Beth Cummings (American, 20th Century) folk art oil on canvas board painting depicting a cabin under a Spanish moss-draped tree, with figures including two black women at work in the foreground while one man sits on the porch of the cabin and another approaches, with a cotton field and factory in the background. Signed "B. […]
Lot 812: John Francis O/C Portrait Painting, Two Sisters
John F. Francis (Pennsylvania, 1808-1886) oil on canvas portrait painting titled “Two Sisters” depicting two young girls, one with dark blonde hair and with dark brown hair, both wearing white dresses, situated in a backdrop comprised of grey clouds. Signed “J.F. Francis” lower right. Gilt metal placard with artist’s name, dates, and titled, affixed lower […]
Lot 810: Robert Burns Wilson KY Landscape Watercolor
Robert Burns Wilson (American, primarily Kentucky, 1851-1916) landscape watercolor on paper depicting a springtime river scene with verdant river banks and budding trees foreground with a white cottage on the opposite side of the river background. Signed lower left with presentation inscription lower right reading "For Pauline Dikeman". Housed in a molded gilt wood frame. […]
Lot 811: Folk Art Portrait of a Girl, poss. Southern
Folk art portrait of a girl, pencil and watercolor on paper. Subject is identified in pencil en verso as Margaret Adamson, age 6 3/4 or 7 years. She holds a small red book and stands in front of a door, partly visible behind a red drape background. Appears unsigned; not examined out of frame. Sight […]
Lot 808: George Cress Watercolor, Rabun Cove, GA
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) expressionist watercolor on paper view of Rabun Cove, Georgia, depicting a landscape with trees, rolling fields, fore and middle ground, and a mountain range, background rendered in shades of blue, green, yellow, purple, and red. Signed and dated "George Cress 1993" lower right. Titled and dated 1993 en verso. Housed […]
Lot 809: George Cress W/C Painting, Maine Sunrise
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract watercolor on paper titled "Maine Sunrise" depicting greenery and a rocky coastline, foreground, with crashing waves below an early morning sky, middle and background. Signed and dated "1995" lower right. Housed and double matted under glass in a wooden frame. Sight – 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. […]
Lot 806: 33 pcs Antique Silver flatware, various patterns
33 pieces antique American silver flatware including 12 Gorham sterling forks in the Baronial pattern (pat. 1898), 6 Watson sterling teaspoons in the Princess pattern (pat. 1900), 12 Wallace sterling demitasse spoons in the Waverly pattern (pat. 1890), and 3 assorted sterling pieces including 1 pair sugar tongs, 1 "Detroit" souvenir spoon, and 1 floral […]
Lot 807: 11 pcs Holloware: Bread Plates, Kirk candy dishes
Assembled set of 8 silver bread and butter plates with molded rims and plain centers, including 5 marked STERLING 600, 2 marked for Towle, STERLING, 5422 with monogram D, and 1 unmarked (probably sterling, but not weighed), all approximately 6 1/4" dia., plus 2 S. Kirk & Son Inc. Repousse pattern footed candy dishes, 5" […]
Lot 804: 50 pcs. vintage flatware including pearl handled, bell, Statehouse
Group of assorted American sterling silver flatware including Statehouse, plus pearl-handled pieces and a bell. Includes: 18 pieces assorted antique silver flatware: 1 Whiting Arabesque pattern tablespoon with 2 Whiting Arabesque dessert spoons; 5 Dominick & Haff New King pattern teaspoons (retailed by William Kendrick); 1 Gorham antique engraved Chrysanthemum pattern master butter knife; 1 […]
Lot 805: 2 Sterling Golf Trophy Bowls
2 Sterling Silver Golf Trophy bowls. 1st item: Gorham Sterling silver footed bowl with engraved inscription: "Nashville City Golf Association, Winner, Second Flight 1933 Won by James L. Tupper." Gorham hallmarks to underside. 3 7/8"H x 9" dia. 2nd item: Revere form bowl with flared rim and foot, engraved inscription: "Belle Meade Club Championship Tournament […]