May Spear Clinedinst (Massachusetts/New York, 1887-1960) oil on board maritime painting titled "Loading Nets" rendered in light impasto depicting several boats moored at a harbor and fishermen preparing nets for a voyage. Signed "M.S. Clinedinst" lower right. Titled en verso and numbered Y77. Remnants of a _ C.A. Gallery, New York label en verso of […]
Lot 888: Attr. William H. Shelton O/C Seascape
Attributed to William Henry Shelton (New York, 1840 – 1932) small oil on canvas seascape painting depicting a sailboat under a darkening sky. Initialed "W.H.S." lower left. Painting professionally conserved in 1985, conservator label and information en verso. Housed in a carved rococo giltwood frame. Sight: 8 1/4" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed: 14 […]
Lot 884: 2 Harbor Scenes: J. Edgar Forkner, Christopher Murphy
1st item: J. Edgar Forkner (American, 1867-1945) watercolor harbor scene depicting a ship docked beside a wooden pier with other boats in the background. Signed lower right, "Edgar Forkner." Housed under glass in a giltwood frame. Conservation label, en verso. Sight: 15 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed: 22 5/8" H x 18 5/8" […]
Lot 885: Frederick Detwiller O/B Painting, My Studio
Frederick Knecht Detwiller (New York/Maine, 1882-1953) oil on board painting titled "My Studio" depicting the artist's studio in New Harbour, Maine, a small building sitting on a rocky coastline under white clouds and a blue sky. Signed F.K. Detwiller. Possible exhibition label en verso with title and dated July 15th, 1932, "Carnegie Hall A.N.A. New […]
Lot 886: 2 Frederick Detwiller Watercolors incl. Charleston SC Scene
Two (2) watercolor paintings by Frederick Knecht Detwiller (New York/Maine, 1882-1953). 1st item: Watercolor on paper titled "Wash Alley, Charleston SC", depicting an alleyway between rowhouses, with multiple figures going about their daily work. Laundry hangs from clotheslines overhead. Partially obscured signature "Detwiller" lower left. Housed and matted under glass in a wooden frame. Three […]
Lot 882: Fred Webster Wood Sculpture, Serpents Wont Harm a Child of God
Fred Webster (American, 1911-1998) carved and assembled wood sculpture, titled "Serpents Wont Harm a Child of God", depicting five male figures holding snakes with outstretched arms; attached to a flat panel base. Titled on a small wood plaque adhered to panel. Unsigned. 9" W x 10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" D. Purchased from G.H. […]
Lot 883: J. Karle Acrylic Folk Art Maritime Painting
J. Karle (California, 20th Century) Folk Art maritime acrylic on board painting of man painting a ship's mermaid figurehead. The man swings suspended in front of the figurehead, tied by rope to the bowsprit of the ship, and is smoking a pipe while he works. Signed in pencil "J. Karle '75" lower right. Housed in […]
Lot 879: Jimmy Lee Sudduth Outsider Art Portrait, Native American Woman
Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) house paint and mud on cardboard outsider art painting depicting a Native American woman with a feather headdress, surrounded by a painted brown border suggesting a frame. Signed in pencil, "Jim Suth", lower left. 42" H x 29 1/2" W. Late 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some wear […]
Lot 880: 2 Outsider Art Works, Howard & Roy Finster
1st item: Howard Finster (American, 1916-2001) lion figure or bookend, paint and marker on pine cut-out board, with eyes, lips, tongues interspersed with phrases related to God and Space, including: "In space they will learn of God". Base details Finster's spiritual position on Animals, such as "God created all animals for all people" and "Human […]
Lot 881: Howard Finster "Stay Sober" Bottle
Howard Finster (American/Alabama, 1916-2001) outsider art painted glass iced tea bottle with metal Lucky Leaf brand lid, the body depicting brightly colored faces on a white background. Underside painted with signature, date Dec. 9, 1996 and number 40.000.247, and STAY SOBER STAY IN THE LIGHT JESUS IS COMING IN GREAT POWER. 9 1/3"H. Provenance: Private […]