Attributed to Charles Paul Gruppe (American, 1860-1940) oil on canvas painting depicting a figure dressed in a red coat steering a horse-driven cart along a beach with two sailboats and another group of figures or horses in the background, under an overcast gray sky. Unsigned. Illegible stamp, en verso. Attribution in pen with additional handwritten […]
Lot 1037: Harry Gottlieb Mixed Media Painting, Glass Blowers
Harry Gottlieb (American, 1895-1992) mixed media on paper painting depicting three figures dressed in protective aprons during the process of blowing glass, one rolling a bright green vase shape, one blowing into a pipe, and one shaping a pale yellow glass form in the background. Dated and signed "33 Harry Gottlieb" lower right. Housed and […]
Lot 1038: 2 Works on Paper, David Burliuk & William Whitney
Two (2) works on paper, including David Burliuk sketch and William Whitney drawing of a Georgia Farm House. 1st item: David Davidovich Burliuk (Ukraine/New York,1882-1967) sanguine or red conte crayon drawing of a man's hand holding a rolled piece of paper, possibly a scroll. Signed D. Burliuk lower left. Framer's sticker label, en verso. Matted […]
Lot 1034: Framed Middle Eastern Metallic Embroidered Textile
Framed Ottoman Turkish silk and metallic Suzani style embroidered square velvet cover with crochet border, the center with Sultan's Tugra monogram flanked by Islamic calligraphy and foliate cartouche decoration and the corners with cresent and star decoration. Float mounted in a maple frame. Embroidery: 20" square. Framed: 24 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W. Late […]
Lot 1035: William Potter Oil on Board Harbor Scene, Kabbleberg
William Porter (Connecticut/Pennsylvania, 1883-1964) oil on board maritime painting of boats moored at harbor with buildings in the background under a blue sky, rendered in brightly saturated hues, loose brushstrokes and light impasto. Signed "William J. Porter". Location inscribed en verso "Kabbleberg, Norway". Housed in a custom wood carved frame. Sight: 15 3/4" H x […]
Lot 1031: Northwest Persian Village Rug
Northwest Persian village Malayer rug, wool on wool, central dark blue ground foliate diamond field flanked by blue ground foliate spandrels and foliate borders. 78 1/2″ H x 64 1/2″ W.1st Quarter 20th century. PROVENANCE: the Estate of Emilee Barnes Frincke, Knoxville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some losses to pilling along borders and […]
Lot 1032: Miniature Framed Ozipek Hereke rug, knots 22 x 22
Miniature Turkish silk Hereke Ozipek prayer rug, 22 x 22 knotting, featuring a design of a vase flanked by columns on a dark red field with floral border. Secondary colors of ivory, teal, gold, and green. Paper Ozipek label with dimensions 19 cm x 28 cm, medium, origin, numbering, and illegible artist's signature, en verso […]
Lot 1033: Tabriz Medallion Carpet
Large Tabriz Persian medallion carpet, wool on wool construction. Center with ivory, blue, and red medallions, foliate designs, and floral borders. 18' 10" L x 13' W. PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation to benefit the acquisitions fund. CONDITION: Overall poor condition with heavy wear, piling loss, and staining.
Lot 1028: Tukish Milas Rug & Caucasian Rug, 2 items
1st item: Turkish Milas carpet, wool on wool, woven in colors of red, blue, gold and ivory. 96" H x 54" W. 3rd quarter of 20th century. 2nd Item: Small Caucasian carpet, wool on wool, woven in colors or red, blue, green and ivory. 45" H x 34 1/2" W. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate […]
Lot 1029: Pakistani Peshawar Chobi Rug
Pakistani Peshwar Chobi rug, wool on wool, center with double medallion design on an ivory ground with foliate spandrels and foliate borders. 160 1/2" H x 121 1/2" W. Late 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Barbara K. Lipman, Memphis, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some scattered grime and light staining.