Modern and Mid-Century

1st-4th items: Set of four (4) Chinese nesting tables or pedestal stands, molded inset tops with openwork friezes carved in dragon and cloud motifs, atop square incised legs joined by molded stretchers. Ranging in size from 19 1/2" H x 10 3/4" H to 29 1/2" H x 17 1/4" W. Early 20th century. 5th item: Carved Chinese hardwood pedestal or plant stand with pierced foliate carved sides and carved apron, molded legs, and plain stretcher base. 33" H x 15 1/4" W x 10 1/8" D. Late 19th to early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: All tables in overall good condition and structurally stable. All with overall wear, stand with heavier use wear and some fading to surface, small loss to one leaf/foliate return to one side of apron. [See more photos →]

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood trunks or low chests, each having two red stained drawer fronts and black painted surrounds with pierced decorative hardware throughout, including drawer pulls with crane decoration and carrying handles to the sides. Each trunk measures 19 3/4" H x 33 3/4" W x 16" D. Late 19th/early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation to benefit the acquisitions fund.

CONDITION: Both trunks or chests in overall good condition with general use and age wear throughout. Evidence of insect damage on a couple of drawer fronts. [See more photos →]

George III brass mounted inlaid Balloon Chime Clock by Jabez Smith, London. Crossbanded satinwood case with urn finial having rams head masks at sides, over a pagoda top, inlaid medallion with incised floral decoration, and balloon shaped center enclosing a dial with Roman numerals and shaped pierced steel hands, signed Jabez Smith, Fenchurch Street, London. Raised on bronze leafy feet. Glass rear door enclosing time and strike brass works and pendulum with steel bell. Note: 'Watchmakers Clockmakers of the World' by Brian Loomes lists Jabez Smith as working in London from 1786-1795. Overall: 22 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W x 9" D. Circa 1790.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Some chipping to perimeter of dial; perimeter to glass cover is brittle, shrinkage cracks to veneer around floral medallion. Floral medallion likely not original. Crossbanded veneer exhibits some small chips, repairs, shrinkage and a few spots of lifting (primarily to rear). Rear door is loose on hinge. Some losses to paper lining of interior. Works appear to be complete and the pendulum appears to be the original. Not functioning at time of inspection, works need to be cleaned. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee, likely Davidson County, inlaid Hepplewhite sugar chest, walnut primary, poplar secondary. Hinged top with cleated ends, over a vertical rectangular case with exposed dovetails, the front with string inlay outlining perimeter, single dovetailed drawer with string inlay and brass pulls, flanked by string inlaid stiles; barber pole inlay to lower edge of skirt; kite shaped inlaid escutcheons. Four squared and inlaid tapering legs with partially present cuff inlay. 36" H x 24" W x 15 1/2" D. Circa 1810. For related forms, both attributed to Davidson County, see The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Plate X p. 74 and Fig. 141 p. 138.

PROVENANCE: Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinished surface. Interior well missing original dividers and bottom board replaced. Hinges original. Drawer sides have been built up, some sun fading visible to front and one side of case. Brass pulls a later replacement. Back edge of top with an early replaced strip, approximately 1/8" width. Some string cuff inlay missing to feet. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee walnut pie safe, poplar secondary. Rectangular top over two dovetailed drawers with wood pulls, two cupboard doors each having four punched tins decorated with starburst circles and hearts in the corners, sides with three punched tins with similar decoration as the front, over a base with turned Sheraton feet. 49 1/2" H x 52" W x 16 3/4" D. Mid 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinish with expected general use wear. Pulls are old but not original. [See more photos →]

Kentucky or Middle Tennessee Sheraton walnut sugar chest, poplar secondary. Rectangular form, top with breadboard ends and molded edge above a divided conforming case with paneled sides, one lower dovetailed and scratch beaded drawer with wood pulls, case rests on turned Sheraton legs. Interior well reinforced on the sides with original flat panels to seal the interior well. Case and drawer with brass escutcheon. 34 1/8" H x 33 18" W x 18 1/8" D. Second quarter of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with older refinish of exterior and interior well. Some wood shrinkage and scattered staining to top. Area of loss to one rear foot turning. [See more photos →]

Southern, likely Kentucky, two drawer cherry table, poplar secondary. Overhanging top above two graduated cockbeaded and dovetailed drawers with wood pulls flanked by reeded stiles transitioning in turned and reeded legs and a shaped skirt. 30 1/4" H x 22" W x 15 3/8" D. Circa 1820.

PROVENANCE: the Estate of Emilee Barnes Frincke, Knoxville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older cleaned surface, top with some staining and abrasions. Top drawer originally cut for lock with an early walnut veneer over the drawer. Escutcheon on lower drawer, but never fitted for lock. Old 3/4" strip replacement to back edge. [See more photos →]

Kentucky Sheraton cherry sugar chest, poplar secondary, in the old original surface. Rectangular form, post and panel construction, the hinged lid with breadboard ends, divided interior, and double ring turned legs. 32" H x 36" W x 19 3/4" D. Second quarter of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition, some areas of wood shrinkage and scattered wear, commensurate with age. [See more photos →]

Southern, Kentucky or Tennessee, cherry work table in the old brown surface, poplar secondary. Comprised of an overhanging plain top, one dovetailed drawer with wood pull and brass escutcheon, and turned Sheraton legs. 30" H x 18 3/4" W x 22 1/8" D. Circa 1840.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with an older surface, top with abrasions, stains, and some wood shrinkage. [See more photos →]

Walnut sugar table attributed to Wythe County, Virginia, poplar secondary. Simple molded hinged square top over a plain square case with two interior dividers. Delicate ring turned and tapered legs are extensions of stiles. Retains the original lock. 27 3/4" H x 18 1/2" W x 16 7/8" D. Circa 1825.

