George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on board abstract painting of boats in harbor, rendered in bright colors. Signed and dated "George Cress 1957" lower right. Housed in a simple painted wood frame under glass. Sight – 15" H x 22" W Framed – 25" H x 31 3/8" W. Biography (from the Tennessee Historical […]
Lot 566: Harry Shaw Oil on Canvas Arizona Scene
Harry Hutchinson Shaw (Florida/Louisiana/Ohio/Mexico, 1897-1989) abstract oil on canvas titled en verso, ON THE WAY TO THE SUNDANCE, ARIZONA, depicting a procession of figures carrying items and one lone dog, with figures on horseback in the front and rear and a mountainous landscape in the background. Signed lower right in red "SHAW". Housed in a […]
Lot 567: Stephen Juharos, O/C, Grand Canyon
Stephen Juharos (Hungary/Arizona, 1913-2010) oil on canvas landscape titled "After Shower in Grand Canyon" depicting the Colorado River flowing through the Grand Canyon and a mixture of dark clouds and sun overhead. Signed lower right and dated 1985. Casey Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ label, en verso. Faux burlwood frame. 35 1/2" x 36" sight, 45 1/2" […]
Lot 568: C. Kermit Ewing, O/C, "South of Taos"
Charles Kermit Ewing (TN, 1910-1976) oil on canvas painting titled "South of Taos" depicting a desert landscape beneath a cloudy blue sky. Signed "Ewing" lower right. Signed, dated, and titled with artist's location and original price "C. Kermit Ewing, Knoxville, Tenn, 1970" and "South of Taos, $100" top and bottom of stretcher, en verso. Housed […]
Lot 564: Jack Van Ryder Watercolor Desert Landscape
Jack Van Ryder (Arizona/Montana, 1899-1967) watercolor on paper landscape painting depicting an early morning desert scene rendered in pastel colors. Signed "Jack Van Ryder" lower left. Mickelson's, Washington, D.C. label, en verso. Housed under invisible glass in a gilt and off white wooden frame with carved gilt wood rabbet edge. Sight – 14 1/2" H […]
Lot 563: Harley Brown Native American Girl w/ Turquoise Necklace
Harley W. Brown (Arizona/Alberta, born 1939) gouache and pastel portrait depicting a young Native American girl with red hair adornments, a turquoise beaded necklace and a slightly downturned face. Signed lower right. Housed in a custom red wood frame with Scottsdale, AZ gallery label en verso. Sight – 11 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W. […]
Lot 562: Harley Brown, Native American Girl w/ Ribbons
Harley W. Brown (Arizona/Alberta, born 1939) pastel on paper depicting a young Native American girl with braids and ribbons in her hair against a multi-color background. Signed lower right. O'Brien's on Main, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ gallery label en verso. Housed under glass in a carved wooden frame with off white linen and painted gilt rabbet […]
Lot 561: Harley Brown Native American Girl w/ Feathers
Harley W. Brown (Arizona/Alberta, born 1939) pastel on paper depicting a young Native American girl with braids and feathers in her hair against a multi-color background. Signed lower right. O'Brien's on Main, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ gallery label en verso. Housed under glass in a carved wooden frame with off white linen and painted gilt rabbet […]
Lot 559: Porfirio Salinas, O/B, Landscape with Cactus Flowers
Porfirio Salinas (Texas, 1910-1973), oil on board, Western Landscape with Cactus Flowers. Signed lower left "P. Salinas". Later giltwood frame. 11 1/2" H x 8 5/8" W sight, 12 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W framed. Provenance: The estate of Martha Goldsmith, Clarksville, TN. Biography: The child of Mexican immigrant farmers, Porfirio Salinas worked at […]
Lot 558: Cyrus Afsary, O/C, Western Landscape titled "Fall"
Cyrus Afsary (American, b. 1940) large oil on canvas Western landscape depicting a ranch with barn, surrounded by colorful native grasses and shrubbery, and set under a partly clouded sky with hills in the background. Signed lower left. 30" x 48" canvas, 40 1/2" x 58 1/2" framed. Provenance: The Estate of Larry Casey, Jackson, […]