Michael Bauermeister (American, b. 1957) monumental vessel sculpture comprised of carved, stained and lacquered wood, in colors of blue, green, gold, and rust. Signed "BAUERMEISTER" and dated "2014" on the underside of the base. Sculpture – 72" H. 76 1/8" total H with base. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection.Biography: Michael Bauermeister studied art […]
Lot 495: Harvey Littleton Blown Glass Sculpture
Harvey Kline Littleton (American, 1922-2013) blown glass sculpture in the form of a horseshoe, comprised of amber colored looped glass with faux seam mounted onto a rectangular clear glass base. Etched signature and date “1974” on the underside of the base. Sculpture – 7″ H x 8 1/2″ W x 2 1/2″ D. Overall – […]
Lot 493: Duncan McClellan Art Glass Vase
Duncan McClellan (American, late 20th c.) matte gold glass art vase with polished black glass overlay design conveying a silhouette-style view of palm trees, butterflies, birds, and dragonflies. Signed "Duncan McClellan" at base. 12 3/4" H. Provenance: Private Nashville collection, purchased 2005 from the Temple Arts Festival, Nashville. Copy of receipt available to winning bidder. […]
Lot 494: Mark Peiser Art Glass Vase
Mark Curtis Peiser (American, b. 1938) early (1967-1977) blown glass globular form vase utilizing cased, layered hot tooled opal and murini applications, depicting a swamp landscape scene with full sun above on both sides in colors of yellow, blue, pink, grey and green. Etched signature and date along base edge reading "MARK PEISER*NC*11*LCF*23*1976". Note: This […]
Lot 490: Richard Jolley Art Glass Vase or Pitcher w/ Face
Richard Jolley (American, born 1952) frosted art glass vase with handle or pitcher form with “pinch folded” rim and blue overlay profile face decoration with handle representing the ear. Signed and dated on the base “R. Jolley, ’88”. 8 1/2″ H x 6″ W. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good […]
Lot 491: Large Tommie Rush Blue Art Glass Vase
Tommie Rush (American, born 1954) art glass blue vase, tapered conical form with textured surface and dark blue rim. Impressed signature "T. Rush" on the base. 11 1/2" H. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 492: Richard Jolley Portrait of a Nude
Richard Jolley (Tennessee, born 1952) pigment, silver leaf, and varnish on heavy paper painting depicting a nude figure in shades of red, orange, yellow, black, and green, rendered in a heavy impasto technique. Unsigned to front, likely signed to back of paper. Float mounted in a contemporary black and giltwood frame. Sheet – 52″ H […]
Lot 487: 2 Tommie Rush Art Glass Vases
Two (2) Tommie Rush (American, born 1954) art glass vases. 1st item: Vase having an opaque clear body transitioning to garnet at the lip, applied green floral stems, botanical elements, and purple iris flowers, narrow oval opening, blue base. Signed "T Rush" to underside of base. 16" H. Top opening – 6 1/2" H x […]
Lot 488: Richard Jolley Art Glass "Tabula Rasa" Sculpture
Richard Jolley (Tennessee, born 1952) blown and hot formed glass sculpture with acid polishing titled “Tabula Rasa,” consisting of red and amber glass. Molded face and leaf to top half of sculpture, on an integral inverted cylindrical base. Sticker to base from previous seller. Etched signature “Richard Jolley 2002″ to base. 11 1/4″ H x […]
Lot 489: 3 Art Glass Items, incl. Richard Jolley, Tommie Rush
Three (3) American art glass items, including Richard Jolley and Tommie Rush. 1st-2nd item: Two (2) Richard Jolley (American, born 1952) art glass items including a “Sea Foam” frosted clear glass bowl and a paperweight titled “Amethyst Cat”. Both pieces signed and titled on the base. Bowl – 2 1/2″ H x 7 7/8″ diameter. […]