David Day (American, 20th century) folk art carved limestone sculpture depicting the head of Christ. Signed "DAY" lower back edge. 15" H x 8 1/4" W x 9" D. 41.6 lbs. Provenance: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition, some minor scattered chipping to base.
Lot 1131: Mr. Hooper Outsider Painting, Hogan's Last Stand
Mr. (Tim) Hooper (Tennessee, 20th/21st Century) southern folk outsider art acrylic on board painting titled "Hogan's Last Stand / Here's Hoping He's Gone For Good." The painting depicts a man with purpleskin encircled by a banner reading "I Never Seen No Whiskey-But Them Blues Done Made Me Sloppy Drunk,"in a surrealist setting with various buildings, […]
Lot 1127: Max Ackermann Abstract Print, 93/100
Max Ackermann (German, 1887-1975), "In Praise of Blue," lithograph on wove paper, abstract composition on blue background, signed lower right margin and dated "1956", numbered "93/100" lower left. Float mounted under glass in a silvered wood frame. Image – 19 "H x 12 3/4" W. Sheet – 27 5/8" H x 19 7/8" W. Framed […]
Lot 1125: H.C. Bornholm Watercolor, Painting of Workers & Abstract Nude Drawing
Two (2) art works on paper, including H.C. Bornholm. 1st item: H.C. Bornholm (European, 20th Century) watercolor and gouache on paper abstract painting depicting three male workers, a fourth set back from the group to the right, against a background of black and blue clouds. Signed and dated "July 3 35" lower left. Matted and […]
Lot 1126: David Schneuer Lithograph, Women on Stairs
David Schneuer (Israeli, 1905-1988) lithograph of a man in hat and coat with two scantily dressed women on a staircase. Signed in pencil lower right and numbered "119/300" lower left. Label en verso for The Railings Gallery, London. Matted under glass and housed in a silvered molded wood frame. Sight – 13" H x 10" […]
Lot 1123: Abstract Acrylic & Wire Sculpture, Crescent
Abstract clear acrylic sculpturein the form of a crescentmoon with overlapping strands of plastic wire, mounted to a stepped, black acrylicbase. Unsigned. Old masking tape label with ink inscription reading "CRESCENT" to underside of base. Sculpture – 9 7/8" H x 11 3/4" W x 6 3/8" D. Base – 5/8" H x 11 5/8" […]
Lot 1124: 2 Portrait Drawings, incl. Zero Mostel
Two (2) Portrait drawings on paper, including Zero Mostel, Hector Xavier. 1st item: Zero Mostel (New York, 1915-1977) graphite and pastel on paper drawing depicting a seated woman wearing beaded necklaces and a floral shawl, her left hand adjusting her shoe. Signed and dated "Mostel 1959" lower right. Housed under glass in a carved wooden […]
Lot 1122: Early 20th Cent. African Carved Wood Bust
Bust-length African hardwood sculpture, likely Zebrawood/Zebrano wood, depicting an African male with short hair achieved through carved stippling effect, carved necklace, bare chest. End-grain carving resulted in highly figured wavy lines across front and rear of sculpture; natural knots in wood accent facial features and chest. Unknown artist, Congo or surrounding region. 15 1/4" H […]
Lot 1121: Wendy Seaward Beaded Mask
Wendy Seaward (American, late 20th to early 21st century) hand crafted female mask with beads, purple feathers and semiprecious iridescent stones. One large bead forms a teardrop at eye. Mask – 7 1/2" H (13 1/2" including feathers and fringe) x 6" W. Biography (from artist's website): "Using off-loom bead weaving techniques Wendy Seaward composes […]
Lot 1119: After P.J. Mene, Bronze Sculpture Horse & Jockey
After Pierre Jules (P.J.) Mene (France, 1810-1879) bronze sculpture of a horse and jockey. Signed "P J Mene"to the base. Sculpture: 25" H x 5 1/2" W x 26" D. Overall with base: 26 3/4" H.Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.