1st item: Shields Landon (S L) Jones (West Virginia, 1901-1995) painted wood folk art carving depicting a an owl. Signed "S. L. Jones" right side of base. 14 1/8" H x 6" W x 5 5/8" D. Mid/late 20th century. 2nd item: Howard Finster (Georgia/Alabama, 1916-2001) painted wood folk art carving titled "Jesus Saves" depicting […]
Lot 649: Leroy Almon, Sr. Carving, Adam and Eve
Leroy Almon, Sr. (Georgia, 1938-1997) painted wood folk art carved relief depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden with the Devil in the form of a serpent wrapped around a tree. Signed with "LA" monogram on wooden placard, lower right. Signed, monogrammed, and dated "1989" en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. […]
Lot 648: James Harold Jennings Whirligig and Crown
Two (2) James Harold Jennings (North Carolina, 1931-1999) sculptures. 1st item: Painted wood with metal wire whirligig with four movable figures, two round discs, and a windmill, top. Signed with images of a sun, a moon, and a star, back of base. 30 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D. 2nd item: […]
Lot 647: Minnie and Garland Adkins, Pole Cat Carving
Minnie Adkins and Garland Adkins (Kentucky, 20th century) painted wood folk art carving depicting a striped pole cat in shades of yellow, white, brown, and black with an open mouth. Signed and dated "G & M Adkins 1993 (copyright)" underside of carving. 13 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 41 1/2" D. Late 20th […]
Lot 646: Popeye Reed, Sandstone Bust
Ernest "Popeye" Reed (Ohio, 1919-1985) sandstone folk art carved bust of a woman. Unsigned. 21" 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. 89.1 lbs. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Abrasions, largest 1", surface of carving. Scuffs, largest 1/2", surface of carving.
Lot 645: Raymond Coins, Folk Art Frog Carving
Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) stone folk art carving of a crouching frog. Unsigned. 8" H x 16 1/2" W x 16 1/4" D. 74.6 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Abrasions, largest 1 3/4", surface of carving.
Lot 644: Raymond Coins, Folk Art Lamb Carving
Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) stone folk art carving of a lamb. Signed underside. 12 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W x 23 1/4" D. 77.4 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Area of loss, lower front near feet on reverse side.
Lot 643: Raymond Coins, Folk Art Turtle Carving
Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) stone folk art carving of a turtle. Signed underside. 3 3/4" H x 8" W x 11 3/8" D. 9.5 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition.
Lot 642: Raymond Coins, Folk Art Carving of a Man
Raymond Coins (North Carolina, 1904-1998) wood folk art carving of a seated man with outstretched arms and legs. Signed "W R Coins" with backwards N top right en verso. 35 1/4" H x 28 3/4" W x 36 1/2" D. Late 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Arts Center of Cannon County, Tennessee. CONDITION: Natural […]
Lot 641: Tim Lewis Adam & Eve Sculpture
Large Tim Lewis (Kentucky, b. 1952) folk art carved stone sculpture depicting Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Signed and dated T Lewis 98, back of base. 20 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W x 6" D. 146.37 lbs. Late 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, […]