PROVENANCE: Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older surface. Top with staining and wear and wood shrinkage with left side strip edge replaced on top. [See more photos →]

Early Warren County, Kentucky cherry corner cupboard, one-piece construction, poplar secondary. Cavetto molded cornice and canted sides with reeded panels, flanking two paneled upper doors enclosing four shelves, above one central dovetailed drawer flanked by panels with incised fylfot or pinwheel decoration, two lower paneled doors, and bracket feet. 85 1/2" H x 48 1/2" W x 24 3/4" D. Circa 1800-1810. Originally purchased in 1995, Bud Greenup Auction of the estate of Loraine "Cricket" Dunn. A copy of that auction catalog is available to the winning bidder.

PROVENANCE: Mark Anthony Grant Estate, Clarksville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Refinished surface with replaced hinges. Interior of drawers have been painted or stained. 1 1/2" left front facing replaced on left foot. 1/2" strip replacement to outside edge of right lower door stile. [See more photos →]

1st item: Southern cherry one drawer work table or stand, poplar secondary. Consisting of an slightly overhanging top with one dovetailed drawer having a brass escutcheon and key over turned Sheraton turned legs. 29" H x 23" W x 18 1/2" D. Circa 1840. 2nd item: Southern cherry one drawer work table or stand, poplar secondary. Consisting of an overhanging top with one dovetailed drawer having a glass pull over turned Sheraton turned legs terminating into spiked feet. 28 3/4" H x 22" W x 21 3/4" D.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition, older refinish, some light wear, staining and white residue to top. Interior drawer has been painted and stained. 2nd item: Overall good condition, light overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Central Kentucky Sheraton cherry and poplar sugar chest. Rectangular top with ogee molded edge above a conforming case with kite inlaid escutcheon and reeded stiles, two dovetailed drawers with brass pulls, all resting on turned and reeded legs. 34 1/4" H x 35 1/4" W x 19 1/4" D. Circa 1825.

PROVENANCE: Mark Anthony Grant Estate, Clarksville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinish with some shrinkage to sides of case. Replaced hinges with backboard having an approximately 1 1/2" strip replaced. Escutcheon replaced with shadow line of larger old escutcheon. Drawers with scattered insect damage. The strip on the bottom of case between the drawers has been replaced. [See more photos →]

Southern cherry harvest table, likely Kentucky. Consisting of a plain two-board rectangular top over a shaped apron and ring turned legs. 29 1/2" H x 71 3/4" L x 28 1/4" D. Third quarter of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear. Older refinish, stains, scratches, and one area of wood shrinkage noted to the top. [See more photos →]

Miniature Classical chest of drawers, possibly a jewelry chest, attributed to New England, cherry, mahogany and bird's eye maple primary, white pine secondary. Hinged mahogany lid with maple crossbanding lifts to reveal a rectangular well, above four dovetailed drawers with bird's eye maple fronts and gilt brass lion mask pulls, flanked by fully turned columns, double recessed and beaded side panels and ball feet. 19" H x 15" W x 8 1/2" D. Circa 1830. Purchased from Polk Place Antiques, Nashville, TN.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light general wear, one piece of side bead missing. [See more photos →]

Mid-Atlantic tiger maple flat wall hanging cupboard, poplar secondary. Comprised of an ogee molded cornice above one paneled door opening to three interior shelves, ogee molded base. Back fitted with hanging brackets. 36 1/4" H x 28 1/4" W x 8 1/4" D. Second quarter of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Mark Anthony Grant Estate, Clarksville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with older refinished surface. [See more photos →]

American Hepplewhite inlaid serpentine card table, mahogany and cherry primary woods with maple and various light wood and pitch inlays, white pine and walnut (fly rail) secondary. Serpentine hinged top with line inlaid edge, over a shaped frieze with geometric line inlaid reserves including a central panel with dark inlay. Four square tapered legs with string inlay, arched at the tops, terminating in inlaid cuffs with some darker wood stringing at the ends. 29 1/4" H x 36" W x 35" D (with leaf open). Attributed to Pennsylvania, possibly Philadelphia area, circa 1800. Purchased from Polk Place Antiques, Nashville, 2007. Copy of receipt available to winning bidder. Ref. Hewitt, "The Work of Many Hands," p. 164-166.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition. Older refinish with light general use wear, some vertical wood shrinkage to skirt center. A few minor restorations to cuff and string inlay. [See more photos →]

Delaware Valley, possibly Chester County, Pennsylvania two-piece Queen Anne high chest on stand, walnut primary, poplar and white pine secondary. Upper section having a flat top with ogee molded cornice above three short drawers and two half- and three full-length graduated dovetailed drawers. Brass batwing pulls. Lower section with ogee molding above a valanced skirt and cabriole legs having ogee bracket returns and terminating in trifid feet. Label inside top right drawer for Schiffer Antiques, Pennsylvania, other illegible label and shadow lines for previous labels en verso. 65" H x 41 1/2" W x 21 1/2" D. Late 18th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinish; top and base are likely an early association. Pulls are old but not original. Interior of drawers are painted, some drawer runners have been built up. Approximate 1" glue repair to back left foot. Upper left drawer with repair to lower corner. Patch to rear right foot. Toe replaced on left back foot. Some lip repair to drawers. [See more photos →]

Mid-Atlantic two-piece corner cupboard consisting of poplar with a red wash and lower doors of burled walnut and bird's eye maple. White pine secondary. The upper section having a cove cornice above one glazed door with eight panes and white painted interior; lower section with an ogee medial molding over arched paneled lower doors with light blue painted interior. Case rests on bulbous turned feet. 87 1/2" (total H) x 39" W x 23" D. Possibly Pennsylvania, 2nd Qtr. 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with expected general wear. [See more photos →]

New England Hepplewhite mahogany and flame mahogany inlaid server or serving table, pine secondary. Comprised of an overhanging molded top above two full length dovetailed drawers with line inlay and finely figured veneers, oval brass pulls, and pull out slide having brass pulls between the drawers. Tall tapering Hepplewhite legs with line inlay are extensions of stiles. Appears to have a museum accession number on the back corner, "117.1920". 38 1/2" H x 31 3/4" W x 19 1/2" D. First quarter of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Patricia Kiegel, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Refinished. Top with expected general wear, top and sides with areas of wood shrinkage. One drawer with minor buildup of drawer sides and reinforcement of drawer supports. Pulls appear old but not original. [See more photos →]

American Classical ham or mixing table, possibly Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, or Baltimore; mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, poplar secondary. Rectangular ogee molded top above an applied scrolled decorative frieze, single trapezoidal form paneled cabinet door opening to three shelves and paneled sides, on a flaring and molded base with front scrolled feet and rear turned feet with applied castors. 44" H x 33" W x 18" D. Circa 1840. Purchased from Polk Place Antiques, Nashville, 2017. Copy of receipt available to the winning bidder.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with French polish. While most of these forms had marble tops, this wood top appears to be very early and may be original. Some small losses and repair to veneer on the molded base. Some age shrinkage to top with putty infill. Repair strip along the left side of the door's stile. Early replaced strip to back edge of top. [See more photos →]

An American ebonized and marquetry inlaid Aesthetic Movement jardiniere, possibly Herter Brothers workshop. Comprised of a rectangular shaped planter with black metal liner, the exterior with stylized floral marquetry inlay and reeded corners above squared and carved tapering legs with carved and square capitals and repeating carved decoration to the lower legs and feet, all joined by a shaped and inlaid stretcher with parcel gilt highlights. 39 1/2" H x 44 1/4" W x 13 3/4" D. Late 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Thomas Bechtel, Memphis, TN.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with expected general wear. Metal liner with expected wear and oxidation. Losses to corners of three feet. [See more photos →]

English Regency or American Classical Center Table, mahogany and mahogany veneers with oak secondary wood; circular black marble top with molded edge over a hexagonal baluster form pedestal and tripodal plinth base with carved volutes and demi-rosettes at ends, raised on ball feet. Dimensions: H: 27 3/4 inches x 38 1/4 diameter. 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of David B. Person, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

CONDITION: Some surface wear, scratches and some minor stains to marble; repairs to veneer around circumference of top and minor repair to base and pedestal. [See more photos →]

British, possibly Irish Hepplewhite server or huntboard, European hardwood and softwoods. Rectangular top with molded edge and breadboard ends, over two scratch beaded and dovetailed drawers with batwing brasses and medial molding over slightly tapered square legs with fretwork corner returns. Dimensions: 37" H x 43 1/4" W x 18 5/8" D. Late 18th/Early 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN Collection.

CONDITION: Refinished surface, top with wear losses and abrasions. Case above drawers with losses and wear. Wood shrinkage and wear to drawer fronts. Left interior split drawer bottom. [See more photos →]

Rare Sheraton inlaid mahogany Standing Desk, also known as a "Stand Up Desk" or Collector's Cabinet Desk. Tall rectangular case having brass gallery and a slant front top with reeded edge, opening to reveal a fitted interior with string-inlaid central prospect door and four pigeon holes with scalloped valances, atop a reeded base. Hinged and inlaid faux two-door front, opens on chain supports to reveal a green leather writing surface and a bank of eight one-half length drawers above one full length drawer. Curved apron with string inlaid edges, reeded stiles and four tall turned and reeded tapering legs. Old, previous owner label on back inscribed "Revd. Dr. Wilson, New Place House, Southampton." 50 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W x 20 3/4" D. English, circa 1800. Purchased from Gary E. Young Antiques, Centreville, MD, 1977. A copy of the sales receipt is available to the winning bidder.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition. Older refinish, some surface wear and scratching. Leather replaced. [See more photos →]

Pair of Italian Baroque gilt carved mirrors, the crests with heavily carved floral baskets within scrolling cartouches, the sides with scrolling and pierced foliate and leaf decoration above a foliate bottom border. Both fitted with central rectangular mirror plates and individual mirror plates within the carved frame. 48 1/2" H x 24" W. 18th century.

