Merton D. Simpson (1928-2013, active/lived in New York, South Carolina, Africa) oil on canvas Expressionist painting depicting a boat in a tumultuous sea. Signed lower right in block letters "M. D. Simpson". Housed in a narrow ebonized and gilt wood frame with wide linen border and gilt wood fillet. Sight: 15 1/2" x 19 1/4" […]
Lot 147: 6 Joseph Delaney Nude Figure or Portrait Drawings, incl. Signed
Six (6) Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) figural ink and pen sketches on paper including three (3) in blue ink on Japan paper and three (3) in black ink on heavy wove paper. 1st item: 3/4 portrait in blue ink depicting a nude woman with shoulder-length hair gazing directly at the viewer. 7 1/2" H […]
Lot 146: 4 Joseph Delaney New York Street Scenes, incl. 1 Watercolor & 3 Pencil Drawings, 1 Signed
Four (4) Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) street scenes sketches on paper including one (1) watercolor or ink wash and three (3) pencil on paper drawings. 1st item: Watercolor or ink wash on paper with pencil underdrawing depicting a New York City intersection. A figure pulls a cart along the sidewalk, lower left, while a […]
Lot 145: Beauford Delaney Pastel Portrait of a Man
Beauford Delaney (American/Tennessee, 1901-1979) pastel on wove paper bust-length portrait of a bearded man with vibrant blue eyes and piercing stare. Set against a mottled green background, the composition is enlivened by the artist's use of swirling linework to create a network of electric blue forms that seem to radiate from the sitter's eyes–accentuating his […]
Lot 144: William Edmondson Exhibited Garden Sculpture and Base
William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951) carved limestone sculpture or garden ornament in the form of a large dipper or cup of rectangular form, angled at the lower edges, with a trapezoidal handle, open in the center. The side opposite the handle features a shallow, molded, angular lip that echoes the lines of the body and handle. […]
Lot 142: Grafton Tyler Brown Oil Sketch, View of Trail between Penticton & Prices, B.C.
Grafton Tyler Brown (Canada/America, 1841-1918) oil on cardstock painting depicting a mountain range with evergreen trees in the foreground, unsigned. Inscribed en verso, "View of Trail between Penticton & Prices B.C. from camp at head of Keremeous Creek Oct 13, 1882". Unframed. 14" H x 22" W. Note: According to the University of Victoria's website, […]
Lot 143: Gilbert Gaul O/C Painting, Women by a River, Jamaica
Gilbert Gaul (New York/Tennessee/New Jersey, 1855-1919) oil on canvas painting depicting two female figures standing on a riverbank with rocky terrain, one holding a branch and the other holding a jug over her head and a mug in her hand, with verdant foliage in the background. Signed "Gilbert Gaul. Jamaica." lower left. Housed in a […]
Lot 141: Edwin D. White Oil Portrait, "Sam," 1860
Edwin D. White (American, 1817-1877) oil on canvas painting titled "Sam," depicting an African American man, seated on wooden steps leading to a door, with a broom and tattered coat behind him and a pottery water pitcher standing to his side. He wears a top hat, brown overcoat and scarf, and sits with his folded […]
Lot 139: Style of Zedekiah Belknap, Folk Art Portrait of Mother and 2 Children
Susannah Paine (American, 1792-1862) oil on canvas portrait depicting a lady and two children. The seated woman wears an ornate lace bonnet and holds a book, also grasped by a child dressed in bright blue garb. Standing to their left is a second, older child who wears a grey-blue garment and also holds a book. […]
Lot 140: William Tylee Ranney, Oil Portrait of Clarissa Ranney
William Tylee Ranney (American, 1813-1857), oil on canvas portrait depicting the artist's sister Clarissa Ranney Baldwin (1809-1886) or mother, Clarissa Gaylord Ranney (1789-1863). The bust length portrait depicts the subject with brunette curls, wearing a white lace bonnet and collar and a black dress. Unsigned. Stained wood frame with gilt sight edge. Canvas 25 1/4"H […]