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Lot 194: Joseph Delaney Sketchbook, 22 Works on Paper Incl. 14 Signed

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Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) sketchbook with twenty-two (22) images including two watercolor or ink wash paintings and twenty pencil or black crayon sketches. Watercolor paintings include one red-and-black portrait of a woman signed en verso and one reclining female nude. The portrait of the woman is inscribed “John [illegible]” below the image. Pencil sketches […]

Lot 193: Joseph Delaney O/B Painting, Helen Nude

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Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) oil on panel painting of a nude African American woman seated before a decorative green and white textile background, 1952. She clasps her hands around her legs and gazes toward the viewer. A gold earring hangs from her left ear and sgraffito linework describes bracelets around each wrist. Signed “Jos. […]

Lot 192: Beauford Delaney Abstract Watercolor, 1958, plus 4 Catalog & Reference Books

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Beauford Delaney (American/Tennessee, 1901-1979) watercolor on paper gestural abstract painting in yellow, purple, and orange that blend and bleed into one another, with areas of exposed paper visible throughout. Signed “Beauford Delaney,” inscribed “Clamart” (a suburb of Paris where Delaney lived) and dated 1958 in black pen, lower right. Floated in a modern giltwood frame […]

Lot 191: Sterling Strauser Oil, Dancer, plus William Edmondson Related Sketch Verso

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Sterling Strauser (American, 1907-1995) oil on Masonite painting, “Fire Dance,” 1962, depicting a young, blonde-haired woman in pink leotard and long skirt moving rhythmically against a dynamic background in shades of blue and green. Sgraffito details to face, hand, and feet, and signature “Strauser,” lower left. The work is signed again, dated 1962, and titled […]

Lot 190: Meyer Wolfe Drawing, William Edmondson at Work

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Meyer (Mike) R. Wolfe (New York/California/Tennessee, 1897-1985), “William Edmondson at Work,” graphite on paper sketch depicting the famous African American sculptor seated and working with a chisel or spike and hammer to carve an angel figure in his Nashville yard. Unsigned. The sheet has been removed from a sketchbook, mounted atop a black mat and […]

Lot 189: Edward Weston Photograph, William Edmondson, Tennessee

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After Edward Weston (American, 1886-1958) silver gelatin photograph depicting the African American sculptor William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874-1951) standing in his Nashville yard, smiling, with his arms crossed and dressed in his work attire. Titled “William Edmondson, Tennessee.” Printed by Cole Weston (1919-2003) from his father’s original 1941 negative. With Edward Weston’s stamped signature, the title, […]

Lot 188: Louise Dahl-Wolfe Signed Photograph, Portrait of William Edmondson

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Louise Dahl-Wolfe (American, 1895-1989) signed silver gelatin photograph depicting Nashville African American sculptor William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874-1951) shown bust-length and looking up and to his right, circa 1930s. He wears his signature hat and overalls and a carved limestone sculpture of a woman stands to his right. Float mounted on cream cardstock and housed in […]

Lot 187: Louise Dahl-Wolfe Signed Photograph, William Edmondson Sculpting

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Louise Dahl-Wolfe (American, 1895-1989) signed silver gelatin photograph depicting the African American sculptor William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874-1951). Edmondson is seated, attired in his signature hat and overalls, and finishing a sculpture of a woman while in his Nashville workshop, with other sculptures visible through the door. Circa 1930s. Signed in pencil to mat, lower right. […]

Lot 186: William Edmondson Teacup Sculpture

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William Edmondson large limestone garden sculpture in the form of a teacup of circular form, with a carved squared handle. 8 3/4″H x 18″ W x 15 1/4″ D. Exhibited, “Will Edmondson’s Mirkels,” the Tennessee Fine Arts Center at Cheekwood (April 12 through May 21, 1964), and listed as #21 in the catalog, published by […]

Lot 185: William Edmondson Sculpture, Lady with a Bustle

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William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951) carved limestone sculpture depicting a standing woman with well-defined, shoulder-length hair who wears a dress or apron with a bustle and short train in back, visible shoes, and a necklace or banded collar. She carries a small handbag in her right hand. 13 3/8″ H x 5″ W x 7″ D. […]