CONDITION: Some scattered wear and losses to frame and some old areas of repair. Losses to some of the individual mirror plates as well as some cracks and silvering. May have originally been attached to tables or larger objects. [See more photos →]

Pair of small Neoclassical style parcel gilt and polychrome painted pine console tables, each having a five sided top with polychrome paint simulating stone, over a conforming frieze with applied giltwood ribbon, swag and rosette carved moldings, supported on a single tapering square leg with fluting at top and gilt molded husk and leaf decoration on a square foot. Each 36" H x 22" W x 11" D. Italian, 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Barbara K. Lipman, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Wear, losses, and alligatoring to paint. One leg with loss to leaf carving near foot. Shrinkage splits to top of one table, largest measuring 15 1/2" L. [See more photos →]

Large Continental Overmantel or Trumeau mirror. Upper section with an oil on canvas landscape depicting multiple figures in the foreground; a villa, body of water, and structures on top of a rocky cliff mid-ground; and rolling hills and mountains in the background; all within a carved gilt rococo style surround. Lower section with mirror having gilt carved shell and reeded molded surround. Both sections mounted onto a large green painted wooden support having a gilt cornice and giltwood molded reserves at each side with rococo ornaments at top and carved gilt urns to the lower sections. 72" H x 47" W. Late 18th/early 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Barbara K. Lipman, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Some overall grime, minute scattered losses, and craquelure to canvas. Mirror with some scattered losses to silvering. Frame with overall scattered general wear, heavier wear along the base. Back of mirror having contemporary corner supports at base. [See more photos →]

George III Irish Hepplewhite inlaid harewood card or game table, rectangular overhanging top with inlaid oval patera, string inlay and crossbanded edges; straight skirt with highly figured veneer, and four square tapering veneered legs. Hinged top opens to a green baize lined surface and is supported on a rear fly leg. 29 1/3"H x 32"W x 16"D. Circa 1790.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Some fading and warping to top creating a slightly curved surface; scattered cracks, lifting and replacements to veneer on top; 4" area of loss to inlay at top edge; veneer chips and patches up to 1" L on legs. Interior baize replaced. Some worm holes to rear skirt. 2" area of loose veneer at rear corner left edge of top. [See more photos →]

English longcase clock with swimming swan automaton dial, John Chambley of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, circa 1790. Mahogany and mahogany veneers with pine and oak secondary. Hood with a broken arch pediment, brass rosettes, and brass finials, and arched door flanked by fluted columns; finely grained veneered waist door with scalloped top flanked by fluted columns, above a box base with chamfered sides and applied square molding with curved corners, all raised on ogee bracket feet. Painted metal dial with swimming swan automaton in the arch, shell painted spandrels, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, signed John Chambley Wolverhampton on face and stamped FRANCIS on backplate. Brass 8 day works and pendulum, iron weights. Pendulum and weights appear to be original. Dimensions overall: 93" H, 23" W, 9 2/8" D.

PROVENANCE: Mark Anthony Grant Estate, Clarksville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: CONDITION: Works appear to be original. Missing suspension string for pendulum. Not functional at time of inspection, needs to be cleaned. Glass is likely a replacement. 4 1/2" vertical veneer patch to beveled side of base, possible keystone shaped veneer patch to center of hood door at top of arch. Small veneer patch to hood door below clock face. Loss to left side swan's neck pediment. Some possible repainting to dial; background is crazed with one area of instability near center, close to flaking off. Small area (about 2"L) of wood loss to top of hood on one side. Shrinkage cracks to door and one side below hood. Left front foot with loss of height. Veneer patch to side of waist at lock strike (lock strike appears replaced). Replaced strip to back side of hood. Scattered scratches, wear and abrasions to case.  [See more photos →]

17th century German painted "Armada" or war chest with overall overlapping riveted iron strap fittings. The lid with a covered central keyhole, the front with a raised decorative false lock and two hasps, fitted with shaped iron carrying handles to each sides. Polychrome paint decoration throughout including a green painted ground with painted landscape decoration on the top and front panels and foliate decoration to the side panels and iron straps. The underside of the lid with decorative iron open work and raised lock cover. Fitted with an iron key. 16" H x 30" W x 16 1/4" D.

