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 […]
Lot 273: 7 pcs. Historical Staffordshire incl. Slavery Related
Seven (7) Historical Staffordshire plates and bowls. Subjects include Abolition, States and Washington, Lafayette, Victory of MacDonnaugh, and views of Conway, New Hampshire, New York, and Montmorenci. 1st item: Rare plate commemorating the death of Elijah P. Lovejoy, a journalist and abolitionist, at the hands of a pro slavery mob. The scalloped rim is decorated […]
Lot 274: 2 Marion Cook Paintings, Barn and Daisies
Two (2) Marion Bryant Cook (Tennessee, 1933-2018) oil on canvas paintings. 1st item: Oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a barn with overgrown weeds and birds flying in and out of the barn. Signed "Marion Cook 9-1972" lower right. Housed in a wood frame with linen liner. Sight – 13 1/2" H x 17 1/2" […]
Lot 270: Historical Staffordshire Liverpool Pitcher, Apotheosis of Washington
Historical Staffordshire Liverpool commemorative transfer decorated creamware pitcher depicting the Apotheosis of Washington to one side, after the print by John James Barralet (Pennsylvania, 1747-1815); an American maritime ship bearing a US 16-star flag to the other side; and the “chicken leg” Eagle Seal of the United States beneath the spout. Rim, spout, body and […]