Emily Guthrie Smith (Texas, 1909-1986) oil on canvas depicting a white-haired female in a grey skirt, white collared blouse, a sky blue cardigan, and a ring on her left hand seated sideways on a simple chair with her right arm resting on the wooden backrest and a window with a view of trees framed by […]
Lot 197: Pair Fernando Golsch Landscapes, poss. KY
Two (2) Fernando Golsch (Kentucky/California, 1874-1952) oil on canvas forest landscape paintings, possibly Kentucky scenes. Signed lower left in red paint. Housed in similar but not identical giltwood frames. Sights approximately 16 1/2" H x 10 5/8" W. Frames ranging in size from 21 1/2" H x 15 5/8" W to 22 1/2" H x […]
Lot 198: Ernest Whitehead O/C Painting of Cow
Ernest "Ernie" Bush Whitehead (Kentucky, 1908-1991) oil on canvas painting depicting cattle grazing in a field under a partly cloudy sky tinged with pink. Signed or identified en verso with biographical information, "Ernest Bush Whitehead Benton KY, buried Ramey Cem. Lyon Co. KY Engineer & Artist. Husband to Corinne Ramey, Son Ernest R. Whitehead." Sight: […]
Lot 191: 8 East Tennessee Works on Paper, incl. Leon Pescheret
Eight (8) Works on paper depicting Tennessee scenes, including the Great Smoky Mountains, by Leon Pescheret, Lenore Wray, and Marie Haines. 1st item: Leon Rene Pescheret (Wisconsin/Illinois/Arizona/England, 1892-1971) etching titled "In the Smokies. Tenn." depicting a rustic cabin the Great Smoky Mountains. Monogrammed and dated "LRP 1930" lower left, in the plate. Titled, in pencil, […]
Lot 192: 3 Tim Hazell Abstract Paintings on Canvas
Three (3) Tim Hazell (Illinois/Tennessee/Mexico, 20th/21st Century) abstract mixed media paintings on canvas depicting stylized figures against multicolor backgrounds. All signed "Tim Hazell," lower left or right, all dated "6/4/92" or "'97" lower left or right. All items unframed. All approximately 14 3/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Note: Hazell was an art instructor at […]
Lot 193: 4 William "Bill" Kidwell Paintings
Four (4) William "Bill" Kidwell (Tennessee, 1934-2015) works on paper. 1st item: Watercolor and gouache painting titled "Ghost on the Veranda" depicting a wood paneled house with a large veranda surrounded by a tree and shrubbery, the ghostly figure of a person seated on a chair by the front door beneath a cloudy blue sky. […]
Lot 194: Carl Sublett Drawing, Couple w/ Gazebo
Carl Sublett (Tennessee, 1919-2008) graphite and ink on paper drawing depicting a couple in early 20th century clothing standing before a gazebo. Dated and signed "70/Sublett" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in a giltwood frame. Sight: 19" square. Framed: 29" H x 27" W. Biography: Carl Sublett studied Art History at the American […]
Lot 187: 3 Olen Bryant Ceramic Sculptures
Three (3) Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) ceramic sculptures. 1st item: Ceramic sculpture, comprised of unglazed buff clay with wood, depicting a partially open scroll or torah with two relief carved faces along the upper edge, mounted on rectangular wood base. 18 1/4" H x 20 3/8" W. 2nd item: Textured red earthenware ceramic sculpture […]
Lot 188: 2 Olen Bryant Carved Wooden Sculptures
Two (2) Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) wooden sculptures. 1st item: Tall, flat wooden sculpture of a figure with closed eyes and five inset turquoise pieces. Unsigned. 54" H x 7 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. 2nd item: Carved wooden sculpture of a hand, studded with beads at the base. Unsigned. 33 1/4" H x […]
Lot 189: Charles Brindley Graphite Drawing, Study of a Tree
Charles Brindley (American/Tennessee, 20th-21st century) graphite on paper study drawing depicting the bare branches of a tree. Signed and dated "Charles Brindley 1986," in pencil, top center, information regarding the dates and time Brindley worked on the drawing, in pencil, top center and right. Float mounted under plexiglass in a carved black wooden frame. Sheet: […]