Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) archive including 3 drawings and 2 letters from author Alex Haley (1921-1992). 1st & 2nd items: One type-written letter from Alex Haley on his letterhead dated Jauary 24, 1966, addressed to "Black Dog", discusses his regret in not being able to visit with Joseph on his recent trip, how things […]
Lot 436: Sam Gilliam Monotype, Cape
Sam Gilliam (American, b. 1933) monotype on handmade paper titled "Cape". Float mounted on white paper. Pencil signed and dated '74 lower right and numbered #14/16. Sheet – 22 3/4" H x 28" W. Framed – 28 3/4" H x 33 3/4" W. Biography: Sam Gilliam is an African American painter often associated with the […]
Lot 434: Andy Warhol signed poster, Kimiko Powers
Andy Warhol signed color screenprint poster of Kimiko Powers from Warhol's Colorado State University Exhibition, 1981, edition of 250. Signed lower right margin. Printed by Licht Editions, Denver, and published by the Colorado State University Department of Art, Fort Collins, Colorado. 24-15/16" x 34-15/16", unframed. Provenance: private Memphis collection. Note 2 similar posters from the […]
Lot 435: Richard Mann, abstract oil on board , primary colo
Richard Mann (California, 20th century) oil on masonite abstract painting in primary colors. Signed R Mann lower center. Inscribed en verso: Property of NY (or NU). Floated in a contemporary frame with gold metallic face and wood grain sides. 48" x 48" sight, 49" x 49" framed. Condition: Some generalized areas of craquelure; wear to […]
Lot 433: Cubist Cement Planter
Cubist style cement planter with tapering sides, encircled with four sculpted faces, unsigned. 9-1/2" H x 12" diameter. 50.4 lbs. Manner of Jack Hastings (Tennessee/Louisiana, 1925-2012). Provenance: the estate of Louise Katzman, Nashville, Tennessee. Biography: Jack Byron Hastings was born in Missouri and moved with his family to Tennessee as a teen. He served in […]
Lot 431: David Day, Large Stone Face Sculpture
David Day (American, 20th century), large stone relief sculpture of a face, wedge shaped stone cut in a profile, on stone base. Signed on right side. 25" x 15" x 9-1/2" overall (including base). 62.3 lbs. Provenance: the estate of Louise Katzman, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: 6" x 6" area of hairlines to left side, possibly […]
Lot 430: Julie Warren Martin Marble Sculpture
Julie Warren Martin Conn (Tennessee/Kentucky, b.1943) contemporary sculpture of Yugoslavian marble on Italian Botticino marble base, signature not found. Sculpture: 19-1/4" H x 9" W x 2-1/2" D. Base: 2" H x 8-1/2" W x 5" D. 21-1/4" H overall. 30.3 lbs. Note: Julie Warren Martin was the first fine arts graduate with a concentration […]
Lot 428: Beth Cavener Stichter Female Sculpture
Beth Cavener Stichter (California/Ohio, b. 1972) contemporary sculpture titled, "Darkness Just Before Dawn", from the artist's Figurative Series, 1998-2002, featured on her website, followtheblackrabbit.com/Figurative_Series/htm. Stoneware with white engobes and stains, smoke fired, antique key, depicting a female nude rooted to the ground and surrounded by a partial wall of bricks, holding a key. 14" H […]
Lot 429: Kathleen Holmes Female Dress Sculpture
Kathleen Holmes (Florida, b.1953), "Working Girl", mixed media female dress sculpture. Signed, titled and dated 2002 on base.18-1/4" H x 8-1/2" W x 6-1/4" D. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Purchased from River Gallery, Chattanooga, TN, 2003 exhibition. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 427: Vanderlaan and Bliss Optical Block
Peter Vanderlaan (American, b. 1950) and Mary Beth Bliss (American, b.1952), Optical laminate block sculpture. Signed "Vanderlaan Bliss", numbered LC#46, and dated 4/97, on base. 5" H x 8-1/4" W x 8" D. Purchased at Hanson Gallery, Knoxville, TN, retains original receipt. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall very […]









