Otto Stark (New York/Indiana, 1859-1926) watercolor and gouache on paper untitled late autumn or early winter landscape painting, depicting a group of mostly bare trees on a grassy plain, the sun setting below a mountain range, background. Signed and dated1909 (?) lower left. Two exhibition labels, one for "Intimate Views: Small Landscapes by Artists from […]
Lot 202: William R. Tyler O/C Landscape with Cows
William Richardson Tyler (New York/New Hampshire, 1825-1896) oil on canvas landscape of cows standing in a stream with tall trees to the right and left. Signed "W.R. Tyler" lower left. Stamped label for Moores & Winder Jewelry & Art Store, Artists materials, Troy, NY, en verso. Framed in newer bronzed wood frame. Sight – 19" […]
Lot 199: Charles Wm. Smith Charleston Print
Charles William Smith (Virginia, 1893-1987) woodcut, "Churchyard, Charleston," titled in pencil lower left margin, numbered 10/50 lower center margin, and signed lower right margin, additionally signed in the plate. Hinge mounted; ivory mat. 7" x 8 1/2" image, 10 1/2" x 14" sheet, 14" x 18 1/2" mat. Provenance: A Nashville, TN, estate. Biography (courtesy […]
Lot 200: Walter Hollis Stevens TN Abstract Watercolor
Walter Hollis Stevens (Tennessee, 1927-1980) abstract watercolor on paper, titled "Quarry Walls". Signed "Stevens" lower right. Additionally signed and titled en verso. Unframed but retains the original backer board. Image: 18" H x 25 3/4" W. Sheet: 21 1/4" H x 30" W. Circa 1958. Note: Stevens was one of the "Knoxville Seven" and a […]
Lot 198: Ernest Pickup Woodcut, Street Singers
Ernest Pickup (Tennessee, 1887-1970) woodcut, titled lower left in pencil "Street Singers" (also known as "Joy to the World"); numbered EA/50 and signed lower right and dated "Ernest Pickup '39". Depicts 2 men seated, with their backs to the viewers, behind a table with sign marked "Blind" as figures walk past them on the street. […]
Lot 196: J. Vance Miller, O/B, "Pleasant Chore"
J. Vance Miller (West Virginia/Virginia, 1912-2002) oil on board impressionist landscape painting titled "Pleasant Chore" depicting a figure walking in a field with two cows near a bare tree before a picket fence, an expansive field and cloudy sky in background. Signed lower right. Title, artist's name, and date "Feb. '69" with Palette Art Gallery, […]
Lot 197: Watercolor of Young Amish Woman attr. P. Buckley Moss
Watercolor on card stock attributed to Patricia Buckley Moss (Virginia/New York, b. 1933) depicting a young Amish woman holding a sheaf of wheat in the crook of her right arm and a basket of apples in her left hand, a brick house and bare tress, background. Unsigned. Pencil sketch of the young woman, en verso. […]
Lot 195: Mid-Atlantic Stoneware Jug, 5 gallon with bird
Five gallon Mid-Atlantic stoneware pottery jug with cobalt decoration of a bird on branch, with a cobalt "5" denoting capacity. Tall straight rim with collar, incised lines around the neck and applied strap handle. 18 1/4" H. 19 lbs. Third quarter 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Old chip to […]
Lot 194: 2 New York Stoneware Ovoid Jugs w/ Cobalt Decoration
Two (2) New York stoneware ovoid jugs. 1st item: L. Seymour/ Troy, New York ovoid stoneware jug with colbat flower and leaf decoration. Upper shoulder stamped 'L. Seymour/Troy" with cobalt accents. Applied lug handle. 14" H. Mid 19th century. 2nd item: Lyons, New York ovoid stoneware jug with cobalt flower decoration and cobalt freehand "1" […]
Lot 193: 2 Stoneware Pottery Jars w/ Cobalt Decoration
Two (2) pottery items. 1st item: Cobalt decorated stoneware jar with bird design, likely New York, with tapering neck and lug handles with cobalt slip design of a bird on leaf. Stamped 3 above the decoration denoting capacity. 12 3/4" H. 2nd item: F. B. Norton & Co. 4 gallon stoneware jar, decorated with cobalt […]