PROVENANCE: Private Chattanooga, TN collection.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with wear and oxidation commensurate with age. Scattered losses to painted panels with more significant losses to the front four painted panels. Retains a working key; lock mechanism functional, however, requires considerable force to open. [See more photos →]

Two (2) English Regency style folding or collapsible library ladders, housed in brown leather studded cases with hook closures. Approx. 102" H. 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Barbara K. Lipman, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both overall good condition with expected general use wear. One ladder has lighter colored rungs than the other. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee (Sullivan County) cherry pie safe with walnut top, poplar secondary. Case attributed to John Wolfe (Piney Flats, 1810-1891). Rectangular top with rounded edges over three dovetailed drawers with wood pulls, two cupboard doors each having two punched tins decorated with urns and floral sprays, divided by a horizontal wood divider, paneled sides, over a base with shaped ogee molding and bold turned Sheraton feet. 50 7/8" H x 54 51/4" W x 18 1/2" D. Circa 1840-1870. Note: For a similar example see Williams and Harsh, "The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture", fig. 189, p.163. Case Auctions sold a similar safe in our January 2020 auction, lot 363.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinish with light general expected wear. Old insect damage evident on back top edge corner and older replaced strip below back edge of top. [See more photos →]

Southern vernacular Hepplewhite sideboard or server with rope and tassel inlay, possibly Tennessee. Cherry, maple, walnut primary with other mixed hardwoods and poplar secondary. Plain rectangular top with ovolo corners over a conforming case, having one long dovetailed drawer with scallop inlaid edges and inlaid ellipses surrounding the round brass knobs, over one deep dovetailed drawer. Drawers are flanked by open rounded shaped corners, each having three dovetailed drawers at the back and open storage space at the top and front. Six square legs (which do not taper), having inlaid oval and elliptical reserves at upper stiles, with rope or cord and tassel inlay to legs where they intersect the lower edge of the case. Cuff inlay to feet. 42" H x 65" W x 30" D. First quarter 19th century. Note: This unusual, possibly unique Southern sideboard has a long history of passing through several prominent collections in the Southwestern Virginia/North Carolina and East/Middle Tennessee region. It was acquired by Frank L. Horton of Winston-Salem, NC from a Mrs. Webb of Shelby, North Carolina, then owned by Katharine A. Mundy of "The Columns," Lynchburg, Virginia for several years before being auctioned upon her death in 1980 by Wilson Galleries, Verona, Virginia to Malvern and Delle Brown of Nashville, Tennessee. The Browns sold the sideboard to Raymond White of Nashville in 1985. (A copy of the receipt from this 1985 purchase, along with a 1981 letter from Frank L. Horton to the Browns on MESDA letterhead, stating his past ownership of the sideboard, is available to the winning bidder). Also included is a copy of Malvern Brown's typed notes on the sideboard, stating the Wilson Galleries catalog had attributed the sideboard to Kentucky, but gave no source for that attribution. Mr. Brown stated he believed the board may not have originally had doors, but that doors were added (and removed) at some point in its history and that the six small drawers were later additions. He also believed the large lower center drawers may have been a replacement for three original side by side drawers.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: The sideboard may have had form-fitted drawers to sides, with early modification of three smaller drawers in replacement. Later surface, top with some wood shrinkage and stains. Patches to veneer of top drawer, some wood shrinkage to lower left cutout shelf, losses to veneer on two legs. Upper drawer line with later added green felt. Previously likely had a bank of three drawers with large lower drawer being an early modification. [See more photos →]

Kentucky two piece walnut press or wall cupboard, poplar secondary. Upper section with ogee cornice above two paneled doors with kite inlaid escutcheon, lower section with mid-molding above two dovetailed drawers, two paneled doors with kite inlaid escutcheons, and bracket feet with shaped skirt and returns. 88 3/4" H x 44 1/2" W x 15" D. Circa 1815-1820.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinish; replaced brasses, right cornice, and 1/2 of right foot return. Hinges not original with patches to doors in location of previous hinges. Evidence of former paint in the upper interior. Shrinkage to panels of lower doors. [See more photos →]

Large Southern Sheraton sugar chest, poplar and pine with old applied red wash. Rectangular top with half round molding, case with unusual cleated divider and deep ogee medial molding, above one dovetailed drawer having dividers with wooden pulls, turned legs ending in disc feet. 35 3/4" H x 37" W x 23" D. Likely Southern Tennessee or Northern Georgia/Alabama, 2nd quarter 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with expected general wear. Some staining and abrasions to the top. Old repair visible to right lid/top hinge. Partial loss to front right foot. Lower drawer missing one interior divider. [See more photos →]

Southern candelstand and miniature blanket chest, both likely Kentucky. 1st item: Cherry candlestand with circular top over a ring turned vasiform standard, resting on a tripod snake leg base. 27 1/2" H x 18" dia. Mid 19th century. 2nd item: Southern cherry candle box in the form of a miniature blanket chest, poplar secondary, the rectangular top with cleated ends above a rectangular case on short turned tapering feet. 7 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D. Mid 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Mark Anthony Grant Estate, Clarksville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Old repaired break to one leg. Refinished with some staining, shrinkage, and wear to top. 2nd item: Overall good condition with light wear; faded or possibly refinished surface. [See more photos →]

Sheraton sugar chest, desk form, Kentucky or Southern Ohio, cherry primary, poplar secondary. Hinged slant front having breadboard ends and inlaid oval reserve of figured walnut, over four false drawers with barber pole inlaid edges, small round brass knobs and diamond shaped inlaid escutcheons. Stiles with lopers, extending into tapered turned feet. Plain sides and back. Interior fitted with three cockbeaded dovetailed drawers with round brass pulls and sliding door exposing a storage well beneath. Restorations. 24" H x 27 1/2" W x 18 5/8" D.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Modification and alterations possible with lack of age to false "drawer fronts" and unusual lopers design and location in the stiles. Older refinishing. Circular stain and sun fading to top, minor scattered wood shrinkage. Repair or restoration to rear section of top. Key not present. Molding along top edge of door replaced. Scattered surface scratches. Scattered small losses to inlay. [See more photos →]

Southern Sheraton cherry two-drawer stand, likely Kentucky, poplar secondary. Plain slightly overhanging top above two dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls, the top drawer with brass escutcheon, ring turned Sheraton legs. 27 3/4" H x 20" W x 17 3/4" D. Circa 1840.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: The interior and exterior has been refinished, drawer supports for upper drawer appear to be older replacements. Replaced wooden pulls and plugged holes from previous pulls visible. Lower drawer with trapazoidal patch to upper edge. [See more photos →]

American mahogany Sheraton work table, likely New York, possibly Duncan Phyfe school, mahogany with mahogany veneer and poplar secondary. Top with projecting rounded front corners, above rounded and reeded stiles flanking two graduated dovetailed drawers with flame mahogany veneer and round ring form brass pulls and escutcheons. Top drawer with fitted interior. Turned and tapered legs and feet joined by a shaped undertier forming a lower shelf. 29 1/2" H x 20 1/2" W x 16 1/4" D. Circa 1820. Purchased Polk Place Antiques, Nashville. A copy of the receipt is available to the winning bidder.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: French polished surface. Some small losses to top edge veneer and scattered wear, old repaired break to right front leg. Replacements to glue blocks and undertier supports. Shrinkage crack to undertier. [See more photos →]

English or American Hepplewhite inlaid mahogany demilune card table. Hinged D shaped top with striated veneer and lighter wood inlay to the top edge, over an apron with inlaid center oval inside an inlaid rectangular reserve resembling quartersawn sycamore. Four square tapering legs headed by oval inlaid reserves, with string inlay terminating in inlaid cuffs. 28" H x 35 1/2" W x 35" D (Each leaf 17 1/2"). Circa 1800. Acquired from Lillian Luna Antiques, Columbia, Tennessee, 1986. A copy of the receipt is available to the winning bidder.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with an older refinished surface and overall light general wear. [See more photos →]

Late 18th century blanket or marriage chest, possibly American, Ohio or Ohio Valley, with Pennsylvania German influence; painted chestnut with exuberant heart, rope, tassel or bell and pinwheel carvings. Mortise and tenon construction with visible pins and a tongue and groove lid having cleated ends and iron rattail hinges, over rope and tassel carved stiles ending in simple feet, with rope carving extending to a front center panel carved with twin heart and pinwheel decorations and a cartouche shaped iron escutcheon. Later painted date 1837 to front and side. Interior till and a plain base and two-board sides. 21 1/2" H x 50 1/4" W x 22" D. This unusual chest combines hardware similar to that found on other Ohio chests, with a rope and tassel motif suggestive of that found in some American Southern chests, and the hearts and pinwheel motifs and construction techniques often associated with Pennsylvania German furniture. It was pulled out of a barn in Batavia, Ohio, and descended in the owner's family prior to being purchased by the consignor.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with wear to the original painted finish. Date "1837" added later. Some wood shrinkage including full length shrinkage crack to top, light stains and wear to top, oxidation to iron hardware, front base edge with wear and losses. Bottom board of chest is a replacement. Feet may have lost some height. [See more photos →]

17th century English oak stool, joined construction with slight overhanging top above a lunette carved apron with baluster carved legs joined by plain square stretchers. 22" H x 17 1/2" W x 10" D.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee estate.

CONDITION: Old refinish, the top with wear use and losses, some splitting and slight losses to apron, and strechers and legs with expected overall use wear and scattered losses. [See more photos →]

17th century oak Bible box, probably English, with hinged slant top, low relief carved floral front with carved date 1653 and the initials DS and AP, retains the original wrought iron latch and rattail hinges. 11 3/4" H x 25" W x 18 1/2" D.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN Collection.

CONDITION: Older refinished surface, expected general wear, wood shrinkage and losses commensurate with age. Some later screws to underside. Area of loss to lower front corner. [See more photos →]

Pair of George III mahogany armchairs, each consisting of a carved shield back, curved molded arms and arm supports, shaped cane seat, and raised on front square tapering legs and curved rear legs. 38" H x 22" W x 20 1/2" D. 19th century. Provenance: Doyle May 2013 sale, lot 381, estate of Shirley Baerwald.

PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville, TN collection.

CONDITION: Both chairs overall good condition with older refinish. Both with upholstered cushions and some scattered repairs to backs. [See more photos →]

Set of four (4) George III carved mahogany side chairs. Each with rocaille carved yoke-shaped top rails over elaborate pierced and carved splats, reeded and beaded stiles, slip seats with carved aprons, and front foliate carved cabriole legs terminating in acanthus scrolled feet and curved rear legs. 39" H x 22 1/4" W x 19 3/4" D. 18th century

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Barbara K. Lipman, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Scattered general use wear. A couple of chairs with possible repairs to splats near crests. Corner brackets supports for seats are late 19th/early 20th century replacements. A right carved return for one chair missing. One chair with loose back. Slip seats with non-matching upholstery. [See more photos →]

English Chippendale carved mahogany tilt-top tea table, pie crust top with bird cage support, turned standard, three splayed cabriole legs with carved shell and leaf knees, ending in paw feet. 28" H x 31" dia. 18th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition. Repair to one leg and one foot. Old refinish with stains, light scratching and minor losses to top, shrinkage and overall general use wear. [See more photos →]

French Louis XVI style carved and painted urn stand or pedestal. Comprised of a ribbon and laurel swagged frieze atop square carved capitals and ribbed urn center, resting on tapering acanthus leaf legs, terminating in stacked paw feet. 19" H x 22" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of David Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with expected general wear and minor paint losses. Likely had a marble inset top or other inset top, now absent. [See more photos →]

Pair of Knoll International mid-century emerald green upholstered Suzanne Series armless lounge chairs, designed by Kazuhide Takamaha for Knoll in 1965. Both chairs retain the original paper Knoll label. 26 1/2″ H x 29″ W x 34″ D. Circa 1980s.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both with the original emerald green upholstery, with overall general light use wear and light grime. [See more photos →]

Paul R. Evans II (American, 1931-1987) Cityscape console table from the PE 300 series manufactured by Directional Furniture, 1970s. Consisting of sculpted high relief sections of polished brass and walnut burlwood and finished on all sides. 28 1/2" H x 52 1/2" W x 11" D. . Biography: Sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans studied at the Philadelphia Textile Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, School for American Craftsmen, and Cranbrook Academy of Art. In 1955 he opened a showroom with fellow designer Phillip Lloyd Powell in New Hope, PA. According to a Jacob Bernstein New York Times 2017 article, the pair would obtain wood from the reject pile of their neighbor, the woodworker and furniture designer George Nakashima. Evans started making copper chests and sculpted steel-front cabinets in the 1950s and had a two-man show in 1961 at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York (now the Museum of Arts & Design). He became a featured designer for the manufacturer Directional Furniture in 1964 and while working with the company, introduced several furniture lines, such as Argente series, Sculpted Bronze series, Sculptured and Painted Steel, Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the Cityscape series (source: the New York Times).

PROVENANCE: Private Kentucky collection.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general wear. Top with evidence of use-wear including some oxidation the brass, minor staining, light scratching to brass, chipping to wood edges and some wood shrinkage to veneer. Minor losses and chipping to wood along the base edge and some minor scattered bending to brass along the lower edge. [See more photos →]

Mid-Century Knoll Industries 2544 “Credenza 4 Position” designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured in the 1960s. Rectangular cabinet or sideboard with Italian cremo marble top over four figured rosewood veneered hinged and locking doors with aluminum tab hardware. Chrome finished steel base and square tubular legs. 25 1/2″ H x 74 1/2″ W x 18″ D.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear. Original label and key not present. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid Century Table Desk #2480 designed by Florence Knoll Bassett in 1961, manufactured 1970s, consisting of an oval, highly figured rosewood top and a chrome finished steel pedestal base. Underside frame with “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 28 1/4″ H x 48″ W x 77 1/2” L.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear. Top with areas of sun fading. Lght scattered areas of scratching and one are of light pitting. Base with light overall general use wear. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern two-seat sofa or settee from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seat and “wave” back, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper label to the base underside. 24″ H x 29″ D x 64 1/2″ W. Circa 1979.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Settee in the original upholstery. Some light staining and wear, overall structurally good condition. Dust cover with puncture near label. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern two-seat sofa or settee from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seat and “wave” back, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper label to the base underside. 24″ H x 29″ D x 64 1/2″ W. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Settee in the original upholstery. Some light staining and wear, overall structurally good condition. [See more photos →]

Twelve (12) Brno armchairs, designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Brno for Knoll Industries, 10 in black leather and 2 in dark navy leather, all with leather arm pads. Eight (8) with Knoll Inc. labels to underside, two (2) with Knoll dust cloth covers, two (2) without labels. One navy chair stamped "Knoll Studio Mies van der Rohe" to the underside of one arm. Dimensions: 31 1/4" H x 22 3/4" W x D 19 1/4" D. All 20th century. Note: These were originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: All black chairs with scattered minor wear to leather and minor wear and scratches to polished chrome bases. Two navy chairs in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Knoll Associates mid century lounge chairs, both with the original dark red tufted upholstered backs and seats resting on a walnut base. Underside with Knoll Associates Inc./Long Island City, N.Y. paper tag to the underside. 31 1/4" H x 27 1/2" W x 27" D for each. Circa 1960's. Provenance: consignor purchased the chairs in the Winston-Salem area many years ago, and was told they came from the old Wachovia Bank building in that city.

