Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) oil on board interior scene, depicting an African American man seated with a guitar and holding a young child sitting in his lap, while another child stands observing in an open doorway. This painting was most likely an autobiographical painting recreated from a family photograph, depicting the artist’s father and […]
Lot 518: O/B Portrait of Woman, attrib. to Jos. Delaney
CONDITION: Three minor losses to paint, largest: 1/8″ x 1/8″ lower right corner.
Lot 515: Greg Ridley Gilt Copper Panel, Shiloh Battle
Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004) hand hammered panoramic copper with gilt wash relief panel, titled "Shiloh" depicting the Civil War Battle. Titled lower left margin, signed and dated "'97" lower right. Housed in wood frame. Sight – 11 1/4" H x 47 1/4" W. Framed – 14 1/4" H x 50 1/4" W. American, late 20th […]
Lot 516: Greg Ridley Gilt Copper Panel, Appomattox Surrender
Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004) hand hammered panoramic copper with gilt wash relief panel titled "Appomattox Surrender", depicting the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to U. S. General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Courthouse, both men depicted standing together with Lee's horse, Traveler, and Grant's horse, Cincinnati. Titled lower margin, signed and dated […]
Lot 514: 2 Greg Ridley Copper Plaques of Genls. Lee and Grant plus sketches
Two (2) Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004) copper plaques of Civil War Generals Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant, plus four (4) Ridley pen sketches on envelopes. 1st item: Oval copper portrait plaque depicting General Robert E. Lee in Confederate uniform. Signed lower right and dated "'95". Matted and framed in wood frame under glass. […]
Lot 512: Olen Bryant Carved Wood Face Sculpture
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927 – 2017) carved wood sculture depicting a female face, emerging from a vertical block of burled wood. Mounted onto a rectangular wood base. Overall: 31 1/2" H x 17" W x 8 1/4" D. Unsigned. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as his studio […]
Lot 513: Red Grooms Mountaintime Print & Book, 2 items
Red Grooms (American/Nashville, b. 1937) "Mountaintime" print and book, 2 items. 1st item: Lithograph with collage titled "Mountaintime" depicting Western themed images including the "Art Ranch", Coors beer hot air balloon, 20th Century Fox spotlights, golfers, ski lift (rendered using string for cables), and plane labeled "Aspen." Knestrick no. 89. Signed and dated "Red Grooms […]
Lot 510: Olen Bryant Clay Sculpture, "Blue Lady"
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) large pale blue clay sculpture with mottled peach and celadon overglaze titled "Blue Lady," depicting a petal-like wrapped figure seated atop a block. Unsigned. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as his studio assistant and personal representative for his estate, will accompany this lot. […]
Lot 511: Olen Bryant Blue Ceramic Female Figure
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) molded blue clay sculpture of seated female figure, large body with small head tilted to right and two small feet protruding at front. Impressed signature and date "O. Bryant 88", lower left side. 18" H x 10-3/4" W x 11" D. Late 20th century. A letter of authenticity and provenance […]
Lot 508: Olen Bryant Framed Rectangular Face
Olen L. Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) ceramic rectangular shaped face plaque with bronze glazed ground and gilt glazed lines intersecting eyes, nose and cheeks. Mounted on gilt bronze wooden framed backboard in black shadow box. Unsigned. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as his studio assistant and personal representative for […]