President Roosevelt. He also taught at the Guildford School of Art. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition with a few light scratches top of the base. Chips to edges of green marble base. [See more photos →]

Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) colored lithograph titled “Cosmic Rays Resuscitating Soft Watches”, published by Sydney Z. Lucas, New York, circa 1965. Numbered “34/150” with Sydney Z. Lucas copyright, lower left. Pencil signed “Dali” lower right with the Dali monogram lower right. Housed in a contemporary metal frame. Sight 23_ H x 33_ W. Framed  30 3/4_ H x 40 1/4_ W. Sheet size 37 1/8_ x 25_. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Paul Jenkins (1923-2012, New York/France), abstract painting, acrylic on canvas, in blue, red, gold and brown on white ground, titled and dated en verso “Phenomena Cut Heather, Paris 1962”. Signed lower left in white paint, “Paul Jenkins”. 23 3/4″ H x 28 3/4″ W sight, 26″ H x 31″ W in narrow metallic frame. Biography (courtesy Askart): Abstract Expressionist Paul Jenkins began studying art at the Kansas City Art Institute in his hometown when he was only 13. He served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II, then studied in New York at the Art Students League under Yasuo Kuniyoshi and Morris Cantor. During this time he also met Jackson Pollack and befriended Mark Rothko. In 1953, he went to Paris where he had his first one-man show. He studied there at the American Artists Center where he experimented with pouring paint on canvas in various thicknesses to create a sense of dynamism in the process itself. Jenkins was heavily influenced by the theories of Jung and by the visionary imagery of Odilon Redon and Gustave Moreau, and described himself as an “abstract phenomenist.” From the 1960s on, all his paintings’ titles began with the word “Phenomena.” Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Slight abrasions to lower right corner. [See more photos →]

Gilbert Gaul (New York/Tennessee/New Jersey, 1855-1919) oil on canvas painting titled “Indian Camp” depicting the silhouette of a lone figure and two Native American teepees in the dim light of the setting sun. Signed “Gaul” lower left. Cumberland Art Conservation, Nashville, TN label, en verso. Later giltwood frame with beaded rabbet edge. Sight – 17 1/2″ H x 23 1/2″ W. Framed – 23 1/2″ H x 29 3/8″ W. Late 19th century. Biography (courtesy The Johnson Collection): New Jersey born artist Gilbert Gaul studied art with Lemuel E. Wilmarth at the school of the National Academy of Design from 1872 to 1876, and privately with the noted genre painter, J. G. Brown. He continued his training at the Art Students League during 1875 and 1876. Gaul first exhibited his work at the National Academy in 1877. In 1881, he inherited a farm in Van Buren County, Tennessee, from his mother_s family, and lived there four years to fulfill terms of the bequest. In 1885, he returned to New York though he also continued to spend time at the farm in Tennessee. Gaul gained acclaim for his illustration art and portrayals of Civil War scenes. He became a regular exhibitor at the National Academy annuals between 1877 and 1902; in 1882, he was accorded the status of full academician–the youngest artist to attain the honor. He exhibited at the 1889 Paris Exposition; the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in Chicago; and the 1902 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, where he was awarded medals. In 1876 Gaul made his first trip to the American West, an area for which he developed a particular affinity. He made numerous western trips in subsequent years, photographing and rendering scenes of Native Americans and the frontier, which he would later work up into paintings in his studios in New York or Tennessee. In 1890, he worked for the United States census on reservations in North Dakota. He also visited Mexico, the West Indies, Panama, and Nicaragua. An account of his travels was published in Century Magazine in 1892. In 1904, he returned to Tennessee and settled in Nashville. The decreasing interest in Civil War subjects resulted in financial hardship for Gaul. He gave private art lessons, and taught at the Watkins Institute, Nashville, and at Cumberland Female College, in McMinnville. He also spent time in Charleston, South Carolina. By 1910, he had moved to Ridgefield, New Jersey, where he continued to paint and live out his remaining years. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Lined, with overall surface craquelure and several spots of inpainting. Left side of canvas is not completely covered by rabbet edge. Cumberland Art Conservation label records treatment in June/July 2003, with details listed on label (refer to photo). Blacklight reveals scattered craquelure infill painting, along with a 3″ line of inpaint near left edge and a 3″ H-shaped area of inpaint to center, 1 1/2″ p-shaped area of inpaint to center of right side. Small area of tiny paint flakes in a line at upper edge. [See more photos →]

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) enameled earthenware with engobe and paraffin decoration titled “Centaur au Visages”. Signed and numbered “Madoura Plein Feu Edition Picasso, 80/125 R. 153″ underside of base. 10″ H x 9 1/2″ W x 7 1/2” D. Includes copy of 1997 French purchase receipt from Galerie Madoura, Vallauris, France. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Collector, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large Middle TN stoneware pottery jar with applied heart, diamond, flower and swag decoration, double strap handles, and ruffled rim. Attributed to the Hedgecough Pottery (Putnam County, TN, 1890s – late 1930s). Green to brown transitional glaze. 15 3/4″ H. 18 lbs. Late 19th/early 20th century. Note: A similar example is featured on the cover of and on page 366 (Figure 2-177) Volume I of the book “Tennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters-1790s to 1950”, by Samuel D. Smith and Stephen Rogers. Published in 2011 by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. One firing flaw noted to handle. [See more photos →]

Sonia Delaunay-Terk wool carpet, “Pierrot Lunaire” abstract design with colors of blue, green, grey, black, purple, yellow and orange. Edition 52/100 by Artcurial Editions, Paris, “SD” initials woven in one corner of the rug. Verso with three labels including title, edition number, inscription and manufacturer. 11 ft 3 in x 8 ft 6 1/2 in. Circa 1990. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light scattered surface grime, one stain approximately 3″ L x 1/4″ W, appears to be food. Binding loose and partially stained. [See more photos →]

Ralph Albert Blakelock (American, 1847-1919) oil on wood panel, moonlit landscape, with heavily forested foreground and moon rising against a cloudy sky; the moon is reflected in the ground or possibly a pool below. Signed R.A. Blakelock lower right in red. Rococo style whitewashed giltwood carved frame. Authenticated by Norman A. Geske of the Nebraska Blakelock Inventory in 1976. Label verso for University of Nebraska Blakelock Inventory No. 909 (full record number is NBI-909-II). Additional label with handwritten inscription "Tennessee Fine Arts Center Nashville Tenn." 5 3/8" x 7 3/4" sight, 12" x 15" framed. Biography (courtesy Askart and Michael Zellman, 300 Years of American Art): Ralph Albert Blakelock studied briefly at Cooper Union, and at the Free Academy of the City of New York. In 1867, he first exhibited at the National Academy of Design. Primarily self taught, he declined his wealthy father's offer to pay for more extensive art schooling, and in 1869, embarked on a horseback tour of the West that lasted several years. He lived with Plains Indians, painting pictures of their villages, and traveled and painted through the Rockies and the Sierra Nevadas and in San Francisco and Mexico. His western paintings were in the Hudson River style, although they were rough and more painterly. Returning to New York, he developed what became his signature expression: quiet, moody, nocturnal scenes accented with bright colors depicting light, and trees silhouetted against the sky. He had a labor-intensive technique, which was building up of multi layers of thick paint, scraping some away, and "adding more to build a complex tonality". (Zellman 420). In 1899, Blakelock had a mental breakdown. He spent the final two decades of his life in a mental institution in New York. It was only in the final few years before his death that collectors began paying substantial sums of money for his work. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN, exhibited, Tennessee Fine Arts Center at Cheekwood circa 1976. CONDITION: Painting: Drying cracks resulting in "alligatored" appearance to paint, 1/4" area of abrasion along perimeter of left edge. Frame: Losses to two corners, some small cracks, two 1/2" losses to inner edge molding, scattered small surface layer losses. [See more photos →]

Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985) lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper, “Vision de Jacob” (M.625), signed úMarc Chagallî in pencil, lower right, and numbered 40/50 in pencil, lower left. Kraskin/Mitchell Gallery note paper with image title and notations in paper pocket en verso. Sheet – 36 11/16″ plus 1 9/16″ foldover at lower margin x 25 9/16″ W. Sight – 30 1/4″ H x 20 1/2″ W. Framed – 41″ H x 30 3/4″ W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Toning along margins, old adhesive residue, approx. 3/4″ D, along upper margin, sheet with 1 9/16″ D foldover along lower margin. Arches watermark at right center edge. [See more photos →]

Southern Sugar Chest in the form of a Desk, likely Kentucky, cherry and lighter wood inlay with poplar secondary wood. Fall front with breadboard ends, opening to a fitted desk interior with two dovetailed drawers and a divided interior with sliding lid. Front facade with inlaid urn of flowers and inlaid lower case corners. Shaped skirt joined by four bracket feet. 30″ H x 27 1/2″ W x 16″ D. First quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Top edge of case with old horizontal patch, patching/repair around newer hinges of fall front. Some repaired and replaced elements to feet – blocking to back feet and upper half of back feet appear original, but front feet appear to have some old replaced facings and returns. Some blocking elements in front feet remain. Wide scratch, 2 1/2″ long, to front near urn inlay. Some damage to top of escutcheon, minor wear and abrasions to top and to edge inlay, and wear to left front edge of fall front. Contemporary divider. [See more photos →]

Beauford Delaney (American, 1901-1979) oil and acrylic on canvasboard abstract still life composition. Signed and dated lower left “Beauford Delaney 1976”. Artist’s name of artist and date of work also en verso. Housed in a burnished wood frame with beaded rabbet edge. Sight – 13 7/8″ H x 19 5/8″ W. Framed – 19 5/8″ H x 25 5/8″ W. Provenance: Private South Carolina collection, originally purchased from the Tree Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. Biography: Beauford Delaney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. An apprentice to artist Lloyd Branson, Delaney was encouraged by his mentor to study art in Boston. In 1929 he traveled to New York and established himself as a prominent artist of the Harlem Renaissance. There he gained the attention and admiration of well known writers and artists such as James Baldwin, Georgia O’Keefe, Alfred Stieglitz, and many others. It was when he moved to Paris in 1953 that his work transitioned from figurative compositions to Abstract Expressionism with a focus on color and light. In 1975, he was admitted to a mental hospital in Paris. He died in 1979, one year after his first major retrospective exhibit, held at the Studio Museum in Harlem. CONDITION: Light overall grime, brown specks lower left quadrant, light cracquelure to paint upper left quadrant. 2″ circular stain en verso. Minor abrasions to top and back corners of frame. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas portrait, possibly Southern, of two dark haired children playing with a kitten, the eldest seated in a chair and wearing a dark blue dress with gold cross on chain, the younger standing and wearing a white dress with red sash, gold cross on chain, and gold sleeve clips. An architectural balustrade and column is visible behind them, and a landscape with trees is in the background. Unsigned. Likely original gold leaf frame with rope, cove and ribbon molding. 47" x 37" sight, 54" x 45" framed. 2nd quarter 19th century. Provenance: private Michigan collection; private Florida collection, acquired from a Charleston, South Carolina collection. CONDITION: Lined, with scattered minor craquelure. Blacklight reveals multiple small spots of inpainting to sides of older subject's face, hair, and right foot, with 2" spot of inpaint to her left arm and smaller area to right arm; some possible inpainting to center background above cat, a few smaller spots of inpainting to younger subject's neck and cheek and two larger spots of inpaint to sash; scattered minor background inpaint. Frame likely regilt, with scattered losses. [See more photos →]

Marcel Duchamp (New York/California/France, 1887-1968) bronze medallion titled “Bouche-Evier” (Sink Stopper). Signed, dated, and numbered, “64 56/100″, en verso. Mounted in black plexiglass frame. Medallion – 3/8″ H x 2 1/2″ dia. Framed – 2 5/8″ H x 6 7/8″ W x 7 1/4” D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Oxidation of bronze in crevices, surface of medallion. [See more photos →]

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) red earthenware with black paint titled “Yan Barbu”. Signed and numbered “Madoura Plein Feu Edition Picasso, 294/300 V. 104″ underside of base. 10 1/2″ H x 6 1/4″ W x 4” D. Mid 20th century. Includes copy of 1997 French purchase receipt from Galerie Madoura, Vallauris, France. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Collector, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) white earthenware with multicolor paint titled “Visage Aux Cercles”. Dated on side of vessel. Signed and numbered “Madoura Plein Feu Edition Picasso, 243/500 R 140″ underside of base. 11 1/2″ H x 10 1/2″ W x 6 1/2” D. Includes copy of 1997 French purchase receipt from Galerie Madoura, Vallauris, France. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Collector, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Monumentally large East Tennessee still life oil on canvas titled, “1815” by Mayme A. Freeman (Knoxville, TN, b. 1884). This work was exhibited in the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 held in Knoxville, Tennessee and retains the exhibition number in the lower left corner, “278”. The still life depicts a cabin mantel with a full stock, flintlock long rifle, powder horn, and leather pouch. A large stoneware jug and an almanac, Webster_s letter book, are also displayed upon the mantel. A key, iron skimmer, and dried peppers hang on the wall below the rifle. Housed in a dark wooden frame with mounted wooden plaque listing title and artist. This work is listed in the “Catalogue Fine Arts Section Appalachian Exposition”, p. 69. Sight – 39 5/8″ H x 71 3/4″ W. Framed – 48 3/4″ H x 80 3/4″ W. Biography: Mayme A. Freeman was listed in a Knoxville, TN 1904 U. S. City Directory under Artists. She was the niece of the famous Knoxville, TN artist Enoch Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1853-1925). Her mother was Susan E. Freeman (Branson) daughter of Enoch Branson, sister of Enoch Lloyd Branson. Provenance: Descendant of Branson family. Note: Another Appalachian Exposition still life, Lot 206: 1910 Appalachian Expo. Still Life by Mayme Freeman was sold in our July 30th, 2016 sale. CONDITION: Some exfoliation and water or solvent drips to center, left margin and left lower corner. Surface grime and light overall craquelure. Rubbing and losses to edges with some scattered losses. [See more photos →]

Carl Lawless (Connecticut/PA, 1894-1964) large oil on canvas of a winter landscape with village lower right, and a large mountain in the background. Appears to retain the original gilt carved frame. Sight – 29 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed – 39 1/2" H x 39 1/2" W. Biography: Carl Lawless, an Illinois native, studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and in Europe. After World War I, he moved to Pennsylvania and later, to Mystic, CT, where he co-founded the Mystic Art Association. He is best known for his landscapes and still lifes. Provenance: Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Painting in overall good condition. Old 2 1/4" tear/perforation close to lower right margin over roof of house. Scattered small losses to frame edges. [See more photos →]

Hans Hofmann (New York/Massachusetts/California/Germany, 1880-1966) untitled gouache on paper depicting abstract shapes in colors of black, green, and red. Signed and dated "49" lower right. Andre Emmerich New York, NY, gallery label and Estate of Hans Hofmann No. 449/14 stamp en verso. Float mounted in a contemporary metal frame. Sheet – 11 3/4" H x 10" W. Framed – 18 3/8" H x 16 3/8" W. Mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): Hans Hofmann is regarded as an important teacher and pioneer in America of European modern art. He was born in Germany and studied in Munich. From 1904 to 1914 he studied in Paris, where he was exposed to many of the avante garde artists and movements of the time, particularly Fauvism and Cubism. With the outbreak of World War I he emigrated to America and began teaching modernism at the Art Students League; the following year he opened his own schools in New York and Provincetown, Mass. He closed both of his schools in 1958 to focus on his own painting. Alternate spelling Hans Hoffman. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Minor area of staining (probably water) to lower right margin edge near signature. Light toning to edges of margins. [See more photos →]

Set of 10 sterling silver goblets in the Kirk Repousse pattern, marked “S. Kirk & Son Inc, Sterling 401 Handcrafted” and “925/1000”. 6″ H . 57.835 total troy ounces. Circa 1925. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: All in very good condition with minor scratches and minimal pitting. [See more photos →]

James Michalopoulos (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a New Orleans cottage with gingerbread style porch against a dark blue starry nighttime sky; a crescent moon shines at upper left and a light glows through the center window of the house. The side of a brightly lit house next door is also visible. Signed Michalopoulos lower left, additionally signed en verso and dated 1998. 21 1/2" x 27 1/2" sight, 24 1/2" x 30 1/2" in molded giltwood frame. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair George III sterling silver candlesticks, Ebenezer Coker, London, 1771-1772, each on a hexafoil base with shell and gadroon decoration, six-lobed baluster stem with gadrooned knop; spool form socket with gadrooned edges and detachable hexagonal waxpan or bobeche with shells/fans. Seamed construction. Bases fully marked; waxpans and sockets marked with maker’s mark and lion passat; waxpans additionally monogrammed (under the bases) JH 1771 for past owner James Hilgore and date 1771. Height 10″ (25.5 cm). 34.59 oz troy. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. Benjamin H. and Gertrude S. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Maker’s mark on one socket is nearly rubbed away. Some scattered, very small dents. Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export Silver Tea Service with associated coffee pot, all by Wang Hing (working Hong Kong, late 19th to early 20th c). Teapot, covered sugar and creamer of oval lozenge form with lobed bodies having applied bird and prunus decoration, accented with Chinese calligraphy characters; bamboo form handles and finials. Associated coffee pot with similar form and bird and prunus design, and an urn shaped finial. Cream and sugar have gilded interiors. Each piece marked on base “Wang Hing” and “90” with Chinese character marks in rectangles (coffee pot marked with “WH”). Coffee Pot 7 1/4″ H, teapot 5 1/2″ H. Combined weight: 60.24 oz troy. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Some scratches to bottom of coffee pot, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

19th century American surgeon’s field amputation kit in fitted, brass mounted, mahogany and satinwood veneered case with velvet lining. Contains a total of 35 medical implements including bone saw, scalpels, tourniquet, and other surgical tools, many with horn handles. Marked items are stamped “Caswell Hazard & Co. W.F. Ford NY” or Caswell Hazard & Co. / Ford” . Brass name plate atop box lid is not engraved. Some items retain previous Sotheby’s auction tags. Overall size of case: 3″ H x 16″ W x 6″ D. Circa 1870s. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: All items clean but some blades retain dark stains; light wear to handles. Closure sticks; case has some light scratching, shrinkage cracks and wear; bottom of case with wear and some cracks. [See more photos →]

Important Maury County, Tennessee needlework sampler, silk on linen, signed Margaret A. Reaves and dated 1830. Sampler features a floral border enclosing 3 alphabets and 1 row of numbers, over a double tombstone panel center. At left are stitched figures of a man and woman in fine clothing, in profile on either side a tree with bird perched in its branches. At right is an urn of flowers. Below is a stitched verse, “Here orange trees with blooms and pendants shine / and vernal honours to their autum join / exceed their promise in the ripend store / yet in the rising blossoms promise more / State of Tennessee Maury County / Margaret A. Reaves sampler 1830″. Sampler has been stitched to a tan mat and framed under glass. Sampler: 13″ x 10 1/4″; later giltwood frame: 16 1/2″ x 14”. Sampler has been documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey, which noted “This elaborate sampler is unique among Tennessee samplers for its mastery of difficult stitches and unusual couple and tree motif. Margaret’s expert stitching included cross, cross over one, bullion knot, buttonhole wheel, eyelet, four-sided, hem, pattern darning, queen, rice, satin, and stem.” A genealogy report accompanies the sampler, and additional genealogy information is included on the back of the frame. Exhibited, “Middle Tennessee Samplers: This My Name Shall Ever Have,” Polk Presidential Hall, Dec. 17-April 10, 2011. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall fading; staining to lower 1/3 of sampler; about a half dozen small holes to right side of sampler along border and next to the date 1830 (largest is 3/4″L). Possible old thread repair to lowermost row of stitches (below the word County). Sampler is not glued down. [See more photos →]

Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper, “Le Verdengeur d_Oranges” (M. 596), 1969, signed in pencil lower right úMiroî and numbered lower left 74/75. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris. Float mounted on linen backing in a contemporary wooden frame. 33 3/8″ H x 23 5/8″ W. Framed – 39 1/2″ H x 29 1/2″ W. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition, full sheet. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Jackson Press, attr. Davidson County, walnut with poplar secondary, the top section having a slanted cornice over a figured walnut or mahogany frieze, two glazed doors with total of 16 panes opening to three shelves, and a lower section with paneled sides and two drawers having dovetailed sides and round knobs over two doors with figured wood panels, atop short turned legs. Right side drawer has penciled initials MV on the back. 93" H x 48 1/2" W x 19 1/4" D. Provenance: descended in the western Davidson County family which owned historic Dozier Farm, situated off River Road. The farm's Greek Revival mansion is a National Historic Register property. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Original glass, two panes are cracked. Original brass hinges. 2 1/2" area replaced mid-molding at center, just beneath doors. Scratching to top of lower section, just under the glass doors. Some scattered shrinkage and scratching, old refinish. [See more photos →]

Winchester Russian Model 1895 musket, 7.62mm Cartridge. Serial number 223501B. Lock plate marked, “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED NOV. 5. 95. AUG. 17. 97. JAN. 25. 98. AUG. 23. 98. AUG 6. 1907.”. Tang marked, “Model 1892 Winchester Trade Mark REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.”. Greek Cross insignia inlaid, left side of butt, compass, right side of butt. Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 28″. Overall length – 46″. Serial number corresponds to year 1916. CONDITION: Gun has been sporterized by removing front of forearm past the first barrel band. Remaining forearm has been checkered. Name and address of former owner has been applied to the magazine with electric pen. Silver plate with former owner’s name placed in the wrist. Proper butt plate with cleaning lanyard in the butt. Bore is OK but dark. Little original finish remains. Excellent mechanical. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain jardinieres, round form with tapering sides, finely enameled with decorations of flowering peach or plum branches, chrysanthemums and other flowers, and bats, all on a white ground. Unmarked. 10 1/8" H x 15 5/8" dia. Qing Dynasty. Provenance: the living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Scuffs, largest 1/2", scattered on surface of jardinieres. Dirt encrustation, extending 4 1/8" up interiors of jardinieres. Scattered minor firing flaws and a few small scratches near base. Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Charles Howorth (United Kingdom, fl. 1823-1852) mahogany angle or sign post barometer. Two printed paper scales, under glass, on extended arm registering from “28 Stormy” to “31 Very Dry.” Glass tube continues down left side to enclosed cistern, with mahogany case terminating in a carved stylized lotus or fleur di lis. Signed “Charles Howorth Fecit Halifax” and “Stott Sculp” lower middle edge of left glass case. 38″ H x 46 1/2″ W. 2nd quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Lower glass thermometer replaced. Tear to paper of first scale, 1 1/2″ lower left. Water damage around edges of paper scales. Cracks, marks to mahogany. In working condition. [See more photos →]

Queen Anne – George II transitional secretary or desk and bookcase, two part construction, bookmatched oyster and burl walnut veneers on oak secondary wood, molded double bonnet top over conforming doors with glass fronts, opening to three fixed shelves. Assymetrical desk section has oyster veneered fall front opening to a fitted, stepped interior with inlaid prospect door and sliding lid over central well. Four feather-crossbanded veneered drawers with bank of short drawers on right side; bracket feet; old, possibly original engraved pulls. 84 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W x 21"D. English or Dutch, circa 1725. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN, ex-Michael and Claire Higgins Antiques, Atlanta, Ga. CONDITION: Bracket feet are old, possibly original, with some missing blocking. Replaced escutcheons on top drawers, missing escutcheon on central prospect door, shelves may be replaced. Glass doors originally held mirrors. Interior lined with old fabric. Some replaced areas of mid-molding. Old repaired split to fall front; leather writing surface is a replacement. Scattered veneer chips, patches (including on desk around original hinges), losses and cracks, but overall very good condition. Remnants of paper on back. [See more photos →]

Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian/American, 1861-1936) cold painted bronze depicting a nude Salome with outstreched arms holding the head of John The Baptist on a platter. Signed “Nam Greb” and monogrammed on top of the base. Mounted on a grey circular marble base. 18″ H. 9.8 lbs. Alternate spelling: Bergman. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Wear and some scratching to gilt paint. [See more photos →]

Rare signed Tennessee 19th century brass sundial, the round dial plate engraved with a chapter ring of Roman numerals enclosing a central steel triangular gnomon and just below it, the signature HENRY EICHBAUM, MAKER, NASHVILLE TEN. 3 1/4″ H, 7 5/8″ diameter. Note: This object was exhibited and illustrated in the 1971 “Made in Tennessee: An Exhibition of Early Arts and Crafts”, Tennessee Fine Arts Center at Cheekwood, Nashville, illustration 104, page 41. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Some oxidation, wear and scratching. Gnomon may be old replacement. [See more photos →]

Henry Rankin Poore (Pennsylvania/Connecticut, 1859-1940) Winchester Rifle advertising sign, lithography on board, rectangular form, depicting four "bear-hunting dogs". Signed "H. R. Poore Philadelphia" in the stone, lower left. Housed in a Winchester Rifle wooden frame with stenciled advertisement across bottom reading RIFLES SHOTGUNS FOR SALE HIRE AND AMMUNITION along with painted or stenciled images of bullets. Image – 24 7/8" H x 34 3/8" W. Framed – 31 3/4" H x 41 1/2" W. American, early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some abrasions and scratches on surface of sign. [See more photos →]

John Rea Neill (New York/Pennsylvania/New Jersey, 1877-1943) sepia ink illustration depicting L. Frank Baum's character Princess Ozma, the immortal ruler of the Land of Oz, reading at a desk by candlelight. Unsigned. Housed in an American 20th century style frame. Sight – 15" H x 7 1/2" W. Framed – 25" H x 18" W. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Purchased at an Ozmopolitan Convention, circa 1988. CONDITION: 3/4" H x 10" W area of pencil marks, left by artist below drawing. Areas of toning around image from matting. [See more photos →]

Federal walnut sofa, attributed to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, arched crest rail over scrolled arms, plain skirt, and four plain square tapered front legs and four raked rear legs. Down cushion. Later sage and gold striped damask upholstery. 36 1/2" H x 82" W x 30" D. Southern, circa 1800. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Exterior sturdy condition with some scattered scuffs to legs and wear to upholstery. Uncovering of upholstery at right arm area reveals replacements of internal framing and supports. The right scrolled arm support appears original with newer stile elements added. [See more photos →]

Brown Birger Christensen full or opera length mink coat with velvet lined pockets at sides, hook-and-eye closures to the center front, shawl collar and cuffed sleeves. Saks Fifth Avenue label along with a "Made in Greece" label to the inner lining. Size L based upon measurements, no label present. 58" L. 18 1/2" W across the shoulders and 27" arm length. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light wear. Prior owners name monogrammed to inside lining. [See more photos →]

Victorian Sofa and 2 Parlor Chairs in the Stanton Hall pattern attributed to Meeks, rosewood, with laminated frames having elaborate pierced carved crests and cabriole legs. Sofa has recent upholstery decorated with gold wreaths on red background. 51" H x 74 1/2" W x 28" D. Armchair has recent gold and red striped upholstery, 44 1/2" H x 24 1/2" W x 30" D. Sidechair has ivory upholstery in a geometric pattern with dark blue accents. 40 1/4" H x 19" W x 24" D. CONDITION: Sofa: Overall excellent condition with original surface, some scattered minor scratches to feet. Chairs: side chair with breaks and repairs to carved elements at sides and some separation to lamination on back. Armchair in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Jefferson Davis letter to Nashville author, doctor, minister and educator Dr. John Berrien Lindsley with good retrospective content regarding the American Civil War and mention of Nashville war hero Col. Randal McGavock. In this 1 1/2 page letter and enclosed small note dated March 11, 1887 from Davis's home, Beauvoir, the former president of the Confederate States of America writes, "My dear sir, I duly received and acknowledged the beautiful and valuable volume of which you are the author. The work is to me rendered doubly dear as another one of the offerings made by woman to the cause of the south, for such it became when the southern states alone contended for the freedom and independence which the constitution was formed alone to secure and preserve. Please give my cordial thanks to Mrs. Lindsley, the sister of a hero in the war between the states, and daughter of a comrade in arms of the immortal Jackson. I trust the example you have set will be followed by other states for the commemoration of patriots who dared all for States Rights and self government, the priceless heritage which descended to us from our fathers of the Revolution. Respectfully and truly yours, Jefferson Davis." Also included is a small enclosed note marked "Private: It is a ___ solicism to term the resistance of states to coercion "a rebellion". Subjects, not sovereign, may "rebel" and the states won their sovereignty in the war of 1776. It is politically inaccurate to term ours a "civil war" which properly applies to a war between factions of one body politic, whereas ours was a war between the states united by a Federal league for enumerated purposes & therefore it was a war between states which being united by consent separated on the exercise of their reserved sovereignty. JSD." Note: the letter and note, which appear to have been penned and signed by Varina Davis, Jefferson's wife, were likely written upon receipt of Lindsley's book, The Military Annals of Tennessee, published 1886. John Berrien Lindsley's wife was Sarah McGavock, granddaughter of Randal McGavock, owner of Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee and mayor of Nashville from 1824-1825; she was the sister of Randal William McGavock, Nashville mayor (1858-1859) and CSA Colonel, killed in action while leading a counter attack at the Battle of Raymond in Mississippi in 1863. Provenance: formerly from the collection of Miss Margaret Lindsley Warden of Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall toning, the beginnings of separations at fold lines, retains original envelope with staining at bottom and around stamp area (corresponding stains to letter, mainly in upper right corner). [See more photos →]

S. Kirk & Son Sterling Tea Service in the Repousse pattern, having allover raised floral decoration, marked "S. Kirk & Son Inc, 925/1000, Sterling 74". Set includes coffeepot with matching teapot, creamer, covered sugar and waste bowl. All monogrammed on the base. Set also includes an Ellis Barker Sheffield plate tray, monogrammed, with menorah stamp to base. 84.05 oz. total troy ounces, excluding tray. Circa 1925. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: All in very good condition with light scratching inside. The coffeepot, covered sugar and waste bowl with minimal dent to base rim. Tray with copper showing. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee large walnut pie safe, Hawkins County. Consisting of dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls over two doors with large unusual double pitcher and cup punched tin design, shaped dovetailed gallery, and shaped tapering bracket front feet. Poplar secondary, two interior shelves. 56 1/2" H x 56 1/2" W x 22 1/2" D. Circa 1840 – 1860. Exhibited, "Art & Furniture of East Tennessee," East Tennessee HIstorical Society, 1993; illustrated in the catalog of the same name by Namuni Hale Young, page 39, illustration #70. Provenance: Collection of Mary Jo Case, Kingsport, TN. CONDITION: Older refinish. Scattered general wear, including brusing to case, oxidation and some minor pitting to lower tins. Left rear style with cracks to wood and old repair. [See more photos →]

Large Tim Lewis (Kentucky, b. 1952) folk art carved stone sculpture depicting Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Signed and dated T Lewis 98, back of base. 20 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W x 6" D. 146.37 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Paint marks, largest 1 3/4", scattered on surface of carving. [See more photos →]

Sixty pieces of Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware in the Francis I pattern. Includes 12 knifes (9 1/2"L), 12 dinner forks (7 5/8"L), 12 salad/dessert forks, 12 place spoons, and 12 teaspoons. Script Reed and Barton marks on backs of handles. No monograms. 81.13 total oz troy excluding knives. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Manuel de Franca (Portugese/American, 1808-1865) oil on linen portrait of George Washington, after Gilbert Stuart. Washington is depicted wearing a dark coat and ruffled white shirt, and painted within an oval with the Latin words "Patriae Pater" beneath his chest. Signed lower right "MFranca pinxt". Lemon-gilt gesso molded frame. 16" x 13" sight, 21" x 18" framed. Provenance: private Nashville collection. Professionally conserved in 2007, refer to images. Biography (courtesy Askart) Portugese born artist Manuel De Franca studied at the Lisbon art school founded by Francisco Goya. When he was sentenced to death for his role in a revolt against the Don Miguel government, friends smuggled him out of Portugal on a ship to Philadelphia. There, he was befriended by the artist Joshua Shaw, and studied under Thomas Sully and John Neagle. Franca exhibited his work on the site of the Peale Museum with Joshua Shaw and Emanuel Leutze, and at the Apollo Gallery in New York City. He also submitted paintings to the American Art Union. In 1842, he traveled with his new wife to western Pennsylvania to decorate church altars. Then moving on to Tennessee and Kentucky, he painted portraits. He eventually settled in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1844. He became the city's most popular portrait artist. Franca founded the Western Academy of Art in 1860, but soon retired due to lung disease and died a short time later. Note: Additional photos and information on 2007 conservation may be found on www.caseantiques.com. CONDITION: Wax lining with moderate amount of inpainting including forehead, chin, and right side of face, Refer to scan of detailed professional conservation report from Cumberland Art Conservation, dated Nov. 2007. [See more photos →]

Roulstone, George. LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. Printed and published by George Roulstone, Knoxville, (Tennessee), 1803. viii, [5]-320, (16) pp. A significant amount of genealogical information about the Gambill family. Many births recorded from 1786 to 1805. 8 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 1 3/4" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Contemporary calf rubbed with cracks starting; text foxed in places more heavily, complete (completely collated). Rare Tennessee imprint. [See more photos →]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's personal copy of "The Great Smoky Mountains" by Laura Thornborough. Published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York, 1937. 160 pages with 16 full page illustrations from photographs and 27 pen-and-ink drawings by Vivian Moir. Hard cover green cloth, spine and front board lettered in gilt. Cream colored dustjacket. Signed and dated on the cover page with inscription reading "April 15 – 1937 For President Franklin D. Roosevelt. May this little book on [The Great Smoky Mountatins] ten years in preparation recall pleasant memories of your visit in the fall of 1936 is the hope of its author Laura Thornborough", with inscription in FDR's handwriting reading "Franklin Roosevelt The White House 1937" below. Signed and dated on the back of the front page with inscription reading "To Fred B. Adams Jr. With all best wishes on his 55th and all to come John Fleming March 28, 1955". Also includes a Franklin Delano Roosevelt collection inventory card. Book – 8 7/8" H x 6" W x 1 1/2" D. Mid 20th century. Note: In 1935, Franklin D. Roosevelt allotted more than $1.5 million to help obtain land for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Civilian Conservation Corps, established by Roosevelt, did much of the work to develop it for public use. Roosevelt dedicated the Park at its official opening in 1940. CONDITION: Dust cover present. Toning to dust cover, particularly on spine. [See more photos →]

Cornelius Haly Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on canvas summer landscape depicting the Parthenon in Nashville, with a field of multicolored hollyhocks in the foreground. Signed lower right in red "Cornelius Hankins". Molded gilt-washed wood frame with carved floral corner ornamentation and inscription verso, "Carved by Clarence Stringfield 197_". Sight – 17 3/8" H x 11 1/4" W. Framed – 25 1/2" H x 37 1/2" W. Note: Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan School, and with William Merritt Chase in New York. He was active for much of his career in the Nashville area. Clarence Stringfield (American, 1903-1976) was known for his carving of folk art figures and for the custom frames he carved while working at Lyzon Gallery in Nashville in the 1960s and 1970s. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Platinum diamond ring with center emerald cut diamond, 7.02 mm x 6.52 mm x 3.80 mm, weighing 1.56 ct. by formula, approximately VS2 clarity and approximately J-K color, no fluorescence. The shank is set with two straight baguette diamonds with a total weight of approximately .20 ct., VS2, J color. Hand engraved initials in shank and marked Platinum. Ring size 6 1/4. 4.3 grams. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface scratches on mounting. [See more photos →]

Model 1886 Winchester rifle, .40-.82 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 100491. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. 40-82 W.C.F.". Upper tang marked, "Model 1886". Lower tang marked, "PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. JAN. 20. 1885". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 26". Overall length – 45". Serial number corresponds to year 1895. CONDITION: Bore is very good. Barrel and magazine tube retain 50%-60% blue with remainder thinning. Receiver retains visible case colors. Wood is good with normal dings. Action is excellent. [See more photos →]

Montgomery County, Tennessee needlework sampler, silk on linen, signed Martha E. Edmondson and dated 1828. Sampler features a zigzag border enclosing four rows of alphabets and 1 row of numbers, over a verse, "Folly of Envy / Can you discern another's mind? Why is't you envy? Envy's blind. Tell envy, when she would annoy/ that thousands want what you enjoy / Martha E. Edmonson's Work Born Nov. 10 1816 Montgomery Cty Tennessee." Below the verse is a decorative guilloche motif stitched band, a band of floral decoration, and additional date and lettering "August 1st 1828 S. E. N.E." Framed under non-glare glass. Sampler: 14" x 10 1/2". Frame simulating wormy chestnut: 18" x 14 1/2". Note: this sampler has been documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey. Their research indicates Martha Elizabeth Edmondson was the first child born to Samuel Edmondson and Nancy Jane Jones. Her parents came to Montgomery County from Virginia shortly after their marriage in 1815, and settled near Palmyra. Edmondson was a prosperous farmer. Martha may have stitched her sampler at Mrs. Harrison's Female School, seven miles north of Palmyra, founded 1822. Martha married James A. Mathis in 1839 and had six children. She died sometime after 1880. (Biographical information courtesy the Tennessee Sampler Survey). CONDITION: Sampler appears to be stapled to backing board at top edge. Not examined out of frame. Overall light fading and toning/light discoloration, mainly to center. No apparent holes or repairs. [See more photos →]

Jean Dubuffet (French, 1901-1985) lithograph and silkscreen, 1981, "Site Avec Cinq Personnages," abstract geometric and figure designs rendered in red, white, and blue. Signed and dated in pencil lower right, "JD '81" and numbered 80/90 lower left. Narrow gold metallic frame. Sight – 26" H x 20" W. Framed – 36 1/2" H x 28 1/2" W. Ref. Webel 1267. Alternate spellings: Du Buffet, Suite Avec 5 Personnages. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain fish bowl, the exterior with painted enameled vignettes depicting figures in outdoor court scenes and the interior with painted enameled lotus blossom and crane decoration. 18" H x 21" W. 53.9 lbs. Late Qing Dynasty or Early Republic Period. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Chip to inner rim, approx. 1", along with a couple of small glaze chips. Interior with wear/losses to enameled decoration, primarily to interior base and some to lower interior walls, commensurate with use. [See more photos →]

[Kennedy Autograph Signature] Kennedy, John F. Profiles in Courage. New York Harper & Brothers, (1956). Hardback in dust jacket SIGNED by Kennedy on title page. Cache of related material and provenance material laid in, including letter from Mary Benjamin of Walter R. Benjamin Autographs in New York to Ben Caldwell dated 23 April 1971. Previous owner name, úSarah E. Cowan 1956 N. Y. Cî in ink and the Caldwell book plate are on the front pastedown. An interesting but tenuous clipping is tipped to front free endpaper. 8 3/4" H x 6" W x 1 1/2" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Book is in good condition with overall wear to and slight damage to boards. The jacket is some rubbed and has edge wear at extremities and some slight soiling. [See more photos →]

Tiffany & Co. Castillian pattern sterling silver flatware , 94 pieces, including 2-pc carving set, 3 serving spoons, 12 dinner knives with pistol grip handles (9 1/8" L), 12 forks (7" L), 12 salad forks (6 3/4" L), 12 teaspoons, 9 place spoons (7 1/8" L), 8 demitasse spoons with gilt bowls, 6 bouillon spoons (5 3/8" L), 6 seafood forks, 1 strawberry fork with gilt top, 8 flat butter spreaders, 1 sugar spoon with gilt bowl, 1 caviar fork with gilt top, and 1 tomato server (9 1/8" L), all with block monogram "MSR". 116.20 weighable oz troy. 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor gilt wear to caviar fork. All pieces monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Achaemenid Kings of Lydia AV Stater, Daric, Persia. Obverse of bearded Archer or King running to the right with transverse spear over shoulder, and bow in right hand. Reverse with oblong punch. 5th Century BC. AU55 grading by ICG. CONDITION: AU55 grading by ICG. [See more photos →]

Ingot and archive originally belonging to Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. 1st item: South Dakota tin ingot stamped "Nigger Hill", with Stephen F. Molitor, assayer mark, Deadwood, Dakota Territory. 1" H x 2" W x 1" D. 108.9 grams. Late 19th century. Note: The ingot inscription refers to a tin and gold mining area in the Black Hills of South Dakota, discovered by African Americans. Author Hyman Palais explained the origin of the name of the "Consolidated Nigger Hill Tin Mines" in an article "Black Hills Miners' Folklore" in California Folklore Quarterly, Vol. 4, No. 3. (July, 1945), pp. 256: "Another story tells how a group of Negroes from Montana came to the Hills in the early days of the gold rush and asked some miners where they should go to work. The miners jokingly advised them to try the top of a near-by hill, the least likely spot they could think of. Much to the surprise of everyone, luck crowned their efforts, and these Negroes found more gold in this out-of-the-way place… than many of the gulch miners had discovered below." The area was also found to have the largest deposit of tin in North America, so much so that it also became known as "Tinton". Stephen Molitor came from a family of assayers. He went into business with his father around 1858 in San Francisco and then worked as a traveling assayer, arriving in South Dakota by 1885. There he joined with others to form the American Tin Mining Company (for which he served as assayer). 2nd item: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909 diploma, signed by J. E. Chilberg, President of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and others, dated October 16th, 1909, awarded to Fred Dennett, Comissioner, General Land Office, "for Collaborator for Exhibit of Valuable Services Rendered". Diploma features engraved vignettes of men fishing, a lumber yard, a miner using a hydraulic jet below a female representation of the exhibition holding minerals, and portraits of a Japanese woman holding a model of a ship and an American woman with a model train (symbolizing a meeting of East and West). Gilt exhibition seal lower center. 15 5/8" H x 19 7/8" W. 3rd item: Holton-Arms School Washington, D.C. diploma, signed by Jessie Moon Holton, dated May 29th, 1915, awarded to Dorothy Dixon Dennett, "who has satisfactorily completed the General Course of study proscribed by this school". 14 3/4" H x 19 5/8" W. Early 20th century. 4th item: United States General Land Office 1912 cast bronze medal, depicting an eagle, obverse, with "CENTENNIAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE 1812-1912", reverse. Housed in a black leather case with purple satin and velvet interior lining. Stamped "Jos. K. Davidson's Sons, Philadelphia" in gilt lettering, inside of case, stamped "Hon. Fred Dennett" in gilt lettering, lid of case. Medal – 2" dia. Case – 7/8" H x 3" W x 3" D. Early 20th century. 5th item: Ambrotype depicting a seated man, possibly Reverend D. Richard Dennett, father of Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. Housed in a black leather case with metal hardware and red velvet interior lining. Image – 2 1/8" H x 1 1/4" W. Case – 3" H x 2 1/2" W x 5/8" D. Mid/late 19th century. Also included are two broken fountain pens and a drawstring cloth bag. Early 20th century. Provenance: By descent from Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. Note: see other related lots in this auction. CONDITION: 1st item: Tarnish, surface of ingot. 2nd item: Diploma with toning, particularly to lower third; minor edge wear. 3rd item: Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of diploma. 5th item: Overall good condition. 6th item: Spine of leather case split. Case, photograph in worn condition to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1993) pencil on paper landscape drawing titled “The Draught of Fishes,” circa 1965, depicting a group of fish along with a turtle and other aquatic life forms laying on the bank of a pond or lake; just beyond, a young man in overalls holds a large and partially submerged net. Titled lower left and signed “Carroll Cloar” at right. 23″ x 34″, unframed. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Note: this is a study for one of Cloar’s most significant oil paintings, profiled in a 2013 article in Memphis: The City Magazine by Kenneth Neill. The whereabouts of the original painting are currently unknown. CONDITION: 1 1/4″ loss to upper right corner, scattered pin holes at corners, 1 1/2″ smudge lower center, crease at left edge and right upper corner, several light creases and handling dings. [See more photos →]

"Centennial" Model 1876 Winchester rifle, .40-.60 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 60736. Barrel marked, " WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860. 40-60 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1876". Loading block marked, "40-60". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 28". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to year 1887. CONDITION: Bore is semi bright with shallow lands and grooves with light pitting. Barrel and magazine tube are thinning blue mixing with brown. The end of the magazine tube appears to be modified but is full length. The receiver has glints of blue and is otherwise brown. Hammer and trigger are brown. Wood is good with numerous dings. Action is excellent. [See more photos →]

Wallace sterling silver flatware service, Grand Baroque pattern, 70 pieces, including 12 dinner knives (8 7/8" L), 12 forks (7 1/2" L), 12 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 12 round bowl soup spoons (6 1/8" L), 1 medium solid cold meat fork, 1 serving spoon, 1 slotted serving spoon, 1 gravy ladle, 1 cream ladle, 1 sugar spoon, 1 berry/casserole spoon, 2 master butter spreaders (6 1/2" L), 1 pie/cake server. 92.78 weighable oz troy. Service comes with wooden fitted storage case with drawer, 6 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W x 12 1/2" D. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All in very good condition. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Sarah Mary Taylor (Mississippi, 1916-2000) cotton quilt, comprised of 9 panels with solid color appliqued hands with green and black borders and white backing. Signed "SARAHMTAYLOR" backwards, across top center. 103" H x 77" W. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: A few minute brown stains, scattered on surface and back of quilt, largest 1/2", on back. [See more photos →]

Tudor period joined oak coffer with six linenfold carved panels, channel and groove molded stiles and rails, cleated lid. Original strap and loop and plate and loop hinges and hasp, original lock plate. 23 1/4″ H x 39 1/4″ W x 19 1/2″ D. English, 1520-1550. For a related chest, see Victor Chinnery, “Oak Furniture: The British Tradition,” p. 360. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN, purchased from Fiske & Freeman Antiques, Belmont VT/Ipswich, Mass. CONDITION: Side rail of lid restored; patch repair on top. Gouges on top right and left front molding. Some warping to panels. Heavy wear to feet, uneven loss of height to front right foot. [See more photos →]

Antique Persian Kashan carpet, 11 ft 7 in x 8 ft 7 in, wool on cotton, center medallion, and colors of rust, blues, ivory, rose, green, salmon, brown and gold. Old cotton inventory label stapled on back. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Fringe missing. Overall low pile, especially along borders. [See more photos →]

Set of twelve sterling silver water goblets by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn, tapering bowls with chased floral and cartouche designs, raised on a spreading foot with reticulated pierced decoration. Marked Sterling on underside along with maker's mark and patent date 5/18-25/1909. Art Nouveau style monogram, LNM. 6 1/8"H. Combined weight 92.7 oz troy. Circa 1909. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AV Stater, Magnesia mint. Obverse of coin with Laureate head of Apollo and a Charioteer driving biga on reverse, ivy leaf below. 323-316 BC. CONDITION: AU58 grading by ICG. [See more photos →]

Platinum sapphire and diamond dinner ring containing 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, 10 straight baguette diamonds and 11 round Burmese or Ceylon sapphires. Total diamond weight approximately 2.20 cts. (G-H color, VS-SI clarity) and sapphire weight approximately 1.62 cts. Ring size 6-3/4. Marked Iridium Platinum. 11.3 grams. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Italian O/U (Over and Under) shotgun with two barrels, one 12 Gauge, one 14 Gauge. Barrels marked, "Vichers English Steel. Manifat Riunite Armi-E Salvainelli". Butt plate marked "Manifatture Riunite Arms". Lower tang marked, "Manifatture Riunite Gardone V.T.". Walnut stocks with pistol grip, metal frame, hard rubber butt plate, round barrels. Box lock with ejectors. Double triggers. Barrel lengths – 26" and 28". Overall length – 43". Case – 3 1/4" H x 32" W x 11" D. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Bores are very bright. [See more photos →]

Model 1873 Winchester rifle, .32-.20 Caliber. Serial number 199704. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860. 32 CAL". Tang marked, "Model 1873". Scope marked, "J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Chicopee Falls Mass. U.S.A. PAT. PNDG. No. 360". Loading block marked, "32 CAL". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. #360 scope side mounted at front sight and receiver. Scope length – 32" long. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1886. CONDITION: Decent bore. Barrel, magazine, forearm cap, and receiver retain 50% blue. Crescent butt plate turning silver. Lever turning brown. Wood has excellent patina and normal storage dings. Cross hairs are present in scope but optics are poor. [See more photos →]

Audubon, John James and John Bachman: The Quadrupeds of North America. New York: V.G. Audubon, 1854 3 volumes. viii, 383; 334; v, 348, [1] pp. Illustrated with 155 hand-colored lithographed plates after J.J. and J.W. Audubon, drawn on stone by W.E. Hitchcock and printed and colored by J.T. Bowen & Co. of Philadelphia. Volume 1 has some plates drawn by Trembley and printed by Nagel; tissue guards. (Large 8vo) approx. All three volumes fully collated. 11 1/8" H x 7 1/2" W x 2" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Bound in _ leather with marbled paper boards. Rubbed, cracked and worn with one large chip (repaired) to bottom of spine of Volume Two. Text in good condition with some toning, some light foxing and occasional spotting. Some general minor wear from handling. Plates are in good condition, but not bright with some toned a bit more than others. Volume Two_s Half title and title page are bound in upside down. There is one instance of plates out of order, but it is two plates for the same animal just reversed. [See more photos →]

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AV Stater, Pella mint. Obverse of coin with Laureate head of Apollo and a Charioteer driving biga on reverse, ivy leaf below. 323-315 BC. AU50 grading by ICG. CONDITION: AU50 grading by ICG. [See more photos →]

Greek Macedon Kingdom, Alexander the Great Gold AV Stater coin, Sestos Mint, obverse of coin with head of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet and a standing Nike with wreath and stylus on the reverse. 305 BC. Graded by ANACS, AU55. CONDITION: Graded by ANACA, AU55. [See more photos →]

Heavy oval sterling silver tray or platter with raised molded edge and gadroon border. Arched loop handle, ribbed, with leaf detail at edges. Plain well. Marked on underside "J.E. CALDWELL & CO. / Reproduction Circa 1770/ Sterling/ 24in / 1738". No monogram. 28 1/2" wide including handles, 24" wide not including handles, by 18 1/4" deep, 1" tall. 131.81 troy ounces. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. Benjamin H. and Gertrude S. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Noticeable surface scratching. [See more photos →]

Vintage 10K yellow gold emerald, diamond and blue enamel ring containing one cabochon emerald weighing approximately 2 3/4 cts., surrounded by 16 round brilliant diamonds together weighing approximately .80 ct. (G-H color, SI1 clarity). The scalloped rim is highlighted with blue enamel and the openwork shank with black enamel. Circa 1940. Ring size: 6 1/2. 11.1 grams. CONDITION: Slight wear to blue enamel. [See more photos →]

Vintage platinum diamond and sapphire ring in a flower style mounting containing one natural oval blue sapphire surrounded by 22 old mine cut diamonds with a total diamond weight approximately 2.50 cts (approximately H-I-J color and approximately VS-SI clarity). Top: 3/4" H x 5/8" W. Ring size 7. Tested platinum. 5.1 grams. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Approximately 6 of 14 .01 ct diamonds with fractures and approximately 2 of 8 larger OMC diamonds with fractures. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold Patek Philippe pocket watch manufactured for retailer J. J. Freeman & Company of Toledo, Ohio, patent date of January 13, 1891. Hand engraved on the outer panel with "ELW" and hand engraved on the inner panel to commemorate a 21st birthday, "Presented to Edward Langden Walbridge – By his mother – January twenty nine – 1887 ì 1908". White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and secondary dial. Case made by A.W.C. Company and numbered "172902". Watch movement by Patek Philippe et Cie, Geneve, Suisse and numbered "141598". 1 13/16" W. Total weight: 80 grams. CONDITION: Watch running at time of inspection. Minor surface scratches on case. [See more photos →]

Krieghoff Drilling shotgun, 16 gauge over 9.72 R. Serial number 4997. Barrels marked, "KRUPP STAHL N. Nitro". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round steel barrels. Pop up rifle sight. Set trigger. Cartridge storage in butt. Cocking indicators and extractors. Barrel length – 27". Overall length – 44". German, early 20th century. CONDITION: Bores are excellent. Barrels are blued. Very slight damage to butt plate. Fit and finish are excellent. [See more photos →]

Colt 1st Generation S A (Single Action) Army revolver, .38-.40 Caliber. Barrel marked, "Colt's DT. F.A. MFG. Co. Hartford CT. U.S.A.". Lock plate marked, "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871. July 2. 72. Jan 19. 19. 75.". Hard rubber stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Barrel length – 7 1/2". Overall length – 13". Case – 7" H x 15" W x 2 1/4" D. American, late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: 60% blue and case hardened. Good bore and mechanics. Screws are not bugged. Excellent mechanical. Stocks unnumbered but fit perfectly. At base of back strap there is 1/2" x 1/4" slot that was cut out and later filled with a silver metal insert. [See more photos →]

Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1941) oil on canvas horse portrait of Sceptre, signed and dated lower left "Sceptre / G.D. Giles 1911." Painting depicts the legendary thoroughbred standing against a wooded landscape background. Original giltwood and composition Rococo style frame with title additionally painted at center "Sceptre 1911 G.D. Giles." Paper label en verso of frame for The Rowley Gallery Frame Makers. 19 1/2" x 23 1/2" sight, 26" x 30" framed. Sceptre (1899-1926), known as "The Horse of the Century", was bred by Hugh Grosvenor, First Duke of Westminster, and sold to Robert Sievier upon his death. In 1902, she became the only horse in history to win four British Classic Races outright. Alternate spelling: Scepter. Provenance: by descent from a private Lexington, Kentucky area collector. Artist biography: Godfrey Giles is best known for his paintings of horses and battle scenes. He began his work with horses during his early career with cavalry regiments of the British Army. He painted several works while still in the military, and upon his retirement in 1884, he traveled to Paris where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He exhibited at the Paris Salon and later served as a war correspondent and illustrator. CONDITION: Overall light cracquelure, including cracquelure radiating from 1/4" repair to front knee, otherwise very good condition. Some age cracks to frame at corners, retains original gilding. [See more photos →]

Benjamin Franklin Perkins (Alabama, 1904-1993) oil on canvas painting titled "Cherokee Love Birds" depicting two stylized tribal symbols against an orange and tan background. Titled, top center, signed and dated "8 – 22 – 89", lower center. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 33 5/8" H x 31 3/4" W. Framed – 42 5/8" H x 40 1/2" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 3/8" area of warping, top left of canvas. [See more photos →]

Japanese sectional relief carved gilt copper hanging, comprised of a pierced foliate top with three hinged pierced panels depicting Buddhist dieties, joined by rectangular pierced foliate panels. 54 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W. 18.1 lbs. Circa 1900. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Wear to gilt, lower panel with some bending to top of diety head. [See more photos →]

Crystal Navajo rug, similar to J. B. Moore designs, having an orange field with joined and stepped diamonds interspersed with serrated diamonds and mirrored sides in colors of purple, green, orange, yellow and natural, with stripe borders, top and bottom, in purple and natural. 33″ x 47 3/8″. 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee, ex-Dick Spas, Southwestern Arts, Taos, NM. CONDITION: Scattered minor moth damage, repairs to one end, some wear to one side border. [See more photos →]

Gorham Manufacturing Co. sterling silver flatware, Strasbourg pattern, 125 pieces, including 8 dinner forks (7 5/8" L), 7 luncheon forks (7" L), 2 knives (9 1/4" L), 8 knives (8 7/8" L), 11 salad forks, 23 teaspoons, 8 round bowl soup spoons, 4 place spoons, 8 iced tea spoons, 10 flat handle butter spreaders, 6 seafood forks, 10 demitasse spoons (4" L), 1 lemon fork, 1 pickle/olive fork, 2 pierced bon bon/nut spoons, 1 sugar spoon, 1 jelly knife, 1 flat handle master butter spreader, 1 cream ladle, 1 gravy ladle, 1 tomato server, 1 cold meat fork, 1 pierced serving spoon, 2 serving spoons, 2-piece solid salad serving set, 1 cheese serving knife, 1 pie server (10 1/2' L) and 2-piece steak carving set (8 1/2" & 10 1/8" L). Mixed marks of "Gorham Sterling" and "Lion, Anchor, G Sterling". 125 pieces. 135.03 total weighable oz troy. Not monogrammed. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with some surface scratches. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold bracelet of satin and bright finish links of pierced scrolled palmettes, each link highlighted with two small faceted sapphires, 44 sapphires total. Stamped on clasp: 750 37 AR. 7-3/8" L x 1" W with safety clasp. 59.4 grams. Also includes original bracelet pouch with maker's Brazilian label, Beta S/A Industria e Comercio. CONDITION: Very good, barely used, condition. [See more photos →]

English or Welsh Dish Dresser, oak with pine secondary wood, constructed in two sections, the top with projecting molded cornice over three shelves; base with carved side moldings and three finely dovetailed drawers with bail handles atop a delicately scalloped apron, supported on four turned posts joined by an undertier, all raised on six straight feet. Base: 31"H x 63 1/2" W x 16" deep. Top: 51"h x 64" W (tips of cornice) x 8"D. British, 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Possible minor loss of height to rear legs, shrinkage splits to drawer bottoms and to undertier shelf, original pulls, some warping and bowing to shelves, cup hooks added; some small losses to carved tips on apron. [See more photos →]

Model 1873 Winchester rifle, .44 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 383494. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860. 44 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1873". Loading block marked, "44 CAL". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 26". Overall length – 44 3/4". Serial number corresponds to year 1891. CONDITION: Bore is dark. Metal overall is an even brown patina. Wood is good but numerous dings. Bottom of brass elevator has numerous dings obscuring, but not totally hiding, caliber marking. Four piece cleaning rod stored in butt. Action is excellent. [See more photos →]

Williamson County, Tennessee Sheraton sugar chest, cherry with poplar secondary wood; hinged rectangular top over a deep dovetailed case with single divider, over a base with single dovetailed and scratchbeaded drawer, all on turned turnip feet. Brass escutcheons and iron lock with key. Possible signature (illegible) on drawer bottom. 33 3/4" H x 27 3/8" W x 18 3/4" D. Circa 1830. CONDITION: Original hinges; strip at back of lid where hinges rest has been replaced; repaired split to lid; small losses repaired near front center on lid; age cracks to case. Ogee lip molding to lid may be original. [See more photos →]

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AV Stater, Amphipolis mint, obverse of coin with Laureate head of Apollo and a Charioteer driving biga on reverse, ivy leaf below, ________ in exergue. 340-326 BC. AU53 grading by ICG. CONDITION: AU53 grading by ICG. [See more photos →]

Model 1885 Winchester Single-Shot High Wall rifle with falling-block action, 22 Long Rifle Cartridge. Serial number 50022. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENTED OCTOBER 7. 1879. MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL 22 LONG R". Front sight marked, "U.S. PAT. NO. 1.901.399.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round steel barrel. Special order front and rear sights. Barrel length – 28". Overall length – 43 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1891. CONDITION: Metal retains 80%+ blue. Few minute storage dings on barrel. Unmarred wood. Bright bore, good color, unmarred. Good case colors in receiver. Strong case coloring on interior action. Color on butt and forearm match perfectly. Excellent action. [See more photos →]

1842 Augustus Bechtler – Rutherford, NC $1 gold coin. One side marked "A. BECHTLER" along the top with large 1 to the center and "DOL1" at the bottom and the reverse side with 27g(rains) in the center and "CAROLINA GOLD" around the top edge and the fineness 21c(carat) at the bottom. Undated, circa 1837-1842. Note: The Betchler mint of North Carolina was the first mint in America to manufacture gold US $1 coins. Provenance: Private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Bechtler coin has some bending or pitting to center, possibly in the making. Very sharp details. [See more photos →]

Framed 36 star flag, printed or stenciled on cotton with raw edges. One star added in upper left and lower left corners to create 36-star configuration. Circa 1865-1867. Float mounted on an ivory mat and framed in a grain painted frame. 11 1/4" x 18", framed 13 1/2" x 20 1/2". Provenance: Private Belle Meade (Nashville) Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Tears, fraying and losses at left edge, some fading, some light staining near star field and right side of stripes. [See more photos →]

Monumental Black Forest wooden wall plaque, carved in the form of a stag, suspended across a cartouche shaped panel, ornamented with carved leaves and branches and hunt accessories including a rifle or musket, horn and cartridge pouch. Dark original finish. 48" H x 29" W x 8" D. Continental, late 19th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Scattered small edge losses to carved elements including half a dozen leaf tips, 2-3 fringe tips lost on pouch, repaired small break to upper left crest (at twig), repaired break to left center side of backboard. [See more photos →]

1st & 2nd Items: 2 blue over white overlay faceted paperweights with concentric millefiori mushrooms to the center. The tops of each mushroom with St. Louis signature cane and dated 1970. Both retain the original paper label. 3" dia. 3rd & 4th items: 2 clear faceted floral paperweights with blue 12 petal flowers on a latticinio ground. The centers of each flower with the St. Louis signature cane and dated 1972. Both retain the original paper label. 3 1/4" dia. 5th item: Faceted paperweight with blue Dahlia on clear ground. Center of flower with signature cane "SL 1970". 3 1/4" dia. 6th item: "Hawaiian" paperweight, with horizontal rows of colorful millefiori, with side signature cane "SL 1975". 3" dia. 7th item: Rows of white latticinio and patterned millefiori on blue ground, with signature cane "SL 1972". Limited edition of 400 and retains original paper label. 3" dia. 8th item: Blue & pistachio Marbrie paperweight with original paper label. Signature cane "SL1971". 3" dia. CONDITION: All excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

An archive of signed letters and autographs relating to John Berrien Lindsley as chancellor of the University of Nashville. The archive includes interesting content related to higher education in Tennessee (current institutions that can trace their roots to the University of Nashville include Vanderbilt Medical School, Peabody College, Montgomery Bell Academy, and University School of Nashville). 1st item: 1855 ALS, educator and future Confederate General Alexander P. Stewart to John Berrien Lindsley regarding Lindsley's plan to add a fourth department to the University of Nashville, to be called the Scientific School (for Mathematics and Engineering and for Chemistry). Stewart, who was born in Rogersville, TN and was a professor of mathematics at Cumberland University and the University of Nashville prior to the Civil War, gives advice on the organization of such a department and structuring of the professorships. (Stewart would go on to serve as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi in his post-War career). 2nd item: 1850 ALS from A.P. Stewart to Lindsley, written from Lebanon, TN, discussing various schools around the state. Includes mention of proposed female institutes at Murfreesboro, McMinnville and Manchester; plans by Cumberland University to establish law schools in Clarksville and Jackson; mention of the Masons dissolving their relationship with a college in Clarksville; and "I learn that the University at Knoxville is declining, only some 40 or 50 students. Perhaps the sooner all our colleges go by the board, the better: there may then be a possibility of establishing ONE that will be permanent." 3rd item: 1851 ALS from Robert Jefferson Breckenridge of Kentucky to John Berrien Lindsley, declining Lindsley's invitation to relocate, presumably for career purposes: "Nashville bears a high character abroad for hospitality, refinement, and every advantageof high social intercourse… a most pleasant place for a man with a large income to reside, but not much of a place for a young man who has his own way to hew in the world to settle in… it would not be at all prudent for me to select Nashville [over St. Louis]." Breckenridge, who served briefly as president of Jefferson College in Pennsyvania, was named superintendent of public education in Kentucky, and was so successful that he came to be known as the father of Public Education in Kentucky. 4th-7th items: Four J. B. Lindsley signed Nashville bank cheques, with amounts payable to Percy Warner, Dr. Henry Holton or Horton, Annie Lindsley, and Baxter Smith, dated 1885-1897. Also included are 14 clipped John Berrien Lindsley signatures, together with a 10" x 7" framed print of John Berrien Lindsley after the engraving by Samuel Sartain, matted and framed, 15" x 12 1/2". 22 items total. Provenance: formerly from the collection of Miss Margaret Lindsley Warden of Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Tears and tape at fold lines, toning, very fragile condition. Stewart's signature is clear. 2nd item: toning and couple of small holes at fold lines. 3rd item: (Breckenridge letter) very good condition, retains cover envelope. Checques and clipped signatures in good condition, some with light fading and toning. Engraving: very good condition with later frame. [See more photos →]

14K gold, diamond and topaz fashion necklace with alternating organic satin finish square links and rectangular bright finish lozenge links, the center mounted with five faceted blue topaz, the center topaz enclosed by a 14K white gold diamond hexagonal frame containing 20 round cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.15 cts. Marked 14K, partial maker's mark "G-R" on clasp. 17 1/4" L with safety clasp, 93.1 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface wear. [See more photos →]

Livery or Farrier horse trade sign, originally from Chicago, Illinois, in the form of a painted wooden horse shoe with scrolling wrought iron hanger, #4922 stenciled on the bottom. 51 1/4" H x 30 1/4" W x 2" D. Last half 19th century. Provenance: Loudon, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with moderate wear to paint. Some slight separation to wood at joints, primarily to right side. [See more photos →]

Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, born 1919) oil on canvas painting depicting a group of workers harvesting a cotton field, against a murky blue sky. Signed lower right. Museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 17 3/4″ H x 29 3/4″ W. 23 7/8″ H x 35 7/8″ W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Black light reveals splatter of unknown substance to varnish, lower middle sky and field areas. Damage to varnish layer does not appear to penetrate paint layer. 4″ area of craquelure, right side of canvas above area of trees. [See more photos →]

Pair of William J. McCoy Jr. (Knoxville, 1906-1995) miniature oil on board East Tennessee mountain scenes- signed, titled, numbered, and dated en verso, “# 274, Mt. Camerer, Cosby Creek, 1974” and “#225, LIttle River, 1973”. Both signed lower right corner “McCoy” in red. One is framed, one unframed. Sight: 4 1/2″H x 6 1/2″L. Framed: 6″ H x 8″ L. Note: William J. McCoy Jr. painted in the style of the East TN painter Charles Krutch, who also signed his paintings in red. Mr. McKoy’s father was an early Knoxville photographer who likely worked with Krutch. CONDITION: Both overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Greek Macedon Kingdom, Alexander the Great Gold AV Stater coin, Ecbatana Mint, obverse of coin with head of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet and a standing Nike with wreath and stylus on the reverse. EF45 grading by ICG, 311 – 295 BC. CONDITION: EF45 grading by ICG. [See more photos →]

The Grandeur of the Gorges: Fifty Photographic Studies, with Descriptive Notes, of China’s Great Waterway, the Yangtze Kiange, including twelve hand-colored prints. Shanghai: A.S. Watson & Company / Kelly & Walsh Limited, 1926 First Edition. One Thousand Numbered Copies, This being number 36, “A Stanton Merrill”. Presumed to be Aaron Stanton Merrill’s copy as he commanded the gunboat Elcano (PG-38) on the Yangtze River in the middle 1920’s and later was an Admiral in the Pacific during World War Two. 12 3/4″ H x 10 1/2″ W x 1 1/2″ D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Bound in decorative cloth over boards. Some fraying at the extremities. Interior in very good condition. All plates present and in very good condition. completely collated. Very slight foxing to two plates and a half inch tear to one leaf not affecting plate. [See more photos →]

American molded gilt copper weathervane of an eagle with outstretched wings poised on a ball. Mounted to later shaft and green painted wooden base. Figure makes a complete rotation on base. Ornament- 25 1/2" H x 33" W x 15" D. Base – 4 1/2" H x 6 3/4" W x 7 1/4" D. Overall – 31 1/2" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Exhibits expected oxidation and some wear. 1" area of damage top right of eagle's leg. 3/4" area of repair left side of tail feathers. Several tip losses to feathers, small dent to ball. [See more photos →]

Cornelius Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on canvasboard painting depicting the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee with Watauga Lake in the foreground. Signed "Cornelius Hankins" lower left. Housed in a hand carved gilt-washed wood Lyzon Gallery (Nashville) frame, possibly made by Clarence Stringfield (see lot # 184). Early 20th century. Sight – 15 3/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed – 20" H x 26" W. Note: Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan School, and with William Merritt Chase in New York. He was active for much of his career in the Nashville area. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Sterling silver tea set in the Wedgwood pattern by International, 5 pieces consisting of tea and coffee pots, sugar, creamer, and waste bowl, each of footed form with tapering bodies ornamented with repousee Neoclassical style band of decoration and monogram H. Each marked International Sterling Wedgwood Patented C311. Teapot – 12" H. Also included is a Gorham silverplated tray with gadrooned edges and double handles, the underside marked Y1507, measuring 22" x 16 1/2". Combined weight, sterling: 74.77 oz troy. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with a couple of light minor dents and scratches. [See more photos →]

George III burlwood chest on chest with secretary, walnut with oak and deal secondary, in two parts, the top section with molded cornice, fluted canted corners, three short drawers over three long drawers. The top drawer of the lower case has hinged fall front, and pulls out to reveal a compartmentalized interior with cubbyholes and six drawers having turned ivory knobs, and a leather-covered writing surface, all over three drawers and supported by bracket feet. 72 3/4" H x 42 1/2" W x 22 1/4" D. English, 3rd quarter 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN; ex-Whitehall at the Villa Antiques, Chapel Hill, NC; ex-Christie's, London. CONDITION: Top and base possibly associated. Brasses older but replaced. One pull missing on interior drawers. Some separations on sides. Small loss on left front corner molding of top of lower cabinet and approximately 2 1/2" loss to right back molding of top of lower cabinet. [See more photos →]

Diminutive George III oak chest of drawers with geometric carved canted corners, rectangular molded top over two short drawers and three long drawers, atop ogee bracket feet. Deal secondary wood. Chinese Chippendale pierced brass pulls appear original. 30 3/4" H x 38 1/4" W x 19" D. English, mid 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Old repaired split to top, one rear foot block replaced, feet appear original. Older surface. Liners glued to drawer bottoms. 2" strip of drawer side molding missing on one long drawer at right edge. [See more photos →]

S. Kirk and Son sterling water pitcher, oval form with floral repousse decoration. Marked on base "S. Kirk & Son, Inc., 925/1000, Sterling 184". Monogram to base. 10" H. 24.665 oz troy. Circa 1925. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Leroy Almon, Sr. (Georgia, 1938-1997) painted wood folk art carved relief depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden with the Devil in the form of a serpent wrapped around a tree. Signed with "LA" monogram on wooden placard, lower right. Signed, monogrammed, and dated "1989" en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. 23 1/4" H x 10 5/8" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Minute scuffs, surface of relief. [See more photos →]

Reuben Tam (Maine/Hawaii/California, 1916-1991) oil on board painting depicting an abstract seascape. Signed and dated "Tam 60" lower right. Housed in a wooden silver frame with off white linen matte and silver double matte. Sight – 9 3/4" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed – 18 1/4" H x 22 1/4" W. Mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): Reuben Tam studied art at the California School of Fine Art and at Columbia University with Meyer Schapiro. From 1946 to the 1970s he taught at the Brooklyn Museum Art School. His paintings are in the collections of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirschhorn Museum, the Corcoran Gallery, and the Honolulu Academy of Art. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee, purchased November 21, 1960 from the Alan Gallery, New York. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Highback steer horn sofa in the manner of William Mittmann comprised of over 40 horns with tooled leather upholstery. A couple of horns have caps. 39 1/2" H x 71 1/2" W x 25 1/2" D. 2nd item: Highback steer horn chair in the manner of William Mittmann comprised of approximately 20 horns with tooled leather upholstery Several horns on the arms with caps." 35" H x 33" W x 25 1/2" D. Both items Late 19th/Early 20th century. Oral history from 1994 states that both items were purchased from and made in Texas, former collection of Warren L. Bolin. CONDITION: Both items very good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Large Greene County, East Tennessee mid 19th century Sheraton style harvest table in green/blue paint on poplar. Elongated rectangular three board top, over a plain apron and four turned ring legs each terminating in a turnip spike. 30" H x 33" W x 108 1/4" L. Note: Found in an old industrial building in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee. Mid-19th century. CONDITION: Overall general wear and losses to top, including old break to one end, two supports added to underside of tabletop beneath break. Wear and losses to paint, especially to top. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold shrimp-style link bracelet, 8-7/8" L x 1" W with safety clasp, 79 grams. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Few dents along lower edge and one-quarter up from edge on one side. [See more photos →]

After Marcel Wolfers, Art Nouveau style bronze figural lamp of nude female with peacock headdress, one hand is holding a peacock with long jeweled feathers, the other hand holds a shaped stained glass shade. Initialed "P or 10 F" on the cross bar to the base. 23" H x 12" W base, 6 1/2" dia shade. 35.8 lbs. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with surface grime and minor glue residue on some stained glass. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Sharps Rifle Company carbine, .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894. – NICKEL STEEL BARREL – ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER – .30 W.C.F.". Tang rear sight marked "Lyman Middlefield Conn. U.S.A.". Serial number 96625. Walnut stocks, metal frame, round nickel steel barrel. Lyman tang rear sight and ivory bead on front sight. Barrel length – 20". Overall length – 38". Serial number corresponds to year 1925. CONDITION: Excellent bore. Barrel has crisp marking and 90% plus blue. Receiver has saddle ring and mark with 60% blue beginning to thin. Wood is fine with some storage dings. Excellent mechanics. [See more photos →]

1st item: Late 19th/early 20th century Centennial reprint of "A View of Part of the Town of Boston in New-England and Brittish [sic] Ships of War Landing their Troops! 1768", original engraved and printed by Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, 1768. Propaganda image depicting the British ships in the Boston harbor. Housed in a contemporary frame. Sight – 10 5/8" H x 16 1/4" W. Framed – 12 1/4" H x 17 3/4" W. 2nd item: "George Washington" engraved by William E. Marshall after a painting by Gilbert Stuart, published by J.B. Ford and Company, New York, 1862. Issued as a subscriber's print for "The Christian Union" newspaper, edited by Henry Ward Beecher. Steel plate engraving depicting the first president of the United States. Housed in a gilded frame. 12 7/8" H x 10 3/4" W. 3rd item: "Retreat of the British from Concord" engraved by James David Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel, published by Johnson, Wilson & Co., Publishers, New York, circa 1874. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring depicting the British troops retreated from the town of Concord, Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 6 1/4" H x 7 1/4" W. Framed – 9 5/8" H x 12 1/8" W. 4th item: Late 19th/early 20th century Centennial reprint of "The Bloody Massacre", original engraved and printed by Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, 1770. Propaganda image depicting the events of the Boston Massacre. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 8 3/8" H x 9 7/8" W. Framed – 10 1/2" H x 12" W. All items 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Col. Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. CONDITION: 1st item: Heavy foxing on sheet. 2nd item: Heavy foxing on sheet. 3rd item: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. 4th item: Heavy foxing on sheet. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Heap, Gwin Harris. CENTRAL ROUTE TO THE PACIFIC, FROM THE VALLEY OF THE MISSISSIPPI TO CALIFORNIA: JOURNAL OF THE EXPEDITION OF E.F. BEALE. IN 1853. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo, and Co. / London: Tr_bner and Co., 1854. 136pp. plus thirteen Duval & Co. lithographed plates (some tinted), folding map tipped in rear, and 16 pp. of advertisements. Original green publisher's cloth, spine gilt, stamped boards. More advertisements printied on endpapers. Book – 9 1/4" H x 6 1/8" W x 7/8" D. Map – 8 3/4" H x 30 1/2" D. CONDITION: Book shows wear especially to top of spine. One signature (starting with plate II and including pages 27-39 and including plates III through IX) is pulled loose but present. The scarce folding map tipped into rear of book is detached at the first fold, but all present; should be restored. Book completely collated. [See more photos →]

"The State of Kentucky with Adjoining Territories" Map, by John Payne, engraved by John Scoles, published by John Low, New York, 1800. From "A New and Complete System of Universal Geography" by John Payne. Copper plate engraving of Kentucky and the surrounding areas including the "Northwestern Territory" of Illinois and Virginia and the "Southwestern Territory" including the "Tennessee Government", parts of Georgia and South Carolina depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, mountains, and forts. Title, lower left. "Long W from Phila.", top right above map, "West from London", lower left below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Image – 7 3/8" H x 8 1/2" W. Sheet – 8 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W. Early 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Toning impression of map on surface of sheet. Slight toning on edges of map. Minute foxing spots on surface of map. Left edge of sheet rough from removal from book. Toning, foxing spots visible en verso. [See more photos →]

Edith Barretto Parsons (American, 1878-1956) bronze sculpture titled ‘Joy” depicting a nude woman laughing and playfully holding a young child, also nude, in her outstretched arms; both are standing on a rocky base. Signed on base E. B. Parsons. 17″H x 4″W x 8″D. Biography (courtesy Askart, The Artists Blue Book): Born in Halifax, Virginia, Edith Parsons studied at the Art Students League in New York with John Twachtman, Daniel Chester French, and George Bernard. Her specialty was memorial fountains including ones in John Galloway Public Park in Memphis, Tennessee, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Summit, New Jersey. She also did several portrait busts and animal figures. From 1908 to 1933, she exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Verdigris patina, likely from previous outdoor exposure; 3 small white spots indicating possible corrosion, one on the child’s nose, and two on the side of the base (up to 1/4″) . [See more photos →]

Andre Julien Prina (Italy, 1886-1941) oil on canvas painting titled "Le Nu Brun". Depicts an abstracted nude woman with brown hair lounging against a cushion before a background rendered in shades of orange, grey, and black. Label with artist, title, and date information en verso. Housed in a gilded 20th century frame. Sight – 22 1/4" H x 16 3/4" W. Framed – 29 1/4" H x 24" W. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. Purchased from the Petit Palais Museum, Geneva, Switzerland, 1986. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

William Yeoward "Fern" pattern crystal glassware, including 2 goblets and 8 wine glasses. Stamped "William Yeoward" on base. Goblets – 6 1/4" H x 4 1/2" dia. Wine Glasses – 5 7/8" H x 4" dia. Late 20th/early 21st century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

Platinum diamond round bow knot pin containing 22 diamond baguettes and 30 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3 cts. (G-H color, VS clarity). Mounting marked PLAT with maker's mark and hand-engraved 25946. 1-1/2" H x 1-3/8" W, 10.7 grams. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st & 2nd items: Pair of Chinese porcelain Late Republic Famille Rose hat stands with quatrefoil piercings, landscape, flowering branch, and bird decoration along with poem inscriptions. Red seal form mark to bases. 10 3/4" H. 2nd item: Chinese Famille Rose ginger jar form vase with vignette decoration depicting 3 beauties and birds perched on a flowering branch with additional precious object decoration, all on a seafoam green ground. Fitted with brass top and wood stand for use as a lamp. Overall – 15 1/2" H. 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st & 2nd items: Some wear to decoration, primarily to writing and red seals. 3rd item: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

George III oak corner cupboard, molded cornice over two paneled doors opening to an architectural green and cream painted interior with shaped shelves, flanked by fluted columns having carved medallion capitals, beneath spandrels with applied carved rosettes. Likely original brass H-form hinges. Painted and shaped lower shelf. Molded base. 80 1/2" H x 43 1/2" W (front) with 6" W canted front sides x 31"D each rear side. English, last half 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN, purchased from Marshall Field & Co. 1976, ex-Arthur Brett collection, Norwich, England. CONDITION: Paint old if not original, base molding appears original, but rear feet bracings likely replaced. Old repairs to two backboards, lower edge above feet. Some deep scratches to upper left door panel. Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Towle Silversmiths sterling silver flatware service, Craftsman pattern, 1932-2009, discontinued, 123 pieces, including 12 knives (8 5/8" L), 12 forks (7 3/8" L), 16 salad forks, 17 teaspoons, 13 oyster forks (1 with different tines), 8 iced teaspoons, 12 round bowl gumbo soup sooons, 8 demitasse spoons (4 1/4" L), 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 1 flat handle master butter spreader, 1 lemon fork, 1 medium cold meat fork (8" L), 1 gravy ladle, 2 table serving spoons (8 5/8" L), 1 pierced bon bon spoon, 1 sugar spoon, 1 tomato server, 2 jelly servers, 1 pie server (10 1/2" L), 1 cake server. 123 items. Storage Box – 3 1/8" H x 21 5/8" W x 12 3/4" D. 115.515 total weighable oz. troy. Not monogrammed. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Very good condition with some surface scratches. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

