Dorothy "Bunny" Wilson (Canadian, working mid 20th century), "Harmony," bronze abstract sculpture depicting two intertwined figures. Signed lower base and numbered 2/3. Height 12 7/8". Includes original receipt dated Nov. 22, 1974 from Art For All Gallery, Ontario, Canada. Provenance: The Estate of Mildred "Mickey" Brown of Nashville, TN, formerly of Detroit, MI. CONDITION: Oxidation […]
Lot 562: Marcello Tommasi, Bronze Sculpture of a Child
Marcello Tommasi (Italy, b. 1928) bronze sculpture of a standing little girl, nude, with her hair pulled into a bun on top of her head and arms slightly stretched out from her sides. Incised signature and date "M. Tommasi 1960" lower back of base. 38" H overall x 15" W at hands x 10 3/4" […]
Lot 561: Erte Bronze Sculpture, Sirens
Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990), "Sirens," limited edition gilded and cold painted cast bronze sculpture. Inscribed "Erte" back of center of base, numbered 47/375 with foundry mark Chalk & Vermilion, and dated 1988, back of left side of base. 11 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W x 5 7/8" D. 16.4 lbs Provenance: Private […]
Lot 560: Le Verrier Art Deco Bronze Figural Lamp
Max (Louis Octave Maxime) Le Verrier (France, 1891-1973) Art Deco patinated bronze figural lamp “Clarte” depicting a nude female in a verdigris patina with outstretched arms holding a globe lamp and mounted on a stepped black octagonal base. Signed on the back of the base “Le Verrier”. 24″ H x 14 1/2″ D. 20th century. […]
Lot 558: Alan LeQuire Bronze, Seated Nude
Alan LeQuire (Tennessee, b. 1955) bronze sculpture depicting a nude woman, seated leaning on one arm, her other arm resting on her knee, atop a bronze oval base stamped LEQUIRE. Mounted on a black marble base. Overall – 6 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W x 6" D. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 559: 34 Assembled Bronze and Silver Medallions & Plaques
Assembled grouping of thirty four (34) bronze and silver medallions, three groups including sports, arts, poets, and presidential. 1st group: 13 Medallions inc. Vanderbilt, LA Dodgers – 1st item: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University commemorative bronze medal by S. Ellis, U. S. Mint. 2nd item: 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers Stadium silver medal. 3rd item: 1950 […]
Lot 557: Sylvia Hyman Egg Basket tromp d'oeil sculpture
Sylvia Hyman (Tennessee, 1917-2012) ceramic trompe l'oeil sculpture in the form of a farmer's market style basket of Easter eggs. Signed and dated on underside "Sylvia Hyman Nashville Tn 2001". 3 3/4"h x 5" w x 4 1/2"D. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. Biography: Sylvia Hyman was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1917. She worked […]
Lot 555: Olen Bryant Sculptures, Angel & Sleeping Stone
Two (2) Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) clay sculptures, Angel and Sleeping Stone. 1st item: Olen L. Bryant table top pale grey-green clay sculpture depicting a standing angel with small tilted head and wrapped-like gown. Signed on lower interior with initials "OB". 18" H x 8 1/4" wingspan. 2nd item: Olen L. Bryant "Sleeping Stone," […]
Lot 556: Olen Bryant Purple Shell and Figure Sculpture
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) stone sculpture depicting a figure emerging from a purple shell. Possibly signed and dated "80" underside of sculpture. Mounted to a wooden base. 16" H x 16 1/4" W x 8 1/2" D. Late 20th century. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as his […]
Lot 554: Olen Bryant Ceramic Sculpture, Figures
Two (2) Olen Bryant ceramic sculptures. 1st item: Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) ceramic sound sculpture of bird, possibly a guinea fowl. Hollow, with beads inside. Signed and dated "'70" on base. 6 1/2" H x 9 1/2" x 6" D. 2nd item: Olen L. Bryant ceramic sculpture of standing conjoined figures. Unsigned. 8 3/4" […]