Two (2) Washington Girard (Tennessee, 1873-1931) oil landscapes, likely Tennessee scenes. 1st item: Oil on board landscape painting, attributed to Washington Girard, depicting a stream flowing between several beech trees, with forest in the background; most trees and bushes with leaves just beginning to turn autumn colors. The surface of the painting has been covered […]
Lot 278: X. Ironside & Carl Sublett Watercolors
Xavier Ironside and Carl Sublett Tennessee Abstract works on paper, 2 items total. 1st item: Xavier Ironside (Tennessee, 20th century) watercolor on paper painting depicting a white house sheltered behind a copse of bare trees. Signed and dated "'67" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in a wooden frame. Sight – 17" H x […]
Lot 279: Cornelius Hankins O/C, Still Life with Copper Pot Still and Pitcher
Cornelius Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on canvas still life painting depicting a copper pot still and a pewter water pitcher arranged on a tabletop with a red backdrop. Signed lower left. Housed in a hand carved wooden frame. Sight – 21 1/2" H x 17 3/4" W. Framed – 30 1/2" H x 26 1/2" […]
Lot 276: George Cress Oil on Paper Abstract Landscape
George Cress (Tennessee, 1921-2008) impressionist oil on paper painting titled "Fountain of the Four Rivers-The Ganges". Signed "George Cress" and dated "1984" lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame with linen matte. Paper label en verso with artist's name, title, medium, size and date en verso. Sight – 19 1/2" H x 25 3/4" […]
Lot 277: R. Birdwell drawing & C. K. Ewing Watercolor, Figures
Two (2) Tennessee works on paper: watercolor by Charles Kermit Ewing and drawing by Robert Birdwell. 1st item: Charles Kermit Ewing (Tennessee, 1910-1976) watercolor on paper, expressionist painting of a female nude. Signed and dated "C. Kermit Ewing '58" lower left. Housed and matted under glass in a wormy wood frame. Sight – 21 1/4" […]
Lot 274: George Cress, Trevi Fountain Sculptures
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) acrylic on paper painting titled "Trevi Fountain;" expressionist depiction of the sculptures at the Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy, rendered in pastel colors. Signed lower left. Typed label with artist's name, titled, medium, dimension, and date en verso. Double matted and housed under glass in a gilt wood frame. Sight […]
Lot 275: George Cress, Trevi Fountain Fragment
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) acrylic on paper painting titled "Trevi Fountain Fragment;" expressionist view of flowing waters of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy rendered in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and white. Signed and dated "George. Cress 1984" lower right. Typed label with artist's name, titled, medium, dimension, and date en verso. Double […]
Lot 272: Olen Bryant Framed Figure and Blue Figural Group
Two (2) Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) ceramic items. 1st item: Olen Bryant blue ceramic sculpture of three figures carrying another figure. Signed "'65 O. Bryant" on lower side. 10" H x 12" W x 12" D. 2nd item: Olen Bryant grey ceramic figure with a flowing robe, mounted to giltwood panel with exposed brass or […]
Lot 273: Olen Bryant, Large Wood Figure with Green Stones
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) carved highly figured wood sculpture of an elongated figure with face and two green inset gemstones. Mounted to a wood base. Unsigned. 50" H x 10" W x 6" D. Provenance: Estate of Olen Bryant, Cottonwood/Clarksville, TN. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as […]
Lot 270: Nowland Van Powell Nautical Oil, H.M.S. Falcon
William Nowland Van Powell (Tennessee, 1904-1973) oil on canvas maritime painting, depicting the British sloop of war, HMS Falcon, at sea and flying a British Naval flag. Titled on front of painted wood frame: H.M. SLOOP OF WAR – FALCON 16 – CAPTAIN JOHN LINZEE – RN./ "HE HAS RAVAGED OUR COASTS, BURNT OUR TOWNS. […]