14K white gold emerald and diamond ring containing one emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 2 cts with one straight baguette and three round cut diamonds on each side for a total of 8 diamonds at approximately .70 ct total weight, (approximately VS2 clarity, J-K color). marked 14K. Ring size 6 3/4. 4.9 grams. CONDITION: A few shallow surface scratches on emerald at one end. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three Paul Ysart "snake" paperweights including a yellow spiral snake on mottled brown ground (3 1/2" dia), brown dotted snake on green ground (3 1/4" dia) and green dotted snake on pink ground, (2 3/4" dia) . All with "PY" signature cane, 20th century. CONDITION: All excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

Robert E. Lee signed pre-war carte de visite (CDV) portrait by Boude and Miley, Lexington, VA. Includes typed note reading "This picture was given to my grandmother, Annis Adaline McCarty when she was a girl by Robert E. Lee. She was born October 1, 1829, the year Robert E. Lee graduated from West Point with honors. She married September 15, 1855 to Louis Leander Poats, V. Wille May Hasson Speack". Both items housed in contemporary wooden frame. CDV – 4 1/4" H x 2 1/2" W. Note – 3 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W. Framed – 7 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W. Early/mid 19th century. CONDITION: Scotch tape extends over Lee's signature. CDV exhibits wear to be expected from age. Heavy foxing, en verso of note. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chattanooga, Tennessee whiskey advertising jugs, 1 gallon, with two-tone glaze and incised script to the body reading "Return to Thomas S/& Weatherford Chattanooga Tenn". 10 1/2" H. 19th century. 2nd item: Shelbyville, Tennessee whiskey advertising pottery jug, 1/2 gallon, stamped "W. T. & C. D. Gunter/ Fine Whiskies./Shelbyvill, Tenn" in cobalt to the body. 7 1/2" H.19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Rubbing to rim, some shallow chips to shoulder, chips to base, hairline crack to body. 2nd item: Chips to body and base [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester Centennial '66 Commemorative Lever Action rifle, .30-.30 Caliber. Barrel marked, "A Century of Leadership 1866-1966. WINCHESTER MADE IN U.S.A. (copyright) 30-30". Lock plate marked, "Winchester Centennial 66". Walnut stocks, metal frame with gold plated receiver and fore-end cap, octagonal barrel. Barrel length – 20". Overall length – 38 1/2". American, mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Extremely slight handling dents on forearm. Bore and mechanics perfect. As new in box with sleeve. [See more photos →]

14K yelow gold thistle and feather pin with diamond highlights, containing 7 round brilliant diamonds, each weighing between .16 ct. and .17 ct. with a total of approximately 1.12 cts., (VS-SI1 clarity, H-I-J color). Partial maker's mark on stem. Gold tested as 14K, mark not found. 2-1/2" H x 1-1/2" W x 5/8" D. 26.5 grams. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Sheraton three drawer table or server, cherry with poplar secondary, having three side by side dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls over turned and tapered legs ending in ball feet. 20th century markings to underside. 29" H x 74 3/4" W x 23 1/4" D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Three top boards undersides have differing patination, possibly a replacement to one or more boards. The middle board of the top has 20th c. markings to underside. Old repair to back board on top. Spots of white mold to underside. [See more photos →]

Paul Lecomte (French/American, 1877-1950) watercolor painting titled "Concarneau". Depicts a street scene beside the harbor of Concarneau, a fishing village and fortified town in the Finistere area of Brittany in northwestern France. Signed and titled lower left. Housed in an American 20th century style frame. Sight – 9 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed – 18" H x 20 1/2" W. Early/mid 20th century. CONDITION: Toning line across top of image. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

International Silver Company sterling silver flatware, Du Barry pattern, 1968-2009, discontinued, 64 pieces, including 12 dinner knives (9" L), 12 dinner forks (7 3/8" L), 12 salad forks, 12 place spoons, 12 teaspoons plus 1 small cold meat fork (7 1/2" L), 1 pierced serving spoon, 1 serving spoon and 1 master butter spreader, 6" to 9" L, 94.19 total weighable oz troy. Not monogrammed. CONDITION: All in very good condition with minor surface scratches. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Circa 1760s birth and baptism record from the area around Louisa County and Spotsylvania County, Virginia, including reference to the birth of John Overton and baptisms of two of his family's slaves. Moleskin-bound book contains 30 bound pages and 5 loose, partial pages recording births and baptisms of more than 300 people, including many listed as "Negro" along with apparently white families. Pages are inscribed front and back. John Overton is listed on page 3: "John Overton Son of James and Mary Overton was born April 9, 1766. Negro Clarace baptized Sept. 18th 1774. Negro Peggy baptized Aug. 10th 1777." Other families listed include the McGehees, Estes, Gentry, Lipscomb, Boxley, etc. Entries appear to run from the mid 1760s through 1778. Book – 8 3/4" x 7". Mid/late 18th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, acquired from an estate. Note: According to the Louisa County Historical Society, "Louisa County, VA was formed in 1742 when the population was large enough to support a courthouse. The county separated from Hanover County and was named after Princess Louisa, the daughter of King George II of England. Louisa County began to make its mark on the new nation when Thomas Walker led an expedition from Louisa County to explore the Cumberland Gap two decades before Daniel Boone. Thousands of people continued their migration west from Louisa County over the next hundred years." Spotsylvania County was founded in 1721 and named for the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Alexander Spotswood. The two counties were home to many notable patriots including Patrick Henry. John Overton was among the Louisa County residents who went west. He apprenticed to an attorney in Danville, Kentucky at the age of 21 and by 1789 had come to Nashville. There he made his fortune as a judge, land owner, and advisor to his friend President Andrew Jackson. Overton was a co-founder of the city of Memphis and the builder of Traveller's Rest, a historic Federal home now open to the public in Nashville, TN. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Fragile condition, with pages toned; edge losses, some scattered staining. The first 15 pages appear to be missing, and most of pages 16 and 17 (the first pages present here) have been cut or torn out. Five loose partial pages at back. Suede covering (which is not attached to the pages) may be later. [See more photos →]

Charles P. Appel (American, 1857-1928) oil on canvas, laid down on panel. Tonalist landscape depicting a road leading by a small pond and grove of trees at sunset; a rooftop is visible in the background. Signed C.P. Appel lower left. Later giltwood frame with beaded rabbet edge. 9 3/4 x 6 3/4" sight, 13" x 10" framed. Biography (courtesy Askart): Born in Brooklyn, New York, Charles Appel is known for romantic landscapes and marine paintings in Tonalist and Impressionistic styles. He was a pupil of Francis Luis Mora and William Merritt Chase at the New York School of Art and of Frank Vincent DuMond at The Art Students League. The major influence on his career, however, was George Inness. Most of his life was spent in East Orange, New Jersey from where he was active in New York art circles and was elected a member of the Salmagundi Club in 1906. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Canvas has been laid down on panel, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Unusual East Tennessee cupboard of narrow size with glazed panes, similar to a chimney cupboard form. Found in the Piney Flats area of Sullivan County, TN. Cherry primary, poplar secondary. Consisting of a scrolled pediment top over an inlaid frieze having a berry and vine design. Single door one pane wide over five panes with four interior shelves, brass knob. The top and bottom of the case dovetailed. Scrolled pediment with later painted pinwell designs. 61 1/4" H x 12 1/2" W x 12 1/2" D. Second quarter of the 19th century. Note: a corner cupboard with a similar inlay pattern remains in the residence where this form was acquired. CONDITION: Center pane broken upper right corner. All panes reinforced. Old break to center pediment, later paint decoration on pediment, probably early 20th century. Surface across inlaid frieze has been cleaned. [See more photos →]

John Chester Mathews (English, 1850-1900) oil on canvas portrait of a horse in a stable, a bucket lettered FS on the floor at left. Signed and dated lower right J. Mathews 1895. Stenciled label en verso of canvas: "Prepared by Winsor & Newton, London." Giltwood molded frame. 30" x 21 1/4" canvas, 33 1/2" x 25 1/2" framed. CONDITION: Painting in very good condition with light grime and a few scattered accretions. Frame has some later regilding with some scuffs and minor losses. [See more photos →]

George III sterling silver waiter or salver, marks for Henry Chawner, London, 1787. Engraved armorial crest at center, double beaded concave rim and four beaded rimmed supports. 1 1/2" H x 15 1/8" diameter. 53.3 oz troy. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Slightly out of round and some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

17th century or Early Qing dynasty Chinese gilt bronze circular stamp ink box, the cover with raised design depicting tiger and bamboo with birds, the sides with reserves decorated with bird and floral designs. 2 5/8" dia. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO, purchased from P.C. Lu and Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, circa 1989. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Model 1886 Winchester rifle, .33 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 140559. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. JAN. 20. 1885. 33 W.C.F. NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER". Upper tang marked, "Model 1886 Winchester Trade Mark". Lower tang marked, "PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. JAN. 20. 1885". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round nickel steel barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1906. CONDITION: Bore is a little dark but should clean to good. Barrel, magazine tube, forearm cap, receiver, and lever retain 20% to 30% blue being stronger in protected areas. Screw heads are good. Wood is good with normal storage dings. Shotgun butt stock. Action is excellent. [See more photos →]

1856 $20 Liberty Head gold coin, regular strike, 90% gold, 10% copper, reeded edge, designer James Barton Longacre, 34 mm, 33.4 grams, not graded. CONDITION: VG to AU quality. Small scratch or possible bag mark located left of chin. [See more photos →]

Tiffany & Co. designer platinum and diamond drop pendant necklace with teardrop and round pivoting sections, containing 11 round brilliant diamonds bezel and prong set with total diamond weight of approximately .58 ct. Pendant marked "T&Co. PT950" and clasp marked "Tiffany & Co., PT950". 16" L chain, 1-3/8" L diamond pendant. 4.1 grams total. Provenance: Knoxville, TN private collection. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Charles II oak and walnut chest of drawers, two part construction with rectangular top over dentil molding; four side hung, geometric walnut cushion front drawers flanked by paneled sections; paneled sides and back, old bun feet. Original brass drop pulls and baroque style escutcheons. 35 3/4"H x 38 1/2" W x 22 1/2"D. Probably English, mid to late 17th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN, purchased Kim Faison Antiques, Richmond, VA, 1997. CONDITION: Old splits and some stains to top, wear, dryness and fading to facade. Scattered wear and abrasions consistent with age. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester rifle, .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 581651. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894. NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER 30 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1894 Winchester Trade Mark REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal nickel steel barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 26". Overall length – 44 1/4". Serial number corresponds to year 1911. CONDITION: Bore is dark. Barrel has 20% blue turning brown. Magazine tube has small ding at muzzle end. Receiver, lever, and butt plate are all brown. Wood is ok with normal storage dings. Excellent mechanical. [See more photos →]

18K fusee pocket watch by Joseph Johnson, Liverpool, Pair cased with swing-out movement. Key wind. Guilloche face, accented with rose gold, white and green gold foliate decorations, applied gold Roman numerals, subdial for seconds, under beveled glass, interior of case marked 18 under crown and with lion mark and other hallmarks, worn. 2" diameter. Watch movement marked "Josh Johnson 25 Church St Liverpool 9527 Detached". Attached to a 10K (tested) chain, 19" L, with two metal keys. Watch with mechanism: 116.7 grams. Watch chain including 2 keys: 58.4 grams. English, 1st quarter 19th century. CONDITION: A couple of small dents to back of case. Watch runs when wound but not guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Group of 7 Saint Louis France Paperweights. 1st & 2nd items: One (1) red and one (1) green over white overlay faceted paperweights with concentric millefiori mushrooms to the center. The tops of each mushroom with St. Louis signature cane "SL 1970". One retains the original paper label. 3" dia. 3rd & 4th items: Both with faceted upright bouquet with 6 and 1 facet, center signature canes "SL 1970" and "SL 1971". Multi bouquet on white ground, Dahlia on black ground. 3 1/4" dia. 5th item: Paperweight with alternating white latticinio rods and multi colored ribbons. Signature cane "SL 1973", 3" dia. 6th item: Faceted double overlay clematis bouquet paperweight with signature cane "SL 1977" and burst design on underside. Original paper label attached. 3 1/4" dia. 7th item: Pink ground paperweight with 6 spaced millefiori clusters. Limited edition of 400. Signature cane "SL 1972". 3" dia. CONDITION: All excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

8 Saint Louis Crystal Paperweights.1st item: Faceted upright bouquet with 6 and 1 facet on white ground. Center signature cane "SL 1971". 2nd item: Faceted Clematis & bud with 6 and 1 facets over dark cobalt ground. Signature cane "SL 1970". 3rd item: Faceted Cherries paperweight with 6 and 1 facets over an upset muslin background. Signature cane on side "SL 1975". 4th item: Faceted floral paperweight with 6 and 1 facets over a white ground. Signature cane en verso "SL 1976". 5th item: Paperweight with central cane surrounded with 6 loops on a red ground. Signature cane on side "SL 1975". 6th item: Green over white double overlay faceted paperweight, 6 and 1 facets, with "mushroom" millefiori bouquet. 7th item: Red & white honeycomb paperweight, center signature cane " SL 1974". 8th item: Paperweight with 6 identical circlets over a translucent blue ground. Signature cane "SL 1972" . Ranging in size from 3 1/4" dia. to 3 1/2" dia. CONDITION: All in excellent to very good condition. 3rd item: Fleabite on one facet. 6th item: Bubbles, fleabite on one facet. [See more photos →]

Two (2) hand painted carved mallard duck decoys, one preening female, one male, both unmarked, both with weights and leather straps mounted to undersides. Female – 5 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W x 14" D. Male – 6 5/8" H x 5 3/4" W x 14 1/2" D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both decoys in worn condition. Craquelure, surface of female. Paint flakes, largest 1/2", surface of both decoys. Cracks, largest 2 1/4", surface of female decoy. Crack around neck of male decoy. [See more photos →]

1st item: Ancient bronze statuette depicting a deity, possibly the Sumerian goddess Lama, wearing a long tiered robe and a horned tiara with outstretched arms on a decorative pedestal. May have been mounted to wooden base with "Jerusalem" in Hebrew ascribed on top. Statuette – 3 3/4" H x 1 7/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Base – 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W x 2" D. 2nd item: Ancient bronze statuette, possibly Roman, depicting a young nude boy in a contrapposto stance. Mounted to a wooden base. Statuette – 2 5/8" H x 1" W x 1" D. Base – 1 3/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 1 3/4" D. Overall – 4" H. 1st-3rd century A.D. 3rd item: Ancient Greek pottery pelike with red-figure style decorations of two female profiles. 6 3/8" H x 4" W x 4" D. 5th-3rd century B.C. 4th item: Ancient Egyptian bronze statuette depicting the god Osiris-Neper, the god of agriculture, wearing the crown of Upper Egypt with a uraeus (cobra) on his brow and a false beard, holding the crook and flail in crossed hands. Mounted to a wooden base. Statuette – 4 1/2" H x1 5/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Base – 1 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W x 2 5/8" D. Overall – 5 1/2" H. Third Intermediate Period. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. CONDITION: 1st and 2nd items: Oxidation to surface of bronze. 3rd item: 2 1/4" section of rim broken. Paint and clay chipped, largest 1" area of woman's face, on surface of body. Cracks, largest 1" area base of handle, on surface of body. Areas of dirt encrustations. 4th item: 1/4" chip to bronze, right of crown. Oxidation to surface of bronze. [See more photos →]

Japanese Satsuma porcelain tall footed bowl, the exterior with a three decorative bands, one depicting a figural procession including horses, one with gilt flowers and the lower with multicolor flowers, rim with gilt key fret border, base with geometic gilt border and the interior with "one thousand butterflies" design. Black cartouche mark to the base. 4" H x 6 1/4" dia. Meiji period. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

A large and ornate Buddhist Taenghwa scroll, painted on silk, depicting Buddha surrounded by immortal court figures and flanked by Samantabhadra on an elephant and Manjushri on a dragon or foo lion; seated atop a waterfall with mountains overhead. Sage or immortal figures, clouds, and additional dragon and tiger figures are also in the scene. Inscription and seal mark at left center. Image, 47 1/2" x 22 1/4", is mounted on a green silk brocade background, 76" x 29 1/4", with wood hanging bar at top and clear acrylic bar at bottom. Probably Korean, late Josean period to slightly later (mid 19th – early 20th century). Provenance: Private Nashville collection; acquired by consignor's parents-in-law while they were working in Japan shortly after World War II. CONDITION: Bar at bottom is likely a replacement. 4 holes (approx. 1/2") at top on green silk background. On the image, there is a 1/8" hole in the sky area, light creasing and toning, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Model 1895 Winchester Takedown rifle, .44 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 64412. Barrel marked, "NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER 405 W.C.F.". Lock plate marked, " MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. NOV. 5. 95. NOV. 12. 95. AUG. 17. 97. JAN. 25. 98. May…". Receiver sight marked, "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. LYMAN'D PAT. JUNE 25. 95.". Front sight marked, "W.F. SHEARD TACOMA. WASH. PAT. JUNE. 12. 1900". Tang marked, "Model 1895 Winchester Trade Mark REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Lyman receiver sight and a Sheard front sight. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to year 1911. CONDITION: Bore is good. All metal has been re-blued. Wood is good. Action is excellent. [See more photos →]

Angel Botello (Spanish, 1913-1986) linocut depicting two girls in matching dresses, walking side by side. Deckled edges. Signed lower right and numbered lower left, 42/60, "PI" in circle upper left. Plate 15" x 8 5/8", float mounted to black mat with surrounding ivory mat and gilt-edged black frame, 20 1/2" x 14 1/4". Note: proceeds from the sale of this item benefit St. Luke's Community House, assisting low income families and seniors in West Nashville. CONDITION: Linocut in excellent condition with rich color and texture. Edges (only) appear adhered to black mat (center not glued down). Frame has some scattered small edge abrasions. [See more photos →]

A collection of ten miniature bronze figures. 1st item: Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze depicting a dancing girl in exotic costume. Mounted onto a round green variegated marble base. Incised "Nam Greb" with an urn insignia and "B" within, back of skirt. 5 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W x 2 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Bergmann cold painted bronze depicting a satyr holding a branch of grapes in his outstretched left hand. Incised "N. Greb" left side of base. 3 3/4" H x 1 7/8" W x 1 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Bergmann cold painted bronze depicting a kneeling satyr. Incised "N. G." with an urn insignia and "B" within, underside of left and right legs. 2 5/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 2 3/8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a crouching nude female holding a branch with two birds. Uninscribed, possibly Bergmann, may have been intended as a pair with the 3rd item. 1 1/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 4 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 5th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a young woman reclining against a tree with grape vines. Illegibly incised back of tree. 3 1/8" H x 2" W x 2 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 6th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a dancing girl in exotic costume holding castanets and mounted to a square rug. Uninscribed. 4 3/8" H x 2 1/2" W x 2 1/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a nude female holding a cup to the lips of a Herma sculpture, mounted to a round ebonized base. Uninscribed. 6 1/8" H x 2 3/4" W x 2 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 8th item: Cold painted bronze depicting Leda and the Swan lounging within the petals of a flower. Uninscribed. 2 1/4" H x 3" W x 3 1/8". Late 19th/early 20th century. 9th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a nude female kneeling on a round cushion covered with short pin protrusions. Uninscribed. 3 1/4" H x 2 3/8" W x 2 3/8" D. Early 20th century. 10th item: Cold painted bronze depicting the reclining figure of a woman in a romper and ballet slippers. Uninscribed. 1" H x 1 1/2" W x 4" D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Four decorative elements missing, 3 from headpiece, 1 from top. 2nd item: Minute areas of wear to patina on surface of figure. 3rd item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/2", on surface of figure. 4th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/2", on surface of figure. 5th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/4", on surface of figure. 6th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/4", on surface of figure. 7th item: 1/4" area of wear to patina on upper right arm of female. 8th item: Minute scratches on flower petals. 9th item: Minute areas of oxidation on head and sides of chest of figure. 10th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 3/4", on surface of figure. [See more photos →]

Tennessee coin silver agricultural presentation goblet, engraved PREMIUM OF TENN. A & M ASSOCIATION TO F. UNDERWOOD FOR THE BEST COLLECTION OF PLANTS 1860. No maker's mark. 6 3/8"H, 6.935 oz troy. Provenance: Private Belle Meade (Nashville) Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Couple of very small dents to back side, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Sheraton bookcase, walnut with poplar secondary wood; wide flat projecting canted cornice over two glazed doors, each with six panes of glass, wide ogee medial molding; stand or desk section with two side by side drawers having round wood knobs, square legs terminating in turned feet. 81" H x 48 3/4" W x 20 1/2" D. Circa 1840. Provenance: Descended in a Maury County, Tennessee family. CONDITION: Back and shelves with stapled fabric coverings, removable. Later finish. Overall very good condition with scattered minor wear. Old, possibly original glass. [See more photos →]

50 pieces Gorham Sterling Silver flatware in the Fairfax pattern, including 11 knives (9") with stainless blades, 10 dinner forks (7 3/8"), 6 salad/dessert forks, 11 place/dessert spoons, 11 teaspoons, and 1 serving fork, 8 1/2"L. 51.49 oz troy combined weight. CONDITION: Very good condition, no monograms. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, .32 CF (Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 28511. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. 32 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1892 Winchester Trade Mark". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to year 1905. CONDITION: Bore is good. Metal has been re-blued. Wood is good. Excellent mechanical. Good shooter. [See more photos →]

Colt Bisley S A (Single Action) revolver, .44-.40 Caliber. Serial number 225014. Barrel marked, "(Bisley Model) Colt Frontier Six Shooter". Lock plate marked, "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871. JULY 2. 72. JAN. 19. 75". Stag grips, metal frame, round barrel with nickel finish. Barrel length – 4 3/4". Overall length – 10 1/2". Case – 7" H x 14 3/4" W x 3" D. Serial number corresponds to year 1901. CONDITION: Gun is re nickeled. Action is good. Left grip loose. [See more photos →]

Swiss 14K yellow gold chronograph repeater hunting case pocket watch made for the Russian market, single button chronograph, quarter hour repeater, lever set, stem wind, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, recessed seconds dial, Louis XVI hands, black chrono hand. Marks of crown and squirrel inside both covers and dust cover plus Russian 56 standard, 14K, 585, case #146945 on inside of dust cover. Exterior of dust cover marked Repetition Chronographe, Heures, Quarts, Paris 1889, Paris 1890, Geneve 1896. 60 mm W case. 119 grams with mechanism. c. 1890. The watch comes with 14K (tested) yellow gold link watch chain, 12 3/4" L, 25.7 grams. CONDITION: 4 to 5 fleabites on outside cover. 1/2" L shallow line dent on side cover. Surface scratches on case and wear on some edges. Repeater mechanism not in working condition. [See more photos →]

Werner Wildner (Tennessee, 1925-2004) tempera on panel still life with mushroom and bird’s nest containing eggs and feathers. One egg sits outside the nest, broken. Signed “Wildner” lower right. Artist’s address label and date 1988 en verso. New black frame with gilt highlights. 11 3/4″ x 9 3/4″ sight, 18 3/4″ x 16 3/4″ framed. Biography (courtesy Askart): Wildner was born in Germany but moved to Detroit with his family as a child and then, as a teenager, to Nashville. He served in the Army in 1944 and went on to study art briefly at the Meinzinger Art School in Detroit. He returned to Nashville to practice commercial art, but by the mid-1950s had decided to pursue his own art career. Wildner met with critical and commercial success after a 1962 exhibit of his art at the Nashville site now known as Cheekwood. However, the death of his parents and collapse of his marriage in the 1970s led him to become reclusive in the last two decades of his life. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

American Federal Hepplewhite inlaid work or side table of rectangular form, one dovetailed drawer with metal knob, string and quarter fan inlay to drawer front and all table sides (including back), string inlay to square tapered legs. Cherry primary and white pine secondary. 26 3/4" H x 17 1/2" W x 24" D. Mid-Atlantic or New England, first quarter of the 19th century. CONDITION: Overall general wear with older refinish, light scratches and stains to the top. Minor loss to right corner of drawer. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Rose porcelain garden seat, barrel form with pierced medallions to the top and side and all over enameled foliate decoration. 18 1/2" H x 13 1/2" dia. 32.2 lbs. Late Qing Dynasty. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall light general wear and minor losses to enameled decoration primarily to side and top piercings and side band decoration, top with wear consistent with use. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Verte porcelain floor vase, rouleau form with flaring rim having enameled figural vignette decoration to the neck and body. 25 1/4" H. Late Qing Dynasty. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Japanese lacquer tobacco box or Tabako-bon, comprised of a square box with open top inset with a circular engraved metal container and two metal tobacco pipes, over a base with three drawers. Exterior with red and black takamaki-e lacquer landscape decoration. 6 5/8" H x 6" W. Meji period. 2nd items: Japanese circular cast bronze hand mirror, the top with raised crane and pine tree decoration. Housed in a round, takamaki-e lacquer case with lotus decoration. Mirror measures 4 1/8" dia. case measures 5" dia. Meiji period. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian items during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. CONDITION: 1st item: Handle detached but present. Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Oxidation to bronze. Slight wear to interior and exterior of lacquer box. [See more photos →]

Neoclassical inlaid card or game table, mahogany with pine secondary with ebonized or pitch and contrasting lighter wood inlay. Molded top overhanging a frieze drawer with crossbanded inlay, two bail handles and brass escutcheon, flanked on each side by legs with inlaid circles of contrasting light and dark inlays over a long band of geometric string inlay to the shafts. Originally with cuff inlay at feet. One fly-leg swings to support folded out table. 28 3/4" H x 38" W x 17 3/4" D. Possibly Continental, circa 1800. CONDITION: Missing cuff inlay on all legs, some white spots to right side above handle. Older surface, original pulls. Minor surface imperfections to table top. [See more photos →]

Set of 12 International sterling silver goblets, Lord Saybrook pattern, not monogrammed. 6 5/8" H. 71.485 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Some minor surface wear, no denting or pitting. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

18K oval bangle in the style of Cartier love bracelet with screw head decoration and removable screw lock. Interior marked "Mayor's 18k". 7 5/8" interior circumference x 1/4" W. 34.7 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Semi-antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, 11 ft 10 1/2 in x 9 ft, wool on cotton, small center medallion, traditional colors of blues, red, cream, taupe and brown. Circa 1930. CONDITION: Overall even pile with two low areas approximately 8" x 12" and 10" x 15", one near an end and the other near side of carpet. [See more photos →]

Cornelius Haly Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946), "Mississippi River at Memphis," oil on board landscape depicting a river barge with opposite bank visible in backround. Signed with monogram CH lower left. Original green-gilt wood frame with textured surface. 5 1/2" x 7" sight, 8" x 10" framed. Paper "Nashville Museum of Art" exhibition label en verso lists artist's name, address and title of painting; additionally inscribed "Miss. River at Memphis by Cornelius Hankins" in pencil above label. Provenance: descended in the family of Mrs. Albert Ewing to present consignor (see related lot 185 in this auction). Note: Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan School, and with William Merritt Chase in New York. He was active for much of his career in the Nashville area. CONDITION: Two small (1/16" to 1/8") chips and later overpainting attempt to paint below signature, some small light black scuffs to surface of painting. One spot of exfolation to frame at upper right, both bottom corners chipped. [See more photos →]

Aesthetic Movement sterling silver serving fork and spoon, hand-hammered fish motif with applied trident and carp decoration, shaped handle, marked on back for Frank M. Whiting & Co., Sterling. 11 1/8" L, 14.365 oz troy total. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition with scattered surface scratches due to use. [See more photos →]

Kew Gardens (Signed Limited Edition) by Viginia Woolf. Decorated throughout by Vanessa Bell. London: Hogarth Press. (1927). Signed Limited Edition #88 of 500 numbered copies. Signed by both Woolf and Bell. 10 3/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 1 5/8" D. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Hardback, papercovered boards with clear glassine cover. Fragile book with some cracking and chipping to backstrip of spine (one two-inch strip at top detached but present). A small spot to front free endpaper and some light tape shadows. [See more photos →]

Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) stone folk art carving of a turtle. Signed underside. 3 3/4" H x 8" W x 11 3/8" D. 9.5 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Towle Silversmiths sterling silver flatware service, Fontana pattern, 1957-2009, discontinued, 104 pieces, including 12 dinner knives (9" L), 12 forks (7 1/4" L), 24 salad forks, 24 teaspoons, 24 flat handle butter spreaders, 2 flat handle master butter knives, 2 table serving spoons (8 1/2" L), 2 sugar spoons, 2 lemon forks (5" L). Storage Box – 3 3/8" H x 23" W x 13" D. 104 total items, 81.08 total weighable ounces troy. Not monogrammed. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Very good condition with some surface scratches. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Two Men's Tiffany wrist watches, one 14K. 1st item: Tiffany & Co. 14K wrist watch, white enamel face with black Roman numerals and date, with black 17L genuine reptile Tiffany & Co. strap, face marked on back 60-901, 53-047, Swiss made, 14K, 585, Water Resistant. 31 mm W. 9 3/8" L strap. 27.4 grams total. Watch comes with original storage box and outer Tiffany blue box, 4" H x 5 3/4" sq. 2nd item: Tiffany & Co. stainless steel tank wrist watch with rose gold face, analog numerals with secondary dial, Swiss Made, 040270793 on back, and black genuine leather Tiffany & Co. Swiss made 18R strap. Face: 1 5/8" L x 1 1/16" W, strap: 9 1/4" L. Watch comes with original storage box and outer Tiffany blue box, 5" H x 5 3/4" sq. CONDITION: 1st item: Watch face and crystal in very good condition. 1/2" L surface scratch on back of case. Strap with some wear. Watch not running at time of inspection, most likely battery needed. 2nd item: Exterior of watch in overall very good, almost new, condition. Watch not running at time of inspection, most likely battery needed. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold emerald and diamond dinner ring containing one emerald cut emerald weighing 2.35 ct., by weight, medium to medium dark green color, lightly included with small nicks at table and crown junction. Ring also contains 83 tapered baguettes, .02 ct to .03 ct each, with a total weight of approximately 2.14 cts. (J-L color, Imperfect clarity). Approximately 25% of baguettes are damaged. Ring size: 6 1/2.14 grams. CONDITION: Overall good condition. See description. [See more photos →]

Haywood, John. THE CIVIL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, From Its Earliest Settlement Up To The Year 1796; Including the Boundries of the State. Knoxville: Heiskell & Brown, 1823. 504pp. Bound in contemporary calf. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. Book – 8 5/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 1 5/8" D. Box – 8 3/4" H x 5 3/4" W x 2" D. CONDITION: Binding has some cracking at hinges and a small piece missing from spine. Front free endpaper missing. Text block has some stiffness. Multiple previous owner's signatures. Housed in a utilitarian 20th century protective cloth box. [See more photos →]

Lucien Delarue (France, 1925-2011) oil on linen painting titled "Rue Lepic-Montmartre" depicting a street scene in Paris. Signed lower right. Housed in a contemporary frame. Sight – 27 3/4" H x 22 3/4" W. Framed – 33 1/4" H x 27 3/4" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. Purchased from the Galerie Otto l'Atelier, Lobkowitzplatz, Vienna, Austria, 1991. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Jiang Tie-feng (Chinese/American, b. 1938) bronze and parcel gilt sculpture of dancing female, titled, "Ribbon Dancer', costumed female waving long ribbon streams; large gilded flower on her lower skirt. Signed, dated and numbered on back and marked for Fingerhut Foundry. Limited edition of 79(?)/225. Mounted on round black marble base. Sculpture – 28" H x 18" W x 15 1/2" D. Base – 2" H x 16" diameter. 55.6 lbs. Circa 1990. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Sulton Rogers (Mississippi, 1922-2003) painted wood folk art carvings including a preacher with horns and a contorted face and a pulpit. Both carvings unsigned. Carvings range in size from 12 1/4" H x 3 5/8" W x 3 7/8" D to 19 3/4" H x 5 3/8" W x 8" D. Both items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 9 1/2" hairline age crack, surface of side of preacher. Scattered minor scuffs, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Camden, William. Revised by Edmund Gibson. Britannia: Or a Chorographical Description of Great Britain and Ireland, Together with the Adjacent Islands. The Second Edition, Revised, Digested, and Published, Published with Large Additions and Improvements by Edmund Gibson. London: Printed by Mary Matthews, for Awnsham Churchill, and Sold by William Taylor, 1722. 2 Volumes: complete in two tall folio volumes, most pages printed in two numbered columns: Vol. one: [66]pp, cclxviii columns,[2]pp, 696 columns; Vol. two: [2], 697-1526 columns,[176, appendices, index and errata]pp. Hard cover brown leather with tooling on covers, six raised hubs and faded gilt lettering on spine. Inscribed "F. Tasburgh" on title page of both volumes. Folio. 16" H x 10 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. Map/Plate Collation: [map] England by Robert Morden, [map] Britannia Romana, [plate] British Coins, [plate] British Coins, [plate] Roman Coins, [plate] Roman Coins, [map] Britannia Saxonica, [5 plates] Saxon Coins, Counties of England and Wales, [map] Cornwall, [map] Devonshire (slight worm damage), [map] Dorset Shire, [map] Somerset Shire' [map] Wiltshire by, [map] Hampshire, [map] Barkshire, [map] Surrey [map] Sussex, [foldout map] Kent approx. 25 _î by 15 _î, [map] Gloucestershire, [map] Oxfordshire, [map] Buckinghamshire, [map] Devonshire, [map] Bedfordshire, [map] Hertfordshire, [map] Middlesex, [map] Essex two inch closed tear barely entering map), [map] Suffolk, [foldout map] Norfolk, [map] Cambridgeshire, [map] Huntingtonshire, [map] Northhamptonshire, [map] Leicestershire, [map] Rotelandiae (Rutlandshire), [map] Lincolnshire, [map] Nottingsham shire, [map] Darbyshire, [map] Warwickshire, [map] Worcestshire, [map] Staffordshire, [map] Shropshire, [map] County Palatine of Chester, [map] Herefordshire, 36 maps 9 plates of coins, End of Volume One. [map] South Wales, [map] County of Monmouth, [map] New and Correct Map of North-Wales, [plate] Curiosities, [map] West Riding of Yorkshire, [map] East Riding of Yorkshire' [map] North Riding of Yorkshire, [map] Dunelmensisò Durham, [map] County Palatine of Lancaster, [map] Westmorland, [map] Cumberland, [map] Northumberland, [map] South Part of Scotland (slight loss to trimming), [map] North Part of Scotland (slight loss to trimming), [map] Kingdom of Ireland, [map] Smaller Islands in the British Ocean, 15 maps 1 plate. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Rebacked with new corners in leather. Original boards retained. Leather rubbed with some cracking at hinges. Text in good condition with just slight foxing and toning. Completely collated and all maps and plates in very good condition with very little offsetting. [See more photos →]

Purvis Young (Florida, 1943-2010) mixed media on board assemblage painting with multicolored abstract forms. Unsigned. 68 1/2" H x 50 1/4" W x 2 1/4" D. Late 20th/early 21st century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Scratches, largest 6 1/2", on surface of painting. Scuffs, largest 3", on surface of painting. 3 3/8" crack, top left corner. [See more photos →]

Elizabeth O'Neill Verner etching (American/Charleston , 1883-1979), titled in pencil lower left "Negro Cabin," depicting African American figures on the porch of a rural cabin. Pencil signed lower right and numbered 10/50 2nd State. New ivory mat and giltwood frame. 10 1/2" square sight, 18 1/2" x 18 1/4" framed. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Belle Meade (Nashville) Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition; new archival framing. [See more photos →]

Sergio Bustamante (Mexico/Holland, b. 1942/43) copper elk sculpture, signed "Sergio Bustamante" and numbered 75/100. 42" H x 26 1/2" W x 18" D. 6.6 pounds. CONDITION: Very minor scattered denting, some in the making. [See more photos →]

Platinum three stone diamond ring, center round brilliant cut diamond weighs approximately .75 ct. (VS1 clarity, I-J color) with 2 side round brilliant diamonds together weighing approximately .50 ct. (VS1 clarity, L color). Ring size 5-small. 5.6 grams. CONDITION: No visible chips to diamonds. Some surface wear to platinum mounting but overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Full stock long rifle, approximately .45 Caliber. Barrel unmarked. Lock plate marked, "R Ashmore Warranted". Foliate engraving on butt. Walnut stocks, metal frame with brass mounting, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 35". Overall length – 51". American, 19th century. CONDITION: Lock is converted to percussion. Wood appears to have been lightly cleaned. Action is good. [See more photos →]

E. Whitney Flintlock musket, .69 caliber. Barrel marked, "MJ 1836". Lock plate marked, "U.S. E. Whitney and New Haven 1836". Butt plate marked "US". Traces of inspector cartouche on left side of stock. Walnut stocks, combination iron and brass mounted, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 42". Overall length – 57 1/4". American, early 19th century. CONDITION: Musket converted to percussion. Excellent mechanics . "Nipple" is battered. Metal appears to have old coat of varnish. Metal has light to medium pitting overall. Stock is quite sound and has excellent patina. Small pointed oblong plate on top of the wrist marked "Souvenir". [See more photos →]

1st item: US Civil War Model 1840 Light Cavalry saber, top of curved blade marked 186?, brass guard stamped "83" with leather and wire wrapped handle. Scabbard retains original leather carrying strap. Blade measures – 34 1/4" L. Overall length – 44 1/4". 2nd item: US Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sword with brass guard, leather and wire wrapped handle and ricasso stamped "C & J" possibly for Clemen Jung. Blade measures – 36" L. Overall length – 43". CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered nicks and wear to blade. Rusting to lower part of blade partially obscuring date mark. 2nd item: Minor losses to handle. Minor wear to edge of blade. Wear and losses to patina of scabbard. [See more photos →]

Map of Kentucky and Tennessee, engraved by Henry S. Tanner and Assistants, published by Henry S. Tanner, Philadelphia, 1823. From "A New American Atlas " by Henry S. Tanner. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting towns, roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, mountains, and railroads. Points of interest include a notation on the location of the Cherokee, lower right of Tennessee, and the boundaries of the yet to be founded Fayette County, lower left of Tennessee. Title, top center of map, scales of miles and explanation, lower center of map. "Longitude West from Washington", centered above map, "Longitude West from Greenwich", centered below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and triple line border. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 21 1/4" H x 28 1/8" W. Sight – 22 3/4" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed – 29 1/2" H x 37" W. American, early 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Toning impression of map, visible on surface of sheet. Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of sheet. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Bank of East Tennessee Pre Civil War Bills, 12 bills total. Issued Jonesboro, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, TN, November 15th, 1852-January 1, 1855. Jonesboro: One Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 1177, January 1, 1855; Two Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 1302, January 1, 1855; Three Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 1536, January 1, 1855; Five Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 2206, May 1st, 1854; Five Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 2563, January 1st, 1855; Five Dollar Bill, Serial Letter B, No. 977, October 1st, 1854; Ten Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 1428, January 1st, 1855; Ten Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 1545, October 1st, 1854; Twenty Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 220, October 1st, 1854; Twenty Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 4782, January 1, 1855. Knoxville: (Torn) One Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 239, November 15th, 1852; Two Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 626, January 1, 1852. Chattanooga: Five Dollar Bill, Serial Letter B, No. 2066, January 1st, 1855. Bills approximately 3″ H x 7 1/8″ W. American, mid 19th century. CONDITION: Bills in worn condition to be expected from age. Some of the bills are in partial, fragmentary form, see description for further details. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester rifle, .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 77628. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.". Rear sight marked, "Marbles Gladstone Mich. U.S.A.". Tang marked, "Model 1894 Winchester Pat. Aug. 21. 1894.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Marble Arms front and rear sights. Barrel length – 26". Overall length – 44". Serial number corresponds to year 1897. CONDITION: Bore is dark. Front and rear sights have 50% thinning blue. Magazine tube is good. Receiver and forearm cap retain hints of blue but have patches of light to moderate pitting. Stocks are good and has only minor dings. Excellent mechanics. [See more photos →]

