Charles Kermit Ewing (Tennessee, 1910-1976) abstract oil on canvas seascape depicting waves crashing against a rocky shore scene under a cloudy sky, rendered in muted colors of blue, grey, white and brown. Signed and dated "C. Ewing '67" lower left. Additional marker inscription en verso regarding purchase in 1977. Housed in a carved painted wood […]
Lot 281: Harold Kraus, Still Life with Bowl of Cherries
Harold Kraus (American/Tennessee, late 20th c.), "Cherry Par-tay," oil on canvas still life painting depicting a bowl of cherries, against a green striped background. Signed "Kraus" lower right. Additionally signed and titled en verso. Float mounted in a black frame with gilt rabbet edge. Canvas – 30" H x 48" W. Framed – 37" H […]
Lot 282: Philip Perkins abstract oil, "Hole in Space"
Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970) oil on canvas abstract painting titled "Hole in Space" and dated 1950 in pencil en verso on stretcher. Depicts a faintly rendered white object within a v-shaped black field, with dark lines on either side, all against a background of blue and red folds. Signed "Perkins '51" lower right. Housed in […]
Lot 283: Philip Perkins O/C Portrait of Man in Leotard
Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970) oil on canvas portrait of a young man in a red and blue leotard sitting with crossed legs on the floor of an interior space, rendered in shades of blue, green, grey, and tan. Unsigned. Illegible ink inscriptions en verso of frame. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 38 […]
Lot 278: Olen Bryant Light Green Glazed Figural Vase, 21"H
Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) green glazed ceramic sculptural vase depicting a figure with a face. Unsigned. 21 3/8" H x 18" W x 5 1/2" D. Provenance: Estate of Olen Bryant, Cottonwood/Clarksville, TN. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as his studio assistant and personal representative for his estate, […]
Lot 279: Olen Bryant Blue Angel
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) ceramic sculpture of a blue angel lying down. Signed "O. Bryant '72". Sculpture – 8 1/2" H x 14 1/4" W x 8" D. Base – 1 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. Provenance: Estate of Olen Bryant, Cottonwood/Clarksville, TN. A letter of authenticity and provenance […]
Lot 280: 2 Olen Bryant Watercolors, incl. Self Portrait
Two (2) Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) figural watercolors on paper. 1st item: Black watercolor on paper painting of man reading a book, possibly a self portrait. Signed "Olen Bryant 1966" lower right. Housed behind glass in a contemporary black frame with gilt trim. Sight – 22 1/8" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed – […]
Lot 275: 3 TN O/B Miniature Mountain Scenes, incl. McCoy
Three (3) Tennessee oil on board miniature mountain scene paintings, including William J. McCoy Jr. 1st item: William J. McCoy Jr. (Knoxville, 1906-1995) miniature oil on board painting depicting an East Tennessee mountain scene. Titled en verso "Birch Flats". Signed "McCoy" in red, lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 5 5/8" […]
Lot 276: David Akhriev O/C Landscape Painting, Georgia Farm
David Akhriev (Russian/American b. 1959) oil on canvas landscape painting of Shehan Farm in North Georgia. Depicts a body of water, surrounded by grassy banks and reeds. Signed "Akhriev" lower right. Housed in gilt wood frame. Sight – 21 1/8" H x 27 1/8" W. Framed -27 1/4" H x 33 1/4" W. Circa 1980. […]
Lot 277: Bill Ralston Carved Stone Sculpture of a Dove
Bill Ralston (Tennessee, 20th century) carved stone sculpture of a dove, on integral base. Overall – 6" H x 11 3/4" W x 5 3/4" D. Note: Bell Buckle based artist William (Bill) Ralston studied art at Vanderbilt University under sculptor Puryear Mims; his first shows were in the 1970s. In 1980 he was awarded […]