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 […]
Lot 247: Southern Two Drawer Cherry Table w/ Shaped Skirt
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, […]
Lot 248: Kentucky Cherry Sugar Press
Kentucky cherry sugar press, consisting of an upper rectangular dovetailed well with an interior divider over a lower cupboard case with a medial molding and two post and panel cupboard doors, paneled sides. Case rests on tapered turned feet. Poplar secondary wood. 43 1/2" H x 33" W x 16 3/8" D. Circa 1825. By […]
Lot 245: East TN Sheraton Walnut Pie Safe
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 […]
Lot 246: Southern Sheraton Walnut Sugar Chest, KY or TN
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 […]
Lot 242: 3 Werner Wildner Gnome Watercolor Paintings
Three (3) Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) watercolor and gouache on paper paintings of gnomes, including one (1) depicting the profile of a male gnome dressed in orange with a pointed hat and carrying a pumpkin in a grassy field against a picket fence; one (1) depicting a male gnome from behind, dressed in red […]
Lot 243: Nowland Van Powell Ship Painting
William Nowland Van Powell (Tennessee, 1904-1973) oil on canvas maritime painting, depicting the Revolutionary War 32-gun frigate USS Randolph at sea, flying the flag of the United States Continental Navy. Titled on front of painted wood frame along with statistics for the ship including measurements, name of builders Wharton & Humphreys, and line from the […]
Lot 244: Middle TN Inlaid Hepplewhite Sugar Chest
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; […]
Lot 240: Cornelius Hankins Oil on Canvas Still Life with Grapes
Cornelius Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee/Virginia, 1863-1946) oil on canvas vertically oriented still life painting depicting a branch with two bunches of purple grapes with both fresh green and dried brown leaves, against a reddish-brown background. Signed and dated "Cornelius Hankins 1899", lower right. Housed in a carved, fluted giltwood frame. Sight: 23 1/4" H x 15 1/8" […]
Lot 241: Werner Wildner O/P Painting, October Leaf
Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) surrealist oil on panel still life painting titled "October Leaf" depicting an upright leaf behind a nest filled with eggs and surrounded by feathers on a wooden table against a black background. Signed with a monogram "W." lower right. Handwritten label with title and additional information, en verso. Housed in […]