Tim Lewis (Kentucky, b. 1952) painted limestone sculpture bust depicting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed and dated "T Lewis 98", back of base. 24" H x 10" W x 7" D. 115.3 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Minute scuffs, paint flakes, scattered on surface of sculpture. [See more photos →]

Set of International sterling silver flatware, 64 pieces in the 1810 Pattern, including 12 knives – 8 7/8" L and 1 knife – 9 1/2" L (eight knives with modern blades and four with New French blades), 2 master butter knives, 2 forks – 7 7/8" L, 15 forks – 7 1/4" L, 2 seafood forks, 1 lemon fork, 4 teaspoons, and 13 place spoons – 7" L. Not monogrammed. 73.200 weighable troy ounces. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Tines of one larger dinner fork slightly bent, otherwise light wear and scratching from use. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Travel diary scrapbook of Fred Satterfield, of the National City Bank of New York, Far East Division, documenting his time in China and Japan in 1924 when he was sent by the bank to Tianjin (Tientsin), China. The opening page of the scrapbook reads "By way of explanation of this book, it occurred to me that since I would probably be stationed at, or go through many Far Eastern cities, it would be interesting to keep a sort of photographic diary of my travels. In other words, a photograph album with the usual titles enlarged on, so that a stranger could go through the book and not have to have each picture explained, as is usually the case". Satterfield's placement in Tianjin afforded him the opportunity to witness firsthand the armies of Zhang Zuolin, referred to by the American Press as Marshal Chang Tso-lin, Tuchun (Warlord) of Manchuria, fighting in the vicinity of Tianjin. Photographs include one depicting "Chang's" soldiers entering the city of Tianjin, one documenting soldiers on the march, and two of soldiers behind barricades. Of the fighting, Satterfield states, "the guns could be heard plainly in Tientsin [Tianjin]". The scrapbook also includes three photographs documenting the executions of two individuals, one by beheading and two before and after an execution by shooting. Satterfield writes "The war-lords are absolute in their power and their word is law for this particular district…The number of executions per day was often alarming…The easiest way for the 'Generals' to dispose of their rivals is to silence them for ever". The majority of the photographs, with detailed explanations, include significant locations and monuments within China and Japan including photographs of the Forbidden City, and photographs of Satterfield and his family, friends, and colleagues. Scrapbook is hardback format, covered in brown paper, with photographs glued double-sided to off white paper. Scrapbook – 13 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W x 2 3/4" D. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: The cover of the scrapbook has been repaired with clear packing tape. Scrapbook and contents of scrapbook exhibit wear to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

Jiang Tie-feng (Chinese/American, b. 1938) bronze and patinated blue and parcel gilt sculpture, titled "Pipa Melody" of seated costumed female playing a stringed instrument. Signed, dated and numbered on back, 69/225, Fingerhut Foundry. Sculpture – 19" H x 12" W x 13" D. Separate round black mottled marble base – 1" H x 15" diameter. 47.7 lbs. 1989. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Model 1873 Winchester rifle, .32 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 22657. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860. 32 CAL". Tang marked, "Model 1873". Loading block marked, "32 CAL". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 43". Serial number corresponds to year 1886. CONDITION: Bore is dark. All metal has a rust brown finish. Markings are faint. Wood is good with numerous dings. Action is excellent. [See more photos →]

8 sterling silver mint julep cups, each marked Newport Sterling 1673, with reeded upper and lower rims, gilt wash interiors and tapering bodies, monogrammed A * C over W. 3 3/4" H, 32.015 total oz troy. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: One has slightly dented area at bottom rim, one slightly mis-shapen, others with scattered tiny dents and light scratches, varying wear and losses to gilt interiors. [See more photos →]

Framed 38 star flag, stenciled or printed on cotton with 31 small stars in a circular design with 5 large stars at center and corners (sometimes referred to as the Summer Sky or Triple Medallion pattern). Float mounted on ivory mat and framed in an antique stained frame. 5 3/4" x 10", framed 14" x 17 1/2". Circa 1877-1890. Provenance: Private Belle Meade (Nashville) Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Flag in good condition with some light fading. Frame has separations at joints and some small edge losses. [See more photos →]

Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1861-1925) watercolor, panoramic landscape scene with a creek in the foreground winding around a tree-lined bank, with a house in the background. Signed and dated “Copyright L Branson 1896″ lower left. Housed in an American 20th century style frame. Sight – 9″ H x 22 1/4″ W. Framed – 16″ H x 29” W. Late 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Anglo-Indian marquetry micro mosaic box. Comprised of a European hardwood lid in shape of a sarcophagus, inlaid with bone, ebony, metal, and stained green accents in geometric shapes. Inside of lid inlaid with bone, metal, and green accents in diamond shape surrounded by rectangular band, lower interior lined with blue velvet. Brass clubbed feet, hardware, and lock. Key not included. 5 3/4" H x 13 1/8" W x 9 1/8" D. 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. CONDITION: Inlay missing in several areas on lid, largest 2" area, bottom left. Some damage/losses to left side of top rectangle on lid. Some bands of bone with separation, bottom left and right side of box. 3/4" section of inlay raised on band inside of lid, middle of left side. [See more photos →]

Washington County (Chucky Valley), Tennessee stoneware pottery monument base, most likely used as a grave marker base, attributed to Charles Decker of Keystone Pottery; incised hex star decoration to the top and base and brushed cobalt accents. 16 1/4" H x 11" W. 20.2 lbs. Last quarter 19th century. Provenance: Originally from the Greenville, TN estate of Harry Roberts. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Losses to decoration on upper body and minor craquelure to glaze around top. Minor chips to base. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester carbine, .30-.30 Caliber. Serial number 2713799. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER TRADE MARK MADE IN U.S.A. – MODEL 94 – 30 – 30 WIN. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL -". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round steel barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 20". Overall length – 37 3/4". Serial number corresponds to year 1964. CONDITION: Excellent wood with very few handling marks. Metal has 90-95% blue with small blemish on right side of loading tube. Excellent mechanics. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, .32 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 232827. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1854. 32 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1892 Winchester PAT. OCT. 14. 1884". Rear sight marked, "PAT. FEB. 22. 27". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Front and rear sights are later replacements. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to year 1903. CONDITION: Bore is semi bright with evidence of pitting. Barrel has even brown patina. Receiver, lever, and butt plate have brown patina. Stocks are sound with normal storage marks and has an excellent patina. Excellent mechanical. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, .25-.20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 798154. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. 25-20 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1892 Winchester Trade Mark REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to the year 1915. CONDITION: Bore is very good. Finish is blue mixing with brown with overall areas of surface rust blemishes. Sling ding in upper part of loading tube. Wood is sound with normal storage dings and excellent patina. Excellent mechanics. [See more photos →]

Lynn Bogue Hunt (American, (1878 – 1960) sporting art drawing, pencil on Whatman watercolor board, illustration art depicting four otters frolicking while two hunters watch in the background. Titled on cover sheet "The Otter at Play" / "Classmate". Signed lower left. Image 16 5/8" x 15", board 19" x 17 1/3". Biography (courtesy Askart): Lynn Bogue Hunt had a 54-year-career as a leading wildlife artist during the Golden Age of magazine illustration. Hunt was the artist of one of the earliest Duck Stamps, and his sporting art illustrations appeared in more than 40 books. He also executed commissioned paintings for corporations and private clients ranging from small canvases to huge hotel murals, and completed about 250 separate cover paintings for nearly 40 different magazine titles, including sporting publications and also general interest publications such as Boy's Life, Collier's, Better Homes and Garden, and the Saturday Evening Post. Provenance: collection of Hazel King, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall toning, margin notes, margin grime, image good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Shields Landon (S L) Jones (West Virginia, 1901-1995) painted wood folk art carving depicting a an owl. Signed "S. L. Jones" right side of base. 14 1/8" H x 6" W x 5 5/8" D. Mid/late 20th century. 2nd item: Howard Finster (Georgia/Alabama, 1916-2001) painted wood folk art carving titled "Jesus Saves" depicting a hawk. Titled, signed, and dated "1953" underside of base. 17 1/2" H x 4 3/8" W x 11 1/2" D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Brown paint marks, largest 1 1/4", chest of owl. Some natural age cracks and separation to wood, largest 3 3/4" on base. 2nd item: Craquelure, surface of hawk. Some natural age cracks to wood, largest 7 3/8", surface of hawk. Dirt encrustation, base of hawk. [See more photos →]

Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) stone folk art carving of a lamb. Signed underside. 12 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W x 23 1/4" D. 77.4 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Area of loss, lower front near feet on reverse side. [See more photos →]

1st item: Large highback steer horn chair in the manner of William Mittmann, comprised of approximately 18 horns with cowhide pattern faux leather upholstery, casters mounted to front feet. 38" H x 31 1/2" W x 27 1/2" D. 2nd item: Steer horn foot rest with hide patterned upholstery and four horn legs. 10 1/2" H x 15 1/4" W x 9 3/8" D. Both items Late 19th/Early 20th century. CONDITION: Both items very good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Marion Cook (Tennessee, b. 1933) Oil on canvas painting depicting a field of "Black-Eyed Susan" wildflowers. Signed and dated "Marion Cook 7-1970" lower right. Housed in ebonized and giltwood molded frame. Sight – 13 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W. Framed – 18" H x 15" W. 1970. CONDITION: Painting in excellent condition. Some minor wear to frame. [See more photos →]

Frank McKelvey (Ireland, 1895-1974) watercolor seascape titled "Road to Sea Coast of Donegal" depicting a country road and a cottage with a seascape background. Signed "Frank McKelvey" lower left. Lyzon, Nashville, Tennessee gallery label with title en verso. Housed in a wooden frame. Sight – 10" H x 14" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 21 1/8" W. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Gorham Manufacturing Company Buttercup pattern 5-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service, including 1 3/4 pint coffee pot (A2341), 1 1/2 pint tea pot (A2342), 3/4 pint creamer (A2344), 2-handled covered sugar (A2343), plus waste bowl (A2345), Lion, Anchor, G marks, retailed by Bailey Banks & Biddle Company, 925/1000, 3" to 7 7/8" H. Script monogram on all pieces. 48.95 total oz troy. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Teapot with 1 1/4" dent below handle plus smaller dents in handle of creamer and under monogram on teapot. All pieces monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Minnie Adkins and Garland Adkins (Kentucky, 20th century) cotton appliqued rooster quilt, comprised of 20 panels, against a light pink ground with red and black borders and white backing. Signed and dated "G & M Adkins 1991 (copyright)" lower right. 95" H x 76 1/2" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Brown stains, largest 7", surface of quilt. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, .32 WCF (Winchester Center Rifle) Cartridge. Serial number 545483. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. 32 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1892 Winchester Trade Mark REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to year 1910. CONDITION: Bore is dark. Metal has an old reblue. Stock has been lightly sanded. Excellent mechanical. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, 32 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 983205. Barrel marked, "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. MODEL 92 WINCHESTER 32 W.C.F. TRADE MARK". Tang marked, "Winchester Trade Mark Made in U.S.A.". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 41 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1927. CONDITION: Bore is bright. Finish has traces of blue, mixing with brown. Stock is sound with normal storage dings and an excellent patina. Markings are very clear. Sound mechanics. [See more photos →]

1st item: Vintage style 10K yellow gold (tested) hinged link bracelet with 3 London Blue topazes set in satin finish with bright cut floral swirls, the alternating links with inset triangles of pierced floral white gold. 7 1/2" L x 1" W. 26.2 grams. 2nd item: 14K yellow and rose gold (tested and marked) pendant necklace with double rose spray with single .06 ct round diamond. 15 3/4" L, pendant: 1 1/2" L x 1 5/8" W. 13.4 grams. 3rd item: 14K rose gold (tested) Victorian oval pivoting pendant, one side with micro mosaic ruin of arch, other side is blank, bale with possible impressed maker's mark of two initials "C(?)". 1 7/8" H x 1 5/8" W x 5/16" D bale. 20.9 grams. 4th item: 14K (tested) Victorian oval faceted amethyst pin/pendant in satin finish scroll and floral mounting. 1 1/8" H x 1 5/8" W x 1/2" D. 15.7 grams. Please note 1st item is 10K and items 2-4 are 14K. Weights include stones, etc. CONDITION: 1st, 2nd & 4th items: Overall good condition with minor surface scratches. 3rd item: Bale thin at top. 1/2" and 1/8" glue repairs on mosaic. [See more photos →]

Two North Carolina folk pottery items by Burlon Craig (North Carolina, 1914-2002) and one attributed clay carving. 1st item: Folk art pottery face Jug with green glaze, open mouth and a single row of porcelain teeth. Stamped on base "B B Craig, Vale, N.C." 8" H. 2nd item: Folk art potter face pitcher with dark green glaze, open mouth and stamped on base "B B Craig, Vale, N.C." 6" H. 3rd item: Folk art clay head in a box, museum inventory attributes to Burlon Craig. Sculpture – 15 3/8" H x 8 3/4" W. Box – 6 1/4" H x 11 1/2" W x 18 7/8" D. 25 lbs. All items 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items in excellent condition overall. [See more photos →]

Navajo Crystal Storm Pattern rug woven in colors of red, cream, black and grey, waterbug symbols to each end and a radiating zigzag border. 75" x 52 1/4". 1st half 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Tiffany Favrile gilt bronze bookends with blue enameled Gothic arches and quatrefoil decoration. Marked "Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, Inc., Favrile 607". 4 1/2" H x 7" W x 4 3/8" D. Circa 1900. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Some loss to gilding and scratches. Green felt applied to bottoms of bookends. One bookend loose at base. [See more photos →]

Two Nashville Imprints. Book 1: Tannehill, Wilkins. Sketches of the History of Literature from the Earliest Period to the Revival of Letters in the Fifteenth Century. Nashville, John S. Simpson, 1827. 344pp. 8 5/8" H x 5 5/8" W x 1" D. Book 2: Gray, John. The Life of Joseph Bishop, The Celebrated Old Pioneer in the First Settlements of Middle Tennessee, Embracing His Wonderful Adventures and Narrow Escapes with the Indians, His Animating and Remarkable Hunting Excursions, Interspersed with Racy Anecdotes of Those Early Times. Nashville: Published by the Author, 1858. 7 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 1 1/4" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Book 1: Rebound in full leather in 20th century with new endpapers, stamped boards, new label. First original leaf is title page. Some normal toning and foxing throughout most of book, but starting around page 288 and going to the end of the book (p.344) there is some damage and dark staining to bottom corner of pages. (see image). Book 2: Rebound in full leather in 20th century with new endpapers, stamped boards, new label. There is one original blank prior to the title page. Pages are in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair Royal Worcester porcelain birds, Hooded Warblers, modeled by Dorothy Doughty, comprising a cock and hen, each painted in polychrome enamels marked on bases. Ranging in size from 9 3/4" H to 11 3/4" H. Note: Each figure retains a fitted wooden shipping crate (14 5/8" H X 11 1/2" W x 11" D). 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition. No damage. [See more photos →]

Ledger related to an early Greene County Tennessee furnace and pottery, 1820s, plus a doctor's ledger and various ephemera. 1st item: "Potters Book for the Blast of 1829 and Smyth", leatherbound ledger with marbled boards, with a list of 14 potters on the front page: Stephin Parsons, James Ellis, William Griffith, Issac Hickey, James Small, Edgar Kelso, William Raulston, Calvin Raulston, Jefee Bowles, John Baldau, Robin Black, Hewey Baldwan, Issac Hickey [listed twice], and James Shaw. Subsequent pages have columns for date, price, tonnage, total, and additional information. The ledger also contains additional potter information for 1829-1830, with names David Warden, John Ferguson, James M Miller, Jerry Lamerson, Issac Hickey, James Wardon, Hudson Luttnell, John Danicly, Hiram Hogan, Bryant Deaton, John Gragg, Andrew Horguson, Raulston Mitchell, Robert McDornet, Jefee Bowles, William Horguson, and Stephen Smith. Ledger also includes information on "Labourers Mechanicks" "Coal Sent" and other operations, giving a glimpse into the daily operations of a pottery making molds for a Greene County furnace. Immediately after the potter records, the book contains records of bushels of corn sold from February 1st 1887 to November 1888 and corn and wheat records dated April 24 1899, suggesting the book may have been re-used for other purposes later in the century. 2nd item: Leather hard bound Day Book ledger with tooled covers that begins with the documentation of purchases made from a general store in Cedar Grove, TN from October 2nd, 1826 to October 6th, 1829. Record of purchases include the information such as the name, item purchased, and price paid, for example "AG Rambo 1 Gallon Whisky 75" under the underlined date Dec 1st, 1826. The middle section of the Day Book includes the record keeping for Doctor John G. Brown from April 8th, 1842 to October 24th, 1848, documenting the patient's name, reason for visit, and price paid, for example "William Smith…for 1 visit and medicine to lady…1.25" beside the column labeled May 10. The later section of the Day Book documents information related to the estate of Doctor Brown and the last page includes a record from the general store dated September 15th 1827. Also included with this lot is a folder containing assorted ephemera from the same estate source where the ledgers were found, including a letter written by Doctor John G. Brown. The letter was written from Cleaveland [TN] and dated Thursday March 22nd 1847 and addressed to his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Brown Little Chucky, Greene County, E Tn, in which he speaks of his health and his acceptance by other physicians in the community, and advice to a woman named Tamra to "live on light diet and I expect it would be advisable to get Bleed". Also included are various promissory notes, mathematical notations, and more. First Ledger – 12 1/4" H x 8" W x 1 1/8" D. Second ledger – 12 3/4" H x 8" W x 1 1/2" D. Provenance: All acquired from the estate of Harry Brown of Western Greene County, Tennessee. According to family history, Brown's ancestor immigrated from Scotland to Greene County via Ohio (using the Melish Traveller's Directory, also offered in this auction) and established a pottery making molds for the iron industry. A Civil War letter from Dr. Brown, who served as a surgeon during the conflict, is also in this auction, lot 234. CONDITION: Ledgers in good condition with wear. Spines are intact. Pages still attached to spine and all are present. Pages exhibit light toning and foxing. All loose items with some foxing and toning, and scattered edge losses. [See more photos →]

Purvis Young (Florida, 1943-2010) mixed media on board assemblage painting depicting a man with yellow hair surrounded by abstracted figures of people. Signed "Young", top center. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 49 3/4" H x 47 1/2" W. Framed – 52 1/4" H x 51 1/2" W. Late 20th/early 21st century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Black scuffs, largest 16", scattered on surface of painting. 1 1/2" area of damage, top left border. [See more photos →]

Contemporary style 14K white gold fancy colored diamond bracelet, pave set yellow, blue and white diamonds mounted in alternating square and rectangular hinged sections. Total diamond weight approximately 4.30 cts. Marked 14KT FREEZE on clasp. 6 5/8" L with 2 safety clasps, 30.1 grams. Late 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with minor surface scratches. One blue stone missing. [See more photos →]

Antique Kurdish runner, 12 ft 7 1/2 in L x 3 ft 5 3/4 in W (151 1/2" L x 41 3/4" W), allover design with borders, colors of medium red field, blues, green, gold, ivory, yellow, grey/purple and brown. All sides are bound. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall even pile. Two areas of wear near center, approx. 2" x 1" and 1" x 1". Minor wear to warp and weft near one end. Some wear to binding at corners. [See more photos →]

Set of four iron wall panels depicting the Four Seasons in three-dimensional forged and hammered metal floral designs, Bamboo, Orchids, Plum Blossoms and Chrysanthemums, mounted in polychrome black rectangular frames with "C" hooks at top. No signatures or maker's marks. 49" H x 15 3/4" W x 7/8" D. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Each corner reinforced at back. Some areas of loose metal, some surface grime and some rust on reverse. [See more photos →]

Full stock long rifle, approximately .30 Caliber. Barrel marked, "J. M. Burns" for Jim Burns. Back action lock marked, "Bown & Tetly Warranted Pittsburgh". Walnut stocks, brass trigger guard, butt plate, patch box, escutcheon, and fore-end tip. Oval nickel silver insets on cheek piece and wrist. Diamond shape nickel insert behind trigger guard. Brass ferrules holding old hickory ramrod. Octagonal barrel, standard sights. Barrel length – 40". Overall length – 56". American, mid 19th century. CONDITION: Rifle has been converted from a flintlock to percussion. Rifled bore. Action has double set trigger. Slight hairline cracks in the wrist do not affect soundness. Good patina on metal and wood. [See more photos →]

Sam Houston signed land document, granting Elias Riddle 100 acres in Bledsoe County, Tennessee "in the grassy cove…" dated February 22, 1828. 15 3/4" H x 12 1/4" W. Early 19th century. Note: Sam Houston's term as Tennessee governor lasted from 1827 until 1829, when he resigned and moved to Texas. Houston (1793-1863) later became the President of Texas and its Governor. CONDITION: Light toning and some fading to ink. Tears along fold lines, largest 6 1/2", and some edge losses. Foxing spots, largest 1/4", scattered on surface of sheet. [See more photos →]

Mexican-American War military appointment commission document signed by both President James K. Polk and Secretary of War William Learned Marcy in black ink, dated August 11, 1846, conferring the rank of Assistant Adjutant General with the brevet rank of Captain to Edward D. Townsend. Paper auction label affixed with tape to brown paper lining en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 16 3/4" H x 12 3/4" W. Framed – 23 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Mid 19th century. Note: Edward D. Townsend was born in Boston in 1817, and graduated West Point in 1837. He served in the artillery in the Florida war and on the northern frontier, reaching the rank of Captain in 1848. In 1852 he entered the Adjutant General's Department, and in 1861 he became Gen. Scott's chief of staff, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served throughout the Civil War with distinction in the Adjutant General's office. In 1865 he was made a Brevet Major General, and Brigadier General in 1869. He was retired in 1880. Gen. Townsend published two "Catechisms of the Bible" and "Anecdotes of the Civil War." (Biography courtesy New York Times Obituary, May 12, 1893). CONDITION: Written portions of document faded. Seal unattached to document, in top left quadrant of frame. Areas of toning, largest 2", lower quadrant of sheet. Black scuffs, largest 1", scattered on surface of sheet. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Set of 5 Cartier sterling silver julep cups with reeded rims and bases, all with script monogram, and 1 International sterling silver julep cup with commemorative engraving. 3 3/4" H. 23.295 total troy ounces CONDITION: All with minor surface scratches. 3/8" L shallow dent in base rim of International cup. [See more photos →]

Victorian Renaissance Revival walnut parlor cabinet or credenza with Jasperware plaques. Rectangular top with canted corners over a conforming frieze with central paneled drawer having inset jasperware plaque of three cherubs, over a large single door with incised stylized acanthus decoration over an oval jasperware plaque, flanked by carved pilasters, on a plinth-like base with bracket feet. Paneled sides. 46 3/4" H x 39" W x 18" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville TN. CONDITION: Wear and stains on fabric. Flaking to insets on front panels. Abrasions front center at base. Loss of molding to right of cherub plaque. Split to left front bracket foot. General surface grime.. [See more photos →]

Misha Frid (Russian, b. 1938) cold painted bronze sculpture depicting a partially clad female resting atop a male lion, fitted with a custom crystal rock base. Back of sculpture marked "M. Frid" with copyright 1988 and foundry mark. Numbered #103/190. Bronze measures 12" H. 15 1/2" total H with glass base. 14" diameter. 27.9 lbs. Provenance: Private Collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Light wear to silver paint on dress. Some very light scattered scratching to glass rock base. [See more photos →]

1st item: Confederate States of America Oath of Allegiance, Department of East Tennessee, Office Provost Marshal. Inscribed "Greeneville Augt. 26th" with printed "1863", top right, by order of John E. Toole, Colonel and Provost Marshal, signed by J.N.L. Daniel, Captain and Assistant Provost Marshal, lower right. Reads "Upon endorsed pledge of loyalty to the Confederate States Mrs. Eliza D. Meed and family has permission to visit Knoxville…at pleasure (Subject to the discretion of Military Authority.)". En verso: "I E.D. Meed, above described, hereby pledge my loyalty to the Confederate States. Aug 16 th – 1863. E D Lueed" with areas for descriptors including Residence, Age, Hair, Eyes, etc. printed above. 6 1/2" H x 2 7/8" W. 2nd item: Confederate States of America (CSA) Twenty Dollar Bill, Serial Letter C, No. 1,2632, Series IX, printed by Keatinge & Ball. Columbia, S C. Richmond. February 17th 1864. Vignette of the Tennessee State capital at Nashville, portrait of Alexander Stephens lower right. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Bill – 3 3/8" H x 7" W. Framed – 9 7/8" H x 13 3/4" W. 3rd-4th items: Two Confederate States of America Bills, including one Bank of Chattanooga Two Dollar Bill, Serial Letter B, No. 1934, printed by Keatinge & Ball Columbia, S C., January 4th 1863, and one Bank of Tennessee One Dollar Bill, Serial Letter B, unnumbered, printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., New York, NY, and Philadephia, PA, undated. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Two Dollar Bill – 2 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W. One Dollar Bill – 3" H x 7" W. Framed – 10 1/2" H x 12 3/8" W. 5th item: Twenty-Five-Cent 1861 treasury note issued by the State of North Carolina, printed by John Spelman, Raleigh, NC. Issue location and date printed úRaleigh. Oct[ober]. 1st, 1861.î top right, printed ú25î with inscription "286", top left, signed on behalf of public treasurer by úA[ndrew] Syme,î. Reads "THE State of North Carolina Will pay to Bearer, at the Treasury, on or before Jan'y 1st, 1866, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. For Pub. Treas. RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES. BY AUTHORITY OF LAW", surface of note. 1 5/8" H x 3 1/8" W. 6th item: Union Infantry Tactics Manual: "Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Manoeuvres [sic] of the Soldier, a Company, Line of Skirmishers, Battalion, Brigade, or Corps d'Armee", Vol. I, by Brig.-Gen. Silas Casey, U.S. Army, published by D. Van Nostrand, New York, 1862. Hardbound with gilt lettering on spine, 279 pages with engraved frontispiece and illustrations. 5 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 1 1/8" D. 7th item: Hand tinted albumen print of an unidentified Union Captain. Housed in an oval wooden frame. Sight – 8 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W. Framed – 12 7/8" H x 10 3/8" W. 8th item: CDV depicting the seated bust of an unidentified Union Captain. T. H. Smiley's Photographic Gallery, Knoxville, TN, en verso. Housed in a plastic sleeve. 4" H x 2 1/2" W. 9th item: CDV depicting a Union Musician. D'almaine J L Pattemore SL inscribed en verso. Housed in a plastic sleeve. 4 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W. 10th item: Military/Ceremonial flag with red field with blue cross and four white stars, with white cloth "CI", center. "J.A. Caldwell 407-6th" tag stapled, top right corner en verso. 37" H x 56" W. Post Civil War. 11th item: One cent Revenue Express George Washington stamp, circa 1862. Housed in a plastic and cardboard pocket. 3 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W. All items third and fourth quarter of 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: 1 1/2" tear, top center of note. Ink spots, general wear due to age, surface of note. 2nd item: General wear due to age, surface of bill. Not examined outside of frame. 3rd-4th items: General wear due to age, surface of bills. Not examined outside of frame. 5th item: Foxing, general wear due to age, surface of note. 6th item: Scuffs, surface of book. Foxing spots, surface of pages. Water damage, inside of front and back covers. 7th item: Minute foxing spots, surface of print. Not examined outside of frame. 8th item: General wear due to age, surface of CDV. 9th item: General wear due to age, surface of CDV. 10th item: Holes, foxing spots, general wear due to age, surface of flag. 11th item: Ink marks, surface of stamp. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester carbine, .30-.30 caliber. Serial number 2587439. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER TRADE MARK MADE IN U.S.A. – MODEL 94 – 30 – 30 WIN. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL -". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round steel barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 20". Overall length – 38". Serial number corresponds to year 1964. CONDITION: Excellent wood with very few dings. 95% plus blue. Bore and mechanics are excellent. [See more photos →]

Model 1873 Winchester rifle (3rd Model), .32-.20 Caliber. Serial number 362112B. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860. 32 W.C.F.". Loading block marked "32 CAL". Walnut stocks, metal frame with brass mountings, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 43". Serial number corresponds to year 1890. CONDITION: Stocks with old patina. Lower retainer is missing. Forearm has chips out on both sides where it joins fore-end cap. Evidence on butt and forearm where sling swivels were attached. Bore is worn. Action is sound but hammer is missing half cock. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, .32 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 359032. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. 32 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1892 Winchester Trade Mark". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42". Serial number corresponds to year 1906. CONDITION: Bore is dark. Barrel and magazine tube retain 40% thinning blue turning brown. Receiver and lever retain 25% blue. Wood has been lightly sanded. Excellent mechanical. [See more photos →]

American molded gilt weathervane modeled as an eagle with outstretched wings poised on the top half of a ball, mounted to a round ebonized base. Ornament- 23 1/4" H x 41" W x 14 1/2" D. Base – 3 1/4" H x 8" W x 8" D. Overall – 26" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Some regilding, with expected oxidation and some wear, re-solder to one wing tip, solder repairs to ball. [See more photos →]

Two Early American Imprints concerning Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. PAMPHLET 1: Letter from Alexander Hamilton, Concerning The Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq, President of the United States. Third Edition. New-York: Printed for John Lang, by Furman & Loudon., 1800. 54 pp. 8 1/2" H x 5 1/2"' W x 3/8" D. PAMPHLET 2: An answer to Alexander Hamilton's letter, concerning the public conduct and character of John Adams, Esq. President of the United States. By A Citizen of New York. New-York: Printed by P.R. Johnson & J. Stryker, At the Literary Print Office, No. 29 Gold-Street., 1800. (Copy-right secured.). 32pp. 9" H x 5 1/2" W x 1/8" D. CONDITION: Pamphlet 1 has edgewear and chipping with minor loss. Pages toned somewhat but otherwise in good condition. Gathered and tied with three strings. Pamphlet 2 has been rebound at a later date with cloth spine / paper covered boards with typed label. Pages and text in good condition with just some foxing, toning, and offsetting. [See more photos →]

Archive of 5 Letters and Documents with signatures / autographs of Confederate Generals Alexander P. Stewart, Joseph Wheeler, and William Bate (all post-war), related to John Berrien Lindsley, prominent Nashville Tennessee author and educator. 1st item: Autographed letter, signed, former Confederate General Alexander Peter Stewart to Lindsley on lined paper, dated Aug. 24, 1886, Oxford Mississippi (Stewart, born in Rogersville, Tenn., went on to serve as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi). Stewart writes "Send the book here, unless I notify you to contrary before it is ready. Cowper wrote 'but War's a game which, were their subjects wise, kings would not play at.' In imitation, the first sentence of my paper is 'War is a fearful game for kings or peoples to play at'. It needs the preposition at the end. In this country it is not kings but the people who 'play at' war. I trust the finanical results will fully meet your expectations. I do not know where I shall go, yet, now how employ myself. Think I have served my time in schools." (Stewart fought in all the major battles of the Army of Tennessee: Shiloh, Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin, Nashville, and the Carolina Campaign. Stewart left the University of Mississippi in 1886; that same year, Lindsley's book, "The Military Annals of Tennessee," was published). One sheet, front and back. 2nd item: ALS, former Confederate General Joseph Wheeler to John Berrien Lindsley on lined and embossed paper, dated June 11, 1884, Wheeler, Alabama, regarding Lindsley's request for "a condensed statement of the table of battle, or skirmishes" related to his upcoming book. Wheeler asks for clarification and agrees to "furnish you the rosters of several regiments." There is also mention of the cost of large vs. small engravings and a small newpaper clipping about Wheeler. Two pages. 3rd item: Document signed, former Confederate General Joseph Wheeler to General William Bate, dated October 14, 1898, "Dear General, It will give me great pleasure to do anything requested by you and I have a high appreciation for the Lindsley family. Since you wrote the letter I have been relieved from duty at Montauk Point and am now on duty at Huntsville. Anything I can consistently do for Mr. Lindsley will be gladly done." Typewritten with hand signature. En verso is a handwritten note, signed by Bate, "Dear Mrs. Lindsley, I here send you the reply of Gen. Wheeler to my letter sent to him at your request. Very resp. Wm. B. Bate." 4th item: DS, former Confederate General William Bate, to John Berrien Lindsley, on United States Senate letterhead, dated March 2, 1896. Typewritten with ink signature, regarding forthcoming publication of the book Presidential Messages and a promise to have it sent to Lindsley when issued. 5th item: 1885 Promissory note signed by both John Berrien Lindsley and Gen. William Bate. The note is also signed by J. Mac Lindsley, promising to repay Bate $100 with interest, two months after Aug. 18, 1885, at First National Bank, John Berrien Lindsley as co-signer. Vignette of stag at left. Bate's signature also appears on back. 3 1/2" x 8". Provenance: formerly from the collection of Miss Margaret Lindsley Warden of Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Stewart letter has spotty fading, including on his signature. Retains envelope. 2nd item: Wheeler clipping has left two spots of acid burn, each 4 1/2" x 2" on page 1. Wheeler's signature is in very good condition. Retains U.S. Senate envelope (separations at fold lines on envelope). 3rd item: Fold across Wheeler's signature. Bate's signature very good. Retains U.S. Senate envelope, intact. 4th item: Very good condition but with fold line across Bate's signature, retains envelope. 5th item: Toning to promissary note, darker at edges, and edge losses. [See more photos →]

3 Tennessee history related books. Book 1: Eaton, John Henry. THE LIFE OF ANDREW JACKSON, MAJOR-GENERAL IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES: COMPRISING A HISTORY OF THE WAR IN THE SOUTH, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CREEK CAMPAIGN, TO THE TERMINATION OF HOSTILITIES BEFORE NEW ORLEANS. Philadelphia, Samuel Bradford, 1824. 468pp. 10 1/8" H x 6 1/4" W x 1 7/8" D. Book 2: Crockett, David. NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF DAVID CROCKETT, OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. Philadelphia: E. L. Carey and A. Hart, Boston: Allen & Ticknor, 1834. 211pp., plus 22pp. of advertisements. 7 1/4" H x 4 3/4" W x 1" D. Book 3: 234pp. 34pp. of publisher's ads. bio Jackson 1824 Crockett 1834 1835. 7 1/4" H x 4 3/4" W x 1 1/8" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Book 1: Rebound in 20th century in full leather. New endpapers (old free endpapers seem to be present), stamped boards, compartments, new label. Text in good condition with minimal toning. Book 2: Original publisher's cloth, worn, label gone, soiling and dampstaining. Text has some foxing, three pages with closed tears and tape repair, a couple of signatures pulled slightly, a bit of underlining and penciled personal index on rear endpapers. Book 3: Rebound in 20th century in full leather. New endpapers (old free endpapers seem to be present). Deaccession stamp on old free endpaper. Pages show minimal toning and foxing. Text clean and text block square. [See more photos →]

Model 1841 Harpers Ferry modified rifle, .58 caliber. Lock plate marked, "Harpers Ferry 1854 U.S.". Tang of barrel dated, "1859". Breech marked, "WWP VP". Walnut stocks, metal frame with brass bands, round barrel. Standard sights. Includes proper ramrod and two bayonets (one with cover). Barrel length – 33 1/2". Strap length – 41". Bayonets – 18 3/4" and 22 3/4". Overall length – 49". American, mid 19th century. CONDITION: Assembled from old and new parts. Carried and used by a reenactor. Rifle bored to .58 caliber. [See more photos →]

Franklin Mint House of Faberge egg music box, 24 K gold on sterling silver with green guilloche enamel decoration, accented by seed pearl and ruby "flowers", marked on underside "The Garden of Jewels Imperial Egg". 7 1/2" H. Mid to late 20th century. CONDITION: Missing finial. [See more photos →]

Two Theodore Roosevelt signed appointments related to Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. 1st item: Presidential appointment document signed by both Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield in black ink, dated March 18th, 1907, conferring the position of Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office to Fred Dennett of Milton, North Dakota, "By transfer from Special Agent of the General Land Office @ $1800". Crane & Co Dalton Mass 1901 Parchment Deed No. 44 watermark, across top, center, and bottom of sheet. 17 1/8" H x 22" W. 2nd item: Presidential appointment document signed by both Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield in black ink, dated December 12th, 1907, conferring the position of Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office to Fred Dennett of Milton, North Dakota, "…to have and to hold the said Office with all rights and emoluments thereunto legally appertaining unto him, the said Fred Dennett during the pleasure of the President of the United States of America for the time being". Crane & Co Dalton Mass 1905 Parchment Deed No. 44 watermark, across top, center, and bottom of sheet. 17 1/8" H x 22" W. Both items early 20th century. Note: see other lots related to Fred Dennett in this auction. CONDITION: 1st item: Black scuffs, largest 3 1/2", edges of surface of sheet. Bends, edges of sheet. Black scuffs, largest 4", en verso. Light brown stains, largest 3/4", en verso. 2nd item: Black scuffs, largest 1/4", edges of surface of sheet. Bends, edges of sheet. Black scuffs, largest 6", en verso. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester rifle, .25-.35 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 303532. Barrel marked, "23-30 W.C.F." and " MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED PAT. AUG. 21, 1894". Tang marked "Model 1894 Winchester Trade Mark". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 26". Overall length – 44 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1904. CONDITION: Bore is dark. Excellent mechanics. Traces of blue on receiver or barrel. Stocks are excellent with old patina. [See more photos →]

American school oil on canvas still life depicting cherries spilling from an overturned basket, signed lower left "L. M. Liquin" ?. Housed in a carved gilt frame. Sight – 12 3/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed – 17 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W. 19th century. CONDITION: Scattered light craquelure to canvas, otherwise overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Morton Kaish (New York/New Jersey, born 1927) gouache on board painting titled "Picnic at Pompeii". Depicts multi color abstract shapes with a classical vignette of female nudes, top left. Titled, signed, and dated "1970" with Staempfli Gallery, Inc., New York, NY, gallery label en verso. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 23 7/8" H x 29 7/8" W. Framed – 25 1/8" H x 31 1/4" W. Late 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Bottom corners of board with losses. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold Elgin National Watch Company hunting case watch with 10K yellow watch chain. The watch with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blue spade hands, secondary dial, interior of case marked R.T. & Co., case #21451, with horse head and faux leopard head hallmarks. The works are engraved B.W. Raymond, Elgin, Ill and #5414938. The dust cover and interior of outside cover are hand-engraved with dedications of four genertions of Robertson family, 1879-1934. 2" overall W. 14K tested, not marked, 128.5 grams overall. The watch comes with a 10K (marked) yellow gold link watch chain, 14 7/8" L, 33.5 grams. CONDITION: Watch running at time of inspection. Hand worn. Case in very good condition. Outside cartouche not monogrammed. Interior with engravings. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Sulton Rogers (Mississippi, 1922-2003) painted wood folk art carvings including a man with a contorted face and a man with the head of a ram. Both carvings unsigned. Ranging in size from 12 1/2" H x 1 1/4" W x 3" D to 16 5/8" H x 4 7/8" W x 2 1/2" D. Both items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Scattered minute scuffs, paint flakes, surface of carvings. 1/2" brown stain, top of pants of preacher. [See more photos →]

Three items of Navajo turquoise and silver jewelry including squash blossom necklace with 10 silver and turquoise blossoms and one silver and turquoie naja (25" L); large silver cuff bracelet with two turquoise stones, beads and feathers (2-1/2" H with 2" opening); large silver ring with oval turquoise, silver feather, rope frame and bead design, 1-1/2" H, ring size 4. No items with maker's mark or marked "Sterling". 1976 appraisal available. CONDITION: Items in overall very good condition with some tarnish. No items with maker's mark or marked Sterling. [See more photos →]

