Three (3) Howard Finster (American, 1916-2001) folk art carved and painted wall or shelf clock cases, comprised of mixed woods including plywood with carved and painted decoration. The largest case fitted with an electric clock (not tested for functionality). Smallest case signed in pencil on the base. Ranging in size from 12 3/4" H x […]
Lot 116: Tennessee Sheraton Chest of Drawers
Southern Sheraton chest of drawers, walnut primary, poplar secondary with old red wash finish. Plain top over four graduated dovetailed drawers with wood knobs, paneled sides and tall turned feet. 44 1/2" H x 42 1/4" W x 20 3/4" D. Likely Middle Tennessee region, Second quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with […]
Lot 112: 4 Carved & Painted Folk Art Carvings
Four (4) Carved and Painted Folk Art Carvings. 1st item: Howard Ivester (American, 20th century) carved and painted wooden figure of a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, signed and numbered on the base "223". 7 3/8" H. 2nd item: Large Folk Art carved and painted figure depicting a male worker, attired in work […]
Lot 109: J. T. McCord Folk Art Eagle Painting
Jake "JT" McCord (American/Georgia, 1948-2009) folk art oil on plywood board painting depicting an eagle resting on a tree stump with a branch in its mouth. Signed and dated "1990" lower left. Unframed. 36" H x 18 1/2" W. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, one area of rubbing left margin.
Lot 110: 4 Folk Art Works, incl. Charles Dieter & Gerald DePrie
Four (4) Folk Art Works, including Charles Dieter and Gerald DePrie. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of Charles Dieter (American/Pennsylvania, 1922-1986) mixed media folk art drawings on paper depicting figures and animals in outdoor wooded settings. Both signed lower right. Each drawing float mounted and housed in burlwood frames. Paper – 9" H x 12" […]
Lot 111: 3 Folk Art Works
Three (3) Folk Art works. 1st item: Sam Ezell (American/North Carolina, b. 1953) Southern folk art oil on canvas painting depicting a young Native American brave against a white backdrop, playing with a yo-yo and with the word "MOM" tattooed on his left arm. Signed lower right. Unframed. 24" H x 18" W. 2nd item: […]
Lot 106: 3 19th Century Folk Art Works, incl. Ship Diorama
Three (3) 19th Century Folk Art Works, including ship diorama. 1st item: Encased 19th century folk art ship diorama of a masted American clipper ship at sea, against a blue sky backdrop. Housed in the original painted wooden case/frame. 13 1/4" H x 19 1/4" W x 3 5/8" D. 2nd item: Folk art pencil, […]
Lot 107: Grenfell Type Rug, Document Box, Inkwell, Miniature Bronze Cannon
Four (4) Decorative items, including Grenfell Type Rug, Document Box, Inkwell, and Miniature Bronze Cannon. 1st item: Grenfell Style hooked mat or small rug depicting houses and trees blanketed in snow, with brown border. 18" H x 27" W. Early 20th century. 2nd item: American document box, pine with red wash, dovetailed construction with leather […]
Lot 108: Cast Iron Top Hat Spittoon or Planter
Late 19th century black painted cast iron spittoon or planter, top hat form with enamel painted interior. Marked on the base. 7" H x 10 1/2" D x 8 1/2" W. Weight 10.2 lbs. Provenance: Estate of internationally known ragtime pianist and historian Johnny Maddox, Gallatin, TN. CONDITION: Black paint likely retouched. Minor overall wear.
Lot 103: Stephen Barclay O/B, Greenwich Village Scene
Stephen Barclay (Scotland, b. 1961) impressionist oil on board street scene painting depicting Greenwich Village in New York City. Signed lower right "Steph. Barclay". Pen incription en verso reads "From 8th Ave. and Christopher Street/Greenwich Village NY". Housed in a modern gilt wood frame with carved corner embellishments. Sight – 11 1/2" H x 15 […]