Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) oil on canvas portrait painting study depicting an African American woman wearing a pastel pink and purple dress, seated in a chair with legs crossed against a white ground. Unsigned. 39 1/2" H x 28 3/4" W. The Estate of Lois Imogene Delaney, Knoxville, Tennessee. Biography (By Frederick C. Moffatt) […]
Lot 176: William Edmondson Limestone Critter Sculpture
William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951) limestone “Critter” sculpture depicting a small animal sitting upright on its hind legs, with front feet cast downward, atop a rectangular integral base. 12 3/8″ H x 5″ W x 7 3/4″ D. Provenance: Private Southern collection. Note: This “Critter” is stylistically similar to 2 sculptures sold by Case Antiques in […]
Lot 177: Elizabeth Catlett Bronze Sculpture, The Family
Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012) bronze sculpture titled "The Family", depicting an African American father, mother and child standing and embracing one another. Initialed "EC" on the sculpture base. Sculpture with ebonized brushed patina and mounted onto a square wood base. Sculpture: 14 5/8" H x 5" W. 16 3/4" overall total H. Provenance: private California […]
Lot 174: 2 J. Sudduth Folk Art Paintings, Cabin & House w/ Truck
Two (2) Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) mud and paint on board outsider art paintings, including one depicting a log cabin and signed upper mid-margin and one depicting a brightly colored house with a truck in front having a green and white background signed upper left margin. Unframed. Both measure 24 1/4" H x 23 […]
Lot 175: Charles Counts Civil Rights Pottery Jar, "Against the Mob"
Charles Counts (Kentucky, 1934-2000) Civil Rights inspired art pottery lidded jar, with allover incised decoration including figures being doused by a fireman’s water hose, a dog barking at a figure and other figures with raised hands and shouting. Incised inscription around the shoulder reads “Lift Up Our Voices Against The Mob”. Additionally incised on the […]
Lot 172: Large J.L. Sudduth Cow Painting
Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) paint and mud on board outsider art painting depicting a cow on green grass. Signed upper left. Sight – 35"H x 47"W. Frame – 41"H x 53"W. The Collection of Sylvia Roberts, Nashville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some natural cracking to wood, small hole lower center likely in […]
Lot 173: J. L. Sudduth Folk Art Painting, Girl on Bicycle w/ Dog
Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) mud and paint on board outsider art painting, depicting a young girl riding a bicycle, with her dog in a crate on the back, and a train to the left. Signed upper right "Jim Sudduth". Unframed. 24" H x 48 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, […]
Lot 170: 2 Mose Tolliver Folk Art Paintings
Two (2) Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) folk art house paint on wood panel paintings, including one (1) depicting a human figure wearing a blue hat and holding two purple walking sticks against an off white background and surrounded by a purple border, and one (1) depicting two birds, rendered in shades of blue, off […]
Lot 171: Large J.L. Sudduth Train Painting
Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) paint and mud on board outsider art painting depicting a locomotive train engine. Signed left center. Natural rough hewn wood frame. Sight 35" H x 47"W, frame 41"H x 53"W. The Collection of Sylvia Roberts, Nashville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition, 8" natural crack in wood extending from top […]
Lot 168: Purvis Young Outsider Art Painting, Semi Truck
Purvis Young (Florida, 1943-2010) outsider art mixed media on board assemblage painting depicting a semi-truck foreground with a multi-colored abstract city skyline in the background. Signed upper right "Young". Painting is float mounted on black painted wood panel with a conforming black painted wood frame. Painting: 27 3/4" H x 31 1/4" W. Overall: 29 […]