Manette de Lyee de Belleau (France, 1873-1957) "Salome," large bronze sculpture depicting a partially nude young dancing girl carrying the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Bronze signed "De Lyee", left side back of base. Statue – 31 1/2" H x 12 1/4" W x 12 1/2" D. Base – 1 1/2" H x 7 1/4" W x 14 3/4" D. Overall – 34" H. 55.1 lbs. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Areas of wear, specifically a 2" area between breasts and a 2" H x 1/4" W area on right shoulder blade, surface of bronze. 1/4" area of abrasion, left breast. [See more photos →]

Item 1: Color lithograph "Alexander" advertising poster featuring the turban headed magician, Claude Alexander Conlin, known as "Alexander", on a red field, titled "Alexander the Man Who Knows". Lithographer: Av Yaga Bombay. Framed in 20th century narrow black metal frame. Sight – 42" H x 28" W. Framed – 42 1/2" H x 28 1/2" W. Circa 1915. Item 2: Color lithograph "Ask Alexander" advertising poster featuring the side profile of white turban headed magician, Claude Alexander Conlin, known as "Alexander", on a dark field. Lithographer: Av Yaga Bombay. Framed in 20th century narrow black metal frame. Sight – 40 1/4" H x 27" W. Framed – 41 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W. Circa 1915. CONDITION: Item 1: Overall good condition with some toning, possible fading to red ground and rippling to paper. Not examined out of frame. Item 2: Overall good condition with some toning and rippling to paper. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Black Americana sign advertising Schroeder's Honey Tip Whiskey, lithography on tin, rectangular form, self framed. Depicts an African American man on a country road, gazing down at a whiskey bottle. Sign behind him reads "Schroeder's 'Honey Tip' Whiskey" while a piece of board on the road reads "Fern Glen Rye". Made by Meek Company, Coshocton, Ohio for Henry P. Schroeder, Agent, St. Louis. MO. Image – 26" H x 16 1/2" W. Framed – 33" H x 22 7/8" W. American, early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some staining, rust spots, scratches, and abrasions to surface and frame of sign. [See more photos →]

Triple-strand cultured pearl bracelet with diamond clasp, total diamond weight approximately 1.35 cts, containing total of 69 individually knotted 6.2 mm to 6.5 mm near round cultured pearls, pinkish-white, good luster, scattered blemishes and with one spacer bar. The 14K (tested) white gold clasp contains three transitional round brilliant cut diamonds, center stone weighing approximately .66 ct (Imperfect, J-K, with chip in girdle) and two side stones each weighing approximately .24 ct and .25 ct (SI1-I, J-K) plus 20 round single cut diamonds, approximately .20 ct. total, 10 in flower petals and 10 set in oval frame around 3 center stones. 7-3/8" L x 3/4" W. 33.4 grams total weight. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Small chip on girdle of center diamond on clasp. [See more photos →]

Alice Moseley (Mississippi, 1909-2004) oil on board folk art painting titled "Auction Today" depicting a country auction scene. Signed lower right. Museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 17 3/8" H x 23 1/4" W. Framed – 23" H x 29 1/8" W. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold Italian link bracelet by UnoAerre of satin finish rope links. Marked 1AR, 750, UnoAerre. 7-1/2" L x 1/4" W with 2 safety clasps, 29.9 grams. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

4 Chinese carved celadon jade buckles, all with dragon head tops and carved dragon figure to the body. Ranging in size from 2 1/2" – 3 1/4"L. All 20th century. CONDITION: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Collection of Southern Pre Civil War and Confederate States of America (CSA) Bills, 36 bills total. Assorted Southern Pre Civil War Bills, including The Bank of Chester Twenty Dollar Bill, Serial Letter B, No. 6566, December 6th, 1855; The SouthWestern Bank of Virginia Ten Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 2650, November 4th, 1857; (Partial) The Ocoee Bank One Dollar Bill, Serial Letter C, circa 1859, 3 bills total. CSA Fifty Dollar Bills, February 17th 1864, including (Partial) Serial Letter W, No. 17666; Serial Letter W, No. 47140; Serial Letter Y, No. 84609; Serial Letter Y, No. 93552, 4 bills total. CSA Twenty Dollar Bills, February 17th, 1864, including Series 1, Serial Letter B, No. 26576; (Partial) Series 8, Serial Letter B, No. 901…; Series 8, Serial Letter C, No. 69574; Serial Letter D, No. 11830. 4 bills total. CSA Ten Dollar Bills, September 2nd 1861, including Serial Letter H, No. 44144; Serial Letter X, No. 57808, 2 bills total. CSA Five Dollar Bills, February 17th, 1864, including Series 2, Serial Letter A, No. 14757; (Partial) Serial Letter C, No. 19680; Series 3, Serial Letter C, No. 65982; (Partial) Serial Letter E, No. 488…; Series 2, Serial Letter F, No. 69540; Serial Letter E, No. 70913; Series 4, Serial Letter F, No. 43227; Series 4, Serial Letter F, No. 73166; Series 1, Serial Letter F, No. 73168; Series 3, Serial Letter G, No. 2268; Series 1, Serial Letter H, No. 96916, 11 bills total. CSA Two Dollar Bill, Series 1, No. 30…2, June 2nd, 1862, 1 bill total. CSA One Dollar Bills, April 6th, 1863, Series 1, including Serial Letter D, No. 441092; Serial Letter E, No. 25083; Serial Letter G, No. 44099, 3 bills total. Assorted Southern Civil War era Bills, including State of Georgia The Bank of Commerce One Dollar Bill, Serial Letter CA, No. 1071, July 4th, 1861; Bank of Tennessee Five Cents Bill, December 1st, 1861; The Bank of Roxboro North Carolina Five Dollar Bill, Serial Letter B, January 8th, 1862; The State of Georgia Five Dollar Bill, Serial Letter A, No. 113649, January 15th, 1862; The Planters Savings Bank Ten Cents Bill, March 12th, 1862; The County of Lee Twenty-Five Cents Bill, No. 1951, June 25th, 1862; Bank of Chattanooga Three Dollar Bill, August, 1862; Virginia Treasury Ten Dollar Note, Serial Letter A, No. 5970, October 15th, 1862, 8 bills total. Bills approximately 3 1/4" H x 7 3/8" W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All bills in circulated condition. Most bills with minor wear to edges and corners, some minor spotting. Some of the bills are in partial, fragmentary form, see description for further details. [See more photos →]

Chinese Ming Style Longquan celadon carved ceramic vase with phoenix and flaming pearl decoration to the body and a band of lotus petals to the base. 8" H. 18th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. CONDITION: Overall cracquelure to glaze, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester Golden Spike Commemorative Lever Action rifle, .30-.30 Caliber. Barrel marked, "Golden Spike Commemorative" and "WINCHESTER (registered) MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. MADE IN NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL". Lock plate marked "1869 1969" with an image of a spike. Tang marked "OCEANS UNITED BY RAIL". Gold medallion, left butt stock. Walnut stocks, metal frame with gold plated receiver, butt plate, and barrel band, round steel barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 20". Overall length – 37 1/2". Box – 2 1/2" H x 47 1/4" W x 7" D. American, mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Slight blemish on barrel from rack storage. Bore and mechanical function perfect. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester rifle, .25-.35 Caliber. Serial number 351722. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894. 25-35 W.C.F.". Tang marked, "Model 1894 Winchester Trade Mark". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 26". Overall length – 43 1/2". Serial number year corresponds to year 1906. CONDITION: Bore is good. Barrel has thinning blue mixing with brown. Magazine tube is brown. Both have signs of light pitting. Wood is good but has 2" crack in the right side forearm just behind nose cap. Shotgun style butt. Action is good. [See more photos →]

Model 1892 Winchester rifle, .25-.20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 206223. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. 25-20 W.C.F. MODEL 1892 WINCHESTER PAT. OCT. 14. 1884". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 41 3/4". Serial number corresponds to year 1902. CONDITION: Bore has some roughness. All metal brown with hints of blue. Stocks have normal storage dings and is very sound. Some screws have been turned. Untouched patina overall. Excellent mechanics. [See more photos →]

Platinum princess cut diamond band containing 5 bar set princess cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1 ct., approximately VS1-VS2 clarity and approximately I color. Stamped PLAT. Ring size 6 3/4. 7.8 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface scratches on mounting. [See more photos →]

1st item: 14K yellow gold choker, marked Brodnax on necklace and 14K on clasp, 15" circumference, 32.9 grams. 2nd item: Smoky topaz pendant in 14K yellow gold mounting, 2" H x 1-3/4" W x 7/8" D with 3/8" H bale. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Surface scratches on necklace. 2nd item: Overall very good condition with minor dents and fleabites on gold band around stone. [See more photos →]

Series of six ALS, dated 1883-1886, from A.P. Stewart to John Berrien Lindsley, all consisting of one sheet on University of Mississippi letter head, the content consisting of brief discussions of technical collaboration on and orders for Lindsley's book (The Military Annals of Tennessee). CONDITION: All letters in overall good condition with some fading to ink, one signature has fold; all retain cover envelopes. [See more photos →]

Haywood, John (compiler). THE DUTY AND AUTHORITY OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. Nashville: printed by Thomas G. Bradford, 1810. 372pp plus 2 page appendix, 6 page index, and 8 pages of advertisements. Fully collated. Previous owner might have been merchant Alexander Allison, whose name is inscribed inside. 7 1/8" H x 4 1/2" W x 2" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Original full calf binding, spine label missing, Corners worn and bumped, some deterioration to pages, brittle, but text complete, fully collated. one page in index almost loose. [See more photos →]

Cornelius Haly Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on board landscape depicting a field with haystacks under a cloudy sky. Signed lower left "Cornelius Hankins". Original molded wood frame with green-gold surface. Sight – 6 5/8" x 10 1/8". Framed – 10 5/8 " x 14" W. Paper label with inscription en verso: "From Cornelius Hankins to Mrs. Albert Wall Ewing in remembrance of first meeting where she was good little girl". Provenance: descended in the family of Mrs. Albert Ewing to present consignor. See related lot 186 in this auction. Note: Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan School, and with William Merritt Chase in New York. He was active for much of his career in the Nashville area. CONDITION: Painting in very good condition with some light grime. Considerable exfoliation to gilt-green surface of frame. [See more photos →]

Group of 54 pieces British sterling silver flatware, mostly Shell and Thread pattern. Includes 6 Scottish Provincial silver egg spoons in the Shell and Thread pattern, marks for George Booth, Aberdeen (ABDN mark); 24 sterling silver demitasse spoons in the Shell and Thread pattern, 12 marked for Cornelius Joshua Vander, London, 1957-58, and 12 with additional shells on backs of bowls and marked for Thomas of New Bond Street, London, 1934-1935, 11 cocktail forks in the Shell and Thread pattern with marks for Cornelius Joshua Vander, London, 1957-58; 6 King's Pattern tablespoons marked for William Eley and William Fearn, London, 1816-1817, each with engraved crest of bird atop crown; 3 shell handled teaspoons marked for Edinburgh, 1872-73 maker's mark AM, monogram R; 2 gravy ladles in the Shell and Thread pattern (shells on back of bowls and handles), hallmarked London, 1863-1864; 1 gravy ladle with oval handle engraved with horse's head crest, hallmarks for London, 1903-1904, Z. Barraclough & Sons; 1 Travelling marrow scoop with hollow handle, hallmarks for Mary and Charles Reilly, London, 1827-1828 (marked on scoop and on the case, which becomes the handle when disassembled), 4 3/4"L fully extended; 1 pair sugar tongs with shell handles and oval grips, hallmarks for Josiah and George Piercy, London, 1815; and 5 salt ladles including 2 with fiddle handles, each monogrammed JLR with hallmarks for John Le Gallais, London, 1852-53; 1 with oval handle, hallmarks for London, 1794 or 1834, maker's mark TS; 1 with fiddle handle, marks for Edinburgh, 1833, maker's mark RW; and 1 with oval handle, marks for Edinburgh, 1844, maker's mark JO. Combined weight: 60.68 oz troy. CONDITION: Overall good condition with scattered scratching and some wear to definition of pattern and crests on King's pattern tablespoons; wear to exterior cover marks on travelling marrow scoop, light wear to gilding on bowls of egg spoons. [See more photos →]

15 Tiffany Sterling jewelry items including: "Please Return To" necklace (17 1/2" L) and bracelet (9 3/4" L); Heart-shaped toggle necklace (16 1/4" L); 1837 T & CO pendant necklace (18" L chain); Pair sterling and gold band shell earrings for pierced ears (7/16" sq); Three 1837 bands (sizes 10 1/4, 9 3/4, 6 3/4); Atlas band (sz 7 3/4); Paloma Picasso heart band (sz 8); Elsa Peretti band (sz 4 1/2); 3 money clips (none engraved) and coin holder engraved "Booty" (1 5/8" H for dimes). 15 items total, all with Tiffany & Co. maker's mark. 10.61 oz troy total. CONDITION: All in good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Nashville W.T. and C. D. Gunter whiskey stoneware advertising jug, 1/2 gallon size, having a domed shoulder and two-tone glaze, with cobalt stenciled letters reading "W. T. & C. D. Gunter, Liquor Dealers, Jack Daniel No. 7 Whiskey, 205 Broad St., Nashville – Tennessee". 8 3/4" H. Circa 1900. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Chipping to the rim and base. Craquelure to the Bristol glaze on lower body. [See more photos →]

Assorted grouping of paperweights, 10 total. 1st item: St. Louis pedestal paperweight, red honeycomb with a clichy-type yellow rose in center. Signature cane on underside "SL 1976". 3 7/8"dia. 2nd item: St. Louis pedestal paperweight, red, white & blue with rose cap. "Signature cane on underside "SL 1977". 3 7/8" dia. 3rd item: St. Louis white flower with signature cane center "SL 1973" on an orange ground. 3" dia. 4th item: Perthshire paperweight with flowers in center on swirling yellow/pink lattticinio. Signature cane underneath and original paper label attached. 2 3/8" dia. 5th item: Murano-style butterfly paperweight on green ground, with millefiori border. 3" dia. 6th item: Murano-style twisted ribbon/millefiori paperweight on clear to green ground. 3" dia. 7th – 9th items: Various Murano-style paperweights with controlled bubble pattern and colors. Size range 2 1/4" – 2 3/4" dia. 10th item: Flowered paperweight on clear ground, multi colored. 2 1/2" dia. CONDITION: All items in very good to good condition. 3rd item: Fleabites along bottom edge. 6th item: minor fleabite on underside. 7-9th items: Two have minor discoloration, one with pontil mark on underside. [See more photos →]

Pair of Rosenthal Figures, discus thrower and nude female. 1st item: Ottmar Obermaier (Germany, 1883-1965) designed porcelain figure depicting a partially nude male preparing to throw a discus. Signed and dated O. Obermaier 1931, back of base. Stamped Rosenthal underside of base. 16" H x 4 1/4" W x 5 1/4" D. 2nd item: Dorothea Danskin-Schievelbein (Germany, 1906-1963) designed procelain figure depicting a seated nude female. Signed Schievelbein with Rosenthal stamp, underside of figure's feet. 7" H x 4" W x 7 1/2" D. Both items German, early/mid 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Right thumb broken. 1/4" scuff, back of right left. 2nd item: Scuffs, largest 5/8", scattered on surface and underside of figure. [See more photos →]

1st-2nd items: Pair Chinese Famille Rose hexagonal form vases with allover figural enameled decoration. Both with fitted hardwood stands. 9 3/4" H. 19th century. 3rd item: Mottahedeh Blue Canton tea jar porcelain lamp, jar with base 17" H, 22" H overall, 20th century/Modern. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st & 2nd items: Overall very good condition with minor glaze flakes/chips (1/4" to 3/8" L) to some corners on shoulders. 3rd item: Excellent condition. In working order at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

Egyptian bronze and wood ibis sculpture, comprised of a cast bronze head, legs and feet all inserted into a wooden body and covered by gesso. 4 7/8" H x 6 1/2" L x 2 1/2" W. Egyptian late period, 750-30 BC. CONDITION: Patination to bronze. Losses and cracking to gesso. [See more photos →]

Navajo Eyedazzler rug, beige field with colors of red, black, grey, tan and natural and black border, spirit line to one corner. 62" x 43". Weaver: Alice Roye. 20th century. Purchased from Southwestern Arts, Taos, NM. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: A few small area of bleeding to one side, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Jasmin Joseph (Haiti, born 1923) oil on masonite depicting two chimpanzees and their baby before a giraffe in a jungle setting. Signed and dated "Jasmin Joseph – 1970" lower right. Housed in a contemporary orange frame. Sight – 35 3/4" H x 15 5/8" W. Framed – 37" H x 16 3/4" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Scattered scuffs and pencil marks, top left and right. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

M. Charles Rhinehart (Missouri, b. 1930) oil on board landscape depicting steep mountains and a small grove of trees, set against a cloudy sky, with sun breaking through near the center. Signed "M. Charles Rhinehart (copyright)" lower left. Housed in a silver-gilt molded wood frame. Sight – 11 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed – 19 3/8" H x 23 3/8" W. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Sevres gilt mounted covered porcelain garniture urns, having cobalt grounds with hand painted vignette decoration including cupids and young women on the obverse panels, and floral sprays on the reverse panels, gilt and enameled accents, pineapple finials on domed covers and mask handles, all on square bases. Underside of lid with underglaze gilt crossed L mark. 12" H. 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: One urn with lower body broken and glued near bronze mounting, partially hidden but visible from one exterior side and on inside base. Some glue residue visible. Scattered losses to gilt and enamel decoration. Some looseness to handles on each. One urn with slight tilt, making it appear slightly shorter. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese porcelain Famille Rose bowl having blue ground, the interior having enameled and gilt decoration including flowering trees, butterfly, flowers, fans, castanents and other Chinese symbols and the exterior with enameled floral spray decoration. 5" H x 16 1/4" dia. Mid-19th century. CONDITION: Some minor wear to interior, otherwise overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Miniature Chinese export silver tableau depicting a parade procession scene, including figures with musical instruments and weapons and two figures wearing dragon or foo dog costumes, all mounted onto a carved and pierced hardwood stand. Approx. 3 1/2" H x 10 " L x 2" W. Housed within a larger glass case with pierced carved hardwood base. 8" H x 12" L x 4 3/4" W. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian items during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. CONDITION: Some light oxidation to silver, wear to top of glass case. [See more photos →]

R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. sterling silver flatware, Rose Point pattern, 61 pieces, including 13 dinner knives (9" L), 9 with modern blades, 4 with New French blades), 6 individual flat butter spreaders, 11 teaspoons, 10 round soup spoons, 9 forks (7" L), 5 salad forks, 1 iced teaspoon, 1 sugar spoon, 1 serving spoon, 1 lemon fork, 1 pastry server and 1 carving set (8 3/4" & 10 1/4" L). 47.7 total weighable troy ounces. 61 pieces total. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 2 blades lose on dinner knives. 1 teaspoon with bent bowl. Serving spoon with fleabites in bowl. [See more photos →]

1st pair: Pair 14K white gold diamond and pearl stud earrings, each earring containing one brilliant round diamond weighing approximately 0.40 ct and one cultured pearl measuring approximately 7.3 mm. The diamonds are approximately I-J color and I clarity. 1/2" Ht earring. 2.6 grams total weight. 2nd pair: Pair 14K yellow gold three-stone diamond stud earrings, each containing three 0.10 ct round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately I-J color and SI clarity., total weight 0.60 ct. 1/4" W earring. 1.2 grams total weight. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st pair: Chip to girdle on one diamond. 2nd pair: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Vernacular dressing table attr. Kentucky, cherry and poplar, shaped backsplash over two glove drawers, rectangular top over single long drawer with round wood pulls, all on four turned legs. 37" H x 28" W x 20" D. Circa 1840. CONDITION: Scattered small edge losses and stains to top, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Primitive two-tiered hunt table, attributed to South Carolina. Pine and cypress, pegged construction; square top over a plain apron, four square tapered legs joined by an undertier. 43 1/2" H x 23 2/8" W x 22 3/4" D. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Losses to 1 side of top edge and to tier edges, wear and some staining. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) folk art paintings. 1st item: Paint and mud on board painting titled "Grandma Moses" depicting the bust of a woman. Signed "Jim Sudduth", top left. Marcia Weber/Art Objects, Inc. Montgomery, AL gallery label with title and artist name and museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 28 3/8" H x 21 7/8" W. Framed – 32 1/2" H x 26" W. 2nd item: Paint and mud on board painting depicting a man in a hat. Signed "Jimm…th", across lower edge. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 22 3/8" H x 12 7/8" W. Framed – 27 1/2" H x 17 3/4" W. Both items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Minute foxing spots scattered on surface of painting. 11" brown stain, right side of painting. 1/4" white paint mark, left side of painting. 2nd item: 12" H x 5/8" W natural age crack, left side of painting. Paint scuffs, largest 1/2", on surface of painting. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style horse with rider figurines, the riders with green glazed robes wearing conical hats atop ochre glazed horses with green glazed saddles and bridles, all on rectangular bases. 11 3/4" H x 9 1/4" L. Purchased in New York 5/24/1998 from A & J Gallery, purchase certificate of Antiquity states that this pair dates from the Ming Dynasty, 14th century. Certificate provided upon request. CONDITION: Scattered minor fleabites and losses to glaze throughout. Overall good condition, no major breaks or damage. [See more photos →]

Morgan Stinemetz (American/Tennessee,1886-1969) oil on canvas impressionst landscape, bird's eye view depicting a road lined with houses and trees. Signed and dated (1914) lower left. Housed in a green painted molded wood frame. 24" x 29" sight, 30" x 35" framed. Biography: Painter and illustrator Morgan Stinemetz was born in Washington, DC. He attended the Corcoran Art School, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under Thomas Anshutz, and the Art Students League in New York. He exhibited at least one oil on canvas landscape (and possibly also a painting of a sailboat) in the groundbreaking International Exhibition of Modern Art in 1913 at the Armory in New York (also known as "The Armory Show" ). During World War I, he designed "camoflauge" for US Navy ships. He went on to a career as a prominent illustrator, working for publications including Colliers, Good Housekeeping, Woman's Home Companion, Outdoor Life, and the Pictorial Review, for which he served as Art Director. Stinemetz became known especially as an illustrator of animals (in particular, Scottie dogs), and judged dog shows throughout the Eastern US and England. In 1939, he accepted a job as art editor for the Methodist Publishing House, which brought him to Nashville, Tennessee in 1941. There, he became a member of the Tennessee Art League. Stinemetz died in the Nashville area in 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Litchfield West, and survived by a son. (source: Morgan Stinemetz newspaper obituary, US Social Security Death Index, American Art Annual Vol. 10, 1913, "The Armory Show at 100" website, "Artist's Retreat" by Louise Davis for the Nashville Tennessean newspaper, Sept. 7, 1952). CONDITION: Some craquelure and light buckling to center and sky area, but no apparent paint losses or inpaint. Overall good condition. Some wear to frame. [See more photos →]

1st item: Tortoiseshell rectangular form tea caddy with brass inlay and escutcheon with monogram, top of rounded lid. Interior lid lined with purple velvet, two open compartments lined with silver paper. 5 1/4" H x 7 1/8" W x 4 1/2" D. European, 19th century. 2nd item: Pine rectangular form tea caddy with brass hardware. Interior lid lined with black velvet, two flat wooden lids with round knobs reveal open compartments. Includes business card for Antique Cache, The Manhattan Art and Antique Center, New York, with date information. 3 5/8" H x 6 1/2" W x 3 3/4" D. European, circa 1870. 3rd item: Crystal wine rinse glass with double spouts and thumbprint cut pattern. No maker's marks. Includes Vincent Lippe Collector Gallery tag with date information. 3 3/4" H x 5" W x 4 1/8" D. English, circa 1820. 4th item: Blown glass pitcher, no maker's marks. 8" H x 4 3/4" W x 6 1/4" D. European, 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Cracks, largest 3 5/8", surface of tea caddy. Significant losses to interior silver paper lining. 3/4" area of buckling to tortoiseshell, top left of tea caddy. Interior lids missing. Tarnish to escutcheon. 2nd item: Lock hardware missing. 2 1/4" break, top interior wooden compartment divider. Scratches, largest 1 1/4", surface of tea caddy. 3rd & 4th items: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Michaux, F. A. TRAVELS TO THE WESTWARD OF THE ALLEGANY MOUNTAINS, IN THE STATES OF OHIO, KENTUCKY, AND TENNESSEE, IN THE YEAR 1802, Containing accounts relative to the present state of agriculture, and the natural productions…. London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1805. Folded map present before title page. 96pp. This is the abridgment of the second English Edition. Book – 9" H x 5 7/8" W x 1/2" D. Map – 16" H x 13" W. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: 1/4 leather binding by Root, London (signed) with marbled paper boards in good condition with just some rubbing. Text has a few check marks and a few short underlinings in pencil. [See more photos →]

8 Sterling Silver goblets with bell shaped bowls, tapered stems and round feet, marked Alvin Sterling S249. 6 3/8" H, 31.23 oz troy combined weight. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Very good condition, no monograms. [See more photos →]

Three piece set of John Hardy ladies sterling and 18K jewelry including a lariat style necklace with deep blue stones (10" L), double link bracelet with deep blue stones (7 1/2" L) and companion earrings with post and French clip backs. All pieces marked with John Hardy monogram, 18K and .925. CONDITION: Post on one earring missing. [See more photos →]

Pair Royal Worcester porcelain birds, Woodpeckers, modeled by Dorothy Doughty, comprising a cock and hen, each painted in polychrome enamels, marked on bases. Ranging in size from 10 1/2" H to 11" H. Note: Each figure retains a fitted wooden shipping crate (14" H x 10 7/8" W x 9 1/2" D). 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition. No damage. [See more photos →]

Twenty-Five (25) late 19th and early 20th century political items, including 1 Theodore Roosevelt Button and 2 Taft Signing Pens, all from the collection of Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. 1st item: Theodore Roosevelt cast metal pin, comprised of a round button depicting Roosevelt in his military uniform against a gold ground, housed in a decorative frame with one red and one blue grosgrain ribbon. Label reading "The Whitehead and Hoag Company, Newark, N.J., U.S.A., Pat. April 14, 1896, July 21, 1896" en verso. 4" H x 1 1/2" W. 2nd item: Fountain Pen used by President William Howard Taft to sign bills at the close of the Sixty-First Congress. Includes typed note on stationery of the Office of the Commissioner, Department of the Interior, General Land Office, Washington, D.C., reading "February 26, 1913. Pen used by the President of the United States, Wm. H. Taft, March 4, 1909, in signing sundry bills at the close of the Sixty-first Congress, in the President's room at the Capitol, I being officially present as Commissioner of the General Land Office to pass upon bills affecting public land matters submitted to him for signature. The pen was handed to me by Major Archie Butt, who afterwards went down in the wreck of the Titanic". Signed "Fred Dennett". Pen – 7 5/8" L. Note – 6 3/4" H x 5" W. 3rd item: Fountain pen used by President William Howard Taft to sign a report of the Boundary Commissioners. Includes typed note on Office of the Commissioner, Department of the Interior, General Land Office, Washington, D.C., stationery reading "February 26, 1913. Pen used by the President of the United States, Wm. H. Taft, in affixing his signature and approving the report of the Boundary Commissioners, re-establishing the boundary line between Texas and New Mexico. Work in the field done under my jurisdiction as Commissioner of the General Land Office by United States Surveyors in 1911. Approved February 25th 1913". Signed "Fred Dennett". Pen – 8 1/2" L. Note – 5 3/4" H x 5" W. 4th item: Republican National Convention 1908 Alternate cast metal badge, comprised of hanger with the Capitol Building flanked by eagles and flags, left and right, above shield shaped medal with úALTERNATEî, top of the shield, with blue button reading, úNATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION CHICAGO JUNE 1908î, center. Ivory and red striped grosgrain ribbon included. Marked "The Greenduck Company Engravers, Chicago" with two pins en verso. 4 1/4" H x 2 3/4" W. 5th item: Vice President John Hays Hammond 1908 cast metal campaign badge, comprised of a hanger reading "Vice President", above decorative medallion a button depicting Hammond with "JOHN HAYS HAMMOND", lower center, surmounted by an eagle, with a red, white, and blue satin ribbon. Two pins en verso. Unmarked. 5" H x 2 3/8" W. 6th item: XX Congresso Internacional de Americanistas Rio de Janeiro Brasil 1875-1922 cast bronze medal, depicting a flower, obverse, and the profile of a crowned female surrounded by floral sprays with "XX", "C", "I", "A", reverse. 2 3/8" dia. 7th item: Second Inauguration of William McKinley cast bronze medal, depicting McKinley, obverse, and and image of the Capitol Building surrounded "William McKinley President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt-Vice President Mar. 4. 1901", reverse. 1 3/4" dia. 8th item: United States General Land Office 1912 cast bronze medal, depicting an eagle, obverse, with "CENTENNIAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE 1812-1912", reverse. 2" dia. 9th-25th items: Large collection of medals including two (2) Boy Scouts of America "Be Prepared" cast metal badges (2 " H x 1 1/2" W to 2 1/2" H x 2" W), two (2) West African Union cast metal items, one (1) pin, one (1) necklace pendant, (1 1/8" dia.), one (1) Theodore Roosevelt cast metal badge with uniform portrait (1 3/4" H x 1 1/2" W), and one (1) "Now is the Time to be a Camel" button, (7/8" dia.). Also included are four (4) President Warren G. Harding campaign buttons, (5/8" dia. to 7/8" dia.), two (2) Charles E. Hughes campaign buttons (1" dia.), one (1) President William Howard Taft campaign button (1/2" dia.), and one (1) military rank insignia pin (3/8" H x 1 1/2" W). All items late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Tarnish, areas of oxidation, ribbons frayed, surface of pin. 2nd item: Metal tip rusted, fountain pen. Heavy ink smudges, bleeding, surface of note. 3rd item: Metal tip rusted, fountain pen. Heavy ink smudges, bleeding, surface of note. 4th item: Tarnish, areas of oxidation, surface of badge. 5th item: Tarnish, tips of eagle wings bent, ribbon frayed, surface of badge. 6th-8th items: Overall good condition. 9th-25th items: Additional badges, pins, and buttons, in worn condition to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

"Map of the United States of America", by John Melish, 1815. From "The Traveller_s Directory through the United States" by John Melish. Copper plate engraving with hand colored outlines of the United States extending from the lower territories of Canada, including Quebec, top right, to the northern areas of Florida, including St. Augustine, lower center, depicting towns, roads, territory lines, names of territories, forts, rivers, bodies of water, and mountains. "Unexplored Country" notation, top left of Missouri Territory. Title, explanations, and scale of miles, lower right. Map surrounded by scale notations and triple line border. Image – 13 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. Framed – 18 1/2" H x 23 1/4" W. Early 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Areas of toning, largest 1", top left of sheet. Minute foxing spots, on surface of sheet. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Bowen, Emanuel: A Complete System of Geography. Being a Description of all the Countries, Islands, Cities, Chief Towns, Harbours, Lakes, and Rivers, Mountains, Mines, &c. of the Known World. Shewing the Situation, Extent, and Boundaries of the Several Empires, Kingdoms, Republics, Principalities, Provinces, &c. Their Climate, Soil, and Produce… and the Distance and Bearing of all the Principal Towns from one another. Including the most Material Revolutions and Changes that have happen'd in every state, Either by Conquest or Treaties ò London : William Innys, etc., 1747. VOLUME ONE ONLY. Folio. 16 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W x 3 1/2" D. Also includes engraving of Samuel Johnson L.L.D., after Sir. J. Reynolds, engraved by W. Holl, published by Longman and Company, London, 1814. 11" H x 8 1/2" W. Complete collation:engraving: [plate] The Solar System [plate] Circle of Winds and Artificial Sphere, [folding map] New & Accurate Map of all the Known World by Eman. Bowen [two page map] New & Accurate Chart of all the Known World by Eman. Bowen, All the following are úNew & Accurateî and two pages unless noted "one page" tipped in and all are by Bowen: [map] Europe, [map] Great Britain & Ireland, [map] South Britain or England & Wales, [map] Scotland or North Britain, [map] (one page) Ireland, [map] France (some damage), [map] Spain, [map] (one page) Portugal, [map] Netherlands or Low Countries (6î tears to map in gutter top and bottom), [map] Seven United Provinces (1 _ closed tear to border, not affecting map), [map] (one page) Germany, [map] (one page) South West part of Germany, [map] (one page) South East part of Germany, [map] (one page) North East part of Germany, [map] (one page) North West part of Germany, [map] (one page) Switzerland, [map] Savoy, Piemont, Montserrat, [map] (one page) Italy, [map] (one page) Northern Parts of Italy, [map] (one page) Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily, [map] (one page) Scandinavia (with a small map of Spitzbergen or Groenland Icelandò), [map] (one page) Denmark, [map] (one page) Sweden, [map] (one page) Moscovy, [map] Poland, Lithuania etc., [map] Hungary and Transilvania (1 _î by 1 _î chip from left border-not affecting map). Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Utilitarian 1/4 leather binding, leather rubbed, top and bottom of spine. Cracked hinges. Some foxing and very slight dampstaining. Volume one completely collated. 28 maps and two plates (see below for detail) Heavy foxing, water damage on Johnson Map/plate. [See more photos →]

Southern inlaid cherry Pembroke table, possibly Kentucky; rectangular top with two drop leaves over a skirt with line inlaid decoration having cut corners; four square tapered legs with line inlay ending in a sawtooth design at top and terminating in double bands of line and triangle over checkerboard inlay at feet. Circa 1810. 27 1/2" H x 37 1/2" W x 17 1/2" D. CONDITION: Some minor small losses to inlay on feet. Stains to top and some sun fading to center top board. Sewing bird scars to underside of table. [See more photos →]

1st item: Frosted crystal pelican paperweight on ovoid base. Etched "Lalique, France" with retail sticker underside of base. 2nd item: Frosted crystal elephant figurine. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 3rd item: Frosted crystal bird mounted to round ashtray. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 4th item: Frosted crystal deer paperweight on rectangular base. Etched "Lalique, France" front of base. "Made in France" and retail sticker underside of base. 5th item: Frosted cyrstal dragon figurine. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 6th item: "Leda and the Swan" frosted crystal figurine. Etched "Lalique, France" with "Crystal Lalique Paris" sticker underside of base. 7th item: Nude woman with flowers frosted crystal figurine on black glass base. Etched "Lalique, France" side of base. 8th-9th items: Two small crystal glasses with incised leaves on body and impressed geometic design filled with black paint underside of bases. Etched "R. Lalique France" underside of base. 10th item: Crystal triangular perfume bottle with Art Deco style female and frosted accents. Stamped "Brosse MMA 1986" underside of bottle. 11th item: Art Noveau bronze and frosted crystal candleholder with figure of female in the style of Lalique. Not etched. Ranging in size from 2 1/8" H x 3 3/4" W to 7 1/2" H x 2 1/4" W. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: Overall excellent condition. 3rd item: Slight wear underside of base. 4th-5th items: Overall excellent condition. 6th item: Overall excellent condition. Damage to Lalique sticker. 7th item: Minute abrasion to glass on woman's right buttock. Frosting worn on flowers. 10th item: Overall excellent condition. 11th item: Areas of tarnish on bronze holder. [See more photos →]

1st item: Classical style silver teapot with basket of flowers finial over an oval hinged lid and body, all having beaded edges, swan's neck spout. Monogrammed HAA June 12, 1832. Underside of foot shows hand hammering and is marked with Gorham lion-anchor-g hallmarks (lion facing right), additional unidentified psuedohallmark, and incuse mark "Sterling". 10"H. 40.74 oz troy. 2nd item: American coin silver sugar bowl, round form with acorn finial and ovulo stamped banding at rim, two narrow C scroll side handles (later additions or replacements), on a raised round foot ring. Marked L & B in rectangle (unattributed). 9"H. 17.94 oz troy. CONDITION: 1st item: Excellent condition. 2nd item: Repairs and dents to lid, handles are additions or replacements. [See more photos →]

C. Robbins Percussion derringer, .40 Caliber. Breech plug marked, "DERINGER". Lock plate marked, "C. ROBBINS". Walnut stocks with checkered grip, iron frame with nickel silver fore-end cap, escutcheons, and oval plaque on back strap. Octagonal barrel, low fixed sights. Hammer, lock plate, trigger guard, and breech plug engraved with foliate designs. Includes ramrod, possibly a replacement. Barrel length – 4 5/8". Overall length – 8 1/2". American, mid 19th century. CONDITION: Action is good. 1" crack from the left escutcheon to the back of the fore-end cap. [See more photos →]

1st item: Framed Andrew Johnson paper ephemera including two cut signatures, one signed "Andrew Johnson U.S.S.", one signed "Andrew Johnson Greeneville, Tenn.", an engraving of Johnson as President by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, circa 1875, and a public document heading given to the viewers of Johnson's funeral in Greeneville. Information about items and provenance inscribed en verso. Sight – 11 1/2" H x 17 5/8" W. Framed – 13 5/8" H x 19 3/4" W. 2nd item: Framed copy of "The Homestead Bill. Speech of Hon. Andrew Johnson of Tennessee" in the Senate of the United States, May 26, 1858. Document – 9 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W. Sight – 13 3/8" H x 10 1/2" W. Framed – 16 1/4" H x 13 1/8" W. 3rd item: Sevres style porcelain double handled fluted vase, pink ground with central decoration depicting the French countryside with gilt trim. Numbered "19" and inscribed "Estate of Andrew Johnson" on base. 7 5/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 4 1/8" D. French, mid 19th century. 4th item: Framed postcard titled the "Monument Erected over the grave of Ex-President Andrew Johnson. Greeneville, Tenn", circa 1906. Inscription below image from a daughter writing to her mother with her plans to spend Christmas in Greeneville. Postcard – 5 3/8" H x 3 3/8" W. Sight – 6 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W. Framed – 8 5/8" H x 6 3/4" W. 5th item: Brochure titled "1808 – Our Tailor President – 1875 Andrew Johnson 1865 – Seventeenth President of the United States – 1869". Paper bound, 15 pages with photographs depicting people and places significant to Johnson. 7" H x 4 3/4" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Minute foxing spots, toning, some dampstaining to paper on one of the autographs, tears, on paper ephemera. Not examined out of frame. 2nd item: Foxing spots, largest 1", on surface of document. Not examined out of frame. 3rd item: Light wear and some small marks to body of vase. 4th item: Minute foxing spots, water damage, scuffs, on postcard. Not examined out of frame. 5th item: Toning on top and lower edges of paper. [See more photos →]

Paul Lauritz (Norway/California, 1889-1975) oil on board painting titled "Near Phoenix Arizona" depicting a desert landscape. Signed lower left. Titled and signed with his Los Angeles address en verso. Housed in an American 20th century style frame. Sight – 5 3/8" H x 7 1/2" W. Framed – 13" H x 15" W. Early/mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): Lauritz was born in Norway and was primarily self taught. He moved to Alaska in 1912 to search (unsuccessfully) for gold, and eventually made his way to California, where he opened a studio. He taught at the Chouinard School of Art and the Otis Art Institute. He served as president of the California Art Club for two years and was a member of the Painters and Sculptors Club, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Commission, the Laguna Beach Art Association, the Royal Society of Art in England, and the Salmagundi Club in New York. Provenance: Purchased by Louise Lutz Holloway, daughter of the Knoxville painter Adelia Armstrong Lutz, by descent to present owner. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee decorated stoneware jug, attributed to Charles Frederick Decker (1832-1914) of Keystone Pottery, Washington County, TN. Cobalt decorated flower of several petals, double incised lines on upper shoulder, and cobalt decoration on top and base of the pulled handle. 11 1/2" H. 19th century. Biography (Courtesy of Carole Wahler): Charles Frederick Decker was born in Germany in 1832. He arrived in Philadelphia in his late teens. Oral tradition suggests he worked at the Remmey Pottery before establishing his Keystone pottery there at the age of 25. He moved his family to Delaware for a few years and then back to Philadelphia. After 1869, Decker moved to Virginia, six miles north of Abingdon. The pottery he operated there was located on land owned by a man named Mallicote (Mallicoat). In 1872, he established his pottery in the Nolichucky River Valley near present day Johnson City, Tennessee. For a year or so he operated in both Virginia and Tennessee. He was one of a number of potters who settled in the region during the early years of Reconstruction. He named his Chucky Valley pottery the same name that he had used in Pennsylvania, Keystone Pottery. His pottery was marketed not only in East Tennessee, but also in North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Concentric Millefiori with striped carpet ground and star cane in center. Labeled 1968. 2nd item: Flowered Millefiori with striped carpet ground. Signature cane 1968. Both etched "Baccarat, France". 3" – 3 1/2" W. CONDITION: Both in excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

