Tim Lewis (Kentucky, b. 1952) folk art carved sandstone sculpture depicting Noah's Ark with Noah holding a bird on the bow, with giraffe heads and necks protruding out of the stern onto the roof. Signed and dated "T Lewis '10" side of base. 12" H x 24 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D. 98.4 lbs. […]
Lot 656: Helen LaFrance Still Life with Roses
Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, b. 1919) oil on canvasboard still life painting depicting peach colored roses in a glass vase. Signed lower right. Narrow gilt molded frame. 31″ x 23″ sight, 33″ x 25 ” framed. Provenance: Consignor was related to the artist by marraige and acquired this painting directly from the artist. Alternate spelling: Helen […]
Lot 657: Linvel Barker Folk Art Figural Tableau
Linvel Barker (Kentucky, 1929-2004) pine and basswood carved folk art figural tableau comprised of a lumberjack holding an axe in one hand and mule reigns in the other, standing next to a sled with stacked logs secured and pulled by metal chains that are attached to the mule's harness. Signed and dated "L. Barker 7-92", […]
Lot 654: Raymond Coins stone carving, Garden of Eden
Raymond Coins (American/North Carolina, 1904-1998) carved riverstone stele or plaque depicting Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, with a serpent coiled around a tree. Inscribed signature en verso. 18" H x 10 1/4" W x 1" D. 22 lbs. Includes custom iron easel stand for tabletop display. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate. CONDITION: Excellent […]
Lot 655: Helen LaFrance, O/B, Farm Scene
Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, b. 1919) oil on plywood paneling board landscape, depicting a farm with multiple figures and animals. A woman in sunbonnet with two children and a cat step along a path leading past a clothesline and flower garden to a frame house surrounded by trees. In the background is a large barn with […]
Lot 652: Tramp Folk Art Box w/ Crown of Thorns Cover
Two (2) Tramp folk art boxes, parquetry box nested inside of a "Crown of Thorns" outer box. Inner box with parquetry lid having star and diamond decoration, outer box with all over "Crown of Thorns" decoration and a graduated tiered lid. Inner box – 4 1/2" H x 19 3/4" W x 9 1/2" D. […]
Lot 653: Appalachian Folk Art Items, inc. Banjo, Carvings & Basket
Appalachian Folk Art items, 9 items total. 1st item: Folk Art inlaid banjo comprised of mixed woods, interior of head pencil signed "Geneva". 20 1/4" L x 7 1/2" dia. 20th century. 2nd item: Native American Cherokee basket planter by Rachel T. Reed, comprised of white oak with walnut and bloodroot weavers. Retains the original […]
Lot 649: 2 Jacquard Coverlets
Two (2) jacquard coverlets. 1st item: Wool and cotton coverlet woven in shades of purple, blue, red and ivory, two piece construction, with scroll, star and cartouche designs. 81 1/2" H x 67" W. 2nd item: Cotton or cotton and wool coverelet woven in shades of dark blue, light blue and red in a medallion […]
Lot 650: 2 Overshot Coverlets, Pine Tree and 49 Snowballs
Two (2) overshot coverlets. 1st item: Navy and cream overshot double weave coverlet, woven in two pieces, with geometric "Whig Rose" or Snowflake field and stylized pine tree design border. 83 1/2" x 73 1/2" excluding fringe. 2nd item: Large Four color overshot coverlet, red, olive, green and ivory wool, woven in three pieces in […]
Lot 651: 2 Folk Art Hanging Boxes
1st item: Folk art chipped carved hanging pipe or candle box, comprised of walnut and poplar and having a shaped back with 8-star and flower designs, a sliding panel with heart, acorn and leaf designs to the top, and a lower panel with flowering urn flanked by flower designs, and chipped carved edges throughout. 17" […]