CONDITION: Both overall good condition with expected overall general wear. [See more photos →]

English George III style Pembroke table by the London maker Edwards & Roberts. Mahogany with satinwood palmette and banding to the top and drawer fronts, satinwood and line inlay to the tapering legs. Drawer with maker's label and incised name. 28 1/4" H X 28" D x 35 1/4" W (w/ leaves). Late 19th/Early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of David Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear including minor scattered wear and abrasions to the top and the top sides, and wear to edges of leaves near peg holes. One of the ends with diagonal split to one corner. One of the leaves with breaks to two corners, near connecting pins. Pedestals with later-added metal braces. Some original hardware to connect the top to the base is absent. [See more photos →]

George III Sheraton mahogany Canterbury table, pine secondary, with square molded top over a dovetailed drawer with round, hollow brass pulls, above three divided sections with flat pierced dividers, enclosed at sides by ring turned posts. Lower dovetailed drawer with round brass pulls, and double vasiform ring turned feet atop brass castors. 37" H x 18 3/4" W x 19" D.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with light expected general wear, wear and scratching to top, one spindle on right side with old break repair. Some insect holes to underside. [See more photos →]

George III-style inlaid mahogany three-pedestal dining table with ebonized line inlaid top. Comprised of one (1) center section, two (2) leaves, and two (2) rounded ends, supported on three pedestals having ring-turned standards, outswept reeded sabre legs, brass-capped paw feet, and casters. 32 3/4" H x 52" W. Center measures 45 1/4" L. Two leaves measure 20" L. Two ends measure 45" L. 175 1/4" (14.5 feet) total L. Late 19th to early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation to benefit the acquisitions fund.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear including minor scattered wear and abrasions to the top and the top sides, and wear to edges of leaves near peg holes. One of the ends with diagonal split to one corner. One of the leaves with diagonal splits to two corners near connecting pegs. Pedestals with later-added metal braces. Some original hardware to connect the top to the base is absent. [See more photos →]

English mahogany Pembroke table, oak secondary. Molded rectangular top with two drop leaves above one molded dovetailed drawer having a brass bail pull and escutcheon over a molded base; four tall tapering square legs. 27 3/8" H x 18 3/4" W (center section) x 30" D. 37 1/4" W overall with leaves extended. Circa 1790.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Older refinish with minor general wear to center top. Wood shrinkage to base of drawer, covered with tape along with restoration note written in marker, "Restored by Roy E. Payne, Nolensville TN July 1969." [See more photos →]

1st item: American Chippendale mahogany side chair with yoke-shaped top rail having a central carved shell, ears molded in an upturned scroll pattern; pierced vasiform splat and inset slip seat with needlepoint seat upholstery, over plain straight legs with a concave stretcher. Incised bracket shaped returns and central demilune incised drop at skirt. Seat to floor: 18 1/2" H. Overall: 37" H x 20" W x 17" D. Circa 1770. 2nd item: American Federal or Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair topped by an arched rail with convex molding, splat with carved urn, shaped seat upholstered over rails with nailhead trim above plain straight legs and stretcher. Seat to floor: 17 1/2" H. Overall: 36 1/2" H x 20 3/4" W x 17 1/4" D. Circa 1790.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Federal mahogany chair with 6 1/2" old repairs/replacements to both rear legs. Chairs are structurally stable. [See more photos →]

American Classical dressing mirror and stand with marble top, mahogany with poplar secondary, comprising a rectangular mirror supported on two turned posts topped with urn and acorn shaped finials; the white marble top surmounted by a bank with center dovetailed drawer flanked by two false drawers creating interior hidden compartments on either side, over a base with two dovetailed drawers, on a quadruped base with turned pedestal and paw feet. 78"H x 32"W x 21"D. American, probably New York, circa 1830.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of David B. Person, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

CONDITION: Repaired break to pedestal, minor breaks to one corner edge (above one of the two drawers). Front edge molding reglued. Several small scattered abrasions, veneer chips and scratches. 1 1/2" chips to veneer on mirror and front drawer surrounds (on smaller drawers). Marble in overall good condition with light staining. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee cherry press, two-part construction, poplar secondary. Top section with ogee cornice transitioning to a plain frieze over rectangular paneled doors. Lower section with heavy ogee mid-molding and one long center drawer flanked by two smaller candle drawers, all dovetailed and cockbeaded. Lower paneled doors and paneled sides transitioning to a shaped skirt with returns. 94" H x 44 1/2" W x 20" D. 19th century with later restorations.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Donley and Eunice Hill, Andersonville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Refinished surface, restorations and repairs. Skirt and turned feet are later replacements. Drawers likely disassembled and refurnished and cockbeading added. Patches to inner corners of upper doors. Repair to right upper door lower hinge. Repairs to stile of right lower door, some shelves replaced and side returns on the cornice have been replaced. Hardware not original. [See more photos →]

Diminutive benchmade inlaid cherry corner cupboard, one-piece construction, poplar secondary. Arched pediment with flame finial above two string inlaid paneled doors, opening to reveal two scalloped shelves and one plain shelf, above three molded dovetailed medial drawers with string inlay. Lower case with two line inlaid paneled doors opening to one scalloped shelf, the whole resting on shaped bracket feet, extensions of stiles, with a band of contrasting inlay at skirt. 87 1/2" H x 42 1/2" W x19 7/8" D. Kentucky, early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Mark Anthony Grant Estate, Clarksville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Refinished surface, hardware missing on lower doors, some staining to interior shelving. [See more photos →]