Ernest "Popeye" Reed (Ohio, 1919-1985) sandstone folk art carved bust of a woman. Unsigned. 21" 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. 89.1 lbs. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Abrasions, largest 1", surface of carving. Scuffs, largest 1/2", surface of carving. [See more photos →]

1st item: THE TRAVELLER'S DIRECTORY THROUGH THE UNITED STATES by John Melish, published by T. H. Palmer, Philadelphia, 5th edition, 134 pages with fold out map, tables, and smaller maps, 1819. Brown and red leather and card board bound book with title in gilt gold lettering on spine. Includes "Map of the United States of America" fold out by John Melish. Copper plate engraving with hand colored outlines of the United States extending from the lower territories of Canada, including Quebec, top right, to Florida, including West Key, depicting towns, roads, territory lines, names of territories, forts, rivers, bodies of water, and mountains. Title, explanations, and scale of miles, lower right. Map surrounded by scale notations and triple line border. Inscribed "Peter Brown's Book Knoseville [sic] January 20th 1820" back page, numerous illegible inscriptions and mathematical calculations, front, back, and some interior pages. Book – 6 1/4" H x 4 1/8" W x 1/2" D. Map Image – 13 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. Map Sheet – 16 1/8" H x 18 1/4" W. 2nd item: AN ACCOMPANIMENT TO MITCHELL'S REFERENCE AND DISTANCE MAP OF THE UNITED STATES, published by Mitchell and Hinman, Philadelphia, 324 pages with map descriptions and indexes, 1835. Marbled paper over card board and brown leather bound book with gilt gold lettering on spine. Blue Mitchell and Hinman label inside of front cover. 8 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W x 1 1/8" D. 3rd item: SCHOOL ATLAS TO CUMMINGS' ANCIENT AND MODERN GEOGRAPHY IMPROVED, published by Cushing and Jewett, Baltimore, 11 pages with colored maps and tables, 1826. Card stock bound book. 11 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W. All items early/mid 19th century. Provenance: acquired from the estate of Harry Brown of Western Greene County, Tennessee. According to family history, Brown's ancestor immigrated from Scotland to Greene County via Ohio (using the Melish Traveller's Directory to find his way) and established a pottery making molds for the iron industry in Greene County. (See other family related lots 570 and 234). CONDITION: 1st item: Worn condition. Heavy foxing and water damage on pages. Foxing spots, largest 2" area lower right, on surface of map. 1 1/2" tear, lower right edge of map. 2nd item: Worn condition. Marbled paper peeling from front and back covers. Heavy foxing and water damage on pages. 3rd item: Worn condition. Heavy foxing and water damage on pages. Lower corners of pages torn and damaged. 2 1/2" section missing on "The World" map, lower center. [See more photos →]

Mary Tillman Smith (Mississippi, 1904-1994) house paint on plywood folk art painting depicting a figure in blue. Signed en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 22 3/4" H x 22 7/8" W. Framed – 27 3/4" H x 27 5/8" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1/4" abrasion, middle left of plywood. [See more photos →]

Two scarce Southern books. Item 1: Williams, A. J. Confederate History of Polk Co, Tenn. 1860-1866 "The Confederate County of East Tennessee". Nashville: McQuiddy Printing Co. 1923. 32 page pamphlet. 7 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 1/8" D. Item 2: Lester, J. C. and D. L. Wilson. Ku Klux Klan, Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment. Nashville: Wheeler, Osborn & Duckworth. 1884. 117 pp. 5 7/8" H x 4" W x 3/4" D. CONDITION: Item 1: Pamphlet has two holes punched in it near spine not affecting the text, some wear and a few instances of ink underlining to names of interest. Item 2: Fragile book has edgewear, some chipping and loss and dampstaining to front cover, and a 2-3 inch closed tear to front flap. [See more photos →]

Remington Double Derringer, Type II, Model 3, .41 RF (Rimfire) Cartridge. Barrels marked, "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.". Mother-of-pearl stocks, metal frame, round barrels. Standard sights. Includes leather tooled belt holster and two rounds of ammo. Barrel length – 3". Overall length – 5". Holster – 6" H x 3" W x 2" D. American, early 20th century. CONDITION: Short nickel finish. Blue screw, hammer, trigger, ejector, and lever. Hinges intact. Excellent action. [See more photos →]

Two 1926 $2.50 American Sesquicentennial gold coins, .900 fineness, reeded edge, designer John R. Sinnock, 18 mm, not graded. These coins were struck to commemorate America's 150th year as a nation. 8.4 grams together. CONDITION: Uncirculated. [See more photos →]

American molded gilt copper weathervane modeled as an eagle with outstretched wings poised on a ball atop a directional arrow. Mounted to a wooden cross-beamed base. Ornament makes a complete 360 degree rotation on base. Ornament – 19" H x 27" W x 27" D. Base – 3" H x 11 1/2" W x 11 1/2" D. Overall – 22" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Exhibits expected oxidation and some wear; a couple of tips to arrow are bent. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese royal blue porcelain vase with gilt decoration, base with blue double concentric circle mark. 8" H x 3 1/2" W. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain vase, bottle form with flaring rim and mirror black glaze vase. Fitted with conforming hardwood stand. 14 1/2" H. 3rd item: A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf or ox-blood red brush washer with crackle glaze interior. 3 1/4" H x 5 1/2" dia. All items 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Very good condition, minor wear to gilt. 2nd item: Base drilled. 3rd item: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Native American Cherokee Indian double weave river cane low basket with walnut and bloodroot dyed weavers made by Rowena Bradley. Retains the original Qualla Arts & Crafts tag. 3 1/2" H x 7" W. 20th century. 2nd item: Cherokee Indian double weave rivercane low basket with walnut dyed weavers. 3 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Wilson County, Tennessee Sheraton storage chest resembling a sugar chest form. Poplar with red wash. One board hinged top with molded edge, nailed construction with interior post securing nails, one drawer with wooden pulls and turned legs. 33 3/4" H x 36" W x 17 1/2" D. Circa 1840-50. CONDITION: Spikes to base of legs worn with possible height loss, later added castors. Hinges reset or replaced. Overall general surface wear. [See more photos →]

Morton Kaish (New York/New Jersey, born 1927) gouache on paper depicting a seated woman in a garden setting. Signed "M. Kaish" lower right. Staempfli Gallery, Inc., New York, NY, gallery label en verso. Housed in a gold metal frame. Sight – 16 3/4" H x 20" W. Framed – 21 1/2" H x 24 3/4" W. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Oleg Arevikovic Avakimjan (Russia, born 1949) oil on linen painting titled "Das Bauernhaus" (The Farmhouse). Depicts a large bush of purple, pink, and white flowers before a picket fence with two houses, one with a blue sign reading "10", left background. Signed and dated "81" lower right. Housed in a contemporary frame. Sight – 25 5/8" H x 28" W. Framed – 29 1/4" H x 31 3/4" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. Purchased from the Galerie Otto l'Atelier, Lobkowitzplatz, Vienna, Austria, 1994. According to information provided by the gallery, Oleg Avakimjan was born in 1949 in Piatigorsk to a family of artists. In 1972 he graduated from Rostov art college, and from 1980 he was a member of the Grecov studio in Moscow. He has participated in many exhibitions in Russia and abroad. Alternate spellings Avakimian, Avakimyan, Arzvikotich . CONDITION: Buckling to canvas, top right corner. Paint flakes, largest 1/8", lower right edge of canvas. 1 1/4" area of damage, middle left side of canvas. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Eaton, John Henry and John Reid. THE LIFE OF ANDREW JACKSON, MAJOR GENERAL IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES: COMPRISING A HISTORY OF THE WAR IN THE SOUTH, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CREEK CAMPAIGN, TO THE TERMINATION OF HOSTILITIES BEFORE NEW ORLEANS. Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son, 1817. 425 pp. Three sketches/maps present. 8 3/4" H x 5 5/8" W x 1 5/8" D. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Bound in leather: contemporary boards rebacked with new leather in 20th century. Label may be contemporary. Text complete and in good condition. Sketch of Battle of Talladega in very good condition with just a little toning and two closed tears 1/2" not affecting border and small tear near hinge barely affecting border. Map of The Battle of the Horseshoe has 1" closed tear affecting the map slightly and another tear at the hinge with some tape residue on rear(see image). Sketch of Attack on British Army has extensive tear from hinge, with much tape damage (residue) and other offsetting. (see image). [See more photos →]

Group of early metalware. Includes seven (7) brass candlesticks: three with large round bases, two with mid-drip pans, one chamberstick, and one with plain molded base. Three have "economy" hole in sockets. Candlesticks range in size from 2 3/8" H x 4" W x 6" D to 11 1/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 5 1/4" D and are date from the 17th to early 18th centuries. Pair of brass candle wick trimmers and a small figural bronze snuffer included. Also included are two horse brasses, one with landscape design marked Salisbury and the other with lion decoration. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Candlesticks exhibit wear to be expected from age. Areas of oxidation surface of some candlesticks. One large base candlestick with repair to base edge, visible from underside. One with solder repair to center. [See more photos →]

1st item: Color lithograph advertisement poster featuring Carter the Great titled "Carter Beats the Devil" depicting the magician in a turban holding up a winning hand of cards with which he will beat the Devil at poker. Lithographer: The Otis Lithograph Company, Cleveland. Housed in a wooden frame. Sight – 20 1/4" H x 13 5/8" W. Framed – 27" H x 20" W. 2nd item: Color lithograph advertisement poster featuring Carter the Great titled "The World's Weird Wonderful Wizard" depicting the magician's profile wearing a turban and holding a crystal ball with bats, devils, ghoulish creatures, and cards falling towards it. Lithographer: The Otis Lithograph Company, Cleveland. Housed in a wooden frame. Sight – 20 1/4" H x 13 5/8" W. Framed – 27" H x 20" W. Both items circa 1926. CONDITION: 1st item: Two black scuffs, largest 3/8", lower right. 1/2" paper wrinkle lower right. Not examined out of frame. 2nd item: 1/2" red mark, middle of left edge. Two black scuffs, largest 1/2", left and right lower edge. [See more photos →]

Sterling silver tea pot, round lobed form with repousse leaf and floral spray decoration and opposing eagle over cartouche reserves, rings at elongated neck, floral finial and four floral form feet. Marks on base for Edward Power, working Dublin 1818-1834, Dublin, date mark for 1830. Additional corresponding duty mark to underside of lid. 10" H x 12" W x 7 1/2" D, 35.85 oz troy. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Rubbing and apparent replating to bottom suggests marks might be later additions. A few minor shallow dents and scratches. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold Elgin National Watch Co., USA, 17 jewels hunting case watch, outside case with impressed floral and leaf swags and one cartouche and impressed swirl pattern rim, #249186 with dust cover. White enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minutes track, red outer Arabic numeral five interval markers, sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, blue spade hands, works #10442457. 2-1/16 " overall diameter. 94 grams total weight. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Watch not in working condition. Crystal is damaged with several spider line cracks and enamel on dial with 2 line cracks between Roman numerals I and II. [See more photos →]

Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) stone folk art carving of a crouching frog. Unsigned. 8" H x 16 1/2" W x 16 1/4" D. 74.6 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Abrasions, largest 1 3/4", surface of carving. [See more photos →]

1st item: Bellamy style American carved and gilt painted wooden eagle, depicted with outstretched wings above a red, white and blue painted shield with a red, white and blue painted banner reading "DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP". 10 1/4" H X 28 1/4" W. 2nd item: Carved and painted Folk Art plaque depicting two eagles atop a red, white and blue swag. Early 20th century. 3rd item: A red, white and blue US Shield photo frame with conforming plywood backing and President Harry Truman photo, 11 5/8" H x 12" W. 20th century. 4th item: Carved Folk Art eagle and shield, depicted in the manner of the US Navy emblem. 18 1/4" H x 17 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Loudon, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition with very minor wear. 2nd item: Some slight losses/wear to back. Craquelure to paint. 3th & 4th items: Overall good condition with minor wear. [See more photos →]

Stephen George Maniatty (Massachusetts/Connecticut, 1910-1984) oil on canvas still life painting depicting an overflowing blue vase of white and yellow flowers. Signed "S. G. Maniatty" lower right. Black marker en verso of frame reading "E. Tippo 1965 Old Deerfield, Mass.". Housed in a painted wood frame. Sight – 23 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed – 30 3/4" H x 26 3/4" W. American, mid 20th century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

3 contemporary art pottery bowls by Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922-2011), slip glazed stoneware, each of round form with impressed signature on bottom. Bowls measure 5" diameter, 8" diameter (low bowl), and 8 1/2" diameter (with drip glaze). Lot includes 2 original catalogs with price lists from Perimeter Gallery, Chicago, circa 1990s. CONDITION: All pieces excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004 ) oil on canvas, still life with Greek comedy and drama theater masks, fruit, and vase of flowers. Signed and dated verso "Ridley '91". Article on the artist is taped to back. 20" x 16", unframed. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University, and went on to become the first African American to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), and where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley taught at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last and best known works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library, Nashville, Tennessee. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Group of Japanese Items, all late 19th century. 1st-5th items: 5 wooden and bone carved Netsuke, incuding turtle, frog and manju form. 4 signed. 1-3/4" to 2" L. 6th item: Embroidered tabakoire or purse with dragon clasp and clasp backing with wave designs. A disc with enameled dragon attaches to purse with 12 chains, 3-3/4" x 5-4/5" plus 2-1/8" dia disc. 7th-9th items: Mother of pearl plaque, carnelian carved bird plaque, button resembling agate, ranging in size 1 1/4" x 2 3/4" W. 10th item: Satsuma round covered box, 2-1/2" dia. CONDITION: Turtle netsuke has been repaired. Some loss of enamel decoration to disc on embrodered purs and wear to left lower corner of purse. Satsuma box has wear to interior decoration. [See more photos →]

Ladies 14K yellow gold and diamond bracelet watch with snap-back watch cover, cream rectangular face with applied geometric hour chapters, 17 jewels Swiss works by M&W Ullmann, case # 2790465, 6-7/8" L x 5/8" W with safety clasp. 42.2 grams total. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Works not running. Two small crimps in bracelet edge near watch area. [See more photos →]

2 Paul Ysart paperweights.1st item: Yellow striped flower with millefiori center over a red and white latticino ground. Signature cane "PY" at stem. Retains original sticker. 3" dia. 2nd item: Paul Ysart lampwork paperweight with purple floral bouquet over a stave basket and white latticino ground. "PY" signature cane at base of stem. Retains original sticker. 3" dia. CONDITION: All excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Burlon B. Craig (North Carolina, 1914-2002) folk art pottery face jug double handled form with green alkaline glaze. Face having bulging eyes, beard, mustache, ears, and open mouth with porcelain teeth. Stamped on the bottom "B.B Craig Vale N.C." and "BBC" on top rear. 16 1/2" H x 11" W. 12.2 lbs. Mid/late 20th century. CONDITION: Minor firing flaw on left side of face. Repaired break to left handle. [See more photos →]

1st item: Porcelain figurine of two swans in rust fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents. 2nd item: Porcelain figurine of a foo dog in rust fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents resting on a white pillar with blue and green designs. 3rd item: Porcelain figurine of a pelican in pink fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents. 4th item: Porcelain figurine of a reclining ram in blue fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents. 5th item: Porcelain figurine of a swan with an egg in blue fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents. 6th item: Porcelain figurine of a seahorse in blue fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents poised on a white and pink shell. 7th item: Porcelain figurine of an upright rabbit in blue fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents. 8th item: Porcelain figurine of an elephant in blue fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents poised on a red and gold ball. 9th item: Porcelain figurine of a frog in green fishnet pattern with 24K gold accents resting on a light blue leaf with black lines. 10th item: Porcelain figurine of a small white and blue dot rabbit with 24K gold accents on a green leaf. 11th item: Porcelain white and green dot rabbit mounted to trinket box with green floral sprays and 24K gold accents. 12th item: Porcelain white and blue dot rabbit mounted to trinket box with blue, red, and green floral sprays, red line and 24K gold accents. 13th item: Porcelain white kitten with blue bow mounted to trinket box with blue, red, and green floral sprays, red line and 24K gold accents. All pieces with blue Herend marks to the underside. Ranging in size from 2" H x 2" W to 7 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. All 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: All items excellent condition with the following exceptions: 9th item: Minute scratch on gold accent of frog's right hand. 10th item: Minute scuffs on body of rabbit. 13th item: Minute red paint mark on surface of box. [See more photos →]

1st item: French inlaid oval side table, mixed woods, parquetry top, gilt bronze bow ormolu, band inlaid tapered legs, all ending in fitted bronze block supports. No maker's mark. 30" H x 29 3/4" W x 20" D. French, early 20th century. 2nd item: Stained mahogany pedestal, square top with exposed joints, molded supports, tapered pedestal with applied decoration, square base with block feet. No maker's mark. 36 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W x 14 1/2" D. American, early 20th c. 3rd item: Burlwood inlaid octagonal small table or stand, top with geometric inlaid burlwood, satinwood and rosewood pattern with mother-of-pearl dot highlights, tapered pedestal footed base. No maker's mark. 20 1/2" H x 18" dia., American, mid-20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All in good condition with minor surface wear. [See more photos →]

Mary Tillman Smith (Mississippi, 1904-1994) oil on tin folk art painting in shades of yellow, red, and black. Unsigned. Mounted on a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 36 3/4" H x 26 3/8" W. Framed – 45 1/2" H x 35 5/8" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Minute scratches, scattered on surface of painting. [See more photos →]

Robert Birdwell (Tennessee, 20th century) mixed media on canvas abstract painting titled "Guitar Player (Beggar)". Dated and signed "62 Birdwell" lower right. Titled, signed, and dated en verso. Includes "Knoxville Artists: Robert Birdwell, Richard Clarke, C. Kermit Ewing, Joanna Higgs, Walter H. Stevens, Carl Sublett" by Dale G. Cleaver catalog for a 1960 exhibition featuring the artists. Robert Birdwell title page inscribed by the artist reads "In spite of my discouraging remarks you are still making progress Robert Birdwell". Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 29 5/9" H x 17 3/4" W. Framed – 36 3/4" H x 24 3/4" W. Note – This painting was featured in a Six Knoxville Artists show at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture in 1962. Biography (courtesy of Stephen Wicks, Curator – Knoxville Museum of Art): Birdwell was among the early Abstract Expressionist painters in East Tennessee, along with Buck Ewing, Carl Sublett, and Walter Stevens. While Sublett and Stevens found their primary inspiration along the Maine coastline, Birdwell often drew inspiration from urban settings. Together they produced what are likely the first abstract paintings in Tennessee and helped establish a foothold for modern art in the region. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Water damage, top and lower right corners (not on inscription). [See more photos →]

Carl Sublett (Tennessee, 1919-2008) watercolor titled "Window", depicting the dark exterior wall of a house with a window and a lit interior beyond. Signed "C Sublett" lower right. Housed in a wooden frame. Sight – 14" H x 19 3/4" W. Framed – 15 3/4" H x 21 3/4" W. Mid/late 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

George Cherepov (American, 1909-1987) oil on canvas impressionist style autumn landscape painting, depicting a lake surrounded by trees with changing leaves. Signed lower right "G Cherepov". Circa 1940s. Giltwood and molded composition frame with decorative corners. 30" x 35" sight, 36" x 41" framed. Biography: George Cherepov was born in Lithuania and studied in Central Europe before immigrating to the United States in the 1950s. He settled in Connecticut and became known for his seasonal landscapes. Cherepov was a member of Grand Central Art Galleries, Allied Artists of America, American Artists Professional League, the Southern Vermont Art Association, and the Hudson Valley Art Association. CONDITION: Scattered flaking up to 1/4", mainly across center section; 6" scratch to upper central sky area, slackness to canvas upper right quadrant. Frame has several gilding losses to edge, up to 3" L. [See more photos →]

Laszlo Demgen (Hungarian, 1864-1929) oil on canvas genre scene depicting a priest with carafe of wine atop a horse in a courtyard along with a male figure playing a violin and a figure in building window and a female figure in the doorway in the background. Signed lower right "Dengen", partially obscured by overpaint. Plaque fixed to frame reads "Laszlo Demgen 1892". Housed in a period carved gilt frame. Sight – 22 3/8" H x 28" W. Framed – 31" H x 36 3/4" W. CONDITION: Tenting, flaking and inpainting to lower margin, approximately 3" D x 28" W, paint loss tip of lower right corner. [See more photos →]

1st item: Edward VIII Art Deco style sterling silver trophy cup with round body, two side handles and long tapering stem, beaded round foot, 7" H, marks for Birmingham, 1936-1937, maker's mark beginning with M is obscured. No inscription to exterior, but stamped on interior of foot "Field and Son Silversmiths Anniversary / 6377 1 3/4". 2nd item: Sterling trophy cup with elonged round body on a short tapering stem, round foot, two long handles, 7 3/4" H, marks for London, HW & Co. Ltd., 1913-1914. No inscription. English registry number stamped on interior of foot. 3rd item: Small sterling goblet with plain molded rim and foot ring, marked for AT & Sn, London, 1956-1957, 4 3/4" H. No monograms or inscriptions. Combined weight 29.3 oz troy. CONDITION: All items very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Cotton pieced and appliqued quilt, four pointed or variable star pattern comprised of five rows of stars in colors of black, white and red calico with tan calico backing. Tag attached to quilt reads "…Made in Warren County [TN] early 1900's". 77" H x 72" W. 2nd item: Cotton appliqued quilt, eight pointed star in colors of red, green, and tan on a white ground with red border and off white backing. 80 1/2" H x 65 1/2" W. 3rd item: Calico and cotton appliqued quilt, New York Beauty pattern, interspersed with blocks of eight pointed stars in colors of pink and green calico on a white ground, with white border and off white backing. 78" H x 69 1/2" W. All items early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Stains, largest 4 1/2", scattered on surface of quilt. Overall toning, stains, largest 2", en verso. 2nd item: Brown stains, largest 2", scattered on surface of quilt. Overall toning, brown stains, largest 1/2", en verso. 3rd item: Areas of fading, scattered on surface of quilt. Light brown stains, largest 1", scattered on surface of quilt. Tears, largest 3/4", scattered on surface of quilt. Overall toning, minute tears, brown stains, largest 1", en verso. [See more photos →]

Model 1850 Solengen Staff & Field sword, the guard with American spread-winged eagle over cutout letters "U S", sharkskin and wire wrapped handle and engraved blade. Reverse ricasso stamped úW. WALSCHEID / SOLINGENî and obverse stamped "PROVED" within a circle. Scabbard includes a leather carrying strap. Blade measures – 32 3/4" L. Overall length – 39 3/4". CONDITION: Losses to sharkskin handle. Pitting and some oxidation to upper section of blade. Oxidation and general wear to scabbard. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Civil War era documents, including a Tennessee 1865 Franchise Act broadside, Civil War Surgeon letter from Nashville, and an 1858 slavery related pamphlet. 1st item: Broadside copy of "An Act to Limit the Elective Franchise", William Heiskell, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Samuel Ramsey Rodgers, Speaker of the Tennessee Senate, passed June 5th, 1865. The act barred ex-Confederates from voting for 15 years, with ex-Confederates defined under Section II as "all persons who are or shall have been civil or diplomatic officers or agents of the so-called Confederate States of America, or who have left judicial stations under the United States or the States of Tennessee, to aid in any way in the existing or recent rebellion against the authority of the United States, or who have been military or naval officers of the so-called Confederate States above the rank of Captain in the army of Lieutenant in the navy, or who have left seats in the United States Congress, or seats in the Legislature of the State of Tennessee to aid said rebellion, or have resigned commissions in the army or navy of the United States and afterwards have voluntarily given aid to said rebellion, or persons who have engaged in any way in treating otherwise than lawfully as prisoners of war persons found in United States service as officers, soldiers, seamen, or in other capacities, or persons who have been or are absentees from the United States for the purpose of aiding the rebellion, or persons who held pretended offices under the government of States in insurrection against the United States, or persons who left their homes within jurisdiction and protection of the United States, or fled before the approach of the National forces and passed beyond the Federal military lines into the so-called Confederate States for the purpose of aiding the rebellion, shall be denied and refused the privilege of the elective franchise in this States, for the term of fifteen years, from and after the passage of this act". Housed in a plastic sleeve. 2nd item: Civil War era letter written by Doctor John G. Brown, a Surgeon in the 4th Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, Union Army, written from Head quarters Detach…Edgefield [East Nashville] TN and dated Feb 1st 1865 and addressed to his brothers Charles and William Brown. He writes "Dear brothers, I take this opportunity of writing to you to let you know where I am and how I am…I have only a small detachment of men here of sick and convalescent. The main part of the regiment is at East Port Miss. where our front is at the present. How long I will remain here I do not know [I] have been expecting orders to join the regiment any day. I have not been able to learn anything very definite from upper echelon since General Burnbridge's expedition though from what I am able to guess the Rebels have no regular force nearer than Bristol our front is at Strawberry Plains and the country between is infested with scouting parties and guerrillas killing a good many of the citizens at there [sic] homes…I recon [sic] the Copperheads have all gone into their holes not to return since they see the people have sustained Lincoln and the War. I hope he puts a collar around there [sic] necks before long and bring[s] [them] into the Army…I do not know but think a rigorous campaign with Sherman's destruction of South Carolina will make the Rebels willing to make peace at any terms if they do not they will not only lose their Negros [sic] but their lands and lives for the government is determined to conquer if it become necessary exterminate every rebel in the land…". Housed in a plastic sleeve with typed transcription. 3rd item: Slavery related Pamphlet, "The Kansas Question", Speech of Hon. Thomas S. Bocock of Virginia, House of Representatives, March 8, 1858. Speaking out against the refusal to admit Kansas into the Union under the Lecompton Constitution, the second constitution drafted for Kansas Territory that permitted slavery, excluded free African Americans from living in Kansas, and allowed only male citizens of the United States to vote, Bocock states "I do not know what will be the effect of a refusal to admit Kansas under the Lecompton constitution. I am not authorized to speak the views of Virginia…But I will say this… although hand join in hand to prevent, the destiny of Virginia, for once and for all, for now and forever, is indissolubly united with that of her sister States of the South". Housed in a plastic sleeve. American, mid 19th century. Provenance: all acquired from the estate of Harry Brown of Western Greene County, Tennessee. See other related lots to the Brown family, lots 539 and 570. CONDITION: 1st item: Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of sheet. Toning lines along sheet creases. Paper tears, largest 3/4", edges of sheet. 2nd item: Areas of toning, largest 3 1/2", surface of sheet. Paper tears, largest 1 3/4", creases and edges of sheet. 3rd item: Areas of water damage, largest 4 1/2", surface of sheet. Areas of insect damage, largest 1 1/8", surface of sheet. 7 1/2" tear along paper crease. [See more photos →]

William and Mary oak drop-leaf gate-leg dining table, two-board top with three-board oval leaves, baluster turned legs with molded stretchers, two drawers with shiplapped (plain mitered) joints, one with brass knob and the other with turned wooden knob. 28 1/2" H x 59 1/2" W x 24" D plus 24 1/2" W each leaf. English, late 17th to early 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Some minor warping to boards. Boards with old butterfly joint repairs underneath. Screws replaced. Iron straps reinforcing boards. Both drawer bottoms likely replaced. Scattered surface stains and abrasions. Small losses to some feet. Old surface on legs. [See more photos →]

Companion pair of Asian figural cloisonne containers depicting ducks having enamel with gilt silver metal bodies, inset stones in wings, enamel colors of red, yellow, greens and blues and blue enamel interiors, Late 19th/ Early 20th century. 3-3/4" H x 3" W x 6" L. Wooden curved footed stand is included. 2" H x 12" W x 3-1/4" D, 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Minor wear to enamel. [See more photos →]

1st item: Double strand bracelet of 14K yellow gold fluted beads with 11 mm green jade beads, and pink coral beads, with two brushed 14K gold spacers and a brushed 14K gold and carved coral rose clasp. 7-1/2" L x 7/8" W. 58.6 grams total. 2nd-3rd items: Two pink coral bead necklaces with 14K yellow gold and coral clasps, 13/16" diameter. One necklace with 11.5 mm to 12.5 mm round coral beads, 15-1/2" L and other necklace with 10 mm to 10.4 mm round coral beads, 14-3/4" L. 137.2 grams total two necklaces. Two extra beads included plus 13 loose 8 mm white polished stone beads. 4th item: Long lapis bead necklace of 10 mm to 10.2 mm round beads alternating with 14K yellow gold (tested) rondels and tube shaped lapis clasp (1-1/4" L) with two carved figurals and 18K (marked 750) hooks. 32-3/4" overall length. 135.4 grams. 5th item: Green jade bead necklace with 14K yellow gold brushed and bright finish tube clasp (marked 585, 5/8" L) with round jade beads measuring 11.6 mm to 11.8 mm, 14-3/4" L overall, one additional loose jade bead included. 78 grams. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface scratches on back of clasps. [See more photos →]

1st item: Color lithograph advertising poster featuring the three quarter view portrait of the magician Grover G. George, known as "George – The Supreme Master of Magic", against the night sky with a full moon, bats, owls, and red devils, titled "Triumphant American Tour". Lithographer: The Otis Lithograph Company, Cleveland. Housed in a black metal frame. Sight – 40 1/4" H x 26" W. Framed – 41" H x 27 1/4" W. 2nd item: Color lithograph advertising poster featuring the magician Grover G. George, known as "George – The Supreme Master of Magic", against a blue field with a group of red devils dancing around a statue of a Buddha, titled "Triumphant American Tour". Lithographer: The Otis Lithograph Company, Cleveland. Housed in a wooden frame with double matte. Sight – 24" H x 17 1/2" W. Framed – 32 1/4" H x 25 1/2" W. Both items circa 1924. CONDITION: Both items: Overall good condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Mary DeNeale Morgan (California, 1868-1948) watercolor painting depicting a wooded road at sunset. Signed M De N Morgan lower left. William Karges Fine Art and Morcom's House of Beautiful Things Oakland labels en verso. Brown mat and stained molded frame. 5" x 4". Biography (courtesy Askart): Mary DeNeale Morgan was a Carmel artist known for her plein air painitngs. As a young woman, she studied with William Keith in Oakland. In 1886 she enrolled in the California School of Design and studied with William Merritt Chase and Amedee Joullin. Her style, combining elements of the Barbizon School with tonalism and California impressionism, earned her a Silver Medal at the Panama Pacific International Exhibition in 1915, and Scribner Magazine named her one of the nation's foremost women artists in 1928. She was also a founder of the Carmel Art Association. Provenance: Private Belle Meade (Nashville) Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two English George IV sterling silver bowls with elaborate repousse work on sides depicting flowers, leaves, scrolls and cartouches,hallmarked for S.C. Younge & Co., Sheffield (Sterling), 1823. 10 1/4" dia. x 2 3/4"H, 26.755 total oz troy. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) acrylic on tin folk art painting of a bird. Unsigned. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 25 3/8" H x 23 3/4" W. Framed – 29 3/8" H x 27 7/8" W. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Rust and holes to tin were likely present before painting was executed. [See more photos →]

19th century French barometer with giltwood case having a carved ribbon pediment with carved husks flanking a thermometer and foliate scroll carvings around the circular barometer paper dial. Dial signed "Par Riviere Rue Du Corbeau/Berela a Rouen". Hand-written "Made in France" en verso. Partial old paper label en verso. 38 1/2" H x 14 3/4" W. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Barometer not in working order (missing mercury tube). Thermometer section lacks glass cover. Old hinges on back broken and panel attached with tape. Scattered small losses to carving. [See more photos →]

1st group: Twenty-three (23) pieces of Herend Rothschild Bird porcelain dinnerware, including 3 dinner plates (#1524), 3 salad plates (#1518), 3 bread and butter plates (#1515), 1 footed cup and saucer set (#734), and 6 flat cup and saucer sets (#1726). All pieces with blue Herend marks to the underside. Plates/saucers range in size from 1" H x 5 1/4" dia. to 1" H x 10 3/8" dia. Late 20th/early 20th century. Cups range in size from 2 1/8" H x 4 1/4" W x 3 1/2" D to 2" H x 5" W x 4 1/4" D. 2nd group: Three (3) Herend Guild porcelain "Smithsonian" animals, including an elephant (3 1/2" H x 3 3/4" W), a tiger (1 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W), and a panda (3" H x 2 1/2" W). All pieces with gilt Herend Guild and Smithsonian marks and blue Herend marks to the underside. Early 21st century. CONDITION: All items in overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) folk art paintings. 1st item: Paint and mud on board painting depicting George Washington. Signed "Jim Suth", across lower edge. Painted floral sprays, en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 17 3/4" H x 13 3/8" W. Framed – 23 1/2" h x 18 3/4" W. 2nd item: Paint and mud on board painting depicting a striding woman. Signed "Jim Suth" and museum tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 24 1/2" x 8 3/4" W. Framed – 29 3/8" H x 13 7/8" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Frame loose, top left corner. Paint scuffs, largest 3/4", scattered on surface of painting. 2nd item: Paint scuffs, largest 3/4", scattered on surface of painting. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese porcelain blue flambe glaze baluster form footed vase. 8 1/2" H. 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain monochrome sky blue vase, bottle form with flared neck with three incised medallions to the body. Blue seal mark to base, partially erased by drill hole. 12 1/4" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Chinese porcelain ginger jar with turquoise blue and iron red speckled or flambe glaze. 10" H. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered fleabites and glaze wear to rim and base. 2nd item: Drill hole to base. 3rd item: Drill hole to base. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese Famille Jaune saucer with enameled decoration including central longevity symbol and fret border. Red Kuang Hsu character mark en verso. 6 1/2" dia. 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese Famille Rose vase, yellow ground with cartouche decoration including figures and birds perched atop flowering branches. 10" H. 20th century. 3rd item: Chinese doucai medallion bowl having enameled decoration including five medallions with flower or fruit trees divided by peach sprays above a band of waves around the base. Additional decoration to the bowl interior. Base with blue seal mark within blue concentric circles. 3 1/2" H x 7 7/8" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Excellent condition. 2nd item: Hairline crack to rim and some chipping to underside of rim. 3rd item: Hairline crack to one side. [See more photos →]

"A Map of the State of Kentucky and the Tennessee Government Compiled from the Best Authorities", by Cyrus Harris, engraved by Amos Doolittle, published by Thomas and Andrews, Boston, 1796. From "The American Universal Geography" by Jedidiah Morse. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting early towns and roads, including Nashville and Clarksville, rivers, roads, and boundary lines. Indian boundaries and the Southern boundary of the military reservation set aside for veterans of the North Carolina troops are shown. Roads shown include the "New and Short Road to Virginia". Many forts are indicated including Fort Washington, Fort Massac and Fort Jefferson. Title and scale of miles, lower right, compass rose, top left. "Lon: W. from Philadelphia" lower right below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Mounted to matte. Image – 7 5/8" H x 11 1/2" W. Sheet – 8 3/8" H x 12 1/4" W. Matte – 13" H x 16 3/4" W. Late 18th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Foxing spots, largest 3/8" top left, on surface of sheet. Water damage along lower edge of sheet. Foxing spots and water damage visible en verso. [See more photos →]

1st item: Carved Chinese hardwood and marble armchair, the back with shaped crest rail, wide back splat of pierced and carved bird and foliate design with round marble inset, seat with marble inset, shaped arms and apron with pierced and carved panels, straight legs connected by stretchers and ending in carved Greek key design. 38 3/4" H back x 24 1/4" W x 18 3/4" D (seat: 21 1/8" W x 17 1/4" D) 2nd item: Carved Chinese hardwood armchair, the back with shaped crest rail, wide back splat of pierced and carved bird and foliate design, wooden panel seat, shaped arms and apron with pierced and carved panels, straight legs connected by stretchers and ending in carved Greek key design. 38 3/4" H x 24 3/4" W x 19" D (seat: 24 1/4" W x 17 1/2" D). Both chairs early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Wooden frame on back splat with two cracks. 2nd item: Foot rail with loose lower section and loose top veneer. Seat and arms with scattered surface scratches. 2" x 1/4" loss to upper back inside edge of shoulder of chair, visible from back at upper left. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Rose vase, yellow-green ground with chrysanthamum and flowering branch decoration. Ch'ien Lung seal form mark to base. 8 1/2" H. Late Qing to Early Republic period, 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

International Silver Company sterling silver water pitcher, Lord Saybrook pattern, also marked on base E77, 4 1/4 PTS, K. Measures 8 3/4" H x 8" W x 5" D. 26.16 oz troy. Not monogrammed. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Very good condition. Light surface scratches and no visible dents. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Oneida sterling silver flatware Damask Rose pattern, 44 pieces including 6 forks (7 7/8" L), 1 fork (7 1/4" L), 6 salad forks, 3 cocktail/seafood forks, 8 teaspoons, 6 soup spoons (6 1/2" L), 6 iced teaspoons, 1 jelly server, 1 gravy ladle, 1 luncheon knife (8 7/8" L), 6 dinner knives (9 1/2" L). No monograms. 51.89 total weighable troy ounces. CONDITION: Overall good condition. No monograms. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold designer fashion ring containing bezel set emerald cut citrine center stone set in stepped down mounting with two bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds on each side, four total, with a total diamond weight of approximately 1.30 cts. (approximately VS2, J-K clarity), 8.2 grams. Mounting stamped "LJMLOMLEJN" 18K with unidentified maker's mark. Ring size 5 1/2. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

14K white gold diamond band containing 5 round brilliant diamonds set in a scallop style straight mounting, (approximately VS2 clarity, approximately I color) with a total weight of approximately 1 ct. Marked 14K. Ring size 7 1/4. 3.3 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface scratches on mounting. [See more photos →]

1st rug: Talish runner, wool on wool, 97" L x 40" W, central blue panel and colors of blues, orange, salmon, taupe, rust and brown. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Caucasian area rug, wool on wool, 70 1/2" L x 47" W, 2 central medallions, colors of light rust, ivory, blue, brown and beige. Early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: 2 1/2" L split plus wear and repairs at one end. Selvedge rebound. 2" repair near center. Three areas of wear, approx. 3" x 2"; 2" x 1" and 2 x 1/2". 2nd item: Scattered wear, some to warp and weft. Ends reinforced. Wear to selvedge on both sides. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Braxton Ponder (Alabama, 1915-2001) folk art carvings. 1st item: Painted wood, cloth, nail, and flat push pin carving depicting the Last Supper with Christ and the twelve apostles. Unsigned. 8 1/4" H x 30 3/8" W x 5 1/2" D. 2nd item: Painted wood carving of a pink and white ox. Signed "BP" right haunch, signed and dated "B. Ponder 1990", underside of base. 6 1/2" H x 8 5/8" W x 12 1/4" D. 3rd item: Painted wood, nail, and rope carving of a bison. Signed "B. Ponder – 2 – 91", underside of base. 6 1/4" H x 2 3/8" W x 9 1/2" D. All items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Figure loose from bench, far left. 3/8" area of wear to cloth, far left. Minute paint flakes, scuffs, surface of figures. 2nd item: Break to tip of right horn. Minute scuffs, paint flakes, cracks, surface of ox. 3rd item: Minute scuffs, paint flakes, surface of bison. [See more photos →]

Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) wood folk art carving of a seated man with outstretched arms and legs. Signed "W R Coins" with backwards N top right en verso. 35 1/4" H x 28 3/4" W x 36 1/2" D. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Natural age cracks to wood, largest 12 1/4", surface of carving. Black paint marks, largest 2 3/4", left arm of carving. [See more photos →]

Chicago painted trade sign reading "North British Mercantile Insurance Co., Capital $10,000,000., Assets in United States $1,600,000." and signed "F. R. Grout, Chicago". Note: A F. R. Grout was listed in the 1872 The Monthly Business Directory of Chicago under "Painting–Ornamental, House and Signs" and is also listed in an 1899 Chicago, Illinois City Directory under advertisements for "Signs". An additional 1890 Chicago voter registration record shows his birthplace as Vermont. 32" H x 22 1/4" W. Also included with this sign is a framed Edward Lovejoy and Henry C. Foster stereoview of a Chicago street scene labeled en verso "Madison Street, West from State". A similar period sign can be seen on the building facades on the right. 7" H x 8 3/4" W. Circa 1880s. Provenance: Loudon, TN collection. CONDITION: Some losses to edge of trade sign with general overall wear to paint. [See more photos →]

Mid to late 19th century Southern Rose variant pattern applique cotton quilt, rose colored floral sprays with green calico swag border on a white embroidered background. 105" x 87 1/2". Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Several large pale stains. A couple of floral sprays have losses to appliqued fabric areas, a few seams have come undone; light overall sun discloration especially to side ends. [See more photos →]

Sumner County, Tennessee Civil War era quilt in the "Lone Star" pattern, made by Mary Jane Harris Pond in 1861 to commemorate Texas joining the Confederacy. Patches of rose, ivory, blue and olive cotton form an 8 point star on a blue cotton ground with red edging, 79" x 73". Includes Blue Ribbon and certificate presented to Mrs. Jean Smart in 2005 for outstanding achievement in the Antique Quilt Pre-1900 category in the Betty Coleman Quilt Show.. Provenance: descended to Mrs. Smart through the family of the quilter, Mary Jane Harris Pond, daughter of Green Berry Harris and second wife of Captain William Guthrie Pond, CSA. According to family history, Mrs. Pond made the quilt for her brother in 1861. Current consignor acquired it from the Smart estate. CONDITION: General fading, a half dozen or so small pale colored stains to top, largest 3" diam., scattered spots of bleaching, a 1/8" tear to top. A couple of minor restitched areas visible from back, rod pocket added for hanging. [See more photos →]

"A Map of the Tennassee [sic] Government from the latest Surveys 1810", by John Payne, published by E. Low, New York, 1811. From "A New and Complete Universal Geography", Vol. IV, by John Payne. Copper plate engraving of early Tennessee depicting early towns and roads, including Knoxville, Nashville, and "Clerksville" (Clarksville), Native American towns and roads, boundary lines, rivers, mountain ranges, and remarks about the land including the inscription "Light Soil Long Grass. Little Timber. Broken Ground. on the Heads of these Rivers." vertical across the area of Western Tennessee. Title, lower right, references and scale of miles, lower left. "Long. W. from Philada." top right above map. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Image – 6 7/8" H x 15" W. Sheet – 10" H x 16" W. Early 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Areas of toning, largest 4" top left, on surface of sheet. Toning impression of text page visible on left side of sheet. Black scuffs, top left corner of plate impression. Tears, largest 1/4", lower right edge of sheet. Areas of toning, toning impression of text page, visible en verso. [See more photos →]

Vernacular tall case clock, Maury County, Tennessee history. Cherry with poplar secondary wood. Hood with chip carved demilune crest, over an arched painted dial with scene of two Classical warriors; tall plain waist door over a base with wide molded top and bootjack sides, the front skirt with demilune pendant. Brass works sit atop a white pine seatboard and behind a white pine face (all likely imported from the Northeast). Original pendulum, weights and key. 98" H x 16 1/4" W x 10 1/4" D. Case likely Middle Tennessee, works likely imported from New England, all circa 1830. Provenance: Descended in a Maury County family. CONDITION: One patch to right rear foot, area of gouges to right side. Light water stain to base. Hood door has broken latch, wear and losses to painted face, scattered small abrasions. Retains weights and pendulum bob, rod missing. [See more photos →]

Large assortment of sterling silver flatware. 64 items. 1 Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum pattern, 1880, M, Berry Spoon with gilt bowl, 8 1/2" L, not monogrammed; 1 Kirk Repousse pattern salad serving fork, marked 405, 9 1/4" L, not monogrammed; 1 Simons Brothers fish server, 9" L; Twelve (12) Strawberry forks including 6 marked Whiting, 4 3/8" L, and 6 marked Towle, 5 1/4" L; Eleven (11) Baker Manchester teaspoons, 6 1/4" L; Nine (9) Gorham Chantilly pattern ice cream forks including 6 small with gilt bowls (5 1/2" L), and 3 large (6 3/4" L); 3 Indian souvenir spoons; 1 Whiting cocktail fork; 2 Gorham Strasbourg pattern demitasse spoons; 1 International Prelude pattern child's fork; 1 Baker Manchester sauce ladle; 1 Gorham Chantilly pattern boullion spoon; 1 Webster sugar spoon; 2 Durgin teaspoons;1Towle sugar spoon; 1 Towle jelly server; 1 chipped beef fork;1 Alvin Fleur de Lis pattern, 1907, cheese scoop, not monogrammed; 1 Gorham table serving spoon;1 SSMC baby fork; 4 Lunt fruit spoons; 1 Whiting Violet pattern 1905 pastry fork; 1 B. Blackinton & Co. pierced bon bon spoon; 2 Reed & Barton cream soup spoons; and 3 Whiting demitasse spoons. 4" to 9 1/4" L. Combined weight this lot: 46.485 oz troy. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition, many pieces monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971) silver gelatin photograph of a Zeppelin, the United States Airship Akron, 1931, framed in the original duralumin frame. Original front panel engraved "F. D. Rupell / Quota Maker / July – August 1931/ This frame is made of duralumin used in the girder construction of the United States Airship Akron built by the Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation." 18 1/2" x 13" sight, 20 1/2" x 26" framed. CONDITION: 9 scratches to right side, 1" to 2" long, including one obliterating signature. [See more photos →]

American Watch Company, Waltham, Mass., hunting case pocket watch, marked "Royal", white enamel face with Roman numerals, blue spade hands and secondary dial. Case with machine turned and impressed leaf spray decoration with small monogram. Inside case cover marked A.W.Co. 14K B 41761 and some hand-inscribed numerals; interior dust cover. Works #1,522540, Patent Pinion. 1 5/8" diameter. 70.1 grams total weight. CONDITION: Watch was running at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold bead necklace containig 36 corrugated beads measuring 11mm to 9mm, with toggle and clasp, 17 1/2" L overall, 28.5 grams. Gold tested, not marked. Provenance: Collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Jerry Brown (Alabama, 1942-2016), Two (2) large Southern stoneware folk art pottery face jugs. 1st item: Face jug with lid having blue eyes, open mouth showing teeth, and protruding chin. Signed and dated on the base "2-93, Jerry Brown, Hamilton, AL". 16" H. 20.9 lbs. 2nd item: Face jug with rear facing handle, blue eyes/eyebrows, and open mouth showing teeth. Signed and dated on the base "Jerry Brown, Hamilton, AL 2-93" 19 1/2" H. 20.6 lbs. Both items late 20th century. Note: In 1992, Brown, a ninth-generation potter was awarded the National Heritage Fellowship and has had his pottery on exhibit in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Very good condition with firing flaw on bottom, 1" firing crack on rim. Lid is chipped and undersized for opening. 2nd item:Overall good condition with minor glaze skips. Tight break reglued on left ear. [See more photos →]

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, Mei Ping form with scrolling lotus blossom, Ruyi and key fret pattern decoration. 9 1/4" H. Purchased in Hong Kong 4/27/1994 from Chinese Arts & Crafts (H.K.) Ltd. Certificate of Authenticity states that this item dates to the Ming-Wanli Period, 1573-1620. Certificate provided upon request. CONDITION: Scattered firing flaws noted to body and neck. Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Ritta Boemm (Hungary, 1868-1948) oil on board depicting a young girl in the costume of a Hungarian peasant holding a basket of flowers. Signed "Boemm Ritta" lower left. Housed in a contemporary Louis XIII style gilded frame. Sight – 16 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed – 21 1/4" H x 17" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Noir porcelain vase with enameled bird amongst flowering branch decoration, now mounted as a lamp. Fitted with a hardwood vase and metal cap with double light sockets. Vase – 18 1/2" H. Overall – 31 1/2" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Base drilled, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Carved cinnabar vase, now converted to a lamp with carved chrysanthemum and figural landscape decoration. Mounted to a wooden base with a longevity symbol finial. Lamp base measures 13" H. 26" total H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese carved and pierced jade plaque depicting an immortal holding a flowering branch. 2 1/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item: 4-panel inlaid table screen having mother-of-pearl inlay with figural landscape decoration. 11" H x 17 3/8" W. Early 20th century. 4th & 5th items: 2 Chinese soapstone carvings depicting immortals, both mounted on conforming carved naturalistic hardstone stands, 8 3/4" H and 6 3/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. CONDITION: All items overall very good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Confederate States of America (CSA) Ten Dollar Bills, Series 1-7, 9-10, and unspecified, 32 bills total. Issued in Richmond, VA, February 17th 1864, lithographed by Evans & Cogswell, engraved by Keatinge and Ball, Columbia, SC, printed by Evans and Cogswell, Charleston, SC. Reads "Two years after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the Confederate States and the United States of America, the Confederate States of America will pay Ten Dollars to bearer", vignette of a battle scene, top center, portrait of Robert M.T. Hunter, Confederate States Secretary of State and Confederate Senator, lower right. 1st Series: Serial Letter C, No. 91694; Serial Letter E, No. 43395; Serial Letter F, No. 41350; Serial Letter H, No. 98802, 4 bills total. 2nd Series: Serial Letter F, No. 1526; Serial Letter F, No. 90303, 2 bills total. 3rd Series: Serial Letter B, No. 54282; Serial Letter D, No. 11882; Serial Letter D, No. 80409; Serial Letter E, No. 16380; Serial Letter H, No. 53500, 5 bills total. 4th Series: Serial Letter E, No. 6121; Serial Letter H, No. 61909; Serial Letter H, No. 100333; Serial Letter H, 100384; Serial Letter G, No. 65720, 5 bills total. 5th Series: Serial Letter C, No. 55315; Serial Letter G, No. 16056, 2 bills total. 6th Series: Serial Letter F, No. 72125; Serial Letter F, No. 50335; Serial Letter H, No. 53590, 3 bills total. Series 7: Serial Letter A, No. 81844; Serial Letter D, No. 18583, 2 bills total. Series 9: Serial Letter B, No. 42523; Serial Letter B, No. 42524, 2 bills total. 10th Series: Serial Letter C, No. 14449; Serial Letter C, No. 14450; Serial Letter E, No. 20773; Serial Letter H, No. 38634; Serial Letter G, No. 15616, 5 bills total. Unspecified Series: Serial Letter H, No. 119353; Serial Letter G, No. 20898, 2 bills total. Bills approximately 3" H x 6 7/8" W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All bills in circulated condition. Minor wear to edges and corners, some minor spotting. [See more photos →]

Collection of 12 Civil War and Confederate related carte de visites from various studios including E & HT Anthony (New York), Quinby & Co. (Charleston, SC), W. C. Leeson (New Orleans) and C. O. Fredericks & Co. (New York). CDV images include 2 of Jefferson Davis, 2 Edwin Booth, 1 General P.G. T. Beauregard, 1 General Longstreet, 1 Major General D. L. Magruder, 1 Col. H. G. Evans/Columbia, TN (offset print), and 4 unidentified Confederate soldiers. All measuring 4" H x 2 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Colonel Evans/Columbia card is creased. All with minor toning, some spotting and wear to edges. [See more photos →]

Ron Williams (Tennessee, d. 2016) oil on canvas painting depicting the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Signed "Ron Williams" lower right. Housed in a carved gilt frame. Sight – 14 1/4" H x 22 1/4" W. Framed – 21 1/4" H x 29 1/4" W. Late 20th/early 21st century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Zandra Rhodes "Butterfly" dress from the Painted Lady couture collection, hand painted peach silk with lace edging and trimmed with pink/peach pearlized beads; detachable lace sash. Rayon petticoat. Zandra Rhodes London label inside waist and signed both sleeves. Size US 10 or UK 12. Approx. length 58". Featured in a Vogue Magazine ad in 1978 and the book "The Art of Zandra Rhodes" – see photograph. CONDITION: Very good condition. Worn once. [See more photos →]

Large Wayne Hewell (Gillsville, GA) folk art pottery candelabra face jug, double handled form with four candleabra to the top. Brown drip over green glaze with pronounced open mouth and white china teeth. Signed on the base "Wayne Hewell". 18 1/4" H. 15.3 lbs. 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Minor firing flaw at bottom rear. [See more photos →]

Diminutive Oak Welsh dresser, deal secondary wood, comprised of two sections. Top with open back, molded cornice, two plate shelves, and stop fluted molding on side and central vertical support. Base with three drawers over two drawers, brass pulls, shaped lower shelf and straight legs with reeded carving and carved fretwork at tops. Drawers have oval brass pulls stamped with thistle decoration. Top measures 44" H. Base measures 31 3/4" H, 59" W x 17 1/8" D. English or Scottish, 18th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall wear; 8" loss to molding under top on one side, stains and scratches to top. Undertier shelf has some bowing and warping, and some edge losses at back. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) folk art paintings. 1st item: House paint on plywood folk art painting depicting a figure with abstract, multicolored lines, background. Signed "MOSET" with backwards "S" lower right. Museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 32 3/8" H x 23 3/8" W. Framed – 36 3/4" H x 27 7/8" W. 2nd item: House paint on plywood folk art painting depicting a nude man with a cigar. Signed "MOSET" with backwards "S" lower center. Museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 20 7/8" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 25" H x 18 3/4" W. Both items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Adhesive applied to 32 3/8" natural age crack, top to lower left side. Minute scuffs, surface of painting. 2nd item: Minute scuffs, surface of painting. [See more photos →]

1st item: East Tennessee political broadside dated June 27th, 1857, "CIRCULAR: TO THE VOTERS OF BLOUNT, SEVIER, COCKE, AND GREENE COUNTIES", written by Lloyd Bullen (c. 1812-1884) against Andrew Jackson Fletcher (c. 1820-1870), his political opponent, responding to a circular that Fletcher published about his policies and activities in the Tennessee State Senate and House of Representatives. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 18" H x 14" W. Framed – 19 5/8" H x 15 5/8" W. American, mid 19th century. Note: Lloyd Bullen was a Member of the Tennessee House, 29th, 30th, 31st, and 39th General Assemblies, 1851-57 and 1875-77; representing Greene County; and of the Senate, 32nd General Assembly 1857-59; representing Blount, Cocke, Greene, and Sevier counties (Democrat). Andrew Jackson Fletcher served as Secretary of State of Tennessee, circa 1865-1870. 2nd item: William Dickson (1775-1843) signed land indenture reading "This indenture made this Twenty Eight Day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen between Daniel Guinn of Greene County and State of Tennessee of the One part and Stephen Brooks of the County and State…the sum of Thirty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Brooks…and confirm onto the said Brooks a certain tract or parcel of land containing twenty three acres…Vir. beginning at a white-oake [sic] corner to Henry Harnsworth and William McCoy thince North with McCoy line One Hundred and Twenty Seven poles to a spanish-oakes…In testimony whare [sic] of I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written Daniel Guin (seal)/Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Robert Bradson/Wm Dickson saw it delivered". Summary of indenture and signatures en verso. Float mounted in a contemporary wooden frame. Sheet – 12 1/8" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 17 5/8" H x 19 7/8" W. Greene County, TN, early 19th century. Biography (courtesy of the University of Tennessee Special Collections) William Dickson was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in May of 1775. He emigrated to the United States in 1791 and settled in Greeneville, Tennessee in 1796. He served as the town's first postmaster and was fairly prosperous, owning a three-story house, the Dickson-Williams Mansion. Dickson was also involved in improving the community, serving as a trustee of Rhea Academy and helping to build a new jail and courthouse. Dickson died in Greeneville on January 2, 1843 and is buried in the Old Harmony Graveyard in Greene County, Tennessee. Provenance: Private Knoxville,Tennessee collection.. CONDITION: 1st item: Broadside glued down to board. Broadside exhibits toning, discloration and old tape residue on folds and some staining at lower corners (dampstaining or acid burn from glue). Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Foxing spots, largest 1", surface of sheet. Sheet exhibits wear to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

Two Middle Tennessee stoneware flower pots. 1st item: Stoneware pottery planter or flower pot with thin crimped edge, bulbous body, and brown/tan/brown transition glaze with drain hole, bottom center. 7 1/2" H x 7 1/4" W. 2nd item: Stoneware pottery planter or flower pot with graduated tiered sides, slightly flared neck, footed base, and brown/tan/brown transition glaze with drain hole, bottom center. 6 1/8" H x 5 3/4" W. All items late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered firing flaws to body, 1/8" chip to base. 2nd item: Scattered firing flaws to body. [See more photos →]

Group of six (6) silverplated candlesticks, all in a Corinthian Column design. Includes a set of four candlesticks by Maupin and Webb; plus one tall pair marked "Made in England" on the lower base edge. Shorter pairs measure 6 1/2" H, taller pair measures 8 1/8" H. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All very good condition with general surface wear. [See more photos →]

J.D. Kestner, "Gibson Girl" Doll, with bisque shoulder head marked "172" and "7", with upturned chin, blue sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, kid leather joined body with bisque hands and forearms and hinged joints at hip, knees, and elbows. Original upswept blonde mohair wig. Sticker "1352" on right leg. 20" L. Wearing an antique, possibly original cotton and lace blouse with a later skirt. No shoes. German, circa 1910. Provenance: collection of the late Edwin and Rebecca Raskin, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Tear to leather at foot revealing sawdust stuffing, later skirt. Both arms loose at shoulder joint, body with some surface grime. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Sulton Rogers (Mississippi, 1922-2003) painted wood folk art carvings including a man in a red cowboy hat and a woman in a red dress. Female carving signed "S R" on bottom of heels. Carvings range in size from 12 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 4" D to 14" H x 6 1/4" W x 5 1/4" D. Both items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Minute scuffs, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of assorted mid 19th century coin silver with New York, Canadian, and Philadelphia maker marks, 40 pcs total with a mixture of fiddle thread, fiddle tipt and fiddle handles. New York: Baldwin Gardiner (7 place spoons), Sidney and Baldwin Brower (4 dinner forks, 2 tablespoons), Dunning and Sunderlin (5 teaspoons), John C. Moore and Son (2 salt spoons, 1 mustard spoon), John L. Westervelt (1 salad or dessert fork), Twedy and Barrows (sugar tongs), W. Giffing (sugar tongs). Canada: Joseph Robinson and Co. (12 teaspoons). Philadelphia: James P. Heiss (4 place spoons). 3 3/4" to 8 1/8" L. 48.12 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Most pieces show wear consistent with use. Dunning and Sunderlin teaspoon with damage to bowl. Most monogrammed. [See more photos →]

1st item: "Tennessee & Kentucky" Map, by Thomas G. Bradford, engraved by George W. Boynton, published by William D. Ticknor, Boston, 1835. From "A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial" by Thomas G. Bradford. Copper plate engraving with hand colored outlines of Tennessee and Kentucky depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, mountains, and a notation on the location of the "Cherokee Indians", lower right of state of Tennessee. Title and explanation, top left. Scale of miles, lower right. "Longitude West from Washington", centered below map, "Longitude West from London", centered below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and triple line border. Mounted to matte. Image – 7 3/4" H x 10" W. Sheet – 9 7/8" H x 13" W. Matte – 12" H x 14 1/4" W. 2nd item: "County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee", by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1865. From "Mitchell's New General Atlas" by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr. Steel plate engraving with hand coloring of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Title and scale of miles, top left. "Longitude West from Greenwich", centered above map, "Longitude West from Washington", centered below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and decorative border. Image – 10 5/8" H x 13 3/8" W. Sheet – 12 1/4" H x 15 1/4" W. 3rd item: "Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee" Map, by George W. Colton, published by Joseph H. Colton, New York, 1859. From "Colton's Illustrated Cabinet Atlas and Descriptive Geography Maps" by Richard S. Fisher. Steel plate engraving with hand coloring of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Includes inset map of the "Vicinity of Cincinnati", top left. Title, top center, explanation and scale of miles, lower right. Map surrounded by scale notations and decorative border. Mounted to matte. Image – 12 5/8" H x 10 5/8" W. Sheet – 14 5/8" H x 11 7/8" W. Matte – 19 3/8" H x 17" W. 4th item: "County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee" by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr., drawn and engraved by William H. Gamble, published by William M. Bradley and Brother, Philadelphia, 1886. From "Mitchell's New General Atlas" by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr. Steel plate engraving with hand coloring of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Title and scale of miles, top left. "Longitude West from Greenwich", centered above map, "Longitude West from Washington", centered below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and double line border. Mounted to matte. Image ì 14 1/2" H x 21 3/8" W. Sheet ì 15 1/4" H x 23 1/8" W. Matte – 20" H x 27" W. 5th item: "County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee" by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr., drawn and engraved by William H. Gamble, published by S. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1882. From "Mitchell's New General Atlas" by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr. Steel plate engraving with hand coloring of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Title and scale of miles, top left. "Longitude West from Greenwich", centered above map, "Longitude West from Washington", centered below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and grape vine border. Mounted to matte. Image ì 14 1/4" H x 21 1/4" W. Sheet ì 15 1/4" H x 23 1/4" W. Matte – 20" H x 27" W. All items mid/late 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Green coloring on border extends onto sheet, lower right. Slight toning on edges of sheet. 2nd item: Blue coloring on outline extends onto sheet, lower right. Two tears on lower edge, largest 3/4" lower right. Scattered scuffs and marks on surface of sheet. Scattered scuffs and marks visible en verso. 3rd item: Foxing spots, largest 1/4", left edge of sheet. Slight toning around edges of sheet. Pinprick hole, centered below map. Foxing spots, pinprick hole visible en verso. 4th item: Pink coloring on outline extends onto sheet, lower left. Slight toning around edges of sheet. 5th item: Slight toning around edges of sheet. Paper torn, lower left corner. Black scuffs visible en verso. [See more photos →]

English sterling silver coffee pot, pear shaped form with hinged beaded top having a pineapple finial, bird's neck spout, and round beaded foot ring; light wood C scroll handle. Hammered/raised construction. Marked on exterior side IS (possibly Joseph Sanders), London, 1781-1782, additionally marked with lion passant on lid. 13" H. 28.345 oz troy. CONDITION: Handle bleached, with losses to top volute where finial has hit it when lid is opened. Lid not marked, but appears old with no restorations except a likely replaced finial. Body with some minor light scratches and a 1/4" dent to belly. [See more photos →]

After Jean Baptiste Clevinger, patinated bronze sculpture depicting Leda and the Swan, signed lower right front, mounted on stepped oval black and white marble base. Plaque mounted on front with title "Swan Lady". Sculpture: 16" H x 29 1/2" W x 10" D, base: 1 1/2" H x 32" W x 14" D. 123.7 lbs. 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Old patina. Some surface grime. [See more photos →]

Isabel Bishop etching and group of related books. 1st item: Isabel Bishop (American, 1902-1988) etching titled "Walking In The Subway Station", circa 1963. Titled and signed in pencil, lower left and right under image. Exhibition label and paper brochure from an unknown New York City gallery en verso. Housed in a contemporary American frame. Sight – 7 5/8" H x 10 1/8" W. Framed – 15" H x 18 1/2" W. 2nd-3rd items: Two copies of "Isabel Bishop Prints and Drawings 1925-1964" exhibition catalog for the Brooklyn Museum, text by Una E. Johnson, research by Jo Miller, published by Shorewood Publishers Inc., New York City, 1964. Hard cover, 63 pages with black and white illustrations. Both copies signed by Isabel Bishop on front flyleaves. 9 1/4" H x 6 1/4" W x 1/4" D. 4th item: "Isabel Bishop" exhibition catalog for "The First Retrospective Exhibition held in American Museums of Paintings, Drawings, Etching and Aquatints by Isabel Bishop", published by The University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1974. Hard cover, limited edition of 2500, 221 pages primarily of black and white illustrations. 9 5/8" H x 9 1/2" W x 7/8" D. 5th item: "Isabel Bishop" by Karl Lunde, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1975. Hard bound with dark blue linen with silver illustration and lettering on spine. 181 pages with black and white and color illustrations and photographs. 10 7/8" H x 11 3/4" W x 1 1/4" D. 6th item: "Isabel Bishop" by Helen Yglesias, published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1989. Hard cover, 180 pages with black and white and color illustrations and photographs. 11 1/2" H x 11 1/8" W x 3/4" D. 7th item: "Isabel Bishop" ExhibitsUSA exhibition catalog, text by Linda Weintraub, text and illustrations reprinted from "Isabel Bishop" by Helen Yglesias, published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1989. Soft cover, 15 pages with black and white illustrations reprinted. 11 1/4" H x 10 3/4" W x 1/16" D. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. 2nd-3rd items: Scuffs on back covers. Top corners of book covers bent. 4th item: Dust jacket present. Scattered marks and smudges on dust cover. 5th item: Dust jacket present. Scattered scuffs, stains, on dust jacket. Slight toning around edges of covers and pages. 6th item: Dust jacket present. Bends, top and lower edges of dust jacket. 7th item: Scattered black scuffs, bends to soft cover. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) folk art paintings. 1st item: House paint on plywood painting in the form of a crucifix with a blue and green Christ figure flanked by two green birds and small metal nails. Signed "MOSE T" with backwards "S" lower center of crucifix. Mounted to a plywood board. Museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Crucifix – 23 3/4" H x 16 1/4" W. Framed – 29 1/2" H x 21 5/8" W. Late 20th century. 2nd item: House paint on plywood painting depicting a light blue bird on a red tree limb against a white background. Signed "MOSE T" with backwards "S" lower right. Museum accession tag en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 24 1/4" H x 23" W. Framed – 29 1/2" H x 28 3/8" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Paint flakes on edges of crucifix. Scattered scuffs on surface of crucifix. Plywood mount loose in frame. 2nd item: Adhesive applied to natural age crack, top to lower left side. Black scuffs across top of plywood. [See more photos →]

Abstract sculpture attrib. Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004); carved quartz with etched curved crosshatched designs and central negative space on a black granite square base. Unsigned. 8" H x 9" W x 9 1/2" D. 10 lbs. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University, and went on to become the first African American to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), and where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley taught at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last and best known works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library, Nashville, Tennessee. Provenance: Private Nashville collection; same collection as the Ridley painting also in this auction. CONDITION: Some scratches to base, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Massachusetts early 19th century needlework family record and mourning sampler, silk on linen, worked by Elizabeth P. Grimes of Littleton, Mass. aged 12 years. Large floral vine border and base with landscape, birds, flower basket and trees. Nine named Grimes family members, dated 1782 to 1821 above verse including father Thaddeus, siblings Hiram, Eliab/Esab, Abagail and William. Text below reads "Mrs. Hannah Grimes died Jan. the 13th 1815. Fragrant is the recollection of friends the most delightful flowers shall be scattered / on their valuable remains and when we recal the sacred spot to mind the congenial / tear shall sparkle in the eye of sympathy and their virises shall embalmed in the warm bosoms of affections." Housed in an old ebonized and gilt wood frame, possibly original. Sight – 21-1/4" H x 17-1/8" W, Frame – 23-3/4" H x 19-1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of James J. Allen, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall areas of discoloration and staining, some losses of threads and scattered losses of linen ground, mostly along perimeter, upper right quadrant and 5 to 6 areas near center. Scattered wear and abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

Gelatin silver print of President Lincoln and chromolithograph portrait of General Grant.1st item: Gelatin silver print of President Lincoln after the negative by Alexander Gardner (American/Scottish, 1821-1882), referred to as the "Gettysburg Portrait". Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 12 3/4" H x 10 1/4" W. Framed – 20 7/8" H x 16 7/8" W. American, late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Elijah C. Middleton (Ohio, mid 19th century) chromolithograph depicting General Ulysses S. Grant. Stamped "Warranted Oil Colors – Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865, by E. C. Middleton, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Cincinnati" on canvas backing en verso. Housed in an American, circa 1860's style oval frame. Sight – 16 3/8" H x 13 1/4" W. Framed – 21 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. American, mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Areas of deterioration to silvering, largest 4", around edges of print. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Areas of deterioration, largest 12", around edges of print. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Gorham sterling silver water pitcher, Helmet form with spur atop the C scroll handle; Base marked "Gorham Sterling 182, 4 1/2 Pint". 8 1/4" H, 19.66 oz troy. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Not monogrammed. A couple of scratches and small dents, overall good condition [See more photos →]

Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958) lithograph, "Petit Ecuyere (Little Rider)" from the artist's series entitled "Cirque de l'Etoile Filante (Circus of the Shooting Star) " depicting the profile of a rider on a plumed horse with raised knee, enclosed in a green border. Red and ivory mats with newer parcel gilt ebonized frame. Sight 12" x 9", framed 20 3/4" x 17 3/8". CONDITION: Excellent condition, not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Sulton Rogers (Mississippi, 1922-2003) painted wood folk art carvings including a man in a red suit with a cane and a centaur with a red cowboy hat. Both carvings signed "S R" on bottom of shoes. Carvings range in size from 10 1/4" H x 11" W x 3 3/4" D to 14 1/8" H x 3 1/2" W x 4 1/8" D. Both items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Scratches/losses to paint, largest 3/8", body of centaur. [See more photos →]

Five split oak Tray or Pie Baskets of graduated size, each with flat circular form, handle, and double-wrapped rim. Sizes range from 5" to 10". Smallest one signed "Pie Basket Set Mary Prater 1973." The 7 1/4" basket has bands of green dyed decoration and the 8 1/2" basket has bands of yellow decoration (to exterior). CONDITION: A couple of scattered small breaks, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Presidential appointment document signed by both Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield in black ink, dated January 14th, 1908, conferring the position of Commissioner of the General Land Office to Fred Dennett of Milton, North Dakota, "…to have and to hold the said Office with all rights and emoluments thereunto legally appertaining unto him, the said Fred Dennett during the pleasure of the President of the United States of America for the time being". Crane & Co Dalton Mass 1905 Parchment Deed No. 44 watermark, across top, center, and bottom of sheet. 17 1/4" H x 22" W. 2nd item: Letter with Theodore Roosevelt signature (probably secretarial or by his son), reading "My dear Mr. Dennett: That's mighty nice of you. I thank you and deeply appreciate your courtesy. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt", framed with an etched, bust length portrait of Roosevelt by Stuart Morris (American, late 19th/early 20th century) after a photograph by [Ian Pirie] MacDonald (American, 1867-1942). Arlington Hotel label en verso reading "Autographed and presented to Hon Fred Dennett, Commissioner of the United States General Land Office, under President Roosevelt, later Hon Fred Dennett was Commissioner of the U.S. Land Office under President Wm. Howard Taft". Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 8 1/2" H x 7 3/8" W. Framed – 9 5/8" H x 8 1/2 W. 4th item: Stuart Morris etching titled "Into a Far Country" depicting Theodore Roosevelt on a horse with his hat in his right hand. Titled, top left above image, signed, in the stone, lower right, dated 1919 and copyrighted with notation "Theodore Roosevelt 1858-1919", in the image, lower right. Label en verso reading "Presented to Hon Fred Dennett while Commissioner of the U.S. Land Office by President Roosevelt, while he was President" . All items early 20th century. By descent from Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. See other related lots in this auction. CONDITION: 1st item: Creases, edges of sheet. Scuff marks, largest 1", en verso. 2nd item: Foxing, largest spot 1", scattered on surface of sheet. Not examined out of frame. 3rd item: Overall good condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

George III walnut Pembroke table with single dovetailed drawer with older but not original, brass bale handle, pegged construction, cross stretcher, straight legs ending in block feet. 28" H x 20 1/2" W x 30 1/2" D. Leaf is 9 1/2" W. English, late 18th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Slight warping to top. Base of drawer sides built up. Scattered surface stains to top including some white stains (likely water stains under varnish layer). [See more photos →]

1st item: Lalique "Rosine" vase with two doves. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base.2nd item: úChrysisî Art Deco frosted crystal nude statuette. Inscribed "Lalique, France" underside of base. 3rd item: Frosted crystal bull paperweight on rectangular base. Etched "Lalique, France" front of base. 4th item: Crystal panda figurine with frosted accents. "Lalique" sticker on lower back. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 5th item: Frosted crystal crouching woman figurine. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 6th item: Two flowers perfume bottle with satin finish. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 7th item: Nude woman with flowers frosted crystal figurine on black glass base. Etched "Lalique, France" side of base. 8th item: Frosted crystal figurine of two nude women clutching a column of bubbles on round stand. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of base. 9th item: Small crystal glass with frosted accents of two crouching women. Etched "Lalique, France" underside of glass. 10th item: Crystal perfume bottle stopper with frosted accents in the style of Lalique. Not etched. Ranging in size from 1 3/4" H x 1 1/2" W to 7" H x 2 7/8" W. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall excellent condition. 2nd item: Frosting worn on 2" area of left thigh and 1/8" area of base. 3rd-6th items: Overall excellent condition. 7th item: Frosting worn on 1/8" area of right thigh and on flowers. 8th-9th items: Overall excellent condition. 10th item: Areas of grime in recesses of frosted accents. Minute chips around edges of stopper. [See more photos →]

Southwest Persian area rug, wool on wool, 6'5" x 4'1", ivory center diamond medallion, 8 small diamonds in field, animal, floral and other figures in field. Navy and ivory field with primary rose border. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Heavy wear and dye runs. Ends worn and reinforced. [See more photos →]

1st item: Middle Tennessee Sheraton work or side table, cherry primary and poplar secondary, with one dovetailed drawer having wooden pulls and turned Sheraton legs. 29 3/4" H x 24 3/4" W x 19" D. Mid 19th century. 2nd item: Middle Tennessee cherry candlestand, circular top over turned ring and baluster standard transitioning to three cabriole legs, all with the original brown varnish. 27 5/8" h X 16" dia. Mid-19th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Old refinsh, general wear, front left leg broken and re-attached, one drawer bottom board possibly replaced. 2nd item: old Iron brace added to base of two legs, some alligatoring to original varnish, couple of small losses to ring molding on shaft. [See more photos →]

William Yeoward "Fern" pattern crystal ice bucket and 2 champagne flutes. Stamped "William Yeoward" on base. Ice Bucket – 9" H x 8 1/4" dia. Champagne Flutes – 8" H X 3 1/2" dia. Late 20th/early 21st century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Elmira Deacon Dungan, 19th century American needlework family record sampler with house, silk and wool or cotton on linen. Floral vine top border and alphabet and numbers over the names of 5 Dungan family members: Elizabeth B. Dungan 1802, Mary Ann Dungan 1829, Henry Newton Dungan, Robert Kelton Dungan, Sarah Ann Dungan 1839, and Charles Fisk Dungan 1843. Alternate spelling Duncan. Beneath the names are stitched a two story house and garden with two geese. Sampler 16" H x 13" W. Antique giltwood frame: 18-5/8" H x 15-3/4" W. Note: Elmira Deacon Dungan was born Oct. 1, 1833 in Shepardstown, Virginia. She was the daughter of Henry Miller Dungan and Elizabeth Borton Newton. She made her sampler at the Springdale Boarding School for Girls in Loudon Co., VA. She became a student there in 1848 and is listed in the school catalog in 1850. The family was living in Morgan Co.,VA in 1850 and in Covington, Alleghany Co., VA in 1860. Elmira married John Wesley Cornelius in Marietta, OH in 1864. By 1870 the couple had moved to Baltimore, MD. They had six children. Elmira died March 29, 1929 in Baltimore. She is buried in the Baltimore City Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. 2nd item: 19th century American needlework school girl sampler, wool and cotton on linen, signed Mary H. Philes, aged 10, 1847, cross stitch and embroidery stitches with six rows of alphabet and numbers divided by geometric rows, over a verse and floral lower border. Verse reads: "This work in hand my Friends may have When I am in my silent grave And which when e'er their chance to see May kind remembrance picture me. While on the glowing canvass (sic) stands The labour of my youthful hands Few other cares than this I knew But perserverence brought me through." Sight: 15-3/4" H x 16-1/4" W. Wooden veneered frame: 16-3/4" H x 17-1/4" W. Estate of J.D. and Jane Vandercook, Hendersonville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Burn marks and holes mostly affecting upper left corner, lower left and right margin. Scattered stains, particularly around center sides. Losses to frame lower left corner. 2nd item: Very good condition with some darkening to original linen and a couple of scattered light stains. Frames not original. [See more photos →]

English Rich's patent brass tobacco or honor box comprised of a rectangular case with rounded feet, two locking hinged compartments, one end with a coin slot and plunger, and center handle. Maker's marks, left and center on top of box. Key included. 7 1/4" H x 9 5/8" W x 4 3/4" D. 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. CONDITION: Oxidation of brass around coin slot, plunger, and hinges. 1/4" abrasion to brass, surface of right hinged compartment. [See more photos →]

1st & 2nd items: 2 aquamarine pint scroll flasks, one having a plain lip, 8 pointed star and circular pontil (6 7/8" H) and the other with shaped lip, 6 pointed star and red circular pontil (7 1/4" H). Both 19th century. 3rd item: Light amber globular form blown glass bottle, possibly Zanesville, having rolled rim, approx. 16 ribs and high circular pontil. 5 1/4" H. 19th century. 4th item: Aquamarine globular form blown glass bottle, possibly Zanesville, having 16 ribs and high circular pontil. 7 3/4" H. 19th century. 5th item: Hand blown hollow swirled glass cane or walking stick having white, green, and brown swirl decoration and rounded heavy knob with open tip. 47" L. 19th century. 6th item: Hand blown amber glass pipe having a long swirled body and curled tip. 30 1/2" L. 19th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Minor flea bites to rim. 2nd-4th items: Overall very good condition. 5th item: Wear to swirl decoration, no chips or cracks. 6th item: Wear to surface, no chips or cracks. [See more photos →]

1st item: Native American Cherokee rivercane carrying basket with alternating bands of walnut and bloodroot dyed rivercane and fixed handle. 14" H x 10 1/2" W. 2nd item: Native American Cherokee rivercane carrying basket with alternating bands of bloodroot dyed weavers and fixed handle. 11 1/2" H x 13" W. 3rd item: Native American Cherokee rivercane carrying basket, squared form and wrapped handle, with alternating bands of walnut and bloodroot dyed rivercane. 9 1/4" H x 7 1/2" W. All 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Group of 6 etchings depicting the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. 1st item: Harrison Cady (New York/Massachusetts, 1877-1970) etching, "Tinker's Bell Mill in the Great Smoky Mountains." Signed lower right. The North Shore Arts Association, Gloucester, MA, gallery tag with title, artist, and date information, en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 9 5/8" H x 12 1/8" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 19 5/8" W. Early 20th century. 2nd-3rd item: Two Leon Rene Pescheret (Wisconsin/Illinois/Arizona/England,1892-1971) etchings: the first titled "Mount LeConte. The Great Smokies. Tenn." in the plate lower left, and signed in pencil, lower right; the second titled "In the Smokies, Tenn." in pencil lower left and signed in pencil lower right, additionally signed with "L R P" monogram and dated, in the plate, lower left. Images range in size from 7 3/4" H x 5 7/8" W to 7 3/4" H x 6 1/8" W. Sheets range in size from 12 1/2" H x 9 5/8" W to 14" H x 11" W. Matte – 14" H x 12" W. Both items early/mid 20th century. 4th-6th item: Three Lenore Wray (20th century) etchings titled "A Smoky Mt. Cabin", "Winter in the Smokies", and "The Old Mill (Tenn)". Titled, in the stone, lower center, signed in pencil, lower right of Winter etching. Titled and signed, in pencil lower left and right under Cabin and Mill etchings. Cabin etching mounted to card stock. Card stock cover page titled "Etchings of the Great Smoky Mountains by Lenore Wray" included. Images range on size from 2 1/8" H x 3" W to 4 3/8" H x 6 3/8" W. Sheets range in size from 4 1/8" H x 3 3/4" W to 5 1/2" H x 7 1/4" W. All items 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Foxing spots, largest 1/4", scattered on surface of sheet. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd-3rd items: "Mount LeConte" etching is mounted to matte and has minute scattered foxing spots, plus scuff marks, largest 1 1/2", en verso . "In the Smokies" has 1 1/4" printed black line, top left, toned edges, and black scuffs marks, largest 1/2", lower center. 4th-6th items: Ghost marks from old tape, traces of black construction paper, visible en verso of Mill etching. Ghost marks from glue, traces of green card stock, visible en verso of Winter etching. Minute scuffs, scattered on surfaces of sheets. [See more photos →]

Aurelio Melero (Cuba, 1870-1929) oil on board painting depicting the portrait of a woman in an orientalist head scarf and costume against a dark red background. Signed and dated "A-Melero 1922" top right. Lot includes a Louis XIII style frame that does not conform to painting. Panel – 10" H x 8 1/2" W. Frame – 14 5/8" H x 12 3/4" W. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Minute foxing spots and a few scattered abrasions. Rubbing to margin edges of oil. [See more photos →]

Constant Troyon (France, 1810-1865) oil on board painting depicting a cottage and outdoor setting with a figure harvesting fruit trees and laundry drying on split rail fence. Signed "C.T." lower right. Housed in an older Louis XIII style gilt frame. Sight – 9" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed – 14 1/2" H x 18" W. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Minute inpainting and some surface grime. Minor chips and losses to frame. [See more photos →]

1st item: Tiffany, Young and Ellis coin silver sugar basket, oval form with conforming foot and solid sides, molded handle. Marked on bottom "Tiffany, Young and Ellis" in rectangle with additional marks "Late" in rectangle and "Tiffany and Co." and "650 Broadway" both in rectangles, flanked by two M marks in ovals on each side, and stamped incuse number 85. Monogram CT to side. 6 1/2" H (handle extended) x 5 3/4" W x 4" D. 6.21 oz troy. Circa 1841-51. 2nd item: Sterling sugar basket, round form with decorative pierced sides over a band of chased feather decoration, beaded edge and footring and twist/wrap style handle, no liner. Marks for Hy Wilkinson and Co., Sheffield, 1850-51, measures 7" H with handle extended, 4 3/8" diam. 6.31 oz troy. CONDITION: 1st item: Excellent condition. 2nd item: 1" repair to rim, just above mark. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 3 Middle Tennessee stoneware pottery miniatures having glaze with brown/tan/brown transition color including one (1) jug form with pulled strap handle (4 1/8" H) and two 2-handled vase/urn forms with pulled strap handles (3" H & 3 1/2" H). All late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Very slight chipping/wear to rim of largest urn/vase form, otherwise all pieces overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Middle TN stoneware pottery jar and vases, 4 items total. 1st item: Stoneware pottery jar with double strap handles, salt deposits/drip on one handle, slightly flaring neck, and wide footed base. Brown/tan/brown transition glaze with terminals of handles in the shape of a distinctive "V". 8" H x 6 1/4" W. 2nd item: Stoneware pottery vase with crimped edge and light grey/brown glaze. 6 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W. 3rd item: Stoneware pottery jar with flared neck, light incised line under rim edge, and brown/tan/brown transition glaze. 7" H x 4 1/4" W. 4th item: Stoneware pottery vase with bulbous tapering body, double collared neck, and footed base with light grey glaze. 9" H x 5 1/4" W. All items late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition. 2nd item: Minute black spots, scattered on surface of vase. 3rd item: Scattered firing flaws, largest 7/8", surface of vase. Minute black spots, scattered on surface of vase. 4th item: 2" area of repair, footed base. 1/4" chip, surface of body. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) works. 1st item: Graphite drawing with watercolor titled “Congratulations” depicting a gnome kneeling before a bird with an egg. Titled and signed with monogram signature, lower left and right. Housed in a contemporary metallic frame. Sight – 9 1/4″ H x 8″ W. Framed – 10 1/2″ H x 9 3/8″ W. 2nd item: Oil on board depicting an upside-down golden mushroom against a dark background. Unsigned. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 2 1/2″ H x 2″ W. Framed – 7 3/4″ H x 5 5/8″ W. Mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): Wildner was born in Germany but moved to Detroit with his family as a child and then, as a teenager, to Nashville. He served in the Army in 1944 and went on to study art briefly at the Meinzinger Art School in Detroit. He returned to Nashville to practice commercial art, but by the mid-1950s had decided to pursue his own art career. Whimsical animals and fantastical, often grotesque creatures were a recurring theme of his work. Wildner met with critical and commercial success after a 1962 exhibit of his art at the Nashville site now known as Cheekwood. However, the death of his parents and collapse of his marriage in the 1970s led him to become reclusive in the last two decades of his life. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both items: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

1st item: German .800 silver teapot, Rococo style spiral fluted design with hinged dome lid and flat base, gooseneck handle, marked WTB .800, 5"H. 10.31 oz troy. 2nd item: Pair Gorham mid century modern style weighted candlesticks, with flared round bases, 2"H. 3rd item: Round wine coaster with star-etched crystal center and reticulated silver border, marked Frank M. Whiting and Co. Sterling, 6 1/2" diam. 4th through 8th item: Watson Sterling salt cellars, 4 square and one round, 1 1/2" diam and sq. 9th through 20th items: 18 sterling salt spoons, all about 2 1/8"L. (2.52 oz troy, cellars plus spoons) 21st item: Travel brush in cylindrical silver metal case, not marked. 2 1/2"L. End possibly missing. 22nd through 26th items: 5 pieces silverplated flatware: Butter knife, 2 sugar spoons and 1 dessert fork and small knife. 27th item: Horn snuff mull, bell metal mounted, the hinged lid inset with a recangular crystal insert, 3"L. No monograms. 28th and 29th items: Horn or antler handled carving knife and fork, with ferrules and ends marked sterling and steel blades marked for J. Russell & Co., Green River Works, 1834. Ends monogrammed L or T. 12" and 16"L. All items late 19th to early 20th century. Lot also includes 4 Pieces Confederate Paper Currency, all dated 1864. Includes $20 bill with vignette of state capital, #52559 (1/16" tear at top, light staining at right); two $10 bills #77802 (couple spots foxing) and #59020 (1/2" tear, overall discoloration); and one $5 bill, #2879. Provenance: Estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st grouping: Teapot: some dents to handle, lid does not fully close. End possibly missing on travel brush. Other items generally good condition with minor wear and scratching. 2nd grouping: All with light fading and some edge folding; additional condition issues are listed above. [See more photos →]

Group of three Moroccan handwoven tribal rugs. 1st item: Moroccan handwoven rug, wool on wool, 100" L x 41 1/2" W, three medallions, center medallion with lion figure, red field, secondary colors of ivory, orange, green, grey and black. Marrakesh, Morroco rug label on back. 2nd item: Moroccan handwoven rug, wool on wool, 75" L x 41" W, blue diamond center field, red perimeter, secondary colors of orange, ivory and green. Marrakesh, Morroco rug label on back. 3rd item: Moroccan handwoven rug, wool on wool, 99" L x 55" W, center diamond in blue field, secondary colors of red, taupe, ivory, brown and orange. All measurements do not include fringe. All rugs mid-20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: Both rugs with very light wear, recently cleaned. 3rd item: Very light wear with scattered areas of bleeding, mostly red into areas of white [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain bowl, square footed form with indented corners, the interior with swimming ducks and lotus blossom decoration and the experior with yellow gound and scrolling vine decoration and Ju-i border. Stamped China to the base. 4" H x 8 3/8" W. 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase, square form and flaring neck having green ground with Prunus blossom decoration. 11 3/8" H. 20th century. Provenance: Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt autographed card and photograph. The 8 x 10" black and white photograph shows the President sitting at his desk and wearing bow tie and is inscribed "For Harry" in blue ink; the White House card beneath is signed " Franklin D. Roosevelt " in black ink (3" x 4 1/4"). Both are lightly adhered to a 13" x 8 1/2" ivory colored mat embossed on back Harris & Ewing Washington DC. Photograph also stamped Harris & Ewing en verso. CONDITION: Photo glued to mat in upper and lower right corners, card glued to mat at center, light overall toning, crease upper left corner. [See more photos →]

1st & 2nd items: Pair of Chinese porcelain robin's egg blue bottle vases with slightly flaring rims. Both fitted with hardwood stands. 8 1/4" H. Both 20th century. 3rd item: Miniature Chinese porcelain robin's egg blue bottle vase, fitted with hardwood stand. 4 1/8" H. 20th century. 4th item: Miniature Chinese porcelain green flambe glazed bottle vase, fitted with hardwood stand. 4 1/4" H. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st & 2nd items: Both with very light overall craquelure, one with chip to underside of base. 3rd item: Very good condition, overall light craquelure to glaze. 4th item: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

2-part gilt and patinated bronze Vaishravana figure, riding a dragon, atop lotus base. Lotus stamp to underside. 7 3/8"H. Chinese, Tibetan or Southeast Asian, late 19th to early 20th century. CONDITION: Good condition with some denting to underside and wear to base, moderate wear to gilding. [See more photos →]

Civil War era letter and Confederate officer carte de vistes, 5 items total. 1st item: Civil war era letter with envelope from William F. Thurman, 53rd Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, Confederate States Army, addressed to his wife Margaret R. Thurman, Lynnville, Giles County, Tennessee. Letter from Port Hudson, Louisiana dated Feb the 27th, 1863 reads "Dear wife and children, it is with pleasure that I seat myself to drop you a few line to let you know that I am well and have better health thein [sic] I have since I have been out…Everything is a high price our men freed a kind of a gun boat out of a transport they…with cotton to go up the River to capture lane none dead yankee gunboat wich [sic] the[y] have succeeded in doing the one that left hear [sic] and one we got from the[m] a week or too [sic] ago named queen of the west and another boat captured the yankee Iron clad we have the Iron clad in our possession at this time sunk in a boat & [a] foot [of] water. Jim Polk is sick and has gone to the hospital the Doctors say that he has the fever Nat has got the yellow ganders [possibly yellow jaundice]". The letter also includes Thurman's instructions to his wife regarding the upkeep of the family crops and livestock stating "I think I will be at home by the time Crops is Made…". The letter also contains a shorter message from Thurman, Port Hudson, dated February 28th 11/63 in which he states "I still have the the [sic] ganders I don't know as I am any Better than I was when I wrote you last I am better of the gander but I am so weak…" and later refers to a letter that he received from Dick Weatherford informing him that Joe Perry had died. He ends the letter with the sentiment "your devoted Husband Till Death W. F. Thurman to M. C. Thurman". Envelope includes "PORT HUDSON LA" and "PAID" postmark stamps, with Thurman's name and regiment number. Folded letter – 8 1/8" H x 5 1/2" W. Unfolded letter – 10 7/8" W. Envelope – 3 1/8" H x 5 1/2" W. 2nd-5th items: Four (4) Civil War era carte de vistes (CDVs) depicting officers of the Confederate States Army, including Major-General Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Cheatham, General Albert Sidney Johnston, General Braxton Bragg, and Lieutenant General Simon Bolivar Buckner. Johnston, Bragg, and Buckner CDVs published by E & H. T. Anthony, New York, Cheatham CDV taken by Theodore Gubelman (American/Swiss, 1844-1926), Pulaski, TN. Maker's marks and names of officers en verso. CDVs approximately 4" H x 2 1/2" W. All items mid/late 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Letter and envelope with overall toning, Minor wear to center fold line of letter, losses and tears to envelope edges. 2nd-5th items: General wear and chipping to edges of CDVs with overall toning. All with pencil inscriptions en verso. [See more photos →]

American Sterling and Coin Silver, including candelabras, candlesticks, and flatware, 32 items total. 1st-2nd items: Pair of Hamilton sterling silver convertible 3 light candelabras, gadroon border, weighted. 15 3/8" H. 3rd-4th items: Pair International Silver Co. "Spring Glory" pattern sterling silver candlesticks, floral pattern on bottom rim, weighted. 3 3/4"H. 5th item: Fisher Silversmiths, Inc. sterling silver bud vase, weighted. Inscribed "Girls Cotillion 1951", footed base. 6" H. 6th item: Duchin Creations sterling silver etched glass bud vase, weighted. 9 1/2" H. 7th-12th items: Grouping of coin flatware including 3 Edward and David Kinsey coin silver tablespoons ( 8 1/2" L), and 3 coin silver demitasse spoons, unmarked (5 1/4"L). 13th-32nd items: Grouping of sterling silver flatware including 6 William B. Durgin Co. tablespoons (7 1/4" L), 8 International Silver Co. teaspoons, 6 "Brandon" pattern (5 3/4" L), 2 "Abbottsford" pattern ( 5 7/8" L), 3 Saart Brothers salt spoons (2 3/8" L), 1 Paye and Baker Manufacturing Co. souvenir spoon (5 1/8" L), and a 2-piece carving set, marked Sterling, (9"-10 1/4" L). 19.87 total weighable troy ounces. All items early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Most pieces show light wear consistent with use. Most flatware is monogrammed. 5th item: Dents, largest 1/4", surface of vase. [See more photos →]

Arthur Vachell (California, 1864-1933) oil on canvas titled "Carmel Coast". Depicts a seascape with mountains beneath a rising sun, background. Signed "A Vachell" lower left. Titled and with a paper biographical label of the artist en verso. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight – 8 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 16 3/8" H x 22 3/8" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall light craquelure. [See more photos →]

Mid-century modern floor sculpture, painted metal and bronze, signed K.A. Comprised of stacked and painted hollow metal cubes on a cubic base, with brutalist bronze sculptures of an embracing couple in one opening, and three nude women in another. 57" H x 15 1/4" W. 30 lbs. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Some light wear and grime to painted surfaces and base, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

14K gold gent's ring with raised yellow gold lion head mask on a black onyx background with 3 single cut diamonds in eyes and mouth. Gold is satin finish with bright finish highlights. Marked 14K. Size 11. Weight 25 grams. Top: height 7/8" x width 11/16". CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

2 Baccarat Gridel Paperweights, Rooster and Deer. 1st item: Gridel rooster paperweight with a central rooster cane, surrounded by concentric rows including the 18 different Gridel canes. On upset muslin ground and etched "1971, #6" on bottom. 2nd item: Gridel deer paperweight with a central deer silhouette cane, with twisted panels of green and yellow canes separated by radiating spokes with the other 17 Gridel canes. On frosted ground and etched #7 on bottom. Both paperweights are etched "Baccarat, France" on base. Each 3 1/8" dia. CONDITION: Both in excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

8 Middle Tennessee stoneware pottery items including one (1) large tan to brown glaze bottle (10 1/4" H), one (1) small brown glaze bottle (5 1/2" H), one (1) light brown and tan glaze two-handled jug (7 1/4" H), one (1) miniature brown and tan glaze one-handled jug (2 5/8" H), one (1) brown and tan glazed inkwell (2 7/8" H), a squat form tan and brown glazed cream pitcher (2 3/4" H x 5 3/4" W), light and dark brown glazed pitcher (6 3/4" H x 6" W) and a brown glazed flower pot with wavy rim, textured body and flower form handles (3 5/8" H x 5" W). All late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Minor fleabites to rim of squat form pitcher and minor chipping to one handle of flower pot, all other items very good condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 25 pieces of carved stone fruit including banana, apples, cherries, grapes, strawberry, plums, onion, pears, nuts and citrus fruits together with a wooden bowl. Fruit sizes range from 1-1/2" L to 6-3/4" L. Wooden bowl measures 3-1/4" H x 12 1/4" dia. Fruit, 19th century. Bowl, late 20th century. Estate of J.D. and Jane Vandercook, Hendersonville, TN. CONDITION: Some scattered minor chipping and loss of color to fruit. [See more photos →]

Pair Royal Worcester porcelain birds, Parula Warblers, modeled by Dorothy Doughty, comprising a cock and hen, each painted in polychrome enamels, marked on bases. Ranging in size from 3 3/4" H to 8 3/4" H. Note: Each figure retains a fitted wooden shipping crate (11 1/2 H x 12 5/8" W x 9 1/2" D). 20th century. CONDITION: A few spots of grime, but overall excellent condition, no damage. [See more photos →]

1st item: "President McKinley's Visit to the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition", drawn by William A. Rogers, published 1897. From "Harper's Weekly", page 604. Wood cut engraving with later hand coloring depicting a montage of scenes from the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, including "The Daylight Fireworks", "The Illumination of the Rialto at Night", and a pictorial representation of President McKinley. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 13 1/4" H x 8 1/4" W. Sight – 14 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W. Framed – 19 5/8" H x 14 3/4" W. 2nd item: "General View of the City of Nashville, Tennessee", published March 6, 1862. From "Harper's Weekly", page 152. Wood cut engraving with later hand coloring depicting the city of Nashville. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 9" H x 13 1/2" W. Sight – 10 1/2" H x 14 3/4" W. Framed – 16 1/2" H x 20 7/8" W. 3rd item: "Nashville, Tennessee–Religious and Educational Institutions", drawn by Louis Joutel, published June 11, 1887. From "The New South. Supplement to Harper's Weekly". Wood cut engravings with later hand coloring depicting the Religious and Educational Institutions of Nashville, Tennessee, buildings labeled. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 11 1/2" H x 9" W. Sight – 14 3/4" H x 9 5/8" W. Framed – 21" H x 16" W. 4th item: "The Capitol at Nashville" and "The Railroad Bridge Over the Cumberland, at Nashville, Tennessee" with text, published March 6, 1862. From "Harper's Weekly", page 153. Wood cut engravings with later hand coloring depicting the Capitol Building and the Railroad Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee with text about the city. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Images range in size from 4 3/4" H x 6 3/4" W to 6 1/2" H x 9" W. Sight – 14 5/8" H x 9 5/8" W. Framed – 21" H x 16" W. 5th item: "A Nashville Studio" and "A Class at Work in the School of the Nashville Art Association" with text, drawn by Horace Bradley, published circa 1887. From "The New South. Supplement to Harper's Weekly", page 432. Wood cut engravings with later hand coloring depicting the Nashville Art School with text about the school. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Images range in size from 6 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W to 6 5/8" H x 9" W. Sight – 14 1/2" H x 9 3/4" W. Framed – 21" H x 16" W. 6th item: "Tennessee–Centennial of the Settlement of Nashville–The Grand Military and Industrial Procession, April 24th", from sketches by Walter Goater, published circa 1880. From "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper". Wood cut engraving with later hand coloring depicting a procession to celebrate the Centennial celebration of the settlement of Nashville, Tennessee. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 9 1/8" H x 13 3/4" W. Sheet – 9 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W. Framed – 13 3/4" H x 19 1/4" W. 7th item: "The New Exposition Building on the Corner of Broad and Spruce Streets. Tennessee–Centennial Celebration of the Settlement of the City of Nashville", published circa 1880. From "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper". Wood cut engraving with later hand coloring depicting the Exposition Building that was built on corner of Broad and Spruce streets. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 6 1/2" H x 9 1/8" W. Sight – 7 1/4" H x 9 1/2" W. Framed – 12 3/4" H x 15 1/4" W. 8th item:"Sketches In and Around Nashville, TN", drawn by Charles Graham, published 1887. From "The New South", supplement to Harper's Weekly, pages 430-431. Wood cut engraving with later hand coloring depicting nine scenes of the city including a view from the capitol steps, the Levee, the Hermitage, and the grave of Andrew Jackson. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 14 3/4" H x 20" W. Sight – 15 1/8" H x 21 1/8" W. Framed – 21 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W. All items mid/late 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. 2nd item: Minute foxing spots on surface of sheet. Not examined out of frame. 3rd item: Two tears, largest 3/4", lower right edge of sheet. Not examined out of frame. 4th item: Minute foxing spots on surface of sheet. Not examined out of frame. 5th item: 3/4" tear, center of left edge of sheet. 3/8" mark, top right of sheet. Not examined out of frame. 6th item: Overall excellent condition. Not examined out of frame. 7th item: Ghost tape marks across top edge of sheet. Minute foxing spots on surface of sheet. Not examined out of frame. 8th item: 7/8" area of water damage, top right of sheet. 1" area of toning, top center of sheet fold. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

1st item: After Alois Mayer (Germany, 1855-1936) bronze sculpture titled "Lady Liberty" depicted blind folded, holding the scales of justice and standing atop a book and snake. Signed on the base "A. Moyer". Mounted onto a green marble circular base. 10 1/2" H. Modern, 20th century. 2nd item: After Edmund Louis Auguste Leveque (France, 1814-1875) bronze sculpture depicting a partially nude female reclining with arm behind her head. Signed on side of base "Leveque". Not mounted on a base. 5" H x 10" W. European, late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Both items overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: French or diplomat sword having a triangular engraved blade, brass handle with mother-of-pearl grip, and leather and brass scabbard. Brass handle features the coat of arms for Peru. Blade – 29 1/4" L. Overall – 35 1/4" L. 19th century. 2nd item: Japanese M-1914 Imperial Naval Officer's dress sword, possibly Formosa Command, with brown leather scabbard with fittings having engraved leaf and raised cherry blossom decoration. The D hilt with engraved leaf and raised cherry blossom decoration and wire wrapped sharkskin handle. Blade – 25" L. Overall – 30 3/4" L. 1st half 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Break to lower side of handle. General wear and losses to leather scabbard. 2nd item: Wear and light losses to leather of scabbard, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Karel Christiaan Appel (New York/France/Italy/Switzerland, 1921-2006) color lithograph titled "Homme et Jeu-e" depicting two abstract multicolored figures. Numbered 56/75 in pencil, lower left under image, signed and dated "Appel 69" in pencil, lower right under image. Artist and title inscribed en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 21 3/4" H x 27 5/8" W. Framed – 23 1/2" H x 29 5/8" W. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of sheet. 1 1/8" piece of masking tape, top left of sheet. 3/8" piece of white paper, lower right of sheet. Frame lined with masking tape en verso. [See more photos →]

1st and 2nd item: Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork and Spoon Set in the "Broom Corn" pattern, with gilt washed ends, each 9 1/2"L. Combined weight 8.59 oz troy. 3rd item: Footed bowl with gadrooned and reticulated edges, weighted base, marked Rogers Sterling Weighted. 9" diam. 4th and 5th items: Two matching bon bon or nut dishes with Rococo style floral repousse sides, marked Gorham Sterling 816, 5 1/4" diameter. 6th item: Faceted salt cellar with amethyst glass liner (having cut star in bottom) and salt spoon, the frame and spoon marked "sterling". 7th item: English sterling silver berry spoon with vermeil repousse fruit and foliate bowl and handle engraved front and back, hallmarked for London, sterling, maker's mark RH (possibly Robert Hennell), reign and date marks rubbed. 8"L. 18th century. 8th-11th items: 1 Sterling sugar shell, 1 Gorham "Rondo" pattern bon bon spoon, 1 Paye and Baker sterling teaspoon with pierced handle, and 1 Holmes and Edwards silverplated bon bon spoon. All items 20th century except where otherwise noted. Combined weighable silver: 18.98 oz troy. CONDITION: Marks are very rubbed on Tiffany set. Other items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Baccarat cylindrical flared form vase, with molded vertical fluting. Stamped "Baccarat France" on base. 10" H x 9" dia. Late 20th/early 21st century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three Baccarat paperweights, all etched "Baccarat, France" on base. 1st item:Scattered millefiori on white upset muslin paperweight. 2nd & 3rd items: Concentric millefiori on clear ground. Ranging in size from 2 3/8" to 3" dia. CONDITION: All in excellent to very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: "Four Seasons" porcelain basket in style of J.J. Kaendler of the Meissen factory, oval form with molded basket weave design, hand-painted floral and cross-hatching decoration. The four seasons are represented by masks on the ends of the ribbon-style partially gilded handles. crossed marks likely for Samson and Cie Company. 5 1/4" H overall x 10" W x 6" D. 19th century. 2nd item: Old Paris style porcelain coffee can and saucer with playing card motif, green ground, gilt interior, red mark on base. Cup: 2 5/8" H, saucer: 1 1/4" H x 5 1/8" dia. 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Nose chipped on"Winter" mask plus other small breaks to decorations around masks and two older 1/8" and 1/4" L chips to rims beneath handles. 2nd item: Minor wear to gilt decoration. [See more photos →]

1st item: Choctaw rivercane gathering basket, square form and fixed handle with multi-color geometric pattern. 7 1/2" H x 11 1/4" dia. 2nd item: Southwest Native American storage basket, possibly Apache, having allover Native American alphabet / letter design. 9 1/2" H x 7 1/2" dia. Early 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Wear/fade to color. Slight lose to handle. 2nd item: Wear/losses to rim, very slight losses to body. [See more photos →]

Antique Persian Afshar area rug, wool on wool, 59" L x 44 1/2" W, 3 medallions, rust field with secondary colors of blues, ivory, green and yellow. 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Good condition. Overall low pile. Some abrash. [See more photos →]

Group of 8 Chinese/Southeast Asian blue and white bowls, Ming and Qing Dynasty periods. Includes an 8" dia. bowl with chrysanthemum motif; 2 bowls with scalloped rims and fluted sides, one with bird in branch decoration to front and auspicious "good luck" characters to back, the other with floral decoration and workshop mark, 7 3/4" H and 7 5/8" dia.; 1 bowl (3" H) with flared rim and vine decoration, 7" H; two bowls with underglaze blue decoration and raised overglaze brown decoration of carp, 4 5/8" dia.; 1 bowl with underglaze decoration of figure on horseback, 5 5/8" dia.; and a small bowl with underglaze floral decoration to top and geometric decoration to underside, 3 3/4" dia. Provenance: Purchased from Chinese nationals by a U.S. government employee, working in Southeast Asia shortly after the Cultural Revolution. CONDITION: Two bowls with scalloped rims and bowl with figure on horseback fluoresce but no damage is readily detecable. Fluorescence could be caused by glazes used in the firing. Scattered tiny rim/footring chips to all, Bowl with auspicious character marks has some firing flaws. One carp bowl has crazing. [See more photos →]

Model 1894 Winchester rifle, 32-40 Caliber. Serial number 342321. Barrel marked, " MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894. 32-40". Lock plate marked, "Model 1894 Winchester Trade Mark". Walnut stocks, metal frame, half magazine, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 22". Overall length – 40". Serial number corresponds to year 1905. CONDITION: Metal has brown patina. Bore is dark. Stock has numerous storage dings. Wrist has standard screws and 2 3/4" crack to wood, left side. Upper tang missing screw for tang sight option. Patches of moderate pitting on lever, receiver, and butt plate. Patches of light pitting on other areas. Numerous dings on barrel. Action is good. Half magazine OK. [See more photos →]

Two (2) nearly matching Middle Tennessee stoneware pottery urn form jars with pulled strap handles. One with darker brown glaze to the body and neck unglazed (10 1/2" H), the other with a tan to brown transition glaze (10 3/4" H). Both items late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Some rubbing to rim of 1st jar. Both overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Rose vase, square form with stepped base, each side of the neck, mid-section and base having enameled vignette decoration including landscape and bird. Modified as lamp with added wood mounts to the top and base. Vase measures 12 1/2" H. 27 3/4" overall H. Late Republic period. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Base drilled, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Louis P. Fabien (Belgium/France, b. 1925) oil on canvas pointillist painting depicting a female nude in a field of yellow. Signed and dated "L Fabien 72" lower right. Housed in a gilt wood and composition frame with engraved brass name plate affixed to matte. Sight – 10 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed – 21" H x 24" W. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Painting overall excellent condition. Small light brown stain, top right of white matte. [See more photos →]

1st item: Carved Chinese celadon hardstone covered vase having carved and pierced flowering branch and bird decoration with conforming carved lid. Mounted onto a bronzed metal base and converted to a lamp. Also fitted with later added bronze metal collar to neck. Vase – 9 3/4" H. Overall – 23 1/4" H. 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese celadon carved hardstone covered censer, the top with animal head masks having movable ring handles and foo dog finial. The base with elaborate dragon dog handles with movable rings, carved knees and paw feet. Mounted onto a hardwood stand. Censer – 6" H x 6 3/4" dia. Overall – 7 1/2" H. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Chips to base of top and rim of vase, some minor breaks lower front edge. Natural fissures in hardstone visible. Metal collar loose. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. One ring missing from top handle. Ghost tape residue around neck and bottom of lid. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain Sang-de-Boeuf or oxblood monochrome vase, flared rim with white crackle interior glaze. Fitted with a carved hardwood stand. 14 1/2" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Some glaze imperfections to rim and base, body with scratches noted to mid-section on one side. [See more photos →]

1st-2nd items: Two Aesthetic Movement Dodge hand-hammered sterling silver Asheville School sports award plaques, dated 1933 for Briggs McLemore, one mounted on wooden display board with support. Front marked lower right corner “Dodge Sterling.” (William Waldo Dodge 1895-1971, Asheville, N.C. silversmith). Both plaques – 3 3/4″ x 2 1/2″, Display board – 4 5/8″ H x 3 1/4″ W x 3/8″ board plus 2″ D stand. Unmounted plaque: 1.87 oz troy. 3rd-4th items: Pair Art Deco bookends of cold-painted green, possibly bronze, molded seated male nudes, unmarked, attached to rectangular marbleized metal bases. 5-1/4″ H x 7-1/2″ W x 2-1/2″ D. Likely American, 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items in very good condition with minor surface scratches. One bookend figure with scratch on outside of arm near hand that reveals base metal that appears to be bronze but not guaranteed. [See more photos →]

The Moviegoer. Author: Walker Percy. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961. "First Edition" stated on copyright page. "0561" and "$3.95" on front flap of dust jacket. No marks of previous ownership. 8 3/4" H x 5 7/8" W x 1" D. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good book in non price clipped dustjacket with edgewear and some chipping. There is a small bracket in margins of two pages. No other marks to text. [See more photos →]

Charles Livingston Bull (American, 1874-1932), two pieces of illustration art. 1st item: "Desperado From the North p. 9", Gouache and pencil drawing on Bainbridge illustration board, signed lower right. Depicts a hawk and another bird fighting. 18 1/2" x 12 1/4" image, 22" x 15" board. 2nd item: "Flagtail and Lagtail," charcoal on Bainbridge illustration board, depicting two skunks walking on snow, signed lower left. 13 1/4" x 18 1/2" image, 14 3/4" x 20" board. Courtesy of AskArt: Charles Livingston Bull lived in New Jersey and is known for wildlife, genre, illustrator, murals. Provenance: collection of Hazel King, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both with losses and chipping to margins, images in good condition with even toning. Skunk scene has a small area of staining at right edge of image. [See more photos →]

Folk Art model of the passenger steamboat "Santa Maria", comprised of two sections, consisting of red, white, blue and gilt painted wood with cotton string. 33 1/4" H x 40 1/4" L x 11" D. Early to Mid 20th century. Provenance: Loudon, TN collection. CONDITION: Crack to wood of lower deck, overall general light wear. [See more photos →]

Assembled group of Chinese Export Canton and Nanking blue and white porcelain, including 5 plates – 3 ex-Horchow collection and 1 reticulated (6 3/4" dia. to 9 3/4" dia.), Pair of export sake cups with stands (1 1/2" H), 2 teacups with saucers (2 1/4" H & 2 1/2" H), 2 small covered vegetable tureens (7 1/2" W x 6" H) and 2 Syllabub cups or Pots-de-Creme, with covers (3" H & 4" H). 18th & 19th centuries. CONDITION: A couple of plates with minor fleabites; one teacup with minor fleabites to rim. One tureen with possible rim repair. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese porcelain Famille Rose lozenge form footed compote, the interior with twin dragons chasing the flaming pearl decoration, the exterior body with alternating bat and peach decoration and the base with wave and enamel decoration. 2 3/4" H x 11 1/8" W x 8 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese Doucai porcelain vase, pear form body and a garlic head shaped neck, decorated with scrolling vine, foliate, fretwork and dragon designs with borders to the neck, shoulder and vase. Six character Jiajing mark to the neck. 9 3/4" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Light wear to interior, otherwise very good condition.2nd item:Circular hairline to lower body. [See more photos →]

Two Reed & Barton Francis Ist pattern sterling silver items including solid salad serving spoon, Eagle, R, Lion, Sterling marks, 9 1/2 " L, and oval bread tray, "X568 Francis 1, Reed & Barton, Sterling" on base, 1 1/2" H x 12" W x 7 1/2" D. 19.030 total troy ounces CONDITION: Both in very good condition with few surface scratches. No monograms. [See more photos →]

1st item: Miniature KY whiskey advertising jug with white slip glaze, "Compliments of I. W. Harper/Nelson, Kentucky". 3 1/2" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Hoffman carnival arcade cast iron rooster target in the original paint, back of circle target stamped with Hoffman logo, H within circle. 7 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W. 1st quarter 20th century. 3rd item: Scarce framed black and white cigar advertising photogravure published by Romback & Groene reading "Smoke the Judge Howell E. Jackson Cigar" with an image of the judge to the center. Note: Judge Jackson was a native of Paris, TN , a US Supreme Court Justice, a TN US Senator, a Judge on the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and a member of the TN House of Representatives. Sight – 22" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 24" H x 16 1/2" W. Circa 1892. CONDITION: 1st item: Very good condition. 2nd item: Some denting and loss of paint from use, overall good condition with all parts intact. 3rd item: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Fred Webster (Alabama, 1911-1998) painted wood folk art carvings titled "David, Look What You Have Done, I Meant To Do It", "Jonah, The Big Fish Will Get You", and "We Have Found Our Little Moses, Said Pharaoh's Daughter". Signed with location "Berry, Ala." underside of Jonah carving. All carvings mounted to wood bases with title placards. David – 8 1/8" H x 10 3/8" W x 4 3/4" D. Jonah – 4 1/4" H x 11 3/8" W x 4" D. Moses – 7 3/8" H x 8 3/8" W x 5 1/4" D. All items late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Minute paint flakes, chips to wood, surface of carvings. David carving loose on base. [See more photos →]

1st item: An 18th century English Staffordshire Pearlware pottery creamer, modeled as a cow, standing above a recumbent calf, decorated with blue, green, yellow and brown sponge decoration, on a canted rectangular plinth base. Upturned striped tail forms the handle. Fitted lid on back. 4"H. Circa 1760. 2nd item: 20th century Staffordshire pottery cream pitcher, modeled as a cow standing on an oval base decorated with a red flower. Lustreware horns; curled brown tail forms the handle. Fitted lid on back. Underside of base marked Staffordshire Ware Kent / Made in England. 5"H. CONDITION: 1st item: chips to ears on both cows, overall crazing. 2nd item: Both horns broken and reglued, overall crazing. [See more photos →]

The Speeches at Full-Length of Mr. Van Ness, Mr. Caines, the Attorney-General, Mr. Harrison, and General Hamilton, in the Great Cause of the People, against Harry Croswell, On an Indictment for a Libel on Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.78 pp. New-York: Printed by G. & R. Waite, 1804. Important pamphlet in the early formation of defamation law. 8 1/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 3/8" D. CONDITION: Blank wraps; some pages have light foxing. p. 77 has 2" closed tear, all text present, otherwise pamphlet in good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Navajo Ganado rug with central stepped diamond design, diamonds to the corner and stepped border, woven in colors of red, black, grey and natural. 30 1/2" x 44". 20th century. 2nd item: Navajo hand woven Teec Nos Pos Eyedazzler rug in colors of red, black, green, brown, grey, and natural, weaver Alice Roye (purchased from Southwestern Arts, Taos, NM). 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Some slight bleeding to natural border, some rippling overall to weaving, possibly from cleaning. 2nd item: Some wear to natural area of design on the side. [See more photos →]

Three Native American Acoma ollas, two signed, including one by Conception Faustine. 1st item: Native American Acoma pottery seed jar with polychrome stylized red, black, and white animals, insects, and geometric designs. Signed "D. Lewis/ M. Henderson Acoma" on base. 3" H x 3 1/2" dia. Late 20th century. 2nd item: Native American Acoma pottery olla with polychrome stylized black and white geometric designs with red trim around interior of neck and base. Pencil inscription on body "By Kaching (?)". Numbered "H78.148.5" on base. 6 3/4" H x 7 1/2" W. Mid/late 20th century. 3rd item: Large Native American Acoma redware pottery olla made by Concepcion Faustine (New Mexico, 1907-2008), circa 1940s, with polychrome stylized red, black, and white stylized geometric designs, red trim around interior of neck, and inlaid with 1 5/8" turquoise stone on neck. Signed Acomanmey C E Faustine on base with accession number H79.72.13. 10" H x 12" W. Deaccessioned from the Mint Museum of Art (ref. Leland Little Auction # 0419, Dec. 3. 2005). Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Few scattered scuffs on surface of body. 2nd item: 1/8" chip near neck. Minute paint chips on neck and surface of body. Faint 1" marks on surface of body near neck. 3rd item: Wear to blue stone and light cracklure to blue stone. Chips, largest 1/4", on surface of body. Scattered scuffs on surface of body. [See more photos →]

Jack Spencer (b. 1951) gelatin silver print depicting a residential area in the Southwest, middle ground, against the Rocky Mountains, background. Signed "Spencer" on matte, lower right under image. Housed in a silver metal frame with a white matte. Sight – 12 7/8" H x 19" W. Framed – 22 3/8" H x 29 1/4" W. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Buffalo horn powder flask or calling horn with elaborate carved or engraved decoration of hunting motifs including a man with rifle on horseback with hunting dogs at his side, rabbit, deer, frog, birds, and other animals. Engraved "H.G. Kittrell Mt. Pleasant" with additional engraving that appears to read 10AO. 10" L. Together with a small plain horn, 4 3/4" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. Note: Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. is located in Maury County. A Hinton Greene Kittrell (1845-1904) of Maury County served in the Confederate Army (19th Tennessee Cavalry, ref. Tennessee Confederate Pensions, #W10612). His son, H.G. Kittrell Jr. (1888-1937), was in the banking business and a cashier for Brushy Mountain State Prison. CONDITION: Large horn has a small hole (1/8", appears drilled) near bottom edge. Light wear, retains old dry leather strap. Small Horn has several small chips at ends. [See more photos →]

1st item: Miniature Confederate silk parade or reunion flag with stamped design and lettering UDC 89 (United Daughters of the Confederacy, circa 1889-1920s), 3 3/8"H, mounted and framed under glass in a small antique silver-gilt frame, 5 3/4" x 4", with label verso for Jeff Bridgman Antiques, Dillsburg, PA. 2nd item: United States Parade Flag with 13 stars, linen on wood pole, 6"L, mounted and framed under glass in an antique silver-gilt frame, 11" x 10". Provenance: Private Belle Meade (Nashville) Tennessee collection. CONDITION: 1st item: 1/2" chip to frame and several tarnish spots, flag in good condition. 2nd item: Flag with small 1/8" stain and light grime and fading; abrasions to frame. Both recently framed with conservation mounting and UV resistant glass. [See more photos →]

Queen Anne-George II transitional oak lowboy or dressing table, rectangular thumb-molded top over two side by side dovetailed drawers with thumb-molded fronts, thistle or flame-engraved brass pulls likely original, the apron with scalloped carving on front and sides, raised on straight turned legs with pad feet, 30 1/2" H x 27 3/4" W x 18 1/2" D. English, early 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Peter Fyfe, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Loss to one scallop on carved skirt, missing lock, split to top and to left drawer bottom, 6" area of wear/loss to front edge molding, half of one back foot missing, the other missing about 1/4 of its foot; scattered small stains, scratches and abrasions. [See more photos →]