Two (2) Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) gilt sculptures. 1st item: Ceramic sculpture of a textured spherical head with closed-eye face, flared at seam nearly all the way around; head tilted upwards and to the side. Gilded on top half, with red-brown clay underneath. Incised signature "O'BRYANT" and illegible date to underside. Sculpture fits into […]
Lot 899: Olen Bryant, Sculpture of a Head on a Cube with Face
Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) textured, sand-colored with turquoise undertone ceramic sculpture of hollow head with a peaceful, closed-eye facial expression and headband with a star on top of a cube with symmetrical face on front square. Signed and illegibly dated "O, Bryant". 19 1/4" H x 12 1/2" W x 9" D. PROVENANCE: Provenance: Estate […]
Lot 898: 2 Ted Burnett TN Mixed Media Paintings, incl. The Horseman
Two (2) Ted Burnett (Tennessee, 1908-1982) abstract mixed media paintings, including one (1) titled "The Horseman" and one (1) untitled, both rendered in muted, earthen colors. "The Horseman" signed "Ted Burnett" lower right; titled on backing lower left. Untitled painting unsigned. Both mounted to white cardstock backing. "The Horseman": sheet: 22 3/4" H x 17 […]
Lot 896: Marjorie Borden Oberne O/C Abstract Painting
Marjorie Borden Oberne (Canadian/Georgia, 1911-1992) oil on canvas painting comprised of geometric forms in shades of red, orange, green, yellow, and black, resembling a mountain landscape. Signed and dated "M. Borden Oberne '54" lower right. Housed in a painted wooden frame. Sight: 19 1/4" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed: 26 1/2" H x 30 […]
Lot 897: Philip Perkins Oil Abstract Painting, Arches
Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970) oil on canvas laid on board abstract painting titled "Arches" depicting geometric shapes rendered in shades of blue, green, pink, off white, brown, and black. Unsigned. Pencil inscription with title, artist information, and notation indicating that this painting was a study for a larger painting, en verso of board. Includes a […]
Lot 894: Large Patrick Fortier Abstract Acrylic Painting, Volkswagen Sky
Patrick Fortier (Tennessee, 20th century) acrylic on canvas large format abstract painting, titled "Volkswagen Sky", depicting a Surrealist-style dreamscape comprised of a collared dog atop a striped form with muffler shaped end looking towards a yellow Volkswagen Beetle floating in a grey sky. An amorphous cloud like green shape with a yellow stripe and geometric […]
Lot 895: Paul Edelstein Expressionist Oil Painting with Figures
Paul Edelstein (Tennessee, b.1959) oil on canvas painting depicting the abstracted forms of multiple figures, rendered in shades of blue, green, gold and rose. Signed lower right. Unframed. 36"H x 24"W. Biography: Paul Edelstein was originally born in Kentucky in 1959 but was raised in Memphis, Tennessee, where he began painting at an early age. […]
Lot 892: 4 Werner Wildner Artworks, incl. Paintings, Trinket Box
Four (4) Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) mixed media artworks. 1st-3rd items: Three (3) artworks on paper depicting gnomes, including one (1) watercolor and gouache painting depicting two male gnomes with pipes in a field; one (1) watercolor and gouache painting depicting a male gnome urinating on a candle; and one (1) graphite on paper […]
Lot 893: Patricia Mertig Sprouls W/C of Crockett Tavern w/ Signed Print
Patricia Mertig Sprouls (American, 1921-2011) watercolor, pen, and ink illustration painting titled "Crockett's Tavern c. 1790" depicting several people and animals engaged in various activities before the tavern that John Crockett, father of American folk hero David "Davy" Crockett, established in 1794, in Morristown, Tennessee. Signed "Patricia M. Sprouls" with copyright symbol, lower left, and […]
Lot 890: O/C Painting of Young Woman, attrib. Paul Lancaster
Attributed to Paul Lancaster (Tennessee/Colorado, 1930-2019) oil on canvas painting depicting a young woman with long strawberry blonde hair, wearing a blue and green ombre floral dress, both hands resting protectively over her abdomen, against an intricate foliate background. Unsigned. Housed in a wooden frame. Sight: 18 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W. Framed: 24 […]