Harvey Joiner (Kentucky/Indiana, 1852-1932) oil on board autumn landscape depicting a stand of trees in a forest with a stream running through the center and rays of sunlight beaming in from the left. Very faintly signed "Harvey Joiner" lower left. Housed in a gilt molded and gesso frame, with a conforming gilt and gesso matte […]
Lot 136: George Cress O/C View of Chattanooga
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008), "River Patterns," oil on canvas expressionist view of the Chattanooga riverfront, with the Walnut Street Bridge spanning the Tennessee River and patches of atmospheric light reflected in the water. Signed and dated "George Cress 1958". Exhibition label en verso for the Mid-South Exhibition of Paintings, 1958, Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, […]
Lot 137: George Cress O/C Abstract Still Life, Peonies
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract oil on canvas still life painting titled "Peonies" depicting flowers rendered in colors of blue, green, purple, and pink. Signed and dated "1980" lower right corner. Housed in a wooden frame with off white linen liner. Sight – 31 3/4" H x 35 1/2" W. Framed – 34 3/4" […]
Lot 134: Hubert Shuptrine Watercolor, Western Exposure
Hubert Shuptrine (American/Tennessee, 1936-2006) watercolor on paper painting titled "Western Exposure" depicting an older man wearing a dark coat and cowboy hat looking to the right, against a light-dappled gray backdrop. Titled upper left corner "Western Exposure/Brazzaville, Texas". Signed and dated "1976" mid-left. Exhibited at the Hunter Museum of Art Oct – Nov, 1977, exhibition […]
Lot 135: H. O. Shuptrine, Jr. O/C Abstract Painting, Fish Nets
Hubert O. Shuptrine, Jr. (Tennessee, 1936-2006) oil on canvas abstract painting titled "Fish Nets" depicting a large fish net with several fish against a white, black, blue, and grey background. Signed "Shuptrine" lower right. Titled and signed with museum accession numbers, Mid-South Exhibition of Paintings 1957, Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee exhibition […]
Lot 132: Lloyd Branson Oil on Cardstock Landscape Painting
Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1861-1925) oil on cardstock landscape painting depicting a small stream leading through a grove of trees with a cabin visible in the background, all bathed in a soft pink early morning or evening light. Signed and dated “Branson 1905″ lower left. Housed in an oval molded gilt wood frame carved decorations. Sight […]
Lot 133: Catherine Wiley Oil on Canvas Beach Scene
Anna Catherine Wiley (TN, 1879-1958) oil on canvas beach scene depicting two young seated females shaded under a parasol on a beach. Signed monogram upper left. Additionally pencil inscribed verso “C. Wiley (1532?) White Ave Knoxville Tenn”. Housed in the original molded gilt wood frame. Sight – 14″ H x 15″ W. Framed – 21 […]
Lot 130: Carroll Cloar Signed Calendar and Cards
Four (4) Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1993) signed items: 1 Calendar and 3 Christmas cards. 1st item: Signed 1937 cardstock calendar featuring a watercolor image of a fashionably dressed young man. Signed "Carroll Cloar" in blue ink, lower right. Three tear-off months, October-December, remaining. Pencil inscription reading "Chas. Sherman" top left. 12 5/8" H x 7 […]
Lot 131: Red Grooms Watercolor, Artist's Studio
Red Grooms (Tennessee/New York, b. 1937) pen and watercolor on paper painting depicting an artist's studio with model, at center, disrobing while the artist reaches for a palette and brush. A large green figural sculpture and partial paintings are visible in the middle and background. Signed and dated "Red Grooms '96" upper center. Float mounted […]
Lot 128: Gilbert Gaul Oil on Board, Woman Sewing
Gilbert Gaul (New York/Tennessee/New Jersey, 1855-1919) oil on board interior scene painting depicting an African American woman seated by a window, working on a needlework project. Light from the overhead window illuminates her white blouse and part of the fabric in her hands. Signed lower